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Lead data inquiry: effect may be wide

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Research that has been the basis of several liability suits against the lead industry is under attack. Dr Herbert Needleman's data on damage to children's cognitive processes through exposure to low levels of lead is being challenged by two fellow researchers, Claire B. Ernhardt and Sandra Scarr. Ernhardt and Scarr, who have ties to the lead industry, claim Needleman skewed data to sensationalize lead hazards. A hearing on Needleman's work will be held by his employer, the University of Pittsburgh, Apr 13 and 14, 1992.

Health aspects, Investigations, Fraud in science, Science fraud, Lead based paint, Lead based paints

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The dangers of upholding legal ethics

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Wieder v Skala concerns a lawyer, fired from his firm for whistleblowing, who is suing for wrongful discharge. This case may be the first in New York or any jurisdiction concerning whether suits by attorneys fired for insistence that their firm meet ethics reporting requirements are barred by the at-will doctrine. Many well-known law professors have filed amicus briefs for the plaintiff.

Standards, Attorneys, Discipline, Lawyers, Legal ethics, Employee dismissals, Employment terminations, Employment at will

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Upjohn spars on Halcion papers; should they stay secret?

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Upjohn Co, maker of the controversial sleeping medication Halcion, is arguing trade secrecy as a reason to keep various company documents involved in Halcion litigation from the public. Upjohn is involved in Texas and Missouri cases brought by people alleging that side effects of the drug caused them to commit murder.

Pharmaceutical preparations, Ornamental nursery products, Drugs, Product information, Complications and side effects, Product liability, Access control, Products liability, Hypnotics and sedatives, Court records, Hypnotics, Halcion (Medication), Upjohn Co.

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