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VLG lawyers were highly prized amid Heller s break up because some of VLG s long list of clients likely will grow into bigger concerns needing more legal services. VLG counsels its clients -- startup companies mostly -- on everything from early financing and incorporation to initial public offerings and mergers. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Strict codes for scouting schools Oct 6, 2008
"The two would conduct a proper assessment and check the bona fides of the person who wanted to visit the school. They would also have access to the legal services directorate which would give legal opinion on the validity of the visit." They'd be encouraged to ask more questions, she said. If they came to the decision that it was okay, the principal would then liaise with the school community and request explicit permission from the parents before that person came to visit. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Losers' fear over advice reforms Oct 6, 2008
The Legal Services Commission proposes to create eight Community Legal Advice Networks (Clans) offering both general advice and legal representation ... Complex cases involving solicitor's advice or representation in court are paid for through the legal aid system funded by the Legal Services Commission (LSC). (BBC News -- UK)
Pastor returned to First Amendment debate Oct 6, 2008
If Hice's McCain endorsement does turn into a legal battle with the IRS, he and the other pastors involved in Pulpit Freedom Sunday will receive legal backing from the Alliance Defense Fund, an Arizona-based nonprofit that provides legal services to defend conservative Christian issues. "We're not trying to do anything sneaky," Hice said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Border bloodshed likely to worsen, experts warn Oct 6, 2008
You are talking about paper suppliers, printing companies, legal services, he said. If a company doesn't expand in Tijuana, San Diego loses out on jobs. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Drug law repeal urged Oct 5, 2008
"I'm excited about alternatives to incarceration," said Gavin Cook, a staff attorney with Prisoners Legal Services of New York, who carried petitions. "We can get a lot of mileage out of doing something differently.". (Albany Times Union)
Lawyer swaps pay for satisfaction Oct 5, 2008
As director of legal services for Disability Rights North Carolina, Rittelmeyer, 52, spends his days advocating for people who can't always speak for themselves. He makes half the money he did as a lawyer in private practice, but in that world, he says, job satisfaction often comes one client at a time. (News & Observer)
Economy sheds most jobs since 2003, more cuts seen Oct 5, 2008
Manufacturers (especially auto makers), home builders, retailers, securities and investment firms, hotels and motels, accountants and bookkeepers, architects and engineers, and legal services all cut back. So did temporary help firms usually a barometer of future hiring. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Lawyers' bills face test of honesty Oct 4, 2008
The profession's watchdog, the Office of the Legal Services Commissioner, is investigating numerous complaints by clients against Keddies. The firm, which made 14 staff including five lawyers redundant this week, maintains it has done nothing wrong and is confident the commissioner will dismiss all the complaints. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ghana Judiciary Service to get modern facilities - CJ Oct 4, 2008
"It is not about lawyers but about people, that you have been called to serve. It is always about compassion," she said and advised them to sometimes do voluntary work to help those who are in need of legal services but do not have money to pay. "The occasional pro bono work will not do you harm, it will not hurt your pocket. To the contrary, it will earn you respectability and honour.". (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Council on Aging for the Oct. 2 edition Oct 4, 2008
Attorney Betsey Crimmins of the Senior Citizen s Law Project of Greater Boston Legal Services will be at the center on Thursday, Oct. 9, 1:30 p.m. to discuss Advance Directives and Powers of Attorney. After her presentation she will be available to meet with you and prepare these documents free of charge. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Police issues concern residents of Patagonia Oct 4, 2008
Twelve pages of the memorandum are from the Arizona Administrative Office of the Courts - Legal Services. The relationship between towns and cities and municipal courts is spelled out. (Nogales International, AZ)
Hayward Blackledge III, 56, drummer and political activist Oct 3, 2008
In the 1970s, with law courses he had taken at the Harvard Extension School, Mr. Blackledge worked as a paralegal at Cambridge-Somerville Legal Services, helping clients with rent control problems, facing eviction, and living in homes infested with rodents. As an adjunct professor, his family said, he also taught law at Bentley College and at Harvard extension classes. (Boston Globe)
Lottery Scheme Targeted The Elderly Oct 3, 2008
The victim later sent more money, which he thought was payment for legal services, authorities said. Fine said he interviewed Hioe outside his home in April of this year. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Public defenders cutting services Oct 3, 2008
