Continuing Criminal Justice Education Incentives

 

Incentives for Continuing Criminal Justice Education are Better than Ever

Understanding and responding to the dangers of the post-9/11 world has become one of the most important priorities facing public safety professionals today. For this reason, well-educated and highly skilled professionals are in demand. Programs such as the online Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice degree at Portland State University (www.online.ccj.pdx.edu) help public safety professionals prepare for the challenges to come.

Portland, OR (PRWEB) July 19, 2006 -- Understanding and responding to the dangers of the post-9/11 world has become one of the most important priorities facing public safety professionals today. For this reason, well-educated and highly skilled professionals are in demand. Programs such as the online Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice degree at Portland State University (www.online.ccj.pdx.edu) help public safety professionals prepare for the challenges to come.
There has never been a better time than now or a greater need for law enforcement and other criminal justice professionals to continue their education. In May 2006, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security awarded $1.7 billion to states, urban areas, and territories to prepare for and respond to terrorist attacks and other disasters.

“The department is committed to ensuring that our partners have the training, equipment, and resources they need to become better prepared,” said Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff.

The message is clear, now is the perfect time for working criminal justice professionals to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice degree at Portland State, and thanks to the online program designed to work around their schedule, they can do so.

Portland State University’s online bachelor’s degree completion program offers working professionals the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills needed for professional growth in the public safety fields. The program is run with the support of Compass Knowledge Group, a leader in online learning, providing services that help universities across the country find, recruit and retain students.

The advantage of the online degree is that public safety professionals from around the nation can participate in Portland State’s program while continuing with the demands of their careers.

“The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that by 2010 the demand for FBI Agents, Police Officers, Private Detectives, U.S. Customs and those in other professional criminal justice jobs will grow by more than 29%,” said Dr. Kris Henning, Program Director for Portland State University’s Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice Program.

For more information about the Portland State University (PSU) Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice distance education program, contact a PSU Enrollment Advisor at 866-225-7127 or visit the program Web site, http://www.online.ccj.pdx.edu.

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Attorney General Hails Passage of the Child Protection Act

 

WASHINGTON, July 25 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales released the following statement today regarding Congressional passage of H.R. 4472, the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006:

 

"America's children will be better protected from every parent's worst nightmare -- sexual predators -- thanks to passage of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. I applaud both the House and Senate -- and in particular the leadership of Chairman Specter in the Senate and Chairman Sensenbrenner in the House -- for passing this comprehensive bill, which includes provisions proposed by the Department of Justice. The protection of our Nation's children has been, and will continue to be, one of the Department's highest priorities, and we believe this bill will help us do our job even better."

 

Background

 

Important measures in the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act include:

 

-- Providing statutory authorization for one of the Attorney General's major initiatives, Project Safe Childhood, which will be implemented through U.S. Attorney-led, locally designed partnerships of federal, state, and local law enforcement to investigate and prosecute technologically-facilitated crimes against children.

 

-- Strengthening the national standards for sex offender registration and notification, including:

 

-- Consistent requirements that convicted sex offenders register in the jurisdictions in which they live, work, or go to school, and periodically appear in person before officials of those jurisdictions to verify and update their registration information.

 

-- Longer required registration periods for sex offenders, including registration for at least 25 years or for life for persons convicted of offenses involving sexual abuse or exploitation of children, for rapists, and for recidivists.

 

-- More consistent availability to the public through the Internet of information concerning the identities and locations of sex offenders who are required to register.

 

-- Enhancing the penalties for various federal violent crimes and sexual offenses against children.

 

-- Authorizing the Attorney General to make grants to support pilot programs for electronic monitoring of released sex offenders, and to support effective civil commitment programs for mentally disordered or abnormal sex offenders who remain dangerous.

 

-- Allowing the Attorney General to seek the federal civil commitment of sexually dangerous persons to treatment facilities until such time as they no longer pose a threat to other persons.

 

-- Including the provisions of what is popularly known as "Masha's Law," to make it clear that adults who were victims of sexual exploitation when they were children can sue both those who initially committed the exploitation and those who perpetuate the exploitation by downloading the images of abuse.

 

-- Enhancing recordkeeping requirements to ensure that minors are not depicted in sexually explicit material.

 

-- Prohibiting the insidious practice engaged in by certain sexually explicit web sites of hiding innocuous terms in the hypertext markup language so that a search for those terms on the Internet yields links to the sexually explicit web sites.

 

Contact: Justice Department, 202-514-2007

 

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http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=69731

 

Alternative To High-Priced Bankruptcy Attorneys

 

Bankruptcy Services of America Provides Alternative To High-Priced Bankruptcy Attorneys

Bankruptcy attorneys typically charge $800 to $2,500 to file bankruptcy. Bankruptcy Services of America, a nationwide bankruptcy service, charges just $195 for a complete Chapter 7 or 13 consumer bankruptcy.

Jacksonville, (PRWEB) July 21, 2006 -- Bankruptcy Services of America today announced that it has prepared over 28,000 chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies for individual consumers since it commenced operations in February, 2003.

While bankruptcy attorneys typically charge fees ranging from $800 to $2,500 to file bankruptcy, a complete chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy prepared by Bankruptcy Services of America costs just $195.

"Many people think they need an attorney to file bankruptcy", said Dean Holt, a case coordinator with Bankruptcy Services of America. "In most cases, however, the entire bankruptcy process consists of completing the Official Bankruptcy Forms, filing them with the bankruptcy court and attending a brief meeting with a bankruptcy trustee. No attorney is needed for this and no court hearing is required in most cases", says Holt.

Bankruptcy Services of America is a non-attorney bankruptcy service that is staffed by non-attorney bankruptcy preparers. "Our top bankruptcy preparers have over 24 years experience preparing bankruptcy forms and were formerly employed by bankruptcy attorneys and trustees", says Holt.

Those individuals seeking to file bankruptcy under the new bankruptcy laws that took effect on October 17, 2005 are paying much higher fees to bankruptcy attorneys, who have raised their fees as much as 100%. "That's to account for the increased liability the new law imposes on them, which will mean more time verifying and filing client documents", said Jeanne Sahadi, a senior writer at CNN/MONEY.

Many individuals are having their bankruptcy forms prepared by non-attorney "bankruptcy petition preparers", whose fees and services are regulated by the Bankruptcy Code and by local court rules and decisions in each jurisdiction.    

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Older NY PI Offers Info on What to Expect When Seeking PI Litigation in NY

 

New York City Personal Injury Lisa Beth Older Offers General Information on What to Expect when Seeking Personal Injury Litigation in New York State

Lisa Beth Older offers free consumer advice on personal injury law.

(PRWEB) July 20, 2006 -- Lisa Beth Older offers free consumer advice on personal injury law.

"I am now a New York personal injury lawyer, a NYC personal injury attorney willing to work hard with a reputable law firm and team of attorneys and support staff that has the time and resources to litigate your case to the best possible result," she said. "My team deals with people with serious physical injuries or suffering over the loss of a loved one through wrongful death."

People often ask Older what to look for in a personal injury lawyer in New York.

"I learned everything I know by studying under the best New York personal injury lawyers and by taking CLE Courses that keep me up to date on the several changes in the personal injury law in New York," Older said. "The lawyers I have worked with in the past have a unique combination of compassion for the aggrieved client, an ability to articulate the case to the Court and to the adversary professional knowledge of the field of personal injury, and most importantly the ability to listen and learn from their clients."

