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Salus Services Adds Mobile Offices
Salus Services has added mobile offices to its arsenal of client relationship management tools. As the leading Central Florida Process Server, Salus is constantly upgrading their technology to save time and better serve their clients. - April 30, 2007 - Salus Services, Incorporated
Lehman, Lee & Xu Emerged as the Winner of Tax & Trusts Law Firm of the Year
For 4 consecutive years since 2004, Lehman, Lee & Xu was proud to be the honored recipient of the HSBC International Trustee Limited Award as the 2007 Tax & Trusts Law Firm of the year. - April 30, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Despite Warnings, It is Not Too Late to Form an S Corp in 2007
The March 15 deadline to elect S corp status has passed, but there is good news for newly formed entities that wish to be taxed as an S corp this year. - April 30, 2007 - MyNewVenture.com
Edward Lehman Selected as Asialaw Leading Lawyer
Edward Lehman, managing director of Lehman, Lee & Xu, was recently selected as an ‘Asialaw leading lawyer' in the area of Intellectual Property. Lehman, Lee & Xu is comprised of a law firm, trademark agency, and patent firm, all of which are leaders in the Intellectual Property field. - April 28, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu Attends Special Session of China Franchise Expo
Lehman, Lee & Xu attended a special session of the China Franchise Expo entitled Legal Affairs Regarding Franchise. The long-anticipated meeting discussed the Regulation on the Administration of Commercial Franchise Operation, protecting your IP rights, and the draft Labour Contract Law and its... - April 26, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Bay Area Nursing Home Served Today with Two Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Husband And Wife Claim Loss Of Both Of Their Elderly Mothers Due To Elder Abuse - April 26, 2007 - Nursing Home & Elder Abuse Law Center
Lehman, Lee & Xu Attends Ceremony with Saudi Officials
Laurentius Metaal (Lehman Lee & Xu) attended a press conference on Thursday which announced the preliminary agreement between various metal industry giants in relation to the Jazan Aluminum Project, which is a collaboration between Saudi Arabian and Chinese investors and government. In... - April 25, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu Finalist for ALB Award
Lehman, Lee & Xu was nominated as a finalist for the Tax and Trusts Law Firm of the Year in the ALB China Law Awards 2007. This was the firm's fourth nomination in as many years, and hopes that it will, again, be awarded the prestigious honor on April 27 in Shanghai. Blaine Turnacliff, Tim... - April 25, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Thompson & Knight Attorney to Present at National Conferences
Thompson & Knight Environmental Law Partner Scott D. Deatherage is a featured speaker at two upcoming national events. Mr. Deatherage will present “Environmental, Safety & Climate Change Issues Raise New Challenges for Directors and Officers: Will D&O Insurance Cover Any Lawsuits... - April 22, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Commonwealth Advisory Group Advises Elders About New Medicaid Regulations
The Commonwealth Advisory Group, based in Dedham, Mass., provides professional guidance to seniors and their families throughout the greater Boston area about new and current Medicaid regulations that affect elders and how to protect their assets when nursing home care is required. According to... - April 22, 2007 - Commonwealth Advisory Group
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Included on “Best Lawyers” List
Thompson & Knight is pleased to congratulate O. Paul Corley Jr., Scott D. Deatherage, J. Mike Holt, Gregory S.C. Huffman, Ray T. Khirallah, Mary A. McNulty, Emily A. Parker, Harry M. Roberts Jr., Bruce S. Sostek, R. David Wheat, and Jeffrey A. Zlotky on their inclusion in D Magazine's... - April 21, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Parsons Behle & Latimer Kicks Off 125 Year Anniversary
In 1882, William Howard Dickson, a mining attorney and Territorial District Judge, left Carson City, Nevada to establish a law practice in Salt Lake City. The law firm became Parsons Behle & Latimer, one of the largest law firms in the Intermountain West, with 118 attorneys, offices in Salt... - April 19, 2007 - Parsons Behle & Latimer
Tax Attorney Roni Deutch Saves Clients Nearly $1 Million in IRS Back Taxes in March 2007
Tax attorney Roni Deutch saved her clients an estimated $964,506.96 in one month through accepted Offers in Compromise, but encourages taxpayers to avoid the devastating effect that inaccurate tax return preparation can have by offering some simple tax tips to stay informed this year. - April 19, 2007 - Roni Lynn Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation
Five Thompson & Knight Attorneys Included in H Texas Magazine’s “Top Lawyers” List
Thompson & Knight is pleased to congratulate Rhett G. Campbell, Marc E. Grossberg, Pauline E. Higgins, Robert L. Paddock, and Vivienne R. Schiffer on their inclusion in H Texas magazine's 2007 "Top Lawyers" list. The “Top Lawyers” list is compiled annually by H Texas... - April 19, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Ralph J. DiLeone Receives National Leadership Award
Ralph J. DiLeone, managing partner at DiLeone & Associates, P.C., has been presented with the National Leadership Award by Congressmen Tom Cole. The National Leadership Award is presented by the National Republican Congressional Committee and is given to business executives who have made... - April 18, 2007 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
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
Lombardi Aguilar & Garcia Attorney Delivers Presentation Before Chamber of the Americas
Attorney Alvaro Aguilar delivered a presentation on Panama real estate laws before US investors with the 2007 VIP Real Estate Mission to Panama organized by the Denver-based Chamber of the Americas - April 03, 2007 - Lombardi Aguilar Group
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
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
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
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
Thompson & Knight Announces Commitment to “Community of Respect”
First Houston Law Firm to Join the ADL’s Diversity Program - February 27, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
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
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
National Arbitration Forum Reports 21% Increase in 2006 Domain Name Filings
Program resolves disputes over Internet trademarks - February 20, 2007 - National Arbitration Forum
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