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On the recordMarch 10, 2011
By taking us back to a time when rule 11 actually promoted routine, costly, and unnecessary litigation, this bill is a cure far worse than the disease.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Nadler criticizes legislation that could lead to increased frivolous lawsuits.

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