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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
Obama Administration Issues Statement Against FACT Act
House to Vote Today on Legislation that would Deny, Delay Justice for Asbestos Victims The U.S. House of Representatives will meet this afternoon to consider the so-called “Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency” Act… Read More
Asbestos Victims Take Action: How to Tell Congress to Oppose H.R. 982
House Resolution 982, or the so-called ‘FACT Act,’ if passed, would require asbestos trusts to release confidential information about asbestos victims including their work history, family information and the last four digits… Read More
Help Make Generic Drug Manufacturers Accountable for Safety by Signing Take Justice Back Petition
FDA proposes rule changes to hold generic drug manufacturers accountable for injuries The FDA has proposed new rules that would improve generic drug manufacturer accountability. More than 80 percent of prescriptions are… Read More
Big Asbestos Pushes Harmful Bill for Mesothelioma Victims to Vote on Eve of Veterans’ Day
Veterans Account for 30 Percent of Deaths from Mesothelioma On the eve of Veterans’ Day, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on the so-called ‘Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act,’… Read More
Asbestos Victims Under Fire: Harmful Bill, H.R. 982, Scheduled for a Vote in U.S. House of Representatives
Asbestos companies are using their political pull to influence the passage of a bill harmful to asbestos victims in the U.S. House of Representatives. House Resolution 982, the so-called “Furthering Asbestos Claims… Read More
Hawaii Dept. of Health Links Diet Supplement OxyElite Pro to Liver Failure
USPLabs, the manufacturer of the diet supplement called OxyELITE Pro, has halted distribution of the drug nationwide following multiple cases of liver failure linked to the supplement discovered by the Hawaii Department… Read More
FDA Issues Black Box Warning on Two Cancer Drugs
The hepatitis B warnings on two blood cancer drugs were recently strengthened by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to Fox News. The strengthened warnings were issued to reflect the risk of… Read More
4 Major Threats to Lung Health (And How to Avoid Them)
Throughout the month of October, which is Healthy Lung Month, a special emphasis is placed on preventing lung diseases. Your lungs are one of the most complex organs in your body because… Read More
Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: October 2013
At Simmons Hanly Conroy, our mesothelioma lawyers are committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma headlines. We’ve compiled a brief list of some of the most recent headlines… Read More
