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Hillary Clinton and five other senators who since 1999 opposed every major proposal to curb lawsuit abuse were among the most frequent recipients of campaign contributions from partners at the disgraced class-action firm Milberg Weiss, according to data analyzed by The Examiner. Thirteen votes on lawsuit abuse reform proposals previously identified by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) were analyzed by The Examiner. Twelve senators voted for none and 13 voted for just one. Three of those casting one vote for reform were among the lawmakers who received the most donations from Milberg Weiss. Read More |
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Weiss pleads guilty; Clinton silent
Pioneering securities class-action lawyer Melvyn Weiss agreed yesterday to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy in the Justice Department’s prosecution of the New York firm that carried his name for many years. Weiss thus became the fourth named partner in the firm to plead guilty in the past year to participating in an $11.7 million kickback scheme government prosecutors said began in 1979 and resulted in more than $200 million in tainted legal fees in an estimated 150 cases filed by the firm. Read More |
About this series: This is a continuing editorial commentary series of special reports on liability lawsuit abuse in America. The series will examine
the costs, the leading personalities and their tactics, and the consequences of the litigation explosion that many experts contend is crippling American
enterprise.
Series Index: Sept. 14 - Is there a doctor in the house ... who hasn't been sued?
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