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September 30, 2015
Chairman Goodlatte: The National Computer Forensics Institute serves a vital purpose in preparing state and local law enforcement to combat computer and cybercrime and I am proud to support this legislation.
The United States Department of Justice has declared that cyber-crime “is one of the greatest threats facing our country,” and that cybercrime has “enormous implications for our national security, economic prosperity, and public safety.” The Justice Department has also stated that, “the range of threats and the challenges they present for law enforcement expand just as rapidly as technology evolves.” With this in mind, the National Computer Forensics Institute serves the vital purpo
September 29, 2015
Chairman Goodlatte: America’s small businesses are some of the leading victims of frivolous lawsuits and the extraordinary costs that our legal system imposes. Everyday local business owners have lawsuits filed against them based on claims for which they are ultimately not responsible. These lawsuits impose a tremendous burden on small businesses and on our economy as a whole, as America’s small businesses are major drivers of the U.S. economy.
Just two weeks ago the House passed the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act to help rein in frivolous lawsuits.
September 29, 2015
Chairman Goodlatte: America’s small businesses are some of the leading victims of frivolous lawsuits and the extraordinary costs that our legal system imposes. Everyday local business owners have lawsuits filed against them based on claims for which they are ultimately not responsible. These lawsuits impose a tremendous burden on small businesses and on our economy as a whole, as America’s small businesses are major drivers of the U.S. economy.
Just two weeks ago the House passed the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act to help rein in frivolous lawsuits.
September 28, 2015
Washington, D.C. – A bicameral group of lawmakers is questioning the constitutionality of the Department of Commerce’s plans to transition critical Internet infrastructure systems away from U.S.
September 28, 2015
Washington, D.C. – A bicameral group of lawmakers is questioning the constitutionality of the Department of Commerce’s plans to transition critical Internet infrastructure systems away from U.S.
September 25, 2015
Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has announced the following hearings for next week.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2911:30 a.m. - Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil JusticeHearing on: H.R. ___, the “Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act of 2015”
Witnesses:
- Ms. Elizabeth Milito, Senior Executive Counsel, NFIB Small Business Legal Center
- Mr. Cary Silverman, Partner, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
- Mr.
September 25, 2015
Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has announced the following hearings for next week.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2911:30 a.m. - Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil JusticeHearing on: H.R. ___, the “Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act of 2015”
Witnesses:
- Ms. Elizabeth Milito, Senior Executive Counsel, NFIB Small Business Legal Center
- Mr. Cary Silverman, Partner, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
- Mr.
September 25, 2015
Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has announced the following hearings for next week.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2911:30 a.m. - Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil JusticeHearing on: H.R. ___, the “Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act of 2015”
Witnesses:
- Ms. Elizabeth Milito, Senior Executive Counsel, NFIB Small Business Legal Center
- Mr. Cary Silverman, Partner, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
- Mr.
September 25, 2015
Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has announced the following hearings for next week.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2911:30 a.m. - Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil JusticeHearing on: H.R. ___, the “Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act of 2015”
Witnesses:
- Ms. Elizabeth Milito, Senior Executive Counsel, NFIB Small Business Legal Center
- Mr. Cary Silverman, Partner, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
- Mr.
September 25, 2015
Washington, D.C.— The House of Representatives today passed the Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act of 2015 (H.R. 348) by a vote of 233-170.