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MAJOR KAY ALLEN GIVES PRESENTATION ON THE TEXAS STATE GUARD TO RESIDENTS OF QUER …
Querencia at Barton Creek senior living community recently welcomed Major Kay Allen, PhD, who spoke to residents about the history and purpose of the Texas State Guard, which traces its lineage to colonial militias and currently embodies post 9/11 military support to civil authorities.
“Before the presentation, I didn’t know much about the Texas State Guard and their role in serving our nation,” said Nadia Sharp, lifestyles coordinator at Querencia.…
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Listed in New York Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® …
New York (September 28, 2011) - Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Ira L. Herman for his inclusion in New York Super Lawyers® 2011 and Gabrielle E. Farina for her inclusion in New York Rising Stars® 2011. These lists recognize the top lawyers in the New York metro area and will be published in the October 2, 2011 issue of The New York Times Magazine.
Herman…
National Monitoring Mechanisms on Prevention of Illegal Child Labour
In Uzbekistan with the aim of monitoring of prevention of worst forms of child labour the system of state institutions was created:
First. In the framework of the Government there is Complex of Protection of Family, Motherhood and Childhood that is headed by Deputy Prime-Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan which coordinates activity of state bodies and management on issue of implementation of child rights guaranteed by Constitution;
Second. Within the Cabinet…
Implementation of International Standards on Prohibition of Worst Forms of Child …
Uzbekistan consistently implements international standards of ILO in the sphere of prevention and prohibition of child labour, and secured by law reliable mechanisms for protection of child rights in the sphere of labour on the following directions:
Firstly, any enforcement to labour is prohibited constitutionally and the State guaranties are envisaged for protection of child labour;
Secondly, Law “On Guarantees of Child Rights” foresees appropriate definitions, in particular, it stipulates that a…
The National Action Plan on Implementation of the ILO Conventions Nr.138 and Nr. …
In 2008 by special decree the Uzbek Government adopted the National Action Plan on Implementation of these Conventions. National Action Plan consists of 37 concrete addressed measures on the following 4 directions:
First: improvement of the legal basis with regard to the implementation of control over the prevention of illegal use of child labour;
Second: control and monitoring of the implementation of ILO Conventions №138 and №182;
Third: conducting awareness-raising work on the…
AIDE-MÉMOIRE
On the Application
by the Republic of Uzbekistan of the ILO Convention №182
«On Worst Forms of Child Labour»
In accordance with the 2010 Report of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations of International Labour Organization, in May 2011 Reports by the Republic of Uzbekistan on the application of ratified convention №29, №47, №52, №98, №100, №103, №105, №111, №122, №135, №138, №154 and №182 were submitted to…
Former Soviet Officer Details His Time In The 1980s Afghan War To Highlight Dang …
Former Soviet Officer Details His Time In The 1980s Afghan War To Highlight Dangers Of America’s Current War
“Afghan Boomerang” by Dr. Oleg Novinkov explains the dangerous consequences of having foreign troops occupy Afghanistan using the experiences of the former USSR and details the author's years as a Soviet Air Force flight surgeon stationed in Afghanistan in the 1980s.
Considering the current war in Afghanistan, Dr. Novinkov finds it better than ever…
YorkSouthWeston.com promotes Conservative MPP candidate
Toronto – September 28, 2011 – The website YorkSouthWeston.com has been created to provide information about the conservative candidate for the riding of York South —Weston. Her name is Lan Daniel. This is not an official website of Lan Daniel or the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.
The site was created by a fellow party member to make it easy for the people of York South — Weston to assist with…
Attorney Andrew Weinstein a Featured Speaker at the 2011 Florida Justice Associa …
Attorney Andrew Weinstein, managing partner and founder of the Weinstein Law Firm, recently presented at the Florida Justice Association’s Auto Negligence Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar. Andrew’s presentation, "Current Developments in PIP Insurance Litigation focused on recent case law interpreting Florida's Personal Injury Protection insurance law including the use of the Medicare fee schedule and the debate over whether it is mandatory or voluntary for insurers to pay claims pursuant…
Attorney Lauren P. Raysor, Esq. to Appear on “Awareness Avenue with Dr. Deb” on …
Attorney and author Lauren P. Raysor, Esq. is scheduled to make a guest appearance on “Awareness Avenue with Dr. Deb” on Old Westbury Web Radio. The show, which is hosted by Dr. Debra Lynn Kaplan, is scheduled to air on September 28 from 3-5 p.m. and can be heard on radio.oldwestbury.edu.
