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Focus (Forum & Focus)

Nov. 17, 2008

Cutting Class

Appearances are deceiving when it comes to Proposition 64 — a seemingly straightforward ballot initiative whose colorful history has taken an unforeseen turn that threatens the rights of California consumers, writes Mark Labaton. - Forum Column

FOCUS COLUMN

By Mark Labaton

Appearances are deceiving when it comes to Proposition 64 - a seemingly straightforward ballot initiative whose colorful history has taken an unforeseen turn that threatens the rights of California consumers.

Approved in 2004 in the wake of public outrage at the infamous Trevor Law Group, Proposition 64 ended "private attorney general" lawsuits, which previously allowed citizens - including those who did not pu...

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