The National Law Journal 1995 Andrew Blum - Abstracts

The National Law Journal 1995 Andrew Blum
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A hostile environment for unanimous juries? Total agreement in the jury room is an extravagance, say critics.LawAndrew Blum
Ailing implant pact nears collapse: deal is in 'intensive care' as $7 billion offer is rejected.LawAndrew 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.)LawAndrew Blum
A 'nightmare' for Dow? Plaintiff's lawyers assert implant maker didn't fully assess bankruptcy move.LawAndrew Blum
Bailey, Broder bump bellies. (F. Lee Bailey, Aaron J. Broder)LawAndrew Blum
Billions for asbestos bar? Keene Corp. says four firms earned $3.3 billion, but plaintiffs' lawyers scoff.LawAndrew Blum
Braniff whiz kid is tried for alleged scam: prosecutors say he ran airline despite feds' ban; he says activities were aboveboard. (Scot Spencer)LawAndrew 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)LawAndrew Blum
Defense of indigents: crisis spurs lawsuits; public defenders say a funding squeeze has all but nullified the right of the poor to counsel.LawAndrew 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.LawAndrew 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.LawAndrew 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)LawAndrew 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)LawAndrew 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.LawAndrew Blum
GM settles suits; turmoil remains; plaintiffs say automaker hides truth about trucks.LawAndrew Blum
Harbor maintenance fee sets off a dispute; more than 400 companies object, calling the levy an illegal tax on exports.LawAndrew Blum
Impact of crimes shakes sentencing: statements by victims or their loved ones inform judges but risk mayhem.LawAndrew Blum
Internet copyright ruling: judges says access provider can be liable for infringement. Both sides pleased.LawAndrew Blum
Is boxing's Don King down for the count?LawAndrew Blum
Lawyers sued in bankruptcy: two New York firms among defendants named in Keene creditors' fraudulent conveyance lawsuit.LawAndrew Blum
Libya 'agent' is charged: prosecutors say consultants illegally urged executive branch to end sanctions.LawAndrew 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)LawAndrew Blum
Litigation on implants moves to new frontier; jury says Dow Chemical is liable for silicone of related company, Dow Corning.LawAndrew Blum
N.J. high court: HMOs can be sued on care; duty to coordinate medical teams can trigger liability for managed-care organizations.LawAndrew Blum
No-fault, fee-limit initiatives put on Calif. ballot; trial lawyers blast effort by coalition seeking 'loser pays' rule, reining in of fees.LawAndrew 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.LawAndrew Blum
O.J. defense gave ground with hidden-witness play: last-minute disclosures can hurt, consultants say. (O.J. Simpson's murder trial) (California)LawAndrew 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)LawAndrew Blum
Once shunned, surveys gain favor of courts.LawAndrew 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)LawAndrew Blum
Prosecutors say money squeeze pinches justice: district attorneys grouse that police and prisons get too much of the pie; crime bill bottleneck.LawAndrew Blum
Scientology search case before judge: church says ex-minister put its data on Internet.LawAndrew Blum
Threat to government key to N.Y. bombing case; prosecutors must show a motive to convict a dozen defendants of sedition.LawAndrew Blum
Tort reform: camel's nose into state law.(The Contract and the Law)LawAndrew Blum
Trial lawyers set to get tough: at ATLA convention, group is told to 'get the message out' on tort bill.LawAndrew Blum
Will fish sink Valdez verdict? Exxon alleges juror misconduct and intimidation.LawAndrew 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)LawAndrew Blum
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