This paper reviews key civil justice issues and changes in 2023. Part I discusses legal reform trends in 2023. Part II discusses changes to the Federal Rules of Evidence that took effect in December as well as key amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure that are under consideration. Part III summarizes key developments regarding American Law Institute restatement projects. Part IV summarizes liability law changes at the state level in 2023. Part V highlights cases that addressed the constitutionality of state civil justice reforms.
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