She offers the following advice to potential litigants in the Empire State.

The New York personal injury lawyer you would want to retain should speak with you free of charge to see if you have a case. They can not guarantee a result, nor can they take every case as they are guided by New York State laws governing serious physical injury. If you do not have a serious physical injury that meets the legal threshold a New York personal injury lawyer should not take your case and make false promises. The NYC personal injury lawyer you choose to represent you on your case should be available to answer your questions during all stages of the litigation. They should promise that they will be available to fight vigorously in the prosecution of your case.

There is no obligation to hire a personal injury lawyer in New York, but you may speak to one, usually free of charge. Their fee is usually a contingency basis but some will charge costs. Rest assured, as with any lawyer, everything you say or impart upon your case is confidential.

You may discharge an attorney at any time, although you will have to pay to pay that lawyer for their time spent on your case. That is why it is especially important to choose a personal injury lawyer you can trust as it becomes difficult to find a new personal injury lawyer in New York once the case has been commenced by another lawyer. Torts are civil wrongs recognized by law as grounds for a lawsuit. These wrongs result in an injury or harm constituting the basis for a claim by the injured party. While some torts are also crimes punishable with imprisonment, the primary aim of tort law is to provide monetary relief for the damages, and to as public policy stop others from committing the same wrongs you have suffered.

The injured person may sue for an injunction to prevent the continuation of wrongful conduct.

Among the types of damages the injured party may recover are: loss of earnings capacity, pain and suffering, and reasonable medical expenses. They include both present and future expected losses.

Here are some sources you can refer to help you pick your own personal injury lawyer in NY or New York City: Find Law, Lexis Nexis, and the New York State bar Association

State Judicial Decisions
N.Y. Court of Appeals:
Recent Torts Law Decisions

"I hope that you find a NY personal injury lawyer that can maximize your results and I hope this information has been helpful," Older said.

For more information go to
www.nycaccidentlawyer.net
or www.lawofficesoflisabetholder

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Lawyer Takes Case To United States Supreme Court

 

Tariq Aziz : Lawyer Takes Case To United States Supreme Court

Giovanni Di Stefano the lawyer acting for Tariq Aziz has taken the fight to free his client to the US Supreme Court by filing an application for Habeas Corpus.

Washington D.C. (PRWEB) July 20, 2006 -- Tariq Aziz’s lawyer Giovanni Di Stefano has made a full application to the United States Supreme Court and stated that he “places the US on notice of a Habeas Corpus Application to the United States Supreme Court in Forma Pauperis and compliant in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 2241(a).”

Mr Di Stefano said the question presented to the United States Supreme Court will be: “Is the turning over of Petitioner Tariq Aziz to an authority that may reasonably be expected to violate his rights to a fair trial, due process of law, and his right to life in accordance with the law?”

The United States Supreme Court has the jurisdiction to hear urgent case. Mr Di Stefano stated he would be filing with the US Supreme Court shortly.

In a letter sent to Mr Di Stefano by Tariq Aziz’s Iraqi lawyer Badie Izzat the lawyer confirmed that Tariq Aziz had now been on hunger strike for ten days and “demands to be granted his basic rights, which are provided for him by Iraqi and international law.”

Mr Di Stefano confirmed he called upon the American Bar Association and the International Bar Association for support as it did in the case involving Guantanamo detainees.

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Want To Chat With World's Longest Living Mesothelioma Survivor?

 

World’s Longest Living Mesothelioma Survivor

Mesothelioma patients can speak with Paul Kraus who is perhaps the world’s longest living mesothelioma survivor. The next free teleconference is scheduled for August 22, 2006. Sign-up form is available at: http://www.survivingmesothelioma.com/speak-to-paul-kraus.cfm All mesothelioma patients are invited to attend.

(PRWEB) July 20, 2006 -- Mesothelioma patients can now speak directly to Paul Kraus, perhaps the world’s longest living mesothelioma survivor.

In 1997, Paul Kraus was diagnosed with mesothelioma. Because his disease was widely spread, his doctors told him that they could not cure him and that he should start putting his affairs in order. Instead of giving up, he created his own path to healing. “Dr. Andrew Weil wrote that any illness can be conquered through radical lifestyle change because our bodies are made with powerful self-healing capacities. It was damn hard to make such radical changes, but I was determined to see them through. I realized that to do otherwise meant that my chances of surviving were greatly diminished,” Kraus explained.

Today, nine years after his “death sentence” diagnosis, Mr. Kraus is alive with a good quality of life. He has written a book about his healing journey Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers: A Patient's Guide. He also holds free bi-monthly teleconferences so that other mesothelioma patients can speak directly to him and ask questions. Mr. Kraus is not a doctor and does not provide medical advice, but as a patient he is able to share his own insights into how he has healed and managed his mesothelioma.

The next teleconference is scheduled for August 22, 2006. Sign-up form is available at: http://www.survivingmesothelioma.com/speak-to-paul-kraus.cfm All mesothelioma patients are invited to attend.

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PI Magazine Private Investigator Society Official Publication

Private Investigator Society Taps PI Magazine as Official Publication

 

Erlanger, KY, July 19, 2006 --(PR.COM)-- The Kentucky Society of Professional Investigators (KSPI) names PI Magazine – the journal for professional investigators – as the organization’s official publication.

 

As the leading trade publication for the investigative profession, PI Magazine provides private investigators, private detectives, law enforcement detectives and related investigative professionals with the most up-to-date information including techniques and technology in the investigative field.

 

The association between KSPI and PI Magazine ties together two well recognized organizations that share a single goal, a commitment to sharing valuable information. PI Magazine editor-in-chief Jimmie Mesis commented, “When you have two organizations both focused on education and promoting professionalism within the investigative community, it seems like a logical progression that will ultimately benefit all in the investigative profession.”

 

The Kentucky Society of Professional Investigators, http://www.kspi.org formed in 2005 to cultivate and advance knowledge of the science and techniques of professional investigation. KSPI Executive Director Tom Loos, Sr. added, “As an organization we’re trying to develop a network where our members can spread their ideas and knowledge. We believe this partnership will help us further that goal.”

 

KSPI joins the United States Association of Professional Investigators - USAPI and the World Association of Private Investigators - WAPI as organizations to also name PI Magazine their official publication.

 

PI Magazine is the only international trade magazine and the most up-to-date resource of information and technology for private investigators and law enforcement detectives with more than 30,000 readers from 22 countries. For more information, call PI Magazine at 1-800-836-3088 or visit the PI Magazine Web site at http://www.pimagazine.com

 

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Federal Bureau of Prisons Can Not Limit Community Corrections Center Placement

 

Federal Prison: Community Corrections Center (CCC) Placement decisions in the Third and Eighth Circuits

The Federal Bureau of Prisons can not limit Community Corrections Center Placement AKA Halfway House Placement to the last 10% of a federal inmates sentence in the 3rd and 8th Circuits, as ruled by both Circuit's of the U.S. Court of Appeals.

(PRWEB) July 15, 2006 -- Community Corrections Center (CCC) Placement decisions in the Third and Eighth Circuits:

In the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit -Woodall v. Bureau of Prisons, 432 F.3d 235 (3d Cir. 2005) and the Eighth Circuit - Fults v. Sanders, 442 F.3d 1088 (8th Cir. 2006), a federal inmate challenged the lawfulness of the Bureau’s regulation which limits community corrections center placement to 10 percent of the sentence to be served, not to exceed 6 months. Both Circuits ruled it inappropriate for the Bureau to categorically limit CCC placements as provided in its federal regulation because it did not allow for full consideration of the factors provided in 18 U.S.C. Section 3621(b). Therefore, inmates in these circuits can once again be directly designated to CCCs and inmates in prisons in these circuit states can be transferred to CCCs in excess of the 10 percent provision.

The Third Circuit includes: Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. The Eighth Circuit includes: Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North and South Dakota.

For more information on how to receive the maximum Community Custody Placement and other programs of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, please contact Federal Prison Consultants, LLC at 800.431.6258.

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Over $11.5 Million in Asbestos Case Awarded By Jury

 

Jury Awards Over $11.5 Million in Asbestos Case

A jury awarded over $1.1 million to a Navy veteran suffering from asbestosis and $400,000 to his wife for the loss of his companionship. The defendant acted with malice or oppression, according to the jury, which added another $10 million in punitive damages against the company.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) July 15, 2006 -- A jury awarded over $1.1 million to a Navy veteran suffering from asbestosis and $400,000 to his wife for the loss of his companionship. The defendant, Asbestos Corporation Limited, acted with malice or oppression, according to the jury, which added another $10 million in punitive damages against the company.

Asbestos Corporation Limited is the owner and former operator of asbestos mines in the Thetford Mines region of Quebec, Canada. The plaintiffs are Joseph and Mary Garza, who currently live in Longmont, Colorado.

In early 2004, Mr. Garza was diagnosed with asbestosis, a progressive and debilitating scarring of the lung tissue that is caused by exposure to asbestos. He was placed on supplemental oxygen, which he has used on a 24-hour basis for over two years. He also takes various medications for chest discomfort and to control the anxiety caused by his breathing problems. Mrs. Garza is disabled and had relied on her husband to perform household services, such as cooking, cleaning, gardening and maintenance.

Mr. Garza was a fireman and boilerman aboard several ships during his career in the Navy from 1948 through 1957. He worked in boiler rooms, close quarters in which he was exposed to asbestos-containing cements, insulation, gaskets and packing.

The Navy often used Eagle Picher Super 66 insulating cement aboard its ships during this time period. Mixing, applying or cleaning up of this dry powder material releases extremely high levels of asbestos, according to expert testimony. Mr. Garza personally mixed and applied Eagle Picher Super 66 insulating cements to make repairs, as well as working near others performing the same tasks, but never received, nor wore any form of respiratory protection. He saw no warnings regarding health hazard on the packaging of this material.

The defendant, Asbestos Corporation Limited, was the exclusive supplier of asbestos fiber to Eagle Picher Industries from 1935 through 1957. The asbestos used in Eagle Picher Super 66 insulating cement was entirely comprised of Asbestos Corporation Limited’s asbestos fiber.

Asbestos Corporation Limited did not put warning labels about asbestos health hazards on its bags until early 1970. Sales brochures, introduced as evidence, showed that the company did not warn about asbestos dangers or advise consumers about safe work practices prior to that date. The company continues to receive income from the mining and sale of asbestos through a limited partnership.

The case is Mary and Joseph Garza v Asbestos Corporation Limited, San Francisco Superior Court, #438144. The plaintiffs were represented at trial by Christopher Andreas and Paul Vaillancourt of the law firm of Brayton Purcell LLP. Asbestos Corporation Limited was represented at trial by Randall Bernard of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP of San Francisco, California.

About Brayton Purcell

For over 20 years, Brayton Purcell has helped clients protect their legal rights in the face of devastating losses such as illness, injuries, and harm to family members. The law firm enjoys a national reputation for the high quality of its personal injury and product liability work, particularly in the area of asbestos litigation. For more information, call 415-898-1555 or visit the firm web site at http://www.braytonlaw.com.

For information about asbestos and asbestos-related diseases, see the firm’s web sites, Mesothelioma Network, http://www.mesotheliomasite.com and Asbestos Network, http://www.asbestosnetwork.com.

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Florida Super Lawyers 2006 Named

 

Boutique Law Firm’s Founding Partners Named Florida Super Lawyers: Criminal Defense Attorney and Property Tax Attorney Garner Top Honors

Criminal Defense Attorney and Property Tax Attorney from Miami Florida Garner Top Honors. Brian Tannebaum and Daniel Weiss of Tannebaum Weiss have just been elevated to the ranks of Florida Super Lawyers.

(PRWEB) July 13, 2006 -- Florida Super Lawyers 2006 has named both founding partners of Tannebaum Weiss, PL to its list of the top 5% of lawyers in the state of Florida.

Brian L. Tannebaum was named one of the top criminal defense lawyers in South Florida and Daniel A. Weiss was one of six lawyers selected in the category of government/cities/municipalities.

Tannebaum’s practice focuses on the areas of state and federal criminal defense and bar grievance matters. Tannebaum stated, “We are very proud to have both our founding partners named as Super Lawyers. Selection to this honor through peer nomination shows the respect accorded our firm by the legal community. “

Selection to the list of Florida Super Lawyers is the most recent honor accorded Tannebaum, who is the Secretary of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the immediate past president of the organization’s Miami chapter.

Weiss stated that his practice addresses “anything related to property and local government regulation,” including property taxation, land use, zoning, outdoor advertising, code enforcement and civil appeals. Weiss has 25 years experience as a local government, appellate and property tax attorney.

For more information visit www.tannebaumweiss.com or visit the blogs of Tannebaum at http://criminaldefenseblog.blogspot.com or Weiss at http://floridapropertytaxappealslawyers.blogspot.com.

Published by Law & Politics, Super Lawyers is an annual listing of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process begins with nomination by members of The Florida Bar and involves a multi-step selection process, including the researching of credentials of nominees, assembling a blue ribbon panel of leading attorneys from each practice area, direct contact with lawyers and law firm representatives, verification of data, and confirmation of the good-standing of candidates.

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Top Security Audits, Guaranteed for International Companies

If You Could Stop a Hurricane, Would You? Or Just Mitigate the Risks? - Strike Corps Offers Top Security Audits, Guaranteed for International Companies

Strike Corps announces new guaranteed, top security audits for international corporations at risk for acts of terrorism. Unlike natural disasters, terrorism is a unique catastrophic risk that is not predictable, therefore not insurable for reasonable premiums to adequately protect both the insurer and the insured. In lieu of terrorism insurance coverage, Strike Corps effectively employs the risk mitigation effects of rigorous, guaranteed security audits to properly manage terrorism risks.

Blanch, NC, July 13, 2006 --(PR.COM)-- Strike Corps announces new guaranteed, top security audits for international corporations at risk for acts of terrorism. Hurricanes are acts of nature. Terrorism is an act of war. Both are catastrophic. You can not stop a hurricane, but you can stop an act of terrorism, guaranteed.

Unlike natural disasters, terrorism is a unique catastrophic risk characterized by an ever changing choice of man-made attack modes and targets. Acts of terrorism, or their scale, are not predictable, therefore not insurable for reasonable premiums to adequately protect both the insurer and the insured.

Post 9/11, there is little evidence to suggest that reinsurers are any closer to returning to the market they fled after the attack, in spite of a big government subsidy. In lieu of terrorism insurance coverage, Strike Corps effectively employs the risk mitigation effects of rigorous, guaranteed security audits to properly manage terrorism risks. From Strike Corps' viewpoint, the fundamental risks from terrorism are more of a function of prevention as opposed to prediction.

