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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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Missouri Senate Committee Introduces Bill Harmful to Workers with Cancer
A bill that strips protections for Missouri workers diagnosed with terminal cancer was passed through the Small Business Senate Committee on Saturday. Senate Bill 1, sponsored by Senator Scott Rupp (R), is… Read More
What You Need to Know about Asbestos in the Workplace
Throughout the 20th century, while asbestos use was at its height of popularity, few precautions were taken to protect workers from exposure to asbestos dust. Employees from a wide range of industries… Read More
What You Should Know about Asbestos in Schools
Most school buildings in the United States were built decades ago. Asbestos use was most substantial between 1920 and 1950, so it’s not uncommon for schools built during this time to contain… Read More
What You Need to Know about Asbestos in Your Home
Asbestos is a known toxin that can cause serious illness like mesothelioma and lung cancer. Because of the former popularity of asbestos, it’s not uncommon for this carcinogenic material to be found… Read More
The FDA’s Role in Dealing with Drug Shortages
When Ameridose, the company linked to the recent meningitis outbreaks and production of contaminated steroid injections closed its doors for the remainder of the year, many people worried about drug shortages. Since then, the… Read More
ADAO Candle Lighting Events to Honor Mesothelioma Warriors
A candle is a symbol of comfort shining through the darkness. On Friday, Dec. 28, and Friday, Jan. 4 the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) will hold an Association of Cancer Online… Read More
Mesothelioma: Families Share Hope, Strength at Miles for Meso 2012
Most people have never heard of mesothelioma. They don’t understand the devastation involved in a mesothelioma diagnosis. They don’t realize there is no cure or that mesothelioma is one of the lowest-funded… Read More
Continued Meningitis Cases Have Doctors Baffled
More than one month ago, fungal meningitis cases began appearing from the use of tainted steroid injections, resulting in a total of 37 deaths. The 42-day risk period for contracting fungal meningitis… Read More
Simmons Hanly Conroy “We Give” Spotlight: Intellectual Property Team Helps Creative People Protect their Work
As part of the Intellectual Property Team at the Firm, attorney Paul Lesko, attorney Jo Anna Pollock and IP paralegal Julie Bond all contribute to better their community by helping creative people… Read More
Simmons Hanly Conroy “We Give” Spotlight: Amy Fair
The holiday season is a special time of year when more people take the time to give back to their community, whether it be through volunteer work, monetary donations or other ways.… Read More
