Announced July 28, Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $5.5 Billion to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging their talc-based baby powder caused…
Category: Asbestos Lung Cancer
How Lung Cancer Lawyers Can Help Clients: Q&A with Attorney Ricky LeBlanc
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used for decades in many workplaces. Unfortunately, when asbestos fibers are inhaled, they can become trapped…
Anniversary of U.S. Asbestos Ban: 35 Years Later, Americans Still Lack Protections
On July 12, 1989, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a landmark rule to ban asbestos, a toxic mineral known to cause mesothelioma and…
Happy 251st Birthday to the U.S. Army
June 14, 2026 marks the 251st birthday of the U.S. Army — the military branch that is largely responsible for our independence from Britain and…
Honoring Veterans on the 82nd Anniversary of D-Day
Exactly 82 years ago, the Allied Forces of World War II launched the crucial invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe, landing their armies by land, sea, and…
May Is National Cancer Research Month 2026
Over 626,000 Americans will likely die from cancer in 2026 alone, according to the American Cancer Society. While being diagnosed with mesothelioma or another cancer…
Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2026: Understanding the Risks of Asbestos
From April 1 through April 7 every year, Sokolove Law joins mesothelioma survivors, warriors, families, and advocates in honoring Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW). Now…
National Vietnam War Veterans Day 2026
March 29 marks National Vietnam War Veterans Day, commemorating the service and sacrifice of the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who bravely fought during…
Vanderbilt Minerals Declares Bankruptcy Over Asbestos Lawsuits
In February 2026, Vanderbilt Minerals LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing the growing financial burden of asbestos litigation tied to the company's talc…
