Jul 192024
Courts & policy
In a high-stakes legal saga, medical and biotech company Johnson & Johnson (hereafter J&J) is facing mounting scrutiny over allegations of manipulating bankruptcy laws to evade billions in talc-related liabilities.
About: Asbestos, Talc, and Ovarian Cancer
Jul 152024
Jul 112024
Courts & policy
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral composed of thin, fibrous crystals.
Jul 42024
Courts & policy
Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, was once hailed for its unmatched durability and heat-resistant properties.
About: Asbestos
Jun 242024
Study
Recent breakthroughs in mRNA vaccine technology are promising nothing short of a revolution in cancer treatment, armed with the potential to personalize therapies for some of the most lethal forms of the disease.
About: Mesothelioma
Jun 212024
Courts & policy
In March 2024, in a significant environmental and public health development, The U.S.
About: Asbestos
Jun 202024
From the archives
Fireproof, durable and an excellent adhesive, asbestos is a harmful mineral fiber that forms in rocks and soil.
About: Sources of Asbestos Exposure
Jun 182024
Asbestos questions
When thinking about asbestos and the health problems it can cause, we think first about the lungs.
About: Asbestos-Related Diseases
Jun 132024
Courts & policy
Earlier this year, the topic of asbestos exposure reached the highest court in the United States.
About: Asbestos
Jun 102024
Courts & policy
Last month, the topic of toxic exposure intersected with the United States military and President Joe Biden.
About: Asbestos Exposure in the Military
Jun 92024
Asbestos questions
While it is true that as of 2024 many types of cancer have been more directly linked to asbestos compared to others, the question is, what should we make of the relation between asbestos exposure and cancers that are…
About: Asbestos-Related Diseases
May 272024
From the archives
W.R. Grace & Co., also called Grace American Industrial Company, was a successful business in the 20th century, known for its production of specialty chemicals and construction materials.
About: W.R. Grace Asbestos Trust Claims
May 242024
Courts & policy
Vermont’s statute of repose requires lawsuits within twenty years of the “last occurrence” to which the asbestos-related disease can be attributed.
About: Vermont Mesothelioma Lawyer
May 212024
Courts & policy
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the long-awaited total asbestos ban in 2024. That ban might or might not survive inevitable court challenges. We’ll just have to wait and see.
About: Asbestos
May 32024
From the firm
In March 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency announced, with much fanfare, that it was “banning asbestos.” The EPA rule does ban chrysotile (white) asbestos, which is the most commonly used form of refined…
About: Asbestos