Watson, Lisa, et al. v. Philip Morris Cos., Inc., et al. (06/11/2007)

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Watson, Lisa, et al. v. Philip Morris Cos., Inc., et al. (06/11/2007)

Question presented: Whether a private actor doing no more than complying with a federal regulation is a "person acting under a federal officer" for the purposes of 28 USC sec. 1442(a)(1), entitling the actor to remove to federal court a civil action brought in state court under state law?

On Jan. 12, 2007, the U.S. Supreme Court accepted the case for review.

Attorneys for Petitioners:David C. FrederickKellogg, Huber, Hansen, Todd, Evans & Figel, P.L.L.C.(202) 326-79511615 M Street, N. W.Suite 400Washington, DC 20036Party name: Lisa Watson, et al.

Attorneys for Respondents:Murray R. GarnickArnold & Porter LLP(202) 942-5000555 12th Street, N. W.Washington, DC 20005Party name: Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al.

Other:Paul D. ClementSolicitor General(202) 514-2217United States Department of Justice950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.Room 5614Washington, DC 20530-0001Party name: United States

Scott L. NelsonPublic Citizen Litigation(202) 588-10001600 20th Street, N.W.Washington, DC 20009Party name: Public Citizen, Inc.

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