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Timeline of Merck's failure to act on removing Vioxx from the market

Based on an article by THE NEW YORK TIMES, by Alex Berenson, Gardiner Harris, Barry Meier and Andrew Pollack, "In May 2000, executives at Merck, the pharmaceutical giant under siege for its handling of the multibillion-dollar drug Vioxx, made a fatef...

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Domestic Violence Injunctions and Your Local Council

Take the only too common case of a woman who is suffering domestic violence. She is not entitled to legal aid and feels too vulnerable to go it alone and apply to the court herself for a non-molestation injunction. In any case the restrictions on gra...

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Organ Trafficking in Eastern Europe

Organ trafficking is one of the most gruesome crimes that has emerged in Eastern Europe in recent years. The trafficking of body parts can lead to phenomenal profits for the criminal syndicates that engage in this crime. The demand for organs is high...

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The Right To Enfranchise - What Happens if You Delay

Introduction The right to vote or enfranchise is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of democratic societies. The ability to participate in free and fair elections is essential for citizens to exercise their political power and influence the decis...

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Organ Trafficking in Eastern Europe

A kidney fetches $2700 in Turkey. According to last month's issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, this is a high price. An Indian or Iraqi kidney enriches its former owner by a mere $1000. Wealthy clients later pay for the ra...

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Anti-Phishing Bill Introduced To Congress

Sen. Partick J. Leahy has introduced the Anti-Phishing Act of 2005 to Congress for consideration. The Act would allow federal prosecutors to seek fines of up to $250,000 and prison sentences of up to five years against individuals convicted for promo...

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You and the Tort Law: A Guide

Everyday, we’re always at the risk of falling victim to misfortune whether it is from using defective products or unknowingly falling off into a manhole, or sustaining vast injuries due to serious highway accidents. You may think that accidents tha...

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Why is a Lawyer Necessary for Collective Enfranchisement?

So, you've decided the time is right to apply for collective enfranchisement. You've checked your eligibility; you've spoken to the other tenants in your block and set up a committee. All agree to go ahead, win control over management ...

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Child Custody, The Painful Truth

When parents decide to end their relationship, the topic of child custody often becomes the most contentious and emotional issue. Both parents want what they feel is best for their child, and the decision of who should have custody can be painful and...

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What's The Latest In Vioxx

What's The Latest In Vioxx by: Blur Loterina Are you a Vioxx victim? Here’s something you have to know. Many people from all over the world were victimized by this drug. The Vioxx was produced by Merck and Pharmacia. It comes in liquid an...

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