Despite being banned in more than 70 countries, asbestos remains legal in the United States — but the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act seeks to change this.
ARBAN calls for a sweeping ban on the United States’ import,
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Today We Celebrate Simmons Hanly Conroy’s 24th Anniversary
In 1999, when attorney John Simmons set up some modest folding tables, rented computers and started taking clients, it was certainly a humble beginning for the newly established mesothelioma law firm.
As a U.S. Army veteran far too familiar…
EPA’s New Asbestos Reporting Rule: One More Step Toward Corporate Accountability
On July 6, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new rule requiring manufacturers and importers to provide detailed information on their asbestos usage over the past four years.
The rule is a direct result of work done by…
5 Ways to Cope with Grief from Mesothelioma
Cancer can be devastating for both patients and their families. Mesothelioma — a cancer caused by asbestos exposure — is no exception, especially for the surviving family and loved ones of those impacted.
When a loved one with mesothelioma passes…
What to Ask Your Mesothelioma Lawyer in a Consultation
If you have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you might be feeling anxious, scared and overwhelmed with possibilities regarding your health and the cost of medical treatments.
Fortunately, an asbestos attorney can help you take legal action and pursue mesothelioma…
Olin Corporation Supports EPA’s Proposed Ban of Chrysotile Asbestos
On April 4, 2023, Olin Corporation — one of the few manufacturers still using and importing asbestos in the United States — wrote a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) voicing its support for the agency’s proposed ban…
Linda Reinstein and Her Hopes for an Asbestos-Free Future
Linda Reinstein’s story is one of adversity, transformation and hope. Currently, she is the President and CEO of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest advocacy group for asbestos victims. She routinely serves as a congressional witness and speaks…
April 1-7 Marks the 19th Annual Global Asbestos Awareness Week
Every year, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) dedicates the first full week of April to Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW). Simmons Hanly Conroy will join the efforts April 1-7 and invites everyone to join us in the fight to…
Asbestos Disease and Awareness Organization (ADAO) to Launch Virtual Day of Action
On March 23, 2023, the Asbestos Disease and Awareness Organization (ADAO) — the largest national nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure — will launch its inaugural Virtual Day of Asbestos Awareness and #BanAsbestos Action across various popular social media…
What to Know About the February 2023 Updates to Philips CPAP Recall
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of reworked Philips Respironics machines due to silicone foam deterioration that, if inhaled, could cause serious illness, injury and even death.
The February 2023 recall, classified as most serious…