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North Yorkshire Solicitors, Scotts Wright, Secure Law Society’s New Quality Mark

May 10, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Legal

Scotts Wright Solicitors in North Yorkshire has secured membership to the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme – the mark of excellence for the home buying process. The family firm, with offices in Leyburn, Catterick Garrison (members of Forces Law) and Hawes, underwent rigorous assessment by the Law Society in order to secure CQS status, which …

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WITHERS & ROGERS APPOINTS NEW CHAIRMAN

May 9, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Legal

Andrew Thompson and Marisa Broughton have both been invited to join the partnership. Patent attorney, Andrew, is based at the firm’s London office and specialises in software and telecommunications technologies. He is currently responsible for administering a number of patent portfolios within the fields of GPS and mobile phone antenna design and operation. Marisa, who …

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WITHERS & ROGERS CEMENTS ITS EXPANSION WITH KEY PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS

May 9, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Legal

Andrew Thompson and Marisa Broughton have both been invited to join the partnership. Patent attorney, Andrew, is based at the firm’s London office and specialises in software and telecommunications technologies. He is currently responsible for administering a number of patent portfolios within the fields of GPS and mobile phone antenna design and operation.   Marisa, …

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Owners of French property beware – tax changes could hit your children

April 19, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Law

British owners of property in France have been warned that their children may face much higher inheritance tax bills if a new government wins the election on Sunday 22 April.   Matthew Cameron, head of the French legal services team at Cambridge and Norwich solicitors Ashton KCJ, is urging owners to take timely advice.   French …

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Gold & Gold, P.A. Takes Step towards Charity

April 10, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Legal

Coral Gables, FL (your-story) April 9, 2012 – Gold & Gold, P.A., a renowned accident lawyer Miami firm, represents individuals and their families who experience serious injury or death due to the negligence of others. Recently, Gold & Gold, P.A. has ventured into charity work, committing itself to the community as a charitable organization through …

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Research shows gap in patent filing activity for biological drugs and small molecules is widening, says Withers & Rogers

April 2, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Law

The number of patent applications filed by leading pharmaceutical companies for biological drugs has exceeded those for small molecules for at least the last 15 years but there is now evidence that the gap has increased significantly since 2007, according to research by Withers & Rogers.   Research into the patent filing activity of the …

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Don’t water down Patent Box, says Withers & Rogers

April 2, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Law

Looking ahead to this week’s Budget Statement, Withers & Rogers is urging the Chancellor not to do anything to water down the Patent Box and ensure that R&D-led businesses in the UK feel the benefit of the tax incentive as soon as possible.   Under the current legislative framework for the incoming Patent Box, any …

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Unified patent system will make patents more valuable and could lead to more enforcement actions in Europe, says Withers & Rogers

April 2, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Law

The proposed unified patent system will make patents more valuable and could result in an increase in enforcement actions in Europe as companies seek to protect their innovations in a densely populated marketplace, according to Withers & Rogers.   While intellectual property professionals wait for a decision by the European Commission about where the proposed …

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Sulzer wins patent dispute with Ritter GmbH

March 13, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Rulings

You are familiar with Sulzer Chemtech AG as an innovative company which has been able to gain your confidence with its high-quality products. It is our goal to set new technical and quality standards by constantly introducing new products and further developments and so remaining the leader in our field. Unfortunately, our success also tempts …

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Express Solicitors Offers to Help with PIP Breast Implant Claims

March 12, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Law

Manchester, United Kingdom, (17th February, 2012) – Express Solicitors, a national firm of fully accredited solicitors specialising in no win no fee claims, reveals that they are now able to help women who have been fitted with Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) breast implants. Approximately 50,000 women throughout the UK have been fitted with implants by …

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Netlaw Media Sells Out its 6th Major Law Event in Succession

March 5, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Legal

Leading UK legal event, training and information provider Netlaw Media in association with Charles Christian, Editor in Chief of the Legal Technology Insider, has today announced that their upcoming legal technology conference and exhibition ‘LawTech Futures 2012 – The Future of Legal Technology’ has reached a capacity sell out. Today’s announcement by Netlaw Media has …

