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Work with Asbestos led to Mesothelioma Cancer in Shipyard Worker
In a case still pending against other asbestos product manufacturers, Weitz & Luxenberg last month sent a six-figure settlement check to the widow of a...
EU Expansion of a Different Kind: From Economics to Welfare
Can the European Union succeed in creating a stronger social identity? This question lies at the heart of a current project by the Austrian Science...
Europe supports Taiwan’s participation in international organizations
The European Parliament expressed that it “strongly supports” Taiwan’s participation as an observer in international organizations and activities such as the International Civil Aviation Organization...
Asbestos Hazards Plague the Construction Industry in the United States
Asbestos was used extensively in many building products for so many decades that any construction worker working on a construction site prior to the mid-1980s...
Twelve from Kane Russell Coleman & Logan Selected for Inclusion in the 2010 Texas Rising Stars List
DALLAS/HOUSTON, TX--Kane Russell Coleman & Logan congratulates Zach Mayer, Brian Clark, Andrew Sarne, David Thrasher, James Greer, Misty Hataway-Coné, Richard Hathaway, Jennifer Lindsey, Christina Masso,...
Mesothelioma Lawsuit Settles for $2.1 Million for New Jersey Construction Worker
A 48-year-old New Jersey (NJ) union construction worker, who had his left lung removed after he was diagnosed with occupational mesothelioma cancer, received a $2.1...
Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. Wins $510,813 Mesothelioma Settlement for Rockefeller Center Carpenter
New York mesothelioma law firm Weitz & Luxenberg recently obtained a $510,813 settlement for a retired carpenter suffering from mesothelioma cancer and his family. The...
Mesothelioma Lawsuit Settles with $2 Million Payout for Deceased Brooklyn Construction Worker's Family
New York mesothelioma law firm Weitz & Luxenberg recently settled the mesothelioma cancer case of a deceased Brooklyn construction worker for $2.16 million. The construction...
21 Gardere Attorneys Dubbed ‘Rising Stars’
DALLAS – Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is proud to announce that 21 of the firm's attorneys have earned selection to the Texas Super Lawyers Rising...
Bridge-financing of EPR payments (outstanding wages) – now also possible in Poland
In Germany the instrument of the so called bridge-financing of EPR payments (outstanding wages owed by the insolvent company) is currently considered as a kind...
New York City Construction Worker Describes Life with Mesothelioma
"I can't walk like I used to. I can't climb stairs anymore. I used to climb nine flights of stairs every day. I'm lucky I...
Weitz & Luxenberg Mesothelioma Lawyers win $1.28 Million Settlement in Mesothelioma Cancer Case for Carpenter
Weitz & Luxenberg mesothelioma lawyers recently secured a $1.28 million settlement for a 77-year-old former carpenter suffering from the asbestos cancer, mesothelioma. Prior to this...
Attorney Andrew Weinstein A Noted Speaker At The Florida Justice Association’s Auto Negligence Seminar
Coral Springs, FL. – Attorney Andrew Weinstein, managing partner and founder of the Weinstein Law Firm, recently presented at the Florida Justice Association’s Auto Negligence...
1 Market Square Project In Hailsham Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Hailsham’s most widely used youth facility celebrated its 10th anniversary in January 2010. Youth project staff joined with town councillors and other invited guests at 1...
Harrell & Harrell Launches New Website
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Harrell & Harrell, a longtime Jacksonville law firm specializing in personal injury, wrongful death and product liability cases this week launched...
Weitz & Luxenberg Mesothelioma Lawyers win $461,000 Settlement in Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawsuit
The mesothelioma law firm Weitz & Luxenberg recently obtained settlements currently totaling $461,000 for a Navy veteran suffering from asbestos-related lung cancer. The man had...
Attorney Andrew Weinstein Awarded The Bronze Eagle Award By The Florida Justice Association
CORAL SPRINGS, FL. – Attorney Andrew Weinstein, founding partner of the Coral Springs-based Weinstein Law Firm (weinstein-law.com) was awarded the Bronze EAGLE Award by the...
Orange County Estate Planning Lawyer Darlynn Morgan of Morgan Law Group named a southern California Super Lawyer by Orange Coast magazine and Law & Politics
Newport Beach, CA – February 2010– Orange County Estate Planning Lawyer, Darlynn Morgan, was recently listed as one of the Top attorneys in Southern California...
Legal Transcription for Businesses
In the business sector, there is significant concern for litigation matters. Reliable and quality legal transcription services can greatly enhance business operations. Legal transcription services...
LYMEC: Stop data retention now
Already the second Constitutional Court of an EU Member State has ruled the implementation of the data retention directive (directive 2006/24/EC) and the subsequent general...
Potential mesothelioma vaccine demonstrated to be safe in research study
The American Thoracic Society has reported that researchers have demonstrated the safety of a potential vaccine against mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a cancer that is almost...
"Aigner plans to set up a censorship agency.": Internet entrepreneur Peter Debik about the minister’s plan to curtail data freedom.
Outline: The operator of the city history and building photo community "time-o-rama.com" attacks the plans of consumer rights minister Ilse Aigner (CSU), stating that the arguments...
Taber Estes Thorne & Carr Adds Litigator Katie Anand
DALLAS -- The Dallas-based law firm of Taber Estes Thorne & Carr PLLC is pleased to announce that Katherine M. Anand has joined the firm...
Amy Fehn Presents on "Medicaid Integrity" Program at HFMA Winter Meeting
ROYAL OAK, Mich.—January 29, 2010 – Amy Fehn, an attorney with Wachler & Associates, P.C., gave a presentation on the Medicaid Integrity Program, the first...