On the show, Ms. Raysor will discuss her book, “Living the Wealthy Life,” and that every person has the ability…
Former SEC Regional Director Joins Thompson & Knight
Dallas and Fort Worth (September 26, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce Rose L. Romero has joined the Firm as a Partner in the Dallas and Fort Worth offices, where she will focus her practice on white-collar criminal litigation, government investigations, SEC regulation and enforcement, and commercial litigation. Ms. Romero previously served as the Regional Director for the Fort Worth…
Valensi Rose, PLC Adds Gregory G. Gorman to its Litigation Group
Los Angeles, CA, September 26, 2011—Valensi Rose, PLC, a leading Los Angeles law firm, recently announced the addition of Gregory G. Gorman to the firm. Mr. Gorman is a commercial, real estate and employment law trial lawyer who for 25 years has successfully represented numerous clients in high profile cases and multi-million dollar claims.
“I’m thrilled to be joining a team of such talented and accomplished lawyers,” said Mr. Gorman.…
Permanent Charter of the American Legion is Established at Greenspring Retiremen …
SPRINGFIELD, VIRGINIA (September 26, 2011) – Fittingly, just days after Patriot Day and National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Greenspring Post 123 was named a permanent charter of the American Legion in a ceremony on September 20. Greenspring received a provisional charter last year when resident Curtis Ross recruited 15 members of the community to join the Post. Today, Greenspring Post 123 has 44 members and hopes to continue adding…
New Website MeetTheSheriff.com is dedicated Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Ric L. B …
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric l Bradshaw is highlighted in a new website MeetTheSheriff.com in efforts to enlighten the public of Sheriff Ric Bradshaw’s latest news and events. This new website, although independent from being officially from Ric l. Bradshaw, brings to light the successes of Sheriff Bradshaw the citizens of Palm Beach County and surrounding areas.
The main section of this website features all related videos and commercials regarding Ric…
Free Construction Accident Case Evaluation Offered at LA Personal Injury Law Fir …
LA personal injury law firm, Grayson & Grayson (markgraysonlaw.com/) has announced free case evaluation for victims of construction accidents in Los Angeles. The construction accident attorneys from the Los Angeles personal injury firm have extensive experience in handling cases of premises liability, the area under which construction accident litigation falls. People having suffered from personal injuries at construction sites can fill out a no-obligation/ free consultation form at: http://www.markgraysonlaw.com/expertise-areas/premises-liability-cases/construction-accidents/
Grayson &…
Colorado Law Firm Announces To Offer No Obligation Free Consultation
Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sept 22, 2011- - McDowell Laybourne & Rodemer, a leading law firm in the Colorado area, announces that clients can now approach them for no obligation free consultation to discuss their case with their Colorado Personal Injury attorney, Colorado dui attorney, and Medical malpractice attorneys. This announcement comes as a great gesture from the said law firm and a great relief for the clients who…
Dallas’ John Teakell Named One of Texas’ Top Criminal Defense Lawyers
Teakell earns seventh selection to Texas Super Lawyers list
DALLAS – For the seventh consecutive year, noted Dallas criminal defense lawyer John Teakell has earned a spot on the Texas Super Lawyers list of the top attorneys in Texas. The founder of Dallas’ The Law Office of John R. Teakell has been selected to the prestigious list annually since 2005.
Mr. Teakell focuses on white-collar, securities and criminal defense matters in…
Dallas Attorney Matt Yarbrough Recognized Among Texas’ Top Lawyers
DALLAS – Acclaimed Dallas lawyer Matt Yarbrough once again has earned a spot on the annual Texas Super Lawyers list of the state’s top attorneys.
Mr. Yarbrough is featured in the 2011 edition of Texas Super Lawyers based on his work in business litigation. This marks the ninth consecutive year he has earned the distinction, after appearing on every Texas Super Lawyers list since it was first published in 2003.
The founder…
Jeffrey Goldfarb, Trey Branham of Dallas’ Goldfarb Branham Earn Spots On 2011 Te …
DALLAS – Dallas attorneys Jeffrey Goldfarb and Charles W. “Trey” Branham III, founders of the Goldfarb Branham law firm, have both been named to the 2011 Texas Super Lawyers list, an accolade limited to just 5 percent of all Texas lawyers.
The 2011 Texas Super Lawyers list appears in the October issues of Texas Monthly and Texas Super Lawyers magazines, and is available online at www.superlawyers.com.
“We are pleased to be included…
Two More Law of Street Naming and Numbering Training Courses Announced
James Richardson and Aligned Assets team up again to run training courses in the Law of Street Naming and Numbering
Woking, Surrey 21st September 2011 – Aligned Assets are pleased to announced the scheduling of two more training courses in the ‘Law of Street Naming and Numbering’.
