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A watchful eye for consumers: too often consumers' rights fall through the cracks, and corporations can shirk responsibility for wrongdoing. One Texas organization is working to hold them accountable.	Interview	Sep 1, 2008	2794
Class certified in case alleging railroad pressed victims to settle.		Jul 1, 2008	558
Court orders medical examiner to strike Taser from autopsy reports.		Jul 1, 2008	916
Study links stronger vehicle roof to lower injury risk.		Jun 1, 2008	945
Beyond borrowers.		May 1, 2008	531
Oregon Supreme Court upholds punitive damages against Philip Morris.		Apr 1, 2008	1045
Representing Mother Earth: plaintiff lawyers are often called on to represent people injured by pollution and other environmental harms, but who's going to stand up for the planet? Earthjustice is one organization that uses the law to protect both the earth and its inhabitants.	Interview	Apr 1, 2008	2959
Published clinical trials show skewed results, study says.		Apr 1, 2008	878
Free drug samples fail as a safety net for poor patients, study says.		Mar 1, 2008	937
Court policies on sealed and secret information diverge.		Feb 1, 2008	1002
New Hampshire med-mal screening panels have failed, critics say.		Jan 1, 2008	1079
Police and human rights groups are wary of pocket-size Taser.		Dec 1, 2007	1341
Mandatory arbitration report reveals skewed system.		Dec 1, 2007	1000
'Light' cigarette case not preempted, First Circuit says.		Nov 1, 2007	1096
Drug companies go too far to influence doctors, critics say. (news & trends).		Oct 1, 2007	1942
Student's IM threat is not protected speech, Second Circuit says.		Sep 1, 2007	964
Weight bias found in workplaces and courts, advocates say.		Jul 1, 2007	822
Court strikes down law protecting doctors' prescription data.		Jul 1, 2007	826
Doctors order mandatory arbitration for patients.		Jun 1, 2007	1895
Citing Merck misconduct, jurors find for plaintiff in Vioxx retrial.		May 1, 2007	857
Nevada courts curb lawyer's summation slamming plaintiffs.		Apr 1, 2007	960
A view from the states on stealth tort 'reform': the Bush administration is using the federal rulemaking process as its latest weapon against state tort remedies. A Texas lawmaker tells how this tactic undermines states' authority and frustrates their ability to protect their citizens.	Interview	Mar 1, 2007	1844
Lawsuits question safety and efficacy of Plavix.		Mar 1, 2007	867
Georgia asbestos law ruled unconstitutional.		Feb 1, 2007	588
Illinois high court strikes down class arbitration ban.		Jan 1, 2007	747
Settlement follows jury verdict in body armor case.		Jan 1, 2007	611
Supreme Court declines to hear 'light' cigarette case.		Jan 1, 2007	196
Courts stamp out industry claims about 'light' cigarettes.		Dec 1, 2006	1516
ADA applies to web sites, federal court says.		Nov 1, 2006	824
Schering-Plough fined for off-label marketing, overcharging, kickbacks.		Nov 1, 2006	899
Jurors and FDA scientists lack confidence in agency, surveys say.		Oct 1, 2006	859
Ohio high court reins in eminent domain.		Oct 1, 2006	961
Courts weigh in on class action bans in arbitration.		Sep 1, 2006	1686
Scrutiny of defibrillator defects grows.		Aug 1, 2006	968
Tobacco company can't assert 'unreasonable use' defense, court says.		Aug 1, 2006	826
GAO report criticizes FDA drug safety oversight.		Jul 1, 2006	912
Vioxx studies question timing of heart attack risk.		Jul 1, 2006	882
Blood-substitute tests proceed without informed consent.		Jun 1, 2006	960
N.J. high court restricts interest in rent-to-own contracts.		Jun 1, 2006	743
Dangers of birth control patch come to light.		May 1, 2006	1947
Florida Supreme Court strikes down school vouchers.		Apr 1, 2006	836
Whistleblower, doctors decry medical industry kickbacks.		Apr 1, 2006	934
Eighth Circuit upholds North Dakota do-not-call law.		Mar 1, 2006	942
Insurer cannot terminate association's health coverage.		Mar 1, 2006	812
Law schools battle U.S. in High Court argument over military recruiters.		Feb 1, 2006	963
The rocky road to security: travelers have faced 'no-fly' lists, more stringent searches, and increased demands for identification in the last few years. But are we more secure as a result? And at what expense to our civil liberties?	Interview	Feb 1, 2006	2754
Supreme court weighs enforcement of arbitration clause in 'payday' loans.		Jan 1, 2006	1666
Tasers continue to draw scrutiny.		Jan 1, 2006	643
Children of uninsured drivers get full coverage in Pennsylvania.		Dec 1, 2005	1037
Sixth Circuit upholds Michigan's med-mal cap.		Nov 1, 2005	966
Cardholders say companies colluded to require arbitration.		Nov 1, 2005	1017
Implanted defibrillators linked to patient deaths and injuries.		Oct 1, 2005	2254
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down med-mal cap.		Sep 1, 2005	930
Med-mal insurers hiked rates while payouts dipped, study shows.		Sep 1, 2005	772
'Certified pre-owned' programs defraud car buyers, suits say.		Sep 1, 2005	879
Ford recommends replacing aging tires.		Aug 1, 2005	762
Man may sue over billing mistake that damaged his credit.		Aug 1, 2005	468
Rent-to-own companies gouge low-income consumers, suits say.		Jul 1, 2005	789
New York State Bar expands definition of pro bono work.		Jul 1, 2005	760
Police agencies drop out of class action against Ford.		Jun 1, 2005	776
Maryland appeals court extends negligent entrustment to pit bulls.		Jun 1, 2005	836
Electric shock from Tasers can injure and kill, lawsuits claim.		May 1, 2005	2122
FDA's new drug-safety board is an imperfect solution, critics say.		Apr 1, 2005	873
Splitting with Eleventh Circuit, Seventh Circuit affirms debtors' rights.		Apr 1, 2005	903
Women workers can be forced to wear makeup, Ninth Circuit says.		Apr 1, 2005	885
In secondhand-smoke case, flight attendants win causation dispute.		Mar 1, 2005	852
Montana constitution guarantees health benefits for same-sex partners.		Mar 1, 2005	820
Law schools may refuse military recruiters and keep federal funds.		Feb 1, 2005	995
Adult child may bring informed consent claim for birth injuries.		Feb 1, 2005	807
Supreme Court lets Third Circuit ruling on fen-phen evidence stand.		Jan 1, 2005	690
Pennsylvania court restricts lawyer dealings with the press.		Jan 1, 2005	875
Georgia bar may require uninsured lawyers to disclose their status.		Jan 1, 2005	599
Workers' comp release form does not block civil claims in California.		Dec 1, 2004	603
Fifth Circuit allows case against thimerosal maker to proceed.		Dec 1, 2004	731