51.   Proponents of the bill said it would discourage frivolous lawsuits and encourage parties to settle out-of-court.

52.   Proponents said the bill is needed to reign in a legal system bogged down by frivolous lawsuits that put unfair burdens on businesses.

53.   Republicans may also seek to add long-sought changes to medical malpractice laws designed to discourage frivolous lawsuits, Thomas said.

54.   Republican congressional leaders have been pushing for legislation that would tighten malpractice laws to cut down on frivolous lawsuits filed against doctors and hospitals.

55.   Sen. Harry Reid was scheduled to talk about frivolous lawsuits on cable TV this morning.

56.   Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Arthur Levitt today opposed a Senate bill designed to reduce frivolous lawsuits by stockholders.

57.   So, to prevent what it views as a potentially disastrous onslaught of frivolous lawsuits, corporate America is being anything but silent.

58.   Some justices expressed concern about a deluge of frivolous lawsuits.

59.   Sponsors contend the bill is aimed at frivolous lawsuits.

60.   Some of the suggestions -- particularly one dealing with the matter of frivolous lawsuits -- are under the control of the state Supreme Court.