Focus (Forum & Focus)
Nov. 29, 2007
Litigation Lunacy
Forum Column - By Lawrence J. McQuillan - The fact that Anna Nicole Smith's pursuit of her husband's fortune continues in the courts long after both parties have died underscores the need for bankruptcy reform.
By Lawrence J. McQuillan
Anna Nicole Smith's life was a tabloid's dream. Even though she passed away almost one year ago, her saga lives on in the media through battles ranging from paternity disputes to prescription drug abuse to disputed legal fees. As the 9th Circuit gets ready to take up her case again, her true legacy comes to light - undermining both federalism and America's legal system.
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