To guaranteed these qualified risks Strike Corps plans to conduct an offering of asset based, risked linked catastrophic (CAT) bonds for acts of terrorism, to be marketed and sold as "STRIKE Bonds." Strike Corps offers audited portfolio clients true terrorism risk mitigation along with the liquidity necessary to respond and to recover from any terrorist acts should they occur. STRIKE Bonds employ the capital markets as a capacity provider for terrorism risks. At the same time, STRIKE Bonds enable institutional investors to tap into a broader spectrum of risks. So if an audited facility with a guarantee in force, is attacked and suffers damages, their STRIKE Bond will pay for losses per agreement. The results of the Top Security Audit will help determine the inherent risks to the company from terrorist attacks and the potential fees for Strike Corps' STRIKE Bond.

Traditional security has been more focused on criminal acts, not acts of war. Physical security is the concerted effort to ascertain vulnerabilities to attacks, to avoid or prevent such attacks, to react appropriately and to recover expeditiously to minimize damages, loss of life and business. Most professional security managers appreciate the independent, expert validation of their security programs. Currently comprised of Special Forces cadre, Strike Corps' certified auditors wrote the manual on government and commercial security.

Top Security Audits review security program elements, each checked for effectiveness and then graded to determine an overall score for the program. This professional, comprehensive, systematic approach to evaluating security programs provides the ultimate road map for hardened security in order to truly mitigate risks.

The purpose of any audit is to assure compliance with proper policies and procedures. Strike Corps' Top Security Audit assures the adequacy of the security system controls in place, so to ascertain whether the program established and maintained provides reasonable assurance that vulnerabilities are effectively mitigated to acceptable levels.

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Strike Corps provides professional, guaranteed security audits, crisis related personnel, project management, training and development. The company specializes in professional security auditing and warranty. The goal is to provide audited international clients with the very best in terrorism avoidance, deterrence, response and recovery management stopping acts of terror before they occur. Guaranteed.

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Toll-Free Consumer Bankruptcy Laws Hotline

 

Houston-Based Law Firm, Busby & Lee, P.C. Launches Toll-Free Consumer Hotline to Address Confusion over new Bankruptcy Laws

The Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act, also known as BACPA, not only changed the bankruptcy law, it created a significant amount of confusion and misinformation among consumers, the media and even creditors. In an attempt to help clarify the confusion, the Houston, Texas based law firm of Busby and Lee, P.C. set-up a new consumer bankruptcy hotline number, 1-888-422-6423, to answer general questions about the Act.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) July 12, 2006 -- The Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act, also known as BACPA, not only changed the bankruptcy law, it created a significant amount of confusion and misinformation among consumers, the media and even creditors. In an attempt to help clarify the confusion, the Houston, Texas based law firm of Busby and Lee, P.C. set-up a new consumer bankruptcy hotline number, 1-888-422-6423, to answer general questions about the Act.

The hotline addresses the issues and concerns of individuals facing lawsuits, foreclosure, and/or repossession, particularly individuals who may be contemplating bankruptcy due to debt problems. The hotline was the brainchild of attorneys Michael G. Busby, Jr., and Ricardo Contreras, who along with a dedicated staff of professionals, spent several weeks in the summer of 2005 attending various national seminars in preparation for the implementation of the reform act.

“Many consumers are complaining about collection agencies stating that the consumers cannot file for bankruptcy or that the consumer will not qualify as a result of the new act,” according to Michael Busby, a partner with the firm that specializes in consumer bankruptcy, family law and criminal law, “The truth is that simply may not be the case.”

“While the Act has definitely added to the complexity of the situation, it has not eliminated options for consumers faced with debt-related problems,” he added. “About 80% of those consumers contemplating bankruptcy fall under the median income for their state. Median income is issued by the U.S. census bureau, and it is determined by the household size and income. If the debtor falls below the median income then the debtor will likely qualify for chapter 7.”

Chapter 7 versus Chapter 13
Attorney Ricardo Contreras adds, “For those debtors who fall into the 20% of the above-median income, this doesn’t mean that you are barred from filing a bankruptcy; instead, a test called the “means test” must be performed. Under the “means test,” the debtor’s income is determined by the last six months of income received and guidelines establish whether or not a Chapter 7 filing is applicable or if a Chapter 13 debt consolidation is required.

“Many variables factor into the determination of Chapter 7 versus Chapter 13 eligibility,” Contreras continues. “The new regulations point to the need for professional advice for anyone seeking bankruptcy protection.”

For most debtors the paperwork is the same. However, one constant is that every debtor must undergo credit counseling before the case can be filed. The policy behind the credit counseling requirement is to encourage the debtor to attempt a debt management plan or a consolidation of their credit cards with a non-for-profit entity. The entities approved to conduct the counseling are, for the most part, undergoing a budget analysis, which concludes that filing bankruptcy is the only option. Busby & Lee, P.C., provides the debtor with a list of authorized providers.

Even if a debtor cannot file a Chapter 7, Busby & Lee, P.C., would still recommend a Chapter 13 bankruptcy vs. a private consolidation. Generally, the repayment plan proposed in a Chapter 13 is easier for the debtor to budget than the consolidation payment. Also, many times in a Chapter 13, the debtor will not pay 100% of the credit cards back. Most of the time there is no interest paid on the credit cards, and no issue exists in trying to negotiate lower interest rates, as with the a private consolidation. At the same time, penalties and over the limit fees are no longer assessed against the debtor. Finally, the debtor may consolidate secured debt in the Chapter 13, which cannot be done in a private consolidation.

For more information on Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act, personal bankruptcy, family or criminal law, contact Michael Busby at 713-974-1151 (toll free: 888-422-6423) or visit their website www.busby-lee.com.

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Lawers Laud Aetna, Inc. for Women-Owned Business Support

 

NAMWOLF Lauds Aetna, Inc. for Supplier Diversity Initiatives

The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) lauds Aetna, Inc. after announcing last month a $50 million commitment to support the growth of minority and women-owned businesses over the next four years.

HARTFORD, CT (PRWEB) July 12, 2006 -– The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) lauds Aetna, Inc. after announcing last month a $50 million commitment to support the growth of minority and women-owned businesses over the next four years.

The announcement occurred coincidentally with Black Enterprise selecting Aetna from more than 1,000 of the country’s largest publicly traded companies, and more than 50 global companies to its list of “Best Companies for Diversity.”

“Aetna has taken an important stance on the diversity issue,” said Yolanda Coly, Associate Director of NAMWOLF. “This substantial commitment to diversity continues to demonstrate the company’s dedication to being one of the nation’s best companies for diversity,” she added.

According to Raymond Arroyo, head of Diversity at Aetna, they hope to have 10 percent of all direct purchases from minority and women-owned businesses in 2006. In 2005, Aetna increased spending by 15 percent to a total of $70 million in goods and services as to expand its relationships with minority and women-owned suppliers.

Aetna is one of the nation’s leading diversified health care benefits companies while serving over 28 million members. For more information on Aetna’s culture of diversity, visit them online at www.aetna.com/diversity.

The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (www.namwolf.org) was founded in June, 2001. It is a national trade association comprising a select group of minority and women-owned law firms who exhibit excellence in the legal profession. The primary aim of the organization is to advocate for the increased utilization of minority and women-owned law firms by major corporations and public entities throughout the United States.

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Free Legal Encyclopedia

 

LegalView.com Announces Its New, Free Legal Encyclopedia

LegalView is a new, easy to use, free legal-information resource, for ordinary people seeking information on legal issues and controversies. This new site provides general legal resources such as a legal dictionary and legal encyclopedia, in addition to information about specific legal issues such as mesothelioma and unsafe drugs.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) July 11, 2006 -- LegalView.com today announces the addition of its new Legal Encyclopedia, based on Cornell University’s WEX Encyclopedia. The encyclopedia joins the Legal Dictionary, Legal Directory, and massive legal bookstore as part of a free “everything legal” service bringing legal information and legal resources to ordinary people.

LegalView provides two types of legal information. First, the general legal resources, allowing people to look up legal terms and legal definitions, and to seek legal information through a wide range of legal resources; LegalView’s directory includes many thousands of links to useful online resources, for instance, from legal publications and blogs, to lists of expert witnesses and paralegal services. It also contains a bookstore, with information about tens of thousands of law-related books.

Secondly, LegalView provides information about specific legal issues and legal controversies. For instance, LegalView’s mesothelioma area contains articles about this tragic disease, providing asbestos-related legal information, links to books about mesothelioma, recent press releases and newsfeeds about the subject, and more.

LegalView has information about almost a hundred such legal issues, from class action lawsuits, to unsafe products, from well-known legal controversies such as those related to Vioxx and Bausch and Lomb’s ReNu, to lesser known issues such as Benzene contamination. In each area articles written by LegalView.com’s staff explain the issues in simple terms, while additional, extensive information is provided in the form of press releases, newsfeeds, useful Web sites, government-related articles, and so on. Many of the legal issues also have associated videos, in which an attorney discusses background and details related to the issue. These are often confusing subjects of interest to many people; LegalView tries to cut through the clutter and confusion to help people find the information they need.

LegalView’s new Legal Encyclopedia contains information about many general legal terms and subjects, such as employment discrimination, affirmative action, and even the Geneva Conventions, currently a particularly topical subject. It joins the Legal Dictionary, which defines literally hundreds of legal terms. Just what does In Personam mean? What is a blawg? If your lawyer uses the term Stare decisis, what does he mean? These and many other questions are answered in LegalView’s legal dictionary.

The Legal Encyclopedia is just the latest addition; in the months to come LegalView will be growing, adding many different forms of law-related information, with the aim of helping people understand the law and the legal issues that affect them.

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Hospital to Perform Background Checks

 

Top 50 Hospital Selects ERS Hire to Perform Background Checks

Pre-employment background screening & employment verification company announces agreement with top 50 hospital at University of California Davis Health System.

Pensacola, FL (PRWEB) July 11, 2006 -- ERS Hire, Inc., which provides detailed employment verification and pre-employment background screenings nationwide, announces its agreement with University of California Davis Health System, which includes the top ranking UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California.

Under the contract, ERS Hire will perform criminal background screening services and social security verifications on UC Davis Health System employees.

“We were impressed with ERS Hire because of the services they offer and their compatibility with our HR record system,” said Susan Summers, Manager of Recruitment, Employment and Training & Development in the Department of Human Resources at UC Davis Health System. “We are impressed with ERS Hire’s responsiveness and quick turnaround time.”

The UC Davis Health System chose ERS Hire over four other companies, one of which was an existing provider.

“We are pleased to serve one of the nation’s leading hospitals,” said Jon Socolof, president of ERS Hire. “Our medical pre-employment screening service is one of the fastest growing segments of our business. The fact that we stay on top of all the current regulations make us an attractive option for hospitals and medical facilities.”

The contract for ERS Hire’s services began in April.

For more information, contact Amber Jackson at 800.600.2510 x2471.

About ERS Hire
In addition to its medical pre-employment screening services, ERS Hire provides complete background and pre-employment reports to a wide range of industries nationwide. Reports available include: criminal records, driving records, pre-employment credit checks, social
security trace reports, employment and education verifications, reference interviews and custom screening products. In 2005, the company became a member of The Adaugeo Group, a business incubator located in Pensacola, Florida, providing marketing, financial, operational, and IT support.

About UC Davis Health System
As a premier academic medical center, UC Davis Health System is charged with discovering and sharing knowledge and providing the highest quality care to our community. The organization’s ultimate goal is to advance health both in the local community and around the globe.

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Consider Debt Settlement Before You File bankruptcy

Debt Settlement and Negotiation

 

by SHAWN HART 
 
Debt Settlement and Negotiation

 

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Before you file bankruptcy or start a long debt management plan, consider Debt Settlement. 

Debt settlement is faster than debt management and saves you money. You can reduce your debt greatly through debt settlement or negotiation. If you've experienced any more financial setbacks personally or to your business, and find that you may not be able to meet your financial obligations, you may be able to get the debt relief that you need. Negotiating your debt is a safer, faster, and cheaper alternative to filing bankruptcy. Many financial institutions will work with you to settle outstanding debts for less than what is owed if you can produce evidence of a legitimate financial hardship. If you are deep in debt and currently having a difficult time meeting your financial obligations, its time to take action before bankruptcy is your only financial option. Debt resolution companies can help businesses and individuals resolve their financial problems by negotiating settlements and negotiate plans with creditors.

 

Working with a professional debt management firm will help you relieve the pressure of excessive debt without filing bankruptcy. They can help you get rid of angry debt collectors. A good debt management firm will help you settle debt for less than what is owed. They can also help you resolve lawsuits and disputes related to debt and eliminate the need for expensive and time-consuming litigation.

 

Another way to get rid of bad credit is through a consumer credit counseling agency. These agencies do not set up long-term monthly payment plans for clients. The businesses and individuals that they assist are usually in the "pre-bankruptcy" category, meaning that a more aggressive debt resolution strategy is needed in order for them to avoid bankruptcy. Therefore, their objective is to negotiate settlements with their client's creditors using the limited amount of cash funds that our client has available. If you have some but not all of the money owed and your deadlines are approaching, consumer credit counseling might be better for you.

 

Whether you are working on your personal credit or business credit, it is imperative that you are fully committed. You must decide that resolving your present financial situation is your top priority, and that you are absolutely committed to solving your financial problem while you still have the opportunity to do so.

 

With every day that passes, you are sinking further and further into a financial hole that you may never get out of. Avoiding your creditors will not solve your financial problems. If you are ready to move forward and find out how to solve your present financial predicament without filing bankruptcy, you need to contact a debt negotiation and/or settlement firms and talk with them about your situation as soon as possible to determine what options may still be available to you.

 

If your business that has already claimed bankruptcy or are just starting a company and want to get off to a good start, there is another solution called an Aged Shelf Corporation, or just Shelf Corporation. An aged shelf corporation is a corporation that has had no activity. It was created and put on the "shelf" to age. This corporation is then later usually sold to someone who would prefer to have an aged corporation rather than a new one.

 

There are several reasons a person might want to purchase an Aged Shelf Company. A company with a history is more likely to be selected as a business partner and have more credibility with clients. Some government contracts are only available to companies that have been in operation for a certain number of years. The older your company is, the higher your standings will be in the business community. More importantly, a good Aged Shelf Corporation will have pre-established commercial credit and will help you get a fresh start.

