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Edward E. Lehman, Managing Director of Lehman, Lee & Xu, Enters 21st Year as Member of China Intellectual Property Society
Edward E. Lehman, managing director of Lehman, Lee & Xu, has been invited for the 21st time to membership in the China Intellectual Property Society. - December 27, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
T&K Managing Partner Appointed to Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce Board
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Managing Partner Peter J. Riley as a Board Member of the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce effective January 18, 2008. Riley will serve a three-year term. Along with the other members of the Chamber's... - December 21, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Lehman, Lee & Xu to Form China Chapter of Turnaround Management Organization with Affiliated Firm LehmanBrown
Lehman, Lee & Xu, along with its affiliated accounting firm, LehmanBrown are establishing the China chapter of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA). - December 19, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Team Legal Chicago Offers a Flat Fee on All Chapter 7 Consumer Bankruptcies
Team Legal Chicago is a law firm specializing in consumer bankruptcies in the chicagoland area. Team legal Chicago is different in the way it does business because the firm states exactly what the potential client fees are going to be with court costs so there are no surprises. The motto of the firm is for clients to focus on their issues and not excessive attorney fees. - December 17, 2007 - Team Legal Chicago
Edward Lehman to Speak at Association of National Advertisers 2008 Advertising Law & Business Affairs Conference
Edward E. Lehman, China advertising law expert, will speak on Chinese advertising law at the Association of National Advertisers Advertising Law and Business Affairs Conference. - December 13, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Seminar: Thomas Klitgaard on Arbitration in China
On Tuesday, December 4, 2007, Thomas Klitgaard, partner at Dillingham & Murphy, visited the head office of Lehman, Lee & Xu in Beijing to give a seminar on arbitration in U. S.-China trade related cases. - December 12, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Thompson & Knight Chief Diversity Officer Speaks at International Diversity Summit
Thompson & Knight LLP Partner and Chief Diversity Officer Pauline E. Higgins was a featured speaker at The Globalization of Diversity Summit recently held in London, England. The first-of-its-kind event was organized to bring together chief legal officers, corporate general counsel, law firm... - December 09, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Hampshire Solicitors Are Listed on the Legal 500
Dyer Burdett & Co has been listed in “Legal 500”, the UK legal profession’s leading analyst, which means the people of Hampshire do not have to travel to London and pay London fees to receive the best legal advice and representation. It is available here on the south coast, at Dyer Burdett & Co. Reaching the Legal 500 is an indication that their efforts are recognized which enhances their reputation both within the profession and with their clients. - December 08, 2007 - Dyer Burdett & Co.
Edward E. Lehman Recognized as Leading Health Sciences Lawyer by Practical Law Company
Edward E. Lehman, managing director of Lehman, Lee & Xu has been selected for inclusion in the upcoming 2007-2008 Practical Law Company Cross-Border Life Sciences Handbook as a leading health sciences lawyer in China. - December 07, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Seminar at Construction Expo Aims to Help Contractors Navigate Modern New Jersey Construction Law
Construction Expo invites Nissenbaum Law Group, LLC to present seminar on avoiding the pitfalls of modern New Jersey construction law. “Modern construction laws meant to protect the public are frequently written in a way that prevents honest contractors from being rightfully paid for the... - December 04, 2007 - Nissenbaum Law Group, LLC
Edward Lehman Appears on CCTV’s “Dialogue” to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence
Edward Lehman, managing director of Lehman, Lee & Xu participated in International Anti-Domestic Violence Day last Sunday by appearing as a guest on CCTV’s “Dialogue.” The program shed light on a widespread social issue that is traditionally considered a private affair among... - December 01, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Bree Cottrell Joins The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Ralph J. DiLeone, managing partner at The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. (www.dileone.com), a Raleigh-based law firm DiLeone concentrating in business, corporate and estate planning matters, has announced that Bree Cottrell has joined the firm as a paralegal. Cottrell, who will handle a range of duties... - November 27, 2007 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Lehman, Lee & Xu Attends First International Advertisers Conference in Beijing
Lehman, Lee & Xu attended the First International Advertisers Conference in Beijing as the sole Chinese representative of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA). The China Association of National Advertisers (CANA) and the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) hosted the event, “a... - November 22, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Howard Hertz Named One of the Michigan Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America
Howard Hertz, co-founder of Bloomfield Hills-based Hertz, Schram P.C. (www.hertzschram.com), was recently recognized for two prestigious legal honors. For the second consecutive year, Hertz was named one of Michigan’s Super Lawyers by Law & Politics in its 2007 issue of Michigan Super... - November 16, 2007 - Hertz Schram PC
Edward Lehman Legal Moderator for Alibaba
Lehman, Lee & Xu’s managing director, Edward Lehman, has been working with users of Alibaba.com as a moderator of its legal forum. - November 14, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Edward Lehman Makes China Product Liability Speech at Columbia Law School
Edward Lehman, Managing Partner at Lehman, Lee & Xu, presented at the Global Justice Forum in New York City on products liability and other plaintiff's actions on behalf of Chinese citizens and/or victims of Chinese corporate misconduct both inside and outside of China. - November 07, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee and Xu Welcomes Victor Leal
Lehman, Lee & Xu is pleased to announce Mr. Victor Simões Leal has joined the firm’s Beijing legal team. - November 07, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu Welcomes John Kreiger
Lehman, Lee & Xu is pleased to announce that Mr. John Kreiger has joined the firm’s Beijing legal team. - November 07, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Putting a Human Face on Malignant Mesothelioma
Online Forum Gives Victims and Families the Opportunity to Be Heard—and to Heal - November 03, 2007 - The Law Offices of James Sokolove
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP Adds Offices in New York City and Washington D.C.
