DRI Public Policy

The Center is excited to announce the official launch of its newest subgroups, the Appellate Skills Development Subcommittee. Read more here: bit.ly/46b8KvP. #DRICommunity #DRILawyer #DRITheCenter

The Center was proud to have Colton Driver, a member its Data Privacy and Protection Working Group, present on “Privacy and AI: Landmarks of the Legal Landscape,” during the 2025 meeting of the Canada, Central, and North Central Regions: bit.ly/46b8KvP. #DRITheCenter

In an April ruling, the Illinois Supreme Court agreed with the position taken by Illinois Defense Counsel (IDC) in its amicus brief, which the Center joined. Read more on the amicus brief: bit.ly/46b8KvP. #DRICommunity #DRILawyer #DRITheCenter

The Center was pleased to accept an invitation from the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC) to join their brief supporting the rehearing en banc petition in Chabolla v. Classpass, Inc, et al. Read more here: bit.ly/3SC1XU6. #DRITheCenter

The national energy landscape is rapidly evolving, demonstrated by the increasing emergence of renewable energy projects. Gain an understanding on how upcoming renewable energy projects will impact you and your clients: bit.ly/42ItN5N. #DRITheCenter #DRIRenewableEnergy

The Center is also excited to welcome more members to one of its newest and fastest growing groups, the State Legislation and Rules Task Force: Tyler Gorbett and Alex Price. If you are interested in joining, please contact [email protected] #DRICommunity #DRILawyer #DRITheCenter

The Center’s Third-Party Litigation Funding Task Force has grown with the additions of Maryan Alexander and Heather Ritch Rocks. Read more here: bit.ly/3SC1XU6. #DRICommunity #DRILawyer #DRITheCenter

Advertising by plaintiffs’ lawyers during a trial led an Illinois appellate court to throw out a jury verdict for plaintiffs in Kroft v. Viper Trans, Inc., 2025 Ill. App. LEXIS 638 (Ill. App. Mar. 31, 2025): bit.ly/43kRtyJ. #DRICommunity #DRILawyer #DRITheCenter

DRI’s Center for Law and Public Policy (the Center) has accomplished a lot in the first half of 2025! Learn more with our latest newsletter: bit.ly/40wScuy. #DRILawyer #DRICommunity #PublicPolicy #Legislation #Advocacy #DRITheCenter

The Center was recently featured in LAW360 article, “Live Nation Arbitration Firm Defense Its ‘Flexible’ Approach.” The Center was one of several amicus filers to back the arguments of Live Nation arbitration firm. law360.com/articles/23538… #DRICommunity #DRITheCenter

The Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules has stepped back from proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 29 that would require nongovernmental amici curiae to obtain court consent to file amicus briefs in federal circuits. bit.ly/4m5tjzB. #DRITheCenter

Join DRI and the Center on May 21-22 in Chicago to gain an understanding on how legal experts anticipate upcoming renewable energy projects may unfold and how it will impact you and your clients: bit.ly/42ItN5N. #DRITheCenter #DRIRenewableEnergy

Are you prepared for incoming energy policy changes? Register now to save up to $400 and gain an understanding on how legal experts anticipate renewable energy projects may unfold and how it will impact you and your clients: bit.ly/42ItN5N. #DRICommunity #DRITheCenter

The Center is excited to welcome to the State Legislation and Rules Task Force, task force chair Nicole Marklein, vice chair Brandon Hull, and members Doug Abraham, Allison Beaulieu, Brian Cuevas, Mandy Good, and Nick Thompson. Want to join? Email [email protected]. #DRITheCenter

The Center is pleased to announce new leaders and members for the Federal Rules Task Force. Bruce Cranner joins the task force as the chair, Greg Farkas as the vice chair, and Kenneth Whittle as a task force member. Read more here: bit.ly/3G0eBZT. #DRITheCenter

DRI and the Center are pleased to announce that longtime DRI member Jeff Holmstrand has accepted a two-year appointment to serve as vice chair of the Center’s Legislation and Rules Committee. Read more here: bit.ly/3G0eBZT. #DRICommunity #DRILawyer #DRITheCenter

On February 14, 2025, Lisa M. Baird (Reed Smith LLP) offered testimony before the Advisory Committee on the Federal Appellate Rules’ hearing to discuss proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 29: bit.ly/4bXLGBI. #DRICommunity #DRILawyer #DRITheCenter

The Center is pleased that Zac Madonia has accepted an appointment as chair of the Center’s Class Action Task Force, taking the reins from his firm partner, Mike Pennington. Read more here: bit.ly/4b5J5VS. #DRICommunity #DRILawyer #DRITheCenter

Joining the Center’s Social Inflation Task Force are Jared Howell and Rebecca Fozo. Read more here: bit.ly/4b5J5VS. #DRICommunity #DRILawyer #DRITheCenter

DRI’s Center for Law and Public Policy (the Center) has accomplished a lot so far in 2025! Learn more with our latest newsletter: bit.ly/4iY4raC. #DRILawyer #DRItheCenter #PublicPolicy