Judge Kessler barred the appearance of ex-Philip Morris scientist Dr. Michael Watkins’ today.
He was to testify concerning Philip Morris research on banded paper for fire-safe cigarettes, and on his allegedly related termination in 2002. His testimony was meant to demonstrate that the “enterprise” is likely to continue into the future, especially in Farone-like activities like […]
The most contentious “friendly” cross examination yet occurred Monday afternoon, when Philip Morris’ Dan Webb questioned Vector CEO and Liggett head Bennett LeBow. (It was surprising that Mr. Webb should be his first and main cross-examiner, as opposed to Liggett’s own attorney, Aaron Marks.)
Mr. LeBow, with grey hair and a neatly trimmed grey beard, took […]
Under questioning by DOJ lawyer Frank Marine, Mr. LeBow seems to be stepping back from the more industry-hostile statements he has made previously.
Asked if he could reference the documents which led him to harsh criticisms of the industry in trials and statements 1996-2002, he said he had only seen maybe 10 documents–documents which he or […]
Under questioning by DOJ lawyer Frank Marine, Mr. LeBow seems to be stepping back from the more industry-hostile statements he has made previously.
Asked if he could reference the documents which led him to harsh criticisms of the industry in trials and statements 1996-2002, he said he had only seen maybe 10 documents–documents which he or […]
We had a kind of star-turn yesterday in the charismatic Dr. Wigand, and here today we have another: as a witness, David Schechter is the closest thing we’ve had yet to Keith Richards. In his Written Direct Testimony, Mr. Schechter described himself as “sort of a favorite of BAT,” and you can see, in the […]