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Fünf Jahre Syrienkrieg: Neue, kompakte Einführung erklärt grundlegende Zusammenh …
Assads Kampf um die Macht: Fünf Jahre Syrienkrieg
Kompakte Einführung erläutert die grundlegenden Zusammenhänge des vielschichtigen und immer mehr eskalierenden Konflikts im Nahen Osten
Seit seinem Ausbruch vor genau fünf Jahren dominiert der syrische Bürgerkrieg die Schlagzeilen der Tageszeitungen und der abendlichen Nachrichten. Die Grundlagen dieses Konflikts werden dabei jedoch nicht immer ausreichend beleuchtet. Ben Baweys Buch Assads Kampf um die Macht, das in zweiter, überarbeiteter Auflage bei Springer VS erschienen ist,…
The Veterans Inaugural Ball, January 20, 2017
Alliance of America’s Veterans Holds Ball to Celebrate the Presidential inauguration
Washington, D.C., March 11, 2016-In celebration of the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States, an alliance of veterans and Veteran Service Organizations will host an elite, non-partisan inaugural ball at the prestigious Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington D.C. The Veterans Inaugural Ball will benefit the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes, Military Order of the Purple Heart,…
A fresh scam hits OVLG - Lodged a complaint with the FBI to slam scammers
OVLG has requested the Federal Bureau Of Investigations on February 27, 2016, to bring an end to the latest scam wherein countless consumers are getting victimized by fraudsters using the domain names ‘oak-view-law-groups.com’ or ‘manager-collections.com’. The perpetrators have falsely identified themselves as counselors/attorneys affiliated with OVLG and threatened consumers to pay money to avoid dire legal consequences. Enom Corporation is the maintainer of these 2 domains and registration records.
OVLG…
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Repeat “Super Lawyers” Honors for Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP Attorneys
VENTURA, Calif. – For the tenth consecutive year, appellate attorney Wendy Lascher of Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP has been named to the Southern California Super Lawyers list. She is joined by repeat honorees Michael Case, business litigation, real estate and land use; David Shain, personal injury and criminal law; and Theodore England, with expertise in business transactions and estate planning.
Super Lawyers is a rating service that recognizes attorneys who…
Houston Personal Injury Attorney Offers Free Info To Victims of Work Accidents a …
Personal injury victims often have many questions about their legal rights. As a Houston law firm helping those injured by work accidents and medical malpractice, Richard J. Plezia & Associates strives to offer high-quality legal help to those in need. As part of this effort, the law firm has recently updated its website with in-depth information about these types of claims.
“No matter how someone has been injured, whether in a…
LCBA and Lee Schools conclude another successful local mock trial season
The Lee County Bar Association is pleased to announce the annual High School Mock Trial Competition, which it sponsors, was another outstanding success. Facilitated by Mock Trial Co-chairs Karla Campos-Andersen, Esq. and Indera Singh, Esq., Lee County Schools and dozens of volunteers serving as volunteer coaches and judges, competitions for Lee County and the entire Twentieth Judicial Circuit were held in January and February, respectively. Fort Myers High School will now go on to represent…
Legal highs: what are the risks and should they be banned?
A new bill banning the sale and possession of all "legal highs" in Britain has sparked outcry from health professionals, politicians, the police and even the government's own advisors.
The Psychoactive Substances Bill has completed its passage through Parliament and is due to come into law in early April.
But critics say it contains too broad a definition of psychoactive substances, banning "any substance that affects the person's mental or emotional state"…
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Australia 29.02.2016. David Ferrier is an experienced, thought-provoking and entertaining sales speaker with good command in motivating the cluster of people at a time. The motivational speaker must have all the skills which are required for motivation, energizing and enlightening the audience. Most of the business organizations would like to hire motivational speakers to host your event, conference or seminar. Motivational speaker can represent your business, brand or services in…
Houston Attorney Named to Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in 3M Bair Hugger Surgi …
Kaster Lynch Farrar & Ball helping lead more than 100 federal MDL cases nationwide
MINNEAPOLIS – After leading the way in lawsuits against 3M Co. (NYSE: MMM) over serious infections linked to the company’s Bair Hugger surgical blanket, Houston attorney Kyle Farrar of Kaster Lynch Farrar & Ball LLP has been named to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) for more than 100 related lawsuits consolidated in Minneapolis federal court.
