Machinery manufacturers could not be liable for wrongful death allegedly caused by asbestos-containing parts and insulation used in the operation of their products, the California Supreme Court has ruled. The decision reverses a...
Baron and Budd Proud to Support ADAO's Work with McQueen DALLAS -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) will be honoring the late actor Steve McQueen with the Warren Zevon "Keep Me in...
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 16, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to The Futon Shop, conventional mattresses are very likely to contain chemicals, some potentially toxic to humans and/or harmful to the environment. Most...
Princess Cruises soon will begin enforcing what some call one of the most incendiary new rules in cruising: a ban on smoking in all guest staterooms, including the balcony. The new rule, which...
Tokyo, Jan 5, 2012 - (JCN Newswire) - Eisai Co. Ltd announced today that Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc. has submitted its response to the Complete Response Letter (CRL) issued by the U.S. Food and...
Dallas Jury Finds Hercules, Inc. Liable for Exposing Worker to Asbestos Pipe DALLAS -- A Dallas County jury recently awarded an $8.4 million verdict to a mesothelioma cancer patient's widow after finding Ashland,...
HOUSTON (ICIS)--The methanol outlook for the US and the rest of the world in 2012 and beyond will continue to be driven by China, market experts said at a recent conference....
Styrene brian balboa houston The global economic uncertainty that has developed in 2011 is causing mixed outlooks from North American styrene participants. Producers are mostly optimistic, while some market participants are taking a...
Rex Features Formaldehyde studies are flawed, says industry methanol lane kelley houston Global methanol market turns its focus on China The global methanol outlook for next year and beyond continues to focus on...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been more than 10 million smoking-related deaths since 1988. I often wonder whether that figure would be lower if it weren't for...
HEADNOTE Objectives Cervical cancer is caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). However, only a small proportion of women infected with HPV, progress to cervical cancer. Other co-factors must therefore be necessary to cause...
* NITRITES AND FRACRANCES Q. We are using a vibratory finishing compound that has been satisfactory for more than 20 years. Recently, a potential new vendor pointed out that it contains sodium nitrite;...
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Disposing of waste--particularly hazardous waste--has always been a challenge in the 49th state. Not only does the state lack disposal sites, but much of the waste is located in remote rural...
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Legislation requiring the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to improve its chemical health assessments is contained in a bill that awaited approval on Thursday by the White House, the American Chemistry Council...
Recognition to be given at the 2012 event for outstanding work and dedication to the cause of asbestos awareness REDONDO BEACH, Calif. -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which combines education, advocacy,...
(The Styrene Information and Research Center (SIRC) issued the following statement today on behalf of the U.S. styrene industry. This statement may be attributed in whole or in part to SIRC Executive Director...
CHICAGO -- The following is an opinion editorial provided by Samuel S. Epstein, M.D., Chairman of Cancer Prevention Coalition: The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics must be congratulated for securing a 11/15/11 agreement with...
A barge-building company's 30-acre site along the Willamette River, slightly north of the South Waterfront District, is finally being cleaned up. After years of studies and discussions, crews are continuing to remove contaminants...
A federal appeals court is set to decide an issue vexing plaintiffs' and defense attorneys who settle cases where Medicare asserts its right to reimbursement of a plaintiff's medical bills. While not the...
Declaration Calls for Obama, Harper to Stop Asbestos Import, Export, Production DALLAS -- The national mesothelioma law firm of Baron and Budd is honored to support the efforts of the Asbestos Disease Awareness...