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New Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Website Launches
A new Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and civil procedure information website launches. - April 07, 2007 - Glaeser Enterprises, LLC
If a Former Partner is Dating Someone New, is a Child Custody Investigation a Smart Idea?
There are many things that can affect a child’s safety in a custody situation. One of these things is the new friends and partners that a parent may meet after a divorce. - April 04, 2007 - PInow.com
Author Agrees Deadbeat Dads Should Be on Pizza Boxes
Christina Rowe, author of Seven Secrets to a Successful Divorce weighs on controversial new way of catching deadbeat dads - April 04, 2007 - SecretsOfDivorce.com
Why You Should Use a Professional Repossession Company
Any company holding a security interest in an asset on which payments have not been made can choose to repossess to recover the property. However, choosing the right repo service is a must to ensure a legal and hassle-free repossession. - April 02, 2007 - PInow.com
Uses for a Public Records Search
Different types of public records searches generate different results and information. Anyone interested in getting timely, accurate public records searches conducted needs to consult with a private investigator to get real results. - March 31, 2007 - PInow.com
Top NJ Law Firm Archer & Greiner, Signs Legal Enterprise BI and BPM Agreement with Satori Group, Inc. Following Success of Profitability Implementation
Satori Group, Inc., a premier provider of enterprise class business intelligence and business performance management, announced today that Archer & Greiner, P. C., one of the largest law firms in NJ, has become a Satori i-Performance Legal Enterprise BI and BPM customer following the success... - March 30, 2007 - Satori Group, Inc.
Norwell Mediator Attends Extensive Mediation Training Course
Attorney Roger Hughes, a trained professional mediator under Massachusetts general laws and founder of Accord Mediation, Inc. based in Norwell, has recently attended an extensive 40-hour mediation course offered by Mediation Works, Inc. of Boston. With this additional mediation training, Hughes... - March 30, 2007 - Accord Mediation, Inc.
Take Power of Attorney, Will and Lease Agreement into your hands: FireTheLawyer.com
The website you want to know about since even lawyers use it. This might be hard to believe, but this little website offering legal forms and templates can save you thousands of dollars. Need to draft a lease agreement? A living will? A promissory note? Or a last minute Power of Attorney? It is now at your fingertips. - March 30, 2007 - Mercier Films Inc.
BAFL Launches its Family Law Website for SF Bay Area Couples
BAFL or Bay Area Family Law has officially announced the launch of its website www.bay-area-family-law.com. This family law website has been built with the noble purpose of helping distressed couples in California who are pitted against trials and tribulations of divorce. Moreover, this site will... - March 29, 2007 - Bay Area Family Law
Lecorpio Launches Licensing Management Solution
Lecorpio, the leading provider of legal resource management solutions, today launched licensing management to streamline the process of managing, implementing, and tracking licensing agreements. This helps organizations optimize revenue, mitigate risk, and improve compliance. These new... - March 28, 2007 - Lecorpio
Panama Attorney Named to International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers
London-based Who’s Who Legal has recognized Alvaro Aguilar of Lombardi Aguilar & Garcia as one of the world’s leading Corporate Tax lawyers, listing him in the International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers. - March 27, 2007 - Lombardi Aguilar Group
Containerized Storage Helps Companies Comply with SOX
As business leaders look to Congress for relief from corporate scandal-driven legislation, portable storage offers a convenient way to comply with laws. - March 24, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Edward Lehman Discusses Consumers’ Rights On Chinese Television Show
Edward Lehman, managing partner of the firm Lehman, Lee & Xu recently appeared on CCTV International’s television show, BizChina, to discuss issues related to Consumer Protection. The report was featured on that particular day, as March 16 is International Consumers' Day. The show, hosted... - March 24, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Mystery Shopper
According to 2005 statistics published by the Mystery Shopping Providers Association (MSPA), secret shopping services are a $600 million industry in the United States, with more than 8.1 million mystery shops conducted in 2004 alone. Businesses turn in such numbers to secret shopper services because these services offer a number of benefits for companies. Many companies report that these services help them to: - March 23, 2007 - PInow.com
Lehman, Lee & Xu Attends Infrastructure Development Symposium
Sun Wenjie, senior attorney of the firm Lehman, Lee & Xu made a presentation to around one hundred law students, lawyers and professors at the 1st Social Infrastructure Development Law Symposium, organized by Konkuk University. Other presenters included law professors from Konkuk University,... - March 22, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu Attends Asia Pacific Regional Meeting of The International Lawyers Network
Feng (Sandy) Lin, senior lawyer at the firm Lehman, Lee & Xu, attended the 2007 Asia Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Lawyers Network ("ILN"), which was held in New Delhi, India, from February 14 to 16, 2007. [ILN (www.iln.com) is an association of 87 high-quality,... - March 22, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
How to Tell Whether a Partner is Having an Emotional Affair
Look out for the signs of an emotional affair. Emotional cheating can lead to a traditional affair, so keeping an eye out for the classic signs can help partners outwit pain down the road. - March 21, 2007 - PInow.com
When Does Cheating Cross the Line?
