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YOUTH HELP TO THE RESCUE Inspirational Speaker Boyd White III Knows How To Overc …
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(Detroit December 20, 2010) Many young people today feel that whatever they do has no real bearing on their future. Consider these statistics: Six in 10 teens state that drugs were sold, used or kept at their school.* One out of 10 male high school dropouts end up in jail or juvenile detention.** Sounds hopeless, doesn’t it? Not to Detroit resident and inspirational speaker Boyd White III. Stats like…
Russell Jones & Walker launches nationwide survey into understanding of bribery
Russell Jones & Walker Solicitors' Business Crime & Regulation team has launched a UK-wide survey of businesses to assess their understanding of, and preparedness for the implementation of the Bribery Act in April 2011.
The Bribery Act survey (http://www.rjw.co.uk/briberyact2010survey/), targeted at key decision makers and executives of SMEs with an annual turnover up to £100 million, will be conducted across the finance and banking, media, and property and construction…
Solicitorsblog.com – The law blogging website that has taken the legal sector by …
Recently in London, ex-head of UK Trade and Investment Lord Digby Jones launched Solicitorsblog.com where he proclaimed the website to be soon ‘one of the largest information portals for the global legal sector’.
In ten weeks since launch, Solicitorsblog.com has become one of the biggest law blogging websites on the internet with over 19,000 blogs posts, articles and news pieces being submitted to the site from around the world.
Frances Anderson, Managing…
Belarus President urges law enforcement not to respond to provocations
MINSK, 15 December (BelTA) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has urged law enforcement agencies not to respond to provocations and to provide for the safety of Belarusian citizens during the election period, BelTA has learnt from the presidential press service. Today the president held a meeting that focused on the ongoing election campaign and matters of public security during this period.
“Naturally, they (the opposition) are always shouting ‘Square, square,…
GLOBAL EDD GROUP INTRODUCES PREFERRED PARTNER PROGRAM - New Program Enables High …
Cleveland, Ohio, USA - Global Electronic Discovery & Disclosure Group (“Global EDD Group”), a boutique consulting firm that provides innovative legal technology solutions across the globe, today introduced the Preferred Partner Program ("3P"), a new program that enables service providers and firms to seamlessly expand their suite of services and geographic footprint by integrating, referring or reselling Global EDD Group services.
"Our team has developed a range of innovative e-discovery solutions…
Surveillance Cameras Provided By IT Company Prove Their Worth for Local Business …
Security cameras outside of a realty group’s office in Leesburg, VA and the Washington Humane Society in Washington, DC recently captured physical evidence that assisted law enforcement officials in investigating an interstate serial killer case and capturing three dog-napping suspects.
The Leesburg cameras recorded footage of a vehicle matching the descriptions of multiple reported instances of violent attacks in the nearby area that were then linked to serial attacks and murders…
FAMILY OF SHOOTING VICTIM FILES SUIT AGAINST CITY OF PLANO
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Semi-Automatic Pistol Causes Accidental Firearm Discharge Killing Plano Man
DALLAS (December 14, 2010)—Miller Weisbrod, LLP, a Texas law firm that specializes in catastrophic injury litigation, filed a lawsuit today in state District Court in Collin County on behalf of the mother and the spouse of a Carrollton man who was accidentally shot and killed by a Plano Police Department officer.
Belinda Saldana, mother of…
Miami Personal Injury Lawyer M.J. Louis Launches New Website
December 14, 2010 (Miami, FL) - Miami personal injury lawyer Mario J. Louis is announcing the launch of his new website, accidentrecoverynow.com. With over ten years of experience practicing law independently, Mr. Louis specializes in personal injury and accident recovery as well as family-based immigration, employment immigration, and removal proceedings.
As a former athlete, Louis understands the physical and financial strife caused by injury – and while “the absence of…
Obama Ignores Gays and Lesbians In Tax Debate
On average, gays and lesbians earn more than the majority of Americans. They enjoy more disposable income as a result of higher wages and fewer expenses. However, gay and lesbian professionals suffer from discriminatory tax policies that have been in place for decades, and during the current tax debate these issues have once again been ignored.
President Obama and Senate Republicans have reached a deal on the extension of tax breaks…
Jackson Walker Named to BTI Client Service A-Team List
DALLAS – Jackson Walker has once again earned the title of “unparalleled leader in client service” on the BTI Client Service A-Team 2011 list. The distinction recognizes Jackson Walker as a top client service leader serving Fortune 1000 companies.
