Ending Lawsuit Abuse and Ensuring Litigation Fairness

A relatively small group of class and mass action trial lawyers are abusing our legal system. Their tactics often amount to nothing less than legalized extortion.

America's lawsuit system costs a quarter of a trillion dollars each year. Small businesses take a big hit, paying $98 billion in tort costs.

As a matter of principle, companies should be spending less money on litigation and more money on innovation. Health care providers should be spending less money in the court room and more money in operating and examining rooms. The single greatest disincentive for businesses to do business in America is the absurdity of our legal system. Indeed, we have become the lawsuit capital of the world.

Chamber Assets Dedicated to Legal Issues

National Chamber Litigation Center

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.

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Institute for Legal Reform

The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) is a national campaign, representing the nation's business community, with the critical mission of making America's legal system simpler, fairer and faster for everyone.

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Friends of the U.S. Chamber

Friends of the U.S. Chamber is a nationwide grassroots network dedicated to pro-growth policies that can strengthen the American economy. The network was created as part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's initiative to mobilize constituents to advocate on behalf of pro-business legislation.

Friends of the U.S. Chamber is composed of Americans like you from every walk of life -- small business owners, college students, educators, bankers, retirees, health professionals and others -- all committed to ensuring the strength of our economy and American enterprise.

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