Aug 162023
From the archives
9/11 Asbestos
Over 20 years ago, a group of al-Qaeda terrorists executed a coordinated assault on the very foundations of American democracy.
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Asbestos News & Findings
New studies, court rulings, trust changes and finds from the archives, and what each one means for a family with an asbestos claim.
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Aug 152023
Asbestos questions
Do homes built in 1910 have asbestos?
Asbestos was once widely used in the manufacture of construction material and popular consumer products.
About: Asbestos Products
Aug 102023
Asbestos questions
Is There Asbestos in Talc or Chalk?
For the last few decades, we’ve been told how dangerous asbestos is, even in trace amounts.
Aug 72023
Asbestos questions
Does Rock Wool Insulation Contain Asbestos?
Asbestos is a natural fiber that comes out of the ground. Rock Wool, a trademark for mineral wool, is an artificial substance that comes from a factory.
About: Asbestos insulation
Jul 202023
Courts & policy
Doctors Who Linked Talc to Cancer Have Been Sued by Johnson & Johnson
In a surprising development of the already complex situation surrounding Johnson and Johnson, the company has recently sued four doctors responsible for linking talc to cancer in their published studies.
About: Asbestos, Talc, and Ovarian Cancer · Asbestos in Talc and Vermiculite
May 182023
Exposure alert
Ohio Train Disaster and the Asbestos Story
The Ohio train disaster made headlines in 2019 and is still a viable topic for discussion today.
About: Asbestos Exposure in Railroad Work · Ohio Asbestos Exposure Sites
May 102023
Asbestos questions
Prostate Cancer and Asbestos Exposure
The topic of asbestos exposure and its link to cancer is vast, primarily because of the various types of cancer that have been adequately linked to asbestos with compelling data.
About: Asbestos-Related Diseases
May 82023
Exposure alert
Asbestos…in Makeup?
One of the world’s most lucrative industries is the beauty and cosmetics business.
About: Asbestos in Talc and Vermiculite · Asbestos, Talc, and Ovarian Cancer
Apr 212023
Asbestos questions
Catalytic Converters and Asbestos
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was once prized for its inherent resilience to heat, electricity, and corrosion.
Apr 32023
Asbestos questions
What Does Asbestos Glue Look Like?
Asbestos glue is not something you can walk into your local hardware store and find sitting on the shelf. However, before the 1990s, this material was literally a household item.
Mar 282023
Courts & policy
What is the Texas Two-Step?
While there are federal regulations and laws in place for both individuals and corporations to file for bankruptcy, it is also true that states have their own sets of bankruptcy laws.
Mar 222023
From the archives
Asbestos in South Africa
South Africa is the southernmost country on the African continent known for its rich, natural beauty, cultural diversity, and robust history.
Mar 212023
From the firm
Corruption in Mesothelioma Research Funding?
Asbestos lawyers have close relationships with mesothelioma doctors. Sometimes, that relationship is too close.
Mar 202023
Courts & policy
Does the 2022 Burn Pit Exposure Bill Compensate Asbestos Exposure?
Under the new 2022 Burn Pit Exposure law, many asbestos-related illnesses caused by asbestos exposure while serving in the military can be compensated through the Veterans Affairs disability program.
Mar 62023
From the archives
Stone Age Asbestos
While some may assume that asbestos is a modern marvel, this material is actually an essential piece of ancient history. This is especially true when it comes to the ancient culture of the Kiukainens.