Blog & Commentary
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.
Veterans Day 2024: Supporting U.S. Veterans and Their Fight Against Mesothelioma
Millions of Americans have selflessly served in the U.S. military, prioritizing our nation’s freedom over their personal well-being. For many citizens, their courage holds a significance far beyond a commitment to defend… Read More
Verdict: AbbVie, Makers of AndroGel, Ordered to Pay $3.2 Million in Retrial
An Illinois jury on Monday ordered AbbVie Inc. to pay $3.2 million in a retrial after the company’s AndroGel product caused an Oregon man’s heart attack. AndroGel is a testosterone-based gel medication… 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
Vampire Definition Helps Settle Intellectual Property Infringement Case
Vampire pop culture recently contributed to a Simmons law firm client’s success in settling an on-going intellectual property infringement case. Hoodlums Welding Hoods is a small business that designs creative welding helmets.… Read More
USA Gymnastics and Others Failed the Nation’s Children by Covering up Sexual Abuse Cases
Today, American children are suffering from a widespread epidemic of sexual abuse that doesn’t bear thinking about. The sooner this problem is faced head on, the better. The fact is, abuse can… Read More
Upcoming Mesothelioma Events You Don’t Want to Miss
Mesothelioma Awareness Day, September 26, was founded in 2004 to bring recognition to mesothelioma, the rare cancer linked with asbestos exposure. Accordingly, organizations that are dedicated to researching, treating, and curing mesothelioma… Read More
Upcoming Mesothelioma Events You Don’t Want to Miss
Mesothelioma Awareness Day, which takes place on September 26, was started in 2004 to bring attention to mesothelioma, the rare cancer linked with asbestos exposure. Accordingly, organizations that are dedicated to researching,… Read More
University of Pennsylvania’s Treatment of Mesothelioma Showing Promising Results for Patients
Simmons Hanly Conroy Proud To Support Penn Mesothelioma Program Dr. Joseph S. Friedberg, head of UPenn’s Mesothelioma program, recently had a study published that includes some good news for mesothelioma patients. The… Read More
Union Health Fund Leaders Combat Rising Costs of Opioid Epidemic in the Workplace
Simmons Hanly Conroy Partner Paul Hanly Speaks at LIUNA Midwest Region Laborers’ Combating Opioid Abuse and Drug Free Workplace Conference Drug overdose deaths in the United States continue to increase, with more… Read More
U.S. Surgeon General Stresses Dangers of Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos exposure has been directly linked to the development of mesothelioma and other serious diseases. For many years, the dangers of exposure to the toxic fibers of asbestos have been well-known across… Read More
