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- Freeclaim solicitors advise people to get legal advice after a holiday accident
- 4/24/2014 9:00:00 AM
- Unfortunately, many holidays are ruined due to the growing number of accidents and illnesses suffered by holidaymakers when travelling abroad or in the UK. Claiming compensation after a holiday accident or illness requires expert legal knowledge, particularly when dealing with accidents abroad in a foreign jurisdiction. Many accident victims complain directly to tour …
- Times Square Publishing Modifies Launch of “Predatory Kill“
- 4/24/2014 5:54:23 AM
- Times Square Publishing announced today that, due to the success of “Predatory Kill,” the second novel of Kenneth Eade, rocketing to the top of three bestseller lists in its Kindle debut, there will be no free promotion of the legal thriller as previously announced. Instead, the company will extend the 99 cent Kindle sales price through May 14, 2014, at which time it will …
- Eighth Grade Students Hold Mock Trial at Federal Courthouse in Tampa Florida
- 4/23/2014 1:00:30 PM
- Every year, the eighth grade students at Academy Prep participate in a long-standing partnership program. Eight lawyers from Ogden & Sullivan, P.A., volunteer over 200 hours of their time each year to share their mediation and litigation expertise with their students. After a semester of guidance from Ogden & Sullivan lawyers, Academy Prep’s eighth graders took their …
- Freeclaim Solicitors look at amputations after serious accidents
- 4/23/2014 9:00:00 AM
- Amputation or loss of limb is a traumatic and devastating for many accident victims. It is estimated that there are around 5-6,000 people who undergo amputations to a major limb in the UK every year. One of the main reasons for people having to undergo an amputation is if they have experienced a serious trauma, blast or crush injury to one of their limbs. 57% of upper limb …
- Freeclaim Solicitors Call for Better Understanding of Chronic Pain
- 4/22/2014 9:00:00 AM
- Chronic Pain is a distressing condition which can affect many aspects of your life. It is estimated that around 8 million people are living with chronic pain in the UK. Unfortunately, it is a condition which is often misunderstood and can easily be missed in many accident victims. Although there are many people reportedly suffering from this disabling condition, there are also …
- Clifford Law Offices to Participate Using Skype in Illinois’ Ask-a-Lawyer Day
- 4/21/2014 11:04:53 AM
- For the first time, Illinois State Bar Association’s (ISBA) 33rd Annual Ask-a-Lawyer Day will use Skype as an added form of communication. The event will beheld on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 9 a.m. to noon. Residents of Illinois with a question about a legal matter are invited to talk to a lawyer at no cost to them. Lawyers will be accessible via a phone call, email …
- Greenberg Traurig’s Jay Cooper Receives Prestigious A&R Worldwide ‘Music Attorney of the Year’ Award
- 4/18/2014 9:05:49 AM
- The international law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP announced that Jay L. Cooper received the distinguished “Music Attorney of the Year Award” at A&R Worldwide’s International Music Industry Awards 2014. Cooper was recognized for “his outstanding contributions to The Worldwide Music Industry.” He accepted the award at the 10th annual MUSEXPO music conference held on April …
- Alleged Extortion and Organized Crime in Massachusetts and New Hampshire is Exposed
- 4/17/2014 2:13:21 PM
- Michael Gill has appeared several times on Speak Up NH with Kevin Avard, in a series of interviews documenting his fight within the legal system of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. (Wiggin & Nourie, PA. v. Michael Gill v. L. Jonathan Ross & Darla Sedgwick, Rockingham County Superior Court, Docket No. 218-2011-CV-591) Mr. Gill has uploaded a new video to his website …
- Sid Miller Warns that Bureau of Land Management Actions in Nevada & Texas Violate U.S. Constitution
- 4/17/2014 6:00:00 AM
- Sid Miller, front runner in the Republican race for Texas Agriculture Commissioner , warned Texans to remain vigilant against attempts by the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to seize 90,000 acres of privately owned land along the Red River. He further called on Texas Governor Rick Perry to mobilize the Texas State Guard, if necessary, to prevent the BLM from …
- Freeclaim Solicitors urge employers to protect their workers from hearing loss
- 4/17/2014 6:00:00 AM
- Industrial deafness, or noise induced hearing loss, is caused by a prolonged period of exposure to loud noise at work. This is usually most common in jobs that include construction and manufacturing, but could also include any industry where workers are exposed to loud noise. All employers have a duty of care to their workers to protect them from harm whilst they are at …
- Freeclaim Solicitors look at reducing the risks of developing HAVS
- 4/16/2014 7:00:00 AM
- Vibration White Finger (VWF) or Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is caused by using vibrating hand tools for a prolonged period of time. The use of these tools can begin to damage the nerves and blood vessels in the hands, and cause tingling and numbness in the fingers, reduced strength in the hands, and your fingers to become white or blotchy in colour. Unfortunately, once …
- Dental Law Partnership go Behind the Smile to share expertise with public
- 4/16/2014 6:51:38 AM
- Their aim is to help people to make informed decision about cosmetic dentistry and their own dental health. In order to do so, they are taking readers ‘Behind the Smile’. Described as ‘the insider’s guide to cosmetic dentistry’, Behind the Smile is a consumer advice site written by registered dentists with many years of practical experience in the dental …
- Dental Law Partnership wins £27,500 case for 26 year old woman from Epsom.
