Martin Redish (Northwestern) and John Beisner (Skadden Arps) were among the panelists at the June 1 hearing, and cy pres slush funds were a particular focus of interest [John O'Brien/Legal NewsLine, Ted Frank/PoL]
Chronicling the high cost of our legal system
by Walter Olson on June 26, 2012
Martin Redish (Northwestern) and John Beisner (Skadden Arps) were among the panelists at the June 1 hearing, and cy pres slush funds were a particular focus of interest [John O'Brien/Legal NewsLine, Ted Frank/PoL]
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