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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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History of Asbestos, Pt. 4: Asbestos From Its Heyday to the Era of Regulation
As soon as asbestos became an industrial commodity in the late 19th century, the clock began ticking. Sooner or later, the public would find out just how deadly this carcinogenic substance really… Read More
ADAO Set to Host 17th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference Virtually Sept. 16-17
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) recently announced the dates of its 17th annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference (AAPC), which will take place Sept. 16-17, 2022. Registration for the event… Read More
How to Commemorate and Show Support on World Lung Cancer Day
On August 1, 2022, international communities will join together to commemorate the 11th annual World Lung Cancer Day — a global grassroots initiative that aims to celebrate, honor and support individuals who… Read More
Following the Incredible Example of Judge Luther W. Simmons on Juneteenth 2022
In 2021, at long last, Juneteenth became a federal holiday in the United States when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law after unanimous Congressional support. Rightly… Read More
History of Asbestos, Pt. 3: Asbestos in the Industrial Age
For thousands of years, asbestos remained in the margins of ancient society, bewildering onlookers with its magical properties while concealing its more harmful ones. But as civilization matured, so did its use… Read More
History of Asbestos, Pt. 2: Asbestos in the Middle Ages
In our last post on the history of asbestos, we explored how ancient civilizations made use of this seemingly unassuming fibrous mineral. We saw how evidence of asbestos mining could be traced… Read More
Today We Honor Veterans on the 78th Anniversary of D-Day
On June 6, 1944, when the Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, it marked a critical turning point in World War II. Overwhelmed by the invasion, Nazi forces retreated back… Read More
What to Know About the Exactech® Knee, Ankle and Hip Replacement Device Recall
In August 2021, Exactech® — a Florida-based medical-device manufacturer — recalled certain models of ankle, hip and knee replacement devices due to a range of potentially dangerous health issues relating to the… Read More
Simmons Hanly Conroy Proud to Announce 14th Annual Miles for Meso 5K Race to Benefit the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization
As the 18th annual Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) comes to a close on April 7, 2022, it’s important to carry forward the momentum built from the week’s advocacy efforts into the… Read More
Julie Gundlach: Fighting to Ban Asbestos One Day at a Time
16-Year Mesothelioma Survivor Julie Gundlach Continues to Inspire On Aug. 23, 2006, Julie Gundlach’s life changed forever. In the 16-plus years that followed, her mesothelioma story and activism have changed more lives… Read More
