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Futterman & Lanza, LLP Hosts Free Elder Law and Estate Planning Seminars on Octo …
SMITHTOWN, NY — The law firm of Futterman & Lanza, LLP presents two free two-hour seminars which addresse the topics of elder law and estate planning. “Medicaid Planning & Asset Protection” takes place October 26 at 400 West Main Street, Suite 125 in Babylon. The second seminar will take place on October 27 at the law office, located at 222 East Main Street, Suite 314, in Smithtown. The morning seminars…
Weinstein Law Firm Attorney Andrew Weinstein Elected To The American Association …
The Weinstein Law Firm is pleased to announce that the firm’s managing attorney Andrew Weinstein has been elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice.
The Board of Governors is the governing body of the AAJ (previously known as ATLA –the American Association of Trial Lawyers), and is charged with establishing and approving all Association policies, including the adoption of a three-year budget on…
Gardere, Arena y Asociados Attorneys Earn Chambers Latin America 2012 Recognitio …
DALLAS/MEXICO CITY – Gardere, Arena y Asociados, S.C., a joint venture between Arena y Asociados, S.C. in Mexico City and Texas-based Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, has been recognized again in Chambers Latin America among the leading law firms serving the Latin American market.
The Firm earned honors for its work in the areas of Real Estate, Tax, Competition/Antitrust and Insurance. Additionally, four firm attorneys earned individual recognition. Mexico City Partners Roberto…
Dallas Lawyer Marcos G. Ronquillo to Lead Julian Samora Legacy Foundation Board
DALLAS – Noted Dallas attorney Marcos G. Ronquillo, the Managing Shareholder and Chief Operating Officer of Godwin Ronquillo PC, has been named president of the Julian Samora Legacy Foundation Board. A longtime member of the board, Mr. Ronquillo replaces the late Joseph F. Sepeda as president.
Julian Samora, the first Mexican-American to earn a doctorate in sociology and anthropology in the United States, was a pioneering scholar of Mexican American studies…
Thompson & Knight Partner Named to the Houston Zoo Board of Directors
Houston (October 4, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Partner Ricky A. Raven on being appointed to the Board of Directors for the Houston Zoo.
Raven is a Partner in the Trial Practice Group of Thompson & Knight’s Houston office. He has been practicing in Houston for 25 years and has extensive experience in the resolution of complex litigation…
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Listed in Michigan Super Lawyers® 2011
Michigan (October 4, 2011) - Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Philip J. Kessler, James E. Stewart, and Howard B. Goldman for their inclusion in Michigan Super Lawyers® 2011. Kessler was also listed in the Top 100 Michigan Super Lawyers®, which recognizes those with the highest point totals on the 2011 ballot. The lists were published in September in a special supplement of The New York…
The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office announces the Palm Beach County Substance abuse …
The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office announces the Palm Beach County Substance abuse coalition was awarded 125k drug-free community support program by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
This coalition serves the Palm Beach County FL, an urban area of 1.2 million in population. The goals of this coalition is to establish and strengthen the collaboration of among the…
23/9/11 - Partners Club Becomes the UK's Leading Networking Group for Top Legal …
220 Partners Club Members, one great venue, the crème de la crème of the UK legal sector and TotallyLegal, the UK's top job site for legal professionals. That pretty much sums up the success the first Partners Club event that took place on 15th September at the Holborn Bars in London. TotallyLegal sponsored the premier networking event which was attended by leading Law Firms, Barristers’ Chambers and Corporates. We are…
Ambassador Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona Presents “The World from the Perspective of S …
Former Secretary to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the current Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona, will share his expertise and unique perspectives on world events and issues as part of the International Initiatives Committee’s Ambassador Series on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at 10:45 a.m. in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom in the Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue,…
Criminal Defense Attorney Venus Niner Moves to New Office
FRANKLIN, TN – Franklin criminal defense attorney Venus Niner – winner of Tennessee Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals cases – has moved her office to 219 Third Avenue North, Franklin, TN 37064.
The new location will allow Niner to focus on criminal law cases, as well as her legal continuing education business and AskCriminalLawQuestions.com website.
Just as she was settling into her new office, she received news that she…
Attorneys Troy Rosasco and Daniel J. Hansen Announce Reopening of 9/11 Victim Co …
Troy Rosasco, Partner, Turley, Redmond, Rosasco & Rosasco, LLP, and Daniel J Hansen, Partner, Turley, Hansen & Partners, have announced that the James Zadroga 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund is reopened and urge those to submit their claims if they have not yet already done so.
