WASHINGTON, D.C., June 4, 2013 — A new American Bar Association task force will address issues relating to asbestos trusts and the litigation system at a hearing June 5-6 at the ABA’s offices in Washington, D.C. The event, hosted by ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section’s Task Force on Asbestos Litigation and the Bankruptcy Trusts, will feature panels of academic experts and attorneys discussing topics such as providing proper compensation for plaintiffs, protecting trusts from fraud and erroneous payments, and preserving trust funds for future claimants.

What: Task Force on Asbestos Litigation and the Bankruptcy Trusts Hearing

When: June 5-6

Where: American Bar Association 1050 Connecticut Ave. NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036

For a complete schedule of panels and speakers, please click here.

There is no charge for media covering this event. For media credentials and more information, please contact Emily Ortman at Emily.Ortman@americanbar.org.

The ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section unites plaintiff, defense, insurance and corporate counsel to advance the civil justice system. TIPS is a national source of expertise in tort, trial and insurance practice and brings lawyers together to share information and speak out on issues of importance. The section has about 25,000 members and 32 general committees that focus on substantive and procedural matters in areas across the broad spectrum of civil law and practice.

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