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Beijing’s Application Period for High Tech Enterprise Status Ends for 2009
Beijing's application period for companies wishing to obtain high tech tax concessions ended on Monday. Hwuason lawyers comments on their experience of this years applications. - November 19, 2009 - Hwuason Lawyers
One in Two Recruitment Consultants Not Covered for Professional Mistakes
54% of recruitment consultants putting businesses at risk by waiving professional indemnity insurance. - November 18, 2009 - Coverzones
LegalView Announces Mesothelioma Search Refinement
LegalView.com has refined and optimized their mesothelioma search engine to provide the most relevant and recent results available on the Internet. - November 17, 2009 - LegalView
Exciting Book Offers Details About Criminal Investigations
If you love watching shows like CSI-New York, CSI-Miami, The Next 48, Criminal Minds, and other TV episodes that depict the investigative side of law enforcement, then you should feast your eyes on this exciting new book. The author is a twenty-three year veteran Detective, who served as a Criminal Investigator for fourteen years. The authors' goal is to provide helpful and exciting information about criminal investigations to the general public in the form of short, easy-to-read book. - November 16, 2009 - Anthony Craft
Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP Announce Major Los Angeles DUI Law Changes
Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP, a premier Los Angeles DUI defense law firm, is working to make the public aware of new state legislation involving new DUI laws impacting Los Angeles, Southern California and the rest of the state. Governor Schwarzenegger recently signed into law major changes... - November 16, 2009 - Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin LLP
Nebraska Bar Association & Internet for Lawyers Team Up for Live MCLE Program on Friday, November 20, in Omaha
“The Cybersleuth’s Guide to the Internet” live continuing legal education presentation will be held in Omaha, on Friday, November 20, 2009. The seminar will be held at the Holiday Inn Convention Center; 72nd and Grover Streets; Omaha, NE 68124. For more information, including pricing, visit the Nebraska Bar Association’s Web site - http://bit.ly/1gvvI. - November 15, 2009 - Internet For Lawyers
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C. Attorney Brown Named as a "Rising Star" in Michigan by Super Lawyers® Magazine
Geoffrey M. Brown receives distinction for the second year in a row for his work, which is focused primarily on defense of medical and legal malpractice cases at the appellate level. - November 12, 2009 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. Hosts Business Advisory Seminar
Ralph J. DiLeone, managing partner at The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. (www.dileone.com), has announced that the firm will host a seminar for the Business Advisor Partners on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Coastal Financial Center, located at 1000 St. Albans Drive. Speakers for... - November 12, 2009 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
American Right of Way Associates Will Have Exhibitor Booth at Haynesville Shale Expo
ARWA (American Right of Way Associates) announced today that they will have an exhibitor booth at the Haynesville Shale EXPO November 13, 2009. American Right of Way Associates (ARWA) is the subsidiary company of Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc.) headquartered out of Fort Worth, Texas. - November 10, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates
“Mediation's Turning Point: An Alternative Becomes Mainstream” Mediation Conference, November 14, 09, Somerset, NJ, Keynoter Douglas N. Frenkel, Author and Penn Law Prof.
With the implementation of the foreclosure mediation program, mediation is becoming a major part of how disputants approach all types of disputes. NJAPM President Robert McDonnell will describe NJAPM's role in the evolution of mediation in NJ. Keynote speaker, U Penn Professor, Douglas N. Frenkel will speak on "Effective Mediator Persuasion: What the Research Tells Us." Saturday, November 14, Somerset DoubleTree Training Center, www.njapm.org. - November 09, 2009 - New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
Attorney Timothy F. Casey Joins Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C.
