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Over the course of the term , we will watch a variety of writers struggling to make the novel form serve their artistic goals , their economic needs , and in some cases , their political ends . And nearly three-quarters of the institutions have collection treatment priorities . " I would be surprised if Merck would just cave [ and settle cases ] simply based on having to have lawyers run in a lot of different directions , " said Deborah Barnard , a Boston lawyer specializing in product liability cases.But New York attorney Michael London , who is handling more than 100 Vioxx lawsuits but is not on Lanier 's team , said Lanier 's strategy is a good one because it makes things less predictable for Merck.With nearly all the lawsuits so far filed either in New Jersey or federal court and just two judges overseeing those cases now , London said , Merck can expect consistent rulings and know when its cases will be scheduled for trial.Merck can automatically move to federal court any class action cases , although that 's a tiny minority so far , and any cases filed in state courts outside of New Jersey.If the plaintiff in the state court also names a second defendant , such as a doctor or pharmacy , in that plaintiff 's home state , usually the case cannot be moved to federal court .