http://www.mealeys.com/conferences Legal Conferences from LexisNexis® en-us http://www.mealeys.com/XML/lexismealeyslogo.gif 130 29 http://www.mealeys.com/conferences Copyright 2006 http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20LexisNexis%20Def.%20Strategies%20Pharm. %20Litig.%20Conf. %201%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss John Lavelle of Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll; John Getsinger, Senior Legal Counsel, Litigation of Medtronic Inc.; and Frederick Fern of Harris Beach give an overview of the latest themes attacking pharmaceutical manufacturers in news and mass media and in the courtroom, including plaintiffs' attacks on research and development, clinical testing, sales and marketing, and protection of intellectual property. In addition, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. Getsinger, and Mr. Fern also review how to anticipate and respond to these new lines of attack. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20LexisNexis%20Def.%20Strategies%20Pharm. %20Litig.%20Conf. %202%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Thomas Mazziotti of Alston & Bird and Joseph Morton of Duplass Zwain Bourgeois & Morton discuss how to deal with physicians who are co-defendants in the litigation and how to best handle cases in which the physician is a non-party witness. In addition, Mr. Mazziotti and Mr. Morton review diagnosis in medical records, specifically the problems of the suggestive patient/prospective plaintiff. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20LexisNexis%20Def.%20Strategies%20Pharm. %20Litig.%20Conf. %203%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss William Corley of Marks Gray and Frank Woodside of Dinsmore & Shohl discuss "overpromotion" theories specifically where they come from and how to defend against them. Mr. Corley and Mr. Woodside also review direct to consumer advertising, consumer fraud claims, FDA mandated warnings to patients, and updates that have occurred in the Perez case. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20LexisNexis%20Def.%20Strategies%20Pharm. %20Litig.%20Conf. %204%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Diane Sullivan of Dechert discusses what a company can do when a competitor makes a phony drug and markets it under your label as well as what a manufacturer's potential liability is for product tampering. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20LexisNexis%20Def.%20Strategies%20Pharm. %20Litig.%20Conf. %205%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Ernest Bernabei of Harvey Pennington Ltd. and Lawrence Purdy of Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand give an update of the state of the law on preemption specifically, new developments, off-label use, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. Mr. Bernabei and Mr. Purdy also review the latest efforts to evade preemption decisions specifically, the controversy over FDA as amicus and restyling of claims. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20LexisNexis%20Def.%20Strategies%20Pharm. %20Litig.%20Conf. %206%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Mark Miller of Wildman Harrold Allen & Dixon discusses removal and remand, specifically fraudulent joinder to defeat diversity and complete preemption, as well as forum no conveniens and strategic and tactical considerations. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20LexisNexis%20Def.%20Strategies%20Pharm. %20Litig.%20Conf. %207%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Bruce Clark of Dechert reviews the effects State Farm v. Campbell has had on the state of punitive damages. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20Mealey%20Third%20Ann.%20Adv.%20Ins. %20Coverage%20Conf. %201%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Benedict Lenhart of Covington & Burling, John Duchelle of Ross Dixon & Bell and Paul Breene of Anderson Kill & Olick discuss allocation when an insurer has a duty to defend specifically, between covered and uncovered claims and between offensive and defensive claims. Mr. Lenhart, Mr. Duchelle, and Mr. Breene also review allocation when an insurer must indemnify or advance defense costs as well as give an analysis of the most recent cases. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20Mealey%20Third%20Ann.%20Adv.%20Ins. %20Coverage%20Conf. %202%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Richard McMenamin of Morgan Lewis gives an analysis of the liquidation process and reviews policyholder strategies to maximize its recovery from an insurer being liquidated. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20Mealey%20Third%20Ann.%20Adv.%20Ins. %20Coverage%20Conf. %203%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Richard Milone of Gilbert Heintz & Randolph and Roger Warin of Steptoe & Johnson discuss what the implications are when the policyholder is bankrupt as well as the latest in D&O, asbestos & other claims scenarios. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20Mealey%20Third%20Ann.%20Adv.%20Ins. %20Coverage%20Conf. %204%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Lori Siwik, Vice President & Counsel of Risk International Services, Inc., moderates as Kevin Quinley, CPCU, AIC, Senior Vice President of Medmarc Insurance Group; Elit Felix of Margolis Edelstein; and Kenneth Ross, Senior Vice President of Willis New York, Inc., discuss all perspectives of coverage litigation. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20Mealey%20Third%20Ann.%20Adv.%20Ins. %20Coverage%20Conf. %205%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Matthew Schlesinger of Reed Smith and Dan Brown of Bickel & Brewer give an analysis of the most recent D&O cases and discuss how courts have dealt with rescission, severability, the conduct exclusions and more in the corporate scandal cases. Mr. Schlesinger and Mr. Brown also review emerging issues in Side A only coverage. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20Mealey%20Third%20Ann.%20Adv.%20Ins. %20Coverage%20Conf. %206%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Bernard Bell of Swidler Berlin Shereff Friedman and Mary Beth Forshaw of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett discuss the "morphing" issue, statute of limitations issues, number of occurrences, burden of proof regarding timing of claimant's exposure, and allocation issues implicated by classification. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20Mealey%20Third%20Ann.%20Adv.%20Ins. %20Coverage%20Conf. %207%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Wesley Payne of White and Williams and William Denver of Robertson Freilich Bruno & Cohen discuss the latest issues on insurers and policyholders' radar screens as well as discovery in bad faith litigation. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20Mealey%20Third%20Ann.%20Adv.%20Ins. %20Coverage%20Conf. %208%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Larry Bowen, Vice President of Marsh USA, Inc., discusses whether or not the Safety Act is working, how DHS has handled the insurance requirement, and how the insurance market has responded. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20Mealey%20Third%20Ann.%20Adv.%20Ins. %20Coverage%20Conf. %209%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Claims for Environmental Property Damage: Life Beyond CGL Policies View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20Mealey%20Third%20Ann.%20Adv.%20Ins. %20Coverage%20Conf. %2010%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Randy Maniloff of White and Williams gives an analysis of ISO form CG20 10 07 04 and reviews ISO's new "fault based" additional insured standard and whether or not this new form will achieve ISO's objectives. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20Mealey%20VIOXX%20Litig.%20Conf. %201%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss John Lehmann, PhD, a pharmacologist and President of DrugIntel, discusses what VIOXX is and how its components allegedly contribute to heart problems. Dr. Lehmann also reviews whether or not all COX-2 inhibitors interfere with enzymes that can help avoid cardiovascular disease. In addition, he addresses the question on everyone's mind: If a patient stops taking VIOXX, is the potential threat over? View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20Mealey%20VIOXX%20Litig.%20Conf. %202%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Ira Gelb, MD, Clinical Professor and Director of Clinical Programs at the Charles E. Schmidt School of Biomedical Science at Florida Atlantic University, and Paul Rheingold of Rheingold Valet Rheingold Shkolnik & McCartney discuss the mechanisms of a heart attack / stroke and give a medical perspective on the clinical studies. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20Mealey%20VIOXX%20Litig.%20Conf. %203%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Barry Hill of Hill Toriseva & Williams and David Buchanan of Seeger Weiss discuss what relevant information can be found in the clinical studies and what conclusions can be drawn. Mr. Hill and Mr. Buchanan also review how the clinical studies will be used in litigation and how much the manufacturer knew and when. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20Mealey%20VIOXX%20Litig.%20Conf. %204%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Justin Witkin of Aylstock Witkin & Sasser reviews the VIOXX Story and give a big picture look at the current litigation. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20Mealey%20VIOXX%20Litig.%20Conf. %205%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss James McHugh of the Beasley Firm and Ted Parr of Ury & Moskow discuss what the FDA's role is and how the actions taken by the FDA regarding VIOXX will impact the litigation, if at all. Mr. McHugh and Mr. Parr also review how the FDA has been intervening in lawsuits and give an update on the Senate Hearings. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20Mealey%20VIOXX%20Litig.%20Conf. %206%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Carlene Rhodes Lewis of Goforth Lewis Sanford, Tom Kline of Kline & Specter, and Mark Hoffman of Kline & Specter discuss proving causation and challenges to causation as well as what alternative causes may possibly come up in litigation and federal preemption of state tort claims based upon inadequacy of warnings. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20Mealey%20VIOXX%20Litig.%20Conf. %207%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Troy Rafferty of Levin Papantonio Thomas Mitchell Echsner & Proctor discusses what kinds of experts you will need to prove or defend your case and how to work with and prepare your experts. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20Mealey%20VIOXX%20Litig.%20Conf. %208%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss J. Paul Sizemore of Beasley Allen Crow Methvin Portis & Miles reviews the proper criteria you need to consider when evaluating a potential client, the importance of careful case evaluation, and how to determine whether or not you have a meritorious case. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202005-1%20Mealey%20VIOXX%20Litig.%20Conf. %209%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Christopher Seeger of Seeger Weiss, Jane Joseph of Lopez Hodes Restaino Milman & Skikos, Eugene Egdorf of the Lanier Firm, and Kimberly Wilson of Lewis & Roberts discuss the status of the MDL and give a discovery update in the state and federal courts as well as California, New Jersey, Texas, and Pennsylvania perspectives. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20All%20Sums%20Reallocation%20&%20Sett.%20Credits%20Conf. %201%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Seth Tucker of Covington & Burling and Margaret Orbon of Clausen Miller, P.C. give an explanation of the "all sums" allocation approach and compare it with pro rata. In addition, they review the scorecard of state Supreme Court rulings as well as other states without clear rulings and trends in the case law. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20All%20Sums%20Reallocation%20&%20Sett.%20Credits%20Conf. %202%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Martin Pentz or Nutter McClennen & Fish and Patrick Walsh of Lord Bissell & Brook discuss what reallocation with nonsettled insurers is and how the whole process works. Mr. Pentz and Mr. Walsh also review contribution and "Round 2" of allocation, "other insurance" clauses, and reallocation in settlement versus litigation. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20All%20Sums%20Reallocation%20&%20Sett.