On October 3, Sheila Birnbaum, Special Master, 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, is expected to reopen the $2.775 billion fund. Those who are eligible to file a…
Criminal Defense Venus Niner Moves to New Office in Franklin, TN
FRANKLIN, TN – Franklin defense criminal attorney Venus Niner – winner of Tennessee Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals cases – has moved her office to 219 Third Avenue North, Franklin, TN 37064.
The new location will allow Niner to focus on criminal law cases, as well as her legal continuing education business and AskCriminalLawQuestion.com website.
Just as she was settling into her new office, she received news that she…
Prominent Minneapolis Attorney/Linguist Offers Online Legal English Instruction
Non-Native English Speakers Learn Industry-Specific Legal English Terminology
Minneapolis, MN, October 01, 2011 - Karen Lundquist, a leading Minneapolis business attorney and veteran English instructor, offers expert instruction in legal English terminology for attorneys and other legal professionals. Her online services cater to the needs of any and all professionals who are required to engage audiences using specific legal English vocabulary, yet lack the verbal efficiency needed to convey their messages…
Lathrop & Gage Combines Clayton and St. Louis Downtown Offices
ST. LOUIS (September 30, 2011) – Lathrop & Gage LLP recently announced that its Clayton, Mo., and downtown St. Louis offices combined. The Clayton office located at Pierre Laclede Center, 7701 Forsyth Boulevard, Suite 500, Clayton, Mo., 63105 now serves as the firm’s only local office.
Forty-six employees, including 23 attorneys, will occupy two floors for a total of 30,518 square feet. A 10-year lease was signed.
Scott Malin (Wealth Strategies –…
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw's Threat Intelligence Unit received the 2011 Florida Gang U …
The Florida Gang Investigator’s Association was formed in 1993, by criminal justice professionals, to pro- mote and facilitate the exchange of gang intelligence and information among those professionals actively involved in the investigation and prosecution of criminal street gangs, prison gangs, extremist groups, supremacist groups and their membership. The main goal of the Association is to effectively and positively impact and ultimately eliminate the effects of gang violence and gang…
Traffic Enforcement with Sheriff Ric Bradshaw
Message from Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw:
When my deputies make traffic stops, the main goal is to educate motorists about their driving offenses.
It’s not to punish drivers or create hardships for them.
These traffic stops impact motorists because they address the challenges to safe driving. We are in the business of creating safe passage through Palm Beach County for millions of residents and visitors.
The only way…
OCCUPY RALEIGH: Group Sing-A-Long sends a message to Wall Street
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OCCUPY RALEIGH! Group Sing-A-Long sends a message to Wall Street
-“We are the 99 Percent” Local Singer/Protester rallies at Ruckus Pizza!
-Local Musician Occupies Wall Street in His Own Way
Raleigh, NC, September 27, 2011 - Last Tuesday at the Ruckus Pizza Open Mic, local singer/songwriter Brandon Scott McLean brought a few people together to send a video-song-message to “friends” who are in New York City, occupying Wall Street. …
Thompson & Knight Expands Corporate and Securities Practice with Addition of Ann …
Houston (September 29, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that Anna Marie Dempsey has rejoined the Firm as a Partner in its Corporate and Securities Practice Group in Houston.
“We are delighted to welcome back Anna Marie to Thompson & Knight,” says Michael K. Pierce, the Firm’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group Leader. …
Impressive Debut for Panic Room at World’s Largest Security Events
Having only been launched into the marketplace mid-2011, the Panic Room Company’s innovative Panic Room product was a surprisingly big hit at two of the world’s largest security events – IFSEC South Africa held on 6 to 8 September and DSEi in London on 13 to 16 September.
Steve Brook, Business Development Director of the Panic Room Company, was at both events, “At the IFSEC Show in Johannesburg we met with…
Leo K. Barnes Jr. & Matthew J. Barnes Selected for Inclusion on the 2011 Super L …
Attorneys Leo K. Barnes Jr. and Matthew J. Barnes, founding members of the boutique commercial litigation law firm Barnes & Barnes, P.C. in Melville, New York, have been named to the 2011 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for the New York metropolitan area.
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of professional achievement as determined by a multi-phased selection process. Rising Stars…
Dallas Attorney Wade McClure Highlighted on Texas Super Lawyers List
DALLAS – Noted Dallas business litigation attorney Wade L. McClure once again has earned a spot among Texas’ elite legal counsel in the annual Texas Super Lawyers listing.
