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Ranking of US state legal climates

Lawyers for U.S. companies say California, Illinois and West Virginia have some of the worst legal climates in the country for businesses, according to a new survey, “Lawsuit Climate 2012: Ranking the States,” by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR). Delaware, according to those surveyed, has the best legal climate for businesses.

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