ADVISORY/U.S. Chamber to Release Report Card on State Liability Systems; Survey of Corporate Counsels Ranks 50 States Based on Litigation Environment.Assignment Desks/Government Writers ADVISORY...Wednesday (April 9) WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 2003 Chamber Unveils National and State Ad Campaign
Wednesday, April 9 10:00 a.m.
Herman Lay Room
1615 H Street
Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest not-for-profit federation of businesses, representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations in the United States. As of 2003, the chamber was comprised of 3000 state and local chambers and 830 business associations. Institute for Legal Reform will release the findings of its second ranking of state liability systems at a press conference on Wednesday, April 9 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Chamber headquarters in Washington. The survey, conducted by Harris Interactive Harris Interactive (NASDAQ: HPOL) is an American market research company that specializes in public opinion research using both telephone and surveys on online panels. The company is the product of a 1996 merger between the Gordon S. Black Company and Louis Harris & Associates. (R) and comprised of companies with annual revenues of at least $100 million, will gauge the progress of all 50 states in improving their legal climate. Results of the survey will provide insight into perceived deficiencies of state courts and suggest broader implications for the business community and economy as a whole. Last year, Delaware ranked first in the Harris poll, and Governor Ruth Ann Minner Ruth Ann Minner (born January 17 1935) is an American politician and businesswoman from Milford, in Kent County, Delaware. She is a member of the Democratic Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly, two terms as Lieutenant Governor of Delaware, and is the incumbent will discuss the important role that a fair and reasonable litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. environment plays in attracting new business. The Chamber will also use the results as the basis for a national and state-specific advertising campaign highlighting the tie between a state's legal environment and its economic viability. Featured Speakers: -- Thomas J. Donohue, President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , U.S. Chamber of Commerce -- Honorable Ruth Ann Minner, Governor of Delaware The Governor of Delaware is the executive officer of the U.S. state of Delaware. The current incumbent is Ruth Ann Minner of Milford, Delaware. She is Delaware's first female governor and is serving in her second term. -- Humphrey Taylor, Chairman, The Harris Poll -- Dr. Harriet Smith Windsor, Delaware Secretary of State For Press Registration, Call Chamber Media Relations at 202-463-5682 Or Email: press@uschamber.com |
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