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While a fair and effective legal system allows business leaders to focus on hiring, innovating, and expanding, excessive or frivolous litigation crushes opportunities for private industry and consumers alike. A healthy legal system protects both employees and consumers while encouraging business growth.
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This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States House of Representatives in support of H.R. 1109, the “Litigation Transparency Act of 2025.”
Georgia's new tort reform law, signed by Governor Brian Kemp, aims to create a fairer legal environment and reduce litigation costs for businesses.
Today's court decision vacating the CFPB's credit card late fee rule is a victory for consumers, preventing negative impacts on credit scores, interest rates, and credit access.
Oklahoma legal reform legislation is taking bold steps to curb excessive lawsuits, protect small businesses, and ensure a fairer system that benefits consumers and drives economic growth.
Georgia’s tort reform aims to benefit local businesses and consumers by reducing litigation costs and fostering a fairer legal system.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, along with the American Petroleum Institute, the National Mining Association, and the Business Council of New York, filed a lawsuit against the state of New York over its new retroactive liability law.
Proposed changes to the federal rules could harm important First Amendment rights and impose unnecessary burdens on amicus filers and federal courts.
Research shows that the costs of lawsuits per household are quickly escalating due to trial lawyer tactics and third-party litigation funding.