'News' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 21, 2012
Mesothelioma and Asbestos News and Information Updates for May
The mesothelioma lawyers at the Firm have brought together some of this month’s headlines, offering information on asbestos exposure, mesothelioma research, and support. Pro Asbestos Lobbying Group Dissolves As reported in this… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 15, 2012
FDA Label Requirements Fail Consumers Harmed by Generic Defective Drugs
Generic Drug Manufacturers Should Have a Duty to Warn Consumers of New Safety Concerns Generic drugs account for seventy-five percent of filled prescriptions. Buying generic saves money and, often, the drug is… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 24, 2012
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Updates for April
The mesothelioma lawyers at the Firm have brought together some of this month’s headlines, offering information on asbestos exposure, mesothelioma research, and support. Proposed Budget Cuts Could Impact Public Health: As reported… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 26, 2012
U.S. Regulators Want FDA More Involved with Hip Replacements, Transvaginal Mesh and Other Faulty Medical Devices
Simmons Hanly Conroy is no longer accepting Hip Replacements cases. Bloomberg reports that four Democratic lawmakers, led by Edward Markey of Massachusetts, have issued a bill that would give the FDA the ability… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 21, 2012
Roxana Village Takes on Shell Oil, ConocoPhillips Over Chemical Contamination of Community
Yesterday our law firm filed suit on behalf of the Village of Roxana against Shell Oil Company, ConocoPhillips, and WRB Refining LP, alleging toxins such as benzene were released into the surrounding… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 19, 2012
Faulty Hip Implants Can Cause Issues Even After Removal
Simmons Hanly Conroy is no longer accepting Hip Replacements cases. A February 2, 2012 article entitled, “Faulty hip implants may cause long-term health, joint damage,” by Janice Lloyd, published on yourlife.usatoday.com, reports… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 19, 2012
Asbestos Conference Features Internationally Known Anti-Asbestos Advocates
In just two short weeks, myself and other attorneys and staff with the Firm will attend the 8th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference in California from March 30 to April 1. We’re… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 15, 2012
Protect Missouri Workers Website Launched to Protect Worker Rights
Simmons Hanly Conroy Urges Missourians to Visit Non-Profit Group & Ask Gov. Nixon to Veto Anti-Worker Bill, SB 572 A grass roots movement called Protect Missouri Workers has been started to oppose… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 14, 2012
New Study Confirms Public Health Risk Posed by Nitrate Contamination of Drinking Water
Simmons Hanly Conroy Investigating Legal Options of Those Harmed by Nitrates in Drinking Water Nearly 1 in 10 people living in California’s most productive agricultural area are at risk of exposure to… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 6, 2012
Qnexa: Should A Weight Loss Drug with Topamax and Phentermine Get Approval Before Testing? Consumer Reports Weighs In
A ConsumerReports.org article disagrees with experts who recently voted in an overwhelming majority that the Food and Drug Administration should approve the weight loss drug Qnexa and postpone important studies to monitor it for… Read More