Found in hospital…
Devastated Rockford Father Reunited with Daughter Thanks to Leving Law
Chicago, IL, February 24 – Matrimonial attorneys James Hagler and Selwyn M. Skevin from the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. successfully reunited a devastated Rockford father with his 21-month-old baby daughter. The father had no contact with her for most of her life. Previous attorneys from other law firms had failed this father. He was ready to give up. When he finally contacted the Leving Law firm, he…
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New Publication: Wandering Workers
"Wandering Workers – Mores, Behavior, Way of Life, and Political Status of Domestic Russian Labor Migrants" by Juri Plusnin, Yana Zausaeva, Natalia Zhidkevich, and Artemy Pozanenko, offers a fresh perspective on the issue of contemporary migratory labor.
The russian term otkhodnichestvo stands for the temporary departure of inhabitants from small towns and villages for short-term jobs in the major cities of Russia. Based on numerous interviews with otkhodniks and local experts,…
LexisNexis® India Acquires Universal Law Publishing Titles
NEW DELHI, May 29, 2015 - LexisNexis, a leading publisher and online solutions provider for legal, tax, academic, and test-prep, today announces the acquisition of the Universal Law Publishing titles. Universal Law Publishing has been publishing legal books and legislation for legal professionals, academics and students in the Indian market for five decades. Recognized for their relevance and speed to market, Universal Law Publishing titles are held in high regard…
Texans Alert State to Voter Registration Problems; Texans Urge State to Repair V …
Waters & Kraus, on behalf of disenfranchised voters, takes steps to enforce the “Motor Voter” law in Texas
TEXAS – May 27, 2015 – Waters & Kraus, LLP has partnered with Battleground Texas to formally notify the State of Texas of its persistent failure to comply with voter registration requirements under Texas and federal law. Today’s notice letter asks the state to remedy these violations within 90 days.
Peter Kraus, a…
Students at Adelphi University Observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic violence is an epidemic. Three women are killed everyday in this country. One in four women will be beaten or abused by someone in her lifetime.
This past October, Adelphi University clubs and organizations on the Garden City campus held educational events to increase awareness of domestic violence, help victims that are in violent relationships, and emphasize the importance of respect and healthy relationships.
The Social Work Action Gateway (SWAG)…
Susan Robeson, Granddaughter of Artist and Activist Paul Robeson, to Speak at Ad …
Susan Robeson, a producer, documentary filmmaker, writer, consultant and granddaughter of Paul Robeson, will speak at the Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The lecture, co-sponsored by the Adelphi University Center for African, Black, and Caribbean Studies and the Collaboration Project, is free and open to the public. She will speak about her grandfather’s vision of…
Distinguished for embracing equal opportunity
Fraunhofer IAO and the University of Stuttgart IAT receive “Total E-Quality” award: For the fifth time in a row, Fraunhofer IAO and its partner IAT of the University of Stuttgart received the Total E-Quality award for equal opportunity on October 24, 2014. With this title, Total E-Quality Deutschland e.V. honors companies and organizations that foster equal opportunities and practice sustainable personnel policies. The distinction is valid for three years.
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Adelphi University presents Small States Peace and Security
Adelphi University welcomes New Zealand’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Jim McLay, to campus as part of our Ambassadorial Lecture Series, Monday, November 17 at 12:00 p.m. This event will be held at Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Avenue, Garden City. His lecture, entitled “Small States, Peace, and Security,” is sponsored by the Department of Political Science and the International Leadership Coordinating Committee.
McLay has occupied his post at the…
Educator and Author Jeffrey T. Sammons to Speak at Adelphi on November 11
Jeffrey T. Sammons, Ph.D., professor of history at New York University will be the next speaker for Adelphi University’s Changing Nature of War and Peace initiative. He will deliver a talk entitled “WWI and the Black Freedom Struggle: Harlem’s Rattler as Case Study” on Tuesday, November 11, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Campbell Lounge in the Center for Recreation and Sports located at 1 South Avenue, Garden…
William N. La Forte Named Best Lawyers® 2015 Lawyer of the Year
Rochester, NY, October 20, 2014 - William N. La Forte, principal attorney at Trevett Cristo Salzer & Andolina P.C., was selected as Best Lawyers’ 2015 Lawyer of the Year for Real Estate Law in the Rochester, NY area.
