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Shanahan Law Group Wins Triangle Business Journal’s Fast 50 Award
Raleigh Law Firm Ranked Among the Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in the Triangle - November 07, 2006 - Shanahan Law Group
Lehman, Lee & Xu’s Richard Wageman Makes Presentation to General Electric Executives
Lehman, Lee & Xu's commercial and franchising practice head, Richard Wageman, was invited to take part in a panel discussion among many of the world's top advertising lawyers. The panel was composed of Global Advertising Lawyers Association members who were presented with a hypothetical fact... - November 07, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu Enters Into Cooperation with Macau University of Science & Technology (Must)
Lehman, Lee & Xu has started a cooperative relationship with the Macau University of Science & Technology (MUST) in an initiative headed by Law Faculty Dean, David Smith (former Dean of Hong Kong University’s Law Faculty, and Dean of Harvard Law School for 25 years), and the... - November 07, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu Attorneys Attend Aippi Annual Conference
Lehman, Lee & Xu's senior patent attorneys, Lucy Wang and Frank Chen, attended AIPPI’s 2006 Congress (the 40th World Intellectual Property Congress) in Gothenburg, Sweden. This year’s event brought together around 1,500 top IP attorneys to the quiet Swedish city. The firm was one of... - November 07, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman & Co’s Laurentius Metaal Makes Trip to South Africa
Lehman & Co's managing director, Laurentius Metaal, was invited to take part in a one-day seminar entitled "Doing Business in China", organized by The Beijing Axis and OmegaConferences. The seminar was a broad introduction to methods of conducting business in China, with the... - November 07, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
New Repo Man / Repossession Company Directory Launches: QuickRepo.com
Find a repo man, repossession company, or other recovery service provider quickly and easily with the QuickRepo.com repo man / repossession company directory. Visitors can also find free repossession and legal forms, court information, repossession laws, and more at QuickRepo.com. - November 06, 2006 - Glaeser Enterprises, LLC
LawBill.com Announces Web's First Online Video Training Library for LexisNexisPCLaw®
LawBill.com, the Web's premier online source for LexisNexisPCLaw® training and software, announces the Web's first LexisNexisPCLaw® Online Video Training library. LexisNexisPCLaw® is the time, billing and accounting software program used by over 35,000 law firms around the world to manage the business side of their legal practice. - November 03, 2006 - SmartForms Inc
LegalFish Opens its Door to Website Affiliates
LegalFish, a leading nationwide online attorney-client matching service, introduces an easy way for affiliates to earn commissions by helping consumers and business connect with the right lawyer. - November 03, 2006 - LegalFish LLC
How Can Lawyers Make an Impression During the Holiday Season? AttorneyMan Greeting Cards to the Rescue.
AttorneyMan Comics and The Billable Hour Company have partnered to offer greeting cards for lawyers and legal professionals featuring the popular AttorneyMan character. The humorous greeting cards are available exclusively through The Billable Hour Card Store at www.artamata.com/cardstore/thebillablehour. - October 28, 2006 - The Billable Hour Company
DiLeone & Associates Managing Partner To Present Seminar On Estate Planning
Ralph DiLeone Featured Speaker for Seminars for The Catholic Diocese Of Raleigh - October 23, 2006 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Seminar Provides Introduction to Key Issues Arising in RSL Development Projects and Overview of Complex Procurement Routes Such as PFI and Joint Ventures
Manches in Oxford announces upcoming seminars based on Social Housing issues including Successful Development, A legal update for supported housing and Streamlining the charging process. - October 21, 2006 - Manches LLP
Community Legal Coalition Presents a Seminar on Family Law and Elder Law Matters
Seminar to focus on divorce, custody, domestic violence, estate planning and elder law matters. - October 19, 2006 - Law Offices of Samuel Z. Brown, PC
Kieran Shanahan to Speak at 2006 Fraud Conference
Shanahan Law Group Principal Addresses North Carolina Association of CPAs - October 19, 2006 - Shanahan Law Group
Chasing the Paper Dragon
ShadowCounsel introduces Adobe Reader based search and retrieval database processing service. - October 12, 2006 - ShadowCounsel.org
New Opportunity to Tap Best Law Firms for Career Opportunties
A new law jobs alert service offers US lawyers the chance to tap into the best law firms in the US. The 10 second sign-up gives a risk-free opportunity to land a new legal career. - October 11, 2006 - LawFuel.com
Lehman, Lee & Xu Recognized as Top Chinese Law Firm
Lehman, Lee & Xu was among the top firms in Asialaw's Best Local Law Firms Survey 2006 in which 250 of the leading international law firms were surveyed to determine their preferred local legal service provider. The firm was ranked in the top two for its Dispute Resolution practice and in the... - October 11, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu Recognized as Top Chinese Employer