- 4/16/2014 5:30:33 AM
- Their client, a 26 year old woman from Epsom, Surrey was left with perforated sinuses after severe negligence on a dental practitioner’s part. The prominent dentist within the Reigate, Surrey area placed four teeth implants, two more than what was agreed with the Patient, who suffered from Ectodermal Dysplasia (ED) – a rare genetic condition that causes the person to have …
- Dental Law Partnership Wins £12,000 Compensation for Failed Bridge Victim
- 4/16/2014 5:16:48 AM
- Their client, a 53 year old woman from South West England contacted the Dental Law Partnership after her dentist installed inadequate bridgework which created a number of issues. After visiting the dentist in question during 2010, the dental professional drew up a treatment plan for her dental problems which included an extensive bridgework and a number of crowns. The …
- Associate Camille Evans Graduates from Leadership Orlando Class 86
- 4/15/2014 4:40:44 PM
- Camille Evans , an associate with the Orlando office of the international law firm Greenberg Traurig , recently graduated from Leadership Orlando - Class 86.The program is one of the largest community leadership programs in the country and creates opportunities for participants to observe, interact and learn from public, private and civic leaders around Central Florida. …
- Clampdown on claims management companies welcomed by Freeclaim Solicitors
- 4/15/2014 12:24:58 PM
- There has been a major clampdown on Accident Claims Management Companies (CMCs) who do not follow industry standards. Recent Government statistics show a decrease in the number of accident claim companies in the market by over 1,000 in January 2014. The number of CMCs rose to a high of 2,553 in December 2011. Updated figures show that as of January 2014, there are now just …
- GPS (Guidelines, Protocols and Standards): A Smart Journey To Navigating Your Legal Nurse Consultant Business
- 4/15/2014 10:00:00 AM
- Atlanta, Georgia -- Liz Buddenhagen, Atlanta legal nurse consultant, attended the South Carolina American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (SC AALNC) annual conference held in Greenville, South Carolina on April 5, 2014. About the conference: Connie Steed, MSN, RN, CIC, of the Greenville Health System University Medical Center, presented first. Steed is the lead …
- Legal Aid Cuts Forcing People to Represent Themselves in Court
- 4/10/2014 11:23:52 AM
- Those previously eligible for Legal Aid, which involved advice and legal representation, were suddenly unable to claim free legal advice. This led to, as Lord Neuberger predicted, some people feeling like they no longer had access to justice resulting in some taking the law into their own hands as they were unable to afford Solicitors. These cuts in funding left people who …
- Alleged Courtroom Corruption in New Hampshire Exposed
- 4/9/2014 10:35:42 AM
- Michael Gill has been speaking out about his up-hill battle with the New Hampshire court system. Most recently, one of his cases (Wiggin & Nourie, PA. v. Michael Gill v. L. Jonathan Ross & Darla Sedgwick, Rockingham County Superior Court, Docket No. 218-2011-CV-591) went to trial and less than one hour in to the second day the judge stopped the proceedings and issued …
- Greenberg Traurig’s Alan R. Greenfield, David W. Oppenheim and Jordan B. Zucker Recognized as Franchise ’Legal Eagles’
- 4/9/2014 9:13:28 AM
- Attorneys Alan R. Greenfield , David W. Oppenheim and Jordan B. Zucker from the international law firm Greenberg Traurig have been named three of the best franchise lawyers in the United States, according to Franchise Times . Their names are included in the publication’s April 2014 “Legal Eagles” list . According to Franchise Times, “Legal Eagles” are nominated by …