Casey brings to the firm more than 25 years of experience in insurance coverage and indemnity contract matters, including preparing opinions, litigation, appeals and alternative dispute resolution. - November 06, 2009 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Hwuason Lawyers Urges Companies to Heed Transfer Pricing Deadline
Liu Tianyong, Managing Partner of Hwuason Lawyers, the first specialist Chinese tax law firm, indicates that he expects a lot of companies in China to receive a nasty surprise come 31 December this for failure to take China's new transfer pricing rules seriously. - November 05, 2009 - Hwuason Lawyers
Bayshore Solutions Announces New Web Site Design for Carlson, Meissner Hart & Hayslett
Tampa Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Attorneys Raise the Bar in Helping People through New Web Site Design - November 05, 2009 - Bayshore Solutions
Medimpex United Workman’s Compensation and Drug Testing: What Employers Need to Know About Drug Testing Reimbursement
Some Employers do not want the bother or expenses of randomly testing their employees on a consistent basis, and will opt for pre-employment screening instead. They figure if they pass one drug test, that they can be trusted. Also, it is viewed as the simplest and cheapest way to screen out drug users from being hired; pre-employment tests are also considered an effective deterrent. - November 04, 2009 - Medimpex United Inc
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C. Attorney Hildenbrand Named to Michigan Super Lawyers® List
Janice G. Hildenbrand of Southfield-based Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C. (www.ceflawyers.com), was recognized by Super Lawyers® magazine among the top Michigan attorneys in the area of employment litigation: defense. Hildenbrand represents employers and other defendants in... - November 04, 2009 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. Names Associate
Ralph J. DiLeone, managing partner at The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. (www.dileone.com), has announced that Mary Carolyn (MC) Hackney has joined the firm as an attorney. Hackney was offered a full-time position at the firm following her internship, when, in addition to her duties as an intern... - November 04, 2009 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
LUBRINCO Group to Attend IAAR Conference and Discusses Helping Identify and Locate Financial and Intellectual Property and Critical Information Assets
Intangible Assets, once overlooked or ignored, now represent critically significant value in most organizations. Now these intangible assets, along with monetary assets are coming to the forefront in Asset Location and Recovery cases. - November 03, 2009 - The LUBRINCO Group Ltd., Inc.
Sharon Reuler Named a "Texas Super Lawyer" in Real Estate Law
Dallas-based attorney Sharon Reuler, whose real estate law practice focuses on the creation and operation of condominiums and planned developments with mandatory owners associations, has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer. In its October 2009 issue, Texas Monthly publishes the Super Lawyers'... - October 31, 2009 - Sharon Reuler, PC
Independent Discovery Launches an All New Proprietary Document Management System for Handling Medical Records Called the ID Safe™
Independent Discovery guarantees security, quality and has taken confidentiality to the extreme. - October 31, 2009 - Independent Discovery
Lester M. Miller, Attorney at Law Opens New Office in Dublin, Georgia
Lester M. Miller of Lester M. Miller Attorney at Law is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Dublin, Georgia. The office is located at 120 South Monroe Street in historic Downtown Dublin and just a few blocks from the Court House. Lester M. Miller has successfully served the Central... - October 30, 2009 - Lester Miller, Attorney at Law
Negotiation Pro, Phil Marcus: Author of New Negotiation Training Resource Material for People Who Hate It
Phil Marcus, founder of the Law firm Negotiation Pro is writing a book for people who hate to negotiate but want to learn how. "I want to help people, with understandable but successful negotiation ideas," states Marcus. The new book, Zen and the Art of Negotiation: Successful Bargaining... - October 29, 2009 - The Negotiation Pro
Bailey Kennedy Appoints New Associate Attorney
Joshua Gilmore Joins Las Vegas Litigation, Healthcare and Administrative Law Firm. - October 29, 2009 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
Malik K. Cutlar Joins PCT Law Group to Manage Litigation Practice
PCT Law Group, PLLC welcomes Malik K. Cutlar as managing member of the Firm's litigation practice at its Northern Virginia Office. Mr. Cutlar is widely recognized as one of Virginia's top litigators and brings a wealth of experience to PCT Law Group. - October 29, 2009 - PCT Law Group, PLLC
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff Lands Three on Michigan Super Lawyers® List Among Top Professional Liability Attorneys
Brian Einhorn, Michael Sullivan and Theresa Asoklis all earned repeat selections. - October 29, 2009 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Stamp Duty Holiday Puts Conveyancing Solicitors in Demand
Month on month the number of home loans has increased since the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Holiday was introduced. Now, public figures and industries are calling for the holiday to be extended. SDLT is a tax usually incurred when you buy a house over the value of £125,000. The Government,... - October 29, 2009 - Wolstenholmes
Legal Helpers/Macey & Aleman Opens New San Bernardino, California Office
As of November 12, 2009, the bankruptcy law (http://www.legalhelpers.com) firm of Legal Helpers/Macey & Aleman will open a new office in San Bernardino, California, to better serve their clients in southern California. This satellite office of Legal Helpers will be open every Thursday, from 9 a. - October 29, 2009 - legalhelpers.com
Summit Defense Congratulates Attorney Mark Figueiredo of Structure Law Group in Joining the Super Lawyers’ Club
San Francisco Magazine’s annual Super Lawyers award selects outstanding attorneys named by their peers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in their practice area. The Super Lawyer designation puts Mr. Figueiredo in the top 5% of Northern California... - October 28, 2009 - Summit Defense Attorneys
Bankruptcy Attorney Mark Zuckerberg Named in 2010 Indiana Super Lawyers' Top 50
Indianapolis bankruptcy attorney Mark Zuckerberg has been named among Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyers. The list will appear in the 2010 Indiana Super Lawyers magazine, mailed to more than 12,000 attorneys throughout Indiana, online at Superlawyers.com, and in the March issue of Indianapolis Monthly... - October 28, 2009 - The Bankruptcy Law Office of Mark S. Zuckerberg, P.C.
