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  • Asbestos Legislation Pushed By American Public Health Association
    By: Katie Kelley | - Asbestos exposure is the cause of many types of serious, debilitating, and sometimes chronic health concerns. Inhalation of asbestos fibers has been linked to several respiratory illnesses, such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, a rare but deadly type of cancer linked directly to asbestos exposure. Other health concerns include asbestos warts, pleural plaques, and pleural thickening. As prolonged exposure to asbestos has been linked to such serious and often deadly health concern ...
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  • International Network Of Law & Accounting Firms
    By: Sanjana Sharma | - Law and Accounting firms network is a membership organization consisting of independent law & accounting firms that are casually associated to one another with the objective of serving one another's customers where the individual firms are not allowable to practice or do not have their own physical offices.
    There are no hard and fast rules, networks tend to consist of small to medium-sized firms, or at least firms that focus on a particular geographic area. Networks often offer their memb ...

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  • New Jersey Law Firms
    By: Samuel D. Bornstein, P.A. | - A law firm is a business entity formed by lawyers/ attorneys to provide their services to various clients under the same roof. The liabilities of the firm are bearable by all the partners of the firm as they share same set of responsibilities. They also share the profits in a similar manner. In the event of proving their worth they will be promoted as partners or associates. New Jersey law firms render their services through the formulation of a strategy for litigation to huge corporate houses a ...
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  • Law Firms Planning For The Good Times Ahead
    By: Martindale-Hubbell | - History tells us that now is the best time for any law firm to prepare for the next economic boom, argues Brian Coventry.
    For law firm managing partners and marketing managers attending the recent M-Club seminars in Brussels and Madrid, Brian Coventry had a surprisingly up-beat message. Mr Coventry, managing director of software solution provider APS - Billback, said that history tells us that all economic downturns are invariably followed by another period of sustained growth t ...

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  • 6 Recently Updated Thai Ftas And Their Impact On Thai Business Law
    By: Gregory Smyth | - Thailand is a country of many enticing characteristics for Western businesses. There is a consistently low cost of production and cost of operation in Thailand compared to the West. Thailand offers way to become familiar with the Asian market, both geographically and culturally. Thailand also has a wide consumer base, both in the form of tourists and locals, and a strong agriculture sector where many countries are struggling to provide their own food.

    These benefits have given th ...

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  • Is Merger Still A Choice For A Law Firm?
    By: Martindale-Hubbell | - Is merger still a choice for a law firm? - The first principle towards mergers of law firms is that it must be considered as a means to an end. Merger is a scheme which allows certain aims to be fulfilled. These aims can be linked to growth strategy, gaining market share, approaching other types of clientele, strengthening the firm, ensuring economic stability, attracting new lawyers with a specific profile, pursuing competition or a number of other goals. Normally only international law firms a ...
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  • Find Attorney Jobs, Careers And Employment Opportunities
    By: John Goldman | - Now-a-days job hunting for attorneys have become quite easy. You don't have to read the newspaper constantly and see for the attorney jobs which fit your portfolio. The good news is that there are many websites that can help you get a job based on your interest.

    These websites are exclusively for attorneys providing them thousands of jobs nationwide or outside.

    It also covers law related jobs and legal opportunities in the major law firms, advocate groups or publi ...

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  • Thai Law Consulting Firms See Big Implications For The Little Guy In Piracy Laws
    By: Gregory Smyth | - Thailand is both famous and infamous among the international community - beautiful sandy beaches, extraordinarily low prices compared to Western countries; amazing weather, friendly locals and a delicious native cuisine are what the Thailand Authority for Tourism wants to be known for. However, there is as much that is infamous about Thailand, as there is that is famous and the counterfeit trade is perhaps the most widespread and well-known of these. The government is planning to introduce Thai ...
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  • New Collection Opportunities In Canada, Latin America And The Caribbean Part 2.
    By: Albert V. Knowles | - This article describes some of Future prospects and opportunities for the international debt collection industry which has been created by the recent global recession.


    1.FUTURE PROSPECTS for the collection industry in THE CARIBBEAN

    The survival and growth of the collection industry in THE CARIBBEAN in the current environment will present significant challenges: the tough will have to get going; new business will be need to develop more of a regional presence ...

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  • New Collection Opportunities In Canada, Latin America And The Caribbean Part 1.
    By: Albert V. Knowles | - This article describes some of the global effects for the international debt collection industry which has been created by the recent global recession.

