Continue reading Jun 25, 2009
The program provides the refugees with medical and psychological care as well as social and legal services. Buettner said many of them live in isolation in New York, and he will try to help their adjustment to this new culture. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
CGESD to join group in suit over state funding Jun 25, 2009
Chris Thomas, director of legal services for the Arizona School Boards Association, explained in an e-mail to Superintendent Frank Davidson that Prop. 301, approved by the voters in 2000, mandated that the Legislature increase the base level support or other component of the revenue control limit, which is funding for transportation, by the rate of inflation or 2 percent, whichever is lower. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Pettit seeks $600,000 in damages from DUSD Jun 24, 2009
Direst that Business Manger Denise Evans name be provided to The Trust (District insurer) as an authorized district representative for requesting legal services through The Trust. Background. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Law Firms Leaders Feeling Less Grim About the Future, Survey Shows Jun 24, 2009
Expectations about demand for legal services rose to 91 points, up from 83 last quarter. However, profit and revenue growth expectations remained low, at 57 and 66 respectively. (Law.com)
Draft of state audit focuses on city Comptrollers Office Jun 24, 2009
Cerminaro said the remaining $10,400 was for legal services, and the documentation would be provided to the state auditors soon. Cashiers in the office can change the effective date of the tax receipts in the financial system to avoid levying a penalty, according to the audit. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Election Board overrules Jun 24, 2009
The second claim also referenced Section 22-1-4(c) stating, Pursuant to the Tribe s Legal Policies and Procedures, it is the express responsibility of the Legal Department under the direction of the Attorney General to provide such legal services to the Tribal Government and Tribal entities, including the Board. As noted above, the Board is charged with plenary responsibility for conducting tribal elections and is responsible for carrying out these duties either directly or indirectly. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Somerville Tenancy Preservation Collaborative wins $50,000 grant to battle evictions Jun 23, 2009
Additional partners include Cambridge and Somerville Legal Services, Community Action Agency of Somerville, Somerville Homeless Coalition, and Somerville Mental Health Association. Beyond the $470,000 to be awarded to these agencies, an additional $465,729 in emergency flexible funds will be available. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Deacons Australia to Join Norton Rose Group Jun 23, 2009
Norton Rose Group will be a significant global player in legal services bringing together the heritage, strength, scale, and capabilities of two highly successful firms. The Group will have a common global ambition, quality of service to clients, values, systems and procedures. (PR Newswire)
Governor gets firsthand look at water shortage Jun 23, 2009
The letter did not include an amount, but it requested money for unemployment assistance, food, crisis counseling and legal services. Requests for a presidential disaster declaration are rarer for droughts than for other natural disasters. (Fresno Bee)
'Righteous Dopefiend' Jun 22, 2009
They authoritatively trace how homelessness as we know it began with the dismantling of governmental housing assistance programs to low-income people over the past four decades, and then they note how the concurrent whittling of social programs for the poor such as job training, legal services and public transit exacerbated the situation, as did aggressive gentrification in cities such as San Francisco. Mayor Gavin Newsom's push to create thousands of supportive housing units - housing with... (San Francisco Chronicle)
much more. Monday, June 22, 2009 Jun 22, 2009
One Bush administration lawyer who did land a job with a law firm was Gonzales' successor, Attorney General Michael Mukasey (2007-2009), who became a partner at Debevoise & Plimpton, a firm "offering sophisticated legal services" which "places the highest value on collaboration and interdisciplinary cooperation in order to provide clients with seamless representation across practice areas and across continents.". Tommy Thompson, Bush's Secretary of Health and Human Services from 2001-2005, is... (Salon)
PICA Corporation and Suzuki Reconnaissance Advisors Assemble Strong Team for Asia Pacific Security Services Jun 21, 2009
"I am deeply honored and excited that my organization has joined the PICA group. "We are now able to augment multi-jurisdictional coverage of not only North America and Europe, but emerging markets such as Latin America, the Middle East/Africa, and the states of the former USSR for our Asian clientele," Suzuki said. About PICA Corporation PICA Corporation, established in 1982, is one of the largest companies in the world dedicated to brand protection, legal services, loss prevention, risk... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Blissett departure still dogs Ponce Inlet council Jun 21, 2009
