Legal Press Release – Newsletter for October 20, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Sisvel to Create Patent Pool for DVB-C2
Call for Essential DVB-C2 Patents Issued
STUTTGART, Germany, October 19, 2010 – Sisvel announced today that a group of leading patent owners have asked
Sisvel to act as the facilitator for the creation of a DVB-C2 joint patent
licensing program, or patent pool. Accordingly, Sisvel issues a call for
patents and patent applications essential to the DVB-C2 Standard.
…. Original source : Sisvel to Create Patent Pool for DVB-C2.
Crowell & Moring Launches TLD and Domain Name Practice
WASHINGTON, October 19, 2010 – The international law firm Crowell & Moring LLP today announced the
launch of its new TLD (Top-Level Domain) and Domain Name practice. As the
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) prepares for the
2011 introduction of what may be the most significant extension of the domain
name system since the introduction …. Source article : Crowell & Moring Launches TLD and Domain Name Practice.
Russell Jones & Walker Solicitors Represents ten Families at 7/7 Bombings Inquest
LONDON, October 18, 2010 – Russell Jones & Walker Solicitors is representing ten families of victims
of the 7/7 London bombings at the ongoing inquest into the incidents, which
began on 14th October 2010. The independent Coroner's Inquests into the
London Bombings of 7 July 2005, which will be overseen by the Right
Honourable Lady Justice Hallett D.B.E., …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Russell Jones & Walker Solicitors Represents ten Families at 7/7 Bombings Inquest.
UK’s College of Law Launches New Web Site with Ektron
MAIDENHEAD, England and NASHUA, New Hampshire, October 14, 2010 – Ektron Inc., a web content management, social software and marketing
optimization software and solutions provider today announced that The College
of Law, acknowledged as the United Kingdom's leading professional law school,
is now online with a reworked Internet presence. The www.college-of-law.co.uk
redesign was implemented by Ektron's professional services … Read more : UK's College of Law Launches New Web Site with Ektron.
CIRCA INC. Affirms No Affiliation with CIRCA Auctions
NEW YORK, October 13, 2010 – CIRCA INC., the leading global buyer of jewelry from the public, stated
today that it has no affiliation with CIRCA Auctions.
CIRCA INC. was incorporated in 1998 under the name SELLJEWELRY.COM, INC.;
the name was changed to CIRCA INC. in 2005. Headquartered in New York City,
CIRCA INC. … Read : CIRCA INC. Affirms No Affiliation with CIRCA Auctions.
Goodmans Solicitors Rebrand
LIVERPOOL, England, October 13, 2010 – Leading medical negligence and personal injury solicitors, Goodmans Law
(www.goodmanslaw.co.uk/) has completed a rebranding process to
complete their transition to a specialist medical negligence and personal
injury law firm.
Goodmans Law, based in Liverpool, has evolved into one of the largest
specialist firms in this area of law. Goodmans …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Goodmans Solicitors Rebrand.
World-Check Celebrates 10 Years at the Forefront of International Risk Intelligence
ZURICH, October 12, 2010 – World-Check, the business risk and intelligence specialist, is embarking
on a campaign to support the often unseen victims of the corrupt practices
and crimes it seeks to eradicate to marks its tenth anniversary.
2010 marks the 10 year anniversary of World-Check, the frontrunner in
providing open source research and …. Read the original article : here.
Arcelor-Mittal and Ukrainian Government are to Return to Constructive Dialogue
KIEV, Ukraine, October 12, 2010 – The representatives of Arcelor-Mittal have expressed their
willingness to get back to negotiations of the investment agreement with the
Ukrainian government. They made this statement after the Kyiv City Commercial
Court had droppedthe case upon the withdrawal of the General Prosecutor's
claim.
Cristophe Cornier, Vice President and Management Board … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Arcelor-Mittal and Ukrainian Government are to Return to Constructive Dialogue.
Leading Russian IP Lawyer Ekaterina Tilling Joins Moscow Office of Baker Botts L.L.P.
MOSCOW, October 11, 2010 – Ekaterina Tilling, one of the leading intellectual property lawyers in
Russia, has joined Baker Botts L.L.P. as a special counsel in the firm's
Moscow office. She will lead a growing team of Baker Botts IP lawyers based
in Moscow as part of a continuing effort to support Russian and other
international companies with …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Leading Russian IP Lawyer Ekaterina Tilling Joins Moscow Office of Baker Botts L.L.P..
Displaysense Glimpses a Different Cost of the Economic Climate
BISHOP'S STORTFORD, England, October 11, 2010 – Displaysense has revealed that throughout the recession and continuing
into the gradual economic recovery, a rise in crime targeting retail and
fashion retailers has been seen. This is the conclusion reached by the
company after speaking to its customers and reviewing its sales figures since
the recognised start of the downturn [..] Read the original article: here.
International Private Funds Partner Ch??zard Ameer Will Join Gibson Dunn in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, October 7, 2010 – Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that private funds
partner Ch??zard Ameer will join the firm as a partner. Ameer, who will join
the firm's Dubai office from Ashurst, will continue to focus on representing
sponsors of, and investors in, private investment funds in Europe, the …. Original source : International Private Funds Partner Ch??zard Ameer Will Join Gibson Dunn in Dubai.
