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The Road Back from Gully

By E.L. Lipman

Yesterday, I had the occasion to preside over a hearing in Gully, Minnesota (Population 106) (Latitude 47.769, Longitude -95.623). And, as one local leader observed during a break in the proceedings, he had not seen as many folks wearing suits and ties in town since the Congressman had last visited there?.

During the drive back to the Capitol City, I had the chance to listen to more than a few podcasts. Among the items that I thought might be of interest to readers of these pages ? although it is not on a matter relating directly to Administrative Law ? is a broadcast on the Vioxx Settlement.

Last week, the American Enterprise Institute convened a panel discussion on the proposed settlement ? exploring in detail its formation, mechanics and ethical implications. Of special interest to lawyers here on the prairie, may be the panelists? discussion of how Minnesota?s comparatively longer statute of limitations period relates to the larger, indeed global, settlement.

Audio and video clips of this very interesting discussion are accessible here.

Full post as published by Within the Scope on January 18, 2008 (boomark / email).