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- Xerox Helps Kentucky Department of Revenue to Enhance Tobacco Excise Tax Collections
- 12/11/2013 4:52:09 AM
- The Kentucky Department of Revenue is working to improve tobacco excise tax collections by revamping its tobacco tax system. As part of a five year contract, Xerox (NYSE: XRX) will replace the manual, paper-based process with an electronic tax system that will detect potential tax fraud and make it easier to track illegal cigarette smuggling. The implementation of Xerox’s …
- Nigella Lawson Divorces The Drama: “I wasn’t going to be bullied with lies“
- 12/7/2013 11:21:39 AM
- Nigella Lawson’s testimony in the fraud case between her ex husband, Charles Saatchi, and their former assistants, demonstrates how to successfully Divorce the Drama for the sake of the children…no matter how vindictive an Ex can be. When newly separated/divorced, tensions and negativity can run extremely high. Many divorced spouses justify blasting their Ex and airing …
- Allens Christmas Appliance Hire - The Safe Way to Power Your Events
- 12/6/2013 4:17:27 AM
- Allens Hire can go to the top of your list as a supplier for gas appliance hire as the EHA publishes a new Code of Practice which will improve the safe use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the hire sector. The guidelines, from the Event Hire Association (EHA), are not intended to substitute other industry codes or documentation from the HSE or other authorities. Instead, …
- Sampair Law Group: Helping You with a Nightmare Divorce
- 12/4/2013 5:55:26 PM
- No matter the circumstances, divorce can be an emotional and stressful time for any member of a family. During these difficult times, Surprise family law attorneys at The Sampair Group can help alleviate the pressures of such situations. Sampair Law Group holds more than 96 years of experience between the three attorneys in the firm. The high conflict resolution attorneys …
- Atlanta Legal Nurse Consultant Attended Georgia Law Review Symposium
- 12/4/2013 10:00:00 AM
- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta legal nurse consultant Liz Buddenhagen attended the University of Georgia (UGA) School of Law on November 6, 2013 to hear Justice Stevens’ address and discussion “The Future of the Press Clause: New Media in a New World.” The symposium, titled “The Press and the Constitution 50 Years after New York Times v. Sullivan,” featured the importance of …
- Elephant Poaching Remains Alarmingly High; 22,000 Slaughtered in 2012
- 12/3/2013 2:50:15 AM
- New data shows that an estimated 22,000 elephants were slaughtered across Africa by poachers in 2012. Though, the number is a slight decline from the previous year’s record of at least 25,000, the rates remain unacceptably high according to World Wildlife Fund (WWF). “Poaching is an organized crime that not only affects biodiversity but is also an economic and security …
- 93% of Delhi voters: violence against women an election priority
- 12/2/2013 3:17:19 AM
- A new Avaaz/Hindustan Times/MDRA opinion poll released today reveals that the vast majority of voters in Delhi want the new government to prioritize policy on violence against women, and are more likely to vote for candidates who commit to strong action on this issue. A series of specific actions have been outlined in a new 6-point “Womanifesto” issued this weekend. …
- Court Issues Warrants of Arrest for Two British Businessmen Charged with Fraud
- 11/29/2013 7:19:21 PM
- PHILIPPINES : Two British businessmen Mr William West and Mr William P McLucas have become “international fugitives from justice” as Judge Silverio M Mandalupe on November 27 2013 issued warrants of arrest for “fraud in conspiracy” in Criminal Case Number No 146,525. Judge Silverio M Mandalupe is the Presiding Judge of Branch Three of the Philippine Municipal Trial …
- Australian Arctic 30 activist Colin Russell bailed after 71 days detention
- 11/29/2013 2:38:58 AM
- Like those of the Arctic 30 who were granted bail before him, Colin is to be released upon posting of a 2 million ruble bail ($60,000). Greenpeace International expects to pay the bail today, aiming to have the legal paperwork finalised to allow Colin’s release from prison before the weekend. Colin’s wife Christine, who was today flying to Russia with the couple’s daughter …
- Stephensons Solicitors Encourage Safe Driving as Cold Weather Hits the UK
- 11/28/2013 10:34:05 AM
- As a cold snap settles over the whole of Britain, Stephensons Solicitors are promoting motorist safety and sharing tips for driving on snow and ice. Stephensons Solicitors are amongst the leading UK law firms for road traffic accidents and car accident claims. With years of experience in handling these cases, they know just how influential bad weather can be in causing …