To be held in Bristol on 29th November and in Bolton on 6th December, the courses will be run by the UK's leading expert in…
SOE Software Hosts Online Election Results for Mecklenburg County, NC
Tampa, Fla. (September 13, 2011) – The Mecklenburg County Board of Elections has posted unofficial election results for the Primary Election on September 13, 2011. One hundred sixty eight precincts participated in five contests that reported the unofficial council seat winners for the City of Charlotte. The results of the election, which are being displayed online utilizing SOE Software’s Clarity ENR, can be found at:
http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NC/Mecklenburg/32881/46032/en/summary.html
Mecklenburg County’s unofficial election results provide…
David F. Hassett Named to The Best Lawyers in America®
WORCESTER, Mass., Sept. 16, 2011 – David F. Hassett of Northborough, managing partner of Hassett & Donnelly, P.C., was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 in the field of “Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants” (Copyright 2011 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.).
Hassett is a founding partner of Hassett & Donnelly, P.C. and has been trying cases for over 25 years. His…
Heygood, Orr & Pearson Name Partners Each Earn Recognition Among Texas’ Best Law …
DALLAS – The Dallas trial law firm Heygood, Orr & Pearson is pleased to announce that name partners Michael Heygood, Jim Orr and Eric Pearson have earned spots on the 2011 Texas Super Lawyers listing.
Mr. Heygood is recognized for his work in class-action and mass tort law, and Mr. Orr and Mr. Pearson are highlighted for their personal injury litigation practices.
To compile the annual listing, researchers with Thomson Reuters’…
Palm Beach Sheriff Ric L. Bradshaw is awarded the Criminal Justice Leadership Aw …
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw is the recipient of this year’s Criminal Justice Leadership Award. The award was created in 1998, and since its inception has only been presented to one other recipient in 2002.The primary purpose of the association is education through seminars, written materials and electronic media.
Sheriff Bradshaw is responsible for leading the largest law enforcement agency in Palm Beach County, and has a successful track record spanning 40 years…
Jury Rules Against Princess’s Insurance Claim
By CHRISTIAN NOLAN
The Estate of Frederick Mali and Lucretia Mali v. Federal Insurance Co.: A federal jury decided that a Russian princess, whose Litchfield County barn burned to the ground six years ago, fabricated numbers when she told her insurance company that the building and all of the antiques inside it were worth nearly $3 million.
Because the jury ruled that the woman had misrepresented the value of the barn, which…
Reformation of a Will to Correct Mistakes
July 12, 2011
In a dramatic change from previous law, the Florida Legislature has enacted Florida Statute Section 732.615 to allow the reformation of a Will. Previously under Florida law, a trust could be reformed for a mistake of fact or law, but a Will could not. The new section allowing the modification of Wills is effective as of July 1, 2011 and reads as follows:
732.615 Reformation to correct…
Attorney Anthony J. Hartman Again Designated One of the “Best Lawyers in America …
Cleveland Stockbroker Fraud Lawyer Selected to Prestigious List
Sep 17, 2011 - Cleveland, OH
The law firm of Hermann, Cahn & Schneider LLP announced today that managing partner Anthony J. Hartman, who heads the firm’s stockbroker fraud practice group, has been selected for inclusion in the 2012 edition of Best Lawyers in America, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Mr. Hartman was selected as a “Best…
Broker Busting Lawyers Mark Tenth Anniversary.
Ten years ago, StockmarketLoss.Com Group “Fired” its own Stock Broker Clients and Began to Exclusively Represent Ripped-Off Investors.
Sep 16, 2011 - The Cleveland, Ohio law firm of Hermann, Cahn & Schneider LLP took a big risk when it decided to cut ties with its long time financial advisory and broker-dealer clients. Today, it seems obvious the firm made the right choice. It’s securities litigation group, informally known in-house as…
Family Lawyers at McCurley Orsinger Named Among State’s Best
DALLAS – McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, LLP, has long been one of Texas’ leading Family Law firms, and for the ninth consecutive year, each of the firm’s name partners has earned recognition on the Texas Super Lawyers list.
Mike McCurley, Richard Orsinger, Mary Jo McCurley, Keith Nelson and Scott Downing have been included in the listing each year since its inception in 2003. Also earning recognition on the 2011…
Fort Worth Attorney Steve Laird Named as One of Top 100 Super Lawyers in Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas – Trucking accident and personal injury/wrongful death trial attorney Steven C. Laird of Fort Worth again has earned selection as one of Texas’ Top 100 attorneys in the 2011 Texas Super Lawyers list.
