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Edward Lehman Presents at Directors & Officers Conference in London
Mr. Lehman, managing director of Lehman, Lee & Xu, was a featured speaker at the International Directors & Officers Conference, held in London on October 11, 2007. The event was hosted by Zurich International. Mr. Lehman spoke on the topic of Director & Officer Liability Insurance in... - October 19, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Edward Lehman Appointed to Faculty of Practicing Law Institute
Lehman, Lee & Xu is pleased to announce that Mr. Edward Lehman, Managing Director of the firm, has been appointed to the faculty of the Practicing Law Institute. Mr. Lehman will be lecturing on issues related to China’s legal and investment climate. He recently lectured during a... - October 19, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu Shenzhen Office Featured on PBS’ Nightly Business Report: China’s New Labor Law
Mr. Ryan Beers, Foreign Legal Counsel, and Mr. Aidan Hwuang, Senior Attorney, at Lehman, Lee & Xu’s Shenzhen office, were featured on PBS Nightly Business Report’s program on September 21, 2007. They discussed the impending Chinese labor law revisions, set to take effect on January... - October 19, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Hong Kong Office of Lehman, Lee & Xu Produces YouTube Video
The Hong Kong office of Lehman, Lee & Xu Corporate Services recently produced a video featuring its office located at Times Square in Causeway Bay. The video features the office space and its hard-working staff. Lehman, Lee & Xu Corporate Services’ Hong Kong office is led by Mr. - October 19, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
CALI’s Newest Member Law School a First from China
The China University of Political Science and Law is now a CALI international affiliate member. - October 18, 2007 - CALI
LegalView Informative Authority on Car Safety as Another Toddler Tragically Killed
As the Kids and Cars Safety Act goes before congress, LegalView offers wealth of automotive injury guidance. - October 15, 2007 - LegalView
Root Law Group Offers Tips for Choosing an Immigration Attorney
Root Law Group Offers Tips for Choosing an Immigration Attorney The following tips are provided by the Root Law Group, a full service immigration law firm in Los Angeles. If you are looking for a Los Angeles immigration attorney, beware of: 1. Notaries, consultants, or others who promise quick,... - October 15, 2007 - Root Law Group
New Australian Legal Directory Helps Law Firms Grow
Discussion of a new Australian legal directory that offers a range of innovative solutions to law firms looking to build their client base. - October 13, 2007 - Lawyer Centric
Cambridge Who’s Who Kirk Sturm, Esq. Names Professional of the Year in Law
Kirk Sturm, MPA, JD, Esq. named Cambridge Who's Who Professional of the Year in law. - October 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Hertz Schram PC Announces Promotions, Hiring of New Attorneys
Bloomfield Hills-based Hertz Schram PC (www.hertzschram.com) announced the promotion of Lisa M. Kavalhuna and Steven P. Jenkins as members. The firm also hired several new attorneys, including Gerald P. Cavellier, Patricia A. Stamler, Jay G. Yasso, Daniel W. Rucker and Diana Gertsmark Brown. Judge... - October 12, 2007 - Hertz Schram PC
Helms Mulliss & Wicker Attorney Presents to the American Bar Association
Corby Cochran Anderson to Speak on Trademark Law at the National Forum on Franchising - October 12, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
Mesothelioma Emerges as a Worldwide Health Crisis
Death tolls rising in Australia and UK. In countries such as the U.K. and Australia, where asbestos use continued well into the 1980s, the disease is leaving an equally tragic footprint. - October 12, 2007 - The Law Offices of James Sokolove
Mesothelioma: the “Orphan” Cancer
Government funding remains elusive for deadly disease - October 12, 2007 - The Law Offices of James Sokolove
PLI-NYC China Conference
Mr. Edward Lehman, Managing Director of Lehman, Lee & Xu was asked by the New York Bar Association and the Practicing Law Institute of New York City to be a featured speaker at the conference entitled “Doing Business in China: Resolving the Challenges in Today's Environment" The... - October 11, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
