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.com, .net, .mobi - What’s in a Name?
Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C. reminds businesses to protect their IP by acquiring a .mobi domain name. - January 08, 2008 - Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C.
Schmitt Zur Hohe & Ferrante Launch Intellectual Property Scholarship for China's Top Students
Schmitt Zur Hohe & Ferrante are pleased to announce the launch of the SF Law intellectual property 2-year scholarship scheme. - January 07, 2008 - Schmitt Zur Hohe & Ferrante
Lawline.com Now Offering Continuing Legal Education (CLE) in Illinois
Lawline.com is now offering online CLE programming to attorneys in the state of Illinois. As of January 1, 2008, Lawline.com was approved as an accredited provider of Continuing Legal Education by the Illinois MCLE Board. Illinois, which presently has more than 65,000 attorneys, introduced new... - January 05, 2008 - FurtherEd
Lehman, Lee & Xu Welcomes Professor Ding Xiangshun
Lehman, Lee & Xu is pleased to announce that Professor Ding Xiangshun has joined the Beijing legal team. - January 03, 2008 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Release of SAIL - Secure Automated Interactive Library
Background Investigations, public records research all ordered and managed through RMS's interactive system. - January 02, 2008 - FSE, LLC
LegalView Updates Mesothelioma Blog with Info About an Asbestos-Tainted Toy That Has Been Pulled from Shelves
LegalView recently reported on its mesothelioma blog that an apparently popular toy tainted with asbestos has finally been pulled from shelves. Manufacturers became aware of the asbestos contamination after an asbestos awareness organization reported asbestos in the product. - December 31, 2007 - LegalView
LegalView Continues to Add New Content to Its ATV Information Portal Offering Accident and Rollover ATV Victim Assistance
LegalView added new content to its ATV information portal for victims of ATV accidents and rollovers. While riding ATVs can be a fun outdoor activity, many individuals can be hurt or lose limbs, which is why LegalView.com offers relevant information to its site to provide victims with support. - December 31, 2007 - LegalView
LegalView Launches New ATV Information Portal to Assist Individuals Suffering from ATV Accident and Rollover Injuries
LegalView.com, the number one site for everything legal on the Web, has launched a new information portal on all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents and rollovers. - December 30, 2007 - LegalView
New York-Based Immigration Attorneys Announce the Launch of a U.S. Immigration Law Resource Website
New York-based immigration attorneys announce the launch of a U.S. immigration law resource website; assists aliens in becoming green card holders and U.S. citizens and fights deportation. - December 28, 2007 - Law Offices of Marina Shepelsky
Edward E. Lehman, Managing Director of Lehman, Lee & Xu, Enters 21st Year as Member of China Intellectual Property Society
Edward E. Lehman, managing director of Lehman, Lee & Xu, has been invited for the 21st time to membership in the China Intellectual Property Society. - December 27, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
LegalView Informs Readers of a New Mesothelioma Cancer Treatment Center Being Built to Aid Mesothelioma Cancer Victims
LegalView.com offers readers several mesothelioma resources including its continually updated mesothelioma blog. A recent blog post regarding mesothelioma offered readers an inside into a new mesothelioma treatment center that is to be built in Australia. - December 24, 2007 - LegalView
Robert Moore, Law Enforcement Executive for Robert Moore and Associates, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Law Enforcement
Robert Moore, Law Enforcement Executive for Robert Moore and Associates, has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Law Enforcement. Robert makes his home in Springfield Illinois and earned his Masters Degree in Military Policy from the University of Illinois. As a Law Enforcement... - December 24, 2007 - Princeton Premier
LegalView Updates Avandia Information Portal to Include Latest Development Concerning the Diabetes Drug Raising Osteoporosis Risk
LegalView provides readers with the most up-to-date information on its recently updated Avandia information portal after reports that the diabetes drug was raising the risk of osteoporosis among patients. - December 22, 2007 - LegalView
T&K Managing Partner Appointed to Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce Board
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Managing Partner Peter J. Riley as a Board Member of the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce effective January 18, 2008. Riley will serve a three-year term. Along with the other members of the Chamber's... - December 21, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Lyle A. Wallace, Attorney with Minor and Brown, PC, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Lyle A. Wallace, Attorney with Minor and Brown , PC, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Lyle makes his home in Denver Colorado and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver. Lyle 's daily responsibilities include helping organizations sell... - December 21, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Pioneer Family Law Attorney-Mediator Speaks at South Bay Conference
Diana Mercer, Esq. and Tara Fass, LMFT to Share Keys to Resolving Family Conflict - December 20, 2007 - Peace Talks Mediation Services