Andrew Wachler Presents At National Hospice Work Groups Quality Improvement Forum
ROYAL OAK, Mich.—November 5, 2009…Detroit-area lawyer Andrew B. Wachler, a recognized leader in healthcare law topics such as Medicare appeals, Stark and fraud and abuse...
Ubuntu Now and The South Africa Project team up with TVEP
DENVER (Feb. 24, 2010) – Ubuntu Now, a nonprofit organization whose current efforts are focused in South Africa, will partner with the Thohoyandou Victim Empowerment...
Andrew B. Wachler Presents on "The New Audits Landscape" at Washington, D.C. AHLA Conference on Legal Issues Affecting Academic Medical Centers and Other Teaching Institutions
ROYAL OAK, Mich.—January 21, 2010 – Andrew B. Wachler delivered a presentation titled, The New Audits Landscape: MICs, MACs and RACs (Medicaid Integrity Contractors, Medicare...
Dallas Law Firm Taber Estes Thorne & Carr No Longer an ‘All Girls Club’
DALLAS – At most law firms, new associates try to blend in without calling attention to themselves. But the newest addition is destined to stand...
Weinstein Law Firm Managing Partner Andrew Weinstein Attains AV Rating From Martindale-Hubbell
Coral Springs, FL. – The Weinstein Law Firm is pleased to announce that Managing Partner, Andrew Weinstein recently attained an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. An...
Corporate and Securities Attorney David A. Wood Joins Shackelford, Melton & McKinley in Dallas
DALLAS – The Dallas law firm of Shackelford, Melton & McKinley, LLP, is pleased to announce the addition of corporate and securities attorney David A....
Critical Infrastructure Protection - Latest Requirements for: Energy, Transport, ICT and Public Security
The seminar shows successful ways of applying the rules of European Commission’s Directive on European Critical Infrastructure Protection and of designing a proper action plan....
Jackson Walker Elects 5 New Partners
Jackson Walker L.L.P. announces the election of 5 attorneys to the firm’s partnership. From the Austin office Tara M. Allen, Chris B. Pepper and Elise F....
Brecher Fishman Attorney Edgar Romano's tenure as President of WILG comes to a close.
At the recent WILG (Workers Injury Law & Advocacy Group) Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, Brecher Fishman Pasternack Walsh Tilker & Ziegler, P.C. attorney Edgar Romano...
Reconstruction continues six months after Morakot
Reconstruction continues six months after Morakot The Executive Yuan on February 8, 2010 held a press conference on “Rebuilding Homes in New Hope,” exactly six months...
Kubasta Moderates AIPLA Panel Discussion on "Acquired Patents as Litigation Tools"
Dallas, Texas, February 9, 2009 – Kelly Kubasta, partner at Klemchuk Kubasta LLP, moderated a panel discussion at the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)...
Jackson Walker Announces New Managing Partners
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Wade Cooper has been named Managing Partner of the firm. The firm is also pleased to announce that...
Dallas Attorney Mark Werbner Honored as a Texas Trial Legend
DALLAS – Dallas attorney Mark Werbner, co-founder of the trial law firm Sayles Werbner, recently was honored along with an elite group of Dallas/Fort Worth-area...
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 2010 BTI Client Service All Stars
DALLAS - Jackson Walker partners Carl Butzer and Jay Rutherford were recently chosen for the BTI Client Service All Stars 2010. BTI Client Service All Stars...
Peak Discovery Appoints John Thacher as National Director of Project Management
Peak Discovery, Inc., a supplier of document review and eDiscovery services, today announced that John Thacher has joined the company as National Director of Project...
Jackson Walker Welcomes Two New Attorneys to the Houston Office
Jackson Walker welcomes new partners Amy Baird & Tré Fischer to the firm’s Houston office. Amy L. Baird represents clients in the energy industry....
Habitat Young Visionary Award 2010 Runner-up BITS Pilani Finance student Aayush Deora
For the founder of NBC David Sarnoff, the word ‘visionary’ meant a capacity to see into tomorrow and make it work.” Starting from 2004, India...
Digitisation of Correspondence Underway
The International Tracing Service (ITS) in Bad Arolsen has commenced work on the most elaborate sub-project involved in the digitalisation of its case correspondence. Around...
Canadian Immigration Lawyers Consult Business Owners for Investor Visa
Dery & Associates (Canadim) is an immigration law firm based in Montreal, Quebec. Canada is a country rich with business opportunities and business owners from...
Taber Estes Thorne & Carr Expands Dallas Office Space to Accommodate Growth
DALLAS - A few weeks shy of their second anniversary, attorneys with the Dallas-based law firm of Taber Estes Thorne & Carr PLLC found the...
Taiwan earns international respect for relief efforts in Haiti
After a devastating earthquake struck Haiti on January 12 and caused severe loss of life and property on the Caribbean island, Taiwan’s official and private...
Cycle Rally on National Girl Child Day by BITS Pilani Students Group
According to Charles McCormack President and CEO of Save the Children, to close the gender gap focus must be on female literacy, enhanced income earning...
Legislature passes Cultural and Creative Industry Development Act
The Cultural and Creative Industry Development Act was approved by the Legislative Yuan on January 7, 2010, seven years after its inception. It offers tax...
Montreal Immigration Lawyers Aid Immigrants in Moving to Canada
Dery & Associates (Canadim) is an immigration law firm based in Montreal, Quebec. With the growing demand for immigration to Canada, law firms and legal...
Digitisation of Post-War Era Documents Now Complete
The International Tracing Service (ITS) in Bad Arolsen has now finished digitising its documents from the post-war era concerning displaced persons and emigration after the...
Patents.com Releases Updated Website with Enhanced Patent Community
Patents.com rings in 2010 with a new user interface that connects the global Patent Community Patents.com, the world's most dynamic patent search website has added new...
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