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John Conyers: “The proposal would eliminate or limit contingency fees, prevent attorneys general from retaining outside counsel, and…”

On the recordMarch 12, 2013
The proposal would eliminate or limit contingency fees, prevent attorneys general from retaining outside counsel, and prevent plaintiffs from seeking outside funding to sustain what are often long and costly cases.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Conyers expresses concern over proposals limiting legal funding for victims.

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