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Caring for & Comforting a Loved One with Mesothelioma
If a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, here are helpful tips to know how to offer comfort and care.
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What Are the Symptoms of Mesothelioma?
Pain in the chest area, fluid buildup, and difficulty breathing are some symptoms of mesothelioma. Learn more about the risks and next steps here.
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Am I At Risk of an Asbestos-Related Disease?
If you have been exposed to asbestos, there is a risk that you could develop an asbestos-related disease. There are, however, certain risk factors that make you or a loved one more at risk than others. Use Our Checklist to Determine Your Level of Risk It’s important to be aware of your individual level of…
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COVID-19
CHICAGO (March 17, 2020) – As we continue to monitor the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Cooney & Conway has made the decision to enact a remote work plan for our attorneys and staff until further notice. The Firm has proactively taken this precautionary measure to help slow the spread of the virus and protect…
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C&C Attorney Receives Award from Loyola School of Law
Loyola’s graduates have distinguished themselves in various endeavors. Cooney & Conway attorney, Matt Adair, received the St. Robert Bellarmine Award.
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FDA Confirms Asbestos Found in Talc
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued the AMA Analytical Services, Inc. final report in six parts from the agency’s year-long sampling assignment to test talc-containing cosmetic products for the presence of asbestos. The full results showed 43 samples were negative and 9 were positive for asbestos. Last year, the FDA immediately notified the public about the positive…
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A Smart Parent’s Guide to Liability
Here is what parents need to know about their obligation and responsibility to cover financial costs inflicted by their children.
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Screening & Diagnosis of Mesothelioma
Learn about the process of getting a mesothelioma diagnosis, the trouble with early screening, and more here.
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Cooney & Conway Staff Collects Gifts to Send Kids Around the World
Operation Christmas Child delivers shoeboxes of toys to children in over 100 countries.
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10 States, DC, Sue EPA for Stricter Asbestos Regulations
Ten states in the U.S. and Washington, DC, have sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to tighten oversight rules on the use of asbestos and reduce its risk to the public. The EPA has previously denied a petition by the states to collect more data on the cancer-causing material used for decades in industries such…
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FDA: Asbestos Found in Cosmetics in Claire’s Stores, Beauty Plus Global
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to avoid using cosmetics sold by Claire’s Stores and Beauty Plus Global after the agency found makeup products containing asbestos, a cancer-causing material for which there is no safe level of exposure. Products that tested positive for asbestos have been pulled voluntarily by both companies. The…
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Claire’s, Beauty Plus asbestos recalls prompt makeup regulation questions
The full extent of the contamination of cancer-causing material like asbestos in cosmetics is unknow