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September 21, 2001 |

Footnote Expands ADA Relief

Finding the remedial scheme of the Americans With Disabilities Act is "not comprehensive," the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Sept. 12 that private individuals may sue state officials in their official capacities for injunctive relief under Title I of the act. The panel pointed to a footnote in a recent U.S. Supreme Court case to overturn lower courts' dismissal of two suits.
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June 24, 2013 |

WILLIAMS & CONNOLLY

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August 12, 2013 |

People in the News - Aug. 12, 2013

Theodore "Ted" Simon, a criminal defense lawyer and principal in the Law Offices of Theodore Simon in Philadelphia, was elected president-elect of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
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September 20, 2006 |

Defense Wins in Prempro/Premarin Suit

A federal court jury in Arkansas has returned a verdict in pharmaceutical company Wyeth's favor in the nation's first trial in multidistrict litigation for products liability suits filed over hormone-replacement therapy drugs.
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January 03, 2013 |

Sally Narey

The Fireman's Fund GC likes to foster an open and conversational culture in her legal department. Anyone who relies too much on email faces a strict penalty -- bringing in donuts for the office.
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May 14, 2003 |

Tort War

The principle of "joint and several liability" is at the center of many tort reform battles nationwide. Reform proponents argue that the legal principle, which requires losing defendants in tort suits to pay all damages regardless of their level of fault, is flawed. But others, like attorney Chris A. Messerly, believe there's a fundamental fairness of the rule, ensuring plaintiffs with a judgment aren't stiffed by defendants.
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Gibson Dunn Urges High Court to Shut Down CAFA Runaround
Publication Date: 2012-10-23
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The Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher lawyers behind Wal-Mart v. Dukes have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to deal another blow to class action plaintiffs lawyers. In the process, they've shed light on a court in Arkansas that's been awarding massive attorney fees in litigation against the insurance industry.

May 09, 2003 |

17-front tort war

Tort law battles are being fought in one-third of the states.
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August 08, 2005 |

On the Move

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