ACEC: Risk Managment Program

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House Passes Lawsuit Reduction Act (HR 4571) on 9/14/04
Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to: (1) require courts to impose sanctions on attorneys, law firms, or parties who file frivolous lawsuits (currently, discretionary); (2) disallow the withdrawal or correction of pleadings to avoid Rule 11 sanctions; (3) require courts to award parties prevailing on Rule 11 motions reasonable expenses and attorney's fees, if warranted; (4) authorize courts to impose Rule 11 sanctions that include reimbursement of a party's reasonable litigation costs in connection with frivolous lawsuits; and (5) make the discovery phase of litigation subject to Rule 11 sanctions.
Risk Management Program Off to a Flying Start – August 18, 2004