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Kimberly-Clark Corp. v. E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co.
01 August 2006
Professionals
Candice C. Decaire
;
Michael W. Rafter
Candice C. Decaire
;
Michael W. Rafter
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Defended DuPont and obtained favorable settlement of false advertising litigation pertaining to flammability characteristics of surgical fabrics.
Kimberly-Clark Corp. v. E.I. DuPont de Nemours Co.,
No. 06-1503 (N.D. Ga. filed June 23, 2006).
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