ADAMS AND BARNES UPDATE 5/5/03

   In the Adams case, the government has finally filed their reply brief.  Our office has also filed the final brief and the appendix.  This case will now be assigned a date for oral argument within the next few months.  I will post the date of argument when I am informed by the court.

   In the Barnes case we have filed our final arguments for attorney fees and expect a decision in the near future.  What is really important for Barnes plaintiffs is that whatever happens in the Adams case will be applied to the Barnes plaintiffs.  So when Adams is finished, the ruling will be applied to
Barnes.  Believe it or not I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.  Thanks for your patience and understanding.

EVERETT L. BOBBITT