 

Michael Cook is a marketer for Credit Launcher. For more information about credit enhancement, visit CreditLaunchers.com

Malpractice Verdict Returned against 2005 Surgeon of the Year

 

Three Million Dollar Malpractice Verdict Returned against 2005 Cataract and Refractive Surgeon of the Year

Three million dollar malpractice verdict returned against 2005 Cataract and Refractive Surgeon of the Year in Nassau County, New York under index Number 8476/2002.

Garden City, NY (PRWEB) July 10, 2006 -- Keith, Shapiro & Ford, a Garden City, New York based law firm received a three million dollar verdict in a LASIK Malpractice Trial in Nassau County, New York involving a LASIK surgery performed on January 7, 2000 (index number 8476/2002). The plaintiff suffered from post–LASIK ectasia which was claimed to have resulted from pre-existing form fruste keratoconus as well as an insufficient residual stromal bed. It was also claimed that the informed consent was insufficient notwithstanding an eight page Informed Consent Document, a video, a brochure and a general discussion of the risks with a referring optometrist.

The plaintiff, a 43 year old woman, is still wearing contact lenses but her treating optometrist testified that she is getting near to the point where she will only have surgical options.

The Defendant doctor was Eric D. Donnefeld. Donnenfeld who was chosen as the 2005 National Cataract and Refractive Surgeon of the Year by the Journal Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today. Dr. Donnenfeld is Dr. Donnenfeld is a National Medical Director of TLC. has according to his website has trained more surgeons to perform refractive surgery than any other doctor in New York.

The case took nine days to complete and the jury deliberated for approximately five hours. The total jury verdict broken down as $1,000,000.00 for past pain and suffering, $1,000,000.00 for future pain and suffering and $1,000,000.00 for future medical expenses. There was never an offer on the case. The jury rejected the insufficient residual stromal bed theory but found a departure as to the diagnoses of form fruste keratoconus and they also found the informed consent to be inadequate.

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Law Firm Joins NAMWOLF

 

Women-owned Law Firm d'Arcambal Levine & Ousley Joins NAMWOLF

d’Arcambal Levine & Ousley (DLO), a women-owned law firm based in New York, NY, has been admitted to the growing list of notable member firms of The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF).

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 8, 2006 -- d’Arcambal Levine & Ousley (DLO), a women-owned law firm based in New York, NY, has been admitted to the growing list of notable member firms of The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF).

Jodie Ousley, a partner with DLO, remarked: “We are very excited to become a member of such a prestigious organization. NAMWOLF’s goals of expanding and encouraging diversity are inspired and will help to improve the quality and nature of services that are available in the legal profession.”

“It is only appropriate that we provide companies with unparalleled quality and distinction, while at the same time addressing a company’s need for firms around the country,” stated Chairman of the NAMWOLF Board of Directors, Emery Harlan. “d’Arcambal Levine & Ousley offers a variety of practice areas and they have an outstanding record of performance,” he added.

DLO represents leading corporations in financial and insurance services industries throughout New York and New Jersey, and specializes in commercial litigation, including class actions and appeals, concentrating in the following substantive areas:
•    Financial Services, Commercial Contracts, Mortgages and Notes
•    Life, Health, Annuity and Disability Insurance Products, including ERISA Plans and Healthcare Fraud
•    Contract Rescission Actions, Subrogation and Overpayment Programs

DLO is an AV-rated women-owned law firm comprised of skilled attorneys who have gained knowledge and experience through previous practice with major law firms and corporations.

The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (www.namwolf.org) was founded in June, 2001. It is a national trade association comprising a select group of minority and women-owned law firms which exhibit excellence in the legal profession. The primary aim of the organization is to advocate for the increased utilization of minority and women-owned law firms by major corporations and public entities throughout the United States.

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Federal Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Wrongful Death Lawsuit

 

Federal Court Denies Taser International Inc's Motion to Dismiss Wrongful Death Lawsuit

United States District Judge James Ware of the Northern District of California today denied Taser International INC's motion to dismiss claims arising from the February 20, 2005, death of a Monterey County, California, man following repeated shocks from one of its electric shock weapons.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) July 8, 2006 -- United States District Judge James Ware of the Northern District of California today denied Taser International’s motion to dismiss claims arising from the February 20, 2005, death of a Monterey County, California, man following repeated shocks from one of its electric weapons.

On February 20, 2005, Robert Heston, Jr. began acting erratically inside his family’s Salinas, California home. His father, believing his son might be under the influence of drugs, called the police reporting his bizarre behavior. Officers from the Salinas Police Department responded to the Heston home and confronted Mr. Heston. Approximately 4-5 police officers used their Taser electric weapons repeatedly as other officers restrained Heston on the ground. Heston stopped breathing, and then died shortly thereafter.

In the lawsuit, Heston v. City of Salinas, et al., N.D. Cal. Case No. C 05-03658 JW, Heston’s parents alleged that Taser electric shock weapons are unreasonably dangerous and defective for use on human beings because they are sold without warning about the effect of multiple shocks for extended durations, the danger of shocking people who are under the influence of drugs, and the effects of Taser shocks on respiration. The weapon, when used repeatedly and in combination with aggressive police restraints, causes unnecessary deaths.

Taser International, Inc., asked the district court to dismiss the claims of the Heston family, contending that (1) Robert Heston’s death was not reasonably foreseeable, (2) its product is not inherently dangerous, and (3) it had no duty to warn of the dangers of its product.

Judge Ware denied Taser International’s Motion to Dismiss without comment. Taser International has been ordered to respond to plaintiffs’ complaint. No trial date has been set in the case as yet.

Judge Ware’s ruling follows on the heals of a similar ruling by United States District Judge Jeremy Vogel on March 7, 2006 in the case of Rosa v. City of Seaside, N.D. Cal. Case No. C 05-03577 JF. That case, which is also being litigated by Messrs. Burton and Williamson, involves the death of Michael Rosa on August 29, 2004 after he had been repeatedly subjected to multiple uses of Taser electric weapons by police officers from several police agencies.

In denying Taser International’s Motion to Dismiss, Judge Fogel ruled that Taser has a duty to design and manufacture its products to avoid foreseeable dangers arising from their use, and to warn its customers and users of any foreseeable dangers that could arise when people such as Michael Rosa are shocked repeatedly and then subjected to aggressive restraint procedures. No trial date has been set in this case either.

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National Law Journal's Top 10 Litigators Features NITA Faculty Members

 

National Institute for Trial Advocacy Background Unites Five of the National Law Journal’s Top 10 Litigators

The National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) claims five of the 10 litigators featured in The National Law Journal’s June 5 pull-out section entitled, “Winning: Successful strategies from 10 of the nation’s top litigators.”

Louisville, CO (PRWEB) July 7, 2006 -- The National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), recognized as the leading continuing legal advocacy education institution, can lay claim to five of the 10 litigators featured in The National Law Journal’s June 5 pull-out section entitled, “Winning: Successful strategies from 10 of the nation’s top litigators.” Three of these five litigators are current NITA faculty, one was a past faculty member and the other was a past program participant.

“For 35 years, NITA has offered unparalleled advocacy courses nationwide,” said NITA president and chief executive officer, Laurence Rose. “Because we have had the privilege of training some of the country’s finest attorneys, it does not surprise me that so many in the NLJ’s annual top ten were NITA-affiliated.”

