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America's civil justice system is the world's most expensive justice system and our nation's legal system is in crisis. The cost is taking a toll on everyone; American employers, consumers and working families are footing this hefty bill for lawsuit abuse. ILR seeks to attract attention to these issues through press releases, public awareness advertising campaigns, and videos.

Press Releases

U.S. Chamber, Broad Coalition Urge Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Guidance That Helps Businesses Comply
Feb 21, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S.
U.S. Chamber Applauds Introduction of FOCUS Act in U.S. Senate
Feb 3, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Lisa A. Rickard, president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), made the following statement about the introduction of the Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures (FOCUS) Act of 2012 in the U.S.
Kidnapper Who Sued His Victims Tops U.S. Chamber’s Annual List of 2011 Most Ridiculous Lawsuits
Dec 29, 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A lawsuit by a kidnapper against his victims for not helping him evade police tops the U.S.
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Campaña de concientización pública "Abusos de demandas" - Jaime y Ramiro

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El sitio web abusosdedemandas.org del Instituto para la Reforma Legal de la Cámara de Comercio de los EEUU (ILR, por sus siglas en inglés), tiene videos de las víctimas de demandas abusivas hablando sobre el efecto que el abuso de los litigios tiene en sus negocios.

Source: U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Nov 3, 2011

Faces of Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Campaign - Jaime and Ramiro

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The "Faces of Lawsuit Abuse" campaign features videos of victims of abusive lawsuits talking about the effect that abusive litigation has had on their businesses.

Source: U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Oct 28, 2011

Family business wins two trials, now faces a third

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In this movie theater trailer, Steve Arnold of Peachtree Pest Control describes how his family business won two trials but now faces a third. Learn more at FacesOfLawsuitAbuse.org.

Source: Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Dec 16, 2010
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Videos

Trends in Litigation

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The business community needs to be aware of the latest trends in litigation.  So what are they?  At the 12th Annual Legal Reform Summit on October 26, 2011, we posed that question to several key practitioners.  This brief 3-minute video includes the responses of John H. Beisner, Practice Co-Leader, Mass Torts/Insurance Litigation Practice Area, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; The Honorable Thurbert E. Baker, Former Attorney General of Georgia, and Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge; Katherine L. Adams, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Honeywell International, Inc.; and Lisa S. Blatt, Partner, Arnold & Porter LLP.

Source: U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Jan 20, 2012

About the Panel: Trial Bar Trends We Don't Want to Continue

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At the 12th Annual Legal Reform Summit on October 26, 2011, Katherine L. Adams, the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Honeywell International, Inc., took part in a panel discussion entitled "Trends We Don't Want To Continue: A Look at the Latest Lawsuits and Theories from The Trial Bar." In this video, she provides an overview of the panel discussion.

Source: U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Dec 16, 2011

Key Supreme Court Cases of Interest to Business

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Following his panel at the 12th Annual Legal Reform Summit, former U.S. Solicitor General Paul D. Clement, a partner at Bancroft PLLC, briefly summarizes the key Supreme Court cases of interest to business.

Source: U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Dec 15, 2011
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