“I am honored to receive this distinction,” said La Forte. “Particularly, because award recipients are determined by the area’s leading legal professionals.”
Lawyers are reviewed by peers and rated based on abilities, professionalism…
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author David Finkel to Speak at Adelphi on October 29
David Finkel, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Thank You for Your Service will be speaking at the Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The lecture, co-sponsored by the Collaboration Project, is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Thank You for Your Service, a gripping portrayal of the effects of the Iraq war on…
Political parties - in process of modernization of state and society
An international round table on the topic: “Political parties and elections: international practice and experience of Uzbekistan” was held in Tashkent. The event was organized by the Independent Institute for Monitoring the Formation of Civil Society and the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The forum brought together scientists and experts from France, Germany, the United States, the Republic of Korea, representatives of the OSCE, UNESCO, the National…
MAHALLA IS A SECULAR, MODERN MECHANISM OF SELF-GOVERNANCE
Modern Uzbekistan has established itself in the global environment of political, economic and cultural relations as a competent independent state that has uniqueness and its own independent position. A rich experience of building cornerstone societal elements including the economy, socio-political relationships and the social sphere has been accumulated in the country. A conceptual basis to reforming different areas of life was developed by the President of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov. These…
Forty-Two Gardere Attorneys Named to 2014 Texas Super Lawyers List
AUSTIN/DALLAS/HOUSTON – Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is pleased to announce that 42 of the Firm’s attorneys have been selected for the 2014 Texas Super Lawyers list. Each year, no more than 5 percent of lawyers in Texas are chosen for this honor.
“We congratulate the Firm’s attorneys who have been recognized by Super Lawyers,” says Gardere Chair Holland N. O’Neil. “These individuals are well-respected by their peers as well as our…
Four Peck Bloom Chicago Estate Planning Lawyers Selected As Super Lawyers For 20 …
CHICAGO, IL -- The Peck Bloom firm of Chicago estate planning lawyers has once again earned spots as Illinois Super Lawyers. For the eighth year in a row, Peck Bloom founding Partners Kerry Peck and Kenneth Bloom have been named to the highly respected list. Two of the firm's Chicago litigation attorneys, Timothy Ritchey and Brandon Peck have also been named to the list as 2014 Rising Stars in Estate…
Tom Melsheimer of Fish & Richardson Named 2014 Dallas Bar Association Trial Lawy …
DALLAS – Noted Dallas attorney Thomas M. Melsheimer of Fish & Richardson has been named the 2014 Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Dallas Bar Association (DBA) based on his work in civil trials throughout Texas and across the United States. He is the youngest attorney to win the award since the DBA was founded in 1873.
Mr. Melsheimer will be recognized at the DBA Trial Lawyer of the Year…
ICICI Foundation signs three MoUs for ICICI Academy for Skills with industry lea …
Mumbai: ICICI Academy for Skills (ICICI Academy), an institute set up by the ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth (ICICI Foundation) to create sustainable livelihood for the youth, announces the signing of agreements with Spencers Retail Ltd, Bluechip Corporate Investment Centre Ltd and AkzoNobel India Ltd. While Spencers Retail and Bluechip Corporate Investment Centre will provide employment opportunities to the eligible students of ICICI Academy, AkzoNobel will be a knowledge partner…
The European Unified Patent System and Its Impact on U.S. Businesses
The E.U.’s “unitary patent package” legislation is the most radical change in European patent practice in the past 40 years. On April 22, join intellectual property experts at the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) in New York for a panel discussion on the implications of this new system.
NEW YORK (April 16, 2014) – New legislation will create a unitary patent right and a unified patent court system…
Who Owns The Body? The Ethical, Legal, and Economic Implications of Gene Patenti …
Should human DNA be patentable? Are gene patents good for innovation and healthcare? On March 27, join intellectual property experts at the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) in New York for a panel discussion on the history and implications of gene patenting.
NEW YORK (March 19, 2014) – The impact of gene patents on fostering innovation is a highly debated topic. The arguments surrounding patenting and intellectual property…
mamemo productions successfully delivers national emergency management conferenc …
mamemo productions is proud to add yet another successful project delivery, the 4th Crisis & Emergency Management Conference (CEMC 2014) with the theme “Preparedness & Response is Everyone’s Responsibility: Vigilant Community”, which took place at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi on February 25 & 26, 2014.