    1. GLOBAL RECESSION: Effects in The Americas: THE CARIBBEAN

    THE CARIBBEAN basin economies, of which there are approximately 35 suffered what may be described as a direct hit from the global meltdown. The most vulnerable sector, namely tourism, was down by over 32% at the end of 2008, and basic commodities such as ...

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  • Functions Of A Tax Attorney
    By: Ranju Kumar | - Tax attorney is a lawyer who knows the complications of tax law. You may require the advice and expertise of a qualified and reputed tax attorney in many situations. The most important part is getting the right person for the job, as they are the ones with whom you are going to get tax help. You may be advised to hire a qualified tax professional other than a tax lawyer. You must understand the things that tax attorney can do before hiring someone.

    Tax lawyers help the individuals ...

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  • Functions Of A Tax Attorney
    By: Martin Martelle | -
    Tax attorneys are lawyers who are expert in the fields of tax law. They are better in handling complex, legal and technical issues. These people can solve any legal issue, which is related to tax. The most significant part is hiring the right person for the job, as they are the ones who you are going to get help in tax. You might be influence to appoint a practiced tax expert other than a tax lawyer. You have to know the things that can be done by a tax attorney before you appoint them. ...

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  • The Challenges Of Legal Process Outsourcing (lpo)
    By: Harpreet Oberoi | - Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) refers to any processes or steps of work that are performed out of a country to a third party that supports the delivery of legal services. These processes or steps may range from simple steps to a highly complex delivery models. As the modern society gets more complex with modern regulations, the requirements of such services may originate from law firms, corporate, individuals, Independent Attorneys or even Government Sector. One estimate puts the market of LPO ...
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  • Legal Services In Belarus
    By: Jamie Hanson | - The popular Law firm-"Stepanovski, Papakul and partners" that started in 2006 year end, offers incredible legal services to the people in Belarus. It was an intergration of the Law Firm "Apices Juris" with qualified skill of 14 years along with three personal practices. "Stepanovski, Papakul and partners" is the Law Firm holding a license for providing legal and lawful services and the license number for which is No 02240/0068010 permitted by the Ministry of Justice in the year 2007, Jan 10.
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  • Off Shore Banking And Real Estate In Costa Rica
    By: Vikram kuamr | - Off shore banking in Costa Rica is not what normally comes to mind when thinking of the term off shore banking. Costa Rican banking is not party to illegal financial schemes and is not a tax haven. Authorities in Costa Rica readily cooperate in international laundering and drug related investigations. By Costa Rican law, offshore bank accounts are private in order to protect assets.

    State owned banks in Costa Rica are government backed and are considered a safe repository f ...

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  • Thai Privacy Laws In A New Technological Era
    By: Gregory Smyth | - Thailand's government recently implemented laws that gave it a tighter control of the internet than ever before, allowing enforcement of new lese majeste laws, and making it easier than ever to catch internet predators and other criminals. The infrastructure and procedures put in place have been mind-boggling, to catch up with technology. However, the threats of the internet are never ending, and online privacy is slowly being eroded with newer targeted advertising options by Google, as well as ...
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  • Thailand Laws On Insurance For Children
    By: Gregory Smyth | - The Thai Finance Ministry recently approved a scheme giving generous tax breaks on life insurance policies. The deductible amount was recently increased from 50,000 baht to 100,000 baht, and many people have taken the opportunity to provide life insurance for themselves. However, similar Thai laws have created confusion on many fronts. Parents buying life insurance for their children or dependant partners have sometimes been refused the tax deduction, despite deductions being in place for child ...
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  • New Era Of Thai Law Consumer Protection Begins
    By: Gregory Smyth | - New laws enforcing stricter standards for product liability and greater consumer protection were passed in September last year, and took effect only recently, in February 2009. The foundation laws for the long-awaited movement towards greater consumer protection in Thailand came in two parts, and while one took effect in mid-late 2008, the other has only just taken effect in February 2009. Thailand law firms like BSA Law, as well as Tilleke and Gibbins, are looking forward to providing greater p ...
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  • Trademark Infringement - Possibilities For Thai Law
    By: Gregory Smyth | - Unfortunately, Thailand is often seen as a haven for counterfeiters, with fake Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton and Sass & Bide abounding in certain shopping malls.