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP announced today that it has added offices in New York City and Washington D.C. This expansion brings the total number of firm offices to nine locations nationwide. Both new offices will provide services to clients in the areas of labor and employment law,... - November 02, 2007 - Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
Helms Mulliss & Wicker Named Leading Litigation Firm by Legal Media Group
Law Firm Received Highly Recommended Rating in New Benchmark Publication - November 02, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
Mesothelioma Hurts More Than Just the Victim
New Website by the Law Offices of James Sokolove Helps Families Cope When a Loved One is Diagnosed - November 02, 2007 - The Law Offices of James Sokolove
Christopher V. Carlyle, Shannon McLin Carlyle and Roy B. “Skip” Dalton, Jr. Named Florida 2007 Super Lawyers
2007 Super Lawyers - November 01, 2007 - The Carlyle Appellate Law Firm
Hertz Schram PC Introduces TheDealGateway.com
Hertz Schram PC (www.hertzschram.com), a Bloomfield Hills-based law firm, announced the launch of a new web site designed to connect business owners and entrepreneurs with potential business partners and investors called The Deal Gateway (www.thedealgateway.com). - October 31, 2007 - Hertz Schram PC
Thompson & Knight Attorney Recognized as Distinguished Alumnus
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate P. Mike McCullough on being selected as the 2008 Distinguished Alumnus for Community Service by the University of Texas (“UT”) School of Law Alumni Association. - October 26, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Chapel Hill Attorney Introduces "Common Sense Divorce" Services to Carrboro, Graham, Chapel Hill - Lawyer Lee Laskody Prioritizes Convenience for Clients
Lee Laskody, a Graham, NC-based lawyer, recently introduced the concept of "common sense divorce" in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Drawing clients from Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Raleigh and Durham seeking personal, compassionate legal services and advice, Laskody says his practice takes a different approach to legal matters. According to Laskody, "The separation and divorce process should be as uncomplicated and economical as possible." - October 25, 2007 - Laskody Law Office, P.C.
Thompson & Knight Again Named a Go-To Law Firm
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is honored to be named a 2007 “Go-To Law Firm” in the areas of Labor and Employment, Litigation, and Securities by American Lawyer Media (ALM), based on a recent survey. To conduct the survey, ALM asked Fortune 500 General Counsel... - October 25, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
While a Cure Remains Elusive, Innovative Mesothelioma Treatments Offer New Hope to Victims
Clinical Trials Give Patients Access to the Cutting Edge of Modern Medicine - October 25, 2007 - The Law Offices of James Sokolove
Lehman, Lee & Xu Welcomes Zhang Fan
Lehman, Lee & Xu is pleased to announce that Ms. Zhang Fan has joined the firm’s Beijing legal team. Ms. Zhang is joining the firm as a licensed PRC attorney, specializing in contract law, corporate law, environmental law, international trade, intellectual property, and real estate. - October 24, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Edward Lehman Nominated to PLC’s Life Sciences Handbook
Edward Lehman, managing partner of the firm Lehman, Lee & Xu was nominated to PLC’s Life Sciences Handbook. The book features a number of sections, including articles, Q and A, rankings of leading life sciences lawyers and bios of leading experts. - October 24, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Edward Lehman Guest on China Central Television’s Dialogue Program
Edward Lehman, managing partner of the firm Lehman, Lee & Xu was a featured guest on Friday’s episode of Dialogue, a show which discusses some of China's hottest topics. - October 24, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Helms Mulliss & Wicker Announces the Addition to Litigation Practice
The Raleigh office of Helms Mulliss & Wicker, PLLC, a law firm practicing in corporate law, finance and litigation, announces Andrew “Jake” Epstein, has joined the firm as an associate-level attorney with a practice focus in litigation. - October 24, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
Helms Mulliss & Wicker Announces the Addition to Finance Practice
The Raleigh office of Helms Mulliss & Wicker, PLLC (HMW), a law firm practicing in corporate law, finance and litigation, announces Shana G.R. Fisher has joined the firm as an associate level attorney with a practice focus of real estate and finance. - October 24, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
Lehman, Lee & Xu Shanghai Produces Video for YouTube
Lehman, Lee & Xu Shanghai recently made a video featuring its office located in the Kerry Centre on Nanjing Road. The short but well-produced video shows clips of the office space and its hard-working staff. The office is managed by Mr. Edward Lehman who spits his time between the firm’s... - October 19, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Hong Kong Office of Lehman, Lee & Xu Produces YouTube Video
The Hong Kong office of Lehman, Lee & Xu Corporate Services recently produced a video featuring its office located at Times Square in Causeway Bay. The video features the office space and its hard-working staff. Lehman, Lee & Xu Corporate Services’ Hong Kong office is led by Mr. - October 19, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu Shenzhen Office Featured on PBS’ Nightly Business Report: China’s New Labor Law
