SETTLEMENT: $120 million+ to State from Big Tobacco for breach of contract and tort claims for allegedly intentionally evading obligations under 1998 Master Settlement Agreement. [Read more…]
Appeal procedure, expedited tobacco briefing request
APPEAL PROCEDURE: State’s request to halve briefing schedule in appeal of arbitration denial in light of alleged (and denied) delay tactics denied, but no routine extensions to be granted… order. [Read more…]