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Morris successfully defended the national publication in this case, which dragged on for a number of years until the court finally dismissed all claims against the paper.
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TIME CAPSULE
AROUND THE NATION
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1960 |
John F. Kennedy was elected president of the United States.
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The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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1969 |
Neil Armstrong of Ohio became the first person to set foot on the moon.
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1982 |
The first successful artificial heart transplant was completed at the Utah Medical Center.
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1984 |
Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan became the first United States woman astronaut to walk in space.
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1989 |
A bill to bail out savings and loan associations was signed into law by President George Bush.
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Samuel H. Porter
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One of the city’s biggest challenges during the 1970s involved the desegregation of the Columbus Public Schools. Porter, Stanley, Platt & Arthur was a focus of attention as a result of Sam Porter’s defense of the Columbus Board of Education. This case took place during a period when many of the nation’s cities were experiencing similar fights. In Columbus, the outcome of the case not only was a peaceful one, but it set a precedent throughout the nation on how a desegregation program can be achieved successfully.
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During that time, both firms took a leadership position in hiring minorities and women. Today, Porter Wright continues its pursuit of a diversified firm environment and concentrates much of its recruiting efforts accordingly. The firm is proud to have one of the highest percentages of women partners and associates, and continues to play an active role in minority and female programs.
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