Legal Advantage, LLC Appoints Ashar Akhtar Managing Attorney-Operations
New managing attorney enhances Legal Advantage’s role in document review service offerings. - December 20, 2007 - Legal Advantage LLC
IT and Information Security After Sarbanes-Oxley: A New Paper From Compliance LLC
An open letter to IT and Information Security professionals that discusses the shift of focus from information security to "reasonable assurance." - December 18, 2007 - Compliance LLC
Critical Updates in Climate Change Law Kicks Off Important New Environmental Law Series Commencing January 2008
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center today announced an important new series in Environmental Law commencing in January 2008. Presented by some of the most prominent experts in the field, the series covers the hottest topics and current trends attorneys need to know to stay ahead of the changing environmental law curve. - December 18, 2007 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
LegalView Updates Mesothelioma Site with Reports of Controversial Asbestos Clean-Up Method Used by EPA
LegalView informs readers of an alternative and questionable asbestos removal method that is being used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on an apartment building in Texas. Asbestos is one of the main causes of an incurable form of cancer known as mesothelioma and even minimum asbestos exposure can have adverse affects years later. - December 17, 2007 - LegalView
Team Legal Chicago Offers a Flat Fee on All Chapter 7 Consumer Bankruptcies
Team Legal Chicago is a law firm specializing in consumer bankruptcies in the chicagoland area. Team legal Chicago is different in the way it does business because the firm states exactly what the potential client fees are going to be with court costs so there are no surprises. The motto of the firm is for clients to focus on their issues and not excessive attorney fees. - December 17, 2007 - Team Legal Chicago
Alvin D. Lodish Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Alvin D. Lodish has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Alvin makes his home in Miami Florida and has been practicing law for the last twenty nine years. Alvin is a proud member of the American Bar Association, Florida Bar Association and the Miami Dade County... - December 13, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Edward Lehman to Speak at Association of National Advertisers 2008 Advertising Law & Business Affairs Conference
Edward E. Lehman, China advertising law expert, will speak on Chinese advertising law at the Association of National Advertisers Advertising Law and Business Affairs Conference. - December 13, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Seminar: Thomas Klitgaard on Arbitration in China
On Tuesday, December 4, 2007, Thomas Klitgaard, partner at Dillingham & Murphy, visited the head office of Lehman, Lee & Xu in Beijing to give a seminar on arbitration in U. S.-China trade related cases. - December 12, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
LegalView Announces Re-Launch of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Information Portal to Aid Those Enduring the Hardships of the Rare Illness
LegalView announces that it has re-launched its Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis information portal, which offers victims of the disease important resources for receiving legal assistance. The recently re-launched site also provides a wealth of background information on the illness including symptoms and treatments. - December 09, 2007 - LegalView
LegalView Keeps Readers Up to Date with Recently Released Scientific Research Findings That Point Out Asbestos in Everyday Products
LegalView recently alerted readers on its mesothelioma blog, which is continually updated, that scientists are finding the presence of asbestos in everyday products. LegalView posted the findings on its mesothelioma information portal that offers a wealth of resources for mesothelioma victims. - December 09, 2007 - LegalView
Abolt Process Service Expands Across the Nation
Abolt's Extensive Network Provides Clients with Superior Service and Convenience. - December 09, 2007 - Abolt Process Service
Action Plus Featured in Tampa Business Journal
In a previous career, Frank Kopczynski was a hospital administrator who helped failing hospitals get on their feet. But 20 years ago, he found himself at a professional crossroads. - December 09, 2007 - Action Plus Bail Bonds
Thompson & Knight Chief Diversity Officer Speaks at International Diversity Summit
Thompson & Knight LLP Partner and Chief Diversity Officer Pauline E. Higgins was a featured speaker at The Globalization of Diversity Summit recently held in London, England. The first-of-its-kind event was organized to bring together chief legal officers, corporate general counsel, law firm... - December 09, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Hampshire Solicitors Are Listed on the Legal 500
Dyer Burdett & Co has been listed in “Legal 500”, the UK legal profession’s leading analyst, which means the people of Hampshire do not have to travel to London and pay London fees to receive the best legal advice and representation. It is available here on the south coast, at Dyer Burdett & Co. Reaching the Legal 500 is an indication that their efforts are recognized which enhances their reputation both within the profession and with their clients. - December 08, 2007 - Dyer Burdett & Co.
