New litigation groups certified.

Four new litigation groups certified at the 2004 annual convention will provide documents and a networking venue for members.

* Abusive Tax Shelters. Current litigation centers on the development, marketing, and implementation of abusive tax shelters by professional organizations such as accounting firms, banks, investment advisers, and law firms. For more information, contact Chair Gary Mauney at [phone] or [e-mail].

* Neurontin. Manufacturer Parke-Davis received FDA approval to market this drug, also called gabapentin, to treat certain types of adult epilepsy. Litigation focuses on the company's marketing of neurontin for off-label uses for which it knew the drug was ineffective and could cause harm. For more information, contact the cochairs: Harris Pogust at [phone] or [e-mail]; or Daniel Becnel Jr. at [phone] or [e-mail].

* Electronic Discovery. More relevant, discoverable material is increasingly maintained iii electronic form. Gathering this computer-stored information can present unique challenges for plaintiff lawyers. For more information, contact Chair Michael Ryan at [phone] or [e-mail].

* Fair Housing. To protect civil rights, group members litigate housing discrimination cases and those involving housing-related services. For more information, contact the cochairs: Ed Kramer at [phone], ext. 101, or [e-mail]; or F. Willis Caruso at [phone] or [e-mail].