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04/13/2021

https://www.wral.com/central-montana-railyard-cleanup-will-remove-tainted-soil/19623429/

Work is set to begin next week on the cleanup of a historic railyard in central Montana that’s contaminated with asbestos and petroleum.

12/01/2020

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Proximity-to-Texas-oil-refineries-increases-cancer-15764845.php

A multi-year study completed by local researchers found that Texans who live nearest to oil refineries are at significantly higher risk of getting cancer.

09/23/2020

"Asbestos takes the lives of 40,000 Americans each year. There are no known safe levels of exposure to this deadly substance. While many Americans may assume that our government has already taken sufficient action to protect us from asbestos, they have not."

Asbestos takes the lives of 40,000 Americans each year. There are no known safe levels of exposure to this deadly substance. While many Americans may assume that our government has already taken sufficient action to protect us from asbestos, they have not. In fact, asbestos is one of the biggest exa...

09/22/2020

Congratulations to Kirk Sammons for once again being rated as an AV Preeminent Attorney by Matindale-Hubbell!

09/07/2020

https://www.history.com/news/labor-day-pullman-railway-strike-origins

The dramatic origin story behind a favorite end-of-summer long weekend.

09/04/2020

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/montana/articles/2020-09-02/proposal-puts-bnsf-in-charge-of-asbestos-infested-railroad

Federal and state officials announced that they have proposed an agreement in which the BNSF Railway Company would be responsible for operating and maintaining a track the company is accused of contaminating with asbestos.

03/29/2020

https://www.courthousenews.com/mine-workers-asbestos-suit-against-insurer-advanced-by-montana-high-court/

The Montana Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a workers' compensation insurer is liable for damage claims from people who worked at the W.R. Grace vermiculite plant in Libby, Montana.

03/19/2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Business Continues Uninterrupted

The COVID-19 outbreak is affecting every aspect of our society. We hope you and your family are well and are following the recommended CDC guidelines to ensure your safety and well-being during this difficult time. Sammons & Berry, P.C. wants to assure our clients, colleagues, and vendors that we are taking all appropriate precautions to safeguard everyone’s health and safety and to help stop the spread of this virus. These precautions include increased use of remote work abilities, social distancing, and disinfecting of work surfaces.

During this outbreak, Sammons & Berry, P.C. plans to continue to provide uninterrupted service to our clients. Our phones are being answered, calls are being returned, emails responded to, and we continue to meet all deadlines.
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to call or reach out to us through our website. We will ensure that your request is routed to the appropriate person and receives a response.

The welfare of our Sammons & Berry, P.C. family, including our clients, is critically important. Please take all appropriate precautions to keep you and your families healthy and above all, pay attention to the guidance of government and health officials. Remember, we are all in this together.

Sincerely.,

Sammons & Berry, P.C.

03/12/2020

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-12/black-lung-coal-miners-facing-serious-threat-from-virus-spread?utm_content=business&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic

The biggest labor union for U.S. coal miners is warning that members are at “significant risk” from the rapidly spreading coronavirus.

03/05/2020

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/03/supreme-court-looks-to-weaken-consumer-financial-protection-bureau.html

The case concerned whether the regulatory agency established in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis was structured unconstitutionally.