Press Releases by Category Politics, Law & Society
NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN CURACAO
Curacao obtained a self-governed status in 1954 and since then it has attracted businessmen and investors from all over the world to take advantage of its favourable business legislation. Being an autonomous territory under the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Curacao has a stable international reputation and provides high standards of financial services.
Today this jurisdiction is particularly known for its well-regulated online gambling industry. It is possible to obtain one type…
U.S. General Services Administration Adds First Residential Furniture and Housew …
CORT, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the only national provider of furniture rental, has been awarded a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) contract to provide rental services for residential furniture and home essentials. This marks the first time in GSA history that federal government agencies and the military can rent these items through the Multiple Award Schedules program.
Demand for rental assistance services is at an all-time high as housing…
Mesothelioma lawyers in Georgia fighting a never ending battle for the sufferers …
Asbestos use has a long history. Marco Polo was give a robe that wouldn't burn when he travelled to Siberia. And it is its fire retardant and insulating properties, combined with it's fibrous and flexible nature that made it a popular product. At the height of it's use there was asbestos in most electrical appliances, in ceiling insulation, in fireplace cement as well as insulation and drywall, flooring and ceilings.…
ATTORNEY ERIC M. SODHI NAMED SHAREHOLDER AT RICHMAN GREER, P.A.
Miami, FL – January 10, 2012 – The law firm of Richman Greer, P.A., offering a wide range of litigation and business-related legal services, announced today that commercial litigation attorney Eric M. Sodhi has been named a shareholder.
“Sodhi is an outstanding commercial litigation attorney,” said Attorney Manuel A. Garcia-Linares, Managing Shareholder of Richman Greer, P.A. “He is results-oriented and highly committed to his clients and the profession, valued characteristics…
Weinstein Law Personal Injury Lawyers Available in Texas
Many people all across the globe have to face situations which lead them to take legal action against a company or individual. These situations can vary, but the more serious and traumatic scenarios require a more delicate approach, and have to be dealt with very carefully. One thing people need to take time over, is choosing the right, appropriate law firm to help them win their case, and receive the…
San Diego DUI Defense Attorney
January 9, 2012: Mark R. De Yoe, APLC, San Diego DUI defense attorney, has over 25 years of experience as a DUI defense attorney and understands how stressful, scary and confusing being involved with a DUI can be. As Mark's website states, "he's not an experienced DUI attorney, he is and extremely experienced DUI attorney."
Mark R. De Yoe has seen it all, as far as DUI cases go: first second,…
Tata Consultancy Services confirmed as the Event Partner of the UK’s Biggest One …
Charles Christian and Netlaw Media today announced that Tata Consultancy Services have been officially named as the Event Partner of the LawTech Futures 2012 legal IT conference and exhibition in London.
Taking place on the 15th March 2012, Frances Anderson of Netlaw Media said “We are delighted with the partnership between TCS and the LawTech Futures 2012 event and look forward to revealing the world exclusive announcement that TCS will be…
Netlaw Media and Potentio launch CXinLaw - A New Consumer Experience Platform fo …
Netlaw Media has announced a partnership with service experts Potentio to offer an innovative platform of tools and programmes for legal service providers which are designed to create and support the delivery of outstanding customer service.
Following twelve months of detailed planning, CXinLaw will combine the sector knowledge of one of Europe’s most successful legal media and events organisations Netlaw Media, together with Potentio, the customer service specialists renowned for improving…
Superior Court of New Jersey Rules In Favor of Allstate New Jersey in Agency Fra …
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) announced today that the Superior Court of New Jersey has entered judgment in favor of Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company (Allstate New Jersey), a wholly owned subsidiary of Allstate Insurance Company, and dismissed all claims in the franchise lawsuits filed against Allstate New Jersey.
Last year, three exclusive agents filed lawsuits seeking to prevent the termination of their agency agreements for failing to meet certain business…
Boston Criminal Lawyer
When looking for a Boston criminal defense attorney, look no further than the attorneys at Milligan Coughlin. The experience combined at Milligan Coughlin offers every individual accused of a crime the security that comes from knowledgeable representation one might expect at a large firm, while maintaining the personal touches and accessibility that is ideal from a small firm. The Boston Criminal Lawyer team at Milligan Coughlin work side by side…
Federal Panel Votes to Consolidate Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits
Nadrich & Cohen LLP reports that a federal judicial panel has voted to consolidate pending Actos bladder cancer claims into a multidistrict litigation for pretrial proceedings.
