In Northern California, there is much natural beauty. From the coast redwoods to the magnificent coastline, areas such as Humboldt County attract thousands for recreation and many who choose to live there because of the scenic beauty. Nevertheless, there is danger, ranging from getting lost in the forests, falling while...

Mesothelioma Bill Falls Short
In the U.K., mesothelioma patient advocacy groups are displeased with the proposed mesothelioma bill, aiming to help patients receive compensation...

Common Misconceptions of Mesothelioma
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Memorial Day Infographic - Asbestos & Veterans
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Asbestos defendants plead no contest to state charges
Three defendants plead no contest to state charges last week on felony charges stemming from their business exposing at-risk teens to asbestos contaminated materials on a building demolition site. Back in March, they were sentenced in federal court to violating federal environmental standards. Their sentencing in that case is set...

Where could asbestos be found?
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With Asbestos, death lurks behind our walls and ceilings
Asbestos remains a problem for people in California. It is a problem throughout the United States. It is also a problem throughout the world. A member of parliament in Australia writes of its impact in Australia, pointing out that it has killed 50,000 and he states that, “Every day in...
Gil Purcell Delivers Commencement Address at Pepperdine University
Anti-Asbestos Champion Gilbert L. Purcell to Deliver Commencement Address for Pepperdine University School of Law MALIBU, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2013 Gilbert L. Purcell, a champion for asbestos victims, has been selected to deliver the commencement address for the Pepperdine University School of Law. Purcell has obtained more verdicts in favor...

Mesothelioma Incidence Rate
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Improper handling of asbestos material is illegal
A case from Illinois points out that criminal liability exists for improper removal of building materials that contain asbestos. A man was sentenced in federal court to five months in prison, three additional months of home confinement and $3,000 in fines. The businessman had purchased a former industrial site and...

What happens to asbestos drilling mud?
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First Real-Time Asbestos Detector: A Step Toward a Safer Workplace
Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, was commonly used as insulation, incorporated into cement and woven into firemen's protective clothing because...

Asbestos Infographic
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Novato Law Firm Ranks Twice in Top 100 Verdicts 2012
Brayton Purcell took two spots in The Recorder's Top 100 Verdicts in 2012. The annual report features the year's largest...