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Article: Crain's List: 2004's big litigation.(Focus: Law Firms)

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November 15, 2004
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U.S. v. Big Tobacco

The Lawyers: David M. Bernick (Kirkland & Ellis LLP), Dan K. Webb (Winston & Strawn LLP)

The Clients: Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp., Philip Morris USA Inc.

Venue: U.S. District Court, Washington, D.C.

Case description: Civil racketeering. Mr. Bernick is defending Brown & Williamson and Mr. Webb is defending Philip Morris in the Justice Department's $280-billion case alleging the tobacco industry knowingly deceived the public about the health risks of smoking. Trial began Sept. 22.

Mash v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp.

The Lawyer: Andrew R. McGaan (Kirkland & Ellis LLP)

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