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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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Meso Foundation Awards $100,000 to Five Mesothelioma Research Projects
I’m pleased to share that the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation recently announced funding for five mesothelioma research grants. Having seen first-hand the deadly impact this disease can have on patients and their… Read More
All FDA Committee Members Should Get to Speak Out Regarding Yaz
In a previous blog post, we shared a news story regarding the FDA and the recent Yaz, Yasmin vote that has come under scrutiny. Is the FDA in bed with big pharmaceutical companies?… Read More
Asbestos-use Increases 25 percent in United States in 2011
Asbestos use in the United States over the past year has increased by 26 percent compared to 2009, according to the 2012 United States Geological Survey Mineral Commodity Summaries. Many Americans falsely… Read More
01/24/12: Mesothelioma & Asbestos News Report
As part of our commitment to offering news and information on asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, the lawyers at the Firm have rounded up some of this week’s headlines. Additional Mesothelioma Funding through… Read More
ADAO Spreads Asbestos Awareness Through Washington, D.C.
Legislators from sixteen states attended an informational Senate Briefing last week entitled “Asbestos: The Impact on Public Health, the Environment, and the Economy.” The session, organized by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization,… Read More
FDA’s Recent Yaz, Yasmin Vote Under Scrutiny
A recent MedPage Today article printed in EveryDay Health* reports that four FDA medical advisors voting on the risks versus benefits of birth control medications, like Yaz and Yasmin, had ties to Bayer. These FDA… Read More
1/20/12: Mesothelioma & Asbestos News Report
As part of our commitment to helping families affected by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, the mesothelioma lawyers at the Firm are offering information on asbestos exposure, mesothelioma diagnosis, and treatment options.… Read More
01/06/12: Mesothelioma & Asbestos Information
As part of our commitment to offering news and information concerning asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, the mesothelioma lawyers at the Firm have rounded up some of this week’s headlines. Recent Mesothelioma Treatment… Read More
Vioxx Settlement in Ohio
A November 23, 2011, Cleveland.com article reports that the state of Ohio will receive a $22.8 million settlement from the Merck, the manufacturer of the recalled drug Vioxx. This is according to… Read More
Remembering Pearl Harbor Veteran Frank Curre
Simmons Hanly Conroy client dies of mesothelioma exactly 70 years after surviving Pearl Harbor attack A hero died last week. Of course, he wouldn’t consider himself a hero. Most never do. Frank… Read More