The Government’s Regulations Hope to Stop Loan Modification Companies from Over Charging with High Up Front Fees, Making a do It Yourself Loan Modification the Best Bet
HAMP’s efforts falling short, a Do It Yourself Loan Modification puts the ball in the homeowners court. www.myloanmodificationstation.com can help them make the process easier. - October 27, 2009 - Mortgage Solutions
Obama Loan Modification Laws and "Home Affordable Modification Program" Not Helping Homeowners Quick Enough
A Loan Modification can be the only answer for homeowners facing foreclosure. Homeowners should educate themselves on the benefits of a Do It Yourself Loan Modification www.UsLoanModificationLaw.com helps home owners in this process. - October 27, 2009 - US Loan Modification Laws
Hwuason Advises Top Companies on China's Transfer Pricing Requirements
Hwuason's Managing Partner, Liu Tianyou, gives key note address to prestigious Taxpayers Club in Tianjin on China's transfer pricing requirements. - October 27, 2009 - Hwuason Lawyers
Valensi Rose Attorney Wayne R. Johnson Appointed Chair of the International Tax Committee of the California State Bar Taxation Section
Valensi Rose Attorney Wayne R. Johnson appointed chairperson for 2010 of the International Tax Committee of the California State Bar Taxation Section, the largest taxation section in the country. - October 25, 2009 - Valensi Rose PLC
Valensi Rose Attorney Michael R. Morris Named a Top Los Angeles Tax Lawyer
Valensi Rose Attorney Michael Morris was named one of the top tax attorneys in Los Angeles according to Los Angeles Business Journal list of L.A.’s Top 100 Lawyers of 2009. - October 25, 2009 - Valensi Rose PLC
Law Firms - for Your Lawyers and for Your Law Urge the Public to Know Their Rights for an Accident or Injury
On a recent windy day, a tree fell across a busy highway, damaging a car and injuring the driver. The driver was taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. Who does the driver look to for compensation for the damage to his car and his injuries? Which insurance company should pay? And how much? - October 25, 2009 - For Your Lawyers
State of Louisiana Selects PROSECUTORbyKarpel Software
Software will be used by prosecutors across the state - October 25, 2009 - Karpel Solutions
Matthew Mckee Joins Hwuason’s International Tax Services Team
Hwuason is pleased to announce that on 21 September 2009, Matthew McKee, an Australian qualified lawyer with expertise in Australian and international corporate taxation, has joined Hwuason’s International Tax Services team in its Beijing office. The acquisition of Mr McKee for its Beijing... - October 24, 2009 - Hwuason Lawyers
Immigration Attorney Chris Gafner Co-Authors Article on Unlawful Presence
Immigration attorney Chris Gafner has co-authored an article on unlawful presence that was recently published in Bender's Immigration Bulletin. Chris Gafner is the founder of Gafner Law Firm, P.C. – a full-service immigration law firm based in New York City. - October 23, 2009 - Gafner Law Firm, P.C.
