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Dan Ackman’s Law Columns in… Big Case: Mississippi Mudbath Jan. 23, 2006 The first trial in a Mississippi pollution suit that involves more than 1,000 plaintiffs and evidence dating back 100 years is set to start this spring. The outcome could set the stage for a string of battles -- or pave the way to a comprehensive settlement. THE WHOLE STORY… Rearview Mirror: State Courts Not Crazy for Kelo Jan 6, 2006 Last June, when the U.S. Supreme Court decided Kelo v. New London, ruling that local governments could exercise their power of eminent domain even if the land taken ended up in private hands, it boded well for cities and developers. Soon after, though, perceptions of the ruling changed. THE WHOLE STORY…