ILR is the nation's most influential civil justice reform advocate, championing a fair legal system that promotes growth and opportunity.
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“The trucking industry is under attack,” said ILR President @stephenwags.
As lawsuit abuse drives up litigation costs, carriers, businesses, and consumers pay the price through higher costs across the supply chain.
More in our new report: uschamber.com/lawsuits/the-t…
U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform retweeted
Great hire by @TRUCKINGdotORG…Mark is a smart, strategic leader who knows this industry well. All of us at @USChamber and @LegalReform are looking forward to working w him in this new role!
Mark Colson has devoted his career to serving the trucking industry, from working in his family's tire shop to leading an influential state association.
We're now proud to welcome him as the American Trucking Associations' next president and CEO. Drawing on more than two decades of experience, Mark brings an unrelenting passion to fight for the issues that matter to trucking and will rally our industry behind an unstoppable cause that champions the highest standards of professionalism. In advocating for pro-trucking policies and championing the professionals who define our essentially industry, Mark will leverage the full power of the ATA Federation to deliver meaningful results for our members.
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NEW READ: Louisiana State Rep. Emily Chenevert explains in @thecentersquare how Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week is a reminder that lawmakers must take action to prevent consumers and businesses from footing the bill for a broken lawsuit system. bit.ly/4s3DesH
The trial bar has found yet another law to bend - the California Invasion of Privacy Act. These frivolous lawsuits are burdening small businesses by targeting widely-used, everyday website technology. Read more in @HouseSmallBiz Chairman @RepRWilliams op-ed:
"Every dollar spent to fight one of these claims is a dollar that never makes it into a paycheck."
Small businesses shouldn't have to choose between competing online and getting sued.
ICYMI: Op-ed from Chairman @RepRWilliams in @TheHill ⬇️
smallbusiness.house.gov/news…
Without disclosure requirements, third-party litigation funders can operate in the shadows, shaping litigation strategy and settlements without accountability. Over 200 businesses are calling for change, in support of @LCJReform & ILR's proposed rule. bit.ly/4A9xwcx
U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform retweeted
BREAKING: 214 companies from a wide variety of industries have signed a letter urging the Advisory Committee to adopt @LCJReform’s proposed rule requiring disclosure of #TPLF contracts. askabouttplf.com/?p=10899
U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform retweeted
“This is a business model for the big law firms, not a health strategy for the public’s benefit.”
Stephen Waguespack explains in @dcexaminer why courts, not billboard lawyers, should resolve disputes. bit.ly/3Uu3hN2
ICYMI: Billboard lawyers are turning everyday, ready-made food items into litigation targets.
This is a business model, not a strategy to improve health.
Read more in ILR President Stephen Waguespack’s new op-ed: bit.ly/4gyWxVj
Secret money has no place in the courtroom. Hidden litigation funders can prolong cases, drive up costs, and potentially open the door to foreign influence in U.S. litigation.
Read more from @mlexclusive: mlex.com/mlex/intellectual-p…
Courts should resolve disputes, not make food policy. Judge Perez was right to reject a sweeping lawsuit that targeted affordable, everyday foods.
Read more in ILR President Stephen Waguespack’s new op-ed: washingtonexaminer.com/resto…
U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform retweeted
Well done @LaurenZelt, this predatory practice is raising costs for everyone and jeopardizing lives with senseless procedures and dangerous staged accidents. Policymakers at every level should be alarmed and motivated to stop this mockery of the legal system. @LegalReform
🚨 The New York Times is out with a deeply-reported investigation today exposing how America's personal injury system has become a predatory trap for the very people it's supposed to help. What they found was damning.
nytimes.com/2026/08/19/busin…
Third-party litigation funding lets outside investors bankroll lawsuits for a cut of the payout.
"The pursuit is profit. Not justice," said ILR President Stephen Waguespack.
More in @CarrierMgmt: bit.ly/4qu7Um3
ICYMI Stephen Waguespack, “The trial is a reminder of just how far these criminal enterprises can go: endangering lives, driving up costs for everyday Americans, and hijacking the legal system.” More on the New Orleans staged crash scheme @FreightWaves: bit.ly/4x6nBSU
Opportunistic billboard lawyers are using the tariff refund process to file frivolous lawsuits against businesses, all under the guise of helping the consumer.
More on @WSJOpinion’s “All Things” with @kimstrassel podcast:
wsj.com/podcasts/all-things-…
Foreign adversaries are funding lawsuits against American businesses. They’re draining resources, gaining access to sensitive data, and weaponizing our own legal system —all while remaining completely hidden. Even from the judge. More in our new blog: bit.ly/4hn4E9I
“This drove up costs for everyone, and that’s a big deal,” said @stephenwags.
Read more about this staged accident case.
NEW: Horseracing, staged accidents, and an FBI informant's killing -- this is the wild backstory to New Orleans' blockbuster "slammers" saga, set for a murder-conspiracy trial this week #lalege #lagov
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Foreign adversaries are secretly funding lawsuits against American companies and gaining access to sensitive data with almost no risk of exposure.
Transparency in litigation funding isn’t optional. It’s a national security issue.
More in the @WashTimes: bit.ly/4xCXvHf
Courts are not and should not be molded into legislative and regulatory bodies.
And law doctrines should not be stretched to impose liability on companies making lawful products.
Read more: bit.ly/45uk5pg
ICYMI: Illegally staged car accidents hurt innocent drivers, spike insurance costs, and disrupt the trucking industry. @SenAshleyMoody's Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act would help put a stop to these schemes.
Read more here: legalnewsline.com/florida-re…
Sen. Ashley Moody introduced the Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act, which would help to restore fairness to the legal system, protect businesses and consumers, and help stop these illegal schemes.
Read more on this bill in @FreightWaves: bit.ly/4fsuM09
