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Landmark ruling for asbestos victimsFriday, November 21, 2008 @ 7:19PM Thousands of victims of asbestos-related cancer and their families won a test case at the High Court yesterday which opens the way to the award of compensation running into millions of pounds.

Asbestos: The hidden killerSunday, November 9, 2008 @ 4:53AMAn old wall with decaying and crumbling asbestos tiles. Warnings should be posted in such areas so that anyone working there knows not to disturb them.

Applications Invited for 2009 Landon Foundation-AACR INNOVATOR AwardsFriday, October 17, 2008 @ 9:35AMThe American Association for Cancer Research, in partnership with the Kirk A. and Dorothy P. Landon Foundation, is accepting applications for grants supporting innovation in cancer prevention research and international collaboration. The deadline for applications is November 20, 2008. The grant terms will begin on July 1, 2009.

Asbestos crook faces new chargesFriday, October 17, 2008 @ 3:11AMSYRACUSE (AP) - A 45-year-old Utica businessman previously convicted of illegal asbestos removal faces up to 55 years in federal prison after being indicted Thursday for a second time on charges he violated the federal Clean Air law.

Asbestos Cases in Jeopardy Following Ohio Supreme Court RulingThursday, October 16, 2008 @ 9:34PMThe Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that a 2004 law imposing stricter rules on those suing for asbestos-related injuries can be applied to cases pending before the legislation was passed, a move that could frustrate thousands of people seeking claims. The 5-to-2 decision means that many of the 40,000 Ohio cases filed before the law was enacted are likely to be dismissed. It also has potential ...

Father, 2 sons indicted on alleged illegal asbestos removalThursday, October 16, 2008 @ 1:57PM SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WKTV) - The U.S. Attorney for Northern New York has indicted a father and his two sons for alleged illegal asbestos removal throughout Central and Northern New York.

LegalView Reports Cancer Risk for St. Louis Residents After Unapproved Asbestos Removal During DemolitionMonday, September 29, 2008 @ 5:16AM LegalView recently informed mesothelioma blog readers of improper removal of asbestos in St. Louis that may have left thousands of residents at risk for developing mesothelioma cancer. The city used an unapproved "wet method" of removing asbestos fibers, which may expose residents to the asbestos dust once the water evaporates. (PRWeb Sep 29, 2008) Read the full story at ...

LegalView Reports Cancer Risk for St. Louis Residents After Unapproved Asbestos Removal During DemolitionMonday, September 29, 2008 @ 3:01AM LegalView recently informed mesothelioma blog readers of improper removal of asbestos in St. Louis that may have left thousands of residents at risk for developing mesothelioma cancer. The city used an unapproved "wet method" of removing asbestos fibers, which may expose residents to the asbestos dust once the water evaporates.