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Evan Guthrie Law Firm Does Estate Planning Information Presentation At Summervil …
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina made a presentation about estate planning at the Dorchester County Library on Wednesday October 19th, 2011 in Summerville, SC. The estate planning presentation made by Mr. Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm covered the basics of estate planning and went into the subjects of wills, living trusts, probate, healthcare decisions, powers of attorney, and organization. Attorney…
Pilani Rajasthan Shridhar University Celebrates National Law Day
In India today, no one has doubt that the Constitution is supreme and citizens’ Fundamental Rights guaranteed under it are sacrosanct.
One may say that 26 January comes before November 26 in the calendar of any year but in the evolutionary calendar of the Constitution of India it was 26 November 1949 which came before 26 January 1950.
The significance of 26 November observed as National Law Day in India lies in…
First Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits Scheduled to Begin in November 2012
Los Angeles, CA, November 25, 2011 – The first Ethicon Gynecare vaginal mesh lawsuits are scheduled to be heard in New Jersey late next year. More than 350 claims alleging serious vaginal mesh side effects have been consolidated for trial in Superior Court with the Honorable Carol E. Higbee presiding.
Nadrich & Cohen, LLP, a national law firm, is currently investigating claims from women in all 50 states who allege…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Visits Wando High School Rhetoric of Law Class
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina visited Wando High School located in Mount Pleasant, SC on Friday October 29th, 2011. Attorney Evan Guthrie spoke to the Rhetoric of Law Class at Wando High School in Mount Pleasant, SC.
The Rhetoric of Law class focuses on the nuances of trial advocacy, application of the law, and courtroom procedure. The students in the class conduct…
SideEffectActos.com: New Webstie Launched to Handle Actos Bladder Cancer Claims
Los Angeles, CA, November 25, 2011 – National law firm Nadrich & Cohen, LLP has established a new website to reach out to Actos users who have developed bladder cancer. The new site, http://www.SideEffectActos.com, offers Actos users information about bladder cancer symptoms, a complete history of FDA warnings regarding the drug and the latest news about the Actos lawsuits.
The California-based law firm is currently investigating claims from Actos users…
The Tax Experts Groups Launches A New Website For Individuals Looking For IRS Ta …
People looking for IRS help in Irvine, CA now have a powerful team of professionals on their side. The Tax Experts Group of Orange County California announces the unveiling of their new website for people facing IRS tax problems in Orange County and its surrounding areas.
The website located at http://www.orangecountytaxrelief.com/ provides a clearer picture of the often-confusing subject of IRS tax problems. This online resource will become a valuable…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Speaks At Dorchester County Library On The Topic Of Estate …
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina made a presentation on the topic of estate planning presentation at the Summerville Branch of the Dorchester County Library on November 16, 2011 in Summerville, SC. Mr. Guthrie spoke about the basics of estate planning including wills, living trusts, intestate succession, probate, estate taxes, powers of attorney, healthcare decisions, and getting everything organized.
Attorney Guthrie’s presentation…
Los Angeles Law Firm Now Investigating Transvaginal Mesh Injury Claims
Los Angeles, CA, November 21, 2011 – Nadrich & Cohen, LLP, a national law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals who have been harmed by defective drugs, is now investigating cases nationwide involving patients who have developed bladder cancer after using the prescription drug Actos.
As part of its effort to reach out to Actos users in all 50 states, Nadrich & Cohen has launched a new website devoted…
Godwin Ronquillo PC Names Three New Shareholders in Dallas
DALLAS – The noted Dallas-based trial and appellate firm Godwin Ronquillo PC is pleased to announce the promotion of Dallas Senior Attorneys James E. Johanns, Jennifer M. Owens and Jon-Bernard Schwartz to Shareholder effective December 1.
The firm also announced that Dallas associates Stefanie Major, Israel Silvas and Ramona Soto each have been promoted to the level of Senior Attorney.
In addition, Robert C. Wiegand, who currently serves as Executive…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Visits Military Magnet Academy High School
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina visited Military Magnet Academy High School located in North Charleston, SC on Monday October 31st, 2011. Attorney Evan Guthrie spoke to the Law Enforcement Class at the Military Magnet Academy. The law enforcement class covers different aspects of the law including how to prosecute a case in court and how to be a witness in court. These…
Thompson & Knight Expands Labor and Employment Practice
Dallas (November 21, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that Jennifer Motwani Hurley has joined the Firm as an Attorney in the Labor and Employment Practice Group in Dallas.
“Jennifer is an accomplished lawyer and a valuable addition to our labor and employment practice. We are pleased to have her join our team,” says Elizabeth A. Schartz, the Firm’s Labor and…
LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY R. BLOOM ANNOUNCES OPENING OF ROCKVILLE OFFICE
The Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Bloom is pleased to announce the opening of its Rockville office located at 6205 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The office is located several blocks from the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and Old Georgetown road in the North Bethesda/Rockville area.
The firm will continue its general litigation practice primarily in the areas of personal injury, car accident litigation, and civil litigation generally. It is hoped…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Visits Bishop England High School
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, SC visited Bishop England High School located in Daniel Island of Charleston, SC to speak to the law education class on November 8th 2011. Attorney Evan Guthrie spoke to the class about the legal profession and topics the class was studying for the course. Mr. Guthrie touched on the subjects of how to become a lawyer including the…
Attorney Eric Newell Named As Texas Rising Start
Brent Coon & Associates is proud to announce that attorney Eric Newell have been named as a 2011 Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine. The Rising Star designation recognizes the state’s top up-and-coming attorneys under the age of 40. The selection process for Rising Stars is entirely peer nominated and reviewed. After reviewing and scrutinizing the nominees, a blue ribbon panel selects those attorneys most worthy of receiving the…
Blue is the New Color of Happiness for Attorneys!!!
It’s that time of the year when everyone loves letting their hair down, putting on their dancing shoes and getting into colorful & trendy ensembles. Yes, we are talking about Festivals. It’s that time when everybody looks forward to break the monotonous working life and have fun with the loved ones. After all, all work and no play makes Jack/ Jackie a dull boy/ girl. So attorneys do all the…
Fighting Crime With Crucial Real-Time Information Takes Leap Forward
Enhancements have been announced to QiSOFT’s POLICEintel program, the unique real-time intelligence web-based sharing portal for data-driven crime fighting. The core elements of the program remain, particularly the shift-to-shift information sharing tool, the Sergeant’s Desk Report. New to the program are modules for retail crime prevention: Retail Stop Loss and for citizen reporting of suspicious activity: iWatch.
The iWatch program for citizen involvement started in LA and is…
Carl Keyes AID FOR AMERICA BUILDS SAFE HOUSES
AID for America, a division of AID for the World, is pleased to announce that it is in the final stages of assisting with the building of a safe house for women who have been rescued from forced prostitution. The home is being built on 100 acres in Pennsylvania, and will provide a safe haven for eight women.
The project was founded based on the need for a…
Democracy Watch 2011, issue 35
Insulated from the people the government is pursuing a corruption policy that has only increased the number of political prisoners and complicated visa regime process with EU. The situation is unlikely to be helped by the governing coalition ignoring the recommendations of the Venice Commission and approving a biased election law.
Ukraine – EU: excessive migration, slow liberalisation
The simplification of visa regulations with the EU remains one of the…
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2012 rankings
Keystone Law Corporation is pleased to announce its success in the latest rankings by the Legal 500 Asia Pacific. The firm has been recommended in the following 3 practice areas: intellectual property, real estate and construction and TMT (telecoms, media and technology).
Two of our lawyers are recommended in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2012's editorial with Chan Yee Min being recommended for real estate and construction and Bryan Tan for…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Appointed to UTHealth Development Board
Houston, Texas (November 17, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce Alfred (Alfie) M. Meyerson has been appointed to The University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston (“UTHealth”) Development Board. Meyerson will serve a three-year term, which began in September 2011.
Meyerson is a Partner in Thompson & Knight’s Real Estate and Banking Practice Group…
"We Are Many": Documentary project unveils roots of global protest movement
London, 17.11.2011 The Documentary project "We Are Many" sheds new light on the largest protest march in history: the global demonstration against the Iraq War on 15th February 2003. For the very first time a film team shows this landmark moment of people power from the perspective of its participants, revealing the full impact it had on the political protest movements we are witnessing in cities all around the world…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Visits Cane Bay High School
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina visited Cane Bay High School located in Summerville, SC on Tuesday November 15th, 2011 for the high school’s annual career day. Attorney Evan Guthrie spoke to juniors and seniors at Cane Bay School about the legal profession and what steps they need to take to become a lawyer. There was much interest as dozens of students stopped…
Debt Free Bankruptcy Attorney gives latest news on debt crisis
Orange County, California, November 16, 2011 – As the world watches in wonder if the Euro is going to collapse, the US economy continues to walk on eggshells. Recent unemployment numbers came out flat at 9.1% and foreclosure rates nationwide are back on the rise. Because of the economic calamity, DebtFreeBankruptcyAttorney.Com believes that now is the time to take a serious look at individual's personal financial problems. Credit card debt…
Christmas and Economic Downturn Combine to Increased Risk of Domestic Burglary
Turkey, tree, fairy lights, gifts, security... the last item probably doesn’t feature on your household Christmas checklist but maybe it should. Burglary is always a growth industry during economic downturn. In the recession of the late 80s and early 90s, domestic burglaries rose by around a third and Christmas makes for the richest pickings. With violence a feature of many break-ins, it could be time to invest…
Filing Bankruptcy Now expanding website with News, updates and latest informatio …
Orange County, California, November 14, 2011 - Over the past year, FilingBankruptcyNow.Com has been monitoring the rate of Americans filing for bankruptcy. Recently, the numbers for the first half of the year came in with a significant drop in bankruptcy filings. In 2010, the United States saw a record year of individuals having to file for bankruptcy along with a large number of foreclosures. Although, the trend seems to be…
Morgan Law Group Announces Office Move and Addition of attorney Brooke Miller, E …
Newport Beach, CA, Nov. 14, 2011 – Morgan Law Group, a Newport Beach estate planning law firm, announces that it has relocated and is expanding its current operation by moving to a larger office still in the Newport area. Their previous office location, on MacArthur Boulevard has closed its doors. Effective immediately, the firm is now located off of Quail Street.
Morgan Law Group
1500 Quail St. #540
Newport…
Sally Crawford Elected Dallas Bar Association President-Elect
The Dallas Bar Association, a voluntary organization comprised of more than 10,000 lawyers, recently held its Annual Meeting, where the membership elected Sally Crawford, of Jones Day, the President-Elect. Ms. Crawford will serve as the association’s 104th President in 2013.
Ms. Crawford was elected to the DBA Board in 2004 and elected Chair of the Board of Directors in 2009. Ms. Crawford has served as Chair of numerous DBA Committees, including…
Noteboom Law Firm Helps Sexual Assault Victim Win $1.75 Million Award
FORT WORTH, Texas – Attorneys from Texas-based Noteboom: The Law Firm are announcing a $1.75 million award for a firm client based on the past and future emotional distress caused by repeated instances of sexual assault by her stepfather.
In the ruling issued by 67th Texas State District Court Judge Don Cosby on Oct. 31, 2011, the victim’s stepfather was ordered to pay $1.75 million based on the malicious nature of…
Dallas Lawyer Marcos G. Ronquillo Named Among 100 Most Influential Hispanics in …
DALLAS – Dallas lawyer Marcos G. Ronquillo, managing shareholder and Chief Operating Officer of Godwin Ronquillo PC, has been named one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in the United States for 2011 by HispanicBusiness Magazine.
The national magazine recognized Mr. Ronquillo’s efforts to advance public education, public transportation and the arts, as well as his extensive accomplishments in the legal field.
HispanicBusiness described the Texas trial lawyer's achievements in its…
Paul Economon Joins Rimon PC’s Growing Northern Virginia Office
Rimon P.C., an international corporate law firm, announced today that Paul Economon has joined their Northern Virginia office, adding to the firm’s start-up, venture financing, mergers and acquisitions, and technology practice groups.
Fairfax, VA, November 07, 2011 -- Rimon P.C., an international corporate law firm, announced today that Paul Economon has joined their Northern Virginia office, adding to the firm’s start-up, venture financing, mergers and acquisitions, and technology practice groups.
For…
Gardere Earns National Honors in Best Law Firms Survey
AUSTIN/DALLAS/HOUSTON – Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, one of the highest regarded full-service law firms in the Southwest, has earned recognition for a plethora of practices in the 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms” rankings compiled by the U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers®.