    There have been several new anti-counterfeiting measures and border control campaigns initiated by the government, yet the problem persists relatively unchanged. New cases that have been brought against eBay in both the US and France recently could change this, with French courts assigning responsibility to an unexpected p ...

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  • Banking Law In South Africa
    By: Amelia Stenson | - Banking law in South Africa is effectively defined by the 1990 Banks Act and simply covers exactly what a bank is allowed or not allowed to do in the normal course of business.

    Banking Legislation in South Africa is complex

    There are a myriad of other complex bytes of legislation that pertain to South African banking law but these are often so multifaceted that expert advice is required from specialist banking law attorneys. Examples of added legislation that gover ...

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  • The Fine Print: Companies Purchasing Land In Thailand
    By: Gregory Smyth | - There have always been restrictions on foreigners owning land in Thailand. A unique economy, in which one of the most beautiful, diverse countries in the world has good infrastructure, and extremely low costs of living, makes it a very attractive prospect for foreign investors.

    However, business legal services in Thailand previously had quite a few methods at their disposal to make effective land ownership by foreign entities possible. All that has changed - we examine the new Th ...

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  • Outsourcing Legal Research
    By: pksaravanan | - Large law firms and in house legal departments of large enterprises have enjoyed the benefits of outsourcing (quicker turnaround and lower costs) with success for quite some time in the United States.

    On the other hand, small and midsize enterprises and law firms have just begun to outsource legal work to enjoy these benefits. This has become possible with a wider availability of technology at a lower cost, in addition to the arrival of a new breed of vendors who are addressing th ...

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  • Solutions To Foreign Business Act Problems
    By: Gregory Smyth | - The Foreign Business Act first became part of Thailand law in 1999. However, it was seen that there were so many different ways to circumvent it that further amendments have now been enacted, in order to protect Thai businesses, while still attempting to allow reasonable influx of foreign currency and business opportunities in the country.

    Since the amendments first began to be discussed, corporate legal services in Thailand have been inundated with requests to clarify the new Th ...

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  • The Various Advantages Of Working In A Big Law Firm
    By: Sarah Jose | - A survey conducted by the American Bar Association has revealed that many attorneys in private practice are also employed in big law firms. Some of these over-sized law firms having more than 100 attorneys on their pay-roll are recognized as mega law firms. There is no denying that employment in a big law firm has unique benefits and challenges those seldom found in other practice environments. Large law firms provide highly paid practice environments for legal professionals and the attorney e ...
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  • Panama Offshore Services
    By: David Done | - Some twenty five years ago, the phrase offshore banking was referred to a series of activities that were carried out outside a person's or company's location. Since these activities were usually best done in a jurisdiction with the help of privacy rules and various regulations, majority of the businesses went to different islands to meet these criteria which are described as offshore.

    The multiplicity of Panama offshore services is great and so now a days the term banking has been ...

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  • Cyber Crime In Thailand - Laws To Protect Business
    By: Gregory Smyth | - Harsher punishments have now been enacted through the new Thailand law regarding cybercrime. Hacking and other internet-enacted, or internet-related crimes are now much more effectively within the control of authorities.

    While much of the protection of these laws is aimed at citizens, Thai law companies and business legal services in Thailand advise that they can only make life easier and more secure for our hardworking organizations.

    The cyber crime legislation r ...

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  • Concerns Over New Thai Retail Laws
    By: Gregory Smyth | - Tourism and shopping are a large part of Thailand's economy, and where the government in some areas has very effective Thailand laws to help protect the interests of the country, this area of business law in Thailand has caused much debate, and stalled for many months.
    Everyone has an opinion on this new law, business advice in Thailand has been preoccupied with these changes for many months. The UK cabinet has its own opinion, small store holders are anxious to see it pass, and larger r ...

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  • Panama Legal Services
    By: Mira Williams | - . It does not recognize any mutual legal assistance treaties too. It is considered as a crime if banking information is revealed to any other third party and is punishable by imprisonment.

    Besides these facts, there are other reasons to hire legal services from Panama.

    Every single transaction with a Panama law firm is done under an Attorney Client Privileged Communication which is a very watertight and fool proof law. Under this law, a lawyer or a law firm is ...

