Virginia’s Legal Climate

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Virginia’s Legal Climate Keith Martin, EVP & General Counsel June 22, 2017

Legal Climate Impact of lawsuit abuse Virginia’s legal system Compared to other countries Costs to businesses Virginia’s legal system Legal climate rankings Virginia circuit court named to list of “Judicial Hellholes”

CENTER FOR BUSINESS CLIMATE Virginia Dashboard CENTER FOR BUSINESS CLIMATE

Early Takeaways from Regional Blueprint Polling SUMMER 2017 Early Takeaways from Regional Blueprint Polling Agree or Disagree: Virginia’s legal climate is a significant consideration in a business’ decision on whether to locate or expand here. 69% say YES, Virginia’s legal climate is a significant factor in their decision

Early Takeaways from Regional Blueprint Polling SUMMER 2017 Early Takeaways from Regional Blueprint Polling Have frivolous lawsuits increased the cost of running your business? 59% say YES they have

Virginia’s Legal Climate Keith Martin, EVP & General Counsel June 22, 2017

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