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By Way of Introduction ...

We are a nonprofit research and educational organization committed to the study of the impact of laws and regulations on economic growth.  Based at Northwestern University School of Law, the Center was founded in 2006 with a generous grant from the late Daniel C. Searle.

 

Third Party Financing of Litigation

The Searle Center's Geoffrey Lysaught moderated a panel on the topic of "Third Party Litigation Financing" at the 2009 Legal Reform Summit — featuring several papers commissioned by the Searle Center Legal & Regulatory Studies program.  

VIDEO:  New Paper on Class Action Cy Pres Awards

The Searle Center is showcasing a new paper on class action cy pres awards, written by Professor Martin Redish of Northwestern University School of Law.  In this brief video, Professor Redish details the findings of his paper.

 

Report on Consumer Arbitrations

Watch the press conference and read more about our preliminary report on consumer arbitrations by the American Arbitration Association.

 

 


 
 
 

Judicial Education Program

Northwestern University School of Law is the proud sponsor of the Judicial Education Program (JEP) which presents carefully targeted educational programs for state and federal judges.  read more

ag education program

The Northwestern Law Attorneys General Education Program (AGEP) is a center for research and education on common issues of law and policy that confront state attorneys general.  read more

in the spotlight

INCENTIVES MATTER: With or Without Sox
September 15, 2009 - 3:26 PM

Henry N. Butler, executive director of the Searle Center, writes about the impact and constitutionality of -- and alternatives to - the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) act. read more

VIDEO: Christopher R. Drahozal Testimony in the U.S. House of Representatives
July 22, 2009 - 3:19 PM

Watch the video of Christopher R. Drahozal's testimony on consumer debt arbitrations in the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Domestic Policy Subcommittee. read more

 
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