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VLP Strengthens Trademark Practice with Addition of Scott Austin
freeNewsArticles Story Summary: Today, VLP Law Group LLP has announced that trademark attorney Scott R. Austin, Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Intellectual Property Law, has joined the firm from Gordon and Rees LLP….
I.C.A.S.A. and 21 Sexual Assault Organizations Stand by Rape Survivor who was Charged
freeNewsArticles Story Summary: The Sexual Assault Myths Organization of Carbondale, says The Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault 32 member board of lawmakers and professionals and 21 sexual assault organizations have hand delivered a letter to Jackson County, Ill. District Attorney Mike Carr asking him to drop all charges made by his office against Melisa Vistain, who was arrested after reporting her sexual assault….
The Women’s Center Supports Sexual Assault Survivor Charged for False Reporting
freeNewsArticles Story Summary: Jury selection for the criminal trial of Melisa Vistain, of Jackson County, Ill., is set to begin March 12, 2013. Vistain faces felony charges for falsely reporting sexual assault. Rape Crisis Services of The Women’s Center stands in support of Vistain. She insists on her innocence of these charges….
Reporting Sexual Assault to the Police in Jackson County IL (S.I.U. University) May Get You Arrested on Felony Charges
freeNewsArticles Story Summary: The Sexual Assault Myths Organization of Carbondale today launched an awareness campaign that explains that the Jackson County District Attorney, Mike Carr, has currently allegedly charged at least three people for reporting their sexual assault. The website and organization was formed by Larry Brunken a longtime resident of Jackson County because of what he says has destroyed his wife’s life….
U.K. Marriage Visa Process: UKBA Immigration Backlog Causes Significant Delays
freeNewsArticles Story Summary: Marriage Visa Help (‘MVH’), a global immigration consultancy specializing exclusively in family immigration with an emphasis on fiancee, partner and marriage visas, today announced that postal U.K. marriage visa applications made inside the U.K. can take up to 8-10 months to be processed by the UK Border Agency….
Weitz and Luxenberg – $3.8 Million Awarded to Boiler Repairman Exposed to Deadly Asbestos Boiler Parts
freeNewsArticles Story Summary: Mass tort and personal injury litigation firm Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C. today announced a successful verdict in the case of McCormick v. Cleaver Brooks et. al. (CV 04 2405, E.D. N.Y.), a suit filed on behalf of a client who died from asbestos-related cancer allegedly linked to the products of the defendant corporation, Cleaver Brooks….
Atlanta-Based Law Firm to Combine Zealous, Efficient, Dedicated Legal Representation with Down-to-Earth Approach in New Douglasville-Area Office
freeNewsArticles Story Summary: The Boddie Law Firm, LLC, an Atlanta-based criminal defense, personal injury and family law practice, has opened its newest office in the Douglasville, Ga. area at 8333 E. Office Park Dr., a short distance from the Douglasville County Courthouse….
VLP Expands Real Estate Practice with Addition of Tarun Chandran
freeNewsArticles Story Summary: VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its real estate practice with the addition of Tarun Chandran, who joins as a partner based in Chicago. Mr. Chandran brings considerable experience in commercial real estate and real estate finance transactions to VLP….
U.S. Supreme Court petitioned to hear Leader v. Facebook appeal
freeNewsArticles Story Summary: On Nov. 16, 2012 Leader Technologies filed a ‘Petition for Writ of Certiorari’ with the U.S. Supreme Court in their patent infringement battle with Facebook. Such writs ask the court to review the decisions of lower courts for legal error….
Inmates Are Now Able to Apologize to Their Victims Online at The Apology Project
freeNewsArticles Story Summary: Joe Baker, a Tennessee inmate, has been incarcerated for 24+ years. With the help of his family, Joe has developed a website where offenders can apologize to their victims online in a non-intrusive way. In his quest to make amends for his crime, Joe created the website The Apology Project and continues to give back for his wrongdoing and encourages other inmates to do the same….