The BTI Consulting Group’s A-Team 2011 list is the only law firm ranking based on direct, unprompted interviews with more than 300 corporate counsel. BTI surveys clients from a wide array of…
Sree Narayana Guru Mandiram – Vepery Official Website Launch
12th December 2010, Chennai – Sree Narayana Guru Mandiram, Vepery, Chennai officially launched its brand new website http://www.sngmandiramvepery.org at Sree Narayana Mandiram Premises, Vepery.
SNG Mandiram, Vepery has launched its website specially to communicate and to share information about the happenings of SNGM, Vepery effectively to the world wide people. In forth coming days all the devotees can get regular updates on special events and other special programs that are going…
Godwin Ronquillo Adds Two to Executive Committee
DALLAS – Dallas business attorneys Jenny Martinez and Robert Wiegand have been elected to serve as vice presidents on the Executive Committee of Godwin Ronquillo PC.
Ms. Martinez and Mr. Wiegand, both shareholders in the firm, join Donald E. Godwin, Marcos G. Ronquillo, Bruce W. Bowman Jr. and R. Alan York on the Executive Committee.
“The committee felt the time was right to expand and add these two new members,”…
Candidates for Belarus presidency ‘preparing a provocative act'
MINSK, 13 December (BelTA) – Alternative candidates for the Belarus presidency are preparing a provocative act when they call upon people to take to the streets and come to Oktyabrskaya Square for a rally. Head of the Belarus President Administration Vladimir Makei made the statement in an interview with RTR-Belarus TV Channel on 11 December.
Vladimir Makei is convinced that some presidential candidates deliberately urge their adherents to make a pretty…
Godwin Ronquillo Promotes Three to Senior Attorney in Dallas
DALLAS – Godwin Ronquillo PC is proud to announce that Ira Bowman, G. Edel Cuadra and Tandy Jouret have been promoted from Associate to Senior Attorney in the firm’s Dallas office.
“These three young attorneys are exceptional by any measure, and we are proud to work with each of them,” says Donald E. Godwin, Chairman and CEO of Godwin Ronquillo. “We look forward to being a part of this next stage…
Lawyer Robert Amsterdam Needs Discharge of Mikhail khodorkovsky
Just before night time, in the magnificent Moscow Hyatt, a few roads through Red-colored Sq., the noisy knocking shaken the actual United states attorney mindful. Robert Amsterdam noticed gruff seems, difficult fists impressive their doorway as though trying to split this lower, after which a guy shouting within British.
“Moscow law enforcement. Open!”
He or she had been position, without runners, gentle going in the vodka he’d consumed along with…
Belarus to ratify all Single Economic Space documents by 1 January
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko assured that Belarus will ratify all the documents on the formation of the Single Economic Space by 1 January 2011. The Belarusian President made this statement following the session of the EurAsEC Interstate Council in Moscow on 9 December, BelTA has learnt.
“I assure you that we will ratify all the documents on the Single Economic Space formation by 1 January. We will ratify them before our…
Dallas Judge Craig Smith Elected President of Texas Association of District Judg …
DALLAS – Texas Civil District Court Judge Craig Smith of Dallas has been elected President of the Texas Association of District Judges (TADJ), a statewide organization charged with protecting the legislative interests of the 441 Texas district courts.
A non-partisan political organization, the TADJ monitors the Texas Legislature for issues that impact the state’s district courts and promotes legislation favorable to the state’s justice system. Judge Smith will fill one year…
Paul Derrick Joins Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP as Partner
RALEIGH, N.C. (December 2, 2010)—Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (www.cshlaw.com), a corporate and civil defense litigation firm, welcomes Paul H. Derrick to the Labor and Employment practice group. Derrick will serve as partner in the Raleigh office.
“I am pleased that Paul has decided to join the firm,” says Dan Hartzog, Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog managing partner. “He brings with him skills and experience that will be beneficial to our clients.”
A…
DivorceYes.com Eliminates the Need for a Costly Orlando Divorce Attorney
ORLANDO, October 12, 2010—Thanks to the innovative Miller Law Associates’ DivorceYes.com platform, Orlando residents no longer have to hire an expensive, “billable hour” attorney when they want a divorce. With DivorceYes.com’s online legal service, clients can get the services of a team of experienced divorce lawyers and their outstanding support staff at a low flat attorney fee.
The pricing structure of this online legal service is simple. Clients pay $399…
Gardere’s Faulk Praises U.S. Supreme Court for Agreeing to Hear AEP v. Connectic …
HOUSTON – The U.S. Supreme Court today agreed to hear an appeal in American Electric Power v. Connecticut, in which public authorities claim that public utilities' greenhouse gas emissions contributed to climate change. Power companies argue that the universal issues of climate change cannot be solved by ad hoc lawsuits, but rather should be resolved by the political branches of government.
