U.S. judge may decide Asarco's fate soon

U.S. judge may decide Asarco's fate as soon as Monday (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
A U.S. federal judge is expected to decide on Monday whether Grupo Mexico or India's Sterlite Industries will control Asarco LLC, bringing the U.S. copper miner a step closer to leaving bankruptcy after four years.

Baker Botts Hits $100 Million Mark

Baker Botts Hits $100 Million Mark in Asarco Bankruptcy (Law.com)
As Arizona-based mining company Asarco nears the end of its four-year bankruptcy odyssey, lead debtors counsel Baker Botts submitted its 12th application for fees on Friday. The filing put the firm past the $100 million mark in billable hours since Asarco filed for bankruptcy in 2005 after getting hit with a series of asbestos and environmental pollution suits. And Baker Botts may have more work ...

New Higher Death Risk for Sheet Metal Workers

Belluck & Fox Law Firm Notes New Asbestos Research Showing Higher Death Risk for Sheet Metal Workers (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Attorney Joseph W. Belluck of Belluck & Fox, LLP says research provides new evidence of the deadly risks associated with asbestos exposure.

Tower's Variared Asbestos Doubts

Storm damaged 1525 Tower's variared asbestos results raising doubts (The Palm Beach Post)
When the waterfront tower shudders and sinks into a rising cloud of dust, questions will linger like the pulverized particles the demolition lofts through the neighborhood.

Golf Course Asbestos Cleanup Needed

Golf course prepares for cleanup (The Western News)
By Canda Harbaugh, The Western News The Environmental Protection Agency didn't achieve its Monday target date to begin asbestos removal at the Cabinet View Golf Course but has begun preparations for the six-week cleanup.

Homeowner Fears Asbestos

Barry Stone: Homeowner fears asbestos contamination (Contra Costa Times)
Inspector s in the House: Real estate advice by a home inspector

Company pleads guilty to breaking asbestos laws

Vale Inco pleads guilty to breaking England's asbestos laws (The Sudbury Star)
Vale Inco Europe Ltd pleaded guilty June 9 at Swansea Magistrates' Court, to four charges under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 in relation to refurbishment work being carried by a contractor, A-Weld, on a furnace at the company's premises in Clydach.[...]

Designer died after contact with asbestos

Designer died after contact with asbestos (Eastbourne Today)
A 62-YEAR-OLD theatre designer died after exposure to asbestos during his career. (07/08/2009 10:21:50)

Inquest finds Peacock died from mesothelioma

Inquest finds that Normandy veteran James Peacock died from mesothelioma (York Press)
A D-DAY veteran who landed on the beaches of Normandy was killed by microscopic particles of asbestos, an inquest has heard.

Wind Stirs Up Asbestos Dust

Wind whips up asbestos risk (Herald Sun)
WILD winds have whipped up asbestos fears after the roof of a bayside yacht club blew off and smashed into nearby houses.