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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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Blood Thinners Like Xarelto and Pradaxa Classified as “Dangerous”: Here’s Why
Both Xarelto and Pradaxa are popular blood thinners prescribed to reduce the risk of blood clots that can cause a stroke or heart attack. These types of medications, however, come with serious… Read More
Holiday Storage in Attics and Asbestos Exposure: What to Know
It’s that time of year – people are heading upstairs to the attic or other storage space to fumble through their holiday décor and wrapping essentials. They’re pulling out boxes, shifting large… Read More
Famous Mesothelioma Deaths: Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen was the top paid actor in 1974. He was also a father and a husband with great love for his family. Best known for his acting in movies such as… Read More
Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer: What You Should Know
Talcum powder’s link to causing ovarian cancer has been established for decades. Despite this, talcum powder continues to be sold without a warning label. Given that cornstarch is a safe, but relatively… Read More
Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: November 2014
Here at Simmons Hanly Conroy, our asbestos attorneys want to keep you up to date on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma news. Below is a list of some of the most recent… Read More
Pharmaceutical News Wrap Up: November 2014
Here at Simmons Hanly Conroy, our pharmaceutical lawyers understand the importance of staying up to date on the latest pharmaceutical news. Below is a list of some of the most recent headlines concerning… Read More
6 Grain Industry Businesses Impacted by Viptera® Corn
Sales of Syngenta’s Agrisure Viptera® corn prior to approval for import by China has damaged the U.S. corn industry. The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) has estimated that the U.S. corn… Read More
4 Ways Farmers Were Negatively Affected by Viptera® Corn
Syngenta’s Agrisure Viptera® and Duracade™ corn have significantly hurt American farmers. The corn has the genetically modified trait MIR 162, which was never approved by China. Syngenta continued to sell Viptera® and Duracade™, despite… Read More
Famous Mesothelioma Deaths: Paul Gleason
Paul Gleason’s iconic lines “Don’t mess with the bull, young man. You’ll get the horns” solidified him as the cantankerous antagonist in The Breakfast Club. While his role as the principal guarding… Read More
New Study Links Risperdal and Gynecomastia in Middle-Aged Men
Gynecomastia is a condition that is known to cause breast development and lactation in males. It is also one of the lesser known Risperdal side effects that is common in pre-pubescent boys.… Read More
