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Simmons Hanly Conroy’s support blog is a place for clients and families to find news, education, and inspirational stories about the following areas of litigation: mesothelioma and asbestos, dangerous drugs and devices, consumer protection and mass torts, personal injury and environmental litigation.
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New Research Links Zofran to Increased Risk of Birth Defects in Pregnant Women
Morning sickness is a common side effect of pregnancy. According to the American Pregnancy Association, more than 50 percent of pregnant women experience some degree of morning sickness, vomiting or nausea. This… Read More
Shareholder Jayne Conroy Plays Major Role on Corn Litigation Plaintiff’s Executive Committee
Earlier this year, my colleague, Shareholder Jayne Conroy was appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee (PEC) for the pending multidistrict litigation (MDL) against Syngenta Seeds Inc. concerning its genetically modified corn. Farmers… Read More
Sneak Peak: 2015 Mesothelioma Symposium Speakers
Set to take place on March 2 to 4 in Bethesda, MD, the 2015 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma will feature a wide spectrum of mesothelioma experts and advocates. The firm is… Read More
2015 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference: “Where Knowledge and Action Unite”
Asbestos is a known carcinogen, yet it’s still used in the United States. Additionally, many people don’t understand the connection between asbestos and serious diseases like mesothelioma, or even where asbestos is… Read More
2015 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma to Take Place March 2 – 4
Even though mesothelioma is considered a rare disease, it affects thousands of people every year. Organizations like the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF) are dedicated to finding a cure – and they… Read More
Detoxifying Asbestos Brakes in California and Washington
More often than not, when I say that I represent people who suffer from asbestos-related cancer, the response that I get is: How can people still be getting cancer from asbestos? Hasn’t… Read More
Get to Know the Simmons Hanly Conroy Shareholders – Part 3
Once a month, we have been sharing some facts about each of shareholders who make up the Simmons Hanly Conroy family. Now it’s time to introduce the rest. Our goal is to… Read More
Mesothelioma and Women: The Truth Behind Take-Home Exposure
Many asbestos occupations like auto mechanics, construction workers and oil refinery workers were made up of predominantly male employees. For this reason, a large portion of patients who are diagnosed with mesothelioma… Read More
The Must-Know Facts about Blood-Thinning Medications
Blood thinning medications are used to prevent blood clots. Blood clots are health risks that increase chances of stroke, heart attack, and various other health issues. Warfarin is one of the original… Read More
Pharmaceutical News Wrap Up: December 2014
The pharmaceutical attorneys at Simmons Hanly Conroy understand the importance of staying up to date on the latest headlines. Below is a list of some of the most recent pharmaceutical news concerning… Read More