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Addressing America's Litigious Society: The Need for Legal Reforms in H.R. 10

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Addressing America's Litigious Society: The Need for Legal Reforms in H.R. 10

The text discusses the expansion of H.R. 10, the Common Sense Legal Reforms Act, to include medical liability reform in response to the increase in lawsuits in the United States. The bill aims to address issues such as expert witness testimony, product liability, securities lawsuits, and alternative dispute resolution. It also includes the "loser pays" rule and limits punitive damages. The bill has been split into several bills, including H.R. 956 and H.R. 917.

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Title: Addressing America's Litigious Society: The Need for Legal Reforms in H.R. 10

Component Unique Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0032

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Begin: 1993-01-01

End: 2001-12-31

Scope and Content: The text discusses the expansion of H.R. 10, the Common Sense Legal Reforms Act, to include medical liability reform in response to the increase in lawsuits in the United States. The bill aims to address issues such as expert witness testimony, product liability, securities lawsuits, and alternative dispute resolution. It also includes the "loser pays" rule and limits punitive damages. The bill has been split into several bills, including H.R. 956 and H.R. 917.

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