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William M. Graham

William M. Graham is the Managing Partner at Wallace & Graham, P.A. in Salisbury, NC, where he focuses on mesothelioma and asbestos exposure cases. With over 30 years of legal experience, he has been admitted to the North Carolina State Bar (1991). Graham earned his J.D. from Antioch School of Law and is recognized for his dedication to clients affected by asbestos-related illnesses. His practice reflects deep expertise and commitment to client advocacy.

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Major lawsuit in California alleging cancer caused by Roundup

Major lawsuit in California alleging cancer caused by Roundup

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Last Modified on Jan 31, 2024

Many chemical products in the United States do not receive adequate long-term testing before becoming publicly available. Basic safety testing often only looks at the short-term health impacts of new products and chemicals. Years later, it may become obvious that…

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Missouri talc powder suit has 22 plaintiffs seeking compensation

Missouri talc powder suit has 22 plaintiffs seeking compensation

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Last Modified on Jan 31, 2024

Since the beginning of 2018, the American judicial system has seen a marked increase in the number of talc-related cancer lawsuits. Some of these lawsuits target manufacturers, claiming that talcum powders sold to consumers actually had contamination from asbestos. Johnson…

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California still not labeling Roundup as a potential carcinogen

California still not labeling Roundup as a potential carcinogen

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Last Modified on Mar 14, 2024

In many regards, California leads environmental policy in the United States. Steps that they take toward both policy and safety are often replicated in other states and even at the federal level over time. California takes its responsibilities to its…

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Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $25.75 million over talc claims

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $25.75 million over talc claims

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Last Modified on Jan 31, 2024

Research has long linked the aggressive and fatal cancer called mesothelioma to asbestos exposure. This cancer affects the lining of the organs and can cause debilitating pain as it progresses. Mesothelioma is particularly insidious, in part because it takes so…

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Swimsuit models act like asbestos is a joke

Swimsuit models act like asbestos is a joke

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Last Modified on Aug 28, 2023

Asbestos is deadly. It causes a horrible, aggressive form of cancer called mesothelioma. The fatality rates remain high, despite treatment options. Every year, around 15,000 people in the United States die from cancer or other diseases that link back to…

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Johnson & Johnson attempts to defend against asbestos claims

Johnson & Johnson attempts to defend against asbestos claims

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Last Modified on Jan 31, 2024

For decades, people have turned to talcum powder, also called baby powder, to keep the bottoms of young children dry. Some people also apply the powder to their underwear or genitals to reduce sweat or odor. In recent years, however,…

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VA hospital may have exposed employees and patients to asbestos

VA hospital may have exposed employees and patients to asbestos

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Last Modified on Jan 31, 2024

For decades, American workers ranging from automobile mechanics to construction workers suffered from exposure to a deadly compound. Once medical science tied asbestos to serious and often fatal cancers like mesothelioma, however, laws changed to mandate worker protection in the…

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Is It Time To Move Forward With Your Talcum Powder Claim?

Is It Time To Move Forward With Your Talcum Powder Claim?

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Last Modified on Aug 26, 2023

Here at The Law Offices of Wallace & Graham, we recently provided a white paper online addressing the recent cases exploring a potential connection between talcum powder and ovarian cancer. In that paper, we emphasize the importance of understanding those…

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Does Talc Cause Cancer?

Does Talc Cause Cancer?

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Last Modified on Aug 28, 2023

To help answer questions currently circulating about a possible connection between talc and ovarian cancer, our firm, Wallace & Graham, has published a SlideShare presentation for our white paper entitled, “Beyond The Headlines: What Do The Talcum Powder Cases Really…

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Jury awards $117 million in asbestos baby powder lawsuit in N.J.

Jury awards $117 million in asbestos baby powder lawsuit in N.J.

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Last Modified on Jan 31, 2024

Over the last few years, there has been a stark increase in the number of lawsuits filed related to talcum powders. These popular bath and beauty powders are often used on babies’ bottoms to prevent diaper rash. Women have also…

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