World IP Survey 2007 Ranks Lehman, Lee & Xu Among Top One Percent of Trademark/Copyright Contentious Firms in China
In the World IP Survey 2007 conducted by Managing IP, Lehman, Lee & Xu’s trademarks team was ranked among the top one percent of local firms in China. - October 09, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
LegalEase Wins Mention in Businessweek
Employing 25 people who serve over 50 clients from the US, UK and Canada, LegaEase has built an impressive repertoire of legal services that are made available to law-firms, big and small, legal departments and legal counsel, quickly, with efficiency and affordably. According to NASSCOM, there is... - October 08, 2007 - LegalEase Solutions
Thompson & Knight Attorney Named Chairman of the Board of Dallas Heritage Village
Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce James B. Harris has been named Chairman of the Board of Dallas Heritage Village. His one-year term began at the Village’s annual meeting on September 27, 2007. - October 07, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Diversity Program Approved for 21.5 CLE Credits by Florida Bar
A Three-Day Institute for Diversity program scheduled for October 22, 23, and 24, has been approved for 21.5 CLE credit hours by the Florida Bar Association. - October 07, 2007 - The Pascall Company, LLC
Siefers Law Office (ElderLawOnline.com) Bloomington, Indiana joins National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Siefers Law Office (ElderLawOnline.com) Bloomington, Indiana joins National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Siefers Law Office focuses on Indiana Elder Law and Indiana Estate Planning for people living in Bloomington, Monroe County, Nashville, Brown County, Spencer, Ellettsville, Greene County, Bedford, and Columbus Indiana. - October 07, 2007 - Siefers Law Office
New Naturalization Test is More Complex; Jacobson & Han LLP, Immigration Attorneys Advise Applying for Citizenship Immediately
Jacobson & Han LLP, Immigration Attorneys advise all eligible Lawful Permanent Residents to apply for Naturalization immediately. Why? As of October 2008 all naturalization applicants will be subject to a more complex test in order to become a citizen. The new test includes an overhauled... - October 05, 2007 - Jacobson & Han LLP, Immigration Attorneys
The Online Firm of CivilTree.com Launches an Intuitive Small Claims Filing Program: Small Claims Easy as 1-2-3 with CivilTree.com
The program has been designed to work with the courts to file and serve consumer's small claims suit. The best part is that the program is reviewed by experienced associates. - October 03, 2007 - CivilTree.com
A USCIS Forms Preparation Service Dedicated to Immigration Attorneys
Complete preparation of all USCIS forms relating to immigrants who request an adjustment of status - October 02, 2007 - 485Petitions.Com
On-Site Shred Commences Operations for Greater Houston
On-Site Shred, a secure mobile document destruction shredding company, is now providing professional mobile shredding services for Greater Houston. On-Site Shred is locally owned and operated and provides service within a 60-mile radius of Houston. “We are extremely pleased to begin... - September 30, 2007 - On Site Shred
Independent Long Island (ILI) Project Now Accepts "51st State" Scenario
The Governor pro tempore of the Independent Long Island (ILI) project announced today that the project now accepts a "51st state" scenario as an alternative to full secession. - September 29, 2007 - Independent Long Island
The Divorce Industry Costs Americans $28 Billion Dollars a Year, Adding to the Financial Burdens of Leaving a Marriage
With the cost of an average divorce over $20,000.00, married couples thinking of divorcing need to educate themselves before hiring an attorney or doing their divorce using legal forms preparers. - September 29, 2007 - Vivian Rodriguez
Set Up a Romanian Company Without Visiting Romania
IEC Law Firm, located in Bucharest, Romania offers legal support for the setup of Romanian companies without the need of being present in Romania. - September 28, 2007 - IEC Law Firm in Bucharest, Romania
Lehman, Lee & Xu Adds a "YouTube Dimension" to Their Practices
Lehman, Lee & Xu becomes the first Chinese law firm to create a virtual office tour on YouTube. - September 28, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu Foreign Legal Counsel, Ryan Beers, Attends Welcome Dinner for New Australian Ambassador to China
