Go to “Legal Climate: Overall Rankings by State” from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) at www.instituteforlegalreform.com/states. Click on your state and scroll down to “All Results.” Scan some of the articles discussing legal issues facing your state. Choose one and research the issue discussed. Look for counterarguments to the opinions appearing in your article. If the article discusses a lawsuit or legislation, be sure to determine what its current status is.