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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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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
FDA Strengthens Warning on Lariam, Anti-Malaria Drug
Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the commonly used anti-malaria drug, called mefloquine hydrochloride (brand name Lariam) must have a “black box” warning on its label. The drug has… Read More