The National Law Journal boasts 13,000 subscribers, with an estimated readership of approximately 40,000. The publication selected the laudable litigators according to several criteria. These individuals must possess a lengthy track record of monetarily significant wins. They also must have earned a significant win in the past 18 months or earned defense wins despite the risk of substantial damages. They also could have altered case precedent or won cases that took place in hostile jurisdictions.

Nominations were opened to readers, but then were subjected to rigorous staff research. The top ten litigators were not ranked. The NITA-affiliated litigators in the top ten were: Michael Dockterman – Midwest Regional NITA faculty member; Steven D. McCormick – Midwest Regional NITA faculty member; William C. Price – Southern California Regional NITA faculty member; Gregory P. Stone – NITA in-house faculty; and Stephen D. Susman – Southern Deposition, Hanley/Boulder Advanced, National Session program participant and faculty member.

“The fact that so many of these lawyers are NITA participants or instructors is a reflection of their commitment to improve their art,” said Stone. “I think that suggests that practice makes perfect, or, at least, makes you better.”

About NITA
Founded in 1971, The National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) is a not-for-profit, continuing legal education institution based in Louisville, Colorado. The gold standard in continuing legal education, NITA has more than 35 years experience developing teaching methods and materials for advocacy training. With an average student/faculty ratio of 4:1, NITA practices an experiential, “learning-by-doing” teaching philosophy. Its faculty are respected members of the legal profession, with extensive trial and teaching experience. NITA is also the third largest publisher of legal texts, many of which are used by renowned law schools. NITA’s sole aim is to improve the quality of advocacy in the nation's courtrooms.

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Special Counsel on Halliburton Litigation

 

Truth in Corporate Justice LLC: Special Counsel on Halliburton Litigation

Special counsel to lead plaintiff comments on Greider’s article about Halliburton’s securities litigation.

Oakland, CA (PRWEB) July 6, 2006 -- Neil Rothstein is Founder and Chief Managing Officer ("CMO") of the Worldwide Tree ™ Group (www.worldwidetree.org). The group consists of Truth in Corporate Justice LLC ™ (TCJ), and its subsidiaries, the Global Governance Center LLC, and Class in Action—its law center. Additionally, the Group contains Worldwide Tree Multimedia LLC ™. Contact Truth in Corporate Justice LLC at (310)459-2560 or (800)610-4998 or Neil Rothstein directly at (619)251-0887. TCJ is a limited liability company that will scrutinize, support, and endorse those law firms that adhere to TCJ's ethical and competency standards in order to maintain the integrity of the legal system in the United States. TCJ seeks to empower anyone facing legal problems with education, access, guidance, networking, representation, and more. It avails its resources, access and knowledge to both plaintiffs and defendants and uses its power to empower those who have been injured by corporate greed or by corporations and their directors and officers who might be falsely accused of wrongdoing. Its gateway to the world, the unique Worldwide Tree ™ Multimedia LLC ™ will enrich, entertain and educate you in many ways. The Global Governance Center LLC is your foundation to help empower those most in need. It houses the Foundations, Endowment & Scholarship Project which receives not less than 10 percent of all profits from the Worldwide Tree ™ Group.

Special counsel to the lead plaintiff Neil Rothstein comments on the Halliburton securities litigation:

“The Halliburton securities litigation is progressing well. After years of battling to get to the point of defeating the Motion to Dismiss brought by Halliburton, written discovery (interrogatories) will be propounded upon Halliburton. Pursuant to the Honorable Barbara M. G. Lynn’s Order dated June 13, 2006, all oral discovery must wait until the Motion to Dismiss against the individual defendants is decided.”

OF NOTE: Please see the Truth in Corporate Justice’s Response to William Greider’s article in “The Nation” (posted on June 10, 2006; appearing in the July 22, 2006 issue) at www.halliburtonsecuritieslitigation.com . TCJ’s response is entitled “GREIDER’S ‘LERACH’ ATTACK ON CHENEY MISGUIDED”.

The Worldwide Tree Group (WWT): “Power to Empower”. If you need help, we are here to help. Foundations and endowments should contact the WWT so we can show you how we can be of assistance. There is no charge of any kind to these entities if approved.

The Halliburton Securities Litigation website provides information and updates relating to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Supporting Fund, Inc., et al. v. Halliburton Company, et al. (Master Docket No. 3:02-CV-1152-M), a consolidated class action pending in the Northern District of Texas before U.S. District Judge M.G. Barbara Lynn. This site is maintained by Truth in Corporate Justice LLC, and it is not an official website of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Archdiocese of Milwaukee Supporting Fund, Inc. or any other party, counsel, or participant in this litigation.

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Move By National Institute for Trial Advocacy May Hurt South Bend, Indiana Economy

 

National Institute for Trial Advocacy Moves Headquarters to Louisville, Colorado Boosting Local Economy

The National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), the nation’s leading provider of advocacy training for lawyers, announced the relocation of its headquarters from South Bend, Indiana to Louisville, Colorado. In addition to 40 new full-time employees, the move is estimated to bring the city more than half a million dollars annually.

Louisville, CO (PRWEB) Ju1y 6, 2006 –- The National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), the nation’s leading provider of advocacy training for lawyers, announced the relocation of its headquarters from South Bend, Indiana to Louisville, Colorado. The headquarters staff of 40 will expand NITA’s campus, which includes thirteen mock courtrooms, video review facilities and conference rooms. With a special focus on child advocacy, tribal law, violence against women and death penalty cases, NITA unique methodology focuses on making lawyers more effective advocates for their clients, rather than on book-based legal theory.

In addition to 40 new full-time employees, the move is estimated to bring the city more than half a million dollars annually in lodging and food revenues from the hundreds of lawyers, judges and academics who come from across the U.S. and numerous foreign countries to visit the organization’s high-tech 27,000 square-foot training facility.

“For 35 years, NITA has offered unmatched continuing advocacy skills training. The move to Louisville will bring our central staff back home to Colorado, where our first program was held in 1972. Lawyers throughout the world now visit us here for in-residence programs, lasting anywhere from two days to two weeks,” said NITA chief executive officer and president, Laurence Rose. “We anticipate strong growth in the years ahead, even as we return to our roots.”

About NITA
Founded in 1971, NITA, or the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, is a not-for-profit, continuing legal education institution based in Louisville, Colorado. The gold standard in continuing legal education, NITA has more than 35 years experience developing teaching methods and materials for advocacy training. With an average student/faculty ratio of 4:1, NITA practices an experiential, “learning-by-doing” teaching philosophy. Its faculty are respected members of the legal profession, with extensive trial and teaching experience. NITA also is the third largest publisher of legal texts, many of which are used by renowned law schools. NITA’s sole aim is to improve the quality of advocacy in the nation's courtrooms.

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Sheryl Bass, Corporate Communications/PR Manager
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Virtual Legal Assistant Banishes Clutter and Chaos From Law Offices

 

Law Offices Freed From Clutter and Chaos By The Virtual Legal Assistant

Legal Support Professional Aretha Gaskin announced today the launching of The Virtual Legal Assistant, Inc., a business designed to serve all the administrative needs of an interconnected legal practice without the administrative headaches of extra staff, supplies and the cost that comes with them.

Plainfield, NJ (PRWEB) July 6, 2006 -– Maybe now, the hard-working attorney can get home in time for the school play, and be a global player, too.

Legal Support Professional Aretha Gaskin announced today the launching of The Virtual Legal Assistant, Inc., a business designed to serve all the administrative needs of an interconnected legal practice without the administrative headaches of extra staff, supplies and the cost that comes with them.

