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By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 18, 2010
Avandia Stays on Market Despite Heart Attack Dangers
In a puzzling turn of events this week, an F.D.A. panel voted 20-12 to leave Avandia, from GlaxoSmithKline, on the market but with restrictions because of heart attack risks. Avandia was once the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 4, 2010
Antacid drugs linked to increased risk of bone fractures, FDA warns
Take a pill for heartburn and you could fracture a bone. While it won’t happen overnight, the FDA released a warning last week informing consumers that long-term use of such drugs, known as proton… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 26, 2010
Simmons Hanly Conroy Monitors Tylenol Recalls, FDA Investigation
Due to reports of serious side effects, McNeil, a division of Johnson & Johnson, has made four major recalls of over-the-counter products, including Tylenol, Motrin and Benadryl, in the past seven months.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 29, 2010
Senate Resolution Declares a New "National Asbestos Awareness Week"
Senate Resolution Declares a New “National Asbestos Awareness Week” At the beginning of March, I was excited to pass along the news that the U.S. Senate planned to introduce a resolution to… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 5, 2010
ADAO Praises Senate for Introduction of Sixth Annual Resolution that Establishes "National Asbestos Awareness Week"
Asbestos Awareness Week is back thanks to the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization. In a press release issued this week, ADAO announced a resolution declaring the first week of April as “National Asbestos Awareness… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 19, 2010
Mesothelioma & Asbestos News Round-Up: February 2010
For many patients, the battle against mesothelioma and other diseases caused by asbestos exposure takes place not only in the hospital room, but also in the courtroom. Doctors and medical professionals do… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 15, 2010
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Round-Up
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Round-Up: January 15, 2010 In the past few weeks, two major stories concerning asbestos exposure have appeared in the news. While it’s encouraging to see an international spotlight being… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 23, 2009
Simmons Employee Foundation Gives 50,000 Pounds of Food Goes to Madison County Food Pantries
On Friday the Simmons firm, through the efforts of the Simmons Employee Foundation, completed its annual food drive, raising over 50,000 pounds of food for Madison County food pantries. Today we’re delivering that… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 17, 2009
SEF Hosts 5th Annual Golf Tournament for Children with Cancer
First things first, I write this post from my position as a board member of the Simmons Employee Foundation (SEF), not as partner of Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP. It has been my privilege to… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 7, 2009
Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due
In reading the August 6 edition of The Alton Telegraph, I came across an article that tells the very personal story of Christina Benoit, a recipient of a zero interest loan and a house built… Read More
