'Complex Litigation' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 3, 2017
When It Comes to NY Clergy Abuse, Is Legal Representation Better Than the Church’s IRCP?
After enrolling 145 survivors in its first few months of operation, the Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program (IRCP) has entered Phase 2. The program, founded by Archbishop of New York Timothy Cardinal… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 21, 2017
Compensation Fund Now Available for Sexual Abuse by the NY Catholic Church – Who Is Eligible?
In 96 percent of child sexual abuse cases in the United States, survivors are abused by someone they know and trust. Often, these are relatives, friends of family, neighbors and other close… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 13, 2017
Behind Closed Doors, Little Changes in the Catholic Church Despite Prevalence of Sexual Abuse
People with the power to stop the widespread sexual abuse of children should know exactly what to do: Stop the crimes. Remove and punish the sick people responsible. Regain trust by putting… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 13, 2017
USA Gymnastics and Others Failed the Nation’s Children by Covering up Sexual Abuse Cases
Today, American children are suffering from a widespread epidemic of sexual abuse that doesn’t bear thinking about. The sooner this problem is faced head on, the better. The fact is, abuse can… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 25, 2017
Union Health Fund Leaders Combat Rising Costs of Opioid Epidemic in the Workplace
Simmons Hanly Conroy Partner Paul Hanly Speaks at LIUNA Midwest Region Laborers’ Combating Opioid Abuse and Drug Free Workplace Conference Drug overdose deaths in the United States continue to increase, with more… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 18, 2017
Initiative Seeks to Pursue Justice for Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse
The most traumatic part of sexual abuse is recounting it – having to live through it again when all you want to do is move on. You may have been told to… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 17, 2016
Case Update: Volkswagen/Audi Diesel Emissions Scandal Settles for $14.7 Billion
Vehicle owners affected by the Volkswagen and Audi diesel emissions scandal can breathe a sigh of relief as a U.S. judge has officially approved a $14.7 billion settlement. A portion of the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 24, 2014
6 Grain Industry Businesses Impacted by Viptera® Corn
Sales of Syngenta’s Agrisure Viptera® corn prior to approval for import by China has damaged the U.S. corn industry. The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) has estimated that the U.S. corn… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 21, 2014
4 Ways Farmers Were Negatively Affected by Viptera® Corn
Syngenta’s Agrisure Viptera® and Duracade™ corn have significantly hurt American farmers. The corn has the genetically modified trait MIR 162, which was never approved by China. Syngenta continued to sell Viptera® and Duracade™, despite… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 31, 2014
Simmons Hanly Conroy Investigates Legal Rights of Car Owners Impacted by GM Recall
Illinois and Missouri residents who have owned or leased one of the vehicles related to the recall of General Motor cars with ignition problems may be able to hold the automaker accountable… Read More