getoverit wrote on Sep 30, 2008 4:26 PM:" ODF, According to Judge Joyce, a PD is only required for a crime in which the state is seeking jail time.Depending on how you read Missouri Revised Statues 600.042 answers that question.Under this section it states "(6) For whom, in a case in which he faces a loss or deprivation of liberty, any law of this state requires the appointment of counsel; however, the director and the defenders shall not be required to provide legal services to persons charged... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Attorney Jamie Verdi Establishes Michigan Patient Advocacy Liaison, PLLC, to Serve Nursing Home Patients and Family Members Oct 3, 2008
MI-PAL is dedicated to providing personalized legal services to patients in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. MI-PAL works closely with its clients and their family members to identify and resolve problems that arise with quality of care. (Primezone Releases)
Until debt do us part Oct 3, 2008
Jenny McMillan, head of Estate Planning at Trust Legal Services at Trust Company, says: "With joint bank accounts if one of the account holders becomes bankrupt, his or her interest in the account will be an asset of the estate in bankruptcy. That interest may be equivalent to 50 per cent of the balance or may be more or less than that. "If separate accounts are held, the spouse's account should not become an asset of the estate in bankruptcy, unless the trustee in bankruptcy is able to show the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
HCCA Announces Audit & Compliance Committee Conference, October 27-29, 2008, Fort Lauderdale, FL Sep 25, 2008
Distinguished Faculty The Audit iance Committee Conference features a distinguished faculty from accounting and audit experts and advisors to heads of compliance, ethics and legal services. For a listing of faculty and sessions click here: df Registration information Compliance officers may attend with their board member. (PR Newswire)
Cle Elum approves water policy changes Sep 25, 2008
Michael Kenyon of Kenyon Disend, the law firm that provides legal services to the city, said the second version of the policy removes language obligating the city to provide water but doesn t preclude the city from providing it. The policy also removes a reference in the previous draft to 200 acre feet of water and says the city determines the amount of water available and evaluates and prioritizes all applications for municipal water use. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
DiVitas adds mobile unified communications to its FMC client Sep 25, 2008
"Our staff attorneys have different offices in different buildings, and they are constantly traveling from building to building to hold ; legal services clinics. If I put a desk phone in each office, that drives them crazy. They can't manage all those phones." ... "Our staff attorneys have different offices in different buildings, and they are constantly traveling from building to building to hold ; legal services clinics. If I put a desk phone in each office, that drives them crazy. They can't... (SearchMobileComputing.com)
Council on Aging from the Sept. 25 edition Sep 25, 2008
Advance Directives and Powers of Attorney Attorney Betsey Crimmins of the Senior Citizen s Law Project of Greater Boston Legal Services will be at the Sr. Center on Thursday, Oct. 9, 1:30 p.m. to discuss Advance Directives and Powers of Attorney. After her presentation she will be available to meet with you and prepare these documents free of charge. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Winstead Congratulates Firm's 46 Texas Super Lawyers Sep 24, 2008
Winstead attorneys and consultants serve as trusted advisors to mid-market and large businesses, providing a core range of legal services that are critical to their operation and success. From its well-known reputation in real estate and financial services to its corporate and high-stakes litigation practice, Winstead delivers practical knowledge and responsive service. (PR Newswire)
James Scheske takes helm of Akin Gump in Austin Sep 24, 2008
Scheske serves on the boards of the Texas Advocacy Project and Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas. Akin Gump has more than 900 lawyers in 12 offices including about 30 attorneys in Austin. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Kokua Line: Packaged fresh meats must be kept separate Sep 24, 2008
An entity approved for tax-exempt status under Section 237 23(a)(3) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes should be providing its members "death, sick, accident, prepaid legal services, or other benefits." ... An entity approved for tax-exempt status under Section 237 23(a)(3) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes should be providing its members "death, sick, accident, prepaid legal services, or other benefits.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Lawsuit says lawyer ad rules are unfair Sep 24, 2008
The new rules "prohibit common and innocuous advertising techniques that have no real potential to deceive consumers," and enforcing them would force lawyers to abandon, at great expense, existing ads that deliver truthful information to the public about their legal rights and available legal services, the lawsuit argues. The suit maintains that changes in the advertising rules were approved without evidence they are needed and "appear to be motivated solely by a general distaste for certain... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Best responses to 14 stressful situations Sep 24, 2008
