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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.
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Syngenta Case Update: How Misleading Marketing Harmed the U.S. Corn Market
Switzerland-based Syngenta, the world’s largest crop chemicals company, is currently facing over 175 lawsuits in eight states by corn farmers, exporters, grain handlers and others who have been adversely impacted by the… Read More
Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: February 2015
The mesothelioma lawyers at Simmons Hanly Conroy are committed to giving you the latest asbestos and mesothelioma news. Below is a group of some of the most recent news stories covering asbestos… Read More
Pharmaceutical News Wrap Up: February 2015
The pharmaceutical attorneys at Simmons Hanly Conroy know it’s essential to stay updated on the latest headlines, which is why we’re providing the list below. Read about recent U.S. Food and Drug… Read More
New Research Links Zofran to Increased Risk of Birth Defects in Pregnant Women
Morning sickness is a common side effect of pregnancy. According to the American Pregnancy Association, more than 50 percent of pregnant women experience some degree of morning sickness, vomiting or nausea. This… Read More
Shareholder Jayne Conroy Plays Major Role on Corn Litigation Plaintiff’s Executive Committee
Earlier this year, my colleague, Shareholder Jayne Conroy was appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee (PEC) for the pending multidistrict litigation (MDL) against Syngenta Seeds Inc. concerning its genetically modified corn. Farmers… Read More
Sneak Peak: 2015 Mesothelioma Symposium Speakers
Set to take place on March 2 to 4 in Bethesda, MD, the 2015 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma will feature a wide spectrum of mesothelioma experts and advocates. The firm is… Read More
2015 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference: “Where Knowledge and Action Unite”
Asbestos is a known carcinogen, yet it’s still used in the United States. Additionally, many people don’t understand the connection between asbestos and serious diseases like mesothelioma, or even where asbestos is… Read More
2015 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma to Take Place March 2 – 4
Even though mesothelioma is considered a rare disease, it affects thousands of people every year. Organizations like the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF) are dedicated to finding a cure – and they… Read More
Infographic: Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer
Studies concerning talcum powder use and increased ovarian cancer risk have gained much attention over the past year. Specifically, we’ve learned that genital use of talcum powder products (like Johnson’s® baby powder… Read More
Detoxifying Asbestos Brakes in California and Washington
More often than not, when I say that I represent people who suffer from asbestos-related cancer, the response that I get is: How can people still be getting cancer from asbestos? Hasn’t… Read More