National Arbitration Forum Honors Excellence in Promoting Dispute Resolution and Civil Justice
Honorable Harold Kalina Receives Civil Justice Award - December 07, 2007 - National Arbitration Forum
Edward E. Lehman Recognized as Leading Health Sciences Lawyer by Practical Law Company
Edward E. Lehman, managing director of Lehman, Lee & Xu has been selected for inclusion in the upcoming 2007-2008 Practical Law Company Cross-Border Life Sciences Handbook as a leading health sciences lawyer in China. - December 07, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Legal Marketing in Top Form at White Lotus Advertising
White Lotus Advertising is rapidly becoming the premier attorney access resource for consumers in the Southern California marketplace. The group of attorneys they represent has helped clients receive skilled legal representation in their times of need, and has accomplished great monetary recoveries in the process. - December 07, 2007 - White Lotus Advertising
White & Case LLP Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Compliance in December 12, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that White & Case LLP is a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Compliance - Global Compliance with Export... - December 06, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
LegalView Launches New Practice Area Focusing on Nursing Homes Medical Malpractice and Negligence
LegalView.com has developed a new practice area to provide information on potential medical malpractice and negligence that can occur in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. - December 03, 2007 - LegalView
LegalView Announces Launch of New Practice Area to Aid Those Suffering from Perforated Hearts Due to St. Jude Riata Defibrillator Lead Malfunction
LegalView developed a new practice area for victims of perforated hearts after reports found that the St. Jude Riata Defibrillator Lead wires had malfunctioned in several patients. - December 03, 2007 - LegalView
George J. Terwilliger III, Partner, White & Case LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Compliance Event in December 12, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that George J. Terwilliger III, Partner with White & Case LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)... - December 03, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
CD&C Launches Virtual Paralegal Firm
CD&C helps solo practitioners and small law firms reduce their overhead costs by 85%. - December 02, 2007 - CD&C Business & Legal Form Processing Services, LLC
LegalView Continues to Track Mesothelioma Information with Details of One Woman's Tragic Diagnosis
LegalView's newly updated mesothelioma blog highlights the latest jury verdicts and asbestos-related information including the story of one individual's tragic childhood asbestos exposure. A woman who, after years of hugging her father as he returned home from work each day as a dockyard worker, was diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer just after her father died from the cancer. - December 01, 2007 - LegalView
LegalView Launches New Practice Area to Assist Users of the Stimulant-Drug Provigil
LegalView recently launched a new practice area that assists those who have been previously prescribed to take a next-generation stimulant known as Provigil. The drug treats narcolepsy in patients, but has been cited for misuse among many. - December 01, 2007 - LegalView
Edward Lehman Appears on CCTV’s “Dialogue” to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence
Edward Lehman, managing director of Lehman, Lee & Xu participated in International Anti-Domestic Violence Day last Sunday by appearing as a guest on CCTV’s “Dialogue.” The program shed light on a widespread social issue that is traditionally considered a private affair among... - December 01, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Legal Advantage, LLC’s Latest Customer Service Web Portal Provides Enhanced Features and Functionality
Legal Advantage, LLC Releases New Customer Service Web Portal to Further Solidify Position as Premier Provider of Legal Support and Patent Illustration Services - November 30, 2007 - Legal Advantage LLC
New Training Courses on Solvency ii, UCITS iii and the Reinsurance Directives - from Compliance LLC
Compliance LLC today announced five new compliance web sites (for Solvency ii, UCITS iii and the Reinsurance Directives), and three new compliance training courses. - November 28, 2007 - Compliance LLC
Six Michigan Attorneys Acknowledged as Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s "Up and Coming Lawyers"
Recognizing the rising stars of the Michigan Bar, Michigan Lawyers Weekly recently announced its “Up and Coming Lawyers” for 2007. Nominated by their peers, the following six attorneys are honored with this distinction: • Rachel Bissett, Royal Oak resident, Associate at Garan... - November 28, 2007 - Michigan Lawyers Weekly
"Awake" the Movie Highlights the Need for "Goldilocks" Anesthesia, Says Dr. Barry L. Friedberg
In the well-known fairy tale, Goldilocks finds Poppa bear's porridge too hot, Mama bear's porridge too cold, but Baby bear's porridge just right. ‘Goldilocks’ anesthesia alludes to minimally invasive anesthesia(MIA)® wherein patients are neither over-anesthetized nor under-anesthetized but 'just right.' - November 27, 2007 - Barry L. Friedberg, M.D., Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia
Bree Cottrell Joins The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Ralph J. DiLeone, managing partner at The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. (www.dileone.com), a Raleigh-based law firm DiLeone concentrating in business, corporate and estate planning matters, has announced that Bree Cottrell has joined the firm as a paralegal. Cottrell, who will handle a range of duties... - November 27, 2007 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Craig L. Evans Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Craig L. Evans has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Craig has been a partner for over one year at Stinson, Morrison and Hecker LLP and received his Juris Doctorate in Law from the University of Kansas. As a partner, Craig represents public companies in court... - November 27, 2007 - Princeton Premier
William J. Anthony Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
William J. Anthony has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. William is currently the managing partner of the Hartford office of Jackson Lewis LLP. Having earned his Juris Doctorate in Law from Boston University, William has gone on to a very successful career. As... - November 27, 2007 - Princeton Premier
A Comprehensive Directory of Nationwide Divorce Lawyers
A unique directory of Nationwide Divorce Lawyers had been launched by FDP Inc. Visit http://www.divorce-attorneys.biz , a complete user friendly site. - November 24, 2007 - FDP Inc.
Lehman, Lee & Xu Attends First International Advertisers Conference in Beijing
Lehman, Lee & Xu attended the First International Advertisers Conference in Beijing as the sole Chinese representative of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA). The China Association of National Advertisers (CANA) and the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) hosted the event, “a... - November 22, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu