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Duane Morris Partner Mitchell L. Lathrop to Speak at the 15th Annual National Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Issues Conference
October 3, 2008 | Chicago
| Union League Club
Duane Morris partner Mitchell L. Lathrop will be speaking at the 15th annual National Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Issues (FETTI) Conference, to be held October 1-3, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Lathrop's topic, titled "World Trade Center: Defending a Disaster and Claims for Coverage," will take place on Friday, October 3, from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. In this discussion, he will present information on the following coverage issues:
- Federal vs. State Jurisdiction
- Duty to Defend and Reimbursement of Defense Costs
- Types of Coverage and Damages Potentially at Issue
- Key Policy Terms
About the 2008 FETTI Conference
This conference provides timely exploration on a broad range of environmental issues on topics, including:
- Pollution 2008: What's New in the Courts
- Tort Reform Update and How Plaintiffs Are Trying to Get Around It
- All Sum States in Review
- Recent Developments in Personal Injury and Property Damage from Groundwater Contamination
- Practical Review of Jury Forms Consideration in Various Jurisdictions
- Imported Products and Environmental Liabilities from Them
- What a Claim Rep Has to Have from Defense Counsel
- A variety of future tort topics, like a practical guide to E-discovery and what torts are waiting around the corner
For more information or to register for the conference, please visit the 2008 FETTI Conference website.