Reports and Studies

Judicial Hellholes 2011 | 2012 report

Posted on March 16th, 2012
Author: American Tort Reform Foundation | Source: American Tort Reform Foundation
The 2011-2012 report shines the spotlight on eight areas of the country that have developed reputations as Judicial Hellholes.
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Creating Conditions for Economic Growth: The Role of the Legal Environment:

Posted on October 26th, 2011
Source: NERA - Economic Consulting
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Judicial Hellholes 2009/2010 report

Posted on July 27th, 2010
Author: American Tort Reform Foundation | Source: American Tort Reform Foundation
In this eighth annual report, the American Tort Reform Foundation shines the spotlight on areas of the country, including some regions in Texas, which have developed reputations for uneven justice. Many of the jurisdictions cited this year have be...
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Tort Liability Costs for Small Business

Posted on July 12th, 2010
Author: Institue for Legal Reform | Source: Institue for Legal Reform
Small business, regarded as the backbone of the nation’s economy, bear the brunt of costs associated with lawsuit abuse, according a study recently released by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform. Data reveal that small businesses bear ...
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U.S. Tort Liability Index: 2010 Report

Posted on June 11th, 2010
Source: Pacific Research Institute
U.S. Tort Liability Index: 2010 Report Texas ranks 2nd as the state with the best tort rules on the books—and that will be heading in the right direction if the rules are fully implemented, according to the U.S. Tort Liability Index: 2010 Rep...
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The Hidden Costs of Silly Lawsuits

Posted on June 4th, 2010
Author: Noah Kristula-Green | Source: frumforum
A new name can be inducted on the Wall of Fame for frivolous lawsuits: Lauren Rosenberg. Rosenberg is suing Google because she used the popular Google Maps service to get walking directions around Park City, Utah. The directions advised her to wal...
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