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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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Asbestos Cleanup Too Costly For Many
Maquoketa, Iowa, is a beautiful city located south of Dubuque along the Maquoketa River. The town has long been revered as “picturesque” with its array of historical sites, mysterious caves and unique… Read More
Mesothelioma International Symposium – Save the Date!
The 2009 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma is set for June 25-27 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. This is an annual event hosted by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation.… Read More
Asbestos-Disease Research Center Opens in Australia
Australia’s Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, officially opened one of the world’s largest research centers dedicated solely to research on asbestos-related disease. The center is located at Sydney’s Concord Hospital and was named after Bernie… Read More
What Can I Do to Make My Doctor Visits as Productive as Possible?
If you have the opportunity to visit the Simmons Hanly Conroy Mesothelioma Video Library (MVL), you may find it helpful as you prepare for your initial consultation with a mesothelioma expert. You know you… Read More
Mesothelioma’s Alimta Inventor Donates $1 Million To Hamilton College
Edward C. Taylor, inventor of the anti-cancer drug Alimta has, with his wife Virginia, donated $1 million to establish an endowed fund for chemistry research at Hamilton College. Alimta has now been on… Read More
The Simmons Hanly Conroy Pro-Bono Efforts Continue as Firm Gives Helping Hand to John Marshall VLSC
The Veterans Legal Support Center & Clinic (VLSC) at the John Marshall Law School was one of the first clinics established to specifically aid our nation’s veterans. Every year our veterans return home with… Read More
The Firm’s Mesothelioma Video Library Making Progress, Connecting with Patients & Families
Throughout our years helping families affected by mesothelioma, Simmons Hanly Conroy has continued to strive to find ways to build awareness about the cancer and offer support and educational resources whenever possible.… Read More
Vermont Asbestos Mines Update
Last month we told you about the Belvidere Mountain asbestos mines. State officials in Vermont have called a meeting with residents to discuss the issues and concerns generated from recent studies into the… Read More
Five Will Be Honored At ADAO Conference
Five honorees will be recognized at this year’s Asbestos Disease Awareness Day Conference for their dedication to changing asbestos-related laws and for their commitment and support to those suffering from asbestos-related illnesses.… Read More
Update: St. Louis Post Office Clear of Asbestos
Last week we told you about the potential asbestos scare at a St. Louis post office, but today we have good news. The U.S. Post Office located in St. Louis County, IL that… Read More
