By | April 13, 2023

Olin Corporation Supports EPA’s Proposed Ban of Chrysotile Asbestos

On April 4, 2023, Olin Corporation — one of the few manufacturers still using and importing asbestos in the United States — wrote a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)… Read More

By | November 13, 2013

Obama Administration Issues Statement Against FACT Act

House to Vote Today on Legislation that would Deny, Delay Justice for Asbestos Victims The U.S. House of Representatives will meet this afternoon to consider the so-called “Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency” Act… Read More

By | September 30, 2013

Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: September

The mesothelioma lawyers at Simmons Hanly Conroy are committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma headlines. Browse recent headlines highlighting the dangers of asbestos exposure and new information… Read More

By | September 27, 2013

Simmons Hanly Conroy Lawyers to Participate in Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference

In alignment with Mesothelioma Awareness Day on Sept. 26, the HarrisMartin Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference is set to take place on Sept. 27 in St. Louis, Missouri from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00… Read More

By | September 18, 2013

The Facts on Asbestos Exposure: What Home Buyers Need to Know

Are you buying a home? First of all – congratulations. Buying a home is an exciting and memorable experience that many of us hope to accomplish at some point in our lives.… Read More

By | September 13, 2013

More than 1,100 People Have Cancer after 9/11, Says the CDC

When the World Trade Center towers fell on Sept. 11, 2011, they left behind a pile of rubble and dust. Asbestos, a cancer-causing material, had coated the two buildings’ lower columns. Benzene,… Read More

By | August 27, 2013

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

By | August 22, 2013

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

By | July 31, 2013

Asbestos and Mesothelioma Updates: July 2013

  The mesothelioma lawyers at the Firm are committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma headlines. Browse recent headlines highlighting the dangers of asbestos exposure and new information… Read More

By | July 23, 2013

How to Identify Materials that Contain Asbestos

Throughout the 1900s, asbestos products and building materials containing asbestos were used in the construction industry to create public buildings, offices, homes and other structures. Many homes, especially those built before 1980,… Read More

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