Foreign Legal Counsel in Lehman, Lee & Xu’s Shenzhen office, Ryan Beers, attended a welcome dinner for the new Australian Ambassador to China, Dr Geoff Raby. The event was organized by the Australian Chamber of Commerce South China, and held at the Shangri-La Hotel, Shenzhen, on August... - September 28, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
United States Supreme Court to Hear Appeal in Arnold Preston vs. Alex Ferrer – Joseph D. Schleimer, Schleimer & Freundlich LLP, Beverly Hills
The United States Supreme Court granted Certiorari and agreed to hear the appeal in Arnold Preston vs. Alex Ferrer. Joseph D. Schleimer, Schleimer & Freundlich LLP, Beverly Hills, California, is counsel for Petitioner Arnold Preston. - September 27, 2007 - Schleimer & Freundlich LLP
Lehman, Lee & Xu Announces New Litigation Department Head
Mr. Ryan Tang, of the Shanghai office, was promoted to head the firm's litigation department. Mr. Tang has worked both as an attorney and judge in Shanghai intermediate court. - September 27, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu Announces New Trademark Department Promotions
Ms. Grace Wang and Ms. Li Ruirong have been internally promoted within the trademark department. Ms. Wang will now head the firm's trademark department, while Mr. Li will provide administrative support as the trademark administration manager. - September 27, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Michigan Lawyers Weekly Expands Reporting Staff with Addition of Natalie Lombardo
Michigan Lawyers Weekly— the premier weekly publication for the legal profession in the state of Michigan— has expanded their writing staff, adding reporter Natalie Lombardo. In this role, she is responsible for writing news and feature articles focused on Michigan courts and current... - September 26, 2007 - Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Lawline.com Offers New Virginia CLE Online Bundles for $275
The deadline to complete Continuing Legal Education requirements in Virginia is October 31st. Lawline.com, a leading provider of CLE online, has just released four new online CLE bundles for Virginia to make completing these credits as easy as possible. Lawline.com’s mission is to serve individual attorneys and law firms alike, making the CLE process easier and more efficient. - September 25, 2007 - FurtherEd
Lawyers Who Receive Referral Fees from Investment Advisors Should Watch Out
Dorothy K. Phillips says that lawyers who accept fees from an investment advisor for referring a client to it for investment of the client's equitable distribution proceeds should watch out. - September 25, 2007 - Dorothy K. Phillips & Associates, LLC
Why This Major Publisher Does Not Sell to Bookstores
This publisher offers its nonfiction books of self-help, social issues, inspirational and other titles only to Corporations, Nonprofits and Organizations for distribution to their employees and associates to fit their own marketing needs and strategy. Tell them the book title you need and they will even write the book for you. - September 21, 2007 - United Citizens For Legal Reform
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Selected for Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight congratulates John H. Martin and Jeffrey A. Zlotky on being named by the legal services information company Lawdragon to its list of “Leading Lawyers in America.” - September 20, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Michigan Lawyers Weekly Names Douglas Levy Associate Editor
Michigan Lawyers Weekly— the premier weekly publication for the legal profession in the state of Michigan— has named Douglas Levy associate editor. In this role, he is responsible for writing news and feature articles for the publication, as well as editing and finalizing pages for... - September 20, 2007 - Michigan Lawyers Weekly
David Paulson of Helms Mulliss & Wicker Recognized as a 2007 Mover & Shaker
David Paulson, managing partner of the Helms Mulliss & Wicker Raleigh office, has been recognized by Business Leader magazine as a 2007 Mover & Shaker. The award honors 36 business professionals who have made a significant impact through community involvement by participating in volunteer... - September 19, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
Atlanta’s Growing Attraction as Corporate Relocation Site Presents Opportunity for Regional Law Firm
