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$A Practical Framework for Evaluating Litigation Risk Associated with Hydrofracking in Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production$
A Practical Framework for Evaluating Litigation Risk Associated with Hydrofracking in Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production

The resurgence of the oil and natural gas industry in the United States and Canada has drawn closer scrutiny and heightened concerns about the use of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” in extracting hydrocarbons.
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The Philadelphia Story

“The Philadelphia Story: Asbestos litigation, bankruptcy trusts, and changes in exposure allegations from 1991—2010,” is Bates White’s newest paper published in Mealey’s Litigation Report: Asbestos. It discusses pre-and post-Bankruptcy Wave impacts on the claiming behavior in asbestos lawsuits.
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Weathering the Storm

Damage from the June 2012 Derecho
Image courtesy of Arlington County, VA

Bates White Partner Nicolas Puga participates in Maryland State Governor O’Malley’s Resiliency Task Force.

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Bates White analysis provides support for Express Scripts' acquisition of Medco

Pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts completed its $29 billion acquisition of Medco Health Solutions on April 2 after the Federal Trade Commission closed its eight month investigation of the proposed acquisition.
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Bates White Partner Christopher Stomberg authors white paper on policy priorities and the value of life