- Information regarding antitrust investigation in India
- 11/28/2013 7:20:54 AM
- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has decided to commence an investigation of Ericsson relating to the Indian Competition Act. In March 2013, Ericsson sued the Indian company Micromax for patent infringement in Delhi High Court, India. Ericsson had before that made numerous attempts to sign a license agreement with the …
- Delays And Downtime Prove Deadly For Newborn Screening Programs
- 11/26/2013 11:22:33 AM
- Newborn screening programs across the nation rely on fast detection to spot and treat rare infant disorders and diseases. In many cases hours, not days, can be the difference between life and death for a newborn with a rare undetected condition. Such was the case for Noah Wilkerson, born in Colorado in 2009, on a Friday. His blood sample was drawn the morning after his birth, …
- Stephensons Solicitors LLP Promote Safe Cycling in Wake of Recent Tragedies
- 11/26/2013 6:34:51 AM
- Stephensons’ personal injury solicitors are calling on drivers and cyclists to take more care in the wake of a horrific few weeks for UK cycling. More than eight people of died in cycling accidents in the past fortnight here in the UK; with the vast majority of incidents taking place in London. The controversy surrounding Boris Johnsons cycling superhighways is at fever …
- Citation Offers Advice to Employers in the Build Up to Christmas Party Time
- 11/26/2013 4:57:37 AM
- ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but Christmas party season doesn’t always bring glad tidings for employers. That is the message from Citation , the leading UK employment law and health and safety compliance specialists, who are reminding businesses of their responsibilities in the build up to the festive period. Employers must strike a balance during Christmas celebrations. …
- Rules for Reporting Accidents at Work Change - Is Your Business Up To Date?
- 11/25/2013 8:44:17 AM
- As rules for reporting workplace accidents are amended, Stephensons Solicitors LLP are urging company owners and decision makers to ensure that they are up to date. As of 1 October 2013, two major sets of regulations have changed: the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 (FAR) and the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations 2013 …
- Why New Contractors Really Need Help With Negotiation And Representation
- 11/22/2013 9:01:45 AM
- Even the most experienced contractors often find trouble when it comes to negotiating with employers and dealing with matters of representation. Imagine how those who are new to the business may struggle? This is the reason why Professional Representation Network puts so much emphasis on negotiation and representation . Those who are new to the world of contracting may …
- Federal flood insurance now available in Brookhaven Georgia
- 11/21/2013 9:36:34 AM
- Brookhaven, Georgia – Brookhaven property owners can now protect their homes and businesses against losses from future flooding with federally-backed flood insurance. Mayor J. Max Davis received an acceptance letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Nov. 14 approving the city for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). For …
- Access to Medicines in Grave Danger as Trans-Pacific Partnership Talks Continue
- 11/20/2013 6:09:34 AM
- A patient at Lizo Nobanda Tuberculosis Care Center in Khayelitsha takes her TB medication NEW YORK - As Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiators gather in Salt Lake City to meet for the first time since the intellectual property chapter of the secret trade agreement was leaked last week, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is urging countries to stand …
- What to Know About Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney for Automobile Accidents
- 11/19/2013 5:09:31 PM
- What to Know About Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney for Automobile Accidents Mayle, Ray & Mayle provides all the information you need for hiring personal injury attorneys For anyone who has been the victim of an unfortunate auto accident, it can seem daunting to navigate the process, and make smart decisions about what needs to happen when, and for what reasons. …
- Statement by EDF President Fred Krupp: Colorado breaks new ground on addressing oil and gas air pollution
- 11/19/2013 9:21:38 AM
- The State of Colorado today took a bold step toward establishing the nation’s leading program for controlling air and climate pollution from oil and gas operations. The state Air Pollution Control Division proposed new regulations that, if adopted in hearings scheduled for February 2014, would achieve important reductions of volatile organic compounds – an ozone precursor – …
