Bill: HR 720, To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes. (Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] )
Vote Date: 3/10/2017 11:29:00 AM
Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
Bill: HR 720, To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes. (Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] )
Vote Date: 3/10/2017 11:18:00 AM
Bill: HR 720, To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes. (Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] ) H.Amdt.79: An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 115-29 to exempt actions pertaining to whistleblowers. (Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8])
Vote Date: 3/10/2017 11:02:00 AM
Bill: HR 720, To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes. (Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] ) H.Amdt.78: An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 115-29 to exempt from the bill civil actions alleging any violation of a constitutional or civil right. (Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13])
Vote Date: 3/10/2017 10:58:00 AM
Bill: HR 720, To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes. (Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] ) H.Amdt.77: An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 115-29 to strike the provision mandating the award of reasonable attorney's fees and costs, restoring judicial discretion to award such fees and costs, when warranted. (Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18])
Vote Date: 3/10/2017 10:53:00 AM
Bill: HR 720, To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes. (Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] ) H.Amdt.76: An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 115-29 to reinstate the FRCP 11(c)(2) safe harbor provision to allow parties to avoid penalties by withdrawing or correcting the claims within 14 days from when the alleged violation of rule 11(b) becomes known, anytime up until the end of the discovery period. (Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9])
Vote Date: 3/10/2017 10:49:00 AM
Bill: HR 725, To amend title 28, United States Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder. (Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4] ) H.Amdt.67: An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 115-27 to create a separate exception for plaintiffs seeking compensation resulting from the bad faith of an insurer. (Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17])
Vote Date: 3/9/2017 7:02:00 PM
Bill: HR 725, To amend title 28, United States Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder. (Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4] ) H.Amdt.66: An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-27 to create an exception for instances of public health risks, including byproducts of hydraulic fracturing, well stimulation, or any water contamination. (Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9])
Vote Date: 3/9/2017 6:59:00 PM
Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act - On Passage
Bill: HR 985, To amend the procedures used in Federal court class actions and multidistrict litigation proceedings to assure fairer, more efficient outcomes for claimants and defendants, and for other purposes. (Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] )
Vote Date: 3/9/2017 6:52:00 PM
Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
Bill: HR 985, To amend the procedures used in Federal court class actions and multidistrict litigation proceedings to assure fairer, more efficient outcomes for claimants and defendants, and for other purposes. (Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] )
Vote Date: 3/9/2017 6:46:00 PM
