Weinstein does it again; the maverick federal judge opens the door in novel handgun lawsuit

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Mass tort cases have made senior federal district judge Jack B. Weinstein famous, including a 1972 precedent-setting ruling in favor of industry-wide liability for manufacturers of blasting caps; a $180 mil settlement of claims brought by Vietnam Veterans for Agent Orange injuries; and a settlement of hundreds of asbestos personal injury claims. Weinstein is unwavering in a belief that federal judges must fashion assertive remedies for injured plaintiffs. Although not strictly an activist judge, Weinstein will always side with the plaintiff where the law is not crystal clear.

United States, Officials and employees, Federal courts, Product liability, Firearms, Products liability, Weinstein, Jack B.

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CVS sued for sharing lists of customers; lack of clear privacy law on tactic could trip up others

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Weld v. CVS Pharmacy alleges provision of confidential medical information to drug manufacturers and plaintiffs charge CVS invaded their privacy for the company's profit. Some observers state the real cause of the suit was a misunderstanding of public feelings and the almost total lack of federal law defining proper uses of confidential medical information. The controversy started with press coverage of a contract between CVS and Elensys Care Services, a direct-mail company, to send refill reminders and targeted drug ads to pharmacy customers.

Cases, Massachusetts, Medical records, Access control, Confidential communications, Physician-patient privilege, In-store pharmacies

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The high cost of disclosure; violating client privilege in order to accuse a judge exacts a big price

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Issues concerning attorney Doug Schafer's violating client confidences with his public disclosure of the dishonest actions of Washington Superior Court Judge Grant Anderson are discussed. Schafer's crusade has wreaked havoc with his practice, his finances and his personal life.

Washington, Analysis, Judicial ethics, Ethical aspects, Schafer, Doug, Anderson, Grant

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