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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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The Medical Battle an Asbestos Victim Fights Once Diagnosed
The goal of Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) is to increase awareness of asbestos and the preventable diseases caused by the deadly substance. Most people have never heard of these diseases until… Read More
Linda Reinstein and Her Hopes of an Asbestos-Free Future
Linda Reinstein’s story is one of adversity, transformation and hope. Currently, she is the President and CEO of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest advocacy group for asbestos victims. She… Read More
Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2019
Each of the past 15 years, the first seven days of April have been designated by Congress as Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW). During this time, scientists, advocates, survivors and their families… Read More
PBS NewsHour Reports: ‘The Stunning Truth About Asbestos Use in the U.S.’
Special report also highlights ADAO, Linda Reinstein, Paul Zygielbaum On March 13, PBS NewsHour dedicated a 10-minute segment of its nightly program to report on asbestos use in the United States. The… Read More
West Virginia Files Lawsuit Against Catholic Church That ‘Knowingly Employed Pedophiles’
Many parents rely on school faculty and administrators to keep their children safe. It does not matter whether a superintendent or a bishop is in charge — all students deserve the chance… Read More
House and Senate Introduce the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019
On March 7, the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 (ARBAN) was introduced in both the House and Senate. The bill was sponsored by Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley, of Oregon,… Read More
Making a Difference on Rare Disease Day 2019
Right now, there are thousands of people living with a rare disease – and many of them have no idea. By the end of this year, individuals from all over the world… Read More
Vatican Summit on Child Abuse Concludes Without Immediate Action
The Vatican summit on child abuse convened by Pope Francis has come to a close, and many survivors feel no closer to justice than they were before. The historic four-day summit, titled… Read More
Pope Francis Confirms Catholic Priests Sexually Abused Nuns for Years
Since 2014, when the Vatican revealed what the world believed to be the true extent of sexual abuse in the Catholic church, a steady stream of revelations has continued to emerge. This… Read More
Nearly 200 New Jersey Catholic Clergy Members Accused of Sexual Abuse
Early on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, Newark’s archdiocese became the first of five dioceses in New Jersey to release a list of names of clergy members accused of sexually abusing minors. New… Read More
