HB Litigation Conferences

Asbestos Litigation 2009 – Part 1

Why Is It STILL The Most Massive of Mass Torts? By Tom Hagy* Back in the ‘80s when I was desk-to-desk with legal journalist and publisher Mike Mealey reporting on asbestos litigation (and even Swine Flu vaccine litigation!), some smart and informed attorneys thought the litigation would be over by now, or at least winding [...]

Placitella, Jubelirer on Aggregate Settlements

Christopher Placitella of Cohen, Placitella & Roth and Eliot Jubilirer of Schiff Hardin LLP took on the subject of aggregate settlements during HB Litigation Conferences’ June 3, 2009, Judicial Forum on Asbestos. Plaintiff attorney Placitella said asbestos litigants are practicing in two litigation worlds right now: one comprising claims involving malignancy, the other comprising non-malignancy [...]

National Asbestos Conference: The Chairmen’s Mission Statement

HB is proud to host forums for exchanging ideas, networking and even solving problems.   It’s with that in mind that we want to draw your attention to the mission statement prepared by the three chairmen of our upcoming National Asbestos Litigation Conference.   The Chairs’ Mission Statement We know many of the faces in [...]

Asbestos Judges Talk! A “Must Watch” Prior to June 3 Asbestos Judicial Forum & Sept. 23-25 National Asbestos Conference

A panel of asbestos judges assembled in Beverly Hills in March during HB’s Emerging Trends in Asbestos Conference, where they shared their insights and perspectives on trial and settlement strategies, case values, discovery, docket backlogs, bankruptcy trusts and more.  Several of these judges will appear at our June 3 Judicial Forum. See below for complete video coverage of the [...]

FREE Clips of Recent Asbestos Litigation Conferences – Part 1

Asbestos Verdict Retrospective

Yasmin Mancini of Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney and John A. Barnerd of SimmonsCooper LLC gave a thorough and statistic-rich review of trends in asbestos verdicts during HB’s March 2009 Emerging Asbestos Litigation Conference.  Here is a healthy excerpt from that session.  You may purchase DVDs or CDs of this and other sessions, or the [...]

Dickstein Shapiro’s Scott Godes on Insurance Coverage for Asbestos Non-Products (Part 4)

Scott Godes spoke at HB’s Emerging Asbestos Litigation Conference held March 9-11, 2009, in Beverly Hills.   This is Part Four, the final clip in this series.  (Recordings available.  See below.) Asbestos Litigation Video, Audio & Materials Packages — Order Today!

Lawrence Cetrulo on the Fairness of Asbestos Claim Valuations

Leading asbestos defense attorney Lawrence Cetrulo of Cetrulo & Capone LLP, speaking at HB’s Emerging Asbestos Litigation Conference in Beverly Hills in March 2009 on the fairness of asbestos claim valuation methods and transparency in the context of banktrupty trusts. Asbestos Litigation Video, Audio & Materials Packages — Order Today!

Robert Berkes Speaks on Insurance at HB’s Emerging Asbestos Litigation Conference (Part Two)

Robert Berkes, Esq. of Berkes, Crane, Robinson & Seal of Los Angeles speaks at HB’s Emerging Asbestos Litigation Conference during a session on insurance coverage issues for asbestos non-products. This is Part Two. Asbestos Litigation Video, Audio & Materials Packages — Order Today!

Robert Berkes Speaking on Asbestos Insurance Issues (Part 1)

Robert Berkes, Esq. of Berkes, Crane, Robinson & Seal of Los Angeles speaks at HB’s Emerging Asbestos Litigation Conference during a session on insurance coverage issues for asbestos non-products. This is Part One. Asbestos Litigation Video, Audio & Materials Packages — Order Today!