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Legislation & LitigationUpdate: President Barack Obama signed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act into law on June 22, 2016. President Barack…
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Canada’s Prime Minister Trudeau Commits to Ban Asbestos
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently announced what labor and public health groups have spent years waiting to hear about the nation’s asbestos…May 19, 2016 -
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Indiana Asbestos Case: Good News for Mesothelioma Patients
The Indiana Supreme Court recently struck down a portion of the state’s Product Liability Act, giving mesothelioma patients more flexibility in filing asbestos-related legal…April 13, 2016 -
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Garlock, EnPro Reach $480M Settlement for Asbestos Claims
EnPro Industries has agreed to establish a $480 million trust fund to settle all current and future asbestos claims against subsidiary Garlock Sealing…March 18, 2016 -
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Senate Considers FACT Act, Asbestos Claims
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee today will begin discussing the Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act — despite growing, widespread opposition. Groups of veterans, teachers,…February 3, 2016 -
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NY Sen. Charles Schumer Rallies to Block FACT Act in Senate
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer of New York launched his effort to block proposed legislation that would call for new, stiffer requirements for those seeking compensation from asbestos trusts. Schumer,…January 25, 2016 -
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FACT Act Legislation Passes House, Moves to Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives last week approved legislation that included the FACT Act, which sets new, stiffer requirements for victims of asbestos seeking compensation through the legal system. This…January 13, 2016 -
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Vote on Newest Asbestos FACT Act Possible Before End of Year
Legislators are again considering a bill that will legally hurt asbestos victims and rob them of their privacy if Congress approves it. At the start of 2015, U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas,…December 17, 2015 -
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Zadroga Act Extended for 9/11 Mesothelioma Victims
The 9/11 World Trade Center Health Program, which aides those diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, will receive a 75-year extension as part of a $1.1 trillion spending bill signed Friday by President…December 16, 2015 -
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Asbestos Diseases Still Looming After 9/11 Attacks
Thoracic surgeon Dr. Raja Flores believes an alarming number of asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma, will start emerging soon in New York City, stemming from rescue and cleanup efforts after…September 10, 2015