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Focus (Forum & Focus)

Apr. 8, 2008

Congress Must Impose Safeguards to Prevent Lawsuit Abuse

Forum Column - By Sherman Joyce - The recent felony cases against several big-name plaintiffs’ attorneys showcase the need for Congress to impose safeguards against lawsuit abuse.

FORUM COLUMN

By Sherman Joyce
This article appears on Page 6

      As Congress returned to work following Easter recess this week, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson formally issued proposals to reform America's financial system in the wake of mortgage and broader credit market crises. Lawmakers are expected to debate the proposals thoroughly and offer many of their own before finalizing legislatio...

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