The National Law Journal 1995 Andrew Blum |
Title | Subject | Authors |
A hostile environment for unanimous juries? Total agreement in the jury room is an extravagance, say critics. | Law | Andrew Blum |
Ailing implant pact nears collapse: deal is in 'intensive care' as $7 billion offer is rejected. | Law | Andrew Blum |
Air bag ruling ruptures the pre-emption barrier: New Hampshire's high court says auto safety lawsuit can go to trial. (Tebbetts v. Ford Motor Co.) | Law | Andrew Blum |
A 'nightmare' for Dow? Plaintiff's lawyers assert implant maker didn't fully assess bankruptcy move. | Law | Andrew Blum |
Bailey, Broder bump bellies. (F. Lee Bailey, Aaron J. Broder) | Law | Andrew Blum |
Billions for asbestos bar? Keene Corp. says four firms earned $3.3 billion, but plaintiffs' lawyers scoff. | Law | Andrew Blum |
Braniff whiz kid is tried for alleged scam: prosecutors say he ran airline despite feds' ban; he says activities were aboveboard. (Scot Spencer) | Law | Andrew Blum |
Convict fights kin who vie for his millions; convicted of conspiring to kill his ex-wife, prisoner seeks to keep his fortune for an appeal. (William Engel) (New Jersey) | Law | Andrew Blum |
Defense of indigents: crisis spurs lawsuits; public defenders say a funding squeeze has all but nullified the right of the poor to counsel. | Law | Andrew Blum |
Did Bronco class counsel roll over and settle? A judge, saying collusion possible, overturns a settlement - a sign of growing scrutiny of class actions. | Law | Andrew Blum |
Exporters sue U.S. on tax, but feds say it's just a fee: scores of major companies contend levy on exports violates the Constitution. | Law | Andrew Blum |
Ex-spy says U.S. indicted him for role in Pan Am case; former Mossad agent claims mail-fraud case is a move to discredit him. (Juval Aviv, represented by Gerald L. Shargel) | Law | Andrew Blum |
Ex-tort reformer's son carries on the fight; his father was an insurance lobbyist but had a change of heart before he died. (Todd Cornelius, son of Frank Cornelius) (Indiana) | Law | Andrew Blum |
Flight 103 victim's parents vow to fight on; at odds with other families, Theo Cohen's parents say they're seeking the truth. | Law | Andrew Blum |
GM settles suits; turmoil remains; plaintiffs say automaker hides truth about trucks. | Law | Andrew Blum |
Harbor maintenance fee sets off a dispute; more than 400 companies object, calling the levy an illegal tax on exports. | Law | Andrew Blum |
Impact of crimes shakes sentencing: statements by victims or their loved ones inform judges but risk mayhem. | Law | Andrew Blum |
Internet copyright ruling: judges says access provider can be liable for infringement. Both sides pleased. | Law | Andrew Blum |
Is boxing's Don King down for the count? | Law | Andrew Blum |
Lawyers sued in bankruptcy: two New York firms among defendants named in Keene creditors' fraudulent conveyance lawsuit. | Law | Andrew Blum |
Libya 'agent' is charged: prosecutors say consultants illegally urged executive branch to end sanctions. | Law | Andrew Blum |
LIRR gunman goes pro se with perplexing voir dire; strange behavior follows a rejected insanity defense. (Colin Ferguson, on trial for 1993 shooting spree on Long Island Rail Road) | Law | Andrew Blum |
Litigation on implants moves to new frontier; jury says Dow Chemical is liable for silicone of related company, Dow Corning. | Law | Andrew Blum |
N.J. high court: HMOs can be sued on care; duty to coordinate medical teams can trigger liability for managed-care organizations. | Law | Andrew Blum |
No-fault, fee-limit initiatives put on Calif. ballot; trial lawyers blast effort by coalition seeking 'loser pays' rule, reining in of fees. | Law | Andrew Blum |
Oil manufacturers clash over mandated Calif. gas; six companies say Unocal Corp.'s patent for clean gas is invalid because all seven helped to develop the formula. | Law | Andrew Blum |
O.J. defense gave ground with hidden-witness play: last-minute disclosures can hurt, consultants say. (O.J. Simpson's murder trial) (California) | Law | Andrew Blum |
O.J. lawyers' rivalry raises cain and ethical concerns; litigators say the public falling-out is unique and hurts Simpson's defense. (O.J. Simpson murder trial) (California) | Law | Andrew Blum |
Once shunned, surveys gain favor of courts. | Law | Andrew Blum |
Poll: more lawyers see O.J. walking; 70 percent now say Simpson will go free. Most say race is a factor. (O.J. Simpson's trial on double-murder charges) (California) | Law | Andrew Blum |
Prosecutors say money squeeze pinches justice: district attorneys grouse that police and prisons get too much of the pie; crime bill bottleneck. | Law | Andrew Blum |
Scientology search case before judge: church says ex-minister put its data on Internet. | Law | Andrew Blum |
Threat to government key to N.Y. bombing case; prosecutors must show a motive to convict a dozen defendants of sedition. | Law | Andrew Blum |
Tort reform: camel's nose into state law.(The Contract and the Law) | Law | Andrew Blum |
Trial lawyers set to get tough: at ATLA convention, group is told to 'get the message out' on tort bill. | Law | Andrew Blum |
Will fish sink Valdez verdict? Exxon alleges juror misconduct and intimidation. | Law | Andrew Blum |
Withdrawal move difficult for Oklahoma City lawyer; he says he's 'a defense lawyer down to (his) toenails' but must beg off. (John W. Coyle withdraws from defense for Timothy McVeigh in Oklahoma bombing case) | Law | Andrew Blum |
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