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Case study in tort reform

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Posted on September 12, 2008 - 9:54am at KnoxVIews
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Related to the landmark Tennessee Supreme Court decision that expands the class of persons protected from negligent exposure to hazardous workplace materials, there's a similar case in Texas which highlights one of the many problems with tort "reform":

Study Committee Hears from TN Justices and Barry Scheck

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Posted on September 11, 2008 - 3:34pm at tcask
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English-only revision allows exceptions

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Posted on September 11, 2008 - 5:44am at Vivian Wilhoite District 29
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Crafton changes wording to try to satisfy critics
By MICHAEL CASS • Staff Writer (Tennessean) • September 11, 2008

Eric Crafton is trying to regroup.

Wishful thinking for English Only

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Posted on September 10, 2008 - 3:46pm at thinktrain
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It’s undeniably a victory by technicality, but here’s hoping that today’s developments from the Tennessee Supreme Court will give Council Member Eric Crafton time to focus his energies elsewhere:

BREAKING: TN Supreme Court ruling against Alcoa in asbestos case

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Posted on September 9, 2008 - 4:57pm at KnoxVIews
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The Tennessee Supreme Court has today issued a ruling against Alcoa in a case involving the death of an Alcoa employee's daughter from mesothelioma, a highly lethal form of cancer that is almost exclusively caused by exposure to asbestos.

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Intolerance must not be silenced

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Posted on August 28, 2008 - 3:04pm at thinktrain
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So say the backers of English Only:

Taking Note Of History

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Posted on August 26, 2008 - 1:18pm at Post Politics
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Via the always feminist Katie Granju:

Tennessee Clinton Delegates May Be Legally Obligated To Stay With Hillary

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Posted on August 26, 2008 - 10:47am at Post Politics
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Tom Humphrey reports:

Bill Owen, a DNC committee member and former state senator from Knoxville, said Tennessee law requires that a person designated as a pledged delegate follow through by voting for his or her candidate on the first ballot.

Ten attorneys wannabe the Mr Big

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Posted on August 14, 2008 - 6:00am at Truman's Take
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Former State Senator Counsels A “No” Vote On Every Judicial Retention Ballot Line

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Posted on August 4, 2008 - 3:54pm at Post Politics
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From Rob Shearer:

David Fowler of the Family Action Council of TN has circulated an email announcing his personal decision to vote “no” on the question of retaining the Tennessee Supreme Court and Appellate Court judges.

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