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Data is the new oil – and ‘publicy’ is the new default by Gerd Leonhard, Keynote Speaker at LawTech Futures 2012 – The Future of Legal Technology’ in London, 15th March 2012

March 2, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Legal

When observing the explosive growth of the mobile Internet, the ubiquitous availability of ever more powerful digital devices as well as the global boom in social networking, it becomes patently clear that there is a common economic force behind these trends, and that force is data. In this hyper-networked society, everyone seems to want to …

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Modern Family Builder Announces Launch: Full-service surrogacy consultancy and legal practice forms in Beverly Hills, CA

February 28, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Legal

Modern Family Builder Announces Launch Full-service surrogacy consultancy and legal practice forms in Beverly Hills, CA   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February, 27, 2012 CONTACT INFORMATION: info@modernfamilybuilder.com   BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Modern Family Builder is pleased to announce its formation and launch as a full-service surrogacy consultancy and legal practice based in Beverly Hills, CA. …

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Navigating critical developments in personal injury law to mitigate risk and establish liability

February 27, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Legal

There are increasing reports of cases in which the legal costs involved in a personal injury case dwarf the claim. The Association of British Insurers has recently revealed that solicitors are currently charging £2.4 million per day in fees to settle RTA claims. Many have pointed to astronomical legal fees as evidence of the so-called …

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Does The Pirate Bay case signal a move towards increasing obligations for ISPs?

February 27, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Legal

Major music groups have gone a step closer to getting internet service providers to prevent their millions of customers from accessing The Pirate Bay website in the UK. A high court decision ruled that The Pirate Bay and its users illegally shared copyrighted music, a decision is expected in June as to whether ISPs should …

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Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) Lawsuit Loans Now Available for Railroad Accident Lawsuits

February 22, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Legal

Scottsdale, AZ ( your-story ) February 21, 2012 – Bridgeview Legal Funding today announced Pre-Settlement Lawsuit Loans for Railroad Accident Lawsuits.   New Lawsuit Loans available for railway workers who have been injured on the job and are engaged in railroad accident lawsuits. “We’re pleased to be able to offer Pre-Settlement Cash Advances for Railroad Accident …

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Commercial Litigation Financing Lawsuit Advances Now Available for Funding up to $10 Million

February 17, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Law

Scottsdale, AZ ( your-story ) February 17, 2012 – Bridgeview Legal Funding today announced Pre-Settlement Lawsuit Loans for Commercial Litigation.   New Lawsuit Loans available for corporations and law firms engaged in commercial litigation. “We’re pleased to be able to offer Pre-Settlement Cash Advances for Commercial Litigation. Complex corporate lawsuits sometimes take years to settle and …

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Yorkshire’s first ‘fixed fee’ divorce launches

February 2, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Legal

Otley, West Yorkshire ( your-story ) February 1, 2012 – Dovetail Divorce Solutions is the brainchild of Leeds-based IFA Robert Cresswell of Gordian Financial Services, and Wakefield-based coach Clare Walters of Absolute Specialists. Both are firm believers in collaborative family law; an approach to divorce where separating couples avoid court by working with specialist lawyers …

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Ospero launches ‘Distribution as a Service’ data privacy solution

January 28, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Legislation

Global Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) firm, Ospero, is proud to announce the launch of its new ‘Distribution as a Service’ (DaaS) offering, to mark the fifth annual International Data Privacy Day on 28 January 2012. London, UK, January 25, 2012 — Global Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) firm, Ospero, is proud to announce the …

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FlashPark announces response to Welsh parking ticket complaint

January 20, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Legal

FlashPark has reacted swiftly to language problems concerning a parking ticket issued in the English language in Wales. London, UK, January 20, 2012 — Private parking enforcement agency FlashPark has reacted swiftly to language problems concerning a parking ticket issued in the English language in Wales. Noel Jones, 54, and his daughter Bethan, 26, were …

