The Prince William Chamber of Commerce strongly supports Senator Carroll Foy’s legislation to establish a business and complex litigation docket in Virginia. More than 30 other states have established a docket similar to the one proposed, which would assist circuit courts with actions involving specialized business law issues such as trade secrets, intellectual property, and derivative actions that can be challenging and time consuming in the court system. Assigning complex business cases to specialized judges with appropriate experience and training would improve efficiency in case management, resulting in faster resolutions and more consistent decisions while freeing up judicial resources and reducing delays for all Virginians. This modernization of commercial law would provide predictability in our court system and signal a stable legal environment to attract corporate investments. We believe passing this legislation would be an important step in enhancing Virginia’s reputation as a premier state to do business.