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Mandating Rule 11 Sanctions? Here We Go Again!, Edward D. Cavanagh
Mandating Rule 11 Sanctions? Here We Go Again!, Edward D. Cavanagh
Washington and Lee Law Review Online
The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 720, a bill that would amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by re‑instituting mandatory sanctions for Rule 11 violations and essentially restoring Rule 11 to its contents under the 1983 amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The legislation would mandate imposition of monetary sanctions and eliminate any restrictions on when a Rule 11 motion could be filed. The bill would thus scuttle the 1993 Amendments, which (1) entrusted the sanctions decision to the sound discretion of the trial court; (2) provided a 21‑day safe harbor period that …
Toil And Trouble: How The Erie Doctrine Became Structurally Incoherent (And How Congress Can Fix It), Alan M. Trammell
Toil And Trouble: How The Erie Doctrine Became Structurally Incoherent (And How Congress Can Fix It), Alan M. Trammell
Scholarly Articles
The Erie doctrine is still a minefield. It has long been a source of frustration for scholars and students, and recent case law has exacerbated the troubles. Although other scholars have noted and criticized these developments, this Article explores a deeper systemic problem that remains undeveloped in the literature. In its present form, the Erie doctrine fails to protect any coherent vision of the structural interests that supposedly are at its core—federalism, separation of powers, and equality.
This Article argues that Congress has the power to fix nearly all of these problems. Accordingly, it proposes a novel statute to revamp …
Jurisdictional Discovery In United States Federal Courts, S. I. Strong
Jurisdictional Discovery In United States Federal Courts, S. I. Strong
Washington and Lee Law Review
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Comment On Judge Joseph F. Weis, Jr., Service By Mail--Is The Stamp Of Approval From The Hague Convention Always Enough?, Doug Rendleman
Comment On Judge Joseph F. Weis, Jr., Service By Mail--Is The Stamp Of Approval From The Hague Convention Always Enough?, Doug Rendleman
Scholarly Articles
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The Transformation Of Trans-Substantivity, Carl Tobias
The Transformation Of Trans-Substantivity, Carl Tobias
Washington and Lee Law Review
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Application Of Rule 11 In The Fourth Circuit
Application Of Rule 11 In The Fourth Circuit
Washington and Lee Law Review
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Intervention In The Public Interest Under Rule 24(A)(2) Of The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure
Intervention In The Public Interest Under Rule 24(A)(2) Of The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure
Washington and Lee Law Review
No abstract provided.
Alleging Demand Futility In Federal Court
Alleging Demand Futility In Federal Court
Washington and Lee Law Review
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Proof Of Claim Forms And Discovery Of Absent Class Members: Violations Of Rule 23 Policy Or Essential Devices?
Washington and Lee Law Review
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Schiavone V. Fortune, Lewis F. Powell Jr
Schiavone V. Fortune, Lewis F. Powell Jr
Supreme Court Case Files
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Rule 14(A) And Ancillary Jurisdiction: Plaintiff's Claim Against Non-Diverse Third-Party Defendant
Rule 14(A) And Ancillary Jurisdiction: Plaintiff's Claim Against Non-Diverse Third-Party Defendant
Washington and Lee Law Review
No abstract provided.
Applicability Of The Federal Rules In Diversity Cases
Applicability Of The Federal Rules In Diversity Cases
Washington and Lee Law Review
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Discretionary Jury Trial Under The Federal Rules
Discretionary Jury Trial Under The Federal Rules
Washington and Lee Law Review
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Amending The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure, Armistead M. Dobie
Amending The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure, Armistead M. Dobie
Washington and Lee Law Review
No abstract provided.