Unfortunately, "blatantly frivolous" can mean a lot of things to a lot
of people and thus judges are hesitant to act proactively. Filing
lawsuits is protected free speech and the process of sanctioning
lawyers must also follow due process procedures. It is easier said
than done.

--- In gentlewindvictims@yahoogroups.com, "jfbergin" <jfbergin@...> wrote:
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> 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.
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> Fortunately, most lawyers have higher standards.
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> Jim
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