HR357 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris PringleRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Lawyers, urging State Bar to investigate questionable practices of certain lawyers

Summary

A resolution urging the Alabama State Bar to aggressively investigate and discipline lawyers who file false or exaggerated ADA claims to pressure settlements.

What This Bill Does

The resolution asks the Alabama State Bar to aggressively investigate lawyers who may be abusing the legal system by threatening ADA lawsuits with false or exaggerated claims. It states that lawyers found engaging in such practices should be disciplined. It does not create new laws or penalties itself, but directs the Bar to take action to curb abusive litigation and protect the integrity of the profession.

Who It Affects

• Alabama lawyers who file or may file false or exaggerated Americans with Disabilities Act claims; they could be investigated and disciplined.
• The Alabama State Bar as the regulator; it would be urged to conduct aggressive investigations and discipline offending lawyers.

Key Provisions

• Urges the Alabama State Bar to aggressively investigate questionable practices of lawyers.
• Urges discipline for lawyers found to be filing false or exaggerated ADA violation claims.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative