Blog & Commentary

The goal of World Cancer Day, February 4, is to unite the world in the fight against cancer. All involved hope to save millions and prevent diseases by raising awareness, inspiring education,… Read More

With the support of Simmons Hanly Conroy Chairman John Simmons and firm employees, the Metro East Chapter of the American Diabetes Association’s 2015 STEP OUT: Walk to Stop Diabetes raised $158,090.30 to… Read More

Simmons Hanly Conroy employees gave Santa a helping hand last week during the Simmons Employee Foundation’s Annual Adopt-A-Family program. Employees adopted 54 families through area shelters and bought them presents to put… Read More

Throughout the firm’s history, Simmons Hanly Conroy has pledged over $20 million to cancer research and support. Funds donated have helped mesothelioma and asbestos-related organizations, such as the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization,… Read More

This past Saturday, Simmons Hanly Conroy joined with the Arthritis Foundation as its presenting sponsor of the 27th Annual Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk for Arthritis in Alton, Illinois. The annual race raises… Read More

The new movie ‘Spotlight’ opens nationwide on Friday. It tells the true story of The Boston Globe’s “Spotlight” team and their coverage of the Massachusetts Catholic sex abuse scandal in 2002. The… Read More

Conard Metcalf has successfully represented hundreds of men and women diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases, such as asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Two representative cases include: Panther v. Raybestos-Manhattan Inc., 701 P.2d 145… Read More

November 1 marked the beginning of Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in both men and women, in every ethnic group (Lung Cancer Alliance). Each year in the… Read More

An estimated 15,000 people in the United States pass away from asbestos-related diseases each year. Even though asbestos has been identified as a cause of cancer, at least 8 million pounds of… Read More

Also known by the generic name risperidone, Risperdal is a powerful, anti-psychotic medication prescribed to treat schizophrenia, autism and bipolar disorders in adults. Its manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson (J&J), has recently been making… Read More