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Legislation & LitigationA recent extension and reform of the Veterans Choice Program could allow for better access to care for veterans diagnosed with rare cancers such…
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FDA Cracks Down on Fake Mesothelioma Treatments
Stories abound of a “cancer-curing” tea from the forests of Canada. Herbal blends claim to “attack cancer at the DNA level.” For many…May 2, 2017 -
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Trump Will Likely Support Asbestos FACT Act
A House Judiciary Committee approved the Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017 , one of numerous iterations…March 7, 2017 -
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Anti-Asbestos Advocates Uneasy with EPA Pick Scott Pruitt
For weeks, U.S. Senate Democrats, anti-asbestos activists and workers’ rights groups have fought the confirmation of Scott Pruitt, President Donald Trump’s controversial nominee to…February 8, 2017 -
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Firefighters with Mesothelioma Protected by New Ohio Law
A new piece of legislation extends workers’ compensation rights for Ohio firefighters to include occupational cancers such as mesothelioma. Ohio Gov. John Kasich…January 30, 2017 -
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Medical Marijuana in 28 States: Impact on Cancer Community
The fight to legalize medical marijuana in the U.S. took another leap forward last year with five states passing legislation allowing the use of…January 27, 2017 -
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EPA Includes Asbestos in Top 10 Dangerous Chemicals
Asbestos, a mineral linked to various deadly health conditions and cancer such as mesothelioma, may finally get the scrutiny it needs so regulators can…December 15, 2016 -
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New Ruling Favors Secondhand Asbestos Exposure Victims
The California Supreme Court ruled last week that companies remain liable for secondhand asbestos exposure if the toxic material sickens a family member.December 9, 2016 -
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Record $18M Verdict in Mesothelioma-Talcum Powder Lawsuit
The recent record-setting $18 million verdict out of California rekindled the hotly debated link between talcum powder and mesothelioma cancer. A Los Angeles…November 17, 2016 -
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Sen. Boxer: EPA Should Include Asbestos in Top Priorities
Selecting the 10 most dangerous chemicals in the U.S. is the first order of business under the recently strengthened arm of the Environmental Protection…September 23, 2016