Sentences with phrase «bring frivolous»

As counsel, I do not bring frivolous motions.

There have been rumblings that Marshall is too friendly to those wanting to bring frivolous patent cases.

In the American legal system, judges have the power to dismiss cases that they believe to be without merit, and even punish lawyers who bring frivolous suits.

And your first paragraph doesn't quite apply because you're describing a defense against a crime, which would have to be prosecuted by the state, and prosecutors don't last long if they bring frivolous claims, much less nonsense arguments.

The John Buck Company, et al. imposing more than $ 75,000 in sanctions against plaintiff Greg Merdinger for bringing a frivolous lawsuit against defendant David Anderson.

You should also know that courts do not take kindly to those who waste judicial resources by bringing frivolous lawsuits or meritless claims.

Losing a case does not mean that the plaintiff brought a frivolous lawsuit or that that the defendant mounted a frivolous defense.

SC11 - 468: Florida Attorney Suspended After Bringing Frivolous Claims against Defendant

Goodlatte says this will ensure that patent trolls can not hide behind a web of shell companies to avoid accountability for bringing frivolous litigation;

Require that a losing party who brings a frivolous case pay the other side's attorney's fees — and make sure the troll can pay.

On Nov. 20, the House Judiciary Committee passed H.R. 3309, legislation to deal with the growing problem posed by «patent trolls» bringing frivolous patent infringement litigation.

The Competition Bureau has twice in the last three years brought frivolous lawsuits against our industry and we watched without an individual vote as a handful of CREA delegates voted to allow private sale postings on the MLS ® Systems.

Not exact matches

Days can seem to fly by and sometimes meetings on topics not directly related to immediate outcomes can seem frivolous, but these discussions brought us all closer and helped us focus on what was most important.

«However, it is important to say that Yieldify will not get bullied by any organisation that brings forward frivolous and unfair claims and misuse legal systems for their advantage.

Yieldify CEO Jay Radia said the company does not comment on ongoing legal cases, but slammed Bounce Exchange as a «tyrant» and asserted that Yieldify «will not get bullied by any organisation that brings forward frivolous and unfair claims and misuse legal systems for their advantage.»

His insinuation that these cases were baseless and brought to harass is farcical, given that they were largely successful and none were sanctioned or dismissed as frivolous.

To help bring down these costs, Congress still must address commonsense reforms like shifting fees when a plaintiff brings egregiously frivolous suits and staying patent suits filed against end users.

I know some people think of Hollywood as frivolous and wasteful, and while that may be true in some cases, it can also bring attention to important issues in our world.

In my 11 years of ministry, no other topic has brought more mockery and frivolous joking.

«Both the statute and case law surrounding private prosecutions are adamant that courts must protect the right of access to these private prosecutions, by not assessing punitive costs against the person seeking justice - unless the case is frivolous, and never should have been brought.

For failed challenges was brought in because some coaches were using frivolous challenges as an extended time out.

Anin Yeboah JSC, a justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana has stated categorically that the instant application brought before the Supreme Court by Dr. Zanetor Rawlings to invoke the court's supervisory jurisdiction is frivolous and unmeritorious one which did not merit the intervention of the highest court of the land.

«He would rather that I'm not on the ballot and is bringing this really frivolous and baseless lawsuit instead of having a debate where we actually talk about both the issues and answer the questions that have arisen about his character in the past couple weeks.»

«We shouldn't be harassing business and property owners with frivolous violations to bring in more revenue,» she said.

Board members noted that with the 2 to 3 million dollars in legal fees including frivolous cases like this brought against them, it is getting difficult to fiscally operate.

We believe this is another frivolous lawsuit brought by a competitor nervous about our superior technology.

Frivolous spending helped me learn the importance of budgeting, so that I can prioritize spending in areas that bring me the most long - term happiness.