Online cheaters connect with other partners in cyberspace for adventures that range from erotic virtual encounters to basic flirting. While some don’t consider it cheating, many experts agree that online infidelity crosses the line – and can lead to real cheating in person. - March 19, 2007 - PInow.com
The Elkan Group Extends Even More Than Just a Hand – They Extended Their Grant Fund
BobCOP, the latest in online citizen’s police reporting system that uses internet and communication technology, has secured Six Million Dollars in grant funding, specifically earmarked to help cities and law enforcement agencies sign up. - March 17, 2007 - Tekbrokers VENTURES, LLC
Lehman, Lee & Xu Patent Practice Ranked Among Top Firms in China
According to a recent survey by Managing Intellectual Property, Lehman, Lee & Xu’s patent practice has been ranked among the top firms in China. According to 2006 statistics, there were 612 patent agencies in China. Lehman, Lee & Xu was ranked in the top 21 for Patent Prosecution and... - March 16, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Richard Wageman Makes Presentation to Global Committee of the International Franchise Assocation
Richard Wageman, senior partner of the firm Lehman, Lee & Xu recently made a presentation to the International Global Committee of the International Franchise Association (IFA) on China’s new franchising regulations. The meeting took place at the IFA’s 47th Annual Convention. This... - March 16, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
When Should a Polygraph be Used?
Polygraph testing is used by many companies. Understanding where and when to use polygraphs is a must for any business looking for answers. - March 15, 2007 - PInow.com
Edward Lehman Featured Guest on National Business Television Show
Edward Lehman, managing partner of the firm Lehman, Lee & Xu recently appeared on CCTV International’s television show, BizChina, a show watched around the world. Mr. Lehman was an in-studio guest and discussed various aspects of the new proposed tax reforms in China. The annual meeting... - March 15, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Edward Lehman Panelist on TV Show Related to Rule of Law in China
Edward Lehman, managing partner of the firm Lehman, Lee & Xu was recently a panelist on CCTV International’s special Dialogue episode “Voices and Votes”. Mr. Lehman was an in-studio guest along with Professor He Jiaohong of Renmin University. As the annual meeting of the... - March 15, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
VP for MONOC Testifies for Bill A-3795
MONOC testifies with regard to bill A-3795, and urges the state of NJ to implement the bill at the next possible opportunity. - March 14, 2007 - MONOC
Whole House FM Transmitter Announces FM TV Transmitter to Help Control Prison Inmate Population
With most correctional facilities at their maximum capacity and some far past it, prison officials are looking for ways to better control the inmate population. One way they've discovered how to gain better control is by using a FM TV Transmitter to broadcast the TV's audio for the inmates. - March 14, 2007 - TAW~Global, LLC
Wrongful Death Investigators Help Get Fairer Settlements
Wrongful death lawsuits are very common. These lawsuits need to be filed within a specific timeframe in order to be successful. Time and evidence are essential in cases such as these, and a private investigator can be the best investment a plaintiff can make. - March 13, 2007 - PInow.com
Small Business Websites Can Be Big Money-Makers
Attorneys and Business Owners Invited to Learn Most Effective Route to New Customers, Increased Business, Better Bottom Line - March 12, 2007 - Get It In Writing Inc.
Understanding the Repossession Process
Businesses that rent, borrow, lease or offer financing on products face risk of non-payment. When a customer does not make payment, the business stands to lose considerable amounts of money. Investing in a professional investigator with repossession experience can be the best way to collect property legally without losing additional money. - March 11, 2007 - PInow.com
Is Your Ex Avoiding Child Support?
Many parents and children are in financial difficulty today because parents are not paying the child support ordered by courts. Hiring a private investigator can help parents augment resource-strapped legal systems so that payment can finally be made. - March 10, 2007 - PInow.com
Action Process Service in Arkansas Joins SearchForServers.com Process Server Directory
Action Process Service in Arkansas has joined the Search-For-Servers.com process server / process service directory. - March 08, 2007 - Glaeser Enterprises, LLC
Law Firms File Lawsuit Against ConAgra Foods Inc. on Behalf of Daughter of Woman Who Died from Salmonella Poison
Law firms file their second lawsuit against ConAgra Foods Inc. on behalf of victims of salmonella poisoning derived from contaminated Peter Pan brand peanut butter. This case was filed on behalf of the daughter of a woman who died after ingesting contaminated Peter Pan peanut butter. - March 06, 2007 - Parker Waichman ALonso Mark LLP
LegalView.com Continues Response to Peter Pan Recall
LegalView.com has added improvements to its Peter Pan recall site at http://peanut-butter.legalview.com in response to the unfolding nationwide salmonella outbreak. - March 06, 2007 - LegalView
The Latest in Advanced Mobile Online Police Reporting Has a New Friend – The Elkan Group
BobCOP, the latest in online citizen’s police reporting system that uses internet and communication technology, has secured Six Million Dollars in grant funding, specifically earmarked to help cities and law enforcement agencies sign up - March 05, 2007 - Tekbrokers VENTURES, LLC
Dating Background Checks: A Smart Idea or An Invasion of Privacy?
