Press Releases by Category Politics, Law & Society
Schools join the fight against early and forced marriage
On the day the UK government is focusing on tackling domestic abuse – including forced marriage – Plan is launching the first-ever national education resource dedicated to the issue. We are providing thousands of secondary schools with a ground-breaking animated film and learning plan: ‘The Right to Say No’.
Schools have long shied away from discussing the issue – despite hundreds of girls in the UK going missing to be married…
Netlaw Media continues to drive opportunity within the legal sector by registeri …
London’s Netlaw Media has once again shown that any business with vision, initiative and drive can rise above the financial situation which is continuing to weaken the European economy.
In a year which saw reduced profits and ongoing redundancies at many law firms within the UK legal sector, Netlaw Media decided more needed to be done to assist the Legal sector and on the 1st July 2011, Netlaw Media’s networking and…
Dallas Bar Association Elects 2012 Board of Directors: Attorney Paul K. Stafford …
The Dallas Bar Association, a 139-year-old professional, voluntary organization comprised of more than 10,000 lawyers in the DFW Metroplex, recently elected its 2012 Board of Directors. Leading the association in 2012 will be Paul K. Stafford, of the Stafford Law Firm, who specializes in complex commercial litigation, business litigation, labor & employment and insurance law. Mr. Stafford is a 1994 graduate of Texas Tech Law School.
Other officers serving on…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Helps Provide Wills Clinic To First Responders in Charlest …
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina volunteered to help provide members of the South Carolina Highway Patrol in the Charleston area with wills, living wills and healthcare power of attorney on Saturday May 18th 2011. The clinic was sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division of the South Carolina Bar to provide estate planning documents for first responders. The project is to recognize and…
Excellect KPO Consultants LLC (KPOC) Welcomes Priya Mukundhan, CEO – Gryphon Int …
Los Angeles, December 8, 2011 – KPOC, top LPO consulting company, is pleased to welcome Priya Mukundhan, CEO, GILS as a key speaker in its upcoming webinar focused on Implementation of the UK’s Legal Services Act of 2007 and its impact on the LPO industry. The webinar will be an ultimate source for analyzing number of trends impacting the U.K. legal profession and meeting the needs of lawyers and LPOs.…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Speaks On Estate Planning To Audience at Summerville Libra …
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina presented a talk on planning an estate and probate court on Wednesday June 15th 2011 at the Summerville Branch of the Dorchester County Library as part of an ongoing series of legal clinics. Attorney Guthrie spoke about how it is necessary to have an estate plan in place even if you think that you are not ready…
SFL extends its Legal Services
Through its Legal Services, SFL supports its clients in responding to complex regulatory, legal and compliance challenges. The company has expanded these services to provide legal advice and opinions on EU regulatory and legal matters at all stages of the lifecycle of medicinal products and medical devices.
“On the basis of our broad experience and understanding of the life sciences business and regulatory environment, we are optimally positioned to support our…
Women Injured by Vaginal Mesh Urged to Seek Legal help
Los Angeles, CA, December 7, 2011 - As vaginal mesh injury lawsuits continue to mount, the law firm of Nadrich & Cohen LLP is encouraging all women who’ve suffered complications after receiving a mesh implant to seek legal assistance. The firm has created www.VaginalMeshLegalClaims.com to provide information and resources for women across the country who have been injured by vaginal mesh.
To date, approximately 600 lawsuits have been filed against…
Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits Continue to Mount as Attorneys Push for Consolidat …
With new Actos bladder cancer lawsuits being filed every day, the plaintiffs and their attorneys are urging for the consolidation of these cases. Some 3500 Actos lawsuits have been filed in state and federal courts across the country, including Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Ohio and California. The law firm of Nadrich & Cohen LLP is currently investigating claims from Actos users in all 50 states who claim they developed…
Thompson & Knight Named Recommended Appellate and Litigation Firm
Texas (December 8, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP has been recognized as a “Highly Recommended Fifth Circuit Litigation Firm” in the first annual edition of Benchmark Appellate and as a “Recommended Local Litigation Firm” in Texas in the fifth annual edition of Benchmark Litigation. This year marks the Firm’s fifth consecutive recognition by Benchmark Litigation.
