onpointnews.com - 12/17/2008
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On Point Search On Point Day by Day On Point News by Subject On the Map Extra Points Florida Supreme Court publicly reprimands 1st District Court of Appeal Judge Michael Allen for questioning the ethics of a colleague in an opinion. "An appellate judge cannot use his opinion-writing power to ...
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Shakesville —
... Hooray! "After an epic 13-year legal battle, four Amway distributors who spread a rumor linking Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) to Satanism have dropped their appeal of a $19.25 million jury award and reached a settlement with the consumer products giant." (On Point News) ...
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Overlawyered —
... Procter & Gamble “Satanism” case finally settles, soap giant got $19 million verdict against four Amway distributors who spread rumor [OnPoint News] ...
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