LawFuel.co.nz – It can be a lonely time running a small law practice, but there are some steps their principals can take to help weather the storm Although many may believe law firms survive and prosper in good times as well as bad, the reality is that many face a tough time in the ongoing […]
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A Miami federal jury convicted Venezuelan national Franklin Duran, on charges of acting and conspiring to act as an agent of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (“Venezuela”) within the United States, without prior notification to the Attorney General of the United States, as required by law, announced R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the
Washington, D.C., Nov. 3, 2008 (LAWFUEL) – The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it conducted an Understanding and Combating Unregulated Investment Schemes seminar in Jamaica from October 29 to 31. The three-day program included intensive training on methods for investigating and prosecuting pyramid and Ponzi-type investment schemes. The regional program featured 65 delegates
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PHOENIX (LAWFUEL) – United States Attorney Diane J. Humetewa has announced that Raymond K. Woo, an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of Arizona, will lead this office’s efforts in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 4, 2008 general elections. Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) Woo has been appointed
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New North America Managing Partner and Chairman of the Asia Pacific Regional Council Chicago, November 3, 2008 (LAWFUEL) – Baker & McKenzie has announced the election of Partners Alan Harvey (Dallas) and Jeremy Pitts (Tokyo) to the Firm’s Executive Committee. Mr. Harvey and Mr. Pitts will work closely with Chairman John Conroy and the five
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November 3, 2008 (LAWFUEL) – The international law firm Bryan Cave LLP (www.bryancave.com) and Atlanta-based Powell Goldstein LLP (www.pogolaw.com) will combine, effective January 1, 2009, according to both firms. Globally, the combined firm will continue to be known as Bryan Cave LLP. Following the combination, Bryan Cave will have more than 1,200 attorneys and other
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Atlanta-based Powell Goldstein has found a merger partner. On Jan. 1, the firm will become part of Bryan Cave, a 945-lawyer international firm with deep roots in St. Louis. “This is a transformational event for us,” said Powell Goldstein’s chairman, James J. McAlpin Jr. “It propels us into a different league.” PoGo gives up its
Punitive Damage Award Brings Expected Total Judgment in Favor of ICO Global Communications to Approximately $707 Million RESTON, Va.–LAWFUEL – Legal Announcements – A Los Angeles Superior Court jury today awarded ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited (NASDAQ:ICOG) $236 million in punitive damages in its case versus The Boeing Company and its Boeing Satellite Services International
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LONDON – Allen & Overy LLP announced today it is advising entities representing the beneficial interests of HH Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a member of the Abu Dhabi Royal Family, on his GBP3.5 billion investment in Barclays plc as part of Barclays’ GBP7.3bn capital raising. The additional capital will be used by Barclays
LOS ANGELES – October 27, 2008 – LawFuel – Legal Announcements – Catherine D. Tucker, Acting Special Agent in Charge for the Los Angeles Field Office announced that Alma J. Batson and son Kelcee L. Batson, operators of tax preparation business located in Riverside, California entered their guilty pleas in federal court today. Alma Batson
