The case opened before a jury in October 1978.

The case opened and he looked up, forcing a smile.

But the cases holding its still living crew opened from the inside.

The case could open the floodgates for thousands of similar claims worldwide.

His case, if successful, could open the flood gates for thousands of similar claims.

Three criminal cases opened against him where merged into one on 27 January 2011.

But labor experts also say the case opens a window onto some common tactics.

The case could open a window on the closed system the courts use to discipline lawyers.

Now, for the first time since the case had opened, he was going to relish talking to some reporters.

The new approach, he said, "is a good way to keep us relevant and get good cases opened around the country."