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Re:Time to assume that health research is fraudulent until p... by mr_toad on Tuesday July 20, 2021 @12:28AM (#27890070)
> Whether or not that lawsuit has any merit is irrelevant.

That’s not entirely true. In some jurisdictions persistent baseless legal action, or even empty threats of legal action can themselves be considered a cause for action.

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Re:Time to assume that health research is fraudulent until p... by throwawayboise on Tuesday July 20, 2021 @01:28AM (#27890379)
Also, to sue someone for more than a "small claims" amount you need a lawyer and most lawyers will not bother with cases that they are obviously not going to win, and they are ethically bound to tell you that you have no case.
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