much ink has been spilled
People have written a vast amount (about a certain topic). Typically followed by "on/over/about (something)." Following the scandal, much ink has been spilled about the country's history in dealing with corporate crime. Although much ink has been spilled on the topic, there has sadly been little action at a legislative level.
See also: been, ink, much, spill
the ink isn't dry (on something)
A document has only just been created, issued, or signed. Used to highlight the suspicious or undue haste with which some action is taken following the production of some related legal document. You can tell the dope they hired to represent them has no clue what he's doing. I mean, his law degree is so new that the ink isn't dry. The ink wasn't dry on the wealthy media magnate's death certificate when legal battles began over his estate.
See also: dry, ink