Lextron, Inc and Animal Health International, Inc. to Merge
03/19/2011 Privately held Lextron, Inc. and Animal Health International, Inc, announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. Under this agreement, Lextron, with support from investment houses associated with Leonard Green & Partners, L.P., will purchase all of AHII’s outstanding common shares at $4.25 per share, translating to around $111 million. The […]
Signs of Recovery Shown by Strong Financial Results
03/19/2011 Some of L.A.’s biggest law firms revealed that there was an increase in their profits last year compared to 2009 and 2008. Analysts claim that this is a strong indication that the legal industry may be on the path to recovery. In a further sign that the firms are bouncing back from the recession, […]
Website Warning of Toning Shoe Risks Launched by Defective Products Law Firm
03/19/2011 A new website that alerts consumers on potential injuries of toning shoes was launched by the Maryland defective product law firm Janet, Jenner & Suggs, LLC. Robert K. Jenner, an injury lawyer with the law firm Janet, Jenner & Suggs, LLC, said, “The toning shoes industry is misinforming consumers by using well-recognized athletes and […]
Industry Leaders Fight Defamatory Statements from Unscrupulous Individuals
03/18/2011 An alleged illegal usage of the name and likeness of some legal industry leaders Brookstone Law PC and Mitchell J. Stein, Esq. and their present lawsuits was recently discovered after an investigation by Brookstone Law PC. This was revealed by Vito Torchia, Jr, the managing attorney of Brookstone Law. Brookstone Law PC is involved […]
Internet Poker Regulations to be set by Nevada Bill
03/18/2011 State lawmakers wanted Nevada to take the lead in regulating Internet poker. Several legislatures have been making this move after federal efforts to regulate the multibillion-dollar industry failed at the end of last year. A bill was introduced by assembly members Thursday calling on Nevada gambling regulators to devise rules for Internet poker operators […]
Attorney At Law Magazine–Greater Miami Edition Launched by Target Media
03/18/2011 Attorney At Law-Greater Miami Edition was launched by Target Media during a special reception which was hosted by the Dade County Bar Association and Sabadell Bank. The new magazine is strategically focused, locally relevant, as well as deeply engaging. It aims to become a tightly focused business-to-business trade magazine that is for and about […]
Foreclosure Activity Declines While Lenders Re-Examine Legal Procedures
03/17/2011 Foreclosure activity has declined to its lowest level in 3 years while mortgage servicers continue to tackle the problems on their legal procedures. This was reported by RealtyTrac Wednesday. James J. Saccacio, the chief executive officer of RealtyTrac, a California firm that tracks the foreclosure market, said, “The industry is in the midst of […]
Lawsuit Lending Companies embark on a Massive Campaign in state capitals
03/17/2011 Companies that advance money to the plaintiffs that are involved in personal injury lawsuits are lobbying in state capitals for legislation that makes it clear they are not subject to usury restrictions on interest rates or other state laws that protect borrowers. The lawsuit lending companies instead wanted to adopt a separate and less […]
Alcohol Ads to be checked again by the Federal Trade Commission
03/17/2011 The Federal Trade Commission, for the fourth time in twelve years, again plans to study the efficacy of the voluntary guidelines that are being followed by a lot of marketers of alcoholic beverages. The primary intention of the guidelines is to reduce the exposure of those under the legal drinking age to alcohol advertisements. […]
Legal Ads Causing a Debate between Newspapers and Government
03/17/2011 The newspaper industry was at odds with government Tuesday over the proposal allowing counties and municipalities to publish the required legal notices on their own websites. Under state laws, the government bodies must publish government hearings, annexations, tax rates, bids and similar proceedings in newspapers to alert their own communities. Leaders in the government […]