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Lehman, Lee & Xu Foreign Legal Counsel, Ryan Beers, Attends Welcome Dinner for New Australian Ambassador to China
Foreign Legal Counsel in Lehman, Lee & Xu’s Shenzhen office, Ryan Beers, attended a welcome dinner for the new Australian Ambassador to China, Dr Geoff Raby. The event was organized by the Australian Chamber of Commerce South China, and held at the Shangri-La Hotel, Shenzhen, on August... - September 28, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu Adds a "YouTube Dimension" to Their Practices
Lehman, Lee & Xu becomes the first Chinese law firm to create a virtual office tour on YouTube. - September 28, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Set Up a Romanian Company Without Visiting Romania
IEC Law Firm, located in Bucharest, Romania offers legal support for the setup of Romanian companies without the need of being present in Romania. - September 28, 2007 - IEC Law Firm in Bucharest, Romania
United States Supreme Court to Hear Appeal in Arnold Preston vs. Alex Ferrer – Joseph D. Schleimer, Schleimer & Freundlich LLP, Beverly Hills
The United States Supreme Court granted Certiorari and agreed to hear the appeal in Arnold Preston vs. Alex Ferrer. Joseph D. Schleimer, Schleimer & Freundlich LLP, Beverly Hills, California, is counsel for Petitioner Arnold Preston. - September 27, 2007 - Schleimer & Freundlich LLP
Lehman, Lee & Xu Announces New Litigation Department Head
Mr. Ryan Tang, of the Shanghai office, was promoted to head the firm's litigation department. Mr. Tang has worked both as an attorney and judge in Shanghai intermediate court. - September 27, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu Announces New Trademark Department Promotions
Ms. Grace Wang and Ms. Li Ruirong have been internally promoted within the trademark department. Ms. Wang will now head the firm's trademark department, while Mr. Li will provide administrative support as the trademark administration manager. - September 27, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lawyers Who Receive Referral Fees from Investment Advisors Should Watch Out
Dorothy K. Phillips says that lawyers who accept fees from an investment advisor for referring a client to it for investment of the client's equitable distribution proceeds should watch out. - September 25, 2007 - Dorothy K. Phillips & Associates, LLC
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Selected for Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight congratulates John H. Martin and Jeffrey A. Zlotky on being named by the legal services information company Lawdragon to its list of “Leading Lawyers in America.” - September 20, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
David Paulson of Helms Mulliss & Wicker Recognized as a 2007 Mover & Shaker
David Paulson, managing partner of the Helms Mulliss & Wicker Raleigh office, has been recognized by Business Leader magazine as a 2007 Mover & Shaker. The award honors 36 business professionals who have made a significant impact through community involvement by participating in volunteer... - September 19, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
Atlanta’s Growing Attraction as Corporate Relocation Site Presents Opportunity for Regional Law Firm
The Problem: Different States’ Varying Real Estate Closing Regulations Conflict With Most Companies’ Desire to Quickly Close on Properties – Particularly in Light of Changing Real Estate Markets. The Solution: Many Attorneys Spread Across a Multi-State Region Whose Work is Coordinated Through a Central Point - September 18, 2007 - Morris|Hardwick|Schneider
Morris|Hardwick|Schneider Offers Real Estate Closing Services to Booming Hispanic Population
As Atlanta’s Hispanic population continues to grow, Morris|Hardwick|Schneider, one of the largest real estate closing law firms in the nation with 37 offices in Atlanta, has established new services to help Spanish-speaking home buyers and sellers understand and navigate the often intimidating real estate closing process. - September 18, 2007 - Morris|Hardwick|Schneider
Attorney Claims Your Children Are at Risk Even if You Have a Will
It’s incredible to believe, but 74% of U.S. parents don’t have a Will and even those who do still risk their children being taken from their home, at least temporarily, if they are injured or die. Think about it. - September 14, 2007 - Family Wealth Matters
National Minority-Owned Law Firm Adds Litigation Attorney
Nancy Allf joins Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP - September 08, 2007 - Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
79 Thompson & Knight Attorneys Honored in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate its 79 attorneys who were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 (Copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Thompson & Knight is honored to have more... - September 07, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Tina Shanahan Wins 2007 Excellence in Mentoring Award
Be Active North Carolina, Inc. a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health of all North Carolinians, has announced that Tina Shanahan, president and chief executive officer, has been awarded the 2007 Triangle Business Journal’s Excellence In Mentoring Award, presented by RBC... - September 01, 2007 - Shanahan Law Group
Helms Mulliss & Wicker Opens New E-Discovery Facility
Helms Mulliss & Wicker announces the opening of a new E-Discovery facility in Charlotte that will house more than 40 professionals and is equipped with computer workstations specially configured to efficiently perform large-scale document reviews. - August 31, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
