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...His gamble paid off spectacularly on September 30 1975, when HBO beamed the Thrilla in Manila — the legendary boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier — to its viewers in real time....
...Only two governors of US states have been recalled: Lynn Frazier of North Dakota in 1921 and California’s Gray Davis, an unpopular Democrat who was defeated by Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2003....
...In a book that was decades in the construction, the journalist Christopher Booker argued that all stories in all literature conform to at least one of Seven Basic Plots....
...Next week, Merck will detail its business and research pipeline for investors, including the introduction of Ken Frazier, its former chief lawyer and architect of its Vioxx defence strategy, in his new role...
...Mr Frazier has stressed that Merck will fight each case one by one, due to the varying health conditions and risks for each patient taking Vioxx....
...Ken Frazier, general counsel of Merck, told the Financial Times in April 2005 that the “biggest disappointment” in his legal career was on the Fosamax case....
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...Kenneth Frazier, Merck’s general counsel, says although each trial is different, the Humeston case tackles the issues crucial to all its lawsuits....
...Kenneth Frazier, general counsel at Merck, said: “If a retrial is scheduled we will be right back with the same facts. The Vioxx litigation will go on for years....
...Kenneth Frazier, general counsel for Merck, says: “Mr Irvin would have suffered a heart attack when he did, whether he was taking Vioxx or not.”...
...Mr Frazier said the outcome in Angleton, Texas, was an aberration due to “specious scientific testimony” and would be overturned....
...Kenneth Frazier, general counsel, said: “This may take time to understand and sort out, but we are prepared to take a long-term view of the litigation.”...
...Kenneth Frazier, Merck’s general counsel, said the verdict was “satisfying” but added: “There will be other Vioxx trials and we will vigorously defend them one by one over the coming years.”...
...Christopher Seeger, his lawyer, argues Mr Humeston suffered a heart attack in September 2001 from taking Vioxx for two months and survived but with damaged health....
...Kenneth Frazier, Merck’s chief counsel, reiterated his pledge to fight every case, saying there was no wrongdoing and that science was on the drugmaker’s side....
...Mr Frazier has won in court....
...Kenneth Frazier, Merck’s general counsel, has said in an November interview!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: “The context is completely wrong. It’s part of a game. It’s an unfortunately named game, I grant you.”...
..."We have stated previously that we intend to defend these lawsuits vigorously," said Kenneth Frazier, Merck's chief counsel. "This reserve is consistent with our commitment to defend the company."...
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