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The AAJ Exchange’s newly updated Litigating Gastric Bypass Cases Litigation Packet provides plaintiff attorneys with the tools to investigate and pursue gastric bypass cases on behalf of injured clients.
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Upcoming AAJ CLE Programs

Sept 11–14	Case Workshop Program
Sept 12–13	Social Security Success!
Sept 12–13	Pharmaceutical Seminar
Sept 26 –28	Trial Advocacy College: Depositions
Oct 3–4	Nursing Home Seminar
Dec 13–14	AAJ’s Justice Counts Seminar: 22nd Annual Weekend with the Stars
View the complete list of programs and register 2009 Winter Convention February 7–11, 2009 Join us in New Orleans The best reason to meet in New Orleans may be because it’s, well, New Orleans. Unlike any other North American city, New Orleans inspires and intrigues. The birthplace of jazz, home to some of the great restaurants (and service) in the world, an oasis of history and charm on the Mississippi, New Orleans is all that and more. Register now for the 2009 Winter Convention in New Orleans! Special benefits for Online CLE from West LegalEdcenter Convenience Learning: Online CLE, Teleseminars, Reference Materials Candidates for AAJ National Office

Highway Safety Agency “Comes to Its Senses” on Immunity for Manufacturers of Children’s Booster Seats

WASHINGTON, DC – 08/05/08
Families with young children riding in booster seats will be protected by both federal safety regulation as well as state law, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a final rule put out today.
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Medical Device Patients Would Be Protected Under New Safety Legislation

WASHINGTON, DC – 08/01/08
Bridget Robb, who received 31 unnecessary shocks to her heart by a defective Medtronic defibrillator, would have access to justice under legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate today.
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Corporations Are Hiding Secrets That Could Kill You

WASHINGTON, DC – 07/31/08
Americans would be shocked and angered to learn that when they go to the store some of the products they purchase may be hiding dangerous secrets.
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Consumers Guaranteed Right To Hold Corporations Accountable for Hazardous Products

WASHINGTON, DC – 07/31/08
Consumers who have been tragically harmed by dangerous products secured their right to hold irresponsible corporations accountable, under legislation expected to pass the House of Representatives this evening.
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Seniors Move Closer to Being Protected From One-Sided Mandatory Arbitration in Long-Term Care

WASHINGTON, DC – 07/30/08
Seniors and their families who have been harmed by mandatory arbitration in nursing home contracts overcame another hurdle in the fight to seek justice from negligent nursing home corporations as the House Judiciary Committee set to pass the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (H.R. 6126) this week.
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Cases That Made A Difference