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Why aren't lawyers that do this type of stuff disbarred? After filing X number of absolutely frivolous suits in X time period, there should be a cooldown period
by tibbon 14y ago
Why aren't lawyers that do this type of stuff disbarred? After filing X number of absolutely frivolous suits in X time period, there should be a cooldown period. It could discourage lawyers from pursuing such things, effectively stopping clients from suing too frequently and frivolously.
- michaelbuckbee 14y agoThe closest I can think to this is something like Jack Thompson (the anti videogame violence gentleman). He was eventually disbarred: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Thompson_(activist)#Disbarment_proceedings http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Thompson_(activist)#Disbar...
- MetaCosm 14y agoPenny Arcade and The Oatmeal should combine into some sort of charity generating evil fighting super-force.
- blackspider 14y agoAmerica has the funniest lawsuits in the world. And since we are talking about comics, here's an "info-graphic" about it: http://www.superinfographics.com/funniest-lawsuits-in-america/ http://www.superinfographics.com/funniest-lawsuits-in-americ....
- Mz 14y agoI'm homeless, jobless and deeply in debt. Can I puleez sue myself for five mil and have the state pay me damages? Pleeeeez, can I huh, pleeezz? Edit: I am wondering if the folks downvoting me even looked at the infographic. It literally lists someone suing themselves for five million and expecting the state to pay the damages on the grounds that he can't afford it.
- petercooper 14y agoPerhaps it's a bit like the "free speech" thing. That is, you can frivolously say whatever you like, and similarly you can frivolously file as many lawsuits as you like too?
- suking 14y agoExcept saying you are fat and ugly when you're actually Brad Pitt doesn't really do anything. Getting sued for BS causes undue stress, time, money, etc.