Lehman, Lee & Xu was recently ranked among the top three firms in four of six categories in Asialaw’s Best Law Firms to Work for in Asia-Pacific survey. Notably, the firm ranked first for 'Professional Development' and second in 'Salary Competitiveness', and third for both 'Opportunity to... - October 11, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Top Personal Injury Law Firm in Santa Cruz, CA, Adds Two Partners
Dana Scruggs and Laura Walther have joined the personal injury law offices of CSFW, Cartwright, Scruggs, Fulton & Walther. - October 08, 2006 - CSFW Personal Injury Law
Society of Settlement Planners, Inc (SSP) to Create Professional Designation
Attorneys have long struggled with their client responsibilities and the limitations imposed in the bargaining and implementation of programs to fund personal injury recoveries. Tort reform, recovery caps and insurance coverage limitations have further reduced settlements and awards to injury... - October 04, 2006 - Society of Settlement Planners
Edward Lehman Nominated as Leading Lawyer
Edward Lehman, Managing Director of Lehman, Lee & Xu, has been nominated as a leading lawyer for PLC's Cross Border Handbook 2006/7. The firm has represented 38 of the 42 research-based pharmaceutical companies in China, and has assisted in the foreign investment of billions of dollars into the... - October 01, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Edward Lehman Appears on Top Chinese TV Show: Draft Bankruptcy Law
Mr. Edward Lehman, managing director of Lehman, Lee & Xu, appeared on CCTV 9’s Dialogue, in an episode which discusses the new Draft Bankruptcy Law, and its potential impact on Chinese businesses. The show was hosted by Tian Wei, who had a number of challenging questions for her guests. - September 30, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Edward Lehman Appears an Television Show Related to China’s Draft Property Law
Mr. Edward Lehman, managing director of Lehman, Lee & Xu, appeared on CCTV 9’s Dialogue, in an episode which discusses the new Draft Property Law, and its potential impact on China. The episode, which was first aired on September 19, 2006, is available online at the following... - September 30, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Edward Lehman Guest on Dialogue
Mr. Edward Lehman, managing director of Lehman, Lee & Xu, recently appeared on CCTV 9’s Dialogue, in an episode which discussed gender-based labor issues in the Chinese marketplace. The show was hosted by Tian Wei, who had a number of challenging questions for her guests. The episode,... - September 30, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Firm to Offer Free Legal Advice to Soldiers
Legal Assistance Program for Soldiers (LAPS) will offer free legal advice to servicemen and women. - September 28, 2006 - Law Offices of Samuel Z. Brown, PC
Landlord Tenant Seminar Addressed Renting to “Illegal Aliens”
Recent legal seminar addressed landlord tenant issues, including the issue of renting to "illegal aliens." - September 28, 2006 - Law Offices of Samuel Z. Brown, PC
Edward Lehman Nominated to Who's Who
Managing Director, Edward Lehman, was recently nominated by Who's Who Professionals for his role as a leading corporate lawyer in China. Mr. Lehman has been resident in China for 19 years, 14 of which were spent as managing director of one of the largest firms in the People's Republic of... - September 28, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Community Legal Coalition Presents a Seminar on the Muster Zone
Seminar to focus on employment, personal injury, and crime issues surrounding the Muster Zone in Lakewood, NJ. - September 23, 2006 - Law Offices of Samuel Z. Brown, PC
Veratad Technologies, LLC Announces Michigan State Liquor Control Commission Approval of its Age and Identity Verification Services for Michigan Licensed Direct Shippers
Veratad Technologies, LLC, a world class provider of Age and Identity Verification Services announced today that the State of Michigan Liquor Control Commission has approved Veratad’s AgeMatch Online Age Verification Solution for the direct shipment of wine. The Michigan State Liquor... - September 19, 2006 - Veratad Technologies, LLC
Edward Lehman Guest on Top Chinese TV Show: Draft Bankruptcy Law
Mr. Edward Lehman, managing director of LEHMAN, LEE & XU, conducted a taping today for CCTV 9’s Dialogue, in an episode which discusses the new Draft Bankruptcy Law, and its potential impact on Chinese businesses. The show was hosted by Tian Wei, who had a number of challenging questions... - September 18, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Edward Lehman Meets with Top Thai Law Firm
Managing Partner, Edward Lehman, met with Santhapat Periera and Clayton Hebbard, both partners at Tilleke & Gibbins and Grant Thornton, respectively, to discuss closer cooperation and the growing business connections between Thailand and China. Mr. Lehman, who has known, Tilleke & Gibbins... - September 14, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Manches Announces Free Seminar in Oxford on November 2006 on Delivering Projects - Waste, the Environment and Sustainability Issues
Manches series of autumn business seminars closes with Delivering Projects - Waste, the Environment and Sustainability Issues with speakers from Davis Langdon and Oxford City Council - September 12, 2006 - Manches LLP
Manches Kicks Off Series of Free Autumn Business Events with Seminar on Successful Regeneration - Perspectives on the Communities Agenda
Manches series of Autumn Seminars opens with Perspectives on the Sustainable Communities agenda: combining commercial, housing and public involvement in delivering sustainable regeneration and decent homes targets - September 12, 2006 - Manches LLP
