ALR is dedicated to advocating and educating consumers and policy makers on the real issues driving up tort cost.
New research shows third-party litigation financing is driving up costs for American families: cutting jobs, slowing economic growth, and reducing household purchasing power by more than $600 a year.
Learn More → GuideThe Daubert standard is a crucial benchmark for the admissibility of expert witness testimony in court. This guide covers its history, development, and implications.
Learn More → ArticleA breakdown of “Reptile Theory,” a courtroom tactic rooted in academic theory and rhetoric used to sway juries, covering its prominence and how to counter it.
Learn More → ReportThe civil justice system provides a fair forum for resolving disputes and deterring undesirable behavior. This report examines the economic case for balanced tort reform.
Learn More → ArticleMedical litigation funding and lien-based treatment can hide artificially inflated bills and questionable procedures, contributing to the rise in so-called “nuclear verdicts.”
Learn More → ArticleAs tort law evolves, the assumption that hiring an independent contractor shields a company from liability is increasingly untrue.
Learn More → SurveyThe 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey builds on previous studies since 2002, quantifying how corporate attorneys view state legal systems through a 1–50 ranking of each state’s liability system.
Learn More → GuideClarifying the differences between punitive, non-economic, and economic damages amid ongoing debate over medical liability reform provisions.
Learn More →If you have data or reports relevant to Alabama’s legal climate, ALR wants to hear from you.
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