'News' Category
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 | 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 13, 2013
More than 1,100 People Have Cancer after 9/11, Says the CDC
When the World Trade Center towers fell on Sept. 11, 2011, they left behind a pile of rubble and dust. Asbestos, a cancer-causing material, had coated the two buildings’ lower columns. Benzene,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 6, 2013
FDA Strengthens Warning on Lariam, Anti-Malaria Drug
Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the commonly used anti-malaria drug, called mefloquine hydrochloride (brand name Lariam) must have a “black box” warning on its label. The drug has… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 29, 2013
Study Links Calcium-Channel Blockers to Breast Cancer
Calcium-channel blockers (CCBs) may be associated with a higher risk of breast cancer, according to a new study. Published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, the study looked at the effects of the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 27, 2013
Asbestos Exposure in Australia
Asbestos was widely used for industrial and domestic purposes throughout Australia in the 20th century. According to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of the Australian government, Australia and the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 22, 2013
Asbestos Exposure in the UK
Asbestos exposure is a serious issue throughout the United States – however, it’s also a problem in other countries, including the UK. Even though the United Kingdom banned asbestos use years ago,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 12, 2013
Moldy Washing Machines Could Influence Future of Class Action Lawsuits
A recent Slate article titled, “The Case of the Moldy Washing Machines” by Emily Bazelon, gives an overview of the legal and consumer protection implications of a class action case that visited the Supreme Court… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 9, 2013
Miles for Meso Race to Take Place September 21, 2013
Early registration is now open for the Alton, Illinois Miles for Meso 5K Race & 2K Fun Run/Walk. The race will begin at Simmons Hanly Conroy Building at One Court Street on… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 31, 2013
Roche Halts Development of New Diabetes Drug Due to Safety Concerns
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche has stopped further development of its new diabetes drug called aleglitazar. This decision could increase safety concerns for drugs similar to aleglitazar, including the controversial medication called Avandia.… Read More
