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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. Learn more about this crisis in documented news stories, press releases and ILR- sponsored events.

Press Releases 2005

• Chamber Hails Illinois Supreme Court Ruling
  November 17, 2005
• Statement on Illinois Venue Reform Legislation
  November 17, 2005
• Chamber Report: Securities Class Action System Out of Kilter
  October 26, 2005
• Chamber Calls on House to Help Stop Lawsuit Abuse Much-Needed Tort Reform Legislation Scheduled for Floor Votes
  October 18, 2005
• U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform Statement on Recent Influx of Asbestos and Silicosis Filings in Madison County
  September 28, 2005
• Chamber Discourages Rush to Litigate in Wake of Hurricane Katrina
  September 19, 2005
• Chamber Says Illinois Medical Liability Reforms Good First Step
  August 25, 2005
• Chamber Hails Illinois Supreme Court Decision on State Farm
  August 18, 2005
• U.S. Chamber Criticizes Medical Screening "Assembly Lines"
  July 20, 2005
• U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform Statement On Recent Wisconsin Supreme Court Rulings
  July 19, 2005
• U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform Statement On Lawsuit Filed Against Dairy Industry
  June 28, 2005
• Chamber: Reign in Activist State Attorneys General
  May 26, 2005
• Chamber Urges U.S. House of Representatives to Take Up Bills Aimed at Curbing Lawsuit Abuse
  May 25, 2005
• New Coalition Formed to Help Stop Lawsuit Abuse
  May 5, 2005
• Chamber Welcomes Legal Reforms in West Virginia
  April 29, 2005
• Employers Launch 'Land of Lawsuits' Campaign to Push for Legal Reform; Effort Includes Paid Advertising, Town Hall Meetings, New Web Site
  April 18, 2005
• U.S. Chamber Releases Poll Showing Arbitration Faster, Simpler and Less Costly than Litigation
  April 14, 2005
• U.S. Chamber: West Virginia Legal Reform Legislation Step in Right Direction
  April 10, 2005
• Chamber Calls for Investigation of Asbestos Doctors and Lawyers Cites New Evidence of ?Substantial and Systematic Fraud?
  April 8, 2005
• U.S. Chamber Applauds Missouri Governor for Leadership in Passing Comprehensive Legal Reform Bill
  March 28, 2005
• Chamber Television Ads Urge West Virginians to Take Action on Legal Reform
  March 28, 2005
• Chamber Lauds Florida Governor for Proposing Comprehensive Legal Reform Package
  March 15, 2005
• Chamber Poll: West Virginians Want to End Lawsuit Abuse
  March 14, 2005
• U.S. Chamber: California 45 in State Legal Rankings
  March 8, 2005
• U.S. Chamber: Florida Drops Again in State Legal Rankings
  March 8, 2005
• U.S. Chamber: Illinois Drops Again in State Legal Rankings
  March 8, 2005
• U.S. Chamber: Texas Rises Again in State Legal Rankings
  March 8, 2005
• Chamber Survey Ranks W.Va. 49 in Legal Fairness
  March 8, 2005
• U.S. Chamber Study Shows Mississippi?s Legal Reforms Having a Positive Effect
  March 8, 2005
• U.S. Chamber Annual Survey Bolsters Need for Legal Reform
  March 8, 2005
• Chamber Celebrates Landmark Victory in Fight Against Lawsuit Abuse
  February 17, 2005
• Chamber Hails Senate Passage of Class Action Reform
  February 10, 2005
• U.S. Chamber Welcomes President Bush?s Calls For Asbestos Litigation Reform
  January 7, 2005
• U.S. Chamber Hails President Bush?s Commitment to Class Action Reform Bill
  January 6, 2005
• U.S. Chamber Applauds Ohio Governor and Legislature for Passing Comprehensive Legal Reform Bill
  January 6, 2005
• U.S. Chamber Commends President Bush for Shining Lawsuit Abuse Spotlight on Madison County, Illinois
  January 5, 2005
• U.S. Chamber Applauds Majority Leader Frist for Commitment to Moving Class Action Reform Next Month
  January 4, 2005
• U.S. Chamber Applauds Speaker Hastert for Commitment to Passing Legal Reforms in 109th Congress
  January 4, 2005

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