Hosted by the National Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed…
Ambassador Vladimir Drobnjak to Speak at Adelphi University
GARDEN CITY, NY, February 2014—Ambassador Vladimir Drobnjak, Permanent Representative of Croatia to the United Nations, will give a lecture entitled “EU Enlargement – National, Regional, and Global Impact” on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. in the Alumni House at Adelphi University, 154 Cambridge Ave, Garden City, NY. The lecture is part of the Ambassador Lecture Series and is co-sponsored by the International Leadership Coordinating Committee and the…
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE GIUSEPPE MOTTA MEDAL LAUREATES 2013
20 September 2013
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE GIUSEPPE MOTTA MEDAL LAUREATES 2013
Geneva, Switzerland. On the 20th September we hosted our annual conference andawards ceremony, which took place at GIDD building. The conference featured talks from key European and American politicians, businessmen, famous human rights defenders and social activists.
Medal winners 2013:
• Support for peace and democracy - Aung San Suu Kyi
• Protection of human rights - Guillermo Fariñas
• Work to achieve…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Speaks At Stall High School Career Symposium In North Char …
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina attended the Career Symposium at Stall High School in North Charleston, SC on Thursday April 25th 2013. The event was similar to a career day as the high school students were matched with speakers representing different professions based on their interests. Mr. Guthrie represented lawyers and the legal professions at Stall High as part of the event.…
The Governance of Empires from Antiquity to Today
How empires are managed is the topic of this year's annual conference of the Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe in a Global Context" of Heidelberg University. Approximately 150 researchers from all over the world will explore both European and Asian forms of management and administration from ancient to modern times, with a special focus on the importance of actors such as public officials. The conference, entitled “Managing Empires. Cooperation,…
Bilzin Sumberg Attorney Sacha A. Boegem To Serve On Greater Miami Jewish Federat …
Miami, FL – October 2, 2013 – Sacha A. Boegem, an attorney in Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP's Litigation Group, was selected to serve on the 2013-2014 Jewish Community Relations Council, the advocacy and public affairs arm of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. In this role, Mr. Boegem will advocate regularly in Washington, D.C. and Tallahassee on behalf of public policies of importance to the local community that…
New Accession to the Corporate Department of rwzh Rechtsanwälte
Again rwzh Rechtsanwälte welcome a new member in their Munich office.
As of 1st October 2013 Mr. Sebastian Buchholz, LL.M., attorney-at-law (Germany), is joining the Corporate Team of rwzh Rechtsanwälte after a stage with the law firm of Latham & Watkins. Due to his Spanish experience his accession consequently follows the continuous development of the Spanish Team of the firm which has a strong Spanish practice focus and offices in Munich…
Texas VFW Announces Support for Honor Our Soldiers Campaign
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars, a state affiliate of the National Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, is proud to announce its support for Honor Our Soldiers, a national campaign to recognize the sacrifices of American veterans, past and present.
The Honor Our Soldiers campaign seeks to create awareness for the many historical sites, where American soldiers have fought and died, that are now…
FIRST ROTARY E-CLUB IN PUNE INSTALLATION FUNCTION
Sept 17, 2013
The Charter Presentation and Installation ceremony of the First Rotary e-Club of Pune District which also happens to be the 100th club in district was inaugurated and chartered on September 11, 2013 at PYC Gymkhana, Pune.
The function was presided by the District Governor Dr Deepak Shikarpur and Chief Guests for the function were The Rotary Foundation Chair and Past Rotary International President, Rotarian D K Lee from South…
Larry McCord and Associates LLC Warns Parents of Risks Their Teenage Children Fa …
The school year for older teenagers means getting a ride from friends instead of taking the bus. While parents understand that their teenage children need their freedom, they must also be aware of who their children hang out with and make sure that their friends are not in possession of drugs because their children could be associated with such criminal activities, even if they did nothing wrong.
Larry McCord, Founder, Larry…
Attorneys from Austin’s Weisbart Springer Hayes Named Among Texas’ Best
AUSTIN, Texas – The founding partners of the Austin law firm Weisbart Springer Hayes LLP are being recognized again as three of the state’s top attorneys in the recently published 2013 Texas Super Lawyers list.