Mr. McClure, a name partner in the Dallas law firm Gibson, McClure & Wallace, LLP, is featured in the exclusive listing based on his work for businesses in courtroom litigation. He has been profiled among Texas’ best lawyers regularly on the list…
PEORIA GETS IN ON WORLD RECORD PHOTO CAMPAIGN
Illinois to host next I AM EQUAL Photo Documentary event stop.
28 September, 2011 - Peoria, IL - Organizers of the record-breaking 'I AM EQUAL' photo documentary announced today that the project would stop in Peoria on October 19th, 2011 at The Grand Hotel, making this central Illinois community one of only a handful of U.S. cities to host the historic campaign.
"We're excited to include Peoria in this photo documentary as…
MAJOR KAY ALLEN GIVES PRESENTATION ON THE TEXAS STATE GUARD TO RESIDENTS OF QUER …
Querencia at Barton Creek senior living community recently welcomed Major Kay Allen, PhD, who spoke to residents about the history and purpose of the Texas State Guard, which traces its lineage to colonial militias and currently embodies post 9/11 military support to civil authorities.
“Before the presentation, I didn’t know much about the Texas State Guard and their role in serving our nation,” said Nadia Sharp, lifestyles coordinator at Querencia.…
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Listed in New York Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® …
New York (September 28, 2011) - Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Ira L. Herman for his inclusion in New York Super Lawyers® 2011 and Gabrielle E. Farina for her inclusion in New York Rising Stars® 2011. These lists recognize the top lawyers in the New York metro area and will be published in the October 2, 2011 issue of The New York Times Magazine.
Herman…
National Monitoring Mechanisms on Prevention of Illegal Child Labour
In Uzbekistan with the aim of monitoring of prevention of worst forms of child labour the system of state institutions was created:
First. In the framework of the Government there is Complex of Protection of Family, Motherhood and Childhood that is headed by Deputy Prime-Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan which coordinates activity of state bodies and management on issue of implementation of child rights guaranteed by Constitution;
Second. Within the Cabinet…
Implementation of International Standards on Prohibition of Worst Forms of Child …
Uzbekistan consistently implements international standards of ILO in the sphere of prevention and prohibition of child labour, and secured by law reliable mechanisms for protection of child rights in the sphere of labour on the following directions:
Firstly, any enforcement to labour is prohibited constitutionally and the State guaranties are envisaged for protection of child labour;
Secondly, Law “On Guarantees of Child Rights” foresees appropriate definitions, in particular, it stipulates that a…
The National Action Plan on Implementation of the ILO Conventions Nr.138 and Nr. …
In 2008 by special decree the Uzbek Government adopted the National Action Plan on Implementation of these Conventions. National Action Plan consists of 37 concrete addressed measures on the following 4 directions:
First: improvement of the legal basis with regard to the implementation of control over the prevention of illegal use of child labour;
Second: control and monitoring of the implementation of ILO Conventions №138 and №182;
Third: conducting awareness-raising work on the…
AIDE-MÉMOIRE
On the Application
by the Republic of Uzbekistan of the ILO Convention №182
«On Worst Forms of Child Labour»
In accordance with the 2010 Report of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations of International Labour Organization, in May 2011 Reports by the Republic of Uzbekistan on the application of ratified convention №29, №47, №52, №98, №100, №103, №105, №111, №122, №135, №138, №154 and №182 were submitted to…
Former Soviet Officer Details His Time In The 1980s Afghan War To Highlight Dang …
Former Soviet Officer Details His Time In The 1980s Afghan War To Highlight Dangers Of America’s Current War
“Afghan Boomerang” by Dr. Oleg Novinkov explains the dangerous consequences of having foreign troops occupy Afghanistan using the experiences of the former USSR and details the author's years as a Soviet Air Force flight surgeon stationed in Afghanistan in the 1980s.
Considering the current war in Afghanistan, Dr. Novinkov finds it better than ever…
YorkSouthWeston.com promotes Conservative MPP candidate
Toronto – September 28, 2011 – The website YorkSouthWeston.com has been created to provide information about the conservative candidate for the riding of York South —Weston. Her name is Lan Daniel. This is not an official website of Lan Daniel or the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.