Mr. Ryan Beers, Foreign Legal Counsel, and Mr. Aidan Hwuang, Senior Attorney, at Lehman, Lee & Xu’s Shenzhen office, were featured on PBS Nightly Business Report’s program on September 21, 2007. They discussed the impending Chinese labor law revisions, set to take effect on January... - October 19, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Edward Lehman Appointed to Faculty of Practicing Law Institute
Lehman, Lee & Xu is pleased to announce that Mr. Edward Lehman, Managing Director of the firm, has been appointed to the faculty of the Practicing Law Institute. Mr. Lehman will be lecturing on issues related to China’s legal and investment climate. He recently lectured during a... - October 19, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Edward Lehman Presents at Directors & Officers Conference in London
Mr. Lehman, managing director of Lehman, Lee & Xu, was a featured speaker at the International Directors & Officers Conference, held in London on October 11, 2007. The event was hosted by Zurich International. Mr. Lehman spoke on the topic of Director & Officer Liability Insurance in... - October 19, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Free Vermont Lemon Law Help Offered to Local Residents
Vermont Lemon Law Firm Kimmel & Silverman has helped more than 40,000 distressed drivers recover over $135 million from auto manufacturers. - October 16, 2007 - Kimmel & Silverman
Root Law Group Offers Tips for Choosing an Immigration Attorney
Root Law Group Offers Tips for Choosing an Immigration Attorney The following tips are provided by the Root Law Group, a full service immigration law firm in Los Angeles. If you are looking for a Los Angeles immigration attorney, beware of: 1. Notaries, consultants, or others who promise quick,... - October 15, 2007 - Root Law Group
Hertz Schram PC Announces Promotions, Hiring of New Attorneys
Bloomfield Hills-based Hertz Schram PC (www.hertzschram.com) announced the promotion of Lisa M. Kavalhuna and Steven P. Jenkins as members. The firm also hired several new attorneys, including Gerald P. Cavellier, Patricia A. Stamler, Jay G. Yasso, Daniel W. Rucker and Diana Gertsmark Brown. Judge... - October 12, 2007 - Hertz Schram PC
Helms Mulliss & Wicker Attorney Presents to the American Bar Association
Corby Cochran Anderson to Speak on Trademark Law at the National Forum on Franchising - October 12, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
Mesothelioma Emerges as a Worldwide Health Crisis
Death tolls rising in Australia and UK. In countries such as the U.K. and Australia, where asbestos use continued well into the 1980s, the disease is leaving an equally tragic footprint. - October 12, 2007 - The Law Offices of James Sokolove
Mesothelioma: the “Orphan” Cancer
Government funding remains elusive for deadly disease - October 12, 2007 - The Law Offices of James Sokolove
PLI-NYC China Conference
Mr. Edward Lehman, Managing Director of Lehman, Lee & Xu was asked by the New York Bar Association and the Practicing Law Institute of New York City to be a featured speaker at the conference entitled “Doing Business in China: Resolving the Challenges in Today's Environment" The... - October 11, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
World IP Survey 2007 Ranks Lehman, Lee & Xu Among Top One Percent of Trademark/Copyright Contentious Firms in China
In the World IP Survey 2007 conducted by Managing IP, Lehman, Lee & Xu’s trademarks team was ranked among the top one percent of local firms in China. - October 09, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Thompson & Knight Attorney Named Chairman of the Board of Dallas Heritage Village
Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce James B. Harris has been named Chairman of the Board of Dallas Heritage Village. His one-year term began at the Village’s annual meeting on September 27, 2007. - October 07, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Siefers Law Office (ElderLawOnline.com) Bloomington, Indiana joins National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Siefers Law Office (ElderLawOnline.com) Bloomington, Indiana joins National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Siefers Law Office focuses on Indiana Elder Law and Indiana Estate Planning for people living in Bloomington, Monroe County, Nashville, Brown County, Spencer, Ellettsville, Greene County, Bedford, and Columbus Indiana. - October 07, 2007 - Siefers Law Office
New Naturalization Test is More Complex; Jacobson & Han LLP, Immigration Attorneys Advise Applying for Citizenship Immediately
Jacobson & Han LLP, Immigration Attorneys advise all eligible Lawful Permanent Residents to apply for Naturalization immediately. Why? As of October 2008 all naturalization applicants will be subject to a more complex test in order to become a citizen. The new test includes an overhauled... - October 05, 2007 - Jacobson & Han LLP, Immigration Attorneys
The Divorce Industry Costs Americans $28 Billion Dollars a Year, Adding to the Financial Burdens of Leaving a Marriage
With the cost of an average divorce over $20,000.00, married couples thinking of divorcing need to educate themselves before hiring an attorney or doing their divorce using legal forms preparers. - September 29, 2007 - Vivian Rodriguez