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July 1, 2026

A close-up of a worker operating a wet cutting saw with a spinning blade, spraying water onto an artificial stone surface.

July 1, 2026

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Artificial Stone

Silicosis Surveillance in California, 2019-2024: Tracking an Epidemic

June 29, 2026

Brayton Purcell LLP was announced as a Public Justice "2026 Finalist Trial Lawyer of the Year".

June 29, 2026

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Artificial Stone

Brayton Purcell LLP Named Finalist for 2026 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award

June 26, 2026

Diagram comparing normal lungs and pleural effusion, illustrating fluid buildup in the pleural space that compresses the lung—often a symptom of conditions like mesothelioma—with clear labels for lung, pleura, compressed lung, and pleural fluid.

June 26, 2026

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Mesothelioma

Pleural Effusion Symptoms, Causes and Mesothelioma Risks

June 24, 2026

A 3D illustration shows a round mesothelioma tumor cell on tissue, with branching blood vessels extending outward from the cell, highlighting the complexity involved in tumor measurement.

June 24, 2026

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Mesothelioma

AI Accurately Measures Mesothelioma Tumors for Better Treatment Decisions

June 22, 2026

Bright kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brown granite counters, dark wood floors, a teal island, white subway tile backsplash, and a round, colorful rug in the center. Located in California, this space artfully avoids artificial stone surfaces—a thoughtful choice given recent concerns about silicosis.

June 22, 2026

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Artificial Stone

California’s Proposed Ban on Artificial Stone Reflects Growing Concern Over Silicosis

June 18, 2026

Artificial stone countertops top the kitchen island with a built-in gas stove, surrounded by brown cabinets, a tile backsplash, and kitchen appliances in this modern kitchen—a space crafted with precision by skilled fabrication workers.

June 18, 2026

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Artificial Stone

Quartz Countertops, Big-Box Retailers, and the Hidden Toll on Fabrication Workers

June 17, 2026

A close-up of a wet saw cutting through an artificial stone slab, with water splashing around the blade.

June 17, 2026

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Artificial Stone

Cal-OSHA Advances Efforts to Ban Fabrication and Installation of Engineered Stone

June 9, 2026

Diagram showing T cell and cancer cell interactions, highlighting molecular pathways, immune cell activation, overexpression of PRC2 and EZH2, cytokine signaling (CXCL9, CXCL10), and the effects of epigenetics on the tumor microenvironment and immune evasion; relevant for Mesothelioma Research.

June 9, 2026

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Mesothelioma

How Epigenetics Is Reshaping Mesothelioma Research: Why EZH2 Matters

June 5, 2026

A man in a suit speaks in a government setting, with an American flag blurred in the background. A quote about legislation and accountability in courts is overlaid at the bottom of the image, highlighting ongoing federal effort to address issues such as the silicosis crisis linked to artificial stone.

June 5, 2026

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Artificial Stone

KQED Journalist Farida Jhabvala Romero Reports on Federal Effort to Shield Artificial Stone Companies Amid Silicosis Crisis

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