The item might have gone unnoticed in a budget amendment presentation by Interim Town Manager Jeaneen Clauss but Council Member Barbara Davis wanted to know about a $20,579 line item reflecting payment for legal services in connection with Blissett's severance package. Davis seemed satisfied with the answer but resident Tom Rutledge wanted specifics. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Juneteenth event celebrates freedom Jun 20, 2009
Other groups will have information on adoption, mentoring, domestic violence, housing, finances, legal services and aging. The African-American Museum of Iowa will host a History in the Park Children's Area with activities related to the Underground Railroad, African traditions and achievements and more, according to Austin Granzow, an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer with the Sioux City Human Rights Commission. (Sioux City Journal)
Haven for Hope benefits from AT&T gift Jun 20, 2009
Haven for Hope will not only provide food, shelter and clothing, but also medical and dental care, job training, legal services. In fact, more than 150 different services will be provided by more than 70 service providers. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Deaf Service Center Announces Election of Lisa Bankert to its Board of Directors Jun 20, 2009
He offers professional probate and estate legal services. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Wilmington joins the fight against homelessness Jun 20, 2009
Additional partners include Cambridge and Somerville Legal Services, Community Action Agency of Somerville, Somerville Homeless Coalition, and Somerville Mental Health Association. The Second Step $20,000 for services in conjunction with the Metro Boston Domestic Violence Collaborative for diversion from shelter and housing stabilization services at the Malden and Revere DTA offices. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
YTB Elects Three New Board Members Jun 19, 2009
Mr. Humes currently provides legal services to corporations, governmental bodies and individuals related to various real estate issues, focusing on land and right-of-way acquisition, construction, contracting and project financing. Mr. Humes is a member of the Missouri Bar, the Illinois State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Institute of Certified Planners and the American Planning Association. (PR Newswire)
Marshland homeless camp given a reprieve Jun 19, 2009
As the bulldozer started up, Candice Greenberg, executive director of Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto, who said she is looking into the legality of the forced removal, told camp residents to hurry to their shelters. She said she is not representing the residents as of now. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Foreclosures in Mass. plummet 58.6% in May Jun 19, 2009
Paul Collier, director of litigation at the WilmerHale Legal Services Center, Harvard Law School s clinical teaching facility in Jamaica Plain that serves many low-income clients, said title companies are balking at insuring titles in foreclosure sales because of the ongoing litigation. Lenders can t provide title to purchases, which means purchasers can t get financing, Collier said. (Boston Globe)
Obama Financial Proposal Contains Sub-Prime Loan Shocker Jun 19, 2009
The unspent portion of the Economic Stimulus Package, the Presidential Election Fund, Americorps, the National Endowment for the Arts, Amtrak, the Nuclear Waste Fund, the Visa Lottery Program, Funding for GOP and Democrat Conventions, Farm Subsidies for Mohair, the Legal Services Corporation, the International Fund for Ireland, Enhancing Education Through Technology, Education Department Attache in Paris, Sugar Subsidies, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Educational, Cultural,... (Human Events Online)
Caine: Lessons from our dads can last a lifetime Jun 19, 2009
Keeping him out of jail was the work of his very capable attorney, nicknamed "Easy Eddie." Capone generously rewarded Eddie for his legal services and Eddie's family grew up in the lap of luxury. As is so often the case, Eddie compartmentalized what he did for a living and how he behaved as a father. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Failure to Supervise Pro Bono Attorney Dooms Divorce Pact Jun 18, 2009
Gesmer, who served as Bedford-Stuyvesant Community Legal Services' litigation director in the early 1980s and is now an acting Supreme Court justice in Manhattan, found "particularly disturbing" Poursine's "failure to find out whether she could have represented the Wife in a contested divorce, with support from inMotion or her firm, or whether the Wife had other alternatives for representation in a contested divorce.". Jason Wolf, who represented Colon, said he believes Poursine gave "proper... (Law.com)
