All posts by Simmons Hanly Conroy
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 23, 2012
ADAO Spreads Asbestos Awareness Through Washington, D.C.
Legislators from sixteen states attended an informational Senate Briefing last week entitled “Asbestos: The Impact on Public Health, the Environment, and the Economy.” The session, organized by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 20, 2012
FDA’s Recent Yaz, Yasmin Vote Under Scrutiny
A recent MedPage Today article printed in EveryDay Health* reports that four FDA medical advisors voting on the risks versus benefits of birth control medications, like Yaz and Yasmin, had ties to Bayer. These FDA… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 20, 2012
1/20/12: Mesothelioma & Asbestos News Report
As part of our commitment to helping families affected by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, the mesothelioma lawyers at the Firm are offering information on asbestos exposure, mesothelioma diagnosis, and treatment options.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 16, 2012
01/06/12: Mesothelioma & Asbestos Information
As part of our commitment to offering news and information concerning asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, the mesothelioma lawyers at the Firm have rounded up some of this week’s headlines. Recent Mesothelioma Treatment… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 3, 2012
Vioxx Settlement in Ohio
A November 23, 2011, Cleveland.com article reports that the state of Ohio will receive a $22.8 million settlement from the Merck, the manufacturer of the recalled drug Vioxx. This is according to… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 5, 2011
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Report: December 5
As a leading mesothelioma law firm, the mesothelioma lawyers from the Firm are committed to offering information on asbestos exposure, mesothelioma diagnosis, and treatment options. Here are a couple of mesothelioma-related stories… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 3, 2011
Yaz Causes More Harm Than Good
The FDA recently released the results of their long-expected study on contraceptives containing drospirenone. It confirmed that women who take contraceptives such as Yaz are 75 percent more likely to suffer serious side effects… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 11, 2011
Avandia Revised Warning Not Adequate, Court Rules
A federal court has agreed with plaintiff’s counsel in a recent ruling that warnings about the dangers of Avandia, a drug used to help manage Type II Diabetes, may have been inadequate, according… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 3, 2011
“Standing” to Sue: Homeowners To Have Their Day in Court Against ‘Backdrop of National Housing Crisis’
Almost two years ago several homeowners filed lawsuits accusing eight major homebuilders of causing them serious financial injuries. These injuries came to light when the housing market crashed and these normal, responsible… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 21, 2011
Simmons Hanly Conroy’s Miles for Meso 5K Coming this Weekend
We’re having a busy week here at the firm getting ready for our annual Miles for Meso 5K race, which is happening this Saturday. This year we’ve increased the prize money for… Read More
