Catalyst Theory Restoration Act of 2014

Summary

Catalyst Theory Restoration Act of 2014 - Defines "prevailing party" for any Act of Congress, any agency ruling, regulation, or interpretation, or any judicial or administrative rule that provides for the recovery of attorney's fees, to include a party whose pursuit of a non-frivolous claim or defense was a catalyst for a voluntary or unilateral change in position by the opposing party that provides any significant part of the relief sought. Prohibits this Act from altering any: (1) special eligibility criteria established for prevailing defendants, or (2) specific eligibility criteria contained in any statute that expressly limits or qualifies who may be considered a prevailing party for purposes of that statute.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 24 July 2014

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  Introduced in House · EN · 24 July 2014

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 24 July 2014

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