El Cubo Labour Strike Declared Illegal
TORONTO, October 4, 2010 – Gammon Gold Inc. ("Gammon") (TSX:GAM and NYSE:GRS): announced today that
the labour strike at the El Cubo mine has been declared illegal by the
Federal Labor Board.
On June 3, 2010 the Company announced operations at the El Cubo mine were
suspended due to an illegal labour disruption launched …. Original article on Gaea Times at : El Cubo Labour Strike Declared Illegal.
Equality Now Hails Historic Creation of a New UN Mechanism That Will Focus on Eliminating Discrimination Against Women in Law and Practice
GENEVA, October 1, 2010 – On 1 October 2010 at the 15th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC),
member states adopted by consensus a resolution to create a new mechanism to
accelerate the elimination of discrimination against women in law and
practice. "This is the culmination of the hard work of so many in government
and civil … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Equality Now Hails Historic Creation of a New UN Mechanism That Will Focus on Eliminating Discrimination Against Women in Law and Practice.
A Good Policy for the Protection of Patents, the Key to a Successful Transfer of Technology
PAMPLONA, Spain, October 1, 2010 – "It is increasingly difficult to receive financing and the
financial crisis is weakening investment in R&D+i," said Conny Bogentoft,
Chief Scientific Officer at Karolinska Development AB, during the third and
last plenary session of the 5th International Meeting on Biotechnology,
BioSpain 2010, organised by the Spanish Association of Biocompanies (ASEBIO)
and the Government … Read this article on Gaea Times at : A Good Policy for the Protection of Patents, the Key to a Successful Transfer of Technology.
SNR Denton Launches as Top 25 Global Law Firm
Combination of Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal and Denton Wilde Sapte creates a high-quality client-focused firm in eight core industry sectors
NEW YORK and LONDON, September 30, 2010 – SNR Denton officially opens its doors today. The combination of
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP and Denton Wilde Sapte LLP creates an
international legal practice with 48 locations in …. Original article : SNR Denton Launches as Top 25 Global Law Firm.
Stroz Friedberg Amplifying Growth with US$115MM New Mountain Capital Investment
NEW YORK, September 30, 2010 – Stroz Friedberg's unsurpassed expertise in managing digital risk and
uncovering digital evidence has helped attract a US$115 million investment
from New Mountain Capital to fuel and accelerate the company's growth.
"This investment is with the perfect partner and happens at the perfect
time," says Eric Friedberg (
www.strozfriedberg.com/professionals/xprProfessionalDetails1.aspx?xpST=ProfessionalDetail&professional=4
), Co-President …. Original source : Stroz Friedberg Amplifying Growth with US$115MM New Mountain Capital Investment.
World’s Most Sophisticated Patent Research Platform, CPA Global Discover(sm), Soon to be Launched
Research Reveals That Market Poorly Served by Current Technology
LONDON, September 29, 2010 – CPA Global, the leading provider of legal services
outsourcing, has announced it will be adding the world's most sophisticated
online patent research platform to its suite of intellectual property (IP)
portfolio management services in October 2010. CPA Global Discover(sm) will
redefine the way in which … Read more »»».
Ex-Im Bank Board Chairman Hochberg Testifies to Congress on Bank’s Record Setting Year, Approximately US$24 Billion in Export Financing – Supporting Over 200,000 Jobs
Board of Director's Final Meeting Approves US$1.5 Billion in New Financing
WASHINGTON, September 30, 2010 – The Chairman and President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States
Fred P. Hochberg testified today before members of the House Financial
Services committee regarding an unprecedented year for export finance
authorizations and U.S. jobs supported by the Bank.
…. Original article : Ex-Im Bank Board Chairman Hochberg Testifies to Congress on Bank's Record Setting Year, Approximately US$24 Billion in Export Financing – Supporting Over 200,000 Jobs.
DQ Entertainment International (“DQE”): DQE Agrees Jungle Book Merchandising Agreement for Nordic and Eastern European Regions
HYDERABAD, India, September 27, 2010 – DQE, the entertainment production and distribution company, is
pleased to announce the appointment of Plus Licens AB ("Plus Licens"), one of
Sweden's leading licensing and merchandising agents, as their licensing
representatives for 'The Jungle Book'.
Plus Licens is the largest licensing company in Eastern Europe and the
Nordic countries, …. Original article on Gaea Times at : DQ Entertainment International ("DQE"): DQE Agrees Jungle Book Merchandising Agreement for Nordic and Eastern European Regions.
Disciplinary Committee Refuses Register Restoration Application
LONDON, September 27, 2010 – The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
last week [23 September 2010] refused an application for restoration to the
RCVS Register by Dr Janos Nemeth, who had previously been found to have
fraudulently registered with the RCVS and struck off.
At the original hearing, in February …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Disciplinary Committee Refuses Register Restoration Application.