Manches Series of Autumn Business Seminars in Partnership with Davis Langdon Announced on Theme of Delivery Vehicles & Procurement Mechanisms
Manches series of Autumn Seminars continues with Delivering Projects - Delivery mechanisms and procurement routes for public-private partnerships from local partnering arrangements to full scale PFI - September 12, 2006 - Manches LLP
Book Helps Anyone Locate Background Information on Individuals and Legal Research Information Free on the Internet
The popular Internet research manual "How to Use the Internet For Legal & Investigative Research: A Guide for Legal Professionals" has been completely updated and expanded. - September 09, 2006 - Internet For Lawyers
Foreign Property Purchases In China
The State Administration of Foreign Exchange and the Ministry of Construction jointly issued new rules clarifying the “Opinions for Regulating Entry and Control of Foreign Real Estate Investment” (the Opinions) issued and effective as of the end of July 2006. Among other changes, the... - September 08, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu Partners Attend Dinner with MOFCOM Leader
Partners Richard Wageman and Rens Metaal attended a dinner for European business leaders in which China's commerce minister Bo Xilai was the keynote speaker. Mr. Bo defended China's perceived policy change, stating that China's treatment of foreign business continues to be open and encouraging of... - September 08, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Edward Lehman Guest for Television Show on China’s Draft Property Law
Mr. Edward Lehman, managing director of LEHMAN, LEE & XU, conducted a taping today for CCTV 9’s Dialogue, in an episode which discusses the new Draft Property Law, and its potential impact on China. Of primary importance and cause for much debate is the provision for both public and... - September 08, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Indiana Private Detective Suggests Methods for Loss Prevention
Indiana detective has seen it all and shares ideas to help businesses. Simple loss prevention measures need not wait until after a loss, according to Indiana private detective. - September 01, 2006 - International Investigators, Inc.
5 Money Saving Tips for your Next People Search from PeopleFinders.com
PeopleFinders.com provides tips to help people get the most affordable and accurate results from their background checks, criminal searches, property searches and other people searches. - August 30, 2006 - People Search News
Killer on the Loose in Northeast Georgia for Seven Years
Investigators, family search for answers in the 1999 dissapearance and death of 18 year old Elaine Nix in Metro Atlanta Georgia. - August 25, 2006 - Eagle Watch Investigations, Inc.
New Surveys Show Attorneys Favor Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Reports of attorneys’ favorable attitudes towards dispute resolution are now available online - August 24, 2006 - National Arbitration Forum
Community Legal Coalition Presents “Landlord Tenant Law”
Lakewood seminar will focus on landlord tenant issues. - August 24, 2006 - Law Offices of Samuel Z. Brown, PC
Domestic Investigations – When there is Trouble in the Home
Domestic investigations are one of the most common reasons private investigators are hired, and they can give you the results you need to get real peace of mind. - August 22, 2006 - PInow.com
Eavesdropping Detection Requests Rising
Indiana PI reports rise in bug sweep services due to concerns of government spying. As a result, eavesdropping detection scams are rising, too. - August 17, 2006 - International Investigators, Inc.
Lehman, Lee & Xu Recognized as Top Employer
Lehman, Lee & Xu was recently ranked among the top three (in four categories) in Asia Law & Practice’s ‘Best Law Firms to Work for in Asia-Pacific’ survey. Although final winners will be announced in the upcoming edition of Asialaw magazine, the firm’s management was... - August 17, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
National Arbitration Forum Develops New Dispute Resolution e-Newsletter for Legal Community
ADR Law & Policy Update provides legal community with a weekly round-up of alternative dispute resolution case law, legislative and regulatory actions. - August 15, 2006 - National Arbitration Forum
West LegalEdcenter and Celesq ® AttorneysEd Center Announce Corporate Counsel Town Hall Continuing Legal Education Series
West LegalEdcenter from Thomson West and Celesq® AttorneysEd Center, both industry leaders in continuing legal education (CLE), today announced an innovative series of programs designed specifically for in-house counsel: the Corporate Counsel Town Hall Series. Thomson West is a business within... - August 11, 2006 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Indiana Private Investigator Warns of Cell Phone Bugs
Increasing number of illegal cellular phone bugs found in Indiana by private investigator generates concerns. Increased requests for needed TSCM (technical surveillance countermeasures) services in Indiana prompts investigator to publish advisory. - August 05, 2006 - International Investigators, Inc.
Free State Lien Law Service to the Self Storage Industry
Do not sell or auction a storage unit if you are unsure of the Self Storage Lien Law for your state. The liabilities can be catastrophic. - August 04, 2006 - Storagelaws Network
Criminal Investigations: Is Television Affecting How You See Crime?
Surprise – police investigators may not be able to give your case the attention you need, which is why a private criminal investigator may be your best bet. - August 02, 2006 - PInow.com