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Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
Things to Know if You are Considering a Mesothelioma Clinical Trial
There is still no cure for mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is an illness that occurs after a person is exposed to asbestos, a dangerous substance that was widely used in the U.S.…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
What are the Signs of Asbestos Exposure?
Asbestos was once widely used in the United States of America. This material is not yet banned in the U.S., but its use has drastically reduced over the years. When…
Product Perspective: Complex Tort & Product Law
Nemeth Is the Law – Causation in NYCAL Talc and Asbestos Cases
By Magda Patitsas, Erin Beachum
We previously reported on Nemeth v. Brenntag North America, et al., 38 N.Y.3d 336 (Ct. App. NY Apr. 26, 2022), a landmark case in which the New York’s Court of…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
Common and Uncommon Places You Could Find Asbestos
Asbestos is a group of minerals that occur naturally in soil and rock. It is made up of heat-resistant fibers. Apart from being resistant to heat, asbestos is also resistant…
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History of Asbestos, Pt. 4: Asbestos From Its Heyday to the Era of Regulation
As soon as asbestos became an industrial commodity in the late 19th century, the clock began ticking. Sooner or later, the public would find out just how deadly this carcinogenic…
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ADAO Set to Host 17th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference Virtually Sept. 16-17
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) recently announced the dates of its 17th annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference (AAPC), which will take place Sept. 16-17, 2022. Registration for…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
The Environmental Protection Agency Proposes Stricter Asbestos Reporting
Asbestos is a dangerous mineral that causes life-threatening diseases such as mesothelioma. Because of this, there are individuals and organizations out there dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure through advocacy, education,…
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History of Asbestos Pt. 3: Asbestos in the Industrial Age
For thousands of years, asbestos remained in the margins of ancient society, bewildering onlookers with its magical properties while concealing its more harmful ones. But as civilization matured, so did…
Product Perspective: Complex Tort & Product Law
No Decision on Genetic Testing Dispute in Asbestos Case in Alameda County, California
An Alameda County Judge set a hearing on a motion for protective order in a pending asbestos case in which the plaintiffs sought to prevent the defendants of unapproved genetic…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
HBO Max’s “Not So Pretty” Shines Light on the Link Between Mesothelioma and Cosmetic Products
Unfortunately, despite asbestos awareness advocates doing their best to educate people on asbestos and asbestos-related illnesses, such as mesothelioma, many people still do not understand the dangers of asbestos exposure.…