Benchmark Appellate recognized Thompson & Knight for its expertise…
Community Heroes, Rodney Peete Kick Off Allstate's National "Give Back Day" in H …
For the fourth consecutive year, Allstate Insurance Company is paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by encouraging individuals to volunteer in their communities on MLK Day 2012 (Jan. 16) through its Give Back Day program (allstate.com/givebackday). Former NFL quarterback and co-founder of the HollyRod Foundation Rodney Peete is helping launch the program along with four outstanding community heroes who are recognized as leading volunteers in their communities. Peete…
Pearl Harbor Attack Documents 29,000 Pages on Free DVD-ROM
Los Angeles - BACM Research/PaperlessArchives.com has announced that in honor of the 70th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack, it is making available a 28,960 page Pearl Harbor historical document collection archived on DVD-ROM for free.
The free DVD-ROM and more in-depth information is available at
http://www.paperlessarchives.com/pearlharbor70th.html
The material includes Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Papers, United States - Japan Foreign Relations 1931 to 1941 Document Transcripts, Department of Defense MAGIC Background of Pearl…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Speaks To Law Class At Fort Dorchester High School
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina spoke to students at Fort Dorchester High School in North Charleston, SC as part of Law Education class that the school provides on Wednesday October 19th 2011. The Law Education class gives an introduction to the legal system and teaches students law that they can use in their everyday lives.
Attorney Guthrie gave some background about his…
Attorneys Troy Rosasco and Daniel J. Hansen Comment on Release of Final Forms to …
Troy Rosasco and Daniel J Hansen, Partners at Turley, Hansen & Partners, applauded the recent decision by the U.S Justice Department to release the final portion of the “Victim Compensation Fund Claim Form,” which was recently made available online for those who were sickened or physically injured as the result of being exposed to airborne toxins from the Ground Zero site after the September 11, 2001 attacks. This means that…
Dallas Attorney Deborah Hankinson Named to American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
DALLAS – Noted appellate lawyer Deborah Hankinson, founder of Dallas-based Hankinson LLP, has been elected to the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, an honor reserved for attorneys with a reputation for excellence in appellate work.
The American Academy of Appellate Lawyers was established in 1990 to advance the standards and practices of appellate advocacy and to acknowledge outstanding appellate lawyers. Membership is based on nominations by existing fellows as well as…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Presents At Library About Estate Planning
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina spoke to a group on the topic of estate planning and probate at the Dorchester County Library in Summerville SC on Wednesday July 20th 2011. Attorney Guthrie touched on the basics of estate planning and how probate court works. Mr. Guthrie talked about how important it is to have a will or living trust coupled with a…
New Florida Sinkhole Insurance Law Raises More Questions Than It Answers, Says Y …
The new Florida law regulating property and casualty insurance raises more questions than it answers regarding sinkhole insurance coverage, according to lawyers at Yesner & Boss, PL. Signed into law May 17, 2011 by Governor Rick Scott, Senate Bill (SB) 408 cleared the path for substantial rate increases for sinkhole coverage in Florida.
“To suggest that review of the approved bill is confusing is an understatement,” said Brian M. Hoag, who…
Gardere Partner Richard Faulk Joins Hydraulic Fracturing Panel in Dallas
DALLAS – Partner Richard O. Faulk of the Houston office of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP has been selected among a roster of esteemed panelists for the 2011 Gas Drilling Operations Conference in Dallas.
Mr. Faulk is serving as a panel member for “Examining a Fracking Contamination Case or Injury,” which will focus on what a typical injury or contamination case looks like; legal theories, including alleged-negligence and nuisance; strategies for…
New Actos Bladder Cancer Resource Center Offers Answers to Concerned Patients
Los Angeles, CA, December 6, 2011 -- Nadrich & Cohen LLP, a prominent national law firm, has established a new website geared towards helping Actos users who developed bladder cancer after taking the drug. Visitors to the new site, www.SideEffectActos.com, can find the latest updates, news and information on the Actos bladder cancer litigation.
The link between Actos and bladder cancer first came to light in September 2010, when the…
Gardere Partner Cliff Risman Slated to Speak at 10th Annual Hospitality Law Conf …
HOUSTON – Cliff Risman, Chair of the Hospitality Team at Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, will share his expertise on domestic and global hospitality matters at the 10th Annual Hospitality Law Conference in Houston on Feb. 8-10, 2012.
Mr. Risman will collaborate with Anne Bertsch, Vice President and Senior Counsel at Marriott International, and Philip Gosch, Partner at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, for the Feb. 8 presentation “Operator Equity Contributions, Guaranties, Loans…
Thompson & Knight Partner Named Treasurer of American College of Trial Lawyers
New York and Detroit (December 6, 2011) - The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Philip J. Kessler has been named Treasurer of the American College of Trial Lawyers (“the College”), widely considered to be the premier professional organization of the most respected courtroom lawyers in the U.S. and Canada.
Mr. Kessler is a distinguished trial lawyer with 38 years of experience and…
New Vaginal Mesh Safety Recommendations Issued
National law firm Nadrich & Cohen LLP is endorsing new recommendations issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) regarding the use of transvaginal mesh to treat pelvic organ prolapse in certain women.
In a joint statement, the two organizations called for physicians to limit their use of vaginal mesh only to high-risk women for whom other treatment methods would not be…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Speaks At Pre-Law Event At College Of Charleston
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina spoke to pre-law students at the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC as part of the event From Undergraduate To Lawyer on October 20th 2011. The event was designed to give the students at College of Charleston that are interested in going to law school after they graduate practical advice from practicing attorneys. The From Undergraduate…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Teaches Estate Planning and Probate At Dorchester County L …
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina taught a class on the subject of the basics of estate planning at the Dorchester County Library in Summerville SC on Wednesday August 17th 2011. Attorney Guthrie explained how estate planning affects everyone and how important it is to have an estate plan even if you think you do not need one yet. Mr. Guthrie talked about…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Helps With Chicora Elementary School Christmas Project
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina helped with the Chicora Elementary School Christmas Project. The project helps put together holiday packages for over four hundred students at Chicora Elementary School in North Charleston South Carolina. The packages included clothing, coats, toys, and school supplies.
The Chicora Elementary School Christmas Project is in its thirteenth year of running and brings joy to the students…
Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits Expected to Top 10,000
Los Angeles, CA, December 2, 2011 --- The number of lawsuits stemming from Actos bladder cancer claims may reach more than 10,000, according to a Bloomberg report. In response, national law firm Nadrich & Cohen, LLP has launched a new Actos bladder cancer resource website to assist patients in filing their claims.
Visitors to www.SideEffectActos.com can read up on the link between Actos and bladder cancer, get the latest updates…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Celebrates First Year In Business
The Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina celebrated its first year in practice this week. It has been one year since the Evan Guthrie Law Firm opened. Attorney Evan Guthrie graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in May of 2010. Attorney Guthrie sat for the July 2010 South Carolina Bar Exam and passed in his first attempt.
Mr. Guthrie was sworn in to the…
Chicago Litigation Lawyer From Peck Bloom Helps Raise $50,000 Toward Research Fo …
CHICAGO, IL - Cameron DeGuerre, a Chicago litigation lawyer from Peck Bloom, LLC, recently helped the Chicago Northwestern Auxiliary Board raise $50,000 for research and therapies for stroke patients.
The money was raised on October 21, 2011 at the event Chicago's Table. Guests dined on dishes and cocktails from Chicago's most famous restaurants and DJ Megan Taylor provided the entertainment. The proceeds will help Dr. Andrew M. Naidech, the medical director…
The Continental Group Employees Spread Holiday Joy to Children Throughout South …
Miami-Dade and Broward Offices Donate to Toy Drives and Boca Raton Office Donates to a Food Drive to Help Children in Need
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, will be joining forces with local charities to put smiles on children’s faces for the holidays. The Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County offices will be contributing to various philanthropic activities throughout South Florida.
The Broward Region…
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw honors Members of the Community, sworn and Non-Sworn Employ …
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw honored several members of the community as well as sworn and civilian employees with the following awards: Samaritan Award, Unit Commendations, Sheriff’s Special Commendation, Legion of Merit, Life Saving, Combat Action, Meritorious Combat, Combat Cross, Combat Star and Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year, Corrections Deputy of the Year, Detective of the Year, Non-Sworn Employee of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.
The Samaritan Award is awarded…
Injuryed by Vaginal Mesh? Nadrich & Cohen, LLP Now Offering Free Initial Case Re …
Los Angeles, CA, November 30, 2011 – Prominent national law firm Nadrich & Cohen, LLP is reaching out to women across the country who have been injured after receiving a transvaginal mesh implant. The firm is currently offering free initial case evaluations to women who’ve suffered serious vaginal mesh side effects.
