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CSX Chases Plaintiff Firm Over Asbestos
A railroad company's dogged pursuit of conspiracy and fraud charges against an asbestos law firm is unfolding in a federal appellate court and with a major assist from tort reform groups. In an unusual role reversal, CSX Transportation, the target of thousands of asbestos claims brought by Robert Peirce & Associates, sued the law firm five years ago for allegedly engaging in a claims-manufacturing scheme. CSX was unsuccessful in federal district court in West Virginia, but its luck may be changing.
Federal Circuit affirms inventor's loss to Nike, but also his fees over company's misconduct
A District of Nebraska award of nearly $412,000 in attorney fees and costs to an inventor who sued Nike Inc for patent infringement has survived an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. But the court also affirmed the trial court's finding of noninfringement.
Smoker's Asbestos Claims Fall Short With Jury
The plaintiffs asked for about $15 million, but got nothing from four defendants, including Lorillard, which made cigarettes with asbestos filters back in the '50s.
Tobacco company gave cigarettes to children
That's what the jury concluded, after the plaintiff's star witness testified from beyond the grave.
CSX chases plaintiff firm over asbestos
A railroad company's dogged pursuit of conspiracy and fraud charges against an asbestos law firm is unfolding in a federal appellate court and with a major assist from business and tort reform groups.
Lawyers Not Spared in Tobacco Ruling
U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler said in her ruling last week that lawyers played a central role in the tobacco industry's "fraudulent schemes" to hide the truth about health consequences.
How Altria Group Reshuffled the Deck
Altria Group rethought its legal strategy by slicing the number of lawyers staffing its cases and closely monitoring its bills.Using the kindness of lawyers for jury reform
When The National Center for State Courts wants to get something done�like launching a program aimed at increasing jury participation�sometimes it relies on the kindness of lawyers. About a quarter of a million dollars of kindness.Coke Awards Longtime Firm, K&S, for Diversity
Coca-Cola Co. general counsel and senior vice president Geoffrey J. Kelly advanced his company's diversity agenda and strengthened ties with its longtime Atlanta law firm last week when he presented the company's second Living the Values award to King & Spalding, highlighting a century-old relationship.
Virtual Ferns Bring Trial Presentation to Life
With a little help from technology, can a Costa Rican fernery prevail against corporate giant DuPont in a suit over a fungicide that turns fronds foul? Using 3D animation, the team offered jurors a simplified, dramatic portrayal to depict complex science in graphic form.Trending Stories
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