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

9. 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”

10. CENTER FOR BUSINESS CLIMATE
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CENTER FOR BUSINESS CLIMATE

11. 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

12. 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

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