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Charles Bates and Charles Mullin discuss developments in liability forecasting
and claims resolution at Mealey’s Asbestos Bankruptcy Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 24, 2006—Charles
Bates, Ph.D., President and Senior Partner of Bates White, and fellow Partner
Charles Mullin, Ph.D., will speak at
Mealey’s Asbestos Bankruptcy Conference on Thursday and Friday, June 7 and 8, in
Chicago, Ill.
Dr. Bates will participate in a panel discussion titled “The Intersection Between
Traditional Litigation & The New Bankruptcy Trusts.” Ongoing judicial and legal
reviews are creating new uncertainties for companies involved in asbestos litigation.
According to Dr. Bates, it is critical to perform detailed analyses that consider these
new developments’ effects on liability forecasts. Dr. Bates will explore the economic
impacts of the recent changes in legislation, medical standards, and trust administration.
Dr. Mullin, speaking on a panel titled “Another Chapter In Asbestos Bankruptcy
Litigation—What Does The Future Hold?” will discuss alternatives to the bankruptcy
process. He will introduce a new financial instrument (outside of the bankruptcy system) that
helps companies with asbestos-related tort liabilities to permanently resolve those liabilities.
About Bates White
Bates White is a consulting firm offering services in economics, finance, and business strategy to leading law firms,
Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies. We provide our clients with a unique combination of quantitative and
analytical expertise, and an understanding of business issues across a range of industries. Bates White has offices
in Washington, D.C., and San Diego, Calif.
www.bateswhite.com
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