The site was created by a fellow party member to make it easy for the people of York South — Weston to assist with…
Attorney Andrew Weinstein a Featured Speaker at the 2011 Florida Justice Associa …
Attorney Andrew Weinstein, managing partner and founder of the Weinstein Law Firm, recently presented at the Florida Justice Association’s Auto Negligence Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar. Andrew’s presentation, "Current Developments in PIP Insurance Litigation focused on recent case law interpreting Florida's Personal Injury Protection insurance law including the use of the Medicare fee schedule and the debate over whether it is mandatory or voluntary for insurers to pay claims pursuant…
Attorney Lauren P. Raysor, Esq. to Appear on “Awareness Avenue with Dr. Deb” on …
Attorney and author Lauren P. Raysor, Esq. is scheduled to make a guest appearance on “Awareness Avenue with Dr. Deb” on Old Westbury Web Radio. The show, which is hosted by Dr. Debra Lynn Kaplan, is scheduled to air on September 28 from 3-5 p.m. and can be heard on radio.oldwestbury.edu.
On the show, Ms. Raysor will discuss her book, “Living the Wealthy Life,” and that every person has the ability…
Former SEC Regional Director Joins Thompson & Knight
Dallas and Fort Worth (September 26, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce Rose L. Romero has joined the Firm as a Partner in the Dallas and Fort Worth offices, where she will focus her practice on white-collar criminal litigation, government investigations, SEC regulation and enforcement, and commercial litigation. Ms. Romero previously served as the Regional Director for the Fort Worth…
Valensi Rose, PLC Adds Gregory G. Gorman to its Litigation Group
Los Angeles, CA, September 26, 2011—Valensi Rose, PLC, a leading Los Angeles law firm, recently announced the addition of Gregory G. Gorman to the firm. Mr. Gorman is a commercial, real estate and employment law trial lawyer who for 25 years has successfully represented numerous clients in high profile cases and multi-million dollar claims.
“I’m thrilled to be joining a team of such talented and accomplished lawyers,” said Mr. Gorman.…
Permanent Charter of the American Legion is Established at Greenspring Retiremen …
SPRINGFIELD, VIRGINIA (September 26, 2011) – Fittingly, just days after Patriot Day and National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Greenspring Post 123 was named a permanent charter of the American Legion in a ceremony on September 20. Greenspring received a provisional charter last year when resident Curtis Ross recruited 15 members of the community to join the Post. Today, Greenspring Post 123 has 44 members and hopes to continue adding…
New Website MeetTheSheriff.com is dedicated Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Ric L. B …
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric l Bradshaw is highlighted in a new website MeetTheSheriff.com in efforts to enlighten the public of Sheriff Ric Bradshaw’s latest news and events. This new website, although independent from being officially from Ric l. Bradshaw, brings to light the successes of Sheriff Bradshaw the citizens of Palm Beach County and surrounding areas.
The main section of this website features all related videos and commercials regarding Ric…
Free Construction Accident Case Evaluation Offered at LA Personal Injury Law Fir …
LA personal injury law firm, Grayson & Grayson (markgraysonlaw.com/) has announced free case evaluation for victims of construction accidents in Los Angeles. The construction accident attorneys from the Los Angeles personal injury firm have extensive experience in handling cases of premises liability, the area under which construction accident litigation falls. People having suffered from personal injuries at construction sites can fill out a no-obligation/ free consultation form at: http://www.markgraysonlaw.com/expertise-areas/premises-liability-cases/construction-accidents/
Grayson &…
Colorado Law Firm Announces To Offer No Obligation Free Consultation
Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sept 22, 2011- - McDowell Laybourne & Rodemer, a leading law firm in the Colorado area, announces that clients can now approach them for no obligation free consultation to discuss their case with their Colorado Personal Injury attorney, Colorado dui attorney, and Medical malpractice attorneys. This announcement comes as a great gesture from the said law firm and a great relief for the clients who…
Dallas’ John Teakell Named One of Texas’ Top Criminal Defense Lawyers
Teakell earns seventh selection to Texas Super Lawyers list
DALLAS – For the seventh consecutive year, noted Dallas criminal defense lawyer John Teakell has earned a spot on the Texas Super Lawyers list of the top attorneys in Texas. The founder of Dallas’ The Law Office of John R. Teakell has been selected to the prestigious list annually since 2005.
Mr. Teakell focuses on white-collar, securities and criminal defense matters in…
Dallas Attorney Matt Yarbrough Recognized Among Texas’ Top Lawyers
DALLAS – Acclaimed Dallas lawyer Matt Yarbrough once again has earned a spot on the annual Texas Super Lawyers list of the state’s top attorneys.
Mr. Yarbrough is featured in the 2011 edition of Texas Super Lawyers based on his work in business litigation. This marks the ninth consecutive year he has earned the distinction, after appearing on every Texas Super Lawyers list since it was first published in 2003.
