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DRI Commentary to House Judiciary Subcommittee

DRI opposes changes to federal law that would prevent pre-service removal of cases to federal courts. The actual beneficiaries of the proposed changes are a small group of entrepreneurial plaintiffs who forum shop for a state court that they believe will be most favorable to their case.  To read DRI's commentary click here.

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About DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar

For more than fifty-five years, DRI has been the voice of the defense bar, advocating for defense attorneys, commercial trial attorneys, and corporate counsel and defending the integrity of the civil judiciary. A thought leader, DRI provides world-class legal education, deep expertise for policy-makers, legal resources, and networking opportunities to facilitate career and law firm growth. For more information, log on to www.dri.org.

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