The national first-tier rankings will be featured in U.S. News & World Report’s Money issue, on newsstands Nov. 15, 2011; the national and metropolitan first-tier rankings are featured…
New Comprehensive and Reliable Records Management Solution for Property and Evid …
MAYVILLE, WI – November 01, 2011- TAB Products Co LLC, the global leader in records management products and services, announced today the immediate availability of its new records management software solution for property and evidence tracking. TAB FusionRMS Physical Item Tracking software is specifically designed to address the unique physical property and evidence tracking needs of police departments within their property and evidence rooms.
“Tracking and managing the property and evidence…
Thompson & Knight Named “Law Firm of the Year” in Oil & Gas Law
DALLAS/HOUSTON - The global law firm of Thompson & Knight has been named the “Law Firm of the Year” in Oil & Gas Law in the 2011-2012 edition of Best Law Firms, the preeminent listing of the nation’s top legal practices from the publishers of U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America®. This year marks the first time this recognition has been awarded to one…
Netlaw Media and Charles Christian to stage the UK’s Biggest Legal Technology Ev …
Following a constant string of sold out law events and conferences, the UK’s leading legal events organisor Netlaw Media, has teamed up with the world’s most widely read legal IT commentator, Charles Christian to present the largest one day legal technology event ever staged in the UK.
‘It is a real pleasure to be working with Charles Christian’ said Gary Stefano, Sales Manager at Netlaw Media. “By combining the legal…
Sri Nara Chandra Babu Naidu, Managing Trustee of NTR Memorial Trust to launch ‘S …
Hyderabad, 29 October, 2011: NTR Memorial Trust, a Hyderabad based Non Profit Organization has announced today that the Trust is coming up with a Musical Concert ‘Swara Veda’ on 11-11-2011 to create awareness about philanthropy.
Renowned musicians will be leading a range of exciting, diverse performances on Friday 11th November at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. Sri Chandra Babu Naidu has chosen the date 11-11-11 to create awareness about the importance of…
Peter Thomas Senese and Carolyn Vlk's Remarkable Gift: The Free Publication Of A …
Peter Thomas Senese and Carolyn Ann Vlk are child abduction prevention advocates who have spent endless resources researching issues related to international parental child abduction (IPCA). Recently, the child advocates published the historic THE WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN, a 330 page resource guide containing groundbreaking research and landmark findings on a diverse number of issues surrounding IPCA. At the core of the manifesto, the authors ask the questions, "How are…
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program Announces Pro Bono Awards Recipients
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP), a joint program of the Dallas Bar Association and Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, hosted the 29th Pro Bono Awards Reception on October 26 at the Belo Mansion, which honored judges, attorneys, court reporters and legal staff who provide free legal services to indigent residents of Dallas County.
In a 12-month period, volunteers gave over 50,000 hours of free legal aid to the less…
Gardere Arena Adds Foreign Trade Attorney To Mexico City Office
Gardere, Arena y Asociados, S.C. welcomes Associate Miguel Lecumberri to its office in Mexico City. Mr. Lecumberri will practice in both the Corporate and Trial sections of Gardere Arena.
He will focus on competition / antitrust, customs and foreign trade. Chambers Latin America ranked Gardere Arena’s Competition / Antitrust practice, among others, one of the best in the region.
“We are excited that Miguel is joining our team and we know that…
Florida Lawyer Patricia M. Lee Advocates For New International Parental Child Ab …
St. Petersburg, Florida Child Advocate and Lawyer Patricia M. Lee, whose legal practice evolves around complex international family law matters has recently created a White House petition site in support of new legal initiatives that would create landmark child abduction prevention policies in order to protect tens of thousands of American child-citizens at risk each year of international cross-border abduction.
Patricia M. Lee's law practice evolves primarily around international…
Aces Charity Golf Event Supports Expect More Arizona's Education Movement
December 11 marks the inaugural Aces & Aficionados Charity Golf Event at Troon North in support of Expect More Arizona; the organization leading the way to improve education across the State.
Phoenix, AZ, August 8, 2011– Portland A. Reed, cofounder of Aces & Aficionados, troubled by the deteriorating education system in Arizona, was inspired to establish an annual charity event that will support Expect More Arizona’s movement to improve the quality…
Ohio Animals Massacre
Of all the animals in the world that are classified as ‘endangered’, the Bengal tiger is one of the most recognized species at risk of extinction. The WWF have been long campaigning for donations to help bring an array of animals back from extinction through conservation efforts. The importance of protecting rare and endangered animals helps in preserving the earth’s biodiversity and was apparently the main reason for the WWF’s…
Settle for $1.5 Million in Wrongful Death Trial of Philadelphia Man
The personal injury attorneys of Console & Hollawell P.C. last month reached a $1.5 million settlement in the wrongful death case of a Philadelphia man against two Philadelphia area doctors who were accused of prescribing excessive amounts of prescription narcotic medication.
