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Legislation & LitigationHundreds of Orange County school kids can set their alarm clocks a little later this year. Beginning Sept. 9, the first day back to school, most will ride the bus to their own local school rather…
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Legislation & Litigation
Asbestos Ban in Sweden Leads to Drop in Mesothelioma
The strict ban on asbestos more than 30 years ago in Sweden has produced a tangible decline in mesothelioma throughout the country. It has also helped fuel the growing debate about establishing…August 31, 2015 -
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Toys ‘R’ Us, Other Retailers Remove Asbestos Crayons
Toys "R" Us, Party City, Amazon.com and Dollar Tree answered lawmakers' urgent call to pull toxic asbestos crayons and crime lab toys from their inventory. The major retailers acted after learning…August 19, 2015 -
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New Bill Seeks to Create First Mesothelioma Registry in US
People diagnosed with mesothelioma often feel there is little public information about the asbestos-related cancer. Several existing state cancer registries focus on more common cancers, including…August 12, 2015 -
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ADAO: Bill to Overhaul Chemical Regulation Lacks Bite
U.S. legislators may soon update the nation's antiquated Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) with a proposed bill aimed at strengthening existing laws that protect us from hazardous chemicals in our…August 7, 2015 -
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New Report: Asbestos Industry Ignored OSHA Guidelines
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines for acceptable asbestos levels in the workplace air were regularly ignored in a variety of industries throughout…July 20, 2015 -
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Lawmakers Urge Retailers to Pull Crayons, Toys with Asbestos
Two U.S. senators are pointing fingers at four retail giants — Party City, Dollar Tree, Toys “R” Us and Amazon.com — for continuing to…July 14, 2015 -
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Outdated EPA Regulations May Increase Asbestos Exposure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has an antiquated and inadequate policy in place that allows the release of asbestos-contaminated wastewater and threatens public…July 6, 2015 -
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Asbestos Victims Committee Rejects Garlock Bankruptcy Plan
The committee of asbestos personal injury claimants in the ongoing bankruptcy case of Garlock Sealing Technologies (GST) is urging asbestos victims to reject…June 23, 2015 -
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Mr. Fluffy Asbestos Disclosure Burdens Real Estate Agents
The ongoing Mr. Fluffy asbestos insulation debacle in Australia is placing a heavy burden on unprepared real estate agents who must disclose…June 1, 2015