I am concerned that attorneys representing the Federal Government or any of its entities or instrumentalities in Federal courts not be held to a different standard under rule XI(c) than other attorneys. Is it the intention of the subcommittee chairman that the sanctions in rule XI(c) for filing frivolous claims be applied with equal force?
Addressing concerns about legal standards for government attorneys in federal courts.
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