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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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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

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

C.R. Bard Reaches Settlement in Second Lawsuit Trial Over its Transvaginal Mesh Product

C.R. Bard, a medical technologies developer, manufacturer and marketer commonly referred to simply as Bard, has reached a settlement in the second lawsuit trial of the multidistrict litigation for its transvaginal mesh… Read More

Get the Kids Involved in Miles for Meso This Year

The Miles for Meso 5K isn’t just a race. The event will have multiple activities for the whole family, including the kids. When families come to the Miles for Meso event in… Read More

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

How to Get Involved in Miles for Meso This Year

There are several Miles for Meso events, nationally sponsored by the Firm, that recognize Mesothelioma Awareness Day on September 26. The events promote efforts to raise money for mesothelioma research, ban asbestos… Read More

Become a Sponsor for the 2013 Miles for Meso

The Firm’s Miles for Meso 5K event will be held in Alton, Illinois on Sat., Sept. 21, 2013. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the race, and approximately 1,000 people are… Read More

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

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

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

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