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Exxon Valdez Oil Disaster http://www.lieffcabraser.com/wbh_exxart.htm Source: Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP Information about the Exxon Valdez oil spill of 1989, compiled by Lieff Cabraser Heimann and Bernstein, a law firm that represented plaintiffs in litigation against Exxon, Alyeska and other defendants. ncludes a brief summary of the litigation, an opinion article written in 1996 by William B. Hirsch, a glossary of terms, and a list of thought questions. Hirsch's article describes the litigation from the perspective of the plaintiffs in the case. It includes information on the claims and defenses raised in the case, discovery, court rulings, judgments, verdicts, punitive damages awards, appeals, and settlements reached. full description	What was the Exxon oil spill? Where did it take place? Who has sued for damages as a result of the Exxon oil spill? Who are the defendants in litigation about the Exxon oil spill? What have been the rulings and awards in the cases? Why has the litigation taken so long? Who is Russell Holland?
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Exxon_Valdez_oil_ Source: WordIQ.com Summary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Describes what happened on the day of the spill; follows the aftermath of the disaster, including the criminal and civil trials; and supplies many links to related topics. full description	What was the Exxon oil spill? Where did it take place? What are some of its repercussions? What effect did the Exxon oil spill have on the local wildlife? What have been the rulings and awards in the cases about the Exxon oil spill? Who is Joseph Hazelwood? Who is Russell Holland?
Scopes Trial http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/history/A0844087.htm Source: Information Please Summary of the 1925 Scopes trial, in which a biology teacher was convicted of violating the Tennessee anti-evolution act by teaching Darwin's theory of evolution in his biology class. Describes the theories of defense, including separation of church and state, argued by Scopes' attorneys, including Clarence Darrow. full description	What was the Scopes trial? What was the monkey trial? Who was John Scopes? Who was Clarence Darrow? What was the Tennessee anti-evolution statute? What are some famous cases about religion?
Tobacco Information Zone http://www.atg.wa.gov/tobacco/ Source: Washington State Office of the Attorney General Information on the 1998 settlement between the state and the tobacco industry. full description	Where can I find information about tobacco litigation? Where can I find information about cigarettes and minors?