In "blatantly" frivolous lawsuits, the Judge could be more
proactive, when the facts are presented, to sanction law firms that
contrive SLAPP lawsuits on behalf of organizations and individuals
who provide the firm with large retainers with the intent of
silencing whistle blowers. This type of gambit, when stripped of
legal incentives, sometimes has more to do with the so-
called "business model" than ethics or the law.

Fortunately, most lawyers have higher standards.

Jim




--- In gentlewindvictims@yahoogroups.com, "Carl Starrett" <chs@...>
wrote:
>
> The problem with Rule 11 and similiar laws is that they cna be over
> used. Suddenly "every" lawsuit is frivolous and people might be
> deterred from bringing valid claims. Most cases are not so
blatantly
> frivilous as the lawsuits that have been filed against you.
>
> --- In gentlewindvictims@yahoogroups.com, "jfbergin" <jfbergin@>
wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Your comments are always educational and stimulating, Carl.
> >
> > As a matter of policy, it seems to us that rules for civil
> > procedures should encourage the Courts to become more proactive,
> > sanctioning lawyers and law firms that might propagate frivolous
> > lawsuits on behalf of clients with deep pockets.
>