Strong in adversity Jun 18, 2009
He has also provided free legal services and advice to the media. He received his Datukship in 2003 and has since published an autobiography in Chinese entitled I Must Stand Up. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Saul Ewing Puts Its Alternative Fees in Writing on the Web Jun 18, 2009
"It's our sense that what we're seeing right now in terms of the way companies are approaching legal services may be a real paradigm shift in terms of how the industry will work now and in the future," Consedine said. Focusing on the insurance department hearings was an easy first step for the firm, he said, but hopefully it will be one of many areas where the firm can offer these types of arrangements. (Law.com)
Bisbee City Council debates on 1000 Stair Climb resources Jun 18, 2009
Approved shifting 38,000 from the city clerk s office, Community Development and the Public Works garage to Legal Services, Fire and the Senior Center. Approved the re-appointment of Sylvia Anable and Charles Howard to the board of adjustments. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
St. Marys Law School honored Jun 17, 2009
St. Marys Law School honored for free legal services - San Antonio Business Journal ... St. Marys Law School honored for free legal services ... The St. Mary s Center for Legal and Social Justice provides free legal services to the poor, which has been deemed truly exceptional by the commission. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Tax dive has some upside for freelance accountants Jun 17, 2009
The other targets are legal services and group buying in other goods and services. The cutbacks were announced even though the budget predicted continued high levels of growth in employment expenses: 4. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Great escape: budget wins ratings boost Jun 17, 2009
A taskforce led by an "independent chair" would "critically examine government agency spending line-by-line" and "rationalise whole of government spending in areas such as IT and legal services", the budget papers said. The aim would be to continue "efficiency dividends" cutting the government spending by 1 per cent a year for the next two years and by 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
LifeWorks Mentoring to Become Program of L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center Jun 16, 2009
Our wide array of services and programs includes: free HIV/AIDS care and medications for those most in need; housing, food, clothing and support for homeless LGBT youth; low-cost counseling and addiction-recovery services; essential services for LGBT-parented families and seniors; legal services; health education and HIV prevention programs; transgender services; cultural arts and much more. Visit us on the Web at. (PR Newswire)
Trouble on the hill: The danger next door Jun 16, 2009
An unbuttoned labor of love, in a way, and influenced, though not always tastefully, by those who's need for mel's legal services was as urgent as their wallets were empty. Tom Ellington-Wills: "Hey, I can't afford to pay your legal f-- fee, but can I build a deck? Or can I build a-- you know, whatever? Can I do s-- you know, what--Keith Morrison: And that would be okay with him?Tom Ellington-Wills: "How can I work it out. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Former client accuses Newhouse of misleading conduct Jun 16, 2009
GEORGE NEWHOUSE, the former mayor of Waverley who stood for Labor against Malcolm Turnbull at the last federal election, was involved in a conflict of interest when he provided legal services to two parties involved in a bungled loan, a court has heard. Alexandra Kilroy, a former client of Mr Newhouse, alleges the practising lawyer was negligent in legal advice he gave her in relation to an unsecured $500,000 loan she made to her former boyfriend Simon Elcham, a developer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
At your service Jun 16, 2009
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida: For those unable to afford adequate legal counsel in non-criminal matters. 386-258-5600 (Daytona Beach area); 800-363-2357 (West and Southeast Volusia); and 800-405-1417 (Flagler County). (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
COMMENT: Think Outside The Box Jun 16, 2009
This team would create awareness on new laws through written and visual materials in the local language; advise those coming to the camp with particular problems; and provide a referral system about legal services and legal aid if people want to file a case. It could cost as little as Rs 1. (India Times, India)
Winstead adds three new attorneys to S.A. office Jun 16, 2009
Winstead is a business law firm that provides legal services to mid-market and large businesses. Some of its practice areas include commercial litigation, corporate securities, government relations, intellectual property and labor. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Home buyers' stamp duty surprise Jun 16, 2009