Richard O. Faulk, chair of the Litigation Department of Gardere…
Renowned actor NANA PATEKAR inaugurates student parliament website
Pune, 6th December 2010: MAEER’s MIT School of Government (MIT-SOG) in association with the Ministry of Higher & Technical Education is organizing the 1st Parliament of Indian Student Council Leaders (Bharatiya Chhatra Parishad) from Jan12-14, 2011 at Swami Vivekananda Mandap, MAEER’s MIT, Pune. Prior to the event MIT-SOG launched the event website www.indianstudentparliament.com to inform the youth of India about the Parliament thereby creating enthusiasm amongst the younger lot to…
Houston Executive Employment Lawyer Joseph Ahmad Speaks on Trade Secrets And Non …
HOUSTON - Houston executive employment lawyer Joseph Ahmad is a panelist on a Texas State Bar live webinar Tuesday December 7, 2010 about the changing Texas law on trade secrets and non-compete agreements.
Mr. Ahmad, a partner in Houston-based Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Anaipakos, is a nationally known labor lawyer who specializes in representing executives in labor and employment matters.
Ahmad, who was recently elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates, an…
NBI Agents Seize Counterfeit Software Worth P9m In Makati – OSI News
AGENTS consfiscated P80 million worth of fake Rayban sunglasses and 65 computers loaded with counterfeit Microsoft and Autodesk software worth P9 million in separate raids in the Manila and Makati, The National Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday.
Agents seized the fake Rayban sunglasses from four establishments in Binondo, Manila, on Nov. 11, an NBI official said.
NBI agents also raided Asian Appraisal Co. Inc. and Asian Asset Insurance Brokerage Corp. in Salcedo…
„Radical Humanism“: Elias Bierdel awarded with the International ethecon Blue Pl …
(Berlin) Elias Bierdel /Austria appeared overwhelmed by the presentation of this year´s international ethecon Blue Planet Award. On Saturday, November 20, almost 200 people were present at the Pfefferwerk in Berlin when the former federal minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul (SPD) gave an account of how the refugee- and human rights activist was arrested in Italy, thrown into prison and brought before a court. This was for…
Free online obituaries and online obituary are best place to memorialize your lo …
How many of us really know the proper definition of an obituary? The fact is, many of think that an obituary is nothing more than 2 or three lines of message with a photo of the person who is dead to let people know that he has died, but that doesn’t count as a proper obituary. A proper obituary is a well written summary that helps people to know…
Sacramento Elder Lawyer Observes Older Driver Awareness Week
Heather Chubb, a Sacramento Elder Law Attorney, joins the American Occupational Therapy Association in observing Older Driver Awareness week which is December 6th through the 10th This is a good time to think about the older members of your family and see if it is time to make other arrangements for them to get around. Luckily there are a variety of options to help you decide if it…
Belarus’ CEC goes extra mile to keep ballot papers safe
MINSK, 30 November (BelTA) – The Central Election Commission of Belarus has taken additional measures to keep ballot papers safe. The measures are laid down by an addendum to early voting guidelines. The addendum was approved at the session of the Central Election Commission of Belarus on 30 November.
CEC member Nadezhda Kiseleva reminded that measures had been taken to enable open and transparent early voting in line with this year’s…
Hire Polito & Quinn Personal Injury Lawyers to Fight for your Rights
In this fast paced world it is very much possible to suffer from injury due to the negligence of others. On roads people drive irresponsibly and hence cause physical and mental harm to others nearby. Hence to protect everyone from such mishaps and personal injuries, Polito & Quinn law firm offers professional services to the clients who seek help of the experienced personal injury lawyer to fight for their case…
Family Law Attorney Richard R. Orsinger Named ‘Dallas Family Lawyer of the Year’ …
DALLAS – McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, L.L.P., name partner Richard R. Orsinger is the “2011 Dallas Family Lawyer of the Year,” according to a survey conducted by U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America.
For the first time, the publishers of U.S News/Best Lawyers named attorneys as “Lawyer of the Year” based on their work in different practice areas in select U.S. cities. Mr.…
Austin's Keene Trial Consulting Honored by ABA Journal For "The Jury Room" Legal …
AUSTIN, Texas – The Jury Room, an informative blog authored by the trial consulting experts at Austin, Texas’ Keene Trial Consulting, has been selected by the editors of the ABA Journal as one of the nation’s Top 100 legal blogs for 2010.
The Jury Room is one of only two blogs authored by non-attorneys to be selected for the annual honor by the ABA Journal, the American Bar Association’s flagship magazine.
