'News' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 24, 2012
Elmwood Park Neighborhood Chemical Spill: Environmental Contamination Concerns St. Louis Residents
Update: The company responsible for the testing and cleanup is Perkin Elmer of Waltham, Mass., according to KMOV. The company disputes that TCE has contaminated groundwater, however they have been unable to… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 2, 2012
Double Decker Bus Crashes Into Concrete Pillar
Today, a tragedy happened not 20 minutes from my office. A double-decker Megabus was in a horrible accident on Interstate 55, just north of Litchfield, Ill., and details continue to emerge. As… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 18, 2012
Mesothelioma Survivors Can Weigh In Over Federally Funded Medical Research
There are multiple ways to get involved in the mesothelioma community. Some people are good at fundraising like our client Shelly Kozicki, who has fund-raised over $250,000 for the mesothelioma research grant… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 13, 2012
New study: hair-loss drug Propecia’s side effects may be permanent
As we reported this morning, Propecia has been a topic of interest on the Today Show, and most recently Good Morning America. The Good Morning America segment on ABC discussed the negative side effects of… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 11, 2012
Mesothelioma Warriors Storm Capitol Hill Today! Show Them Your Virtual Support!
Today, several mesothelioma survivors and their families will visit Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. to share their stories about mesothelioma and the desperate need for meso research funding. Your help is needed!… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 3, 2012
Keep Running: Remembering Larry Davis, Mesothelioma Advocate
This morning we received word Larry Davis, our client, has passed away. Larry was a true warrior in his fight against mesothelioma. He inspired people throughout the country, including many at our… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 27, 2012
University of Pennsylvania’s Treatment of Mesothelioma Showing Promising Results for Patients
Simmons Hanly Conroy Proud To Support Penn Mesothelioma Program Dr. Joseph S. Friedberg, head of UPenn’s Mesothelioma program, recently had a study published that includes some good news for mesothelioma patients. The… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 27, 2012
University of Pennsylvania's Treatment of Mesothelioma Showing Promising Results for Patients
Simmons Hanly Conroy Proud To Support Penn Mesothelioma Program Dr. Joseph S. Friedberg, head of UPenn’s Mesothelioma program, recently had a study published that includes some good news for mesothelioma patients. The… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 26, 2012
Asbestos and Mesothelioma Updates for June
The mesothelioma lawyers at the Firm have brought together some of this month’s headlines highlighting the dangers of asbestos exposure and some important results concerning mesothelioma research. microRNA Study: Potential Biomarkers for… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 25, 2012
Attorney Chris Guinn Presents $25,000 Check to St. Louis Labor Council for Unemployed Union Workers, Families
$25,000 pledge to help union families: delivered Alton – Delivering on their promise to donate $25,000 to the ‘$5 for the Fight Fund’ if the labor movement would raise $25,000 to match… Read More