Minor point, but Brito’s VPN argument to show the BBC video was “published” in FL: it’s actually not easy to use IPlayer with a VPN. I’ve tried it a few times and it seems to know you’re using a VPN even when you set it to a UK location. So that argument was doubly stupid.
The attorneys filing these lawsuits should be sanctioned for wasting precious judicial time and be personally responsible for compensating the targets, given the high cost of the intimidation tactics on them, who have to spend time and money to defend themselves, not to mention the trauma of going through the process. Perhaps that would make an attorney think twice about taking on these cases? There is something wrong with our legal system that these frivolous lawsuits can even make it to a judge, let alone a jury.
Or upon dismissal of a case be penalized by having to pay court costs. I know Trump never pays anyone for anything but this is just an out of control tactic, particularly with the trappings of being POTUS behind it.
It's no secret that the "rule of law" is deeply flawed, that one's access to it depends very much on what one can afford and/or one's "connections" -- as the rewrite of the Golden Rule has it, "who has the gold makes the rules." But Trump's abuse of it lifts "flawed" to a whole other level. Combine this with the several high-end law firms who caved to Trump administration bullying, and we can't deny that there's something rotten at the heart of our aspiring democracy. But how do we fix it, when even at the best of times Congress and the courts are stacked with, almost by definition, members of the legal profession?
In spring training games this March, we watched the new ABS system for challenging umpire calls. Each team gets 3 challenges and can keep them only if they win each challenge. If they lose all three challenges, that's it. No more! This corrupt POS is a plague on society and any other entities that he gets near. I do feel some real malice. 🤬😢
IANAL, but would it be possible to craft legislation imposing minimal fees for filing frivolous suits. I'm imagining 10% of money desired just to get a hearing? If the suit is withdrawn prior to trial, 25%, if withdrawn prior to verdict 50%?
Another valid charge for impeachment. Corrupt abuse of the justice system for personal gain. Not that there's anynshortage of material.
Minor point, but Brito’s VPN argument to show the BBC video was “published” in FL: it’s actually not easy to use IPlayer with a VPN. I’ve tried it a few times and it seems to know you’re using a VPN even when you set it to a UK location. So that argument was doubly stupid.
The attorneys filing these lawsuits should be sanctioned for wasting precious judicial time and be personally responsible for compensating the targets, given the high cost of the intimidation tactics on them, who have to spend time and money to defend themselves, not to mention the trauma of going through the process. Perhaps that would make an attorney think twice about taking on these cases? There is something wrong with our legal system that these frivolous lawsuits can even make it to a judge, let alone a jury.
A litigation twist on the predictable Trump Protection Racket. Query: Why don’t defendants countersue for malicious prosecution or abuse of office?
Or upon dismissal of a case be penalized by having to pay court costs. I know Trump never pays anyone for anything but this is just an out of control tactic, particularly with the trappings of being POTUS behind it.
AND dismissed with prejudice!
The Donald and Jeffrey 'enigmas' have aged like two 'mysterious' trash bags in a hot, sunny back alley behind a liposuction clinic in Tijuana.
Yes, there is in fact "more to life than having everything": the unpurchasable gift of being truly loved and trusted by others, for example.
It's no secret that the "rule of law" is deeply flawed, that one's access to it depends very much on what one can afford and/or one's "connections" -- as the rewrite of the Golden Rule has it, "who has the gold makes the rules." But Trump's abuse of it lifts "flawed" to a whole other level. Combine this with the several high-end law firms who caved to Trump administration bullying, and we can't deny that there's something rotten at the heart of our aspiring democracy. But how do we fix it, when even at the best of times Congress and the courts are stacked with, almost by definition, members of the legal profession?
In spring training games this March, we watched the new ABS system for challenging umpire calls. Each team gets 3 challenges and can keep them only if they win each challenge. If they lose all three challenges, that's it. No more! This corrupt POS is a plague on society and any other entities that he gets near. I do feel some real malice. 🤬😢
IANAL, but would it be possible to craft legislation imposing minimal fees for filing frivolous suits. I'm imagining 10% of money desired just to get a hearing? If the suit is withdrawn prior to trial, 25%, if withdrawn prior to verdict 50%?