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Charlie Mullin discusses damages estimation in bad faith litigation at Mealey’s conference

WASHINGTON DC, November 3, 2008—Bates White Partner Charles H. Mullin, PhD, will speak at Mealey’s Bad Faith Litigation Conference on November 6–7, 2008, in New York NY. Dr. Mullin will participate on the panel “Damages in a Bad Faith Case.”

In particular, Dr. Mullin will discuss the economics of consequential damages that arise from bad faith actions such as foregone business opportunities and the increased cost of capital. He will show that, in the worst case, the existence of bad faith can result in bankruptcy and “but for” the bad faith, a bankrupt company would have otherwise been financially healthy and sustainable over the long term.

Dr. Mullin is a recognized expert on asbestos-related matters. He provides advice and expert analysis on asbestos liability issues involving insurance coverage, bankruptcies, and due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and spin-offs. He has authored numerous expert reports and provided expert testimony in asbestos-related insurance matters, as well as provided due diligence reports for corporate transactions.

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