Writer concerned about potential mine’s legacy
Some people say, “We had iron mining in the Penokees before; the environment is fine now; and we need jobs.”
Gov’t will tidy up asbestos registry, Morgan says
The province will require public building owners to submit information about the cancer-causing material in a standard format, and store the data in a searchable database, says Don Morgan, minister of labour relations and workplace safety.
Legal Newsline scores big win for asbestos transparency: Examiner Editorial
Garlock Sealing Technologies, founded in 1887, originally produced seals for rods in locomotive steam engines.
A 95k pay-out for rail worker
A SWINDON family has received A 95,000 in compensation from British Rail following the death of a former labourer who was exposed to asbestos more than 50 years ago.
Asbestos shuts down Sigma Nu fraternity house
Members of UNH’s chapter of the Sigma Nu fraternity are left without a home now that asbestos has been found in their 10 Madbury Road building.
U.S. judge strikes sealing order over Garlock asbestos liability
A North Carolina federal judge has struck down a bankruptcy court ruling that sealed evidence and testimony about gasket maker Garlock Sealing Technologies’ liability for asbestos injuries, saying no compelling reason was stated to close the proceedings.
Advisors: Don’t Ignore Veterans Benefits
Why Clients Need Help With Family Governance Many clients don’t know this area of expertise exists, but they know they need help with it, says Paul Pagnato, whose Pagnato-Karp Group works with UHNW families.
Aduro BioTech Names Industry Veteran and Academic Leader, Gerald Chan, DSc to its Board of Directors
“Gerald is a highly respected executive, investor and an internationally renowned scientist.
Asbestos puts state scrutiny on Roosevelt site cleanup
Asbestos puts state scrutiny on Roosevelt site cleanup The removal will likely start within the first two weeks of August Check out this story on sctimes.com: http://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2014/07/23/asbestos-puts-state-scrutiny-roosevelt-sit…
Texas Supreme Court Holds That Requirement to Provide Evidence of…
On July 12, 2014, in Bostic v. Georgia Pacific Corp. , No. 10-0775, a six-justice majority of the Texas Supreme Court issued a major decision on causation in asbestos cases.
Thomas H Hart III Joins Bergman to Tackle Mesothelioma Cases
Asbestos continues to be a threat to American workers and is the leading cause of occupational cancer today.
Willetton teachers, students may sue
A LAW firm has warned any teachers or students affected by asbestos found at Willetton SHS may sue the Education Minister.
Asbestos registry a muddle, advocates say
Jesse Todd, chairperson of Asbestos Disease Awareness in front of the old entrance to Royal University Hospital, July 22, 2014.
Battersea Power Station evacuated and trains halted after gas leak
A woman dying of exposure to asbestos at Battersea Power Station remarried her husband as she lay on her deathbed.
Two ACT cancer cases ‘linked to Mr Fluffy asbestos insulation’
Two people linked to Canberra houses with Mr Fluffy insulation have reportedly been diagnosed with the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma.