§ 722.124 - Regulation of fees for legal services.

Related Notices
- 99-24658. Proposed rule. 99-24658. Regulations Implementing the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, as Amended
- 97-44. Proposed rule. 97-44. Regulations implementing the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, as Amended

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Unrestricted fees for legal services incurred by a claimant in the pursuit of a claim undermine the intent of Congress expressed in the enactment of title IV of the Act. Section 28 (33 U.S.C. 928) of the Longshoremen's Act, as incorporated by section 422(a) of the Act, requires the Secretary to exercise reasonable control over professional fees for services incurred by a claimant in the pursuit of a claim. Accordingly, no State workmen's compensation law shall be included on the Secretary's list if such law permits unrestricted or unreasonable fees for services rendered in the pursuit of a claim to be charged to a claimant.

                    
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