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.
U.S. Senate Passes Tenth Annual Resolution to Designate ‘National Asbestos Awareness Week’
The Firm would like to personally thank Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) and cosponsors for passing the tenth annual resolution establishing April 1 to 7 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week.” Senate Resolution 336… Read More
U.S. Senate Passes Resolution to Designate ‘National Asbestos Awareness Week’
Simmons Hanly Conroy would like to thank Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Jon Tester (D-MT), as well as the other cosponsors in the U.S. Senate, for introducing and passing a Congressional… Read More
U.S. Regulators Want FDA More Involved with Hip Replacements, Transvaginal Mesh and Other Faulty Medical Devices
Simmons Hanly Conroy is no longer accepting Hip Replacements cases. Bloomberg reports that four Democratic lawmakers, led by Edward Markey of Massachusetts, have issued a bill that would give the FDA the ability… Read More
TSCA Reform, Future U.S. Asbestos Ban Uncertain in Trump Administration
In June 2016, President Obama signed into law the “Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act,” bringing about much-needed major reform to the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).… Read More
Tracking the Opioid Epidemic Back to Its Source
The death-toll of the opioid epidemic continues to set sinister records. For the third year in a row, Maine is looking at an all-time-high for overdose deaths. In 2016, the rural state… Read More
Toyota Deja Vu: Automaker Issues Another Recall For Brake Concerns
Toyota once again finds itself in the crosshairs of public and media outcry. It issued its 16th recall Oct. 22, 2010, which pushed the total number of vehicles recalled this year past… Read More
Top 10 Occupations at Risk of Asbestos Exposure in 2025
Asbestos is a known health hazard and is highly regulated by both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Damaged or worn-down asbestos-containing products… Read More
Today We Honor Veterans on the 81st D-Day Anniversary
On June 6, 1944, when the Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, it marked a critical turning point in World War II. Overwhelmed by the invasion, Nazi forces retreated back… Read More
TODAY Reports on Propecia Links to Sexual Dysfunction
This morning the TODAY show reported on a new study that links the hair loss drug Propecia with sexual dysfunction. The study was conducted by Dr. Michael Irwig at George Washington University… Read More
Today Is Mesothelioma Awareness Day: Here’s How to Show Your Support for This Life-Changing Cause
Every year, around 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma emerge. A deadly form of cancer, mesothelioma has affected the lives of thousands since its discovery. However, this remains a relatively rare and misunderstood… Read More