The Problem: Different States’ Varying Real Estate Closing Regulations Conflict With Most Companies’ Desire to Quickly Close on Properties – Particularly in Light of Changing Real Estate Markets. The Solution: Many Attorneys Spread Across a Multi-State Region Whose Work is Coordinated Through a Central Point - September 18, 2007 - Morris|Hardwick|Schneider
Morris|Hardwick|Schneider Offers Real Estate Closing Services to Booming Hispanic Population
As Atlanta’s Hispanic population continues to grow, Morris|Hardwick|Schneider, one of the largest real estate closing law firms in the nation with 37 offices in Atlanta, has established new services to help Spanish-speaking home buyers and sellers understand and navigate the often intimidating real estate closing process. - September 18, 2007 - Morris|Hardwick|Schneider
LegalView Highlights New Drunk Driving Information as Authorities Institute New Sober Driving Campaign
In response to striking new information concerning drunk driving in America, LegalView.com would like to remind readers of its comprehensive collection of helpful legal information at its Automobile Accident information portal. - September 17, 2007 - LegalView
LegalView Expands Coverage to Address Important Legal Issue of Defective Airbags
In response to growing public conern, LegalView.com, your home on the Web for everything legal, is expanding its coverage of defective airbags and auto accidents to focus on this potentially serious safety hazard. - September 17, 2007 - LegalView
Cohen Pontani Lieberman & Pavane Partner Kent Cheng Briefs BioPharm Industry on Proposed Legislation Impacting the US Availability of Comparable Biologic Drugs
Cohen Pontani Lieberman & Pavane LLP Partner Kent H. Cheng, Ph.D., is scheduled to update attendees of BioPharm Asia 2007 in Singapore, September 24-27, on the impact of proposed U.S. legislation targeting patents and market exclusivity for comparable biologics. “We expect there to be... - September 17, 2007 - Cohen Pontani Lieberman & Pavane LLP
The National Arbitration Forum Resolves Univision, Webkinz and Hershey's Kisses Domain Name Disputes
Dispute Resolution Program Boasts a Legal Process that is Quick, Inexpensive, Neutral and Expert - September 14, 2007 - National Arbitration Forum
Richard Gomes, SVP Corporate IT Risk Management Policy Worldwide Records Management Program, Citigroup to Speak at KC’s Event on E-discovery Fall Update on 10/04/07
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Richard Gomes, SVP Corporate IT Risk Management Policy, Worldwide Records Management Program of Citigroup Global Markets will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “E-discovery Fall Update”. This 2-hour event is scheduled for October 4, 2007, Thursday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST. - September 14, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Kirby D. Behre, Partner, Litigation Department at Paul Hastings to Speak at KC’s Event on E-discovery Fall Update on October 4, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Kirby D. Behre, Partner, Litigation Department at Paul Hastings will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “E-discovery Fall Update”. This... - September 14, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Attorney Claims Your Children Are at Risk Even if You Have a Will
It’s incredible to believe, but 74% of U.S. parents don’t have a Will and even those who do still risk their children being taken from their home, at least temporarily, if they are injured or die. Think about it. - September 14, 2007 - Family Wealth Matters
New Web Site in Memorial of the 911 Terrorist Attack on America
New Web Site developed in memorial of the savage 911 terrorist attack on America features some of the greatest links on the Internet, pictures and narrative as a grim reminder of the goal of the Jihadist radicals with stated goal of destroying America. - September 08, 2007 - United Citizens For Legal Reform
National Minority-Owned Law Firm Adds Litigation Attorney
Nancy Allf joins Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP - September 08, 2007 - Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
79 Thompson & Knight Attorneys Honored in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate its 79 attorneys who were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 (Copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Thompson & Knight is honored to have more... - September 07, 2007 - Thompson & Knight