This marks the seventh straight year the founder of The Law Offices of Steven C. Laird has been listed among the state’s top 100 lawyers. He is the only personal injury attorney in Fort Worth…
Lawyers Tim Shelby, Benjamin Foster Join Houston Complex Commercial Litigation F …
HOUSTON – Houston lawyers Tim Shelby and Benjamin Foster have joined the complex commercial litigation boutique Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing P.C., also known as AZA.
“We are proud to bring these two bright attorneys into our stable of trial-ready lawyers,” says John Zavitsanos, a founding partner at the firm. “AZA is pleased to be able to choose lawyers from the best law schools and some of the biggest law…
Introducing New York Lawyer Pages
PRMG Announces Launch of New York Lawyer Pages Website
nylawyerpages.com
The Public Relations and Marketing Group, LLC (PRMG) announced it has launched its newest website-based entity, New York Lawyer Pages. The website was created by PRMG, a leading provider of customized marketing solutions for attorneys in New York State. The site provides important resources for the public by allowing them access to a database of attorneys who practice in the field in…
PL: The envisaged repeal of special proceedings in commercial matters as a chanc …
The Polish cabinet accepted the long expected law proposal, which shall repeal commercial matters by changing the Civil Procedure Act. Currently, legal disputes between companies are decided in consideration of special regulations, which impose significant obligations on the parties already when filing the particulars of claims and which contain severe consequences in case of disregard, to the point of losing the proceedings, in particular the obligation to present all allegations…
EU: Introduction of a unitary EU patent moves closer
On 26.06.2011, the EU Council of Ministers, on request of several delegations, released a general approach on the two draft regulations on the EU patent. Prior to this, the non-participating member states, Spain and Italy had filed a lawsuit with the European Court of Justice with regard to the Regulation implementing enhanced cooperation in the area of the creation of unitary patent protection. By the lawsuit, Spain and Italy turn…
EU: Resolution order on the preliminary garnishment of accounts shall advance th …
According to the European Commission approximately one million of smaller companies face difficulties when trying to enforce and recover outstanding receivables abroad. Thus receivables amounting up to EUR 600 million are unnecessarily written off per year, only because companies don’t want to get themselves into costly and for them opaque litigations in other countries. According to its own statement, the European Commission wants to make it easier for citizens and…
‘One-of-a-Kind’ John Kim Unveils Offbeat Legal Video
HOUSTON – Houston lawyer John Kim is showing an animated side of himself that might make most attorneys nervous.
A one-minute video released this week features a cartoon version of Mr. Kim and focuses on the litigator’s courtroom skills. Mr. Kim, who heads up The Kim Law Firm, says the ad reflects his personal style, one that takes his work — but not himself — seriously.
“Most lawyer ads . . .…
Fish & Richardson Home to 10 Attorneys on 2011 Texas Super Lawyers List
DALLAS – Ten attorneys from the Texas offices of Fish & Richardson have earned selection to the 2011 Texas Super Lawyers list.
The following Fish & Richardson attorneys are highlighted on the 2011 Texas Super Lawyers list based on their work for clients in the specified practice areas:
• Stephen E. Fox, Dallas, Labor & Employment
• J. Kevin Gray, Dallas, Intellectual Property
• David J. Healey, Houston, Intellectual Property Litigation
• Tommy Jacks, Dallas, Business Litigation
• M. Brett Johnson,…
Law Enforcement and Residents Rely Upon Nixle During Recent Natural Disasters
San Francisco, CA – September 15, 2011 – Nixle, LLC, a free provider of informational communication services between government agencies and the communities they serve, received 26,000 new citizen subscribers during two recent natural disasters: Hurricane Irene and the massive Texas wildfires. In areas affected by these catastrophes, agencies using the Nixle high-performance notification system were able to provide their citizens with real-time warnings, information and evacuation details.
During the 11…
Reportaaz presents the Mining Republic only on IBN-LOKMAT
The 'China boom' started illegal mining in Karnataka with miners, transporters and suppliers breaking every rule in the book to plunder the natural resources of the state. The Lokayukta report mentioned the various methods used by the people involved in the mining industry to illegally lift, transport and export iron ore from Karnataka. The miners' lobby bribed officials and forged documents to loot iron ore, especially from Bellary, Tumkur and…
Dallas Personal Injury Attorney Jeff Rasansky Recognized Among Texas’ Top Lawyer …
DALLAS – For the ninth consecutive year, Dallas personal injury attorney Jeff Rasansky has earned a spot on the annual Texas Super Lawyers listing.