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Free Dating 24-7 Announces Website Re-launch
Kent, England (19 November, 2010) - Free Dating 24-7, one of the UK’s leading free dating sites, have redesigned their site to enhance the experience for its users and have also put further planning in place to upgrade its technology.
The new design has not only given it a much sleeker and more professional appearance, but has also made it easier to navigate, with visitors able to experience reduced loading…
EU grants visa-free entry to ROC (Taiwan) nationals
By Elaine Hou
The EU Council of Ministers voted unanimously to include Taiwan in its visa-waiver program Nov. 25, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs Timothy Chin-tien Yang.
“We welcome the decision and expect it to take effect by the end of next January,” Yang said. “ROC nationals will soon be able to visit 35 countries in Europe without a visa.”
The 90-day visa-waiver covers the Schengen area—22 EU member states…
Ron Bell, Attorney Supports ʻCircle of Redʼ Fundraiser in Albuquerque
Ron Bell, a prominent Albuquerque Personal Injury attorney recently attended the “Circle of Red” event in Albuquerque.
This event was held at the home of local business woman Gertrude Zachary known as ʻThe Castleʼ because of itʼs unusual architecture, and was attended by several hundred people who are interested in promoting research into womenʼs heart disease.
This was an educational and well as fundraising event. Ron was particularly interested in…
Belarus' CEC warns two presidential candidates
MINSK, 30 November (BelTA) – The Central Election Commission of Belarus has issued warnings to presidential candidates Vitaly Rymashevsky and Nikolai Statkevich for organizing and carrying out an unsanctioned public event in the center of Minsk. The decision was made at the 30 November session of the Central Commission for Elections and National Referendums of Belarus on 30 November.
Secretary of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Belarus Nikolai Lozovik explained…
How add your legal resource web site on Help Line law?
Internet is the easiest way to hit the masses on a massive scale. This marketing medium has crossed the physical barriers and traveled in every nook and corner of the world. Thus, Internet marketing is a global platform to advertise any kind of professional expertise. Helplinelaw.com is an online portal to showcase your legal expertise and help your business flourish. We act as a catalyst to help you provide legal…
Landmark Study By Peter Senese And Carolyn Vlk Unveils How Abducted Children Are …
A landmark study conducted by child abduction prevention advocates Carolyn Ann Vlk and Peter Thomas Senese released earlier today reveals astonishing loopholes in Western Hemisphere travel documentation requirements for children that inadvertently have created substantial opportunities for international child abductors and human traffickers who target thousands of U.S. children each year for cross-border abduction.
The report is titled “International Child Abduction and Human Trafficking In The Western Hemisphere: International parental child…
Every sixth citizen of the former Yugoslavia experienced forced displacement
"In the last decade of the 20th century, the former Yugoslavia was theatre of four wars: 1. War in Slovenia (June 27– July 7, 1991); 2. War in Croatia (summer 1991 – 1995); 3. War in Bosnia and Herzegovina (spring 1992 – November 1995); 4. War between NATO and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, i.e. Serbia and Montenegro (March 23 – June 11, 1999). Each of these conflicts resulted in…
Lukashenko: Russia finances Belarusian opposition’s presidential candidates
MINSK, 25 November (BelTA) – President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has evidence that Russia finances the Belarusian opposition’s presidential candidates Vladimir Nekliaev and Andrei Sannikov. Alexander Lukashenko made the relevant statement in an interview with the French daily Le Figaro on 25 November.
Asked whether Russia helps part of the Belarusian opposition, Alexander Lukashenko said: “It does and we know it. We have facts. Vladimir Nekliaev and Andrei Sannikov are the…
Opening Ceremony of Institute for Poverty Alleviation and International Developm …
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November 24, 2010
IPAID Celebrates opening day ceremony
Wonju, South Korea, November 24, 2010: The Institute for Poverty Alleviation and International Development (IPAID) at Yonsei University, Wonju is celebrating its opening with renowned anti-poverty leaders, international entertainment, and a cake cutting ceremony. The program begins at 10am, Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at University Church on Yonsei University’s Wonju campus.
The day will begin with a morning Expert Roundtable on international development…
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC Selected as a 2011 Go-To Law Firm®
DALLAS/HOUSTON, Texas – Corporate Counsel magazine's annual survey of FORTUNE 500® companies has identified Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC as a 2011 Go-To Law Firm®. Nominated by Home Depot, KRCL has developed a reputation as a mid-sized provider of high-quality legal services across the nation, focusing on the timely and cost-effective delivery of legal services.
