Addressing America's Litigious Society: The Need for Legal Reforms in H.R. 10

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Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0032

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Dates

Majority of material found within 1993/2001
103rd Congress (1993-1995)
104th Congress (1995-1997)
105th Congress (1997-1999)
106th Congress (1999-2001)
107th Congress (2001-2003)

Scope and Contents

The text discusses the expansion of H.R. 10, the Common Sense Legal Reforms Act, to include medical liability reform in response to the increase in lawsuits in the United States. The bill aims to address issues such as expert witness testimony, product liability, securities lawsuits, and alternative dispute resolution. It also includes the "loser pays" rule and limits punitive damages. The bill has been split into several bills, including... H.R. 956 and H.R. 917. See more

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1 pages

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Creator(s)

Armey, Richard K., 1940-

Congress 103rd (1993-1995); 104th (1995-1997); 105th (1997-1999); 106th (1999-2001); 107th (2001-2003)

Policy Area Courts--United States; Older people--Medical care--United States; Flood control

Tribal Affiliation(s) Non-Specified