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Thursday, May 13, 2021
| Time (Central) | Program |
|---|---|
| 10:00–10:15 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions Evelyn F. Davis, Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP, Atlanta, GA Joseph D. Cohen, Porter Hedges LLP, Houston, TX |
| 10:15–11:15 a.m. | Virtual Trial – Real Error This presentation will address the ethical issues associated with remote trials. Edward R. Hugo, Hugo Parker, LLP, San Francisco, CA |
| 11:15–11:25 a.m. | Break |
| 11:25 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Daubert Challenges of Novel Plaintiffs' Analytical Methods/FDA Counting Criteria This session will address recent challenges to new testing methodologies. Christopher S. Kozak, Landman Corsi Ballaine & Ford P.C., Newark, NJ |
| 12:00–12:30 p.m. | Break |
| 12:30–1:15 p.m. | Malignant Mesothelioma and Its Non-Asbestos Causes: Talcum Powder Does not Create Occult Asbestos Exposure Eric D. Cook, Willcox Savage, P.C., Norfolk, VA |
| 1:15–1:25 p.m. | Break |
| 1:25–2:10 p.m. | Breakout 1: ISRTP Dennis J. Paustenbach, PhD, DABT, CIH, Paustenbach & Associates, Jackson, WY David G. Sarvadi, Keller and Heckman, LLP, Washington, DC Breakout 2: Retailer Liability This session will focus on liability issues related to retailers of talcum powder products. Keith M. Ameele, Foley & Mansfield, LLP, Los Angeles, CA Ira D. Goldberg, BHC Law Group, Emeryville, CA Breakout 3: Carrier Breakout Session Amanda Webber, Allianz Resolution Management, Novato, CA |
| 2:10–2:20 p.m. | Break |
| 2:20–3:20 p.m. | Rosner and Williams Miner and Miller Studies and "Potential Airborne Asbestos Exposure and Risk Associated with the Historical Use of Cosmetic Talcum Powder Products" This presentation will focus on the recent Rosner and Williams Miner and Miller Studies. Amanda M. Burns, MSPH, DABT, Cardno ChemRisk, Brooklyn, NY |
| 3:20–3:25 p.m. | Break or Adjourn |
| 3:25–4:25 p.m. | Networking Activities |
Friday, May 14, 2021
| Time (Central) | Program |
|---|---|
| 10:00–10:10 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions Edward R. Ulloa, Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP, Los Angeles, CA |
| 10:10–11:10 a.m. | Issues to Confront with Jury Selection This presentation will focus on current affairs as they relate to jury selection. It will provide an overview of four main areas, including the COVID-19 pandemic, female jurors as they relates to talcum powder use, the current racial strife, and manufacturers removal of talcum products mid-litigation Susan G. Fillichio, Fillichio & Hastings Litigation Consulting, El Segundo, CA Rick R. Fuentes, PhD, R&D Strategic Solutions, LLC, Mobile, AL |
| 11:10–11:20 a.m. | Break |
| 11:20 a.m.–12:05 p.m. | Potential Carcinogenicity of Fragrance and Heavy Metal from Cosmetic Talc Brent D. Kerger, PhD, DABT, Exponent, Orange County, CA Anne E. Loccisano, Exponent, Orange County, CA |
| 12:05–12:15 p.m. | Break |
| 12:15–12:50 p.m. | Occupational Exposures to Cosmetic Talc and Risk of Mesothelioma: An Updated Pooled Cohort and Statistical Power Analysis with Considerations for Latency Period A. Michael Ierardi, MES, MS, Cardno ChemRisk, Brooklyn, NY |
| 12:50–1:00 p.m. | Break |
| 1:00–1:45 p.m. | Plaintiffs' Attack on Cosmetic Talc Epidemiology Erika L. Muse, Foley & Mansfield, New York, NY |
| 1:45–1:50 p.m. | Break or Adjourn |
| 1:50–2:50 p.m. | Networking Activities |