Founder of the Rasansky Law Firm, Mr. Rasansky has earned the Super Lawyers distinction each year since it was introduced in 2003. He is recognized again this year for his work in plaintiffs’ personal injury cases.
To compile the 2011 Texas Super Lawyers edition, researchers with Thomson Reuters’…
The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson Attorneys Honored in Texas Super Lawyers Lis …
Firm founder Frank L. Branson again among list of state’s Top 10 attorneys
DALLAS – For the ninth year straight, lawyers from The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson have earned recognition in the Texas Super Lawyers list of the state’s top attorneys. Repeat honorees include firm founder Frank L. Branson, Debbie Dudley Branson, Quentin Brogdon and Thomas J. Farmer. Their inclusion in this list underscores the firm’s commitment to clients…
Government ban on personal injury referral fees should be catalyst for further r …
Leading personal injury lawyer urges further action on other shoddy practices to ensure access to justice.
The announcement 9th September 2011 by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) of a plan to ban referral fee payments for personal injury claims marks a milestone in the battle to root out dysfunction across the industry, says leading Personal Injury Solicitor John Spencer.
However, glaring questions regarding how and when a ban will be implemented –…
Coping with the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11, with Trauma and Grief Counselor Court …
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(703) 589-8960
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While the National September 11 Memorial is set to be dedicated on this upcoming anniversary, the significance and intensity of the day may be too much to handle for those with friends and family who died.
This month marks the tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost that day, including 343 New York City firefighters. Making matters worse…
76 Thompson & Knight Attorneys Listed in Texas Super Lawyers® 2011
Texas (September 13, 2011) - Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate its 76 attorneys selected for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers® 2011 by Thomson Reuters, which will be published in the October 2011 issue of Texas Monthly. The list reflects only the top five percent of lawyers in Texas.
In addition to being named to Texas Super Lawyers® 2011, seven Thompson & Knight attorneys received top…
McKool Smith Secures $391 Million Judgment for Versata
MARSHALL, Texas – Attorneys from McKool Smith have secured a $391 million court judgment in favor of firm client Versata Software Inc., a pioneer in front-office enterprise software, following a successful patent infringement lawsuit against global software giant SAP America Inc. and its German-based parent company SAP AG (NYSE: SAP).
Judge Charles Everingham IV of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Marshall, Texas, signed the judgment…
47 Gardere Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers
Dallas/Houston – Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, is pleased to announce that 47 Firm attorneys have been named to the 2011 Texas Super Lawyers list – a distinction limited to just 5 percent of Texas lawyers.
Partner Richard O. Faulk, Chair of the Firm’s Litigation Practice, received special recognition for his environmental work by earning a place among the Top 100 Lawyers in Houston. Additionally, of the 47 Gardere attorneys selected to…
CopingWithBreakups.com Launches New Website
Breaking up or divorce is one of the hardest things to deal with in a person’s life. It can be extremely stressful and frustrated at the same time for those who are going through a break up. Sometimes, they just need a helping hand but most of them won’t discuss it openly with their acquaintances or co-workers especially in Asian context. Thus, CopingWithBreakups.com launches a new website which aims to…
Five Godwin Ronquillo Attorneys Honored Among State’s Best
DALLAS – Godwin Ronquillo PC is proud to announce that five firm attorneys have earned recognition in the 2011 Texas Super Lawyers listing.
In Dallas, Donald E. Godwin and Marcos G. Ronquillo were honored for their Business Litigation work. Both Susan Hays in the firm's Dallas office and R. Alan York in Houston were recognized for their Appellate practices. Gwen Richard in the Houston office of Godwin Ronquillo was recognized for…
Jackson Walker Receives Corporate INTL 2011 Global Awards
DALLAS- Jackson Walker was recently honored in three different Corporate INTL 2011 Global Awards categories:
“Clients’ Choice - Texas Energy Law Firm of the Year”
“Clients’ Choice - Texas Real Estate Law Firm of the Year”
“Texas Corporate Law Firm of the Year”
Corporate INTL 2011 Global Awards are a mark of practice excellence for the world’s leading advisors and financiers in an array of countries across the world. To be chosen, a…
The Best Lawyers in America 2012 Recognizes 43 Gardere Attorneys
AUSTIN/DALLAS/HOUSTON – Forty-three lawyers from the Austin, Dallas and Houston offices of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, one of the Southwest’s largest full-service law firms, were honored in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Published by Woodward/White, Inc., Best Lawyers is widely regarded as the most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Selections are based on a rigorous evaluation process in which thousands of the country's top lawyers…
