'Mesothelioma' Category
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 11, 2013
Big Asbestos Pushes Harmful Bill for Mesothelioma Victims to Vote on Eve of Veterans’ Day
Veterans Account for 30 Percent of Deaths from Mesothelioma On the eve of Veterans’ Day, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on 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
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 | October 11, 2013
2013 Miles for Meso Brings Families Together, Changes Lives
On Sept. 21, 2013, the Firm sponsored the fifth annual Miles for Meso 5k in Alton, Ill in honor of National Mesothelioma Awareness Day on Sept. 26. More than 800 people participated… 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 25, 2013
Studies Show Positive Impact of Immunotherapy on Mesothelioma Cancer Regression
Mesothelioma is often seen among the aging population, primarily because of its long latency period. In turn, increased age has been linked to immune system decline. Knowing all of this, new research… Read More