Helms Mulliss & Wicker Ranks Among Top 10 Bond Counsels
Helms Mulliss & Wicker LLP (HMW) announced today that it was ranked among the top 10 bond counsels dealing with competitive issues according to The Bond Buyer, the leading publication covering the bond industry. - August 30, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
Helms Mulliss & Wicker Announces Addition to Litigation Counsel
John H. Anderson, Jr. has joined the Wilmington office of Helms Mulliss & Wicker with a practice focus in trial-ready litigation. - August 29, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
National Minority-Owned Law Firm Adds Employment Attorney
Kathleen M. Paustian joins Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP - August 29, 2007 - Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
Thompson & Knight Attorney Named Chairman of Advisory Council and Conference
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate R. Gordon Appleman on being named Chairman of The University of Texas (UT) College of Liberal Arts Foundation Advisory Council and Chairman of The University of Texas School of Law’s (UT Law) 55th Annual... - August 24, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Joseph D. Schleimer to Moderate CLE Program for Beverly Hills Bar Association on the Legal Regulation of Talent Managers
Entertainment lawyer Joseph D. Schleimer will moderate a CLE program for the Beverly Hills Bar Association on the Legal Regulation of Talent Managers on September 19, 2007, at Lawry's Restaurant in Beverly Hills. - August 16, 2007 - Schleimer & Freundlich LLP
McCullough, Williams, Bowden & Cyr Announces 2007 Super Lawyers
The law firm of McCullough, Williams, Bowden & Cyr, P.A. announced today that two of their partners, D. Patrick McCullough and Gerald O. Williams, have again been named Super Lawyers® by Minnesota Law and Politics magazine. D. Patrick McCullough has been the managing attorney of the firm... - August 14, 2007 - McCullough, Williams, Bowden & Cyr
NJ Transit Worker Dies of Pulmonary Fibrosis, Widow Awarded 19M
The wife of a New Jersey Transit employee who died in 2002 of a job-related lung disease was awarded $19.2 million by a Superior Court jury in New Brunswick. - August 13, 2007 - Barry R. Eichen
Powerhouse Growth for Helms Mulliss & Wicker
Peter Covington, chairman of Helms Mulliss & Wicker, PLLC (HMW), a law firm specializing in corporate law, finance and business litigation, reports record growth in 2007. “We have been fortunate enough to share in the growth of our clients during these good economic times. Making sure... - August 12, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
Courts Awards Women 10.6 Million in Ford Explorer Throttle Plate Defect
A Toms River woman who suffered a paralyzed right arm after her Ford Explorer rolled over was awarded a total of $10,668,799.89 in damages by a Superior Court jury in New Brunswick. - August 06, 2007 - Barry R. Eichen
Thompson & Knight Receives Greater Dallas Chamber Employer Excellence Award
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce its selection as a recipient of the 2007 Greater Dallas Chamber Employer Excellence Award. The Firm is the only law firm to receive this award which honors Greater Dallas Chamber (GDC) companies recognized by the Dallas... - August 04, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Panama Attorney Named Forty Under Forty
Attorney Alvaro Aguilar was named “Forty Under 40” by Panama business publication Capital Financiero - August 01, 2007 - Lombardi Aguilar Group
Contaminated Chemotherapy Treatment for Leukemia, Jury Awards 18.5 Million in Medical Malpractice Suit
A 25 year old Toms River man paralyzed from the waist down after receiving contaminated chemotherapy treatment for leukemia was awarded $18.5 million by a Superior court jury in New Brunswick, New Jersey - July 31, 2007 - Barry R. Eichen
Edward Lehman Appointed as Guest Professor at Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Law
Mr. Edward Lehman has been officially appointed as a Guest Professor at the prestigious Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Law, for a period of 3 years, starting on June 8, 2007. Mr. Lehman, who is currently the Managing Director of Lehman, Lee & Xu, has decided to make a return to... - July 19, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Thompson & Knight Attorney Receives Leadership Award
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Partner P. Mike McCullough and his wife Sharon McCullough on being the recipients of the Dallas Historical Society’s Volunteer Leadership Award, which is awarded to couples or individuals who have enriched the... - July 19, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
The Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez Announces the California Personal Injury Law Blog
California Personal Injury Lawyer Norman Gregory Fernandez has created The California Personal Injury Law Blog to educate the public on issues related to Personal Injury Law. This resource is a place that you can go to on the internet to get a basic understanding in plain language, of personal... - July 18, 2007 - The Law Offfices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates
Thorp, Clarke & Neville, P.A. Opens Fourth Attorney Office Location - Newest Location in Surf City, NC 28445
Topsail Island area - Attorneys at Law - New Office Opened - July 14, 2007 - Thorp, Clarke & Neville, P.A.
