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Federal Officer Removal Jurisdiction Upheld in Agent Orange Cases

James Aiosa & Paul V. Majkowski

In this article, we discuss the issue of federal officer removal, <i>i.e.</i>, the removal of a state action to federal court on the ground that the government had such control over the defendant that the defendant was essentially acting as a federal officer.

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Practice Tip: Coordination of Mass Torts in NY State Court

James Weller, Joseph Ortego & Laurie Bloom

Part One of this series discussed the advantages of coordinating state and federal mass torts cases, and specifically addressed New York law. The conclusion describes the process of applying for coordination in New York State.

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'Cosmeceuticals': The Fine (Regulatory) Line Between Cosmetics and Drugs

Kimberly H. Clancy

When it comes to determining whether a product is a drug, a cosmetic, or both under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938, the focus has been mostly on the marketing and promotional claims related to the product, at least based on available FDA guidance, case law, and recent enforcement actions. As the market for cosmeceuticals continues to grow, however, and if more products are formulated with ingredients found in FDA-approved prescription drugs, that focus could change.

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Real Property Law

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Analysis of recent rulings.

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Landlord & Tenant

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Commentary on the latest cases.

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Index

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Everything contained in this issue, in an easy-to-read format.

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Development

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A look at recent rulings of importance.

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Cooperatives & Condominiums

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In-depth analysis of recent rulings.

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Chinese Manufacturing and Imports

Jonathan M. Cohen, Stephen A. Weisbrod, & Kami E. Quinn

All companies must live with the risks and uncertainties inherent in their businesses. Doing business with Chinese manufacturers, however, recently has proven to be more risky than some companies had anticipated.

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Attorney-Client Privilege in Corporate Internal Investigations

Beth L. Fancsali & Paul Olszowka

Corporate scandals over the past decade have led to an encyclopedia of new statutes, regulations, initiatives, and programs, at the state, federal, and global levels. Corporations have responded with new or revised ethics codes and rules governing business conduct. Along with this mass of law, corporations have been expected to police themselves through stringent compliance and reporting programs. The current business cycle may make compliance efforts even more difficult.

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