Geoffrey D. Weisbart, Julie A. Springer and Sherrard “Butch” Hayes have each earned multiple, consecutive selections to the list since its creation in 2003.
Mr. Weisbart represents both defendants and plaintiffs in a wide range of business-related…
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Talks About Lawyers At High Learning Academy Event In Summ …
Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina spoke to students about lawyers and the law profession at the Higher Learning Academy at Ashley Ridge High School in Summerville, SC on Saturday April 13, 2013. The Higher Learning Academy is put on by the Dorchester County District Two School District and helps high school students prepare for college and careers by partnering with local business…
Nexus Insurance Services Weighs In On California's Medical Malpractice Cap
The Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act, or MICRA, a law that started back in 1975, is currently a hot topic of debate in the state of California. The law institutes a cap of $250,000 for noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases. These types of damages include pain and suffering.
Ever since MICRA was implemented, about half of the states have followed California's lead and placed caps on…
Experts Provide Tips for Easier Visa Processing
For Immediate Release:
Washington, DC (September , 2013) – Visa processing can be a time consuming process, full of potential roadblocks. Whether the traveler is a seasoned veteran or a first time international traveler, it is not uncommon for small mistakes in preparing travel documents to cause delays in visa or passport processing. Washington Express Visas has been providing expedited visa services for over 30 years, offering travelers expert…
Super Lawyers Honors Six Attorneys from Sahn Ward Coschignano & Baker, PLLC
UNIONDALE, NEW YORK — Four attorneys from Sahn Ward Coschignano & Baker, PLLC have been selected to the 2013 New York Metro Super Lawyers list and two more attorneys from the firm have been selected to the 2013 New York Metro Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list. No more than five percent of the lawyers in the New York metro area are selected by Super Lawyers. Rising Stars is a more…
Reese Gordon Marketos Fights to Keep Uber in Dallas
DALLAS – The attorneys at Dallas-based Reese Gordon Marketos LLP are investigating the City of Dallas crackdown against the popular Uber car service.
Uber serves more than 35 U.S. cities by allowing consumers to locate nearby limousine drivers using the company’s smartphone application and GPS technology. Recently, city officials attempted to halt Uber’s service in Dallas by relying on local ordinances that require transportation providers to obtain operating authority…
Brett Klein Says Legal Settlement Involving Former NYC Police Officer Proves New …
Brett H. Klein, Partner, Leventhal and Klein, LLP, says that a recent settlement by the City of New York and a former officer with the New York Police Department, with a Leventhal & Klein, LLP client from Staten Island, whom the officer falsely arrested, confirms that the NYPD practiced racial profiling while engaging in “stop-and-frisk” tactics. He also said that despite a federal ruling this week that the City’s implementation…
Real Estate Attorney James Sullivan Joins Gardere in Dallas
DALLAS - Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is pleased to announce that Dallas attorney James J. Sullivan has joined the Firm as a partner in the Real Estate Practice Group.
Mr. Sullivan’s practice focuses on the representation of developers, property owners, commercial landlords and tenants, and borrowers and lenders in real estate and mortgage transactions. He will concentrate on the preparation and negotiation of complex commercial leases for offices and retail establishments.
“We…
The Lanier Law Firm Joins Lawsuit Against EA Sports over ‘NCAA Football’ Video G …
Mass tort lawyer of the year joins team representing former student-athlete
HOUSTON – Noted courtroom attorney Mark Lanier of the The Lanier Law Firm has joined the trial team representing former Rutgers University quarterback Ryan Hart in a closely watched right-to-publicity lawsuit against video game publisher EA Sports.
Mr. Hart is seeking compensation for the unapproved use of his likeness and physical description in a series of EA Sports’ popular “NCAA Football”…
Austin Appellate Attorney Ryan Clinton Urges New View on Animal Shelters at 2013 …
AUSTIN, Texas – Appellate attorney Ryan Clinton of Austin, Texas, recently spoke at the University of Washington School of Law’s 2013 Annual Animal Law Conference, telling attendees that the public needs to change the way it views the animal-sheltering process.
“The conventional wisdom that drives traditional animal-sheltering policy is both wrong and deadly, leading to the unnecessary killing of impounded dogs and cats in shelters across the country,” Mr. Clinton told…
