'News' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 28, 2012
ADAO Candle Lighting Events to Honor Mesothelioma Warriors
A candle is a symbol of comfort shining through the darkness. On Friday, Dec. 28, and Friday, Jan. 4 the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) will hold an Association of Cancer Online… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 21, 2012
Continued Meningitis Cases Have Doctors Baffled
More than one month ago, fungal meningitis cases began appearing from the use of tainted steroid injections, resulting in a total of 37 deaths. The 42-day risk period for contracting fungal meningitis… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 20, 2012
Simmons Hanly Conroy “We Give” Spotlight: Intellectual Property Team Helps Creative People Protect their Work
As part of the Intellectual Property Team at the Firm, attorney Paul Lesko, attorney Jo Anna Pollock and IP paralegal Julie Bond all contribute to better their community by helping creative people… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 12, 2012
Simmons Hanly Conroy “We Give” Spotlight: Amy Fair
The holiday season is a special time of year when more people take the time to give back to their community, whether it be through volunteer work, monetary donations or other ways.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 5, 2012
Asbestos and Mesothelioma Updates: December 2012
The mesothelioma lawyers at the Firm have brought together recent headlines highlighting the dangers of asbestos exposure and new information concerning mesothelioma research from throughout the nation and world. Developer pleads guilty… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 4, 2012
The Energy Drink Craze: Is It Safe?
Are energy drinks a hazard to our health? Recent news regarding a wrongful death lawsuit involving a 14-year-old girl who died after drinking two 24-ounce cans of Monster Energy within 24 hours suggests… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 30, 2012
The Latest in Meningitis Outbreak News
The meningitis outbreaks that took place in October and November made headlines for much of the past month. Following the death of 32 people from the outbreaks, the FDA discovered a link… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 17, 2012
Asbestos and Mesothelioma Updates: November 2012
The mesothelioma lawyers at the Firm have brought together recent headlines highlighting the dangers of asbestos exposure and new information concerning mesothelioma research from throughout the nation and world. Baucus, Tester urge… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 13, 2012
Plaintiffs face uphill battle in nation’s first lawsuit alleging energy drinks are defective products
Monster Beverage Corporation may have a monster problem on its hands. Last month, parents of a 14-year-old girl filed a wrongful death lawsuit (PDF) against Monster. The girl, a Maryland resident, died… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 30, 2012
Pradaxa and Chantix Account for the Most Drug Complaints to the FDA
The October 2012 QuarterWatch report from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices details the number of drug complaints received by the FDA over the past four years. Prescription medication complaints issued to the FDA… Read More