House passes ‘lawsuit abuse’ bill reinstating mandatory Rule 11 sanctions; ABA opposes it
By EsqSocial Corporation 15/11/13
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a “lawsuit abuse” bill that reinstates mandatory sanctions for frivolous claims in federal courts under Rule 11 of the Rules of Civil Procedure. The Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 passed the House on Thursday by a 228-195 vote, report