Konsilia Joins the United Tax Network as the Exclusive Spanish Firm
Konsilia joins the United Tax Network in Spain as the exclusive Spanish Firm. With 40+ offices in the EMEA, United Tax Network is the fastest growing and almost the largest professional organization providing a complete range of services in the field of international taxation. Siegfried Jagga, Chairman of United Tax Network EMEA added: “We found Fernando del Canto (Konsilia) and their team a perfect fit for us." - October 22, 2009 - Konsilia Tax Precision
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C. Attorney Farrell Named to Michigan Super Lawyers® List in Environmental Law
Clayton F. Farrell, a partner at Southfield-based Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C., was recognized by Super Lawyers® magazine among the top Michigan attorneys in environmental law. - October 22, 2009 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Wolstenholmes LLP Boasts Largest Legal Marketing Department in the UK
Wolstenholmes Solicitors cherry pick the cream of creative talent to form the largest marketing team for a law firm in the UK. They are taking Probate, Litigation and Divorce online with a digital advertising campaign incorporating a range of media such as Twitter, Facebook and You... - October 21, 2009 - Wolstenholmes
USBCI Announces Speakers for the National Training and Certification Program on Chinese and Defective Drywall in America
National Training and Certification Program on Chinese and Defective Drywall in America on October 25 – 27, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport Hotel Orlando, Florida. The training program will offer certifications for the title designation of Certified Defective Drywall Inspector (CDDI), Certified Defective Drywall Consultant (CDDC) and Certified Defective Drywall Remediator (CDDR). - October 20, 2009 - USBCI
KaseyClarkConsulting.com Offers Lawyers the Documentation Preparation Support That They Need
Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Recession. These are the three issues facing Americans today. - October 20, 2009 - kaseyclarkconsulting
Canadian Immigration Law Firm Canadim Launches New Site
Canadim is an immigration law firm based out of Montreal, Quebec. They specialize in providing Canadian immigration legal services. They have recently performed a major upgrade in their online portfolio by launching a new website boasting faster performance and easier access for clients to fill out visa assessments. - October 20, 2009 - Canadim
The Poster Law Firm Opens New Office in Phoenix
The Poster Law Firm opens a new office location near the Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix, Arizona. Conveniently located for all valley residents, clients will find easy access to professional legal services, plenty of parking, and warm comfortable atmosphere. Premier legal services offered for all criminal defense matters, general business, and commercial and civil litigation. Attorney Rick Poster provides experience you can count on. - October 20, 2009 - Poster Law Firm, PLLC
TrafficJam Introduces TrafficJamSEO.com for the New Inbound Linking Off-Site SEO Product
TrafficJam unviels www.trafficjamseo.com a website offering a powerful inbound linking product initially aimed at the legal business. The product, already gaining interest throughout the Birmingham, AL legal market, will soon be offered nation-wide. - October 19, 2009 - TrafficJam, LLC
Henderson Franklin Attorney Matthew Belcastro Included Among Florida Trend's "Up and Comers"
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Matthew Belcastro is the only attorney from Fort Myers to be included among the 118 lawyers recognized in Florida Trend Magazine's “Up and Comers” list. For the past five years, Florida Trend published... - October 17, 2009 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Independent Discovery Launches All New Website
Independent Discovery's website gives the company a new avenue to showcase the impressive breadth of services. - October 17, 2009 - Independent Discovery
LegalView Continues Providing Updated Mesothelioma Blog Content
LegalView has consistently and regularly updated their mesothelioma blog with the most recent and relevant mesothelioma information available. - October 16, 2009 - LegalView
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C. Attorneys Hebert and Slank Named Among Top 50 Women in Michigan by Super Lawyers® Magazine
Deborah Hebert and Noreen Slank also were recognized by Super Lawyers® magazine as top Michigan attorneys in appellate law. Both earned distinction among Top 50 Women attorneys in the state based on their overall scores. - October 15, 2009 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
KA Gilbert Law Promotes Collaborative Divorce Through Reduced Consultation Fees
KA Gilbert Law, headed by Kathryn Gilbert, Esq., has announced a significant reduction of initial consultation fees for clients in the Bergen County NJ, Fort Lee NJ, and Paramus NJ areas as a way to open up more opportunity for them to learn about one of the firm’s chief areas of... - October 14, 2009 - KA Gilbert Law