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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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Tighter Control Needed on Prescription Drugs, ACP Says
Prescription painkillers are the most abused type of prescription drugs in the United States. To address this problem, the American College of Physicians released recommended guidelines for preventing painkiller prescription abuse in… Read More
Full Asbestos Bans Across the Globe: A Timeline
The health dangers of asbestos are widely known, but where in the world is asbestos use against the law? While asbestos use is not fully banned in the United States, many other… Read More
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
