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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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Lisa Jackson Confirmed by Senate As Head of EPA
We recently told you about the prospective election of Lisa Jackson to head the Environmental Protection Agency. The Senate has now approved Jackson for the position of administrator. Jackson, who holds a chemical engineering degree… Read More
Baucus Hopes New EPA Nominee Will Focus on Mesothelioma in Libby, Montana
Environmental Protection Agency nominee Lisa Jackson has agreed to focus on the city of Libby, Montana if she is confirmed. The Western News recently highlighted Montana Democratic Senator Max Baucus’ request that… Read More
The Simmons Hanly Conroy Adds New Shareholders with Extensive Asbestos Litigation Experience
The Simmons Hanly Conroy has added seven new Shareholders. You can Read More about Simmons Hanly Conroy’s new Shareholders here, but suffice it to say, we’re extremely proud of this announcement and these attorneys’… Read More
Mesothelioma Foundation Awards Grant to Research Scientist Haining Yang
The Cancer Research Center of Hawaii’s Thoracic Oncology Program has reason to celebrate, along with mesothelioma victims and scientists abroad, as one of its scientists, Haining Yang, MD, Ph.D, recently received a grant… Read More
Asbestos Cleanup Too Costly For Many
Maquoketa, Iowa, is a beautiful city located south of Dubuque along the Maquoketa River. The town has long been revered as “picturesque” with its array of historical sites, mysterious caves and unique… Read More
Mesothelioma International Symposium – Save the Date!
The 2009 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma is set for June 25-27 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. This is an annual event hosted by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation.… Read More
Asbestos-Disease Research Center Opens in Australia
Australia’s Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, officially opened one of the world’s largest research centers dedicated solely to research on asbestos-related disease. The center is located at Sydney’s Concord Hospital and was named after Bernie… Read More
What Can I Do to Make My Doctor Visits as Productive as Possible?
If you have the opportunity to visit the Simmons Hanly Conroy Mesothelioma Video Library (MVL), you may find it helpful as you prepare for your initial consultation with a mesothelioma expert. You know you… Read More
Mesothelioma’s Alimta Inventor Donates $1 Million To Hamilton College
Edward C. Taylor, inventor of the anti-cancer drug Alimta has, with his wife Virginia, donated $1 million to establish an endowed fund for chemistry research at Hamilton College. Alimta has now been on… Read More
The Simmons Hanly Conroy Pro-Bono Efforts Continue as Firm Gives Helping Hand to John Marshall VLSC
The Veterans Legal Support Center & Clinic (VLSC) at the John Marshall Law School was one of the first clinics established to specifically aid our nation’s veterans. Every year our veterans return home with… Read More
