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August 02, 2010 |

Elections bill drew foreign foes

In the lobbying to kill a campaign finance bill in the Senate, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers were out front. But behind the scenes, a cadre of foreign companies was fighting hard to weaken and ultimately defeat the legislation. Last week, they succeeded.
4 minute read
November 10, 2003 |

Mich�le Corash (Defense)

For companies being sued for possible violations of Proposition 65, the state's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, one defense attorney stands out -- Mich�le Corash. The Morrison & Foerster partner is the corporate go-to person on the issue, and for good reason. When the 1986 initiative was placed before voters, Corash wrote the ballot argument against it, and quickly became the leading legal expert. But, these days, Corash says Prop 65 cases only make up about 30 percent of her workload.
3 minute read
May 13, 2008 |

High Court Recusals Allow Apartheid Suit to Proceed

For want of a quorum, the Supreme Court on Monday allowed a controversial lawsuit brought by South African citizens to proceed against American and foreign corporations for their role in perpetuating apartheid.
4 minute read
March 01, 2010 |

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May 13, 2008 |

Recusals Allow Apartheid Case to Proceed

Four Supreme Court justices have recused themselves from a suit accusing U.S. and foreign companies of aiding and abetting apartheid, thus affirming a lower court ruling.
4 minute read
February 01, 2010 |

The Work

New work landed by major firms, including high-profile deals, �lawsuits, and bankruptcies announced in December 2009.
12 minute read
May 13, 2008 |

Supreme Court Recusals Hit Home in Controversial Apartheid Suit

For want of a quorum, the Supreme Court on Monday allowed a controversial lawsuit brought by South African citizens to proceed against American and foreign corporations for their role in perpetuating apartheid. Backed by the Bush administration and the South African government, the companies had asked the high court to reverse a 2nd Circuit ruling that allowed the suit to proceed under the Alien Tort Statute. But with four justices recusing themselves, the lower court ruling is effectively affirmed.
4 minute read
June 06, 2005 |

Avoiding age discrimination

Today, more than ever, it is important for employment lawyers to encourage their clients to be proactive in guarding against costly age-bias litigation.
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