Research
The following research offers valuable insights on the latest trends in collective redress litigation and the tactics and strategies litigation funders and entrepreneurial plaintiffs' firms are using to expand their business models and bring more lawsuits in European courts. The research also offers recommendations for reforms to stop the spread of U.S.-style class actions abroad. Below is also a public opinion poll of over 5,000 European consumers. The data shows that consumers do not want the European Commission to introduce a collective redress system without safeguards in place.
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Collective Redress Infographic
A walk-through on collective redress, how it works, what it might cost, and how to improve the European Commission’s proposal.
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ILR Comments on Draft JURI Report
Comments released by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform regarding the European Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs’ Draft Report on the representative action directive.
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A ‘Fair Deal’ for Consumers? An Update on EU Consumer Attitudes Towards Collective Actio...
As the European Commission’s proposal on collective actions makes its way through the legislative process, it is important to assess EU consumer opinion of the proposal and the safeguards included (and not included) in the legislation.
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The Growth of Collective Redress in the EU: A Survey of Developments in 10 Member States
Examines the ‘state of play’ of collective redress in 10 Member States in the EU and reviews suggested safeguards needed to prevent litigation abuse taking hold in Europe.