U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform

SB 68 has received final passage! Proud to have been in the fight to deliver common sense tort reform to families and business across our state! Thank you to Governor Kemp for leading the charge, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, and Speaker Jon Burns for helping get this bill passed!

As a former expat, there is always something special about stepping into an Embassy and hearing familiar accents and all the trappings of home. Last week’s Fair Civil Justice event at the Embassy of the United States of America, London harnessed that unique environment to showcase the power of businesses on both sides of the Atlantic coming together in the name of sensible legal reform. Many thanks to the Chargé d'Affaires, Matthew Palmer, for hosting us at this magnificent venue and to our exceptional panelists Philippa Bounds, Antony Cook, and Aviva Wein for sharing your experiences! And as always, none of this would be possible without the tremendous efforts of Seema Kennedy OBE, Alan Morgan, and Christiaan Weiland.

Enough is enough! It’s time to pass tort reform, restore balance to our courtrooms, and deliver relief for Georgians.

Georgia’s permissive litigation environment is reaching a critical inflection point. On January 30, Governor Brian Kemp unveiled a comprehensive tort reform package aimed at addressing the root causes of excessive litigation, reducing costs, and creating a more balanced legal environment. This legislation is a game-changer for Georgia’s lawsuit climate. Here are the key legislation reforms: https://lnkd.in/eTJ4F7na

Thanks to state legal reform legislation, West Virginia’s tort costs per household are among the lowest in the nation at $2,132, well below the national average of $4,207. Learn more about how West Virginia is leading the way in tort reform. https://bit.ly/3PZBIFS

Did you know? America’s lawsuit problem is costing businesses and consumers alike. Our new ILR Research Review sheds light on the drivers and impact of excessive litigation and offers practical solutions for state policymakers. Key topics include: ?? Tort costs and their economic impact (costing households more than $4,200 yearly) ?? The rise of nuclear verdicts ?? Myths vs. realities in third-party litigation funding ?? A comprehensive guide to improving state legal systems ?? Read the research: https://bit.ly/4b92SE7

Georgians for Lawsuit Reform created this great flyer with a few?examples of inaccurate narratives being advanced against tort reform.?It is important to get information from trusted sources, especially on an issue as complex as tort reform. Reach out to your local State Senator or House Rep! Did you know that you can call their office or send them an email them anytime? Or read Georgia Senate Bills 68 and 69 for yourself!

Texans are paying nearly $38 billion a year in lawsuit costs—an extra $4,594 per household, according to a new report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform. These rising costs fuel higher insurance premiums and price increases on everyday goods. TLR is a proud member of the Lone Star Economic Alliance, which is working to bring relief to Texas families and businesses. Read more ?? https://bit.ly/4gB0RBv #Texas #PublicPolicy #Government #Business #Litigation

?Ranking among the states with the highest number of nuclear verdicts (awards or settlements totaling more than $10 million), California’s legal environment is driving up costs for businesses and consumers alike. In fact, California ranks among the states with the highest tort costs per household in the United States. According to our latest research, California’s total tort costs amounted to a staggering $72 billion, translating to $5,429 per household. See the research: https://bit.ly/3ClFzdj

This is an excellent opportunity to hear from ILR's Rachelle Mortimer on Zurich's social inflation podcast discussing the impact of nuclear verdicts on businesses and consumers. Register through Zurich.??