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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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Have You Thanked A Veteran Today?
Simmons Hanly Conroy advocates for veterans who died from asbestos related diseases On this Veterans Day, please remember to light a candle in memory of those who gave their lives to protect… Read More
How to Keep Egg off Your Face Regarding Copyright Law
An Intellectual Property Attorney’s Thoughts on Copyright Law, the Internet and the Cooks Source Magazine Uproar What would you do, as an author, when you discover that a publisher has published a… Read More
Madison Square Garden asbestos scare needs to ignite broader safety dialogue
Officials canceled last night’s game at Madison Square Garden against the Orlando Magic because “asbestos-related” material fell from the building’s attic and landed on the arena. The asbestos material was dislodged because… Read More
Toyota Deja Vu: Automaker Issues Another Recall For Brake Concerns
Toyota once again finds itself in the crosshairs of public and media outcry. It issued its 16th recall Oct. 22, 2010, which pushed the total number of vehicles recalled this year past… Read More
Doctors on Pharma Payroll Not Always Experts, New Investigation Finds
Do you promise to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God? It’s a simple, but significant act on which our entire judicial system rests.… Read More
Help Make Sept. 26 National Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Please help to get House Resolution 771 out of committee and on to the House Floor for a vote by contacting your congressional representative. House Resolution 771 is a proclamation that, once… Read More
Vampire Definition Helps Settle Intellectual Property Infringement Case
Vampire pop culture recently contributed to a Simmons law firm client’s success in settling an on-going intellectual property infringement case. Hoodlums Welding Hoods is a small business that designs creative welding helmets.… Read More
Running Toward a Cure for Mesothelioma
Running is hard. Living with cancer is harder, especially when that cancer ismesothelioma. Saturday, I ran in the second Alton Miles for Meso 5K race, sponsored by the firm. I was privileged… Read More
Charity Work Makes No Easy Money
Earlier this month, I headed to Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville, Ill., to compete in the Simmons Employee Foundation’s 6th Annual Golf Tournament 4-man scramble. The tournament benefited two Madison County… Read More
Meso Community Observes Mesothelioma Awareness Day This Weekend
If you watch the Weekend TODAY show this coming Sunday morning, you might see some familiar faces wearing “Believe in a Cure” shirts and waving banners in the show’s outside audience. Sunday,… Read More
