Monday, May 12th, 2008
Litigation Control in the Alaska Legislature: An Update
On February 25th, we reviewed three bills before the Alaska Legislature. Here’s the current status:
Frivolous litigation
HB 349 (Chenault) would amend Civil Rule 82(b) and Appellate Rule 408(e) [and codify both] to authorize fee awards against attorneys and parties who defend, as well as prosecute “frivolous litigation,” including cross-appeals as well as appeals. Update: The bill has gone […]