TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................PAGE 2

INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH TOPIC...........................PAGE 3

REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE........................................PAGE 6

CONCLUSION...............................................................PAGE 20

BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATIONS...........................................PAGE 22

Dan Morales never thought that he would be involved in the biggest negotiation process of his political career. He had to convince a judge that the tobacco industry was in violation of conspiracy and racketeering. This entire process for Morales and the state of Texas began in 1996, when as the Attorney General, he sued the entire tobacco industry. The tobacco industry was renowned for its undefeated record in court battles, and doubt about the success of the Texas lawsuit was widespread. Now, scarcely more than two years later, the people of Texas have become the beneficiaries of the largest victory in American legal history. But, what was Morales thinking when he sued the industry for illegal a

 Requires the industry to pay for outside attorneys hired by the states.

 Bans industry actions aimed at initiating, maintaining or increasing youth smoking.

"The American people deserve to know the truth about the tobacco industry's marketing practices...." - U.S. Rep. Thomas Bliley.

 Requires the industry to reimburse states for costs, expenses and market rate for attorney fees.

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