'Asbestos' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 13, 2013
Obama Administration Issues Statement Against FACT Act
House to Vote Today on Legislation that would Deny, Delay Justice for Asbestos Victims The U.S. House of Representatives will meet this afternoon to consider the so-called “Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency” Act… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 12, 2013
Asbestos Victims Take Action: How to Tell Congress to Oppose H.R. 982
House Resolution 982, or the so-called ‘FACT Act,’ if passed, would require asbestos trusts to release confidential information about asbestos victims including their work history, family information and the last four digits… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 6, 2013
Asbestos Victims Under Fire: Harmful Bill, H.R. 982, Scheduled for a Vote in U.S. House of Representatives
Asbestos companies are using their political pull to influence the passage of a bill harmful to asbestos victims in the U.S. House of Representatives. House Resolution 982, the so-called “Furthering Asbestos Claims… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 25, 2013
4 Major Threats to Lung Health (And How to Avoid Them)
Throughout the month of October, which is Healthy Lung Month, a special emphasis is placed on preventing lung diseases. Your lungs are one of the most complex organs in your body because… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 23, 2013
Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: October 2013
At Simmons Hanly Conroy, our mesothelioma lawyers are committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma headlines. We’ve compiled a brief list of some of the most recent headlines… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 17, 2013
Character Actor Ed Lauter, 74, Dies from Mesothelioma
His name may not be familiar to most, but his face is. Ed Lauter, a recognizable veteran actor who most recently played a butler in the 2011 Oscar-winning film The Artist passed… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 30, 2013
Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: September
The mesothelioma lawyers at Simmons Hanly Conroy are committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma headlines. Browse recent headlines highlighting the dangers of asbestos exposure and new information… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 27, 2013
Simmons Hanly Conroy Lawyers to Participate in Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference
In alignment with Mesothelioma Awareness Day on Sept. 26, the HarrisMartin Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference is set to take place on Sept. 27 in St. Louis, Missouri from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 18, 2013
The Facts on Asbestos Exposure: What Home Buyers Need to Know
Are you buying a home? First of all – congratulations. Buying a home is an exciting and memorable experience that many of us hope to accomplish at some point in our lives.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 13, 2013
More than 1,100 People Have Cancer after 9/11, Says the CDC
When the World Trade Center towers fell on Sept. 11, 2011, they left behind a pile of rubble and dust. Asbestos, a cancer-causing material, had coated the two buildings’ lower columns. Benzene,… Read More