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Survey: Americans Believe Legal Fees are Extremely Expensive, Wish There Were Alternatives to Traditional Lawyers

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Monday, December 10, 2018
Law, Legal professions, Practice of law, Occupations, Law enforcement, Lawyer, Attorney's fee, Law firm

Americans Want Alternatives to Lawyers: Nearly everyone with a household income of $50K to $74.9K (87 percent) wish there were alternatives to traditional lawyers when dealing with small legal matters (i.e.

Key Points: 
  • Americans Want Alternatives to Lawyers: Nearly everyone with a household income of $50K to $74.9K (87 percent) wish there were alternatives to traditional lawyers when dealing with small legal matters (i.e.
  • Even Those With Higher Household Incomes Agree: Even those with household incomes of $100K agree that legal fees are extremely expensive (91 percent) and 79% say they wish there were an alternative to traditional lawyers when dealing with small legal matters.
  • Your Lawyers Online offers automated, secured and affordable solutions, and can even double as a traditional law firm on an as-needed basis.
  • For more information, visit https://yourlawyersonline.com/
    Your Lawyers Online is a virtual law firm of online legal providers specializing in divorce, probate, business and animal law.

Jennings Strouss Attorney Maxwell W. Mahoney Appointed to Maricopa County Bar Association (MCBA) Young Lawyers Division Board of Directors

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Thursday, December 6, 2018
Legal ethics, Legal professions, Law enforcement, Lawyer, Occupations, Strouss, Human behavior, Law

PHOENIX, Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, P.L.C., a leading Phoenix-based law firm, congratulates Maxwell W. Mahoney on his appointment to Board of Directors MCBA's Young Lawyers Division.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, P.L.C., a leading Phoenix-based law firm, congratulates Maxwell W. Mahoney on his appointment to Board of Directors MCBA's Young Lawyers Division.
  • The MCBA Young Lawyers Division is focused on the specific needs of lawyers under the age of 36 who have practiced five years or less.
  • Its mission is to involve these lawyers in the community and legal profession, while providing a platform for members to connect with their peers.
  • "I am excited to be appointed to the Young Lawyers Division Board," said Max.

Complaints against solicitors and other lawyers

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Thursday, December 6, 2018
Legal professions, Law, Law in the United Kingdom, Practice of law, Human behavior, Occupations, Solicitors, Consumer protection in the United Kingdom, Scottish Legal Complaints Commission, Legal Ombudsman, Barrister, Law Society of England and Wales

Wednesday, December 5, 2018This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the current procedure and qualifying criteria for making complaints against solicitors and other lawyers across the United Kingdom.

Key Points: 
  • This briefing paper deals with the current procedure and qualifying criteria for making complaints against solicitors and other lawyers across the United Kingdom.
  • England and Wales

    The Legal Ombudsman is responsible for dealing with complaints about poor service against lawyers in England and Wales.

  • Scotland

    The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) deals with complaints about inadequate professional service against legal practitioners in Scotland.

  • Northern Ireland

    In Northern Ireland, the Law Society of Northern Ireland deals with complaints against solicitors, and the Professional Conduct Committee of the Bar Council of Northern Ireland considers complaints against barristers.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Modified Test Lead System (SOG-290)

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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Electromagnetism, Safety, Electrical wiring, Electric power, Human behavior, Electrician, Occupations, Technicians, Portable appliance testing, Safe

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --An inventor from Sacramento, Calif., has developed the ARC SAFE ELECTRICAL TESTING, a modified test lead system that is intended for use in conjunction with voltage and phase testing equipment utilized in commercial/industrial electrical systems.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --An inventor from Sacramento, Calif., has developed the ARC SAFE ELECTRICAL TESTING, a modified test lead system that is intended for use in conjunction with voltage and phase testing equipment utilized in commercial/industrial electrical systems.
  • This system mitigates these risks by reducing the incident energy," said the inventor.
  • The ARC SAFE ELECTRICAL TESTING increases workplace safety amongst electricians, as well as maintenance crews.
  • Finally, it is producible in versions that could be utilized for permanent monitoring of the system in question.

Five Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP Attorneys Recognized As 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers, Two Named As 2019 Ohio Rising Stars

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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Law enforcement, Lawyer, Occupations, Human behavior, Law

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Five attorneys from Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP have been selected to the 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers list.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Five attorneys from Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP have been selected to the 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers list.
  • No more than five percent of the lawyers in Ohio are selected by Super Lawyers.
  • The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country.
  • Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP has been providing legal excellence to businesses, families and individuals for over 50 years.

U.S. News-Best Lawyers Ranks Sohagi Law Group's Zoning Law Practice to Tier One

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Law enforcement, Lawyer, Occupations, Ramboll Environ, Human behavior, Employment, Law

"This is a very important time for California land use lawyers given the critical need for affordable housing, protection of the environment and compliance with California's Climate Change regulations," said firm Founder and Partner Margaret Sohagi .

Key Points: 
  • "This is a very important time for California land use lawyers given the critical need for affordable housing, protection of the environment and compliance with California's Climate Change regulations," said firm Founder and Partner Margaret Sohagi .
  • The U.S. News Best Lawyers rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations and peer review from leading attorneys.
  • Sohagi, which has offices in Los Angeles and Sacramento, has extensive expertise environmental and land use law and litigation.
  • The firm's attorneys work with clients to navigate existing laws and regulations, and advise on emerging environmental and development issues.

IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. appoints Bao Truong as Vice President, Head of Regulatory Affairs

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Occupations, Regulatory affairs, Food and Drug Administration, Health, Human behavior, Government

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc., an oncology-focused biotechnology company committed to the discovery and development of breakthrough precision medicines, announced today the appointment of Bao Truong, as vice president, head of regulatory affairs.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc., an oncology-focused biotechnology company committed to the discovery and development of breakthrough precision medicines, announced today the appointment of Bao Truong, as vice president, head of regulatory affairs.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Bao to IDEAYA," said Yujiro S. Hata, chief executive officer of IDEAYA.
  • "Bao is an experienced regulatory professional with a proven ability to work with the FDA and other regulatory authorities to obtain drug approvals."
  • Bao is a biotech professional with over thirteen years of regulatory experience in oncology product development.

55ip Continues Rapid Growth with Addition of New Advisory Firms

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Finance, Economy, Money, Investment management, Adviser, Occupations

These firms design and deliver custom, advisor-branded strategies to clients, using 55ip's proprietary tools that offer modern investment science and tax technology.

Key Points: 
  • These firms design and deliver custom, advisor-branded strategies to clients, using 55ip's proprietary tools that offer modern investment science and tax technology.
  • 55ip empowers advisors with a differentiated investment management value proposition and efficient implementation of custom strategies at scale," said Paul Gamble, CEO of 55ip.
  • Firms recently partnering with 55ip include:
    Athena Advisor Services, LLC: an RIA founded in 2013 with a strong focus on executive compensation advice, tax reduction strategies, tax aware investing and planning for early retirement.
  • A perfect match for our offerings, we anticipate 55ip will continue to complement our skillset and further enhance our practice."

Tennessee Startup Looks to Disrupt Fee-Based Wealth Management Model

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Monday, December 3, 2018
Economy, Finance, Money, Financial advisors, Financial management, Investment management, Adviser, Occupations, Investment advisory, Wealth management, Financial adviser

The company strives to change the status quo of traditional wealth management services.

Key Points: 
  • The company strives to change the status quo of traditional wealth management services.
  • We decided investment advice needed a better, more equitable system, so we created Bitsy Advisor."
  • Tuten is a graduate of the University of Tennessee - Knoxville and has a decade of experience in financial management.
  • Tuten believes a flat-fee investment advisory model is the future of financial planning, putting Bitsy Advisor ahead of the curve.

IRP Business Development Firm Financial Research Solutions Relaunches as Research Alliance

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Occupations, Securities research, Insight Investment, Pharmaceutical industry in India, Economy

MONTREAL, Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Financial Research Solutions, a leading business development firm for independent research boutiques, has restructured its research offering to focus on boutiques meeting key criteria identified by asset managers.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Financial Research Solutions, a leading business development firm for independent research boutiques, has restructured its research offering to focus on boutiques meeting key criteria identified by asset managers.
  • "Our campaign highlights key qualities of independent research such as increased alpha-generation and reduced risk for portfolios that incorporate independent research."
  • At launch, the Research Alliance includes five boutiques: Foveal LLP (Pharmaceuticals), Insight Investment Research (Global Infrastructure), ERA Forest Products Research (Forest Products), Hillside Partners (Technology), and Integrity Research (Custom Research Sourcing).
  • The concept for the Research Alliance is an outgrowth of interviews with over 4,500 investment professionals from nearly 2,000 buy-side firms globally.