Mealey's is a popular litigation report, detailing litigation each year by type. Mealey's asbestos report is one of the most popular of the Mealey documents, since asbestos litigation is so popular. Those in the legal field as well as those in the insurance field wish to keep abreast of litigation surrounding asbestos exposure. Mealey's is a product of LexisNexis, and their reports can be purchased online for those who need access to the information. If you're considering filing a personal injury lawsuit for exposure to asbestos, your attorney will likely consult Mealey's asbestos report as a resource in handling your case. Though asbestos has been highly regulated in the US since 1970's Clean Air Act, asbestos cases are still being filed and are still pending. In part, this is due to the latency of asbestos related diseases. Many time, these illnesses do not surface until 10-20 years after the asbestos exposure.