Then: Enlist legal services if you feel your dismissal involves discrimination or breach of contract, advises Pearl Zuchlewski, former chair of the New York State Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section. But don't threaten legal action before you've confirmed with a lawyer that your case has legs, and try not to burn bridges with your former employer. (CNN)
Visalia woman retakes home Sep 24, 2008
"It forces their hand a little more" said lawyer Suzanne Swenk from Central California Legal Services, which is assisting Senior Legal Hotline of Sacramento. Swenk said the home was sold out from under Bryant to Fannie Mae in April, and in May the locks were changed by a real estate agent before Bryant had fully moved out. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
County treasurer sparks unrest with lawsuit Sep 24, 2008
County supervisors and administrators disagree, saying Hoskins is protected through the county's legal services. Hoskins is not the first county official to sue the Board of Supervisors over what was perceived as an overreaching power grab. (AZCentral -- News)
'A Miracle in Mexico' Sep 23, 2008
At the time of the abduction, said Linda Lopez, deputy director of the Center for Battered Women's Legal Services at New York's , "I had this gut feeling that something could happen. I didn't know what, but something would definitely have happened." ... Dorchen Leidholdt, executive director of the Center for Battered Women's Legal Services, called the girls' ultimate rescue "a miracle." Often, she said, "abducted children are never found. We've had cases where the children are just spirited... (Law.com)
Nigeria: 87 Lawyers to Defend Man With 86 Wives Sep 22, 2008
According to Sanusi, the legal services to Pa Masaba by himself and 86 other colleagues of his comes free of charge. Pa Masaba is being presecuted under Sections 210, 383 and 386 of the Penal Code. (allAfrica.com)
Fry waives right to jury in murder trial Sep 22, 2008
Greg Bal, the supervising attorney for the UI's Student Legal Services, said the motion means Fry's trial could take place before a judge only. Bal said he couldn't comment on exactly why Fry would waive his right but said he's requested the same thing for his clients in the past. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Bar Association director retires Sep 21, 2008
A past president of the association, Janes is retiring Dec. 31 as executive director of Connecticut Legal Services, an agency based in Middletown. "He's a known quantity," Hazen said. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Senior Legal Services provides free legal advice Sep 21, 2008
Senior Legal Services from Eureka will be in Crescent City at the Del Norte Senior Center at 1765 Northcrest Drive on Oct. 24 ... For more information, contact the Senior Legal Services at 1-800-972-0002. (Daily Triplicate)
Hotline is a victim of budget cuts Sep 21, 2008
The charitable arm of the state bar, the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education, has been scrambling to get enough money to keep the program open for the remainder of the year. They ve gotten together with the Area Agencies on Aging, he said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Men appear on cat-killing charges (33) Sep 20, 2008
Grandma5 wrote on Sep 19, 2008 6:44 AM:" All 3 are gulity!!! Why is the baby face kid not in jail??? Posted bond?There should never had been a bond set.Makes me sick --- this mean he is going to play the "disturbed" card? Who came up with the 25,000 bond? Legal services where his mommy works?This is crap - they all should be in jail/prison for 2 yrs or more - or better yet, a yr.for each cat they killed or torchered!!!!!!!!! ". Text Size. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' to be Addressed in Town Hall Forum, Workshop Preceding Presidential Debate Sep 20, 2008
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network is a national, non-profit legal services, watchdog and policy organization dedicated to ending discrimination against and harassment of military personnel affected by "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and related forms of intolerance. For more information, visit. (PR Newswire)
Nude dances for legal fees earn suspension Sep 20, 2008
A DeKalb lawyer s license will be suspended for 15 months, after a state commission ruled that he arranged for a female client to receive legal services in exchange for private stripping and dancing sessions. Scott R. Erwin s suspension will begin Oct. 7; the punishment was decided Wednesday by the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Planting another church: First Baptist taps a pro to launch West Campus Sep 20, 2008
Mission First provides children's programs, legal services and medical and dental care. First Baptist and numerous other community partners fund the organization. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Read more... Sep 20, 2008
NYLAG has launched this program in response to an increased need for civil legal services in the LGBT communities, as well as to create a safe and affirming space for the LGBT individuals to access legal services ... Founded in 1990, the (NYLAG) is a not-for-profit law office that provides free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers. (PNN Online)
Paulson's Line in the Sand Washed Away by Tides: Caroline Baum Sep 20, 2008
Legal services, for example, should be a growth industry in light of expected lawsuits for predatory lending and other real and perceived crimes and misdemeanors. For anyone who is good with numbers and has first-hand experience working with a chief financial officer of a Wall Street firm, the possibilities are endless. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
United Way kicks-off 2009 campaign Sep 20, 2008
Those 15 agencies include the American Red Cross of Bureau County; Bureau County Food Pantry; Bureau County Senior Center Association; Bureau Valley Volunteer Hospice; Bureau County Health and Wellness Clinic; Catholic Charities; Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living; Gateway Services; In Home Care, VNA; Girls Scouts of Central Illinois; Prairie State Legal Services; The Salvation Army; W.D. Boyce Council of Boy Scouts; Youth Service Bureau; and the University of Illinois Extension,... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
DSS asks for money back from those overpaid for food stamps Sep 20, 2008
David Williams, Litigation Director for Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, says short of litigation, residents have few choices. "It's just a shame the state doesn't have in place a procedure like other states to ask for a waiver of overpayment because it wasn't their fault," he said. (WWLTV.com, LA)
The Honourable Michel Bastarache chooses Heenan Blaikie Sep 19, 2008
The team offers strategic legal services and innovative business solutions in six broad sectors: business law, taxation, labour and employment, litigation, intellectual property and entertainment. For further information: Marie R;millard, Director, Marketing and Communications, Heenan Blaikie, (514) 846-2297, mremillard@heenan. (Canada Newswire)
Stigma, discrimination holding back HIV fight in Uganda Sep 19, 2008
org/initiatives/osiea/articles_publications/publications/aidsuganda_20080528), while the Ugandan government has taken measures to deal with medical aspects of HIV/AIDS, widespread human rights abuses and a lack of legal services continue to fuel the country's HIV epidemic ... In reality, Ugandans who experience HIV-related human rights abuses have little access to legal services and limited knowledge about their rights ... OSIEA is attempting to fill this gap with the establishment of a Law and... (AlertNet)
Ask Realty Times Sep 18, 2008
Real Estate News and Advice. Question: My house has been on the market for four months now and has only had four people look at it. (RealtyTimes)
Migrant workers sue farm, grower over benefits Sep 18, 2008
Representing the workers are Caitlin Berberich with Southern Migrant Legal Services in Nashville, Tenn. and Tupelo attorney Brent McBride. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
UK owes Gurkhas 'a special debt' Sep 18, 2008
The case is being paid for by the Legal Services Commission, which said its funding reflects its commitment to "ensuring fair access to justice for those who need it most". Justice demand. (BBC News -- South Asia)
County clerk files suit against state's attorney over legal fees Sep 18, 2008
albundy54 wrote on Sep 17, 2008 7:27 PM:" I am no fan of Bill Yoder but I hope he cleans Peggys' clock on this one. I don't know of anyone citizen who would have the nerve to file a suit against a states attorney for reimbursement of legal services. What would she of done if she had been found guilty? This is the type of elitism our so called leaders have ordained themselves into. She deserves nothing, she is lucky to have a job. ". jorge bush's teechr wrote on Sep 17, 2008 6:20 PM:" Yoder... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Judges pave way for more lawyersArizona Supreme Court rules change lowers barrier for out-of-state attorneys Sep 18, 2008
"On the contrary. increased competition is good for consumers of legal services because increased supply leads to lower prices and greater availability of services," attorneys David B. Rosenbaum, William J. Maledon and Mark I Harrison wrote. A voluntary-membership lawyers group, the Pima County Bar Association, said the change would help large, multistate law firms but that there was no compelling need to scrap the requirement to take the Arizona bar exam, a tool "for determining legal skill.". (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Town of Little Elm adopts Comprehensive Plan Sep 18, 2008
A contract for legal services was approved with Paul J. Liston of the Liston Law Firm as town attorney for municipal court prosecutor. The council also approved a construction contract for the King Road paving and drainage improvement project in the amount of 2. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Ramey charges have long history Sep 18, 2008
"Clayton City Council passed a resolution Feb. 12 asking Rickman's office to investigate whether Ramey or his family had stolen water from the city at two apartment complexes they own, Stave Mill and Laurel Falls. Ramey and council have been involved in the water dispute since city employees discovered in July 2007 that a water meter had gone unread for years.Ramey claims the city owes him for 29,000 for damage to a building caused by a water leak. Council offered to settle the dispute in... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Letters to the Editor Sep 17, 2008
The past 21 years, he has provided free legal services to senior citizens and low-income people. The incumbent state senator voted in 2006 to increase our sales tax, which hurts small businesses and our working people. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
St. John schools open again after new problems Sep 17, 2008
Although all schools in the parish were open again on Monday, two schools, West St. John Elementary School and West St. John High School, suffered water damage as a result of the storm, according to St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools Executive Director of Personnel and Legal Services Ann Laborde. The elementary school now is experiencing leaks, which have forced the closure of its cafeteria, although it is expected to reopen today. (L Observateur, LA)
Former South Shore lovers to face off in Plymouth courtroom Sep 17, 2008
That Balzotti defrauded her into buying a 25 percent share of his company, Balzotti Publishing Inc., for $75,000 cash and $50,000 in legal services ... However, in court documents, Balzotti claims that Sorgi never paid him the $125,000 in cash and legal services that were needed to buy the 25 percent stake in his business. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Students grill Sims at 'fireside chat' Sep 16, 2008
"People's interest is directly related to the degree they believe that government will do something for us," he said, adding that he plans to help UPUA with proposed projects like a student legal services clinic. "A strong student government is actually good for the university as a whole," Sims said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Beyond the Hill Briefs Sep 16, 2008
Steve Concannon, students legal services coordinator, explained to board members that they have the power to restrict the time, place and manner of the materials, but may not have the right to ban material in the pre-approval stage if it doesn't meet guidelines. Source: The Maneater, University of Missouri. (Daily Orange, NY)
In Bryant openings, a question of pork vs. bribes Sep 16, 2008
"There is no time that Wayne Bryant deprived the people of the state of New Jersey of his honest and legal services," defense lawyer Carl Poplar told jurors. "This was all for a public purpose.". (NJ.com -- News)
One Legal Announces Expansion of Online Court Filing Service Sep 15, 2008
"The expansion of One Legal's court filing service is a major milestone in our partnership and a tremendous value to legal professionals nationwide," said Gene Landoe, president f CT and Wolters Kluwer Corporate Legal Services. "We are very excited to be working with One Legal to deliver these new, innovative services, and look forward to continued expansion.". (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Local leaders focus on homelessness Sep 14, 2008
Trying to ignore them doesn't pencil out: Left alone, the homeless can consume up to $150,000 a year in medical and legal services. We look forward to a transparent process as this ambitious goal is realized. (Fresno Bee)
MP Blunkett arrested - but it's all in a good cause Sep 14, 2008
The Sheffield Brightside MP was joined by Chief fire officer Mark Smitherman, Sheffield councillor Steve Ayris and Frances Woodhead, the council's head of legal services. Speaking before the event, Mr Woodhead said: "I'm certainly not used to being on the wrong side of the law. "The prospect of jail isn't one I relish so we are working tirelessly to raise the cash for Lost Chord and to make a difference to dementia sufferers across South Yorkshire. (BBC News -- UK)
Too many mouths to feed in Benton Sep 14, 2008
Public protection: crime, courts, legal services 34,545 96,323. Unknown, Unclassifiable 31,352 663,660. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law to Celebrate '45 Years in the Relentless Pursuit of Justice' Sep 13, 2008
The Lawyers' Committee, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy to involve the private bar in providing legal services to address racial discrimination, will celebrate its storied history and accomplishments while also recognizing three outstanding honorees who truly exemplify the Lawyers' Committee's core objective of obtaining equal opportunity under the law for minorities by addressing factors that contribute to racial justice and... (PR Newswire)
Investigations to cost state Sep 13, 2008
The Personnel Board had a private meeting Thursday "to contract for legal services.". The Associated Press contributed to this report. (Juneau Empire)
MD Johnson, Inc. Advises Mary Byrne, Manager of Nissan of Fife, L.L.C. and Fife Automotive, L.L.C., on the Sale of Nissan of Fife to Larson Motors, Inc. Sep 12, 2008
Larson commented that "the acquisition of Nissan of Fife, along with our recent acquisition of the Chrysler franchise in Puyallup, further solidifies our core operating assets in the Tacoma, Puyallup and Fife market." Larson also commented that "the Nissan dealership, which is front and center on Interstate 5, will soon undergo a major remodel, as will a number of our dealerships as we continue our commitment to providing a state-of-the-art retail experience for our customers." Mark Johnson,... (PR Newswire)
Biden, Palin May Loom Large in Judge Picks Sep 12, 2008
Harrington, executive director of Alaska Legal Services Corp., interviewed with Palin in November 2007, days after the state Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down a law that required girls less than 17 years old and younger to get permission from their parents before receiving an abortion ... Harrington notes that, this fiscal year, Palin backed $200,000 in state funds for his firm, which provides free legal services for low-income Alaskans. (Law.com)