Trial in the case commenced on August 1, 2011 and concluded on August 15, 2011. Thereafter, the jury deliberated until August 18, 2011 and actually reached a verdict. According to…
Hassett & Donnelly Adds Lynch to Worcester Office
WORCESTER, Mass., Oct. 24, 2011 - Hassett & Donnelly, P.C., an insurance defense trial practice firm, announced today that Tara E. Lynch of Worcester has joined the firm as an attorney in its Worcester office.
Ms. Lynch’s practice will focus on civil litigation.
She previously completed a two-year clerkship with the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, in Rochester, N.Y. A pro bono volunteer for the Volunteer Legal…
Noted Texas Federal Judge T. John Ward Joins Ward & Smith in Longview
LONGVIEW, Texas – The law firm of Ward & Smith in Longview, Texas, is pleased to announce the addition of former U.S. District Judge T. John Ward, who will lead the firm’s new mediation practice.
Judge Ward, who retired on Sept. 30 after 12 years of service on the federal bench in the Eastern District of Texas, has joined the firm founded by his son, T. John “Johnny” Ward Jr.
“I’m very…
Gardere Partner Richard Faulk to Speak at Annual Judicial Symposium on Civil Jus …
HOUSTON – With a focus on its potential impact, Richard O. Faulk, Chair of the Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP Litigation Department, will speak on “The Future of Climate Change Litigation After AEP v. Connecticut” during the 6th Annual Judicial Symposium on Civil Justice Issues hosted by the George Mason University School of Law. The symposium provides a platform that gives judges a systematic review and critique of the most important…
Thompson & Knight Recognized in 2012 Chambers Latin America Directory
Texas (October 19, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight is pleased to announce that the Firm and its Mexico offices were recognized in the 2012 Chambers Latin America “Leaders in their Field” legal directory by Chambers & Partners. Additionally, Luis Alvarez, Miguel B. de Erice, Jorge G. De Presno-Arizpe, Leslie Palma, William Prescott Mills Schwind, Guillermo Uribe, and Carlos R. Valencia were cited in the…
Free Bus Accident Case Evaluation Offered at the LA Personal Injury Law Firm, Gr …
October 10th 2011, Los Angeles, California
Bus accident victims can now gain legal representation and procure free case evaluation offered by the expert LA personal injury attorneys at: MarkGraysonLaw.com (http://www.markgraysonlaw.com/). The personal injury lawyers at Grayson & Grayson are extending their legal expertise to help victims of bus accident to get just compensation from the responsible parties. To obtain the free case evaluation, victims can fill out a no-obligation form at:…
Airing on iTunes: Legal Analyst, Dr. Leigh-Davis, Will Feature Shows on Michael …
The ongoing Michael Jackson trial and the untimely death of Amy Winehouse, makes it apropos for law professor Dr. Leigh-Davis, to give an entertaining and in depth legal analysis of music, rock stars, and more …
On Wednesday, October 26th, 2011, Dr. Leigh-Davis will bid adieu to her radio show “The Legal Analyst.” However, the television show “The Legal Analyst” has no plans of ending any time soon. Dr.…
U.S. Government Accountability Office Recommends New International Child Abducti …
A groundbreaking United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) report has recommended for the creation of a new international parental child abduction prevention program aimed at establishing a non-departure fly list for United States citizens who have been determined by either our courts or law enforcement as potential high-risk international parental child abductors. In the report that Gerald Dillingham, the Director of Physical Infrastructure Issues for the U.S. GAO issued, the…
10,000 Push-Ups to Crush Slavery - One Man's Effort to Raise Awareness About Hum …
Sutherland Shire resident Paul Harvey will complete his one-man campaign, "10,000 push-ups to Crush Slavery" on Friday 21st. Over the last 100 days, he has reached 70,000 people, raising awareness about Human Trafficking, Slavery, and Forced Prostitution.
Miranda, NSW, October 18, 2011 -- Sutherland Shire resident Paul Harvey will complete his one-man campaign, "10,000 push-ups to Crush Slavery" on Friday 21st. Over the last 100 days, he has reached 70,000 people,…
