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Taking our mission to the courts.

Publication: Trial
Publication Date: 01-MAY-09
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Taking our mission to the courts.(President's page)

Article Excerpt
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Wyeth v. Levine, which reaffirmed the right of consumers to bring state tort actions for injuries caused by mislabeled drugs, highlights the importance of appellate court advocacy in furthering AAJ's mission of promoting a fair and effective justice system. (See Erwin Chemerinsky's analysis of the Wyeth decision on page 54.)

The Washington, D.C.-based Center for Constitutional Litigation is an AAJ ally in this effort. Its lawyers frequently argue before trial and appellate courts across the country in defense of the right to access to the courts, trial by jury, and complete remedies for all tortious injuries.

Consider these recent CCL victories:

* The U.S. Supreme...

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