Although under some laws HBO may have a right to an award of attorneys» fees and expenses if it prevails in an arbitration, HBO agrees that it will seek such an award only in the event that the substance of your claim or the relief sought has been deemed by the arbitrator to be frivolous or brought for an improper purpose (as measured by the standards set forth in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11 (b)-RRB-.

persiflage [pur - suh - flahzh] NOUN From the French persifler, to banter, and per -, thoroughly 1) Light, good - natured bantering, often somewhat mocking or using a flippant style; friendly teasing 2) Discussing a subject with a frivolous or flippant style When he brought home an award for being the fastest talker in the class, John faced a barrage of persiflage -LSB-...]

Don't forget that if a claim is brought that would be covered by the policy, the policy also covers the cost of defending you against that claim — even if it's ridiculous, frivolous, or otherwise shouldn't have been brought in the first place.

But I know I don't want to be rich to spend on frivolous things that don't bring me happiness.

Just as importantly, it also pays for your defense costs if someone brings a claim and says you injured them in a way that would be covered, even if the claim is frivolous.

I think the «American System» overall would work better were U.S. Courts ---- Federal and State ---- more willing, and more able, to assess to plaintiffs the defendants» costs and expenses for bringing suits which are deemed to be frivolous.

Then cut out the remaining waste from any expense that doesn't bring your life value or is frivolous.

You get the defense coverage even if the claim against you is false, frivolous, has no merit, or otherwise shouldn't have been brought.

clog the courts with frivolous cases brought by animal rights extremists on behalf of dogs, cats and other pets.

A Dark Room: This year saw quite a few watch - the - number - go - up games achieve popularity, but A Dark Room stood out for us because of the emotional core it brought to this very frivolous mechanic.

Frivolous action: Groundless lawsuit with little prospect of success, often brought to embarrass or annoy the defendant.

Here's what the President said in his State of the Union address: «I'm willing to look at other ideas to bring down costs, including one that Republicans suggested last year: medical malpractice reform to rein in frivolous lawsuits.»

Addario argued Crown attorneys have a lot of control over the pace of trials, because they can ask a judge to dismiss frivolous defence applications, can draft shorter indictments, vet witness lists, skip a preliminary hearing by drafting a direct indictment, refuse to bring applications to protect confidential informants or to introduce «hearsay» evidence, and could organize disclosure in easily searchable electronic format.

Outside of the United States, many countries have adopted or are considering the adoption of practices that incentivize frivolous lawsuits, such as opt - out class actions, contingency fees, and unregulated third party litigation funding, bringing U.S. - style litigation abuses to foreign shores.

The South Carolina Civil Justice Coalition has been working since 2003 to improve the legal climate in our state and reduce the number and types of frivolous lawsuits brought against our small, medium and large businesses who provide jobs and the many goods and services for our citizens.

also helpful is Rule 2.1 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, which allows for the dismissal of actions which are frivolous and vexatious on their faces, without the necessity of bringing motions.

A lawyer shall not bring or defend a proceeding, or assert or controvert an issue therein, unless there is a basis in law and fact for doing so that is not frivolous, which includes a good faith argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law.

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(5) If the court finds that an action brought pursuant to this section was frivolous as provided in article 17 of title 13, C.R.S., the court shall award costs and attorney fees to the defendant in the action.

In 2002, in the Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy, Judge Bork decried the harm that frivolous claims and excessive punitive damage awards brought to our justice system.

5 Feb. 13, 2018)(unpublished), County defensed an ex-employee's FEHA harassment / retaliation claims through a summary judgment motion, with the trial judge later awarding County fees under Code of Civil Procedure section 1038, which allows trial courts to award public entities the attorney's fees they incur for «unmeritorious and frivolous» lawsuits if the action was not brought in good faith and with reasonable cause.

Two million dollars will beat a lot of frivolous lawsuits, and the lawyers who bring them, into oblivion.

After reaching the conclusion that plaintiffs» contractual interpretation position was not frivolous in nature, it was no far stretch to conclude the claim was not brought for an improper purpose under section 128.5.