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Avery vs. State Farm

June 24, 2003 Introduction The Supreme Court of Illinois heard oral argument on May 14, 2003 on State Farm’s appeal [...]

Jun 24, 2003
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Avery vs. State Farm: Consumer class actions restricted

July 1,  2005 By Mark L. Evans Student Fellow,Institute for Consumer Antitrust Studies In recent years, a national debate has [...]

Jul 1, 2005
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Columbia/HCA 1: Healthcare Corporation

The following outline suggests that Columbia’s troubles are more threatening than the ones at ADM.  In addition, healthcare fraud has [...]

Aug 31, 1997
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Columbia/HCA 2: Settlement Talk Rumors

Rumors of settlement talks are circulating.  One billion dollars is the range being rumored. Unfortunately, investigations of reliable sources have [...]

Feb 25, 1999
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Columbia/HCA 3: Jury Hears Criminal Fraud Evidence

Columbia/HCA stock has risen to the $26 – $28 range but two recent legal developments may lead to price reversals.  [...]

May 6, 1999
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Columbia/HCA 4: Guilty Pleas Resolve Criminal Probe

HCA-The Healthcare Co., the giant Nashville, Tenn., hospital chain, said some of its subsidiaries would plead guilty to several counts [...]

Dec 15, 2000
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Columbia/HCA 5: Court Reinstates Shareholder Suit

February 14, 2001 The Wall Street Journal NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Nashville judge erred in dismissing lawsuits filed on [...]

Feb 14, 2001
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Humana class action may change HMO coverage

Conclusion: The class action suit against Humana will probably be certified. The complaint will survive Humana’s motion to dismiss and [...]

Oct 19, 1999
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Interpublic Group’s Securities Litigation

September 15, 2003 We reviewed the Consolidated Amended Complaint in the Interpublic securities litigation and the judge’s Opinion and Order [...]

Sep 15, 2003
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MCK’s inadequate merger proxy: restated earnings likely

Earlier Proceedings in this case: On September 28, 2000, the trial judge entered a complicated order on McKesson’s motions to [...]

Dec 18, 2000
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