Brown & Williamson tracks leak of 'smoking gun.'

Article Abstract:

Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corp. has filed suit against Merrell Williams, a paralegal from a law firm that represented Brown and Williamson, for making public documents that indicate that the tobacco company was aware of the hazards of cigarette smoking. As part of the suit for theft and breach of fiduciary duty, the tobacco company requested and received an injunction against Williams requiring him to cease disclosing information. Brown and Williamson also submitted subpoenas to members of Congress and news agencies requiring them to disclose documents they may have received. Two requests were rejected and one is still pending.

United States, Cases, Product liability, Products liability, Confidential communications, Tobacco, Attorney-client privilege, Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp.

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Good chemistry

Article Abstract:

Pharmaceutical firms are constantly striving to discover numerous disease-curing drugs. Eli Lilly and Co is working on an agent to treat migraine that has no cardiovascular side effects while Merck and Co Inc is developing an experimental antibiotic designed to kill resistant bacteria.

Research, Pharmaceutical industry, Reports, Pharmaceutical research

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Reinventing the box: an art critic takes a first hard look at HDTV; high-definition technology, cable and the Internet are all transforming what TV is

Article Abstract:

High-definition television offers a whole, new approach to electronic visualization. Its images have a three-dimensional depth. Its colors dazzle the human eye with a combination of neon intensity and ceramic-glaze sharpness.

Innovations, High-definition television, High definition television, Television equipment

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