Thanksgiving is a time to pause, reflect, and express gratitude. This year, Sokolove Law would like to call attention to 5 individuals who have made…
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Legal Loophole in Illinois Prevents Justice for Mesothelioma Victims
The Illinois Supreme Court dismissed the case of a widow whose husband, James Folta, died of mesothelioma, the cancer caused exclusively by asbestos. Because…
9/11 Zadroga Bill Gets Boost from Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans, But Still Faces Hurdles
Advocates of reauthorizing the recently expired James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act gained the support of an influential group of veterans this past week.…
Abilify® Linked to Dangerous Pathological Behaviors & Compulsive Gambling
On November 2nd, 2015, Health Canada issued a formal safety alert, warning patients and physicians about an increased risk for uncontrollable impulses that result from…
9/11 Zadroga Bill Gets Boost from Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans, But Still Faces Hurdles
Advocates of reauthorizing the recently expired James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act gained the support of an influential group of veterans this past week.…
FACT Act Increases Risk of Identity Theft, Rep. Farenthold Has No Answers
Texas Representative Blake Farenthold (R-TX) has been on a 3-year crusade to strip asbestos exposure victims of their rights to privacy and compensation. The…
Why Maine Has the Highest Mesothelioma Rate in the States
Could the state where you live have an impact on your cancer risk? That’s the question that many people are asking after the release…
Emails Reveal Nevada State’s Attempt to Cover up the Dangers of Asbestos
Last month, we reported on naturally occurring asbestos in Nevada; a development that was being outright ignored by state health officials. Now, new emails…
Fate of So-Called ‘FACT Act’ Rests with Senator Graham and Other Influential Members of Congress
A bill that would make it more difficult for asbestos-exposure victims to receive justice and compensation is now pending in Congress. The creatively-named Furthering Asbestos…
