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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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National Celebrate Pro Bono Week Raises Awareness of Madison County Legal Charities

It is National Celebrate Pro Bono Week, and, in Madison County, we have much to celebrate about how our legal system is working to make a positive impact locally. In 2012, over… Read More

St. Louis Cardinals Post-Season Run Helps Simmon Law Firm Promote Food Drive for Area Pantries

The 7th Annual Simmons Employee Foundation Food Drive started earlier this month. To encourage participation, the Simmons Hanly Conroy has been organizing Cardinal Dress Down Days on Fridays for its employees. “The… Read More

Character Actor Ed Lauter, 74, Dies from Mesothelioma

His name may not be familiar to most, but his face is. Ed Lauter, a recognizable veteran actor who most recently played a butler in the 2011 Oscar-winning film The Artist passed… Read More

2013 Miles for Meso Brings Families Together, Changes Lives

On Sept. 21, 2013, the Firm sponsored the fifth annual Miles for Meso 5k in Alton, Ill in honor of National Mesothelioma Awareness Day on Sept. 26. More than 800 people participated… Read More

Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: September

The mesothelioma lawyers at Simmons Hanly Conroy are committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma headlines. Browse recent headlines highlighting the dangers of asbestos exposure and new information… Read More

Simmons Hanly Conroy Lawyers to Participate in Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference

In alignment with Mesothelioma Awareness Day on Sept. 26, the HarrisMartin Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference is set to take place on Sept. 27 in St. Louis, Missouri from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00… Read More

Studies Show Positive Impact of Immunotherapy on Mesothelioma Cancer Regression

Mesothelioma is often seen among the aging population, primarily because of its long latency period. In turn, increased age has been linked to immune system decline. Knowing all of this, new research… Read More

The Facts on Asbestos Exposure: What Home Buyers Need to Know

Are you buying a home? First of all – congratulations. Buying a home is an exciting and memorable experience that many of us hope to accomplish at some point in our lives.… Read More

More than 1,100 People Have Cancer after 9/11, Says the CDC

When the World Trade Center towers fell on Sept. 11, 2011, they left behind a pile of rubble and dust. Asbestos, a cancer-causing material, had coated the two buildings’ lower columns. Benzene,… Read More

6 Ways to Participate in Mesothelioma Awareness Day This Year

National Mesothelioma Awareness Day takes place on Sept. 26 every year. With the date fast approaching, the time to get involved in the events happening across the country is now. Meso Awareness… Read More

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