Davey Franklin Jones – Commercial Solicitors Welcomes Vinita Joshi
Gloucestershire, UK based Davey Franklin Jones, has recently recruited Vinita Joshi to join commercial team in Gloucester. - July 08, 2007 - Davey Franklin Jones Solicitors
Lehman, Lee & Xu and Italian Partner Carone & Partners Launch Italian Desk
Miss Valentina Salmoiraghi, an associate of the Italian law firm Carone & Partners will be working in Lehman, Lee & Xu’s Beijing Office, managing the firms' Italian Desk in China. Starting on June 15th, she will be in charge of supporting the team of Italian and Chinese attorneys put... - July 06, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Helms Mulliss & Wicker Named a Top Corporate Law Firm
Helms Mulliss & Wicker, PLLC (HMW) was named one of the best corporate law firms in the July/August 2007 issue of Corporate Board Member magazine’s metro area rankings. HMW is one of five top firms, as chosen by board directors and general counsel of publicly-traded companies. The... - July 05, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
Helms Mulliss & Wicker Named a National Go-To Law Firm
Helms Mulliss & Wicker PLLC (HMW) announced today that it has been named a national Go-To Law Firm by Corporate Counsel Magazine in recognition of achievements by the firm’s Securities & Capital Markets Practice. “We’re very pleased to achieve this prestigious recognition... - July 04, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
"The President" is for Sale
With the buying and selling of domain names often called the “Real Estate of the 21st Century,” ThePresident.com would have to be considered prime Beverly Hills real estate. With the addition of the TLD's .net, .org. and .biz also included, an exclusive cul-de-sac has been created; as timely as it is timeless. - June 30, 2007 - Pisarra & Grist
Helms Mulliss & Wicker Named a National Go-To Law Firm
Bank of America nominates Helms Mulliss Wicker as their Go To law Firm. - June 30, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker PLLC
Helms Mulliss & Wicker Named a Top Corporate Law Firm
Helms Mulliss & Wicker, PLLC (HMW) was named one of the best corporate law firms in the July/August 2007 issue of Corporate Board Member magazine’s metro area rankings. - June 30, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker PLLC
Lehman, Lee & Xu Congratulates Its Hong Kong Office
Lehman, Lee & Xu expresses congratulations to its Hong Kong office and the people of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region during their 10th year anniversary celebration since handover of the former British colony to Mainland rule. To mark the event, the firm's Hong Kong office will be... - June 29, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Thompson & Knight Attorney Named Chair of ABA Section of Taxation Real Estate Committee
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Partner Kevin Thomason on being named Chair of the Real Estate Committee of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Taxation. His term begins July 2007. Thomason is a Partner in the Tax Practice Group in... - June 29, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Lehman, Lee & Xu Signs Scholarship and Internship Agreement with Shanghai Jiaotong University
Lehman, Lee & Xu will grant scholarships to 12 Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Law students annually for the next five years. The firm will also grant 3 recipients of the “Lehman Law Scholarship” the opportunity to perform summer internships with the firm. Managing Director... - June 28, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee And Xu Contributes to Doing Business in 2007: Creating Jobs
Lehman, Lee & Xu has been recognized for contributing to the World Bank/International Finance Corporation annual co-publication Doing Business in 2007: How to Reform. - June 28, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Home Lemon Law Now Offered to Provide Cost-Free Legal Help to Home Owners with Construction and Remodeling Problems
HomeLemonLaw.com introduced by nationally recognized lemon law firm to educate and empower homeowners. - June 28, 2007 - Kimmel & Silverman
Lehman, Lee & Xu Attends SPAR’s Appreciation Party
Lehman Lee & Xu Senior Foreign Legal Counselor Janet Yong, and Attorney Jipeng Cui, as well as Senior Partner Richard Wageman and Managing Director and co-founder Edward Lehman attended an appreciation party for those who helped the SPAR supermarket chain establish operations in China. The... - June 22, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Solicitors Gloucester – Davey Franklin Jones Adds Legal News Updates to Website
Gloucester based solicitors, Davey Franklin Jones (http://www.dfjlaw.co.uk), has added the latest, real-time Legal News to its website. The addition of Legal News to the website is to keep Davey Franklin Jones’ clients and site visitors informed of the latest legal developments and issues. - June 21, 2007 - Davey Franklin Jones Solicitors
Lehman, Lee & Xu Participates in Wipo Course
Lehman, Lee & Xu would like to congratulate a number of its staff who have participated in and recently completed the General Course on Intellectual Property through the WIPO Worldwide Academy. The correspondence course is estimated to take a total of 50 hours and reviews nearly all areas of... - June 20, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu Implements Intranet
Lehman, Lee & Xu has recently implemented a document management system which will allow for document sharing among all offices, including a special area in which clients may interactively work on documents with the firm’s professionals. The firm is one of the first Chinese law firms to... - June 16, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Thompson & Knight Recognized Again by The Legal 500 US
Leading Law Firm Prominently Ranked Among U.S. Environmental Litigation Firms - June 16, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Edward Lehman Makes Presentation to MBA Group
Edward Lehman, managing director of Lehman, Lee & Xu and adjunct faculty, St Bonaventure School of Business-MBA program in China, recently made a presentation to the MBA group from St. Bonaventure University. The group was composed of 22 MBA students, 2 professors, and 1 trustee. Five staff,... - June 15, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu