International Asbestos Litigation
Court of Appeal EL Trigger decision
Developments in asbestos litigation show no sign of abating. Highlights in the UK include the implications of the Court of Appeal EL Trigger decision, minimal exposure cases and the ramifications of the Scottish Court’s handling of pleural plaques.
Federal court silica litigation decision by Judge Janis Jack
In the US, questions remain over how far the legal landscape has changed following tort reform and the federal court silica litigation decision by Judge Janis Jack. There is also concern that a second wave of asbestos bankruptcies is on the horizon.
Asbestos exposure and lung cancer cases
Significant changes to asbestos litigation have also taken place in Australia following a series of cases revolving around low dosage asbestos cases and establishing the relationship between asbestos exposure and lung cancer cases.
Understanding the implications of these recent decisions and developments is imperative to effectively manage claims. At Butterworths forthcoming International Asbestos Litigation Conference a multi-disciplinary panel of international experts will be on-hand to guide you through the myriad changes affecting the international asbestos litigation landscape.
