Real life gave the trial another strange jolt late this afternoon as word came that Frederick Gulson has taken ill in his hotel room. Mr. Gulson has complained of flu-like symptoms. Dr. David Burns, having just stepped down after a grueling 2-3 hours of cross-examination, will go directly from the witness stand to the sick […]
British American Tobacco (Investments) LTD. lawyer Bruce Sheffler argued fiercely against the admittance of any part of the Foyle Memorandum–even if only those parts quoted in the McCabe decision. The Foyle Memorandum on BATAS’ (BAT Australia) “document retention policy” is an important part of Frederick Gulson’s testimony tomorrow.
Mr. Sheffler argued that even if […]
Tuesday morning the DOJ’s Elizabeth Crocker will spend about 1/2 hour on her redirect of Dr. Neil Weinstein.
Then we will hear arguments over BATAS’ (BAT Australia) stated intention to file objections on the admission of documents for Frederick Gulson.
Then Dr. David Burns will take the stand. There will be a 1-hour demonstrative presentation by the […]
In demonstrative exhibits, Dr. Neil Weinstein showed the poor knowledge of the real risks of disease from smoking among teens and adults, smokers and nonsmokers.
Lorillard attorney Michael Minton is attempting to establish the “information environment” in which those study subjects–or, as Mr. Minton has tried to broaden Dr. Weinstein’s testimony “the typical smoker”–exist, ie, in […]
“That’s not a shredder. THIS is a shredder!”
Judge Kessler’s authority was challenged Wednesday by a towering presence: ex-Tobacco Institute of Australia CEO John St. Vincent Welch. Mr. Welch finally appeared in court Wednesday afternoon, high above the empty jury box on a movie screen, in a videoconference call to Australia. Sporting a foul glare […]
The upcoming Frederick Gulson testimony about BAT’s “Document Retention Policy” promises to make quite a splash, at least Down Under. While Mr. Gulson’s testimony–which the Defense is trying to have pulled down from the DOJ’s website–does quote from the infamous “Foyle Memorandum”–it only quotes portions which were already quoted by Victoria Supreme Court Justice […]
Monday Through Thursday:
Testimony of Neil Weinstein, Ph.D.
Testimony of David M. Burns, M.D.
Jerry Frank Whidby (Adverse Witness)
Wednesday afternoon at 2:30–Live video conference from Australia:
Testimony of Frederick Gulson
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From the DOJ’s Witness List:
Burns, David M. M.D.
US Expert Witness
Dr. David M. Burns is a medical doctor and professor of medicine at the University of California, […]
DOJ attorney Robert Williams is asking Philip Morris Employee Jeanne Bonhomme detailed questions about Philip Morris’ age verification/mailing procedures in connection with the company’s wildly complex and massive consumer database–which is probably certainly one of the first, and possibly one of the largest of any consumer database in the world.
Ms. Bonhomme managed the database from […]
Under DOJ attorney Frank Marine’s Redirect, the explosive Mr. LeBow went out with a comparative whimper yesterday.
Then Dr. Carolyn Levy took the stand. Dr. Levy held a wide variety of positions at Philip Morris until her retirement in 2002, including in the areas of nicotine research, brand development, marketing, consumer research and business planning. In […]
Testimony of John St. Vincent Welch
Mr. Welch was CEO of the Tobacco Institute of Australia from Jan. 21, 1991 to the end of April, 1992. He contacted the law firm Slater and Gordon after the McCabe judgement to talk about the TIA’s Document Retention Policy. He has been interviewed on a number of Australian TV […]