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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
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.
Thompson & Knight LLP Helps Baylor Successfully Resolve Groundwater Issues Covering 42 Acres in East Dallas
Attorneys from Thompson & Knight LLP successfully represented Baylor Heath Care System in a recent joint application for a Municipal Setting Designation Certificate (MSD) covering a 42-acre parcel of land near Baylor Hospital and The Meadows Foundation complex in East Dallas. The Texas... - March 29, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
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
Thompson & Knight Attorney to Host Webinar on Environmental Reporting Issues
Thompson & Knight LLP Environmental Law Partner Scott D. Deatherage is conducting an online continuing legal education Web seminar – or “Webinar” – for in-house attorneys and outside counsel representing companies that face environmental disclosure requirements. - March 24, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
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
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
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
Panama Corporations: Hostile Developments Make Panama Companies More Important
Panama International Business Corporations (IBCs) have been an offshore strategy for 75 years. Over recent months, Panama companies - and foundations and offshore bank accounts - have been elevated to a new level in the offshore arena. In response, an American-owned company is helping entities that wish to keep their wealth before it is too late. - March 12, 2007 - Offshore Business Resources
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
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
Kieran Shanahan Named to Action for Children North Carolina Board
Shanahan Law Group Principal Joins North Carolina Non-Profit Children’s Advocacy Board - February 27, 2007 - Shanahan Law Group
Robert Paisola's Western Capital Receives Overflow of Business Due to "Bankruptcy Reform Act" Passed in 2005
The rate of civil litigation in US courts continues to increase every year, making it continually more difficult to complete a debt recovery lawsuit in its entirety. Even when the suits are concluded, most are not ultimately settled. However, changes in bankruptcy laws that became effective in October 2005 have allowed Western Capital Financial, www.MyCollector.com , to recover millions more for their clients in the past years than would have been possible before the law change. - February 27, 2007 - Western Capital Financial Services, Inc
Thompson & Knight Announces Commitment to “Community of Respect”
First Houston Law Firm to Join the ADL’s Diversity Program - February 27, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
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
Robert Paisola's Western Capital Data Centers Confirm that 28 New Companies Move to Utah- Where Are the Employees?
Utah's Department of Economic Development recruitment efforts have brought 28 companies to the state during 2006 and the first part of fiscal year 2007, Bringing New Unexpected Business to Mycollector.com . - February 21, 2007 - Western Capital Financial Services, Inc
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 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 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
National Arbitration Forum Reports 21% Increase in 2006 Domain Name Filings
Program resolves disputes over Internet trademarks - February 20, 2007 - National Arbitration Forum
Robert Paisola's Western Capital and other Utah Employers Scramble for Workers as Vibrant Economy Continues
Western Capital Financial is now offering Professional Search and Recruitment Solutions as an economical solution to the problem faced by small business owners of staffing their businesses. - February 17, 2007 - Western Capital Financial Services, Inc
Robert Paisola and Dr. John Gray Present Conversations on Success by Insight Publishing
Dr. John Gray (Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus) and Robert Paisola, CEO of The Western Capital Corporation ( www.RobertPaisola.com ) announce the joint agreement to publish The Fifth Edition of Conversations on Success from Insight Publishing. Conversations on Success features 280... - February 13, 2007 - Western Capital Financial Services, Inc
Gordon Law Group’s Philip Gordon Presents Wage & Labor Forum to Legislators
Gordon Law Group managing partner Philip Gordon conducted a presentation, “How to Guide a Constituent through a Wage Complaint: Employee Rights and Employer Obligations,” to Senate and House members and their staff on Tuesday, February 6th at the State House. The forum focused on employee rights regarding overtime, minimum wage, commission payments, wrongful termination, employee misclassification, severance agreements, non-compete agreements, wrongful deductions and equity compensation. - February 10, 2007 - Gordon Law Group
National Arbitration Forum Issues Three Decisions on Internet Trademark Domain Name Disputes
Trademarks: Magic Johnson, WarGames and Pig - February 08, 2007 - National Arbitration Forum
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
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
T&K Attorney to Serve on Executive Committee of U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Development
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight is pleased to announce that James C. Morriss III has been selected to serve on the Executive Committee of the U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Development (US BCSD), a non-profit association of businesses whose purpose is to deliver highly... - January 30, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Kieran Shanahan Named One Of North Carolina’s Super Lawyers
Kieran J. Shanahan, principal of Shanahan Law Group has been named to Law & Politics magazine’s Super Lawyers in the category of business litigation. Each year Law & Politics mails 14,000 ballots to active lawyers in North Carolina. The attorneys are asked to nominate the best lawyers... - January 29, 2007 - Shanahan Law Group
Scooby Doo, Magnum PI and the 8 Other 'Best Private Detectives of All Time'
The Staff at PInow.com, a worldwide directory of investigators, compiled their list of the most interesting, sexy, and cool fictional detectives and PIs of all time. - January 16, 2007 - PInow.com
Ralph J. DiLeone Named to Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite
Local Attorney Recognized by North Carolina Legal Community - January 11, 2007 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Lawyers Associated Worldwide and FORUM Dispute Management Form Strategic Alliance
Purpose of New Alliance Is To Reduce the Cost and Time Delays of International Business Litigation - January 11, 2007 - National Arbitration Forum
Kieran Shanahan Named to Legal Elite
Shanahan Law Group Principal Recognized by Business North Carolina Magazine - January 08, 2007 - Shanahan Law Group
Collabsoft Steps into Fifth Year of Operation
Collabsoft (www.collab-soft.com), an India based young company successfully entered its fifth year of business. Starting with application software development Collab very quickly diversified in end to end engineering design and CAD services, computerized stress analysis and technical editing. - January 07, 2007 - Collab Information Systems Pvt Ltd
Judge Mary Pawlenty Named General Counsel of the National Arbitration Forum
Minnesota’s First Lady will begin new position in February - January 05, 2007 - National Arbitration Forum
Stein, McEwen & Bui LLP Welcomes Four New Intellectual Property Professionals
The attorneys of Stein, McEwen & Bui, LLP are pleased to have Alan M. Ehrlich join the firm as Of Counsel, and Gregory L. Clinton, Nathan H. Cristler, and Matthew T. Gill join the firm as associates. Alan M. Ehrlich Alan M. Ehrlich, Of Counsel, received a B.A. cum laude in... - January 05, 2007 - Stein, McEwen & Bui, LLP
Immigration Lawyer to Speak at Public Library
Texas immigration lawyer Dilnaz A. Saleem will make a presentation on current and proposed immigration laws. The event will occur Saturday January 13, 2007, at the East Branch of the Irving Public Library. - January 04, 2007 - Kraft & Associates