Corporate Counsel's parent company, ALM (formerly American Lawyer Media), selects Go-To Law Firms®…
First-hand monitoring of vote count in Belarus president election promised
MINSK, 23 November (BelTA) – Observers will be able to watch the vote count procedure, Chairperson of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Belarus Lidia Yermoshina said during an online conference on 23 November. Hosted by BelTA, the conference was dedicated to "The presidential election in Belarus: new ways of pre-election campaigning".
"Observers will be able to watch the vote count procedures. Moreover, the CEC has passed a resolution to allow…
New York Personal Injury lawyer - Marvin A. Cooper, P.C.
Every citizen in the New York is in danger of injuries that are caused negligence of others such as motor vehicle accidents and medical negligence. The common public needs to cover their injuries and get a fair justice in the form of compensation in the federal, state, or district courts against the wrong doers. Marvin A. Cooper, P.C. is a professional personal injury lawyer firm in New York that offers…
McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing Adds Family Law Associate in Dallas
DALLAS – The acclaimed Family Law firm of McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, L.L.P., is pleased to announce that Thomas Hunter Lewis has joined the firm as an associate in the Dallas office.
“Hunter is an exceptionally talented young attorney, and we are excited to have him join our firm,” says founding partner Mike McCurley.
Mr. Lewis’ practice at McCurley Orsinger will focus on all aspects of Family Law, including property…
Waters & Kraus, LLP Welcomes Two New Litigators
Waters & Kraus, LLP, a leading national plaintiffs’ firm, is pleased to announce two new additions to our practice:
WM. Paul Lawrence, II, of counsel
David Bricker, of counsel
Bringing a wealth of qui tam litigation experience to the firm, Paul Lawrence broadens our practice and deepens our commitment to excellence in legal representation of plaintiffs in complex fraud cases and class action litigation. He is a frequent speaker for…
Cowles & Thompson Earns Four Big Courtroom Wins in 14 Days
DALLAS – Some law firms might need months to earn four successful jury verdicts, but the attorneys at Dallas’ Cowles & Thompson, P.C., recently accomplished the feat in a span of only two weeks with victories for clients in courtroom across the state.
The firm’s impressive streak started on Oct. 20 in Harris County District Court when shareholders John Pease and Byron Henry won a jury verdict in a complex indemnity…
Boca Raton Law Firm Provides Florida Condominium and HOA Document Assessment Ser …
As counsel for numerous Condominium Associations and Homeowners’ Associations, the attorneys at Mattlin & Wyman, PL witness first-hand the outdated Declarations and other documents community associations are utilizing to govern themselves. Mattlin & Wyman, PL has developed a system to assess their Association clients’ needs to update these governing documents and has packaged this system with valuable advice, materials and information, all for a flat fee disclosed in advance…
Ten presidential candidates registered in Belarus
MINSK, 18 November (BelTA) – The Central Election Commission of Belarus has registered ten people as candidates for the Belarus presidency, BelTA has learned.
The candidates are incumbent president Alexander Lukashenko as well as Grigory Kostusev, Aleksei Mikhalevich, Vladimir Nekliaev, Yaroslav Romanchuk, Vitaly Rymashevsky, Andrei Sannikov, Nikolai Statkevich, Viktor Tereshchenko, and Dmitry Uss.
The Central Election Commission has denied registration to Vladimir Provalsky because only 118 signatures he had submitted turned out…
Valensi Rose, PLC Managing Partner Arlen Gunner Interviewed on Big Media USA’s E …
Los Angeles, CA, November 17, 2010—Valensi Rose, PLC Managing Partner Arlen Gunner was recently interviewed on the Experts and Leaders Network on Big Media USA, an Internet broadcasting company. Valensi Rose, PLC, has been in business for almost 60 years, specializing in commercial transactions, tax and wealth planning, real estate, nonprofit, entertainment and corporate law.
Mr. Gunner was named a 2009 “Super Lawyer” in the area of real estate…
Kenneth Johnston Elected to Membership of The American Law Institute
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC is pleased to announce that on September 29, 2010, The American Law Institute (ALI) elected Kenneth C. Johnston to its membership.
About the ALI -- The ALI is the leading independent organization in the United States producing scholarly work to clarify, modernize and otherwise improve the law. The ALI drafts, discusses, revises and publishes the Restatements of the Law, model statutes and principles…
ITC Confirms MVTec’s Success in Patent Dispute
MVTec Software GmbH, Munich (Germany), is pleased to announce that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has rendered a final determination in MVTec’s favor in the patent dispute raised by Cognex Corporation.
The ITC has confirmed in its final determination that MVTec does not infringe the patents asserted by Cognex and that those patents are invalid. Thus, MVTec’s machine vision software HALCON will continue to be sold and imported into…
