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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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Three key Court victories, aided by the Chamber's Litigation Center, helped secure business rights and spur growth.
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Did you know there is a better alternative for consumers and employees to settle disputes with companies than having to set foot in a courtroom? It’s called arbitration, and it costs us less time, money, and frustration than a lawsuit. Arbitration works for people like us who can’t afford an expensive attorney or don’t want to spend years fighting in court. In fact, recent economic studies show that both employees and consumers win more money, more often and more quickly in arbitration than in court.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the New Jersey Civil Justice Institute (NJCJI) prevailed on their challenge to New Jersey’s effective prohibition against the inclusion of mandatory arbitration agreements in employment contracts.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, supporting the nomination of Merrick Garland to be Attorney General of the United States.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, opposing H.R. 963 / S. 505, the “Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act.” This bill is on the Legislative Leadership list for the “How They Voted” scorecard.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, supporting the nomination of Lisa Monaco to be Deputy Attorney General.