The new world of online dating brings new risks to the world of romance. Dating background checks can give daters the tools they need to make informed decisions in matters of the heart. - February 26, 2007 - PInow.com
Real Estate Fraud is on the Rise: Protect Yourself
Real estate fraud is on the rise. Knowing the popular scams out there and knowing how to protect against this type of criminal activity is essential. - February 25, 2007 - PInow.com
Computer Surveillance - What Does it Offer?
Computer monitoring software can uncover exactly what computer users are doing online. Anyone interested in installing this type of software, though, needs to select the program carefully. - February 24, 2007 - PInow.com
LegalView.com Launches Peter Pan Peanut Butter Recall Site
LegalView.com, your resource for everything legal, has launched a Peter Pan peanut butter site at http://peanut-butter.legalview.com in response to the recent recall of Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter. - February 21, 2007 - LegalView
Thompson & Knight Elects 2007 Management Committee
Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce the Firm has elected twelve lawyers to serve on the Firm’s Management Committee for 2007. Peter J. Riley was elected to his seventh term as the Firm’s Managing Partner. The other members of the committee are: Rhett G. Campbell serves as... - February 21, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Thompson & Knight Names New Partners
Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce the Firm has elected six lawyers to partner status. “Thompson & Knight distinguishes itself by the impact our lawyers have on clients and on the communities we serve. The partnership was impressed with the professional and personal quality of... - February 21, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Thompson & Knight Recognized for Diversity Efforts
Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce the Firm has been selected as one of Multicultural Law’s 2007 Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity. The rankings are based on statistics compiled from diversity surveys submitted by more than 200 law firms. “Thompson & Knight has taken... - February 20, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Legal Document Assistants Save Divorcing Californians Billions of Dollars
Orange-County based Divorce Wizards has saved the area’s divorcing couples approximately $3 million since they became one of the first firms to offer “legal document assistant” services. - February 20, 2007 - DivorceWizards
LegalView.com Prepares Child Injury Practice Area
LegalView.com is preparing a new practice area on child injury. Located at http://child-injury.legalview.com, the area will be an up-to-date news and information portal for injured children and their parents. - February 14, 2007 - LegalView
Got Invention? Patent Holders Seminar Feb. 27th in Atlanta
A free educational seminar for qualified individuals and companies holding patents or pending-patent applications on how to make the most of intellectual property is to explain the commercialization process on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Advance registration is required. - February 14, 2007 - Millennium Marketing Group
New Software Will Allow Police to Take Citizen Complaints-Police Reports Online Including Mobile Devices
Now citizens can contact police and submit complaints and police reports online and from mobile devices, saving time, money, and manpower; while at the same time ensuring a quicker, more accurate police response. - February 05, 2007 - Tekbrokers VENTURES, LLC
Eighteen T&K Attorneys Listed in 2007 Chambers USA Directory
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight congratulates the eighteen attorneys who are included in the 2007 Chambers USA “Leaders in their Field” legal directory. Chambers USA exclusively lists attorneys who are strongly recommended from in-depth interviews with peers and... - February 03, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Allen & Overy Target Brightest Graduates in Web Recruitment Drive
Dedicated graduate recruitment web site developed by Glass. - February 03, 2007 - Glass Partnership
Horvath Communications, Inc Wins Court Battle
A LaPorte, IN Judge has reversed a zoning decision that blocked the construction of a wireless communications tower in the city of LaPorte. Superior Court Judge Steven King ruled Horvath Communications of South Bend, IN met all statutory requirements and the LaPorte Board of Zoning Appeals had no... - February 02, 2007 - Horvath Communications,Inc
Gordon Law Group’s Philip Gordon Named Among Boston’s top “40 Under 40”
The Gordon Law Group, a leading Massachusetts employment law firm which specializes in representing employees in wage, termination and compensation litigation, announces that managing partner, Philip Gordon, has been named to the Boston Business Journal’s prestigious “40 Under 40”... - January 30, 2007 - Gordon Law Group
Arthur Rosen (McDermott Will & Emery LLP), Distinguished Expert on Taxation Laws to Speak at KC’s Event on "Fin 48 Practical Recommendations" Scheduled on 3/8/07
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that Arthur R. Rosen, a distinguished expert on state and local taxation and former deputy counsel of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance will speak at the Knowledge... - January 30, 2007 - The Knowledge Group