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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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Generic Drug Competition Shrinks Pfizer’s Profit

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer had a massive decrease in third-quarter profit due to the increased competition from generic drugs, according to the New York Times. As more generic drugs become available and are… Read More

Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: December 2013

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, our mesothelioma lawyers are committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma headlines. Here is a brief list of some of the most recent headlines… Read More

Survey Finds OxyContin is Most Abused Prescription Drug

Prescription drugs affect the body in different ways. Opioids, for example are medications used to relieve pain. Also known as painkillers, these include: Codeine Diphenoxylate (Lomotil) Fentanyl (Duragesic) Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lorcet, Lortab)… Read More

London Metal Exchange Concedes to Demands of Aluminum End Users

LME overhauls rules for warehouse queues In November, Agfa Corporation filed an antitrust class action suit against the London Metals Exchange and other bankers for stockpiling aluminum in warehouses and causing the… Read More

Light a Candle with ADAO to Honor Mesothelioma Warriors

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) candle lighting ceremony is an annual tradition that commemorates mesothelioma survivors and victims. The candles are lit to honor all ‘Mesothelioma Warriors,’ those who have been… Read More

Protect Your Family from Asbestos: Hiring Asbestos Professionals

Homes built prior to the 1970s may have been constructed with asbestos products such as flooring, insulation, roof shingles, decorative paint and many more. This is important to know upfront, especially if… Read More

Asbestos Exposure and Firefighters

We know asbestos exposure was common among occupations like construction workers, carpenters, oil refinery workers and members of the U.S. military. There is one occupation, however, that is also at risk and… Read More

Study: Cholesterol-Lowering Statins Linked to Cataract Development

Results from a new study found that millions of adults who take popular statin medications to lower their cholesterol may be at increased risk of developing cataracts. Evidence found a link between… Read More

Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: November 2013

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, our mesothelioma lawyers are committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma headlines. Here is a brief list of some of the most recent headlines… Read More

FACT Act Opponents Speak Out after it Passes in a House Vote

Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 221-199 to pass the legislation that would deny and delay justice for asbestos victims. The “Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency” (FACT) Act would benefit large… Read More

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