The president’s executive order on preventing abuses of the legal system and the Federal Court is a significant step towards upholding the rule of law in the United States. The directive to the Attorney General to seek sanctions against attorneys who engage in frivolous, unreasonable, and vexatious litigation against the United States or in matters before executive departments and agencies of the United States is a welcome move towards ensuring that all parties adhere to professional conduct rules. Additionally, the directive to prioritize enforcement of regulations governing attorney conduct and discipline is a necessary step to maintaining accountability among attorneys. The order also highlights the importance of imputing ethical misconduct of junior attorneys to partners or the law firm when appropriate. Overall, this executive order is a positive development towards promoting integrity in the legal profession and ensuring that all parties uphold the rule of law.
Read the full text of the order at the whitehouse.gov website.