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Mass Tort Litigation: Congress's Silent, But Deadly, Reform Effort, Mary J. Davis Apr 1997

Mass Tort Litigation: Congress's Silent, But Deadly, Reform Effort, Mary J. Davis

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This article explores the ways in which The Common Sense Product Liability and Legal

Reform Act (“Act”) treats mass tort litigation issues. The Act does so both directly and indirectly. The direct methods of reform are mostly industry-specific and, thus, almost inconsequential in contrast to the indirect treatment. The indirect, almost clandestine, methods of reform are the most insidious and provide the most cause for concern as Congress once again attempts to "reform" products liability by reintroducing the Act in 1997. Given the President's early indication that a reform measure could meet with his approval, but that this one in …


Conflicts And Defense Lawyers: From Triangles To Tetrahedrons, Tom Baker Jan 1997

Conflicts And Defense Lawyers: From Triangles To Tetrahedrons, Tom Baker

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Limits On Preemption And Punitive Damages: Can They Be Related?, Peter Zablotsky Jan 1997

Limits On Preemption And Punitive Damages: Can They Be Related?, Peter Zablotsky

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