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Committee backs HJR 15 to give courts new sanction option and faster protection for government attorneys
Summary
The House Rules Committee unanimously adopted a first substitute and favorably recommended HJR 15, which adds a charitable-contribution sanction option under Rule 11 and creates a faster dismissal and fee remedy under Rule 41 for attorneys sued for representing government entities.
The House Rules Standing Committee on Feb. 12 unanimously adopted the first substitute and favorably recommended House Joint Resolution 15, a rule change package that amends Rule 11 (sanctions for misrepresentations to the court) and Rule 41 (dismissal procedures).
Sponsor Representative Anthony E. Loubet told the committee Rule 11 currently allows courts to impose sanctions but that judges have sometimes been reluctant to use available remedies. HJR 15 adds an option for courts,…
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