'Mesothelioma' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 3, 2014
What to Expect from World Cancer Day 2014
More than 1.6 million new cancer cases and 585,000 cancer deaths are expected to occur in the United States this year, according to the American Cancer Society. Cancer kills more than 7.6… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 31, 2014
Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: January 2014
At Simmons Hanly Conroy, our mesothelioma lawyers are committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma headlines. Below is a short list of some of the most recent headlines… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 21, 2014
Washington Passes Better Brakes Law to Ban Asbestos in Brake Pads
In 2010, Washington and California passed legislation that would require any brake pads sold after 2021 to contain less than 5 percent copper by weight. Both laws have provisions that ban the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 15, 2014
Full Asbestos Bans Across the Globe: A Timeline
The health dangers of asbestos are widely known, but where in the world is asbestos use against the law? While asbestos use is not fully banned in the United States, many other… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 26, 2013
Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: December 2013
At Simmons Hanly Conroy, our mesothelioma lawyers are committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma headlines. Here is a brief list of some of the most recent headlines… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 18, 2013
Light a Candle with ADAO to Honor Mesothelioma Warriors
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) candle lighting ceremony is an annual tradition that commemorates mesothelioma survivors and victims. The candles are lit to honor all ‘Mesothelioma Warriors,’ those who have been… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 26, 2013
Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: November 2013
At Simmons Hanly Conroy, our mesothelioma lawyers are committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma headlines. Here is a brief list of some of the most recent headlines… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 14, 2013
FACT Act Opponents Speak Out after it Passes in a House Vote
Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 221-199 to pass the legislation that would deny and delay justice for asbestos victims. The “Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency” (FACT) Act would benefit large… Read More
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 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
