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Mark Warner: “I was also quite anxious to ensure that if a State has a framework of law regarding the award of attorney's fees, this…”

On the recordJune 29, 2001
I was also quite anxious to ensure that if a State has a framework of law regarding the award of attorney's fees, this does not apply. I think it is important that we honor those States that have a framework and laws which set attorney's fees, which is in my amendment. I am just trying to help you improve yours so that you prevail.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of state laws on attorney's fees in relation to an amendment.

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