Vaginal mesh is a medical device used to treat certain conditions in women, including incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.…
Medical Malpractice Insurance Broker Says New York Malpractice System Progressin …
A new program in New York courts geared towards expediting medical malpractice cases is gaining momentum. Nexus Insurance Services, a California-based medical malpractice insurance broker, says that this system is one positive step towards possibly improving medical malpractice cases across the United States.
Currently in New York there are courts that specialize in the thousands of medical malpractice cases that are tried each year. One judge in…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Helps With Color Of Justice Event In Orangeburg South Caro …
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina participated in the Color of Justice Program held in the auditorium on the campus of Claflin University on Saturday October 22th, 2011 in Orangeburg, SC.
The Color of Justice Program allows interested high school and college students an opportunity to meet judges, practicing attorneys, law students, and law school faculty whom are helping to exact changes that…
Free Case Review Announced for Pharmacy Malpractice Victims at LA Personal Injur …
November 23rd 2011, Los Angeles
Victims of pharmaceutical malpractice or medication errors can now avail free case review from the the Los Angeles personal injury law firm, Grayson & Grayson (http://www.markgraysonlaw.com/). A no-obligation form can be filled out to receive free evaluation at http://www.markgraysonlaw.com/expertise-areas/medical-malpracticemedical-negligence/pharmacy-medical-malpractice/. Top LA personal injury lawyers will get back to you with their expert reviews on the case and guide victims of pharmaceutical errors on the…
Gardere Partners Selected to “Who’s Who in Energy”
HOUSTON – Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP partners Jeffrey S. Davis, Geoffrey H. Bracken and N.L. “Larry” Stevens III from Houston are featured in the recently released “Who’s Who in Energy” list of energy industry leaders.
Compiled by the editors of the Dallas Business Journal, Houston Business Journal and Pittsburgh Business Times, the list includes 300 representatives from all facets of the energy industry, including law, finance and engineering. Selections are based…
Dallas Attorney Donald E. Godwin Earns Spot on ‘Who’s Who in Energy’ List
DALLAS – Godwin Ronquillo PC, a national trial and appellate firm with offices in Dallas and Houston, is proud to announce that firm Chairman and CEO Donald E. Godwin has been named by the Dallas Business Journal, Houston Business Journal and Pittsburgh Business Times to their recently released “Who’s Who in Energy” list of energy industry leaders.
Mr. Godwin serves as lead trial attorney for Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. in connection…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Provides Class Teaching Estate Planning At Immaculate Conc …
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina taught a class about estate planning at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Tuesday October 11th, 2011 in Goose Creek, SC. The class taught by Mr. Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm covered the basics of estate planning and went into wills, living trusts, probate court, power of attorney, living wills, and how to plan everything.…
VaginalMeshLegalClaims.com: New Website Aims at Helping Women Injured by Vaginal …
Los Angeles, CA, November 28, 2011 – As more women are coming forward with claims of serious injuries caused by vaginal mesh, a national law firm is doing its part to provide information and assistance to potential claimants. Nadrich & Cohen, LLP has established a new website dedicated to providing the latest news, updates and information regarding vaginal mesh side effects and vaginal mesh lawsuits.
The website, www.VaginalMeshLegalClaims.com, was born…
Actos Bladder Cancer Link Has More Patients Seeking Legal Help
Los Angeles, CA, November 28, 2011 – As more Actos users are discovering the link between the Type 2 diabetes drug and bladder cancer, the need for experienced legal representation has increased. Prominent national law firm Nadrich & Cohen, LLP is now offering free initial case evaluations for Actos users who’ve experienced serious side effects, including bladder cancer.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the first warnings about possible…
Attorney Adam Smith Receives Workers Compensation Specialist Recognition
Raleigh area Attorney, Adam Smith, was recently certified to the North Carolina State Bar as a specialist in Workers Compensation. He is one of 109 state-wide to achieve this goal and the only attorney in Cary to hold this honor. Mr. Smith, an associate at the Law Office of D. Hardison Wood concentrates his legal practice in the areas of workers compensation and personal injury. He received his BA from…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Speaks At Bishop England High School For Career Day 2011
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina spoke Bishop England High School located in Daniel Island in Charleston, SC on Wednesday October 26th, 2011 for the high school’s career day. Attorney Evan Guthrie is a graduate of Bishop England High School and this was his first time speaking at the school’s career day.
Mr. Guthrie was speaking on behalf of the legal profession…
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…