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Proner & Proner Release Their Interactive Map Of The Biggest And Best Motorcycle Rallies In 2012

January 16, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Legal

Manhattan,New York,January 14th, 2012-Proner & Proner announced today the release of their 2012 Interactive Rally Map highlighting some of the biggest and best motorcycle rallies across the United States. According to law firm founder Mitchell Proner, a motorcycle rider himself, this is the first time Proner & Proner has sponsored the motorcycle rally map which …

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Israel Minister of Welfare Moshe Kahlon Retaliates Against Shared Parenting Activists

January 16, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Law

Moshe Kahlon, Minister of Welfare announced a series of measures to suppress fathers’ protest against official policies of exclusion of men from children’s lives, and against shared parenting. One month after a visit by a United Nations freedom of speech rapporteur, Frank La Rue to Israel, the Israeli Minister of welfare has stepped up the …

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Tata Consultancy Services confirmed as the Event Partner of the UK’s Biggest One Day Legal Technology Event.

January 11, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Legal

  Charles Christian and Netlaw Media today announced that Tata Consultancy Services have been officially named as the Event Partner of the LawTech Futures 2012 legal IT conference and exhibition in London.   Taking place on the 15th March 2012, Frances Anderson of Netlaw Media said “We are delighted with the partnership between TCS and …

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Netlaw Media and Potentio launch CXinLaw – A New Consumer Experience Platform for Law Firms

January 11, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Legal

  Netlaw Media has announced a partnership with service experts Potentio to offer an innovative platform of tools and programmes for legal service providers which are designed to create and support the delivery of outstanding customer service.   Following twelve months of detailed planning, CXinLaw will combine the sector knowledge of one of Europe’s most …

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New Jersey Issues Final Energy Master Plan

January 9, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Legal

After significant delays, New Jersey finally released the State’s 2011 Energy Master Plan. As expected, the plan provides a significant commitment to solar power, but also addresses this year’s dramatic drop in SREC prices. The plan didn’t over incentivize the solar industry, and expands on the energy conservation incentives for existing buildings which is important …

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FICCI backs AMRI directors, calls for release

January 4, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Law

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, a leading chamber, has requested the government of West Bengal to release AMRI’s seven directors who were arrested after the December 9 fire disaster. The chamber has argued its case both on grounds of fair play and preempting the rise of negative sentiment among investors. “… …

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European Arrest Warrant is being regularly misused by Hungarian Authorities

January 2, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Law

Hungarian Courts and Prosecutors use the European Arrest Warrant without paying attention towards proportionality The European Arrest Warrant (EAW) is considered to be a “success story” by crime-fighting authorities all over the EU. Though there is truth in this when thinking of the fight against severe and organised crime, the picture looks different when we …

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Metropolitan Phoenix Boys & Girls Club Names Weiss Brown Lawyer Michael Detro to Leadership Council

December 20, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Legal

Scottsdale, AZ ( your-story.org ) December 20, 2011 – Capping a year of successes for Scottsdale, AZ-based law firm Weiss Brown, lawyer Michael Detro has been named to the Leadership Council of the Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix. The Leadership Council of the Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix recognizes emerging professionals …

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Express Solicitors Announce Associate Promotions

December 19, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Law

Manchester, United Kingdom, (16th November, 2011) – Express Solicitors, a national firm of fully accredited solicitors specialising in no win no fee claims, announce that they have promoted two talented and passionate employees to associate positions. Express Solicitors believe in nurturing talent and rewarding hard work, which is why they have recently promoted Laura Edgeley …

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“Best Law Firms” Names Weiss Brown Among Top Law Firms for Venture Capital & Three Other Categories

December 14, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Legal

Scottsdale, AZ (  your-story.org ) December 14, 2011 – Scottsdale, AZ-based law firm Weiss Brown and its founder Scott Weiss have been recognized for its excellence by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® in numerous categories in its 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Weiss Brown was recognized by Best Law Firms in the specific …

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