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Making Home Affordable Plan - How Does It Work, and Will It Help?

LogoMany hardworking homeowners are struggling to make their monthly mortgage payments, and are sincerely trying to reach a mutually beneficial agreement with their lenders for the chance to not only stay in their homes but to pay lenders the money owed to them. Unfortunately, today’s economic conditions make reaching to such an agreement, a very daunting task. Jaded by the promises of fly-by-night loan modification companies, and confused by the explanations of attorneys trying to sell their services, many homeowners are left in the dark about the mortgage options available to them. Yet one very solid option that each borrower and lender should at least consider is the Making Home Affordable (MHA) Plan. It has been proven from personal experiences that this program has successfully helped homeowners stay in their homes.

Fraudsters Profiting Through Cybersquatting: Lehman, Lee & Xu Sees a Rise in Unsuspecting Consumers Falling Victim to Internet Counterfeiting

As one of China’s oldest and most well known law firms, Lehman Lee & Xu has been recognized as one of the top trademark firms in China by several intellectual property magazines and is managed by Mr. Edward Lehman, a leading expert on intellectual property and corporate law with 20 years of experience.

Homeowner's Options When Facing Foreclosure

LogoRealtyTrac’s annual U.S. Foreclosure Market Report for 2008 indicates that 2,330,483 properties nationwide entered some stage of foreclosure. This would amount to an 81 percent increase from 2007 and 225 percent higher than the total number in 2006. The statistics for 2009 are looking even steeper, and there are no signs of relief in the near future.

Foreign Translations, Inc. Launches Spanish Language Version of Website

LogoForeign Translations, Inc. has announced the launch of its new Spanish website. The new layout is specifically targeting Spanish speakers who have a need for translation services. The website will facilitate Foreign Translations, Inc.’s desire to reach the Hispanic market in the United States, Mexico, South America and other Spanish speaking countries of the world. Foreign Translations, Inc. values its multilingual customer base and appreciates the fact that they would like to conduct business in their own native language. This website works to accommodate them.

March 3, 2009: Election of Los Angeles City Attorney

LogoThe city of Los Angeles will not elect the Front-Runner for Los Angeles City Attorney, they will elect the people's choice. The Office of the City Attorney is an important player in the economic and business life of the city. Working with all city departments and agencies, the Office of City Attorney is significantly involved in nearly all the issues and problems the city confronts.

Marsalese Law Group, PLLC Forms Financial Crisis Task Force to Guide Clients Through Historic Market Events

Bailout introducing new legal liability for corporate officers, directors and managers

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Former San Francisco Human Rights Commission Senior Contract Compliance Officer Announces Sf Attorney’s Fraudulently Awarded $245,000 of His $400,000 Settlement Proceed

Former San Francisco Human Rights Commission Senior Contract Compliance Officer and “City corruption whistleblower” Kevin Williams announces SF Attorney’s Eric M. Safire and John Houston Scott were fraudulently awarded $245,000 of his $400,000 settlement proceeds by retired judge Daniel M. Hanlon of the Judicial Arbitration Management Service (JAMS) at an arbitration hearing held on March 11, 2008.

Former San Francisco Human Rights Commission Senior Contract Compliance Officer Announces Sf Attorney’s Fraudulently Awarded $245,000 of His $400,000 Settlement Proceed

Former San Francisco Human Rights Commission Senior Contract Compliance Officer and “City corruption whistleblower” Kevin Williams announces SF Attorney’s Eric M. Safire and John Houston Scott were fraudulently awarded $245,000 of his $400,000 settlement proceeds by retired judge Daniel M. Hanlon of the Judicial Arbitration Management Service (JAMS) at an arbitration hearing held on March 11, 2008.

Foreign Translations, Inc. Launches New Website

LogoAfter a year in the making, Foreign Translations, Inc., has launched its new website.

Trial Lawyer and Media Personality Hill Wilson Participates in Getting to Know Philadelphia’s African-American Media Panel

Rhonda Hill Wilson, Esq., of Philadelphia recently served as a panelist for the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Bar-New Media program, Getting to Know Philadelphia’s African-American Media.

Hill Wilson Appointed to 2008 Philadelphia Bar Association Brennan Award Committee

Rhonda Hill Wilson, Esq. of Philadelphia has been appointed by 2008 Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor, A. Michael Pratt to serve as the 2008 William J. Brennan, Jr. Distinguished Jurist Award Committee Chair. As chair of the committee, Hill Wilson will lead her colleagues in the identification and recognition of a 2008 distinguished jurist.

919 Links Rosen Law Firm and Divorce-Software Maker

919 Marketing Company has bridged a fruitful relationship between its client, Rosen Law Firm, the leading divorce firm in North Carolina, and Zipland Interactive, an Israel-based game manufacturing company who is maker of Earthquake in Zipland, the first research-based psychological computer game designed for children of divorce.

Gina Rubel Appointed Philadelphia Bar Association Bar News Media Committee Chair

2008 Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor, A. Michael Pratt, has appointed Gina Furia Rubel to serve as the 2008 Bar News Media Committee Chair.

Hill Wilson Serves on Temple Law Panel

Rhonda Hill Wilson, Esq., of Philadelphia served as a panelist of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association and Temple Law School co-sponsored program titled, "What is a Trial Lawyer" last month. Hