Major Changes Being Undertaken in the Pet Funeral Industry
03/17/2011 Mico, the 14-year-old dog of Coleen A. Ellis, had lung cancer and her owner knew this was going to be her last trip to the vet. As Ellis watched the vet put the body of the terrier schnauzer into a garbage bag, Ellis said, “I couldn’t just walk out of there with a leash […]
‘Sane’ Immigration in Utah Applauded by Resort Industry
03/16/2011 The tourism industry in Utah was buoyed by the passage of a package of moderate immigration-related bills by the Utah State Legislature. These bills were passed March 4 or just before the session ended. Bill Malone, the executive director of the Park City Chamber of Commerce, told OnTheSnow, “It’s encouraging to see the legislators […]
Employment and Income Levels Inflated by Erroneous Statistics
03/16/2011 The University of Minnesota Student Legal Service last week held its annual Careers in Law Forum. The forum gave interested students a thorough idea about employment opportunities that are available in the legal sector. This year’s forum also offered access to a range of informative representatives. The Director of USLS, attorney Mark Karon, said […]
Accomplished Lawyer Philip Kessler Added to Thompson & Knight’s Roster
03/15/2011 The law firm of Thompson & Knight has announced the addition of popular trial lawyer Philip Kessler to direct the expanding operations of the Firm in New York City. He will also lead the new office in Detroit. A nationally renowned business litigator, Mr. Kessler has 38 years of experience in various state and […]
Timeshare Scams Are Again On The Rise
03/15/2011 Susan Budowski, a Florida attorney and timeshare victim advocate, warned that timeshare scams are again on the rise with the resurgence of the timeshare industry. This warning came in the light of the announcement of Howard Nusbaum, the President of the American Resort Development Association, a pro-timeshare industry association, that “The travel and timeshare […]
Placement Of Legal Notices Could Be Changed By Bill
03/14/2011 If the Oklahoma Legislature approves a bill changing the method by which legal notices are made public, only the computer-savvy would have access to that information. This is the general sentiment of those that oppose the bill authored by state Rep Randy Grau, a Republican from Edmond. House Bill 1971 seeks to allow “counties […]
Debate Over Right-To-Work Arrives In Missouri
03/14/2011 A proposed right-to-work legislation, similar to the one that brought 30,000 protesters to the capitol of Wisconsin, could potentially spark a fierce debate in Missouri’s Congress. Rob Mayer, the Missouri Senate President Pro Tem, along with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, supports making Missouri a right-to-work state. This was according to a […]
Attorney Mentoring Programs Encourages Diversity in The Legal Profession
03/14/2011 Mentoring programs are sometimes considered as practically worthless, but the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity hopes to change this by doing something different. It plans to single out up-and-coming attorneys and put them directly in the path of the law firm managing partners and the general counsel of some of the nation’s largest companies. […]
Industry Veteran Kevin O’Connel Appointed by Sfile Technology Corporation as President
03/14/2011 The immediate appointment of Kevin O’Connell as President and member of the Board of Directors was announced today by Sfile Technology Corporation. Mr. O’Connell is a long-time industry veteran and former Datacert executive. Frank D. Perez, the founder of Sfile, will continue to serve as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. […]
‘Lawsuit Funding’ Industry Regulation Faces Vague Future in Senate
03/14/2011 The Kentucky Senate is putting into consideration a bill that seeks to regulate the emerging “lawsuit-funding industry.” This industry involves companies advancing money to cash-strapped plaintiffs to take care of their living expenses in the hope of sharing in their courtroom paydays. Trotting through the House in just nine days, House Bill 412 won […]