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Constitutional Law

Feb. 17, 2001

Litigation Targets

Litigation to achieve social and political objectives is common. Many so-called public-interest groups across the entire political spectrum have turned to the courts when they have been unable to convince the Legislature or executive agencies to enact their agendas into law or regulation. For obvious reasons, small companies or entities without the resources to finance a full and complete defense are frequently the targets.

        By Thomas H. Clarke Jr.
        
        Litigation to achieve social and political objectives is common. Many so-called public-interest groups across the entire political spectrum have turned to the courts when they have been unable to convince the Legislature or executive agencies to enact their agendas into law or regulation. ...

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