“The 21st Century has brought extraordinary flexibility to the workplace,” says Gaskin, “and The Virtual Legal Assistant is how technology can particularly serve the legal community. It’s not just outsourcing; I provide a comprehensive service that enhances the efficiency of a practice while relieving the attorney of administrative clutter.”

As Jeffrey M. Aresty, lawyer and creator of cyberspaceattorney.com points out:
“The essential difference between the digital lawyers of the future, which may turn out to be the only kind of lawyer to thrive in the future, and today’s lawyer, lies only partly in access to technology and in skill in using technology. Rather, the core change in the digital lawyer is an understanding of the value of information in an environment where new tools for processing and communicating information make adding value to information and using information to develop new relationships the central concern of the economic system”.

Gaskin recognized the need for The Virtual Legal Assistant during a 10-year career as a respected support professional at some of New York City’s elite corporate law firms. As she became proficient in the use of all the rapidly changing electronic legal tools, she noticed an inevitable progression toward the virtual office – the unseen assistant who can clean up the to-do list and is never out to lunch.

“What really sets me apart,” says Gaskin, “is that I’ve seen thousands of attorney corrections, and raced for dozens of FedEx deadlines, and juggled numerous clients for overworked attorneys. I know what they need and The Virtual Legal Assistant can provide it. But I’m also an entrepreneur and, like them, I take success seriously.”

On a monthly retainer basis, The Virtual Legal Assistant handles document production, personal and professional travel arrangements, meeting organization, schedule management, purchase orders, bulk mailings, business correspondence, and more.

For more information please contact:
Aretha Gaskin
The Virtual Legal Assistant, Inc.
P.O. Box 2844
Plainfield, NJ 07062
Tel: 908-757-3300
Fax: 908-372-2573
http://www.tvlai.com
arethagaskin @ tvlai.com

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FFW Advises on MIC with MIB Where UDN caused PI and AD

 

FFW Advises on Landmark Motor Insurance Case

Field Fisher Waterhouse take on a major landmark motor insurance case involving the MIB.

(PRWEB) July 5, 2006 -- Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP (FFW) has been instructed by the widow of a passenger killed in a car accident to bring a unique claim for damages against the uninsured driver and the Motor Insurer's Bureau (MIB).

The widow’s husband died from catastrophic injuries sustained in a road traffic accident in August 2002. He had been travelling as a passenger in his own car which was being driven by an uninsured driver. FFW’s client brought claims for damages arising from the uninsured driver’s negligence. The MIB was joined as a defendant to the claim because the driver was uninsured.

A preliminary hearing took place on 11 May this year in which The High Court ruled that the MIB would be liable to satisfy judgement against the uninsured driver. In its defence the MIB unsuccessfully argued that it should not be liable because the claimant's husband, who was the owner of the car, knew that the driver was not insured. As the claimant's husband had this knowledge, the MIB argued he would have been unable to recover damages from them had he survived by operation of an exclusion clause in the Uninsured Drivers Agreement 1999.

However, the Judge held that the exclusion clause clearly applies to passengers who know that their car is being driven by an uninsured driver. The claimant in this case was not a passenger and so the exclusion clause did not apply to her.
                           
Paul McNeil, clinical negligence partner at FFW, comments: “This has been a fascinating case to work from a legal perspective. The case considered the wording of the Uninsured Drivers Agreement and in particular on exactly what was meant by the word ‘claimant’. We successfully argued that the term applied to the widow, rather than the husband.”
Although the Defendants were refused permission to Appeal by the Trial Judge His Honour Judge Seymour QC, the MIB have decided to seek, much to the widow’s disappointment, permission to appeal from the Court of Appeal.

For more details or comment please contact:
Paul McNeil, Clinical Negligence lawyer Practice (020 7861 4019) Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP.

About Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP
FFW is a full service law firm based in the City of London. With 91 partners, over 180 other lawyers and over 250 support staff, we assist a wide range of domestic and international clients, with advice across a full range of commercial legal issues. Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP also houses one of the country's leading personal injury practices.

For more details or comment please contact:
Peter Williams (020 7861 4825)
Andrew Morgan (020 7861 4036)
info @ ffw.com
Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP
35 Vine Street
London
EC3N 2AA
United Kingdom
Tel 020 7861 4000
Fax 020 7488 0084

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Car Accident Lawyer Presented At No Fault Institute Seminar

 

Michigan Car Accident Lawyer David E. Christensen Presented Auto Accident Reconstruction for the No Fault Institute Seminar for Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA)

David E. Christensen of Michigan Auto Law presented on “Auto Accident Reconstruction” at the annual No Fault Institute III seminar of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA), a statewide association of Michigan personal injury attorneys and trial lawyers. It is the largest seminar put on by the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) June 9, 2006.

Detroit, MI (PRWEB) July 5, 2006 -- David E. Christensen of Michigan Auto Law presented on “Auto Accident Reconstruction” at the annual No Fault Institute III seminar of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA), a statewide association of Michigan personal injury attorneys and trial lawyers. It is the largest seminar put on by the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association.

The presentation focused on teaching Michigan personal injury attorneys how to effectively use car accident reconstruction in the court room and how its use should be defended. The No Fault Institute III seminar was developed to provide Michigan personal injury lawyers with an overview of best practice litigation as it relates to various aspects of Michigan No Fault law. Attendees included Michigan auto accident lawyers and personal injury attorneys seeking to develop skills to achieve the most successful verdicts or settlements on behalf of victims of auto accidents.

About Michigan Auto Law – Gursten, Koltonow, Gursten, Christensen & Raitt, P.C.

Michigan Auto Law has been recognized as Michigan’s largest personal injury law firm practicing exclusively in serious car, truck and wrongful death cases.     For over 30 years and 3 generations, the firm has been helping people throughout Michigan, achieving more million dollar verdicts and settlements for car and truck cases than any other Michigan law firm. For more information about Michigan Auto Law, call 1-800-777-0028 or visit www.michiganautolaw.com.

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Attorney Receives 2006 Civil Justice Honor Award

 

Faraci Lange Attorney Anthony A. DiNitto of Rochester New York Receives 2006 Civil Justice Honor Award

Anthony A. DiNitto, a partner in the firm of Faraci Lange, LLP of Rochester, NY receives 2006 Civil Justice Award given by the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

Rochester, NY (PRWEB) July 5, 2006 -- Anthony A. DiNitto, a partner in the firm of Faraci Lange, LLP of Rochester, NY was awarded the 2006 Civil Justice Honor Award by the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

The award was given in New York City on June 29, 2006 at the 39th annual installation of Officers and Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. The ceremony was attended by Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, Judge Judith S. Kaye, New York State Chief Administrative, Judge Jonathan Lippman and Speaker of the New York State Assembly Sheldon Silver

The award is given to trial attorneys who have given tremendous time and effort to advance the cause of the right to trial by jury and to help those who are wrongfully injured or killed.

The New York State Trial Lawyers organization seeks members of the Bar dedicated to the highest professional conduct and ethics, to obtain and disseminate information to further train and educate its members and to educate the public.

Mr. DiNitto is a Partner of the Rochester Firm, Faraci Lange, one of the leading personal injury firms in Western New York. He is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School and is also a sustaining member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. In 2005 he was elected President of the Genesee Valley Trial Lawyers Association, a regional affiliate of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

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