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  • Are You Looking For Offshore Brokerage
    By: Mira Williams | - The laws and regulation governing these brokerages may be a hindrance in their performances and these brokerages might not be in a position to offer valuable services to its clients. Or, a person who wants to invest in shares might feel that he is not getting enough returns on his investment due to restrictive practices of brokerage that are bound by various laws. Also, due to heavy taxation, the investor may not be receiving the profit he wishes to make investing in shares at greater risk. T ...
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  • New Employee Rights In Thailand
    By: Gregory Smyth | - In 2008, it is now ten years after the new Thailand law commonly referred to as the Labour Law was instated. Business legal services in Thailand began explaining these new laws after the 1997 economic crisis brought large numbers of layoffs in the private sector, and unemployment soared.

    While the economic recovery measures have made the labour system flexible enough to allow growth, they have also meant that workers are now facing low and decentralized wages. Here we review the ...

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  • Information Of Hotel Industry Laws In India - Part2
    By: India Law Offices | - .Tax benefits/ incentives.
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    Hotel Industry in India currently has supply of 110,000 rooms and there is a shortage of 150,000 rooms fueling hotel room rates across India. According to estimates demand is going to exceed supply by at least 100% over the next 2 years. To overcome, this shortage Indian hotel industry is adding about 60,000 quality rooms, currently in different stages of planning and development, which should be ready by 2012.

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  • Information Of Hotel Industry Laws In India - Part1
    By: India Law Offices | - Opportunities
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    Hotel Industry in India is witnessing tremendous boom in recent years and going through an interesting phase. One of the major reasons for the increase in demand for hotel rooms in the country is the boom in the overall Economy and high growth in sectors like information technology, telecom, retail and real estate. Rising stock market and new business opportunities are also attracting hordes of ...

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  • Labor Law In Thailand
    By: Wolfgang Jaegel | - In Thailand, all of the rights and duties pertaining to employers and employees are usually governed by a series of laws and regulations. Among the different acts that govern labor issues in Thailand are Labor Protection Act BE 2541, the Labor Court and Labor Court Procedure BE 2522, Labor Relations Act BE 2518, Social Security Act BE 2533, Thai Civil and Commercial Code, Provident Fund Act BE 2530, and Workmen's Compensation Act BE 2537.

    Usually, according to the employment law i ...

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  • Business Rehabilitation And Bankruptcy Law In Thailand
    By: Wolfgang Jaegel | - In Thailand, Bankruptcy Laws form part of the Commercial Law. Thai bankruptcy law is devised in such a way not only to help debtors to distribute their property but also to help them in rehabilitating via several reorganization provisions.

    In other words, the Bankruptcy Law includes the Bankruptcy Act for Business Rehabilitation. The Business Rehabilitation Law was introduced in 1999 as Chapter 90 of the Thai Bankruptcy Law BE 2483. The main purpose of the Business Rehabilitation ...

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  • Visa Laws In The Kingdom Of Thailand
    By: Wolfgang Jaegel | - As per the Visa Exemption Rule, the Kingdom of Thailand allows foreigners from various nations to enter as well as stay here for a limited period of time. In other words, foreigners from countries that are covered in the exemption rule are allowed to stay in Thailand for a period of up to 30 days, for which there is no need for a visa application. Al though not a single visa can exceed a period of 30 days, the exemption rule permits foreign nationals to stay in the country for a period of maximu ...
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  • Corporate Secretarial Services In The Kingdom Of Thailand
    By: Wolfgang Jaegel | - In today's dynamic business world, the success of corporate governance largely depends on fulfilling a multitude of secretarial works, legal necessities, and constitutional compliances. No matter it is a small business set up or a large business corporation, corporate secretarial services are essential for the success and existence of a business.

    Corporate secretarial services are simply services undertaken in order to comply with the regulatory requirements put forward by a compa ...

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  • Intellectual Property Laws In The Kingdom Of Thailand
    By: Wolfgang Jaegel | - Intellectual property is one of the major types of capital assets. It is usually the result of a human brain's intellect. It can be either tangible or intangible. Idea, process, and theory are some of the most popular forms of intangible category. Included in the tangible type is product, invention, or any such kind of tangible medium such as discovery, creation, or a specific knowledge.

    Based on several factors such as background, intellectual output, dynamic technology, and econ ...

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  • Commercial Litigation In The Kingdom Of Thailand
    By: Wolfgang Jaegel | - Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is not only a popular as well as serene tourist destination but also a booming commercial center comprising a flourishing dispute resolution market. In other words, Thailand is one of the prominent trading partners with investment in almost all international businesses.