The founder…
Jeffrey Goldfarb, Trey Branham of Dallas’ Goldfarb Branham Earn Spots On 2011 Te …
DALLAS – Dallas attorneys Jeffrey Goldfarb and Charles W. “Trey” Branham III, founders of the Goldfarb Branham law firm, have both been named to the 2011 Texas Super Lawyers list, an accolade limited to just 5 percent of all Texas lawyers.
The 2011 Texas Super Lawyers list appears in the October issues of Texas Monthly and Texas Super Lawyers magazines, and is available online at www.superlawyers.com.
“We are pleased to be included…
Two More Law of Street Naming and Numbering Training Courses Announced
James Richardson and Aligned Assets team up again to run training courses in the Law of Street Naming and Numbering
Woking, Surrey 21st September 2011 – Aligned Assets are pleased to announced the scheduling of two more training courses in the ‘Law of Street Naming and Numbering’.
To be held in Bristol on 29th November and in Bolton on 6th December, the courses will be run by the UK's leading expert in…
SOE Software Hosts Online Election Results for Mecklenburg County, NC
Tampa, Fla. (September 13, 2011) – The Mecklenburg County Board of Elections has posted unofficial election results for the Primary Election on September 13, 2011. One hundred sixty eight precincts participated in five contests that reported the unofficial council seat winners for the City of Charlotte. The results of the election, which are being displayed online utilizing SOE Software’s Clarity ENR, can be found at:
http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NC/Mecklenburg/32881/46032/en/summary.html
Mecklenburg County’s unofficial election results provide…
David F. Hassett Named to The Best Lawyers in America®
WORCESTER, Mass., Sept. 16, 2011 – David F. Hassett of Northborough, managing partner of Hassett & Donnelly, P.C., was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 in the field of “Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants” (Copyright 2011 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.).
Hassett is a founding partner of Hassett & Donnelly, P.C. and has been trying cases for over 25 years. His…
Heygood, Orr & Pearson Name Partners Each Earn Recognition Among Texas’ Best Law …
DALLAS – The Dallas trial law firm Heygood, Orr & Pearson is pleased to announce that name partners Michael Heygood, Jim Orr and Eric Pearson have earned spots on the 2011 Texas Super Lawyers listing.
Mr. Heygood is recognized for his work in class-action and mass tort law, and Mr. Orr and Mr. Pearson are highlighted for their personal injury litigation practices.
To compile the annual listing, researchers with Thomson Reuters’…
Palm Beach Sheriff Ric L. Bradshaw is awarded the Criminal Justice Leadership Aw …
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw is the recipient of this year’s Criminal Justice Leadership Award. The award was created in 1998, and since its inception has only been presented to one other recipient in 2002.The primary purpose of the association is education through seminars, written materials and electronic media.
Sheriff Bradshaw is responsible for leading the largest law enforcement agency in Palm Beach County, and has a successful track record spanning 40 years…
Jury Rules Against Princess’s Insurance Claim
By CHRISTIAN NOLAN
The Estate of Frederick Mali and Lucretia Mali v. Federal Insurance Co.: A federal jury decided that a Russian princess, whose Litchfield County barn burned to the ground six years ago, fabricated numbers when she told her insurance company that the building and all of the antiques inside it were worth nearly $3 million.
Because the jury ruled that the woman had misrepresented the value of the barn, which…
Reformation of a Will to Correct Mistakes
July 12, 2011
In a dramatic change from previous law, the Florida Legislature has enacted Florida Statute Section 732.615 to allow the reformation of a Will. Previously under Florida law, a trust could be reformed for a mistake of fact or law, but a Will could not. The new section allowing the modification of Wills is effective as of July 1, 2011 and reads as follows:
732.615 Reformation to correct…
Attorney Anthony J. Hartman Again Designated One of the “Best Lawyers in America …
Cleveland Stockbroker Fraud Lawyer Selected to Prestigious List
Sep 17, 2011 - Cleveland, OH
The law firm of Hermann, Cahn & Schneider LLP announced today that managing partner Anthony J. Hartman, who heads the firm’s stockbroker fraud practice group, has been selected for inclusion in the 2012 edition of Best Lawyers in America, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Mr. Hartman was selected as a “Best…
Broker Busting Lawyers Mark Tenth Anniversary.
Ten years ago, StockmarketLoss.Com Group “Fired” its own Stock Broker Clients and Began to Exclusively Represent Ripped-Off Investors.
Sep 16, 2011 - The Cleveland, Ohio law firm of Hermann, Cahn & Schneider LLP took a big risk when it decided to cut ties with its long time financial advisory and broker-dealer clients. Today, it seems obvious the firm made the right choice. It’s securities litigation group, informally known in-house as…