%20Credits%20Conf. %203%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Maria Enriquez of Bates & Carey moderates as Paul Rose of Brouse McDowell, Mary Licari of Bates & Carey, A. Hugh Scott of Choate, Hall & Stewart, and Martin Gaynor of Cooley Manion Jones discuss whether or not contribution is allowed and whether or not a non-settled insurer can sue a settled insurer for contribution. In addition, they review public policy favoring settlement, indemnity by the policyholder, and trends in the case law. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20All%20Sums%20Reallocation%20&%20Sett.%20Credits%20Conf. %204%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Benedict Lenhart of Covington & Burling moderates as James Murray of Gordon Murray Tilden, Maria Enriquez of Bates & Carey, and George Cavell of American Re-Insurance Company discuss the alternative to contribution, theoretical underpinnings, pro rata vs. pro tanto, rule against double recovery, and trends in the case law, specifically: Koppers, Dana, Rubenstein, Weyerhaeuser, GenCorp. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20All%20Sums%20Reallocation%20&%20Sett.%20Credits%20Conf. %205%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Patrick McGrath of Navigant Consulting Services, Inc., Eric Shimabukuro of ES Economic Consulting, Inc., and Jeffrey Posner of J.M. Posner, Inc., discuss the large dollar impact and how different approaches to reallocation yield very different results. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-2%20Mealey%20Silica%20Litig.%20Conf. %201%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Murray Finkelstein, BSc, MS, PhD, MDCM, CCFP, Physician/Epidemiologist, Occupational and Environmental Health Laboratory, McMaster University discusses Silicosis, Silicosis and cancer, and other silica and dust associated diseases. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-2%20Mealey%20Silica%20Litig.%20Conf. %202%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Michael Graham, MD, Professor of Pathology at St. Louis University School of Medicine gives an analysis of the diseases caused by silica exposure. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-2%20Mealey%20Silica%20Litig.%20Conf. %203%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss James Hughes, PhD, of Motley Rice and Robert Bunda of Bunda Stutz & DeWitt discuss the plaintiff and defense point of views, respectively, in terms of new jurisdictions and their use of CMO's. Dr. Hughes and Mr. Bunda also review the structure of recently issued CMO's and quick production and mediation vs. extensive production. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-2%20Mealey%20Silica%20Litig.%20Conf. %204%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Bryan Blevins of Provost*Umphrey Law Firm and Robert Bunda of Bunda Stutz & DeWitt discuss the particulars of Ohio H.B. 342 and how the recent reform pass in Ohio will affect the docket. Additionally, Mr. Blevins and Mr. Bunda review recent reform efforts in other jurisdictions, specifically Texas and Mississippi. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-2%20Mealey%20Silica%20Litig.%20Conf. %205%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Barbara Barron of MehaffyWeber and Michael Martin of Maloney Martin & Mitchell discuss presenting false expert testimony and Model Rules 3.3 (a)(3) and 3.4 (b). Ms. Barron and Mr. Martin also review improper coaching of claimants' testimony, specifically Model Rule 1.2 (d), and individualized justice, specifically Model Rules 1.4 and 1.8 (g). View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-2%20Mealey%20Silica%20Litig.%20Conf. %206%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Lee Plotkin of Gertler Gertler Vincent & Plotkin reviews the Plaintiff perspective while Ryan Beason of Beason Willingham covers the Defense perspective as they discuss respirator efficiency, face seals and fit tests, particle size, and theories of liability and defenses. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-2%20Mealey%20Silica%20Litig.%20Conf. %207%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Craig Cherry of Campbell Cherry Harrison Davis Dove and George Pappas of Sheehy Serpe & Ware discuss the status on the National MDL as well as the status of statewide MDLs. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-2%20Mealey%20Silica%20Litig.%20Conf. %208%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Karen Maston of Connelly Baker Wotring Jackson, Christopher Groves of Jones Day, and Joseph Gibson of O'Quinn Laminack & Pirtle discuss the settlement of claims. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-2%20Mealey%20Silica%20Litig.%20Conf. %209%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss John Parker, MD, Professor and Chief of Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine at West Virginia University School of Medicine discusses what a B-reader certification is, who can be certified and how, and how to tell whether or not your expert is certified. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-2%20Mealey%20Silica%20Litig.%20Conf. %2010%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Lance Lubel of Heard Robins Cloud Lubel & Greenwood gives the Plaintiff perspective as Joe Michael Dodson of Dodson Law Offices covers the Defense perspective discuss what duty is owed by a manufacturer to a sophisticated employer and the Humble Sand v. Gomez opinion. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-3%20Mealey%20Adv.%20Skills%20Litig. %20Paralegals%20Conf. %201%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Hon. Henry Newkirk of the State Court of Fulton County, Atlanta and Dana Mercer of LexisNexis File & Serve discuss which courts offer/require e-filing and the future of e-filing as well as give an overview of PACER and other electronic case filing systems. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-3%20Mealey%20Adv.%20Skills%20Litig. %20Paralegals%20Conf. %202%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Paul Weaver, RN, CLNC, SANE, FNE, Certified Legal Nurse Consultant & Legal Nurse Educator of GRITS RN Services and Cathy Shmerling, Legal Nurse Consultant of Hawkins & Parnell discuss obtaining records and information, especially with HIPAA. Ms. Weaver and Ms. Shmerling also review how to manage all the records, where the most useful information is found, common medical terminology and symbols, and how to research and cross reference information. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-3%20Mealey%20Adv.%20Skills%20Litig. %20Paralegals%20Conf. %203%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Eric Hertz of Hertz, Link & Smith discusses the plaintiff perspective, specifically how to gather your client's medical records, family history and work history as well as effective ways to organize and make your documents readable and accessible even when you are working with a large number of clients. LaRae Hancock of MehaffyWeber gives the defense perspective, explaining how to coordinate with in-house paralegals and representatives to obtain all relevant documents, how to understand the corporate client's record retention practices, and what mechanisms to need to ensure you have receive all of the required documents. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-3%20Mealey%20Adv.%20Skills%20Litig. %20Paralegals%20Conf. %204%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss H. Lane Young, III, of Hawkins & Parnell answers the following questions in this session to help you come to trial completely prepared: What is Daubert? Kelly/Frye? What are the requirements for admissibility under each standard? Where do the states stand on the adoption of a particular standard? What are the type of experts to which these standards apply? How do you prepare for an admissibility hearing? What documentation do you need for an admissibility hearing? View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-3%20Mealey%20Adv.%20Skills%20Litig. %20Paralegals%20Conf. %205%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss G. Mark Phillips of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough and Richard Kopelman of Orlando & Kopelman discuss how to track down information on expert witnesses and their trial testimony, depositions and published articles. Mr. Phillips and Mr. Kopelman also review acquiring and cataloguing expert articles, studies and other pertinent information as well as maintaining communication with your experts and maintaining current records as a case proceeds over several years. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-3%20Mealey%20Adv.%20Skills%20Litig. %20Paralegals%20Conf. %206%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Keisha Jackson of Washauer Thomas Thornton & Rogers and Julia Lanford give the plaintiff and defense perspectives, respectively: the paper - maintaining and organizing, trial exhibits and exhibit lists, witness lists, demonstratives, and high-tech tools - electronic trial technology. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-3%20Mealey%20Adv.%20Skills%20Litig. %20Paralegals%20Conf. %207%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Heather Turner of Nix & Graddock and Cathy Ellington of Morris, Manning & Martin discuss logistical considerations, investigation of courtroom setup, review of courtroom procedures, organization, witness preparation and coordination, troubleshooting in the courtroom, the use of outside vendors, and preparation of bill of costs. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-2%20Mealey%20Welding%20Rod%20Litig.%20Conf. %204%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Stephen Harburg of O'Melveny & Myers and Don Barrett of Barrett Law Office give an analysis of what is going on in the courts around the country, reviewing the claims being asserted by the plaintiffs and the defenses raised in opposition. Mr. Harburg and Mr. Barrett also review who the plaintiffs are, what defendants are being named, the theories of liability, updated MDL activities, and the medical monitoring class action. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-2%20Mealey%20Welding%20Rod%20Litig.%20Conf. %205%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Dr. Roberto Lucchini of the Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia gives a description of the first epidemiological study and the ongoing examination of Parkinson's disease cases. Dr. Lucchini also discusses the role of manganese in the etiology of true manganese and in the enhancement of Parkinson's disease. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-2%20Mealey%20Welding%20Rod%20Litig.%20Conf. %206%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Grant Kaiser of the Kaiser Firm; Paul Nausieda, MD, of the Regional Parkinson's Center, National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence; Howard Sandler, MD, of Sandler Occupational Medicine Associates, Inc.; and Peter Bell of the Law Office of Peter G. Bell discuss the medical debate over whether there are any neurological conditions caused by exposure to welding rod fumes. The panel also reviews how to distinguish idiopathic Parkinson's disease from the neurological conditions allegedly suffered as a result of welding rod exposure. Finally, panel members converse on the status of the argument that seeks to isolate "Parkinson's disease" from welding rod manganese exposure such that arguments could not be presented in court that a welder developed Parkinson's disease as a result of manganese exposure, but rather only manganese poisoning as a result of the exposure. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-2%20Mealey%20Welding%20Rod%20Litig.%20Conf. %207%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Mark Roberts, MD, PhD, of Exponent - Failure Analysis and Robert Nelson of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein discuss the epidemiological issues related to welding rod exposure. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-2%20Mealey%20Welding%20Rod%20Litig.%20Conf. %209%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Michael Ulmer of Watkins & Eager and Neil Zimmerman, PhD, PE, CIH, Associate Professor of Industrial Hygiene, Purdue University, School of Health Sciences discuss what effect warning labels may or may not have on the current litigation. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-2%20Mealey%20Welding%20Rod%20Litig.%20Conf. %2010%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Richard Scruggs of Scruggs Law Firm, David Kaufman of Brunini Grantham Grower & Hewes, and Grant Kaiser of the Kaiser Firm share their experiences regarding recent welding rod cases. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20Ins.%20Cov.%20Disputes%20Constr. %20Defects%20Conf. %201%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Sherilyn Pastor of McCarter & English and Les Robertson of Robertson Clark discuss voluntary assumption, notice, cooperation, legal obligation to pay analysis, and whether or not conditions are a defense to coverage. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20Ins.%20Cov.