    Every business in turn cannot exist without contract. In case, if any of them goes wrong, it is vital to fix the problem as quickly and as easily as possible. Hence, it ...

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  • Tips For Finding The Right Criminal Defense Attorney
    By: Chris Robertson | - If you or a loved one ever face criminal charges, there's no doubt that you will experience a tremendous amount of anxiety. And, in the midst of your distress, you'll need to select a criminal defense attorney. The urgency of your situation may hinder your ability to give careful consideration to finding the right attorney to represent you or your family member.

    All practicing attorneys are educated in a variety of areas of law, and regardless of whether you live in Bothell, Wash ...

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  • Questions To Ask When Hiring A Criminal Defense Attorney
    By: Chris Robertson | - It's safe to say that most people don't have the name and number of a criminal defense attorney close at hand. After all, few people expect to face criminal charges. If that unfortunate time arises for you or a loved one, chances are good that the stress and urgency of the situation is such that you're not in a frame of mind to give careful thought to the selection of an attorney.

    Although attorneys' educational and licensing requirements differ from state to state, the criteria y ...

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  • Law And Law Firms In The Kindgom Of Thailand
    By: Wolfgang Jaegel | - Thailand has a great number of law firms, each of them offering a host of services in almost all areas such as legal, tax, real estate, corporate, and back office works. However, it is important that clients must know the different types that practice in Thailand, and which one is most suitable to accomplish their goals or to minimize prospective risks from trailing a Thai legal action. Discussed further in this article are some of the different categories, as well as how to select the most app ...
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  • Going Global: Studying China Law Is Key To Tapping This Emerging Market
    By: Chris Robertson | - Today, all eyes are on China in its emergence as the world's next potential superpower. With a population of 1.3 billion and a workforce that the U.S. State Department estimates at over 710 million, China's economy is burgeoning. The country's exports alone total over $760 billion, and range from electronics and apparel to furniture and medical equipment. With the country's GDP growing at around ten percent per year, it's no wonder that companies ranging from Google to Wal-Mart are trying to gai ...
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  • Disobeying Natural Law
    By: Stew Mayers | - Freedom is a Western concept. Freedom of expression, association, economic choice, and freedom from arbitrary rule and violence is essential. Part of the greatness of civilization is the containment of uncivilized behavior and instincts. Culture, guilt, shame, quality, expectations all these and more play decisive roles in shaping behavior. Natural law, which few discuss and fewer know about, is a key basis for Western civilization. Yet the media; the elite; the educational experts [an ironic o ...
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  • Investing In China: Sample Local Investment Incentiives (henan Province And Zhengzhou Municipality)
    By: Mark Ludd | - Additional incentives offered by local and provincial governments significantly increase the foreign investor's incentive package. They tend to become more generous as one moves westward from the coastal provinces to the heavily populated interior, this allowing the foreign investor to cash in on China's fierce domestic competition for foreign investment. There are national regulations, however, that are applicable to the tax incentives that a local government is entitled to offer Foreign Invest ...
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  • Investing In China: Arbitrating Your Disputes
    By: David Carnes | - Arbitration is the most popular commercial dispute resolution method in China. An arbitration agreement, whether before or after a dispute arises, is a necessary prerequisite to any form of arbitration. If this option is chosen it is best to include a carefully drafted arbitration clause in the contract, because a sloppily drafted clause might end up in the People's Courts - first to decide whether or not it is binding, and if it is not, to decide the underlying dispute.

    Foreign A ...

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  • Exporting American Lawyers To China
    By: David Carnes | - A few decades ago there was hardly any such field as international law - only domestic law representing clients with funny sounding names. Although that situation has changed, the globe is not yet as borderless as the media would have us believe it is. Nevertheless, US lawyers are heading to China in increasing numbers to practice cutting edge foreign investment law, and many of these adventurers are fresh out of law school. Conventional wisdom has it that heading overseas straight out of law ...
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  • Marketing For Law Firms Via Attorney-client Matching Services - Part I
    By: Henry Harlow | - What are these new attorney-client matching services? Who are the players? What do they cost? What is the risk to me? What is the return for me? What is the buzz on them? Are they ethical as marketing for law firms? Will they save me money and are they for me? Will they get me clients I would not have otherwise?

    In part one of this article we will look in depth at a relatively new wrinkle in marketing for law firms known as attorney-client matching services. Part one focuse ...

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