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The National Chamber Litigation Center (NCLC) - the public-policy law firm of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America - plays a major role in shaping public policy on important legal questions of national concern to American business while achieving long-range improvements in the legal system.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Supreme Court today vacated the $2.5 billion punitive damages award against Exxon, finding that the award was excessive according to judge-made maritime law. Read more.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Chamber Litigation Center (NCLC) hosted Walter Dellinger and Miguel Estrada to discuss the Supreme Court's 2007-2008 business cases. Click here to watch the media briefing. 
WASHINGTON, D.C.— As a result of today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Chamber of Commerce of the United States et al. v. Brown et al., states may no longer restrict employers' rights to communicate with their employees about unionization. The decision will ripple through the legal system and likely result in the invalidation of similar legislation in other states. Read more.
NCLC serves its membership by:
- Challenging - as party plaintiff or amicus curiae (friend-of-the court) - anti-business statutes, regulations, and common law rulings
- Providing litigation support to companies involved in landmark cases
- Explaining to the media the business community's position on key business cases
Since its inception in 1977, the Litigation Center has participated in more than 1,000 cases as the voice of business in the courts and regulatory agencies. For 30 years, NCLC has represented the interests of the business community in court on issues of national concern. Read our case list and business alerts to learn how current cases and issues affect your business.
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