Harry Reid: In the clearing stands a boxer

By Josh Israel, Aaron Mehta and Caitlin Ginley

Senate Majority Leader Reid

Excerpts from this story referencing "Association of Trial Lawyers of America":

"… place is the American Association for Justice (AAJ), formerly known as the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, with $82,000 in contributions. A lawyer and committed foe of tort reform, …"

Oil-financed Congress members target public-interest group

By Richard Prince and Esther Cassidy

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2000 — A saga involving Big Oil, millions of unrealized tax dollars, whistle-blowers, members of Congress and campaign

Excerpts from this story referencing "Association of Trial Lawyers of America":

"… companies. A recent report from the Federal Election Commission found the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and 25 law firms and lawyers contributing more than $100,000 each gave $6. …"

Montana an unlikely target for out-of-state campaign cash

WASHINGTON, October 25, 2000 — Montana might not seem like the logical setting for a full-scale brawl over a U.S. Senate seat, but with the

Excerpts from this story referencing "Association of Trial Lawyers of America":

"… Laws. Friends is a Helena-based group and is also supported in part by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.On the other side, the Coalition for Asbestos Resolution, supported by the …"

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K Street's investment in the status quo

By Agustín Armendariz and Alex Knott

WASHINGTON, October 27, 2004 — When registered lobbyists dig into their wallets, incumbent senators almost always benefit....

Excerpts from this story referencing "Association of Trial Lawyers of America":

"… m. Patton Boggs’ second largest client during the last six years was the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, which over that period paid the high-powered lobbying firm $5.8 million. …"

Old parties learn new tricks

By Kevin Bogardus

Finding a loophole, Governors' 527s gave $13.2 million to state parties in 2004

Excerpts from this story referencing "Association of Trial Lawyers of America":

"… d former DNC chair Don Fowler, while the group's major donors are the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and several national unions.MoveOn.org and America Coming Together, b …"

Industry donors

By Kevin Bogardus

Profiles of the top industry donors in 2003 and 2004

Excerpts from this story referencing "Association of Trial Lawyers of America":

"… torneys and Law FirmsPeople: Jon Haber, chief executive officer, Association of Trial Lawyers of America—former chief of staff to Sen. Dianne Feinstein, former special counsel t …"

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State parties collected nearly $570 million in contributions, soft money transfers in 2000

By John Dunbar, MaryJo Sylwester and Robert Moore

States used as a $263 million back door for soft money

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jamie Raskin":

"… deralization" of state parties and may not withstand constitutional muster.Jamie Raskin, a constitutional law professor at American University and a longtime obse …"

Trial lawyers help Edwards make his case

By The Center for Public Integrity

Excerpt from The Buying of the President 2004 follows the Edwards money trail

Excerpts from this story referencing "Association of Trial Lawyers of America":

"… . The high-stakes victories earned Edwards and law partner David Kirby the Association of Trial Lawyers of America's national award for public service. The courtroom conquests also netted E …"