Unique deal struck to find water polluter(s): two oil giants dodge litigation under city pact that may become model
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The city of Santa Monica, CA negotiated an agreement with Chevron Products Co and Shell Oil Products Co to investigate and prevent pollution of the city's drinking water wells by methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), a common auto emissions inhibitor added to gasoline. The two companies, without assuming blame for the pollution, agreed to pay at least $5 million to help identify the polluter, clean up the wells and import drinking water to the city. Santa Monica city attorneys, who are negotiating with 24 other oil firms, say this sort of deal will become standard as MTBE pollution increases.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1997
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Use of legal service plans is exploding, study shows; individual enrollment plans were the fastest growing type during the last year
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The growth curve enjoyed by US legal services plans spiked in 1997, and as of 1998 some 105 mil people, including family members, subscribe to at least one plan. The plans, the legal equivalent of managed health care, also attract more lawyers, who see in them a means of ensuring a steady stream of clients. Types of plans include those sponsored by unions, associations and individual employers as well as individual enrollment plans.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1998
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Media mergers spark conflict-of-interest lawsuits; creaters of hit TV shows complain they'vwe become victims of sweetheart deals
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Creators of hit television programs have filed suits charging parent companies have sold series short in the recent flood of media mergers and have minimized payments to the shows' creators due to their broadcasting outlet ownership. Two such suits by the creators of 'Evening Shade' and 'Home Improvement' charge the negotiation of sweetheart deals for the television programs' renewal and syndication rights.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1997
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