%20Disputes%20Constr. %20Defects%20Conf. %202%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss M. Anthony Parsons of Zelle Hofmann Voelbel Mason & Gette reviews waivers of subrogation, the impact of uninsured losses, claims against subcontractors / additional insureds, and subrogation by liability carriers. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20Ins.%20Cov.%20Disputes%20Constr. %20Defects%20Conf. %203%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Lee Shidlofsky of Nickens Keeton Lawless Farrell & Flack and Lee Ogburn of Kramon & Graham discuss whether or not construction defects are property damage and whether or not a defect constitutes an "occurrence"? View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20Ins.%20Cov.%20Disputes%20Constr. %20Defects%20Conf. %204%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Tracy Saxe of Saxe Doernberger & Vita and Linda Foster of Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco discuss what business risk exclusions are and how the courts interpret them as well as why these exclusions are in contractors' policies. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20Ins.%20Cov.%20Disputes%20Constr. %20Defects%20Conf. %205%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss John Lennes of Zurich North America Construction and Don Naber of AON Risk Services Inc. discuss wrap ups, rip and tear, ISO, and OCIPS. They also give an analysis of what types of coverage forms are out there and review form exclusions. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20Ins.%20Cov.%20Disputes%20Constr. %20Defects%20Conf. %206%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Daniel Cunningham of Tressler Soderstrom Maloney & Priess discusses defense of allegations made by the named plaintiff versus allegations made by the class, the coverage of notification costs and how they are categorized, and reservation of rights and participating in the defense of the class action complaint. Mr. Cunningham also reviews whether or not costs of replacing defective products or work as part of the class settlement are covered and whether or not class counsel fee awards are covered as defense costs or as indemnity. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20Ins.%20Cov.%20Disputes%20Constr. %20Defects%20Conf. %207%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Edward Grass of Shaw Pittman discusses the ins and outs of first party property claims. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20Ins.%20Cov.%20Disputes%20Constr. %20Defects%20Conf. %208%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Katherine Tammaro of Tressler Soderstrom Maloney & Priess moderates as Clifford Shapiro of Sachnoff & Weaver; Maureen Thomas, former Vice President and Associate General Counsel of Pulte Homes, Inc.; and Michael McColl of Foran Glennon Palandech & Ponzi give an analysis of the "arising out of" term and how it defines the scope of coverage. They also discuss completed operations - additional insured before and after, how the business risk exclusions apply to the additional insured, other insurance and priority of coverage, new forms, and the insurance requirements for construction contracts. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20Ins.%20Cov.%20Disputes%20Constr. %20Defects%20Conf. %209%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Patrick Wielinski of Cokinos Bosien & Young and Eileen Ridley of Foley & Lardner discuss coverage for indemnity provision as insured contracts, the scope of indemnity covered, and the definition of an insured contract especially breach of contract versus exclusion for tort. They also review the relationship to the duty to defend, specifically in regard to the 2001 ISO form, and how construction contracts are looking as of late. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20Ins.%20Cov.%20Disputes%20Constr. %20Defects%20Conf. %2010%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Allan Windt, Claims Handler, Expert Witness and Author of Insurance Claims & Disputes, Representation of Insurers and Insureds, discusses conflicts of interest in terms of separate defense counsel, separate claims handling and independent counsel issues. Mr. Windt also reviews settlement, specifically what should be done if the settlement favors one insured over another. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20Bad Faith%20Conf. %201%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss L. Rich Humpherys of the Law Offices of Christensen & Jensen and Douglas Dunham of Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom discuss what the courts are going to do with small damage cases and how the courts are applying the Campbell precedent around the country. In addition, Mr. Humpherys and Mr. Dunham review discovery in the post-Campbell era, whether or not the punitive damage issue settled after Campbell, and how the law relating to punitive damages has changed since Campbell. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20Bad Faith%20Conf. %202%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Jerret Sale of Bullivant Houser Bailey, Jerry Ramsey of Engstrom Lipscomb & Lack, and Richard Langerman of the Law Office of Richard Langerman discuss choosing experts, limiting the scope of the other side's experts, and working with experts to most effectively assist and advance your case. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20Bad Faith%20Conf. %203%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Frank Darras of Shernoff Bidart & Darras, Christopher Martin of Martin Disiere Jefferson & Wisdom, and William Kobokovich of St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. discuss tips for the plaintiff side on how to get your client ready to be a part of a bad faith trial, form intake through depositions to trial. Mr. Darras, Mr. Martin, and Mr. Kobokovich also review for the defense side risk reduction procedures to avoid bad faith claims, as well as tools to prepare the company personnel for the bad faith trial, starting with the depositions. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20Bad Faith%20Conf. %204%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Bonny Rafel of Bonny G. Rafel LLC, William Barker of Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, and Hon. Mark Bernstein of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas give an analysis of the "genuine dispute" and "fairly debatable" doctrines, specifically explaining recent decisions on these issues, what they mean, and how to apply these doctrines and recent decisions to the facts of your cases. In addition, Ms. Rafel, Mr. Barker, and Hon. Berstein review the most effective ways to defeat a summary judgment motion and give advice on whether or not you should file a summary judgment motion and how to be successful with it.View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20Bad Faith%20Conf. %205%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Philip Maxwell of Longley & Maxwell and Douglas Christian of Meagher & Geer discuss the "set-up," coverage by Estoppel, and what triggers the duty to defend. In addition, Mr. Maxwell and Mr. Christian give an analysis of the parameters of the duty, specifically what needs to be done once the duty is triggered. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20Bad Faith%20Conf. %206%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Larry Ottaway of Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, David Graeven, PhD, of Trial Behavior Consulting, and William Shernoff of Shernoff Bidart & Darras discuss jury selection strategies, witness orders, and tips on making the most of the discovery process and making sure you get what you need to be successful. They also review what you should do when you have a "bad" witness and what you should try to accomplish in the opening and closing statements. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20Bad Faith%20Conf. %207%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Thomas Ackland of Barger & Wolen discusses post-trial motions and how to protect the verdict. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20Bad Faith%20Conf. %208%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Susan Popik of Chapman Popik & White gives a discussion of the attorney client privilege and how strong it should be as well as an analysis of the advice of counsel defense. In addition, Ms. Popik reviews the ethics involved with contacting witnesses. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-1%20Mealey%20Bad Faith%20Conf. %209%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Thomas Brown of Hecker Brown Sherry and Johnson, Linda Lawson of Meserve Mumper & Hughes, and Bryan Bolton of Funk & Bolton discuss mold, fire, life issues, and disability in regards to bad faith. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-2%20Mealey%20Adv.%20E-Discovery%20Conf. %201%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Adam Cohen of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP discusses spoliation of electronic evidence, allocating and shifting the costs of electronic discovery, document retention policies, and other significant recent developments. View materials on lexis.com http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%202004-2%20Mealey%20Adv.%20E-Discovery%20Conf. %202%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Carmen Oveissi of LexisNexis Applied Discovery; Robert Hellewell of LexisNexis Applied Discovery; Ariana Tadler of Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP; Hon. John Hughes of the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; Robert Heim of Dechert LLP; Michael Gray of Jones Day; and Gregory McCurdy of Microsoft Corporation discuss seven different e-discovery scenarios and how to handle each of them. The scenarios are as follows: Scenario I - A Conference with the Client on Preservation, Scenario II - The Conversation with your E-Discovery Consultant, Scenario III - A Rule 26 Meet and Confer, Scenario IV - A Rule 16 Conference with the Court, Scenario V - Motion Arguments on Cost and Burden of the E-Discovery Measures, Scenario VI - Technical Issues, and Scenario VII - Discussion Between Magistrate and the Judge: What to Do in the Case. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Adv. Skills for Mass Tort Paralegals Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Jim Barton of the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas and Ronda Robinson of LexisNexis File & Serve discuss which courts offer / require e-filing, give an overview of PACER and other electronic case filing (ECF) systems, and review the future of e-filing. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Adv. Skills for Mass Tort Paralegals Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Gretchen Watson, RN, BSN, of Medical Research Consultants discusses how to obtain records and information, especially with HIPPA, organize, review and summarize, and find the most useful information. Ms. Watson also reviews common medical terminology and symbols, collation of documents, and research and cross-reference skills. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Adv. Skills for Mass Tort Paralegals Conf. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 Brenda Jenkins of Brent Coon & Associates and Bonnie Murch of McCarter & English, LLP discuss the plaintiff and defensive perspectives. Ms. Jenkins focuses on the plaintiff's standpoint and reviews how to gather your client's medical records, family history, and work history as well as suggests effective ways to organize and make your documents readable and accessible even when you are working with a large number of clients. Ms. Murch concentrates on the defense point of view and examines coordinating with in-house paralegals and representatives to obtain all documents, understanding the corporate client's record retention practices, and using mechanisms to ensure you have received all the required documents. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Adv. Skills for Mass Tort Paralegals Conf. 4&view=full&origination_code=00144 Hon. James Mehaffy of the 58th District Court in Beaumont, Texas reviews the Daubert and Kelly/Frye background, the requirements for admissibility under each standard, where the states stand on the adoption of a particular standard, to what type of expert these standards apply, and how to come to admissibility hearings and trial completely prepared. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Adv. Skills for Mass Tort Paralegals Conf. 5&view=full&origination_code=00144 Diane McQuire of the Williams Bailey Law Firm, L.L.P. and Christy Coffman of Gardere Wynne Sewell, LLP, discuss how to track down information on expert witnesses and their trial testimony, depositions, and published articles. Ms. McQuire and Ms. Coffman also review acquiring and cataloguing expert articles and studies as well as maintaining communication with your experts and maintaining current records as a case proceeds over several years. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Adv. Skills for Mass Tort Paralegals Conf. 6&view=full&origination_code=00144 Hugh Bartlett of Baron & Budd, P.C., and Tonia Perry of Diamond McCarthy Taylor Finley Bryant & Lee, LLP discuss how to maintain and organize all pertinent papers, trial exhibits and exhibit lists, witness lists, demonstratives, and electronic trial technology. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Adv. Skills for Mass Tort Paralegals Conf. 7&view=full&origination_code=00144 Herbert Flowers of Baron & Budd, P.C. discusses logistical considerations, investigation of courtroom setup, and witness preparation and coordination. Mr. Flowers also reviews interviewing the judicial staff about courtroom procedures, staying organized, tracking trial exhibits, and troubleshooting in the courtroom. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-4 Mealey Nat'l Asb. Litig. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Damon Silvers of the AFLCIO moderates as Timothy O'Reilly of the National Mass Action Defense Resource Center, Patrick Hanlon of Shea & Gardner, Michael Strautmanis of ATLA, Scott Oelslager of the Ohio House of Representatives, and Bryan Blevins of Provost*Umphery discuss trends in state legislative actions and stakeholders identity and positions. They also review where we are now and what the future holds, the economics of S2290, and the legislative approaches in Mississippi, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and elsewhere. Non-legislative "legislation" that affects the litigation such as case management orders and other judicial remedies as well as whether or not federal legislation can be achieved in light of the four sided argument that has various factions within each side are also topics of discussion. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-4 Mealey Nat'l Asb. Litig. Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Robin Harvey of Baker & Hostetler, Laura Welch, MD, of the Center to Protect Workers' Rights, and Lester Brickman of Yeshiva University, Benjemin N. Cardozo School of Law analyze and debate over the ethical questions of screenings - mobile or otherwise - that make up the majority of the "unimpaired" claims and give arguments for and against screening programs. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-4 Mealey Nat'l Asb. Litig. Conf. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 David Austern of Claims Resolution Management Corporation discusses what is and is not permissible advertising on the Internet. He also reviews whether a referring attorney is liable for the actions or inactions of the attorney handling the actual case. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-4 Mealey Nat'l Asb. Litig. Conf. 4&view=full&origination_code=00144 Alan Rich of Baron & Budd analyzes and reviews important appellate decisions pertaining to asbestos personal injury cases, pending asbestos-related bankruptcies, and the ongoing appellate process related to recusal of the presiding judge in the major Delaware asbestos bankruptcies. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-4 Mealey Nat'l Asb. Litig. Conf. 5&view=full&origination_code=00144 Elihu Inselbuch of Caplin & Drysdale, Joseph Rice of Motley Rice, Roger Frankel of Swidler Berlin Shereff Friedman, and Mark Plevin of Crowell & Moring share their views on this topic. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-4 Mealey Nat'l Asb. Litig. Conf. 6&view=full&origination_code=00144 James Sottile of Zuckerman Spaeder and Scott Gilbert of Gilbert Heintz & Randolph discuss whether or not asbestos insurance will be collectible domestically and abroad. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-4 Mealey Nat'l Asb. Litig. Conf. 7&view=full&origination_code=00144 Mark Lederer of the Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust discusses what the risky business of forecasting has delivered and how much more we might expect and when. Mr. Lederer also reviews how we can better manage the present and future risk and deliver equity given the inherent uncertainties. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Asb. Litig. 101 Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Michael J. Brickman of Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, LLC gives the plaintiff perspective while Mark Goodman of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP covers the defense perspective as they discuss how the litigation changed over the years, including a brief discussion on asbestos bankruptcies and their impact on the current landscape of the litigation. Mr. Brickman and Mr. Goodman also analyze the early litigation, identifying the plaintiffs and defendants and describing the claims and defenses. They also give a brief description of how the number of claims has exceeded any of the original projections. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Asb. Litig. 101 Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Jill Ohar, M.D., of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Eugene Mark, M.D. of Massachusetts General Hospital and Michele Carbone, M.D., Ph.D. of the Loyola University of Chicago Medical Center discuss asbestosis, mesothelioma, and pleural disease and give an analysis of cancer diseases caused by asbestos exposure. Dr. Ohar and Dr. Mark also review issues with diagnosis of mesothelioma and the Wake Forest Obstructive Lung Disease Study. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Asb. Litig. 101 Conf. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 Gary Galiher of Galiher DeRobertis Nakamura Ono Takitani gives the plaintiff perspective while L. Amy Green of Hunton & Williams LLP covers the defense perspective as they discuss non-traditional defendants. Specifically, Mr. Galiher and Ms. Green review identification of the new parties and why they are being brought into the litigation, analysis of the causes of action being alleged and defenses being raised, and complaints and petitions in cases involving the non-traditional defendants. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Asb. Litig. 101 Conf. 4&view=full&origination_code=00144 Bruce Carter of the Law Offices of Bruce Carter, Chris Madeksho of the Madeksho Law Firm, and Mark Goodman of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP discuss who the defendants are, what claims are being put forth, and the status of actions in various jurisdictions such as West Virginia, Ohio, Texas, Massachusetts, and Minnesota. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Asb. Litig. 101 Conf. 5&view=full&origination_code=00144 Daniel Myer of CMC Claims Management Services and John Dickoff of Connecticut Valley Claim Services Company, Inc. give the claims perspectives while Laura Archie of the PMA Insurance Group covers the carrier perspectives as they discuss steps to follow when trying to value a case, from looking at what is covered under the policy, to analyzing verdicts in various jurisdictions. They also discuss factors that go into deciding what cases to fight and what cases to settle. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Asb. Litig. 101 Conf. 6&view=full&origination_code=00144 Francis McGovern of the Duke University School of Law discusses the nature and evolution of group settlements, novel ethical issues, alternative ethical models, and ethics of judicial oversight. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Asb. Litig. 101 Conf. 7&view=full&origination_code=00144 Aaron DeLuca of the Lanier Law Firm gives the plaintiff perspective while F. Ford Loker of Miles & Stockbridge P.C. covers the defense perspective as they discuss what product ID is and how to poke holes in the product identification. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Asb. Litig. 101 Conf. 8&view=full&origination_code=00144 Shepard Hoffman of the Law Offices of Shepard Hoffman gives the plaintiff perspective while Timothy McGowan of Kelley Jasons McGuire & Spinelli, L.L.P. covers the defense perspective as they give a discussion on who knew what and when it was known as well as an analysis of how to use information on who knew what and then at depositions, preparation for trial and at trial. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Asb. Litig. 101 Conf. 8&view=full&origination_code=00144 They cover understanding damages and also review how to prepare for depositions of plaintiff, relatives, corporate designees and other fact witnesses. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Asb. Litig. 101 Conf. 10&view=full&origination_code=00144 David Palmer of the Law Office of Peter G. Angelos gives a plaintiff perspective while Donald Meringer of McCarter & English, LLP covers the defense perspective as they discuss retaining and selecting appropriate experts for your case, what records you will need to get from your own experts, how to prepare your expert for direct examination and cross-examination, and what records your expert should review to prepare a report and be prepared for cross-examination. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Fen-Phen Litig. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 George Fleming and Sylvia Davidow of Fleming and Associates give an update on the motions before the 3rd circuit and give an analysis of how it affects the state and federal court cases. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Fen-Phen Litig. Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Denise Rubin and Steven Berman of Napoli Kaiser Bern & Associates discuss whether or not your echocardiogram will stand up to a challenge and allow you to opt out of the matrix along with a medical analysis of echocardiograms. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Fen-Phen Litig. Conf. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 Scott Levensten of The Beasley Firm gives an update on the Pennsylvania cases. Mitchell Breit of Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman discusses New York and New Jersey cases.Massachusetts cases are covered by Samuel Lanham of Cuddy & Lanham and Texas cases are reviewed by Keith Jensen of the Law Office of Keith M. Jensen. Jon Conlin of Cory Watson Crowder & DeGaris analyzes the Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi cases. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Fen-Phen Litig. Conf. 4&view=full&origination_code=00144 John O'Quinn of O'Quinn Laminack & Pirtle and Joseph Saunders of Saunders & Walker give a report on the recent $1 billion verdict as well as explore jurisdictional issues. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Fen-Phen Litig. Conf. 5&view=full&origination_code=00144 Gregory Bubalo of the Becker Law Office discusses the duration of exposure, latency period, recent epidemiological studies, and treatment modalities - new and old. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Nat'l Mold Litig. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Conference Chairs, Alexander Robertson and John Sweeney, introduce the faculty, agenda, and purpose of Mealey's National Mold Litigation Conference. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Nat'l Mold Litig. Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Alexander Robertson, Edward Martinet, and Ben Kollmeyer give an overview of recent commercial mold cases and discuss how to plan a commercial building investigation. They also review the multi-disciplinary team approach, the "wheel of liability" for the building owner, and sampling strategies unique to the commercial building. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Nat'l Mold Litig. Conf. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 John Sweeney and Joy Spillis Lundeen discuss first-hand this case regarding claims arising from residents in a multi-family rental community and give an analysis of this class action settlement involving economic damages. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Nat'l Mold Litig. Conf. 4&view=full&origination_code=00144 Frank Silva and Kenneth Wallingford discuss how this Safety and Health Bulletin covering building managers and employees of remediation companies will affect stand of care for third party claims if at all. Mr. Silva and Mr. Wallingford also review how to handle a NIOSH investigation under the new advisory guidelines and what remediation companies need to do to comply with guidelines. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Nat'l Mold Litig. Conf. 5&view=full&origination_code=00144 Dr. Howard Weiner and Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker discuss the new medical claims being advanced in mold litigation and whether or not there is a connection between cancer and mold exposure. Dr. Weiner and Dr. Shoemaker give an analysis of HP diagnosis and how claims are being asserted as well as discuss the emergence of ABPA claims. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Nat'l Mold Litig. Conf. 6&view=full&origination_code=00144 Daniel Bryson and Mark Cambron discuss why all EIFS cases are mold cases as well as the future of EIFS litigation and significant EIFS trials and appellate decisions. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Nat'l Mold Litig. Conf. 7&view=full&origination_code=00144 T. Sky Woodward and Edward Eshoo analyze developments from Daubert and Frye hearings across the country and discuss what constitutes legal sufficiency to withstand an expert admissibility challenge in a jurisdictional analysis. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Nat'l Mold Litig. Conf. 8&view=full&origination_code=00144 Christopher Hillmann, Patrick Rafferty, and Glen Waldman discuss whether the standards and remediation guidelines set forth in S520 will have any impact on mold litigation and if so, what that impact will be. In addition, Mr. Hillmann, Mr. Rafferty, and Mr. Waldman review the implementation of the guidelines and if these voluntary guidelines promulgated by the remediation industry create a standard of care to be applied in mold cases. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Nat'l Mold Litig. Conf. 9&view=full&origination_code=00144 J. Lee Meihls, PhD, discusses what jurors think about mold cases and what they fear the most, how the landlord-tenant relationship plays, whether or not mold science is junk science, and how to do valid jury research. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Nat'l Mold Litig. Conf. 10&view=full&origination_code=00144 Kenneth Campbell and Chad Hutson demonstrate how to effectively present your evidence using graphics, animation, and evidence databases. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey E-Discovery Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Adam Cohen discusses up to the minute updates on the most recent cases and news in e-discovery. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey E-Discovery Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Laura Ellsworth discusses the definition of the timing and scope of the duty to preserve electronic documentation as well as the consequences of failure to preserve documents that fall under the duty to preserve. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey E-Discovery Conf. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 David Isom moderates as Honorable John Hughes, Michael Finley, and Steven Kaiser discuss whether electronic discovery will require new rules or not and the reasons why as well as give a preview of possible changes to Rules 16, 26, and 34. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey E-Discovery Conf. 4&view=full&origination_code=00144 Deidre Paknad and Kevin Brady answer the following questions: How does technology help or hurt? What impact does having a policy have on litigation? How does an ongoing business with pending litigation address document retention? View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey E-Discovery Conf. 5&view=full&origination_code=00144 Carmen Oveissi and Matthew Cohen discuss gathering data from the client, developing a cost-effective e-discovery plan with common mistakes to avoid and strategies that work. In addition, Ms. Oveissi and Mr. Cohen review preventative maintenance and preparation of electronic documents for production, practical aspects of use of electronic discovery, organization skills, documentation review, and software functionality. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey E-Discovery Conf. 6&view=full&origination_code=00144 Kelly "KJ" Kuchta and Kenneth Koch discuss when hard disk inspections are warranted and what protocols should be followed. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey E-Discovery Conf. 7&view=full&origination_code=00144 David Lender moderates as Edward Grass and Larry Kunin discuss an overview of and reactions to Zubulake; practical advice on technical experts, best practices, and sampling techniques; real life examples; and predictions for the future. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Bus. Interruption Ins. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Walter Andrews discusses what is being litigated and what is being paid in terms of business interruption claims as well as areas of dispute in the claims process. Mr. Andrews also reviews what coverages are available and what the new exclusions are. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Bus. Interruption Ins. Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Laura Novak and Joseph Guistino discuss the role of the adjuster/broker, the role of the experts, legal issues, how to crunch the numbers, determining the amount of your losses, and sources available. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Bus. Interruption Ins. Conf. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 John Gross and Lon Berk take a policyholder and carrier perspective, respectively, and discuss emerging issues, binding risks, Silverstein updates, number of occurrences, and the effect of 9/11 on business interruption litigation. Mr. Gross and Mr. Berk also review additional insureds, ramifications of different legal positions, elements of business interruption claims, and sufficiency of coverage / amount of loss. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Bus. Interruption Ins. Conf. 4&view=full&origination_code=00144 Mark Miller and Glenn Pomerantz discuss when you should be able to force an appraisal as well as timing issues, specifically when should an appraisal be invoked and when should it be completed. Mr. Miller and Mr. Pomerantz also explore potential legal issues, how the appraisal process works, and the applicability of the appraisal process to business interruption claims. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Bus. Interruption Ins. Conf. 5&view=full&origination_code=00144 Eric Goldberg, Assistant General Counsel of the American Insurance Association explains how the business interruption insurance industry is affected by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Bus. Interruption Ins. Conf. 6&view=full&origination_code=00144 John E. Love and Richard Lewis discuss documentation, proof of interruption and lost profits, duration of cessation, and how to avoid litigation. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Bus. Interruption Ins. Conf. 7&view=full&origination_code=00144 Karen Bush gives the policyholder perspective and Lynn Neuner gives the carrier perspective as they discuss civil authority, denial of access, proximity to physical injury, and the scope of governmental action required. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Bus. Interruption Ins. Conf. 8&view=full&origination_code=00144 Donald Johnson and Christopher Finazzo discuss number of occurrences, period of restoration, extra expenses, time-element loss, and mitigation. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Bus. Interruption Ins. Conf. 9&view=full&origination_code=00144 Gail Norstrom discusses what products are being sought by corporate clients, changes that have occurred in the last 36 months, the underwriting process, and the use of alternative risk transfer for difficult to insure risks. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Asb. Bankr. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Jeffrey Rich and Peter Kraus discuss non-debtor use of 524g as well as non-asbestos product use of 524f/105. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Asb. Bankr. Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Kevin Irwin and Debra Dandeneau discuss procedures from confirmation to consummation, the appeals process, interlocutory appeals, consummation to operation of the Trust, and what happens once the bankruptcy has been confirmed. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Asb. Bankr. Conf. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 Sander Esserman, Paul Singer, and Mark Plevin discuss answers to the following questions: What are the arguments in favor of and against permitting insurer participation in asbestos bankruptcies? What have courts said about insurer standing? What is "insurer neutrality", can it be achieved, and does it affect insurers' standing? View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Asb. Bankr. Conf. 4&view=full&origination_code=00144 Russell Roten, W.D. Hilton, and Steven Baron discuss how Trust Distribution Procedures work as well as the merits and demerits of TDPs. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Asb. Bankr. Conf. 5&view=full&origination_code=00144 John Cooney, Michael Brown, and Francis McGovern review injunctions, 524g, the effect on bond-holders, and "life after Federal-Mogul". View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Asb. Bankr. Conf. 6&view=full&origination_code=00144 Roger Frankel and Jacob Cohn discuss unimpaired asbestos claims, specifically the evolution of the treatment in the "tort system" and treatment of recent traditional and "pre-pack" chapter 11 cases. Mr. Frankel and Mr. Cohn also review rights of "unimpaired" asbestos claimants (if any) under the code including what law applies (Erie vs. Federal Common Law) and how the answer may affect the treatment of asymptomatics in bankruptcy. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Asb. Bankr. Conf. 7&view=full&origination_code=00144 Joseph Rice, Tancred Schiavoni, and Theodore Freedman discuss who is using pre-packs and whether or not they are working. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Asb. Bankr. Conf. 8&view=full&origination_code=00144 Bryan Blevins acts as moderator while Michael Strautmanis, Mark Behrens, Patrick Hanlon, and Perry Weitz discuss the latest Federal and State legislation in regards to asbestos bankruptcy. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey D&O Ins. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 R. Nicholas Gimbel, Daniel Aronowitz, and Susanne Murray answer the following questions: Can directors and officiers recover attorneys' fees to enforce corporate indemnities? What does a denial of coverage mean for the policy holder? In addition, an analysis is given on the "hot" coverage issues under the D&O policy including rescission, severability and other exclusions as well as indemnification and advancement. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey D&O Ins. Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Costa Kensington, John Doernberg, and David Williams discuss whether or not SOX establishes new fiduciary standards the breach of which creat new D&O liabilities, preempts state laws on D&O fiduciary duties for public corporations, and establishes D&O standards applicable to private companies. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey D&O Ins. Conf. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 Joseph M. McLaughlin covers the ins and outs of special litigation committees: when to form one, how to compose one, how to conduct the investigation, and how to prepare a report that will survive judicial scrutiny. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey D&O Ins. Conf. 4&view=full&origination_code=00144 Matthew Jacobs discusses claims and carrier's investigations as well as availability of coverage and "loss." View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Add. Ins. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Thomas Brunner and John Buchanan discuss indemnity agreements and contractual liability coverage as well as insurance procurement agreements and additional insured coverage. They also answer questions such as "What is the difference between additional insureds, additional named insureds, automatic insureds, loss payees, and certificate holders?" and "Why make insurance part of the deal?" View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Add. Ins. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 JoAnn Ralph and Linda Foster explore disclosure, premium calculation, broker/agent obligations and the extent of coverage while looking at retrospective premiums. They also discuss who pays when certificates are at odds with policies and policies are at odds with transaction terms. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Add. Ins. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 With John Buchanan as moderator, Tyrone Childress, Gary Seligman, and Jack Gibson discuss the scope of additional insurance coverage, the new proposed ISO endorsement, the impact of transaction terms and certificates on construction policy terms, and the coverage impact of additional insured's fault. Innocent additional insureds and culpable named insureds as well as separate rights and duties of named and additional insureds are also topics of discussion. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Add. Ins. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Philip Hecht and Roger Warin review tender of claims, reservation of rights, conflicts of interest, insured versus insured issues, settling when claims exceed coverage limits, and possible insurer bad faith in favoring one insured over another. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Add. Ins. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Jill Berkeley and Mark Cahill discuss insurance procurement clauses as insured contracts, rental car scenarios, breach of contract versus indemnity for tort, and relation to duty to defend. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Add. Ins. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Donald Brown and Thomas Brunner discuss general versus specific coverage, settling and paying judgments when coverage is insufficient to satisfy all claims, the impact of "other insurance" clauses, and the role of insurer and insured preference in determining priority. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Add. Ins. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Edward Grass, Rodney Taylor, and Lisa Campisi review coverage for landlords and mortgagees, contingent business interruption, and contaminated real estate, specifically pollution legal liability policies for CERCLA sites involving multiple PRPs. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Add. Ins. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Tom Baker and Ray Wong discuss the role of insurance in stock purchase agreements, mergers, and asset purchase agreements as well as tapping seller's coverage for buyers liability and vice versa. Mr. Baker and Mr. Wong also review no-assignment and consent-to-assignment clauses, the relationship of liability insurance rights to deal terms regarding liabilities, and crucial considerations for M&A negotiators. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Add. Ins. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Lorelie Masters, Katherine Tammaro, Clifford Shapiro, and Michael Aylward review issues involving owners, contractors, sub-contractors, and wrap-up policies as well as professionals' E&O coverage and the nonprofessional additional insured. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Add. Ins. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 John Ellison and James Hofert review the scope of coverage issues e.g., pharmacists combining insured and non-insured products and MD's "installing" medical devices. Mr. Ellison and Mr. Hofert also discuss the role of additional insured's culpability: e.g. gun dealers selling non-defective firearms to minors. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Ephedra Litig. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Richard Cytryn, M.D., FACC, Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Non-Invasive Services, St. Peter's University Hospital, Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine discusses how ephedra and "ephedra-free" supplements affect the cardiovascular system. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Ephedra Litig. Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Anne Andrews of Andrews & Thornton and Robert Roden of Shelby.Roden address the February MDL Petition and the impact on the ruling of the filing on the future of the litigation. Ms. Andrews and Mr. Roden will also discuss whether the adverse event reports from Metabolife were properly admitted in evidence, whether the punitive damages were awarded properly, and will give an update on the California Coordination. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-2 Mealey Ephedra Litig. Conf. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 Suzanne Parisian, MD, President of Medical Device Assistance, Inc. discusses the impact of the FDA's pronouncement that ephedra causes potential health risks, including high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, nerve damage, insomnia, tremors, headaches, seizures, heart attack, strokes and death. Dr. Parisian reviews whether or not there will be a rise in litigation as a result of the ban and whether or not this ban has opened the door to bans on other dietary supplements. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Role of Paralegals Mass Tort Litig. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 LexisNexis File & Serve Director New Business Development, Scott Wetzel, discusses which courts require e-filing, giving an overview of PACER and other Electronic Case Filing (ECF) systems, software and hardware requirements (PDF files), and support and user assistance. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Role of Paralegals Mass Tort Litig. Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 LexisNexis Applied Discovery Electronic Discovery Specialist, Christina Chiaramonte gives meaning to the term "electronic documents," while dispelling the myths of e-discovery and reviewing the e-discovery process from start to finish. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Role of Paralegals Mass Tort Litig. Conf. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 Wendy Behan and Debbie Starr RN, discuss how to obtain medical records and information and the brave new world of HIPPA. They review how to manage the mess and how to find the most useful information. Ms. Behan and Ms. Starr explore common medical terminology and symbols, background checks on medical providers, Medline and internet resources, and drug interactions and the effects of multiple medications. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Role of Paralegals Mass Tort Litig. Conf. 4&view=full&origination_code=00144 Marilyn Dupies and Jennifer Johnson discuss both the plaintiff and defense perspective in gathering your client's medical records, family history and work history, as well as coordinating with in-house paralegals and representatives to obtain all relevant documents. Ms. Dupies and Ms. Johnson also present effective ways to organize and make your documents readable and accessible even when you are working with a large number of clients along with an understanding of the corporate client's record retention practices. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Role of Paralegals Mass Tort Litig. Conf. 5&view=full&origination_code=00144 Pamela Pierce presents how to apply the tools needed to manage your own client's documents as well as coordinating and maintaining opposing counsel's documents. Ms. Pierce also discusses witness lists, demonstratives, high-tech tools, and exhibits for depositions, motions, and trial. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Role of Paralegals Mass Tort Litig. Conf. 6&view=full&origination_code=00144 April Cowgill presents on file management and docketing software, document coding and scanning, copier services, and useful internet sites. Ms. Cowgill talks about building a database of medical literature, articles, and studies as well as tracking the history of expert witnesses: trial testimony, depositions, and published articles. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Role of Paralegals Mass Tort Litig. Conf. 7&view=full&origination_code=00144 Charles Wheeler and Lisa Neuweld discuss periodic claim reporting requirements and status reports, computer claims systems interfacing, and discovery of insurance documents. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Role of Paralegals Mass Tort Litig. Conf. 8&view=full&origination_code=00144 Chris Vargas discusses logistical considerations in getting your trial team and materials to court. Mr. Vargas also reviews investigating the courtroom setup, interviewing the judge/judicial staff about courtroom procedures, staying organized, preparing and coordinating witnesses, tracking trial exhibits, and troubleshooting in the courtroom. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Mold 101 Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Heidi B. Goldstein of Thompson Hine LLP and Mark A.W. Smith of Mark A. W. Smith Company discuss what the problem is and whether or not the problem is real. Ms. Goldstein and Mr. Smith also explore what the litigation is about as well as who is being sued and what damages are being recovered. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Mold 101 Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Ben Kollmeyer, CIH, MPH, of Forensic Analytical Specialties Inc. and A. Raymond Hamrick of Hamrick & Evans discuss what causes mold, the different types of mold, assessment and testing of mold, the impact of no regulatory standards, and how to conduct effective remediation. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Mold 101 Conf. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 Richard Glucksman of Chapman Glucksman & Dean moderates as Edward Martinet, AIC, CPC of MC Consultants, James Bonner, MD, of the University of Alabama School of Medicine, and Lawrence R. Charnas, MD, PhD, of the University of Minnesota Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology discuss whether the health concerns are real, the potential health effects of mold exposure, and whether or not the medical conditions disappear when exposure is stopped. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Mold 101 Conf. 4&view=full&origination_code=00144 Diane Palumbo of Palumbo Bergstrom LLP moderates as David Stern of West Coast Casualty, James Roberts of Private Dispute Resolution, Ross Feinberg of Feinberg Grant Mayfield Kaneda & Litt, LLP, and Honorable Allan Earl of the Eighth Judicial Court of Las Vegas discuss how to handle a difficult plaintiff and give a cost benefit analysis of mediation. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Mold 101 Conf. 5&view=full&origination_code=00144 Robert Alpert of Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP and John O'Hara of Newmeyer & Dillion LLP give a survey of the current case law and mold. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Mold 101 Conf. 6&view=full&origination_code=00144 Theodore Edwards of Kilpatrick Stockon LLP, moderates as Honorable Michael Cherry, Honorable Nancy Saitta, Honorable Allan Earl, all of the Eighth Judicial District Court, Las Vegas, and Honorable Robert Dugan of the Baltimore County Circuit Court give a judicial perspective on construction defect and mold litigation. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Mold 101 Conf. 7&view=full&origination_code=00144 William Sheppard of Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP, and Philip Woog of Cooksey, Toolen, Gage, Duffy & Woog discuss preserving confidentiality versus the duty to disclose potential damages, using the media to influence the litigation, and defining conflicts between insured and the insurance company. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Mold 101 Conf. 8&view=full&origination_code=00144 James Magee of Baldwin Haspell, L.L.C., Ken Burrell of AIG Environmental, and Charles Numbers of Meredith, Weinstein & Numbers, discuss what coverage, if any, is available as well as new products for mold coverage. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 LexisNexis Wall Street F. Asb. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Steven Baron of Silber Pearlman gives the plaintiff perspective and James Lowery of Godwin and Gruber gives the defense perspective as they discuss historical and recent filings, future forecasts, companies with asbestos and silica liability, and new industries that are being brought into the litigation. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 LexisNexis Wall Street F. Asb. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Mark Plevin of Crowell & Moring, Sander Esserman of Stutzman, Bromberg, Esserman & Plifka, and Elihu Inselbuch of Caplin & Drysdale discuss the role of insurance and bolt-on bankruptcy - Big 3, Honeywell. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 LexisNexis Wall Street F. Asb. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 Robert Horkovich of Anderson Kill & Olick gives the policyholder perspective and Robert Rivera of Susman Godfrey gives the carrier perspective as they discuss updates to the litigation and pre-packs. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 LexisNexis Wall Street F. Asb. 4&view=full&origination_code=00144 Michael Goldman, JD, CPA, of Sidley Austin Brown & Wood moderates as William Dubinsky of Swiss Re Capital Markets Corp., Robert Herrick of Marsh Risk & Insurance Services, and Michael Pinsel of Sidley Austin Brown & Wood analyze the true financial risk characteristics of the insurance industry's exposure to asbestos liability. Mr. Goldman, Mr. Dubinsky, Mr. Herrick, and Mr. Pinsel also review the appetite of non-insurance industry capital market financiers, the role of risk securitization and insurance-based derivatives, and the role of loss mitigation, finite and other "alternative" insurance / reinsurance products. