'News' Category
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 30, 2014
Testosterone therapy doubles risk of heart attack, stroke in men
Men taking testosterone therapy face an increased risk of heart attack or stroke, according to new research. The study, titled “Increased Risk of Non-Fatal Myocardial Infarction Following Testosterone Therapy Prescription in Men,” was published… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 27, 2014
Potentially Harmful Chemical Leaks into West Virginia Water Supply
A massive chemical spill contaminated Elk River in West Virginia on Thursday, Jan. 9. The contamination affected the water supply of hundreds of thousands of people, or 16 percent of the state… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 17, 2014
Tighter Control Needed on Prescription Drugs, ACP Says
Prescription painkillers are the most abused type of prescription drugs in the United States. To address this problem, the American College of Physicians released recommended guidelines for preventing painkiller prescription abuse in… 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 26, 2013
Survey Finds OxyContin is Most Abused Prescription Drug
Prescription drugs affect the body in different ways. Opioids, for example are medications used to relieve pain. Also known as painkillers, these include: Codeine Diphenoxylate (Lomotil) Fentanyl (Duragesic) Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lorcet, Lortab)… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 23, 2013
London Metal Exchange Concedes to Demands of Aluminum End Users
LME overhauls rules for warehouse queues In November, Agfa Corporation filed an antitrust class action suit against the London Metals Exchange and other bankers for stockpiling aluminum in warehouses and causing the… 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
