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Simmons Hanly Conroy’s support blog is a place for clients and families to find news, education, and inspirational stories about the following areas of litigation: mesothelioma and asbestos, dangerous drugs and devices, consumer protection and mass torts, personal injury and environmental litigation.
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Simmons employee Amy Bourland honored as Woman of Distinction by YWCA
A longtime Simmons Hanly Conroy employee, Amy Bourland, was recently selected as one of the YWCA of Alton’s 2010 Distinguished Women. To be selected, a woman must demonstrate exemplary community service and advance… Read More
Antacid drugs linked to increased risk of bone fractures, FDA warns
Take a pill for heartburn and you could fracture a bone. While it won’t happen overnight, the FDA released a warning last week informing consumers that long-term use of such drugs, known as proton… Read More
Simmons Hanly Conroy to Attend 2010 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma
It’s once again that time of year when the mesothelioma community descends on Washington, D.C. for the 2010 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma hosted by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation This year the 3-day meso… Read More
4th Annual SEF Dinner Auction Raises over $200k for Local Charities
Last Thursday night was a very special night for the Simmons Employee Foundation. We were able to help two local charities whose work improves the quality of life for so many children and… Read More
Simmons Hanly Conroy Monitors Tylenol Recalls, FDA Investigation
Due to reports of serious side effects, McNeil, a division of Johnson & Johnson, has made four major recalls of over-the-counter products, including Tylenol, Motrin and Benadryl, in the past seven months.… Read More
Stand Up 2 Cancer broadcast provides opportunity to increase awareness about mesothelioma
On Sept. 10, all the major television networks and several other broadcasters will once again air the 3-hour marathon Stand Up 2 Cancer. When SU2C aired in 2008, the program helped raise more than… Read More
Simmons Hanly Conroy Employees “Get the Lead Out” in Support of a Mesothelioma Cure
It was cold on the morning of March 27, 2010, but that didn’t stop Gregg Kirkland and attorney Melissa Schopfer from the Simmons law firm from taking the street to fight for… Read More
Senate Resolution Declares a New “National Asbestos Awareness Week”
Senate Resolution Declares a New “National Asbestos Awareness Week” At the beginning of March, I was excited to pass along the news that the U.S. Senate planned to introduce a resolution to… Read More
Senate Resolution Declares a New "National Asbestos Awareness Week"
Senate Resolution Declares a New “National Asbestos Awareness Week” At the beginning of March, I was excited to pass along the news that the U.S. Senate planned to introduce a resolution to… Read More
Merlin Olsen, NFL Legend and Television Star, Passes Away from Mesothelioma
With the passing of Merlin Olsen this week, famous NFL legend and television star, the word “mesothelioma” has rippled through the airwaves and headlines of giant media outlets like CNN, the New… Read More