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 LexisNexis Wall Street F. Asb. 5&view=full&origination_code=00144 Mark Behrens of Shook Hardy & Bacon, Frederick Baron of Baron & Budd, and Perry Weitz of Weitz and Luxenberg discuss the latest update on the status of the federal legislation and give an update on individual state legislative initiatives. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 LexisNexis Wall Street F. Asb. 6&view=full&origination_code=00144 Mark Goodman of Debevoise & Plimpton and Robert Kost of Lazard Fr res & Co. LLC discuss if the liabilities can be contained: piercing the corporate veil as well as buying an asbestos tainted company or the assets of an asbestos tainted company and buying the company and then selling off the assets. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Silica Med. Conf. 1 %22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate= Gary Friedman, M.D., of the Texas Occupational Medicine Institute discusses the terminology involved in reading, analyzing, and understanding x-rays, understanding the different impairments, and x-ray screening. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Silica Med. Conf. 2 %22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate= Kevin Colbert of Gardere Wynne & Sewell and Stacie Taylor of Motley Rice discuss how to analyze whether or not your case is a pure silica-related case or a mixed dust case. Since it is not always black and white, they also review how to handle causation issues in mixed dust cases. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Silica Med. Conf. 3 %22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate= Richard Faulk of Gardere Wynne & Sewell moderates as Lance Lubel of Heard, Robins, Cloud, Lubel & Greenwood and Cathy Gordon of Swartz Campbell discuss whether or not the manufacturers owe any duty to a sophisticated employer. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Silica Med. Conf. 4 %22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate= Richard Faulk of Gardere Wynne & Sewell and Gregory Coolidge of the Law Offices of Raphael Metzger give an analysis of the federal standards versus the standards in some key states for silica litigation including California, Texas, New York, South Carolina, and Illinois. They also discuss what is going on regarding expert admissibility in the state courts and how the lawyers are dealing with their standards. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Silica Med. Conf. 5 %22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate= Robert Scott of Abrams Scott & Bickley and Thomas Hart of Ricardson Patrick Westbrook & Brickman discuss various techniques when challenging an opponent's expert and defending your own expert. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Silica Med. Conf. 6 %22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEACNF&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate= James Hughes of Motley Rice and Stephen Tipps of Baker Botts discuss the latest information to develop up to the time of the conference as well as the status on state-wide MDLs and the status of the National MDL. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey 11th Ann. Ins. Insolv. & Reins. Roundtable. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Robert Hartwig, PhD, CPCU, Senior Vice President & Chief Economist of the Insurance Information Institute discusses the current economic pressure on the insurance and reinsurance industries. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey 11th Ann. Ins. Insolv. & Reins. Roundtable. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Jonathan Bank of CX Reinsurance Company Ltd. moderates as Vincent Dowling of Dowling & Partners Securities, Steven Newman of Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd., Neil Currie of the Currie Company, and Julius Bannister of Bannister International Research Organization discuss the financial performance of the reinsurance industry along with the casualties and winners, staying power, and the next 20 years. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey 11th Ann. Ins. Insolv. & Reins. Roundtable. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 The issue of reinsurer collateral is being hotly debated. Should there be an international regulation? If so, can a collateral policy be agreed upon by U.S. and international reinsurers? Does the current U.S. system of reinsurance regulation present trade barriers to non-U.S. reinsurers? Would relaxation of the U.S. Collateralization requirements affect the solvency of the U.S. industry? What is mutual recognition and why should we care about it? The enforceability of U.S. judgments - a loophole for non-U.S. reinsurers or a red-herring? John Andrews of SCOR Reinsurance Company leads this session as Debra Hall of Reinsurance Association of America gives the U.S. reinsurer perspective and Ernst Csiszar of the NAIC gives the U.S. regulator perspective. Hildegard Stuke of Hannover RE offers the foreign reinsurer perspective as well as the foreign regulator perspective while Keith Lennox of the A.M. Best Company gives the rating agency perspective. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey 11th Ann. Ins. Insolv. & Reins. Roundtable. 4&view=full&origination_code=00144 Peter Skarzynski of Strategos discusses innovation and sustainable growth in terms of insurance insolvency and reinsurance. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey 11th Ann. Ins. Insolv. & Reins. Roundtable. 5&view=full&origination_code=00144 Vincent Laurenzano of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan moderates a discussion describing how each of the models work, what makes them different from one another, and why one model is better than the other under certain circumstances. Joseph Torti III of the State of Rhode Island Insurance Department covers the Rhode Island Model and Dorothy Cory-Wright of Kendall Freeman represents the EU Model. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey 11th Ann. Ins. Insolv. & Reins. Roundtable. 6&view=full&origination_code=00144 Daniel Torpey of Ernst & Young moderates as William Rosenblatt of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan and William Lowry of Capital Decision Sciences discuss how to make reinsurers stronger and structured finance for the benefit of insurance companies to solve financial statement issues. They also discuss the Loss of Certainty Effect and regaining resiliency and quality in the insurance marketplace and contract performance and its effect on the marketplace. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey 11th Ann. Ins. Insolv. & Reins. Roundtable. 7&view=full&origination_code=00144 Stephen Schwab of Piper Rudnick and Therese Vaughan of the Iowa Insurance Division moderate the panel through the following topics: Corporate parents - How much protection does the corporate veil provide? Directors and officers - How does "ordinary business judgment" result in insolvency, and should Board action be imputed by the receiver? Actuaries - Are their statistical analyses reliable? Auditors - How can they get the numbers so wrong? Lawyers - When does the law turn against them and how has Sarbanes changed things? Regulators and receivers - Are they entitled to immunity at any time? Guaranty Funds - Do they exacerbate the problem? Rating agencies - Are they the "real" regulators? Do they start the run on the bank? Reinsurers - Are they subject to any real control, and do they have any incentive to cooperate? The Legion Decision - Regulator liability for failing to commute; exacerbating a bad situation; and cut-throughs. Panel members include: Robert Hall of RMH Consulting, Robert Craig of Robert F. Craig P.C. A Limited Liability Organization, James Schacht of PricewaterhouseCoopers, C. Phillip Curley of Robinson Curley & Clayton, Teresa Snider of Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd, Christopher Kende of Cozen O'Connor, Vivien Tyrell of Kendall Freeman; Norris Clark of the California Department of Insurance, Grace Osborne of Standard & Poor's, Joseph Dailey of Dailey & SElznick, and Holly Bakke of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Ins. 101 Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Robert Lawrence of Shaw Pittman and Marialuisa Gallozzi of Covington & Burling discuss CGL liability insurance including components of a policy, declarations, jacket, endorsements; rules of construction and litigation guidelines, occurrence v. claims made v. occurrence first reported forms; covered injuries and liabilities: bodily injury, property damage, advertising injury; e-commerce coverages; and allocation and trigger issues. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Ins. 101 Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 J.W. Montgomery of Jones Day and Michael Verde of Katten Muchin Zavis Rosenman discuss property, specifically components of a policy, declarations, jacket, endorsement; rules of constructions and litigation guidelines; types of property and risks that are covered; insurable interest, period of coverage; typical wording: conditions, limitations, and exclusions; what constitutes a direct physical loss; and business interruption losses. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Ins. 101 Conf. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 Evan Smoak of Barger & Wolen LLP and Larry Schiffer of Leboeuf, Lamb, Green & MacRae discuss types of reinsurance (treaty vs. facultative, proportional vs. excess, financial reinsurance), basic reinsurance concepts (utmost good faith, "follow the fortunes," relationship with the underlying policy holder), key treaty provisions, and reinsurance arbitration. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Ins. 101 Conf. 4&view=full&origination_code=00144 Linda Kaiser of Cozen O'Connor discusses the relationship between federal and state regulation, functional areas subject to regulation and identification of unregulated areas, sources of regulatory authority, and emerging issues in insurance regulation. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Ins. 101 Conf. 5&view=full&origination_code=00144 James Barkley of Morin & Barkley and Benedict Lenhart of Counsel at Covington & Burling review notice and demands for coverage, investigating and evaluating the claim, reservation of rights letter / declinations, assessing other insurance and valuing the claim, settling the coverage claim, and preparing for litigation. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Ins. 101 Conf. 6&view=full&origination_code=00144 Douglas Houser and Dennis Wall discuss what is the latest on the "insurance company's right to be wrong", how State Farm vs. Campbell affects good faith, and how to minimize bad faith claims. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Ins. 101 Conf. 7&view=full&origination_code=00144 Michael Ginsberg of Jones Day and William Salzer of Swartz Campbell discuss attorney client privilege with insurer/insured communications, whether or not discovery from the underlying litigation is needed in the coverage dispute, settlement information/communications from the underlying action, checklist and analysis of the types of documents to pursue, where to find electronically stored information and protecting it, the kind of information used at trial, identification of the key documents each side should or should try to have produced, and analysis of the issues surrounding lost policies. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Innovative Def. Strategies Drug & Med. Device Litig. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Diane Sullivan of Dechert and Ava Lias-Booker of Saul Ewing discuss strategies for defending punitive damage claims in light of State Farm v. Campbell and other recent punitive damages cases; containing medical monitoring damages; disgorgement of profits claims; and new types of claims to expect from the plaintiff's bar. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Innovative Def. Strategies Drug & Med. Device Litig. Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Howard Cyr of Harvey Pennington Cabot Griffith & Renneisen moderates as David Martin of Medtronic, Inc., William Corley of Marks Gray, Frederick Fern of Harris Beach, Russell Piraino of Mallinckrodt, Anthony Portuese of Pfizer, Inc., Diane Sullivan of Dechert, and Douglas Schoettinger of Dow Corning Corporation discuss what in-house counsel expects from outside counsel today and what they will be looking for in the future. They will also review individual cases and strategies on how to settle them and why as well as aggregated claims - how to challenge them early and why. Finally, they will explore the good, the bad and the ugly - what they have learned about drug and device litigation from past successes and failures. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Innovative Def. Strategies Drug & Med. Device Litig. Conf. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 Robert Redmond of Williams Mullen discusses document depository function; multiple and joint access to confidential documents; defense team communications: calendaring, contact list, "chat" rooms, central posting of significant issues; and security issues. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 LexisNexis Emerg. Drugs & Devices Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Mary Williams of Hill Toriseva & Williams and James Capretz of Capretz Associates discuss aortic aneurysm stents and give an analysis of the litigation over this recalled device. They also review cypher stents and whether or not there were too many failures since April 2003 to stay on the market as well as the St. Jude Medical Bypass Connector. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 LexisNexis Emerg. Drugs & Devices Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Carl Frankovitch of Frankovitch Anetakis Colantonio & Simon discusses serzone and the litigation surrounding the drug. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 LexisNexis Emerg. Drugs & Devices Conf. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 Leslie O'Leary of Williams Dailey O'Leary Craine & Love discusses PPA and Ephedra. Michael Williams of Williams Dailey O'Leary Craine & Love discusses Thimerosal. Leslie Bryan of Doffermyre Shields Canfield Knowles & Devine and Geoffrey White of White Meany & Wetherall review breast implants. Charles Zimmerman of Zimmerman Reed covers Baycol and Propulsid. Deborah Kerr of Goldberg & Osborne reviews fen-phen and Aaron Levin of Aaron M. Levine & Associates discusses D.E.S. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 LexisNexis Emerg. Drugs & Devices Conf. 4&view=full&origination_code=00144 James Sokolove of the Law Offices of James Sokolove and Matthew Garretson of The Garretson Law Firm and Little Meyers Garretson & Associates discuss the ethics in mass tort marketing and mass tort settlements. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Welding Rod Litig. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Howard Sandler, MD, of Sandler Occupational Medicine Associates discusses known and unproven health effects, low-dose vs. high-dose exposures of manganese: thresholds and dose response, differentiated welding exposures from other exposures, and causal associations for various neurological effects of manganese exposure. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Welding Rod Litig. Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Neil Zimmerman, PhD, PE, CIH of Purdue University School of Health Sciences and Sheldon Rabinovitz, PhD, CIH, of Sandler Occupational Medicine Associates, Inc. discuss exposure assessment and estimation, how to sample for welding fumes, safe/unsafe levels, reconstruction of past exposures, and risk communication responsibilities and requirements. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Welding Rod Litig. Conf. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 David Masur, PhD, ABPP, Clinical Professor of Neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine & Director of Neuropsychology at Montefiore Medical Center discusses the neuropsychological effects caused by Manganese exposure. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Prac. Training Claims Prof. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Nicholas Gimbel of McCarter & English and James Veach of Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass give an analysis of additional named insured issues and provisions in the insurance contract including language contained in endorsements. Mr. Gimbel and Mr. Veach also discuss certificates of insurance, assignment of policies, and acquisitions and scope of insurance after a company merges and/or is acquired. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Prac. Training Claims Prof. Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Christine Wichers of Choate Hall & Stewart discusses what you should do when you receive notice of an employment claim, what types of employment claims are covered by EPLI contracts and not CGL contracts, how you can help your insureds avoid employment lawsuits, and trends in employment claims and EPLI insurance. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Reinsurance 101 Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Richard March of United National Group, Daniel O'Keefe of Benfield Inc., and Robert Sweeney Jr. of Lord Bissell & Brook LLP discuss notice, billings, right to associate, and the role of intermediary in the claims and the collection process. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Reinsurance 101 Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Emilie Bakal of Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass and Christopher Kende of Cozen O'Connor give an explanation of Lloyd's of London and Equitas: a historical overview of Lloyd's, how it is set up, how it is regulated. In addition, Ms. Bakal and Mr. Kende review the Institute of London Underwriters and Brokers. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Reinsurance 101 Conf. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 Daniel Hargraves of Hargraves McConnell & Costigan and Thomas Allen of White and Williams LLP discuss litigation vs. arbitration: difference in discovery, difference in summary judgment; difference in use of experts, privilege, and compelling arbitration. Mr. Hargraves and Mr. Allen also review consolidation, confirming arbitration awards, and the role of ARIAS, AAA, and FAA. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Reinsurance 101 Conf. 4&view=full&origination_code=00144 Mark Kareken of Nationwide Indemnity Company, Andrew Farckman of O'Melveny & Myers LLP, and Peter Scarpato of America International Companies discuss organizational meetings, ex parte communications, honorable engagement, abstention for strict rules of law, conflicts for arbiters, and current expectations. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Reinsurance 101 Conf. 5&view=full&origination_code=00144 Philip Loree, Jr. of Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP, Mark MacQueen of ACE USA, Rhonda Rittenberg of Prince, Lobel, Glovsky & Tye LLP, and Paul McGee of Horizon Management Group, LLC, discuss terrorism, asbestos, allocation, follow the fortunes, and financial products. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey 2nd Ann. Adv. Ins. Coverage Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Daniel Aronowitz of Shaw Pittman and Duane Sigelko of Sachnoff & Weaver give an analysis and an overview of the latest D&O and fiduciary liability cases. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey 2nd Ann. Adv. Ins. Coverage Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Philip Hecht of Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, Mark Cahill of Choate Hall & Stewart, and Merril Hirsh of Ross Dixon & Bell give an update on the Third Circuit Combustion Engineering Case and its effect on pending bankruptcies. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey 2nd Ann. Adv. Ins. Coverage Conf. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 Mary Borja of Wiley Rein & Fielding and Tracy Alan Saxe of Saxe Doernberger & Vita discuss the latest with construction defect claims - the fastest growing area of coverage law. They also demystify the impaired property exclusion. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey 2nd Ann. Adv. Ins. Coverage Conf. 4&view=full&origination_code=00144 Martin Pentz of Nutter McClennen & Fish discusses under what circumstances policyholders select independent counsel, what rates are "reasonable," and billing guidelines, specifically, whether or not they are appropriate, what kinds of controls can insurers have, and what insureds can do to prevent or limit their use. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey 2nd Ann. Adv. Ins. Coverage Conf. 5&view=full&origination_code=00144 David Schaefer of Armfield Harrison & Thomas, Matthew Schlesinger of McKenna Long & Aldridge, and Lori Siwik of Risk International Services give an overview of the SAFETY Act and the liability limits afforded by the Act for designated or certified anti-terrorism technology. They also discuss what type and amounts of insurance must a company have to obtain SAFETY Act certification and the insurance industry's reaction to the SAFETY Act. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey 2nd Ann. Adv. Ins. Coverage Conf. 6&view=full&origination_code=00144 Thomas Brunner of Wiley Rein & Fielding discusses recent events and whether or not silica claims are increasing in response to inactive asbestos dockets and the potential for asbestos legislation. Mr. Brunner also gives a brief overview of the science of silica and discusses insurance coverage issues and the relationship between silica and asbestos. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Water Contamination Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Mitchell Breit of Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach, LLP gives the plaintiff perspective while Craig Zimmerman covers the defense perspective as they discuss pre-emption and primary jurisdiction, the decision not to certify the class, and lessons for the future. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Water Contamination Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Shawn Collins of the Collins Law Firm, Thomas Raleigh of Napoli Kaiser Bern & Associates, and Richard Coffin of Barg Coffin Lewis & Trapp discuss manufacturer liability, personal injury and property damage claims, citizen suits for alleged statutory violations, and federal & state enforcement and cost recovery actions. Mr. Collins, Mr. Raleigh, and Mr. Coffin also review class action groundwater contamination cases, water districts, municipalities, and the effect of the potential legislation. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Water Contamination Conf. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 Keith Robinson of Gonzalez & Robinson gives the plaintiff perspective as Thomas Donnelly of Heller Ehrman White & McAuliffe covers the defense perspective while David Spath of the Division of Drinking Water & Environmental Management, Department of Health Services and Ingrid Verstraeten of the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Discipline share their knowledge. Specifically, they discuss perchlorate, endocrine disrupters, personal healthcare products, VOC's, PCE, TCE, and Arsenic. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Water Contamination Conf. 4&view=full&origination_code=00144 Peter Valberg, PhD, of Gradient Corporation and David Ropeik of the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis discuss quantitative factors that help determine risk, why we fear the things we fear, specific risk perception factors that increase or decrease fear, and how to use risk perception to achieve more effective risk communication. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey PPA Litig. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 James Gotz of Robinson & Cole and Jean Hoepfel, PhD, of Scientific Evidence, Inc., and the University of Texas School of Public Health discuss the status of Daubert and Kelly/Frye Rulings in the MDL and state courts, why the general causation science issues raised in Daubert motions will still be in issue at trials, and the defense attacks on general causation scientific evidence and how to overcome them. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey PPA Litig. Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 Michael Weinkowitz of Levin Fishbein Sedran & Berman discusses motions, jurisdictional issues, case management, recent trial outcomes, and additional trials scheduled. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Baycol Litig. Conf. 1&view=full&origination_code=00144 Frederick Longer of Levin Fishbein Sedran & Berman discusses injury, monitoring and rebate class action updates, and the future of pharmaceutical class actions. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Baycol Litig. Conf. 2&view=full&origination_code=00144 James Szaller of Brown & Szaller discusses Baycol lessons, specifically: The jury knows so "don't overreach!", Does the plaintiff pass the believability/likability test?, Where's the hook? No hook - no meaningful verdict, and They've raised FDA defenses: so, is there a back door? View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Baycol Litig. Conf. 3&view=full&origination_code=00144 Robert Jenner of Janet Willoughby Gershon Getz & Jenner and Larry O'Neal of Shook Hardy & Bacon review how to prepare cases for settlement discussions and how the "program" works. View materials on lexis.com http://www.lexis.com/research/xlink?showcidslinks=on&source=MEALEY;MEACNF&search=2004-1 Mealey Baycol Litig. Conf. 4&view=full&origination_code=00144 Barry Hill of Hill Toriseva & Williams discusses release requirements, double holdbacks, special bank accounts, and government claim letters. View materials on lexis.com