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Alfonse D'Amato: “I point out the Lampf decision, which will be referred to. After that decision, in a sample of actions brought in the…”

On the recordMay 13, 1998
I point out the Lampf decision, which will be referred to. After that decision, in a sample of actions brought in the State courts, 43 of them were filed within the 4-year period of time--43 out of a total of 44. So we do not believe this amendment will do anything other than to promote forum shopping for the longest period of time, and that it really counteracts the Supreme Court's decision, which has not worked a hardship on plaintiffs who have a legitimate suit or seek to bring it.
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Discussing an amendment related to statute of limitations and its implications for forum shopping.

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