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Class-Action Firms Extend Reach to Global Rights Cases

Date: June 3, 2007

Author: Adam Liptak

QUOTE: The class-action bar is going global. Until recently, international human rights cases in American courts were brought mainly by public interest lawyers more interested in calling attention to abuses and in establishing universal legal standards than in a potential payday. ....The prominent plaintiffs’ firms, their critics say, are in it for the money.

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Key People:

• Prof. William S. Dodge Esq.
• Prof. Beth Stephens Esq.
• Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum

Key Organizations:

• New York Times Company
• State Department/Department of State (DOS)
• US Supreme Court (SCOTUS)
• Washington Legal Foundation (WLF)

Subject & Geographic Categories:

• Government & Politics / History
  • Government (General)
    • Human Rights

• Law & Justice
  • Civil Law / Common Law
    • Lawsuits / Litigation
  • Criminal Law
    • Kidnapping/Slavery
  • Justice System
    • Jurisdiction

• Social Sciences & Groups
  • Social Movements / Organizing / Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
    • Public Pressure (Citizens/Activists)

• Middle East
  • United Arab Emirates

• North America
  • United States of America/USA

• Worldwide

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