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
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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 PMVIDEO: Christopher R. Drahozal Testimony in the U.S. House of Representatives
July 22, 2009 - 3:19 PMWatch 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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- Searle Civil Justice Institute
- Legal and Regulatory Studies
- Judicial Education Program
- AG Education Program
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