Mr Roozendaal also announced a "Better Services and Value Plan" which, together with a "Better Services and Value Taskforce", would "critically examine government agency spending line-by-line" and "rationalise whole of government spending in areas such as IT and legal services". The aim would be to continue "efficiency dividends" cutting the spending throughout government by 1 per cent a year for the next two years and by 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Les Schwab fights quota that would restrict cheap tires Jun 16, 2009
If we don t have that product to provide to customers, then that s going to impact them and that s going to impact us, Jodie Hueske, Les Schwab s vice president for legal services, told The Bend Bulletin newspaper last week. Hueske, according to the paper, declined to say what percentage of the tire seller s product comes from China. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Calif., Other States Slash Funds For Legal Aid Jun 16, 2009
Desperate Sacramento County officials face a deficit of $140 million and say legal services for the poor may be cut by 24 percent. Prosecutors haven't been spared, either. (Newsmax)
2nd Circuit Sends Dispute Over Lockerbie Fees Back to Lower Court Jun 6, 2009
But Leval said use of the Hudson letter was "impermissible" because Hudson not only referred to Emery Celli's lobbying work in the letter, but also submitted an affidavit to the court saying that "but for the advocacy and legal services" provided by the law firm, "at a time when the chance of holding Libya accountable was minimal, the ultimate success of the cases against Libya would not have been realized.". The second mistake was the lower court's consideration of a letter sent by Emery Celli... (Law.com)
Alva native participates in OBA Summer Intern Program Jun 6, 2009
The Association represents approximately 260 banks across the state, supporting the industry with a broad array of services including government relations, education, legal services, fraud training and communications. COMMENTS. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Obama trip full of risks Jun 6, 2009
Legal Services of New York seeks sta. Find stable employment with Catholic. (Albany Times Union)
More of this story Jun 6, 2009
Earlier this week, members of the Westerly High School Renovations Subcommittee checked one task off this list: they hired Orsinger & Nardone, a Westerly firm, to provide legal services. The firm s attorneys, Jon Lallo and William Nardone, already serve as co-solicitors for the school district, but will be paid beyond their regular retainer for this project. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Attorneys more receptive to alternative billing as economy forces belt-tightening Jun 6, 2009
While it draws a chuckle or two from those on the receiving end of bills for legal services, it s no laughing matter for law firms. The economy is forcing many of their corporate clients to rein in costs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Chicago Patent Attorneys Take 3rd for the U.S. in 2009 Patent Cup Sailing Race Jun 6, 2009
MBHB provides comprehensive legal services to obtain and enforce our clients' intellectual property rights, from navigating patent office procedures to litigating complex infringement actions. MBHB prosecutes patent and trademark applications in both the U.S. and abroad, handles intellectual property litigation matters in trial and appellate courts across the country, and counsels clients nationwide and worldwide on the enforcement and defense of their intellectual property rights. (PR Newswire)
Compassion core to a healthy human Jun 6, 2009
Legal Services of New York seeks sta. Support Technician (OA) WATERVLIET A.. (Albany Times Union)
Bank robbery suspects' getaway car runs out of gas Jun 6, 2009
Legal Services of New York seeks sta. Foreman: Commercial Contractor Seeki. (Albany Times Union)
Roberts announces senate bid Jun 5, 2009
She is the ranking Republican on the state Judiciary Committee, and sits on the Finance and Legislative Legal Services committees. She was this year appointed to the state s special task force on economic recovery. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
McDermott cuts 72 workers in latest round Jun 5, 2009
A downturn in the need for legal services has many firms paring payrolls, cutting starting salaries and even delaying the start of new associates. Mr. Freishtat wrote that departing Class of 2008 associates can become paid public interest fellows who work with community service organizations. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Saved from eviction, Katrina survivors to buy caravans for a buck Jun 5, 2009
"We were going to have another homeless crisis on our hands," said Laura Tuggle, of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, a free legal aid program in New Orleans. "The fear among people was that one day they were going to come back to the trailer they had been living in and it would just be gone.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Management fees a licence to bill? Jun 5, 2009