Los Angeles, CA, January 5, 2012 – Plaintiffs in the Actos bladder cancer litigation have successfully moved to have the federal lawsuits consolidated into a multidistrict litigation for pretrial proceedings. The cases will be transferred to the Western District Court of Louisiana, with the…
Vaginal Mesh Devices Facing New Scrutiny from FDA
Nadrich & Cohen LLP reports that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is ordering the makers of vaginal mesh implants to conduct additional research on the safety and efficacy of these devices.
Los Angeles, CA, January 6, 2012 – As the number of lawsuits filed in connection with defective vaginal mesh devices continues to escalate, the federal government is taking a closer look at the safety of the implants. The…
Nadrich & Cohen LLP Issues Updated Statement on DePuy Hip Implant Litigation
Nadrich & Cohen LLP is revising earlier statements made regarding the pending DePuy hip implant litigation.
Los Angeles, CA, January 6, 2012 -- Prominent national law firm Nadrich & Cohen LLP is issuing an updated statement regarding the pending DePuy ASR and DePuy Pinnacle hip implant litigation. A previous press release issued by the firm stated that both the ASR and Pinnacle hip systems had been recalled. The information contained…
MN Staffing & Employment Agency, MPS Technical, Opens New Edina Office
Edina, MN, January 9, 2012 - http://www.mpstechnical.com- MPS Technical, a premier staffing and employment agency serving manufacturing companies in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, has today opened a new office in Edina, MN.
The opening of the Edina office allows MPS Technical to expand its service area into the Southwest metro and become a provider of HR staffing solutions to precision machining and manufacturing companies located throughout the entire Twin Cities.
"We are…
SmithAmundsen Launches The Labor and Employment Law Update Blog
January 6, 2012 – CHICAGO - SmithAmundsen LLC is excited to announce the launch of a blog dedicated to management side labor and employment news and legal updates. The blog, www.laborandemploymentlawupdate.com, is maintained by 14 regular contributors that post multiple times each week on topics such as addressing harassment and discrimination in the workplace; developing labor law; navigating through ADA(AA), FMLA and workers’ compensation issues; avoiding wage and hour landmines;…
Aviation Finance Attorney Chris Sandefur Joins Gardere’s Dallas Office
DALLAS – Aviation finance attorney Christopher M. Sandefur has joined Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP’s Dallas office. The addition of Mr. Sandefur further strengthens Gardere’s Corporate Practice Group, specifically the Maritime and Aviation practice, which earned both national and citywide recognition in the 2011-12 “Best Law Firms” rankings compiled by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. Mr. Sandefur also is an integral addition to Gardere’s International Projects group.
“Chris…
Colonel Joe Bradshaw is nominated for the Claude Pepper Government Lawyer Award.
Colonel Joe Bradshaw is nominated for the Claude Pepper Government Lawyer Award; an award presented by The Florida Bar – Government Lawyer Section. The Claude Pepper Government Lawyer Award recognizes an outstanding lawyer who has made an extraordinary and exemplary contribution as a practicing government lawyer. The award is named in honor of the Honorable Claude Pepper, a Florida attorney, United States Senator, and United States Congressman, who…
Pankaj Parnami and Vikramaditya Khanna reveals the Myths of LPO Industry, Crowns …
Los Angeles, January 4, 2011 –
“India has been one of the favorite destinations in context with LPO service provider markets for the US and UK based buyers and it has gone to the extent that India tops the list of service provider countries grabbing the highest market share as much as 80% of the total. On the buyer’s side, there stand Counsels and Law Firms based in the US…
California Law Firm Announces Purchase Ability for Divorce and Family Law Matter …
January 3, 2012
Legal Action Workshop, PC (http://www.legalactionworkshoplaw.com/) a Divorce and Family Law firm with 4 offices in Los Angeles County, has announced the firm’s purchase ability online. People seeking legal assistance for Divorce or Family Law matters can now purchase affordable consultations and legal services with top Divorce attorneys, Family Law attorneys and Annulment attorneys from Legal Action Workshop. It is the only known law firm in California to do…
Allstate Asserts Confidence in People and Processes with Innovative Product
Allstate (NYSE:ALL) continues to serve its policy holders better by becoming the first company, through its new Claim Satisfaction Guarantee, to promise its customers that they will be satisfied with their auto claim service or get a credit to their auto policy.
The Claim Satisfaction Guarantee reflects Allstate’s ongoing commitment to its customers. Under the new feature, if an eligible customer is not happy, for any reason, with the service they…
Dr. Walter Sutton to Receive MLK Justice Award from Dallas Bar Association
Dr. Walter Sutton, Associate General Counsel - Legal Administration and External Relations at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., will be honored by the Dallas Bar Association at the 20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon as the recipient of the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Justice Award at a noon luncheon on Monday, January 16, at The Belo Mansion (2101 Ross Avenue in downtown Dallas). The event is open to the public.
The…
UK launches pro-poor private investment programme in India with SIDBI
The UK Government’s Department for International Development (DFID) has launched its first private sector development programme named ‘Samridhi’ in India in partnership with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) - the apex Development Bank in the country for promotion, development and financing of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). Samridhi, meaning prosperity, aims to promote the pro-poor responsible and sustainable private investment in poorer states in India and…
Karl Schieneman and Pankaj Parnami to speak on Legal Outsourcing with Low Cost C …
Los Angeles, January 4, 2012 –
Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers (GOAL) to have Karl Schieneman, President and Founder, Review LessSM LLC & President and Founder, Review Right, LLC (US) as a keynote speaker in its upcoming webinar on “How can you outsource legal work with the cost benefits of low cost countries but the quality of US/UK solutions?”.
Karl Schieneman will discuss the process of selecting the right vendor in terms…
Roberts Law Firm and Gomez Family Partner to Create SafeRoadsCalifornia.com
Los Angeles, California – United States - Sometimes winning the court case just isn’t enough, which is why Roberts Law Firm and the Gomez family joined their efforts to create SafeRoadsCalifornia.com. Gomez v Xerox came about because of the death of Elvira Gomez, who was stuck by Eduardo Delgado driving a Xerox company vehicle. Delgado was convicted of his third DUI as a result of the accident. The Roberts Law…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Talks At American Bar Association Leadership Summit
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina spoke at the American Bar Association Fall Leadership Summit Circuits 4-5-6 on Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Charleston SC. Attorney Guthrie spoke on a panel named Solo Practitioner Discussion about how to have a successful law firm. The American Bar Association Fall Leadership Summit is designed to give law students advice and education to become leaders at…
More Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits Filed in Los Angeles
Nadrich & Cohen LLP reports that new lawsuits have been filed in Los Angeles against the maker of Actos by two patients who allege the drug caused bladder cancer.
Los Angeles, CA, December 30, 2011 – As Takeda Pharmaceuticals continues to battle litigation over its Type 2 diabetes drug Actos, three additional lawsuits were filed in a Los Angeles court. The newest claims join the thousands of other Actos lawsuits that…
Federal Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits Filed Against Boston Scientific
Nadrich & Cohen LLP reports that Boston Scientific is facing additional lawsuits in federal court filed by women who claim they were injured by the company’s vaginal mesh implants.
Los Angeles, CA, December 30, 2011 - Legal trouble continues to mount for medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific as additional lawsuits are filed in federal court by women who say they suffered serious injury after receiving one of the company’s transvaginal…
HelpAge India Team Visit Pilani Schools for SAVE Mission
HelpAge SAVE - Student Action for Value Education Mission is to sensitize school children on ageing issues early in life, so they treat their elderly with love and care and understand their issues in depth.
HelpAge India voices the concerns of India’s elderly. Mathew Cherian, Chief Executive of Helpage India who had graduated from Birla Institute of Technology and Science – BITS Pilani says “The elderly need food; they need…
Ron Paul – Racist claims backfire, polling up forces GOP critics to face decisio …
Republican Presidential candidate, Ron Paul, has undergone a rash smear campaign by the mainstream media and GOP rivals. Despite allegations of racial newsletters and anti-gay viewpoints, the Paul campaign is running stronger than ever.
CNN posted an interview where reporter, Gloria Borger, asked Ron Paul several times about the newsletters, just shortly after he was already confronted about them by Wolf Blitzer on another CNN interview. The story was spun, “Ron…
LITIGATION ATTORNEY GARY BETENSKY ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN JEWISH COMMI …
West Palm Beach, FL – December 27, 2011 – Litigation Attorney Gary Betensky, a shareholder with the law firm of Richman Greer, P.A., a Miami and West Palm Beach law firm offering a wide range of litigation and business-related legal services, has been elected President of the Palm Beach Regional Office of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global leader for advocacy on behalf of the Jewish people and Israel…
WinAnElection.com and Political Marketing International, Inc have entered into a …
WinAnElection.com, a division of Fox Marketing and Print Group LLC, a Nevada company, has entered into an agreement with Political Marketing International, Inc (PMI), a Florida company, to provide robocalls for political candidates.
Ron Fox, Vice President, WinAnElection.com, said, "It's all about working with the best people in the industry to build an effective set of political marketing tools for our clients."
Jerry Dorchuck, CEO, PMI advised the agreement makes…
Brain Injury Attorney, Jason Byrd, Warns Those Hitting the Slopes this Winter
Jason Byrd, a brain injury attorney based out of Houston, TX, wants to caution those taking ski and snowboarding vacations in the coming months. He wishes to draw attention to the very real risk of brain injury on the slopes.
“I think people have this misconception that since they’re dealing with snow, they don’t have to worry because their fall will be padded. But that simply is not true,” Jason…
New Study Suggests Women Who Receive Vaginal Mesh Implants to Treat Pelvic Organ …
Nadrich & Cohen LLP reports that a new study suggests that women who receive vaginal mesh implants to treat stress incontinence need corrective surgery at a higher rate than women who are treated through other methods.
Los Angeles, CA, December 28, 2011 – A new study forthcoming in the January issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found that women who are fitted with a vaginal mesh device…
Metal Hip Implant Failures Could Translate to Higher Taxes, Increased Health Car …
Nadrich & Cohen LLP reports that medical and legal experts are predicting that taxes, insurance costs and health care costs will skyrocket as more artificial hip implant devices fail.
Los Angeles, CA, December 28, 2011 – The report is based on a recent New York Times article, which profiled several individuals who received a metal-on-metal hip replacement system. One of the recipients profiled is currently facing nearly $500,000 in medical bills…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Honored as "Outstanding Lawyer Under 40" by Cardozo S …
Dallas (December 28, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Justin S. Cohen on being honored as an "Outstanding Lawyer Under 40" for 2012 by the Cardozo Society of the Jewish Federation’s Attorneys Division. The selection process was based on recommendations from top members of the profession and focused on talented young lawyers of varying levels who have demonstrated the maturity, balance,…
Changes to California Probate Law Will Keep More Heirs Out of Court in 2012
Newport Beach, CA, Dec. 27, 2011 - On January 1st 2012, new legislation will take effect designed to keep more estates out of the California probate court after an individual’s death.
The new law, known as AB 1305, was signed by Governor Brown and increases the threshold value for formal probate proceedings from $100,000 to $150,000 and the threshold value for real property (i.e. pieces of land, simple homes and timeshares)…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Participates In Back Pack Drive For Sanders Clyde Elementa …
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina participated in a Back Pack Drive for Sanders Clyde Elementary in Charleston SC on Friday August 12th 2011. The Back Pack Drive was sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division of The South Carolina Bar. The purpose of the Back Pack Drive is to provide students of Sanders Clyde Elementary in Charleston SC with back packs and school…
SmithAmundsen Included on 2012 “BTI Client Service A-Team” List
December 27, 2011 – CHICAGO - The law firm of SmithAmundsen is pleased to announce its inclusion on the national “BTI Client Service A-Team 2012” list. This is a distinction reserved for law firms whose clients recognize them as unparalleled leaders in client service. This is the only law firm ranking based 100% on independent, unbiased feedback from clients.
Firms nationwide are evaluated in seventeen categories including client…
Actos Sales Predicted to Falter as Takeda Faces More Lawsuits
Nadrich & Cohen LLP reports that business analysts are predicting that Japanese drug-maker Takeda Pharmaceuticals will see a 50% drop in Actos sales as bladder cancer claims continue to mount.
Los Angeles, CA, December 26, 2011 – In 2010, Type 2 diabetes drug Actos generated approximately $4.8 billion in revenues for its manufacturer, Takeda Pharmaceuticals. According to a recent report from Bloomberg, the company will most likely see a loss…
New Study Questions Safety of Metal Hip Implants
Los Angeles, CA, December 26, 2011 – The makers of metal-on-metal hip implants may see a surge in injury lawsuits after a new study claims that the devices are less safe than their traditional counterparts. The study, which was sponsored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is believed to be the most comprehensive body of research to date dedicated specifically to tracking failure rates among metal hip implant recipients.…
Online Case Evaluations Available for Women Injured by Vaginal Mesh
Women who have suffered serious complications after receiving a transvaginal mesh implant may now find free legal help online.
Los Angeles, CA, December 23, 2011 – In response to the growing number of lawsuits being filed against manufacturers of vaginal mesh devices, a prominent national law firm is now offering free online help to women who are concerned about potential side effects.
Vaginal mesh was first approved the U.S. Food…
Hip Implant Manufacturers Target of Congressional Probe
Nadrich & Cohen LLP reports that the federal government is attempting to implement new legislation that would require enhanced safety testing and tracking of hip implant devices.
Los Angeles, CA, December 23, 2011 – In response to growing concerns over the safety and efficacy of metal-on-metal hip implants, members of the U.S. Senate have proposed a new law which would require companies that manufacture these devices to conduct additional safety…
Midwest Introduces New IMAPS™ Body Armor Technology
CONTACT:
Tom McClure
Chief Executive Officer
701.782.3000
info@midwestarmor.com
1/1/2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Midwest Introduces New IMAPS™ Body Armor Technology
The Impact Mitigating Armor Panel System from Midwest Armor
Hazelton, ND – Midwest today announced the official unveiling of their new Impact Mitigating Armor Panel System or IMAPS™ (patent pending). The technology, designed primarily for body armor, produces what the company believes will be the lightest NIJ 0101.06 Level III compliant armor plate in the world, at an incredible 4.4LBs.…
German Local Trade Tax
All the companies in Germany are liable to pay not only corporate income tax, whose rate is nowadays about 15% of the annual profit of the company, but also trade tax (Gewerbesteuer), which is a tax of German characteristics.
Why would we say that trade tax is of German characteristics? Because it is different from the corporate income tax, which is charged by the German Federal Government and it is difficult…
Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Eli Lilly Face Actos Class Action Lawsuit in Canada
Los Angeles, CA, December 22, 2011 – A class action lawsuit was filed in an Ontario Superior Court against Japanese drug-maker Takeda Pharmaceuticals, alleging that the company knew its popular Type 2 diabetes drug Actos causes bladder cancer. The class action suit also names Eli Lilly as a defendant.
According to court records, the lead plaintiff in the action is a Toronto woman who began taking Actos in 2002. The…
Wright Conserve Hip Implant Lawsuit Plaintiff Seeks Consolidation of Cases
Los Angeles, CA, December 22, 2011 – One of the plaintiffs who filed a personal injury lawsuit against Wright Medical Technologies Inc. over a faulty hip implant is asking a federal judge to consolidate the cases for pretrial proceedings. If the U.S. Panel on Multidistrict Litigation grants the motion, the cases will be heading to trial in the Northern or Southern District Court of Georgia.
Plaintiff Danny James claims that…
Dallas Court Says Perot Jr. Companies Can’t Block Parking for Mavs, Stars Fans
DALLAS – A state district judge in Dallas has issued a temporary restraining order preventing four limited partnerships controlled by Ross Perot Jr. from locking out hundreds of fans from pre-paid parking spots at the American Airlines Center on the eve of one of the city’s biggest sports weekends.
The order signed Dec. 21, 2011, by Judge Martin Lowy in Dallas’ 101st District Court was issued the day after the Perot-controlled…
Safe Roads California – Gomez v Xerox Demonstrates the Need for Action
Los Angeles, California – United States - SafeRoadsCalifornia.com is a project of the Gomez family, in memory of Elvira Gomez, and the Roberts Law Firm, the Orange County personal injury attorneys that represented the family against Xerox. Gomez v Xerox highlighted a need for direct action to inform and protect the public against the sort of negligent entrustment that resulted in the death of Elvira Gomez, dedicated wife and beloved…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Volunteers In First Responders Wills Clinic At Bar Center
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina helped with a wills clinic for first responders, including police, firefighters and EMS personnel on Saturday June 11th 2011 in Columbia SC at the South Carolina Bar Conference Center. The wills clinic was sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division of the South Carolina Bar. The goal of the wills clinic is to provide estate planning documents for…
Gardere Partner Beverly Godbey Receives 2011 ADL Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence …
DALLAS – Beverly B. Godbey, a partner in the Dallas office of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, has been selected as the recipient of the 2011 Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award.
A luncheon chaired by former Schoenbrun Award recipient Harriet Miers was held in Ms. Godbey’s honor on Dec. 16.
The ADL's Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award is presented each year to civic-minded legal professionals who promote fair and equal justice for…
