Fen-Phen Litigation Conference
May 6-7, 2004
The Westin Hotel, Philadelphia

Conference Chaired by
Jerry P. Alexander, Esq., Alexander & Associates, Omaha, NE
Michael D. Fishbein, Esq., Levin Fishbein Sedran & Berman, Philadelphia, PA

Conference Agenda

Thursday, May 6, 2004

8:00
Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00
Introduction and Opening Remarks
Jerry Alexander, Alexander & Associates
Michael Fishbein, Levin Fishbein Sedran & Berman

9:15
The Matrix Claims & Audit Results
• Proposals to the Court in response to Wyeth's Emergency Motions
to Stay all processing and payment of matrix claims
• Status of audits and audit procedures
Michael Fishbein, Levin Fishbein Sedran & Berman
Laurence Berman, Levin Fishbein Sedran & Berman

10:15
Morning Break

10:30
Fund Solvency – Status Update
• What is the financial status of the National Settlement?
• Available funds vs. viable claims
• What is Wyeth's financial condition?
Jerry Alexander, Alexander & Associates
Louis Olerio, Merrill Lynch

11:00
The Trust & The 6th Amendment
• Status of 6th Amendment rights
• Staying in vs. getting out
Wayne Spivey, Shrager Spivey & Sachs

11:30
Opt-out Procedural Issues in MDL 1203
• PTO 3370
• Severance of multi-plaintiff complaints
• Assignment of DID dates
• Discovery timing issues
Laurence Berman, Levin Fishbein Sedran & Berman

12:00
Networking Luncheon

1:30
Echocardiograms
• Supervision – What is it and do your claims have it?
• Clinical Criteria vs. National Settlement Criteria
Ellen Presby, Baron & Budd

2:15
Afternoon Break

2:30
Trial Preparation Strategies
• Medical evidence
• The nature and extent of depositions being taken by Wyeth
• What experts do you need to prove your case?
- Cardiologists
- FDA experts
- Pharmacologists
- Epidemiologists
• Medical testimony as to propriety of your qualifying echocardiogram
James Morris Jr., Provost Umphrey Law Firm

3:15
An Update from the Field Part I – Opt-out Trials
• With one win & one loss – what has worked and what has not?
James Morris, Provost Umphrey Law Firm
Michael Miller, Miller & Associates
Kip Petroff, Petroff & Associates
Antonio Martinez, Martinez Berrera & Martinez

4:00
An Update from the Field Part II – PPH trials
• PPH trials
• Jurisdictional issues
Joseph Saunders, Saunders & Walker

4:30
Status of Fen-Phen Appeals
• What is an appeal?
• What is the status of the key appellate cases?
• Overview and analysis of the main issues on appeal
Michael Fishbein, Levin Fishbein Sedran & Berman

5:00
Networking Reception

Friday, May 7, 2004

8:30
Continental Breakfast

9:00
The Science You Need to Know
• Progression of valve disease
• The evidence Wyeth has proffered in other trials
Jean Hoepfel, PhD, President, Scientific Evidence, Inc.

10:00
Morning Break

10:15
Getting To Trial
• Medical Eligibility
• Wyeth’s challenges to a claimant’s right to sue
Sol Weiss, Anapol Schwartz Weiss Cohan Feldman & Smalley

11:15
Adjourn

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Registration Fee
The registration fee includes continental breakfast each day, one luncheon, attendance at all conference sessions, a copy of the conference handbook on CD, networking reception, and coffee breaks. The registration fee is $1145 for the first attendee.

How to Register
Fax is the best way to enroll, allowing us to attend to your registration immediately. Please fax this form to (610)768-0303, call 1-800-MEALEYS, (610)768-7800, e-mail mealeyseminars@lexisnexis.com or mail this form with payment to Mealey Publications, P.O. Box 62090, King of Prussia, PA 19406-0230. Receipt of payment guarantees your registration.

Special Discounts
• Corporate Discount — $200 off — $945
• Additional registrants from the same firm or company — $150 off — $995
• Government employees — one-third off — $765
• Sitting judges — attend free
• Paralegals — two-thirds off — $380

Special Needs
Should you have any special needs, please contact Mealey’s at least three weeks prior to the conference, to allow us time to make reasonable accommodations.

Hotel Accommodations
The Westin Hotel is located at 99 South 17th Street at Liberty Place, just 20 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport. Attendees should make reservations directly with the hotel by calling (215) 563-1600. When making reservations, indicate that you are attending Mealey’s Fen-Phen Litigation Conference, May 6-7, 2004. A block of rooms has been reserved for attendees at a rate of $189 a night for a single or double room. The cut-off date for this rate is April 12. After that date, this rate will be offered based on space availability. Please note, there are a limited number of rooms in our room block so make your reservations early. For alternative hotels and rates, please call us at (610) 768-7800.

Cancellation Policy
Registrants who cancel on or before April 22 will receive a full refund. Registrants cancelling from April 23-29 will receive a full credit towards another Mealey’s conference. Cancellations made after April 29 will be subject to a 25% administrative fee; the remaining amount will be credited towards another Mealey’s conference. Credits must be used within one year of the date of issuance. Substitutions may be made at any time.

Conference on Audiotape
If you cannot attend this conference, take advantage of our new audiotape conference service. For more information call 1-800-MEALEYS or e-mail mealeyseminars@lexisnexis.com

CLE Credit
Credits will be available from all states with mandatory requirements. For more information visit www.mealeys.com and click on ‘Conferences’, or call 1-800-Mealeys.

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