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November 14, 2002 |

Great Expectorations

Three Florida attorneys have opened a new front in the legal wars against the tobacco industry. Adopting many of the same legal arguments used in lawsuits against cigarette makers, they filed a proposed class action lawsuit Tuesday in Miami against the makers of smokeless tobacco products. According to observers, the case is the first such proposed class action anywhere against the makers of smokeless products.
6 minute read
February 10, 2003 |

Short History, Big Cases

Since 1997, Boies Schiller has represented an impressive roster of clients; here are some of the highlights.
3 minute read
December 28, 2000 |

More Firms Offer Part-Time, but Few Lawyers Take Option

Many law firms offer part-time schedules to their senior associates and partners, but few take advantage of the option, according to a National Association for Law Placement survey. Among the findings: Part-time associates make up 3.5 percent of all associates in the largest firms and 4.9 percent in mid-size firms; and Boston, Denver and San Francisco have the highest percentage of part-time attorneys.
3 minute read
July 30, 2013 |

Ruling A Boon To Home Birth Advocates

A state Appellate Court ruling is being hailed as a victory for midwives and the right of Connecticut families to choose home births.
5 minute read
January 10, 2005 |

Supreme Court Set to Enter Tort Battleground

As the White House and Congress gear up for yet another run at tort reform, two cases set for argument at the Supreme Court this week underline the crucial role the justices play in the policy debate. Both cases require the Court to clarify statutes aimed at protecting key industries from excessive litigation: One involves pre-emption and product labeling; the other has been called the "biggest securities litigation case in a decade."
7 minute read
March 30, 2010 |

Credit Where Credit's Due

They're long, complicated transactions stemming from a young, still-evolving federal program -- and that's exactly what makes New Markets tax credit deals ripe for legal representation.
6 minute read
December 07, 2010 |

Federal Judges Warn "Nuisance" Lawyer About His "Fury"

The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit recently chastised Chicago plaintiffs' lawyer Clinton Krislov by calling his accusations against the court "over the top" and by suggesting he "may wish to moderate his fury." That admonishment came in an order denying rehearing of a class action about clothes dryers.
5 minute read
September 08, 2008 |

Bank's Revelations Add Fuel To The Fire

Like many fathers of teenage children, attorney Michael Stratton is familiar with the process of prying information from them. There's partial truth, procrastination and finally after further questioning, more of the truth comes out. He said dealing with Bank of New York Mellon is similar.
5 minute read
May 21, 2013 |

Justices to Hear Dispute Over Prayers at Public Meetings

The U.S. Supreme Court said yesterday it will review a Second Circuit ruling that held that the town of Greece, in suburban Rochester, violated the Constitution by opening nearly every meeting over an 11-year span with prayers that stressed Christianity.
3 minute read

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