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Lehman, Lee & Xu and Carone & Partners Give Lecture at Bocconi University in Milan
Mr. Richard Wageman, senior partner at the Chinese law firm Lehman, Lee & Xu and Mr. Marco Carone, managing partner of the Italian law firm Carone & Partners and adjunct professor of business law and corporate governance at Bocconi University, delivered a lecture at Bocconi University in... - November 08, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu and Carone & Partners Address Italian Business Community in Milan
Mr. Richard Wageman, senior partner of the Chinese law firm Lehman, Lee & Xu and Mr. Marco Carone, managing partner of the Italian law firm Carone & Partners conducted a workshop titled “Negotiating With Chinese Companies: Practical Strategies For Foreign Entrepreneurs” at... - November 08, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
New Regulations Define Trademark Use In Non-Use Cancellations
Trademark holders will now have clearer guidelines when it comes to proving the use of a registered trademark when defending against cancellation applications. Chinese Trademark Law and corresponding regulations provide that a person may apply to the Trademark Office for cancellation of a... - November 08, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
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 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
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’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
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
TheBizStation, Inc. Teams up with Vehnee Saturno for its Creative Services
TheBizStation, Inc., (TBSI) welcomes multi-awarded composer, record producer and musical director, Vehnee Saturno as part of its dynamic team of professionals. - October 31, 2006 - TheBizStation, Inc.
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
Business Travel Safety – Must-Know Tips for Leaving the Country
Tips one should consider while both preparing for business travel, as well as during the business trip itself. - October 12, 2006 - PInow.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
Raleigh Couple Chair John Locke Foundation Holiday Event
Kieran and Tina Shanahan Host “A Little Night Music” in December - October 10, 2006 - Shanahan Law Group
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
Vovibum Arts LLC Offers a New Illustrations Service in Miami and Beyond
Vovibum Arts, with its existing legal and writing departments, unveils its new illustrations department that is the first of its kind based in Miami. The first internet-based cartoon provider in Miami will produce custom-made cartoons to businesses of all types that will be applied to their... - October 06, 2006 - Vovibum Arts LLC
Avoiding Hiring Employees that are Going to Cost You Money
Simple steps to identifying problem employees before you hire them. - October 03, 2006 - PInow.com
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
Former PricewaterhouseCoopers Partner, and FTI Senior Managing Director Named President of GlobalStep LLC
GlobalStep LLC, a Dallas based firm, has named Gagan Ahluwalia as its President and CEO. GlobalStep is a provider of core professional services to accounting, law and financial firms and institutions from its off-shore location in India. Ahluwalia is a former U.S. partner in PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Corporate Finance practice, where, on its sale to FTI Consulting, he remained as Senior Managing Director until August 31, 2006. - September 20, 2006 - GlobalStep 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
Are You Ready to Successfully Sell Your Own Home?
Seasoned Real Estate Attorney, Joseph P. DiBlasi offers insider's advice to selling smart, fast and for top dollar. Why allow agents to profit from your most important investment... save yourself thousands in real estate commissions. From preparing for the open house to the final walk through, you will receive invaluable information. - September 18, 2006 - Joseph P. DiBlasi
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 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 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 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
Domain Name Law Minus the Lawyers
With the official launch of the Sequitur IPS domain name dispute service, a new kind of competitor enters the market. - September 10, 2006 - Sequitur IPS
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
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
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
MyNewVenture.com Incorporation Service Gets Facelift, Makes Starting a Business Easier
Site features a crisp, new look and enhanced features to streamline the online incorporation process for entrepreneurs. - September 01, 2006 - MyNewVenture.com
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.
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
Manches Third Annual Life Sciences Seminar Will be Held on Thursday 21 September at Manches’ Oxford Office at the Oxford Business Park North
Manches’ third annual Life Sciences Seminar will focus on competition and pricing issues faced by healthcare companies with products on the market with feature speakers from Bayer UK PLC and Manches LLP - August 15, 2006 - Manches LLP
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.