'Events' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 23, 2011
Defective Breathalyzer Tests Cause Hundreds of Wrongful California DUI Convictions
Ventura County, California sheriff deputies have discovered that hundreds of people may have been wrongly convicted of driving under the influence since January 2011 as a result of a type of suspected… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 15, 2011
Meet Julie Gundlach at the Muny to Promote Asbestos Awareness for Earth Day
This Sunday, Julie Gundlach, a client of the firm, will organize an asbestos awareness booth at the 22nd Annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival in Forest Park. The booth is called the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 1, 2011
Mesothelioma Survivor Julie Gundlach Receives Alan Reinstein Award
Julie Gundlach, a client of Simmons Hanly Conroy and an inspiration for mesothelioma patients everywhere, has been included as one of the honorees for the 7th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference, which… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 23, 2010
Looking Back, Moving Forward
For me, December and the holiday season has always been a time to reflect on the past year. A time to remember the challenges we’ve overcome; the projects we’ve spearheaded; and the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 3, 2010
Add Your Mesothelioma Story to “Voices on the Wall” Awareness Campaign
Asbestos is a human carcinogen with no safe level of exposure. This is truth that sadly thousands of people around the world discover every year when they learn the devastating news that… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 30, 2010
National Mesothelioma Awareness Day Becomes a Reality With Passing of H. Res 771, Creates a Long-Needed Platform For Advocacy Efforts
It’s been a long time in the making, but the mesothelioma community has finally achieved a monumental goal with the recent passage of H. Res. 771. The resolution officially makes Sept. 26… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 29, 2010
“Killer in the Attic” News Series Emphasizes Dangers of Asbestos Exposure
Andrew Schneider has written a 4-part series for AOL News focusing on the dangers of asbestos-riddled zonolite insulation and the massive failure of the EPA to inform and protect the public. It’s… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 9, 2010
How to Keep Egg off Your Face Regarding Copyright Law
An Intellectual Property Attorney’s Thoughts on Copyright Law, the Internet and the Cooks Source Magazine Uproar What would you do, as an author, when you discover that a publisher has published a… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 3, 2010
Madison Square Garden asbestos scare needs to ignite broader safety dialogue
Officials canceled last night’s game at Madison Square Garden against the Orlando Magic because “asbestos-related” material fell from the building’s attic and landed on the arena. The asbestos material was dislodged because… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 28, 2010
Charity Work Makes No Easy Money
Earlier this month, I headed to Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville, Ill., to compete in the Simmons Employee Foundation’s 6th Annual Golf Tournament 4-man scramble. The tournament benefited two Madison County… Read More
