Recent News About The New York Times
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Blumenthal regrets his unintentional misplaced words that were misunderstood
Proft Being a politician means never having to say you're sorry. -
Simmons donating to Democratic New York AG hopeful, says NYT article
Attorney John Simmons and his East Alton law firm were mentioned in a New York Times article Tuesday involving trial lawyer campaign contributions to Democratic New York attorney general hopeful Kathleen M. Rice. -
Why Medical Malpractice Reform is Off Limits
(Editor's note: This commentary first appeared in the Wall Street Journal Sept. 29. It is reprinted with Mr. Howard's permission). -
Stonewalling Legal Reform
It is incredible to me that, amid public concern over the leading healthcare proposals, congressional leadership continues to stonewall any discussion of legal overhaul. -
Alleged asbestos fraud scheme started years ago
Peirce CHARLESTON, W.V. – A Pittsburgh-based law firm and a West Virginia physician were part of an intricate web of deceit that led to big money for all, say their accusers in a civil fraud lawsuit. -
Tax Day Tea Partygoers: Crazy Like a Fox
"Crazy people." -
Possible Madigan governorship draws strong reactions among legal reformers
Madigan SPRINGFIELD - A recent poll indicating that Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is the Democratic frontrunner for governor has some leading tort reform advocates saying they are a bit nervous. -
Reid pushed for Madigan to succeed Obama
Reid WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid reportedly urged Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to consider appointing Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. -
Fooled by Patraeus the traitor
I'll admit it, he had me fooled. -
Avandia study piques attorneys' interest at how-to-sue seminar
Houston attorney Mark Lanier CHICAGO – One million American diabetics take Avandia pills, and if more of them would suffer heart attacks attorneys could get rich. -
Zyprexa at issue in 'off-label' suit against Lilly
Eli Lilly and Co. is being sued in St. Clair County Circuit Court by a man who claims he developed pancreatitis from using the anti-psychotic drug Zyprexa. -
Weber bio: Madison County prosecutor moves to the bench
Don Weber, who will be sworn-in as resident circuit judge on Wednesday, currently maintains a private law practice and is serving a third appointment as an assistant Madison County state's attorney. He was elected State's Attorney in 1980. -
Toxic tort tide on a turn
U. S. District Judge Janis Graham Jack For anyone who wonders if the tide of toxic tort litigation has turned, a New York Times article should erase all doubts. -
Sweet Home Alabama
We’re not sure what’s more pitiful, what Gordon Maag doesn’t believe about free speech or that he does believe his reputation is worth $100 million. -
Cut the crap
In their public statements, officials within the FDA and CDC, are always claiming that researchers and scientists who conduct studies, not funded by drug companies or the government, are making unfounded -
Norwood's Letter
Republican Representative Charlie Norwood (pictured, center) has represented northeast Georgia since 1995. Washington, D.C.--In a letter released today, U.S. Representative Charlie Norwood (R-Georgia) has asked U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft to investigate what he calls 'disturbing reports' about the Madison County Circuit Court.