Lets take the case of a US MNG (USCo) which charges its Malaysian subsidiary (MCo) a management fee of US$1mil for the provision of finance, treasury and legal services ... Taking our example, if MCo is paying USCo a management fee of US$1mil and one of the services provided relates to legal services. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Colo. Center on Law & Policy chief departs Jun 5, 2009
CCLP says it works to secure justice and promote economic security for all Coloradans, and to provide the critical advocacy formerly provided by federally funded legal services programs. The Aurora-based NACC is a nonprofit child advocacy association that provides legal representation for children. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Law firms stay close to clients, diversify to make money Jun 4, 2009
Small to mid-sized firms, which usually employ fewer than 25 attorneys, specialize in certain practice areas rather than trying to be a one-stop shop for legal services ... And it s essential to build a solid network with other firms and attorneys in town who can offer expertise and legal services in areas a small firm can t, said Barry A. Sullivan, managing partner for Bickerton Lee Dang & Sullivan ... Being smaller forces you to be creative to find a solution, and one of the things that sets... (Pacific Business News, HI)
Workplace Flexibility winners named Jun 4, 2009
Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education, Phoenix. Arizona Weddings magazine and Web site, Scottsdale. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
2 US journalists stand trial in North Korea Jun 4, 2009
Legal Services of New York seeks sta. PROGRAM-NO CREDIT CHECK NO MONEY DOW.. (Albany Times Union)
StandUp For Kids relocates to Atlanta Jun 4, 2009
Law firm provided pro-bono legal services for the past 18 months. Carpet manufacturer Beaulieu donated the carpeting, and Hon Furniture donated all the office furniture. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
DiscoverReady opens Charlotte office Jun 4, 2009
The New York-based company provides offshore legal services, technology management, document review and outsourced document management to corporations. The office is at 129 W. Trade. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
`Kingpin' of downtown revival dies Jun 4, 2009
In addition to being a president and member of the Racine County Bar, Josten was also on the Wisconsin State Bar Board of Governors, board member and president of the Wisconsin Parkinson's Association, a member of the Racine County Opportunity Center, the Downtown Racine Association, treasurer of the Racine County Area Foundation, co-founder and past Chairman of the Civil Legal Services and Catholic Social Services, and a member and a past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus. Article Rating. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
PERSONAL STORIES: Two Americans recall the terror of Tiananmen Square Jun 4, 2009
On my days off I stop by Manhattan s Immigration Court to volunteer my legal services to asylum applicants from China. The difference between my life and theirs is vast. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
WilmerHale Tells Some Lawyers to Start Looking for Work Elsewhere Jun 3, 2009
That said, many of our clients have been adversely affected by the recession and we therefore have seen a decline in demand for legal services in some practice areas. This does have consequences for how we manage attorneys, and economic considerations and demand for services do affect the career guidance we give lawyers, but we have not conducted layoffs and have no plans to do so. (Law.com)
Lawyers for 'America's Most Wanted' Fugitive Can't Reverse Bail Forfeiture to Get Paid Jun 3, 2009
Yannotti and LeWinn said they recognized Pavlinic and Wronko have an interest in being paid for their legal services. That still could happen, because Armstrong's order did not preclude it. (Law.com)
Economy Makes Employee Assistance Programs More Important Than Ever Jun 3, 2009
Free and discounted legal services. Will preparation. (PR Newswire)
Dutchmen give it college try Jun 3, 2009
Legal Services of New York seeks sta. highly motivated individual wiht str. (Albany Times Union)
Dorsey & Whitney lays off 55 Jun 3, 2009
Our clients are looking for an easy way to save money and less legal services is a way, he said. The firm s incoming class of first-year lawyers is still scheduled to start Nov. 30. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Legal regulator dismisses complaints against Keddies Jun 2, 2009
The Legal Services Commissioner, Steve Mark, dismissed complaints against the lawyers Russell Keddie and David Marocchi and the barristers they retained, David Campbell, SC, and Tim Meakes. Mr Campbell was paid $40,000 for Mr Gu's complex matter, which settled on the first day of scheduled hearings in Singapore in 2006, along with eight other cases. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
'Twilight' takes a bite out of MTV Movie Awards Jun 2, 2009
Legal Services of New York seeks sta. operators cators. (Albany Times Union)
