'Complex Litigation' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 27, 2025
Q&A with a Rideshare Lawyer: Understanding the Uber® Assault Litigation
Uber® and Lyft® are major companies that match someone seeking a ride with a driver — but unfortunately, some drivers have used their positions to harm passengers. Rideshare lawsuits have been filed by… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 15, 2025
Interview with Roundup® Attorney Jo Anna Pollock
Across the country, thousands of individuals have been diagnosed with cancer after being exposed to glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup®, at their jobs or homes. Those affected may be able to… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 27, 2025
Interview with Paraquat Attorney Brendan Smith: Get the Latest on Litigation
Paraquat is a highly toxic ingredient found in popular commercial weed killers that may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease. Thousands of families have filed lawsuits against Syngenta, Chevron, and other manufacturers… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 21, 2025
January Is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month
Fire fighters risk their lives every day to protect their communities. However, the dangers they face on the job extend beyond the immediate threats of smoke and flames. Exposure to hazardous substances,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 17, 2023
Tesla Vehicles with Full Self-Driving Beta Recalled for Risk of Crashes
On February 16, 2023, Tesla confirmed a recall of more than 362,000 vehicles equipped with faulty Full Self-Driving Beta software. The recall comes after years of investigations into Tesla vehicle crashes and… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 14, 2020
Adult Victims of Child Abuse in NY Now Have Longer to Seek Justice
New York’s Child Victims Act (CVA) has offered a way for thousands of adult victims of child sexual abuse to seek justice against their abusers. Now survivors have an even longer window… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 27, 2020
New California Law Sheds Light on Systemic Child Abuse at Leading Institutions
Courts in California are preparing for hundreds—perhaps thousands—of sexual abuse civil lawsuits to be filed in the coming months against churches, schools and other institutions. A new California state law extends the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 22, 2019
First-Ever Negotiation Class Will Help Cities and Counties Harmed by Opioid Crisis Recover Funds Quickly
Everybody knows somebody whose life has been destroyed or ended by opioids. These are children, nephews, neighbors, bosses, parents, professional athletes and music icons. Every story is a unique tragedy. While the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 26, 2019
New York’s Child Victims Act Begins to Unveil Decades of Sexual Abuse
Survivors of child sexual abuse in New York may yet have a shot at justice, thanks to a new law called the Child Victims Act, or CVA, which opens up the rules… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 2, 2017
Notorious Pedophilic Priest Set to Be Released From Prison
The upcoming release of Paul Shanley, defrocked priest and convicted child-rapist, is an appalling reminder of the injustice suffered by survivors of clergy abuse. After spending 12 years in prison, Shanley will… Read More
