Sentences with phrase «file frivolous motions»

He might file frivolous motions of his own, dragging you into court at every turn and protesting every step of the proceedings.

A noncompliant spouse might try to prolong a divorce by filing frivolous motions or other unnecessary paperwork, although the court might levy sanctions or other legal penalties for actions like that.

Not exact matches

But in a motion filed earlier this month, RIAA lawyers accuse Beckerman of making misleading statements, baseless discovery objections and frivolous motions — and then adding insult to injury by posting all the documents on his blog.

As I read the motion, the legal theory under which the RIAA's lawyers implicate Beckerman's blogging is that a lawyer should be subject to sanctions for filing frivolous pleadings designed to bolster a broader, bad - faith public relations campaign.

They typically seek to punish repeated litigation abuses (frivolous claims, discovery requests and motions filed for harassment) by getting a judge's permission before filing a lawsuit.

While the Court understands that counsel for the Defendant is a law professor, and that he believes this case serves an important educational function, counsel must also understand that he represents a client in this litigation — a client whose case may well be undermined by the filing of frivolous motions and the failure to comply with the Rules.