By the 1970's, to protect against such suits, firms found themselves having to collect detailed information on their customers before selling them certain products.

Nor does it immunize the banks against suits elsewhere in the world.

The original bill provided protection against suits for materials and components used only in implants.

There are already protections against frivolous suits, including court-imposed sanctions that may fall directly on lawyers who bring such cases.

In the last decade or so, the label has become part of a defense against suits by smokers and former smokers.

Anyway, isn't there some sort of penalty we can invoke against frivolous suits and challenges?

At least one lawyer who has defended against such suits says no.

As protection against suits, the Big Six firms have been adding a risk premium to their fee structure.

The insurance cover is designed to protect intermediaries against suits for damages brought by irate customers.

Mr. Thompson said the company was not fully satisfied and might ask Congress for even greater protection against suits.