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LCJ and U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform have submitted a comment to the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules urging it to address the fractured procedural terrain that has flourished absent uniform third-party litigation funding disclosure rules. Read the full comment: bit.ly/4dBSkwx

ICYMI: 124 companies are urging the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules to address the procedural inconsistencies that have arisen due to a lack of a rule requiring disclosure of third-party litigation funding. Read the full letter here: bit.ly/3N9S9Op

ICYMI: We're pleased to announce our latest #TPLF initiative, #AskAboutTPLF! This new effort aims to shed light on TPLF and its impact on our legal system. Stay tuned for more insights on how TPLF affects consumers, small businesses, and the fairness of the courts. ⚖️

AskAboutTPLF applauds the Advisory Committee on Civil Rule’s decision to form a subcommittee tasked with investigating third-party litigation funding and its impact on federal civil litigation. Read LCJ’s statement on this development here: bit.ly/3NlpCW3

Last week the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules announced the formation of a subcommittee dedicated to investigating third-party litigation funding and its effects on litigation – a key step towards a reliable TPLF disclosure process. Read LCJ’s statement: bit.ly/3NlpCW3

Looking for an interesting podcast while in holiday traffic or waiting for a flight? Learn how to hashtag#AskAboutTPLF in your cases, with LCJ GC Alex Dahl and LCJ Board member Bob Christie! shorturl.at/6bXXa

Courts are more consistently excluding unreliable expert testimony and ensuring junk science stays out of courtrooms one year after the adoption of amended FRE 702. Five states lead the way adopting the rule, and all states should follow their lead. More: bit.ly/4081vjZ

.SCOTUS Updates Chief Justice Roberts' Year-End Report warns of threats to judicial independence. From advocating for judicial funding to equipping attorneys to communicate effectively about court decisions, we’re committed to making a difference. lfcj.com/document-direc…

LCJ’s Spring Meeting is quickly approaching! Spots are filling up, and this meeting will be SOLD OUT! See why Collin Hite, Markel enjoyed our Fall Meeting and is looking forward to LCJ’s Spring Meeting. Register TODAY!

Questions about the judicial system? Check out a free “Civics Break” program sponsored by Citizen Travelers, the nonpartisan civic engagement initiative of Travelers, & The Travelers Institute, with Duke Law. Weekly sessions start March 3rd. Sign up here: shorturl.at/xX7HI

LCJ’s Spring Meeting is quickly approaching! Spots are filling up, and this meeting will be SOLD OUT! See why Glenn Lammi, Washington Legal Foundation enjoyed our Fall Meeting and is looking forward to LCJ’s Spring Meeting. Register TODAY!

Nearly 70% of federal civil cases are consolidated in MDLs as of fiscal year 2024, and the first MDL-specific Federal Rule of Civil Procedure is now set to take effect in December. Learn how Rule 16.1 will affect MDLs here: rules4mdls.com/copy-of-first-…

The U.S. Supreme Court has submitted its proposed FRCP Rule 16.1 to Congress, marking the final step toward its implementation. Barring Congressional action, this new rule for MDL proceedings will take effect on December 1, 2025. More on Rule 16.1 here: bit.ly/3GpYZzj

Discovery costs are on the agenda at LCJ’s Spring Meeting in DC. Our panelists will share insights on cost-shifting and recovery strategies, and LCJ’s advocacy for fairer, more efficient cost sharing rules. #Litigation #LCJSpringMeeting

“If used properly, the new Rule 16.1 will give courts and parties a new tool to prevent claims that don’t belong in the MDL from interfering with the fair and efficient litigation of the key issues.” - LCJ's General Counsel, Alex Dahl. Read more here: bit.ly/3GpYZzj

We look forward to the incorporation of new MDL Rule 16.1 into the FRCP. At LCJ’s Spring Meeting, we’ll explore how new Rule 16.1 provides tools to improve MDL management and prevent problems arising from unvetted claims. #MDL #LitigationReform #FRCP16_1 #LCJSpringMeeting

The recent rise in the % of civil cases in MDLs - from 29% in FY12 to recently hovering around 70% - highlights the need for thoughtful utilization of the new FRCP 16.1 to ensure that MDLs don’t get bogged down with claims that lack merit. Read more here: bit.ly/3GpYZzj

LCJ welcomed top Supreme Court advocates Kannon Shanmugam (Paul, Weiss) and John Elwood (Arnold & Porter) to our Spring Membership Meeting. They shared their assessment of this term’s key #SCOTUS rulings impacting business. #LCJSpringMeeting

Thank you to our LCJ members and guests for another outstanding LCJ in-person meeting. Our sessions covered an array of important litigation topics, including emerging issues and legal trends. We look forward to our Fall meeting in NYC in December. #LCJSpringMeeting

At LCJ’s Spring Meeting, members of the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules joined us for an “open mic” discussion on the need for third-party litigation funding (TPLF) disclosure. Thanks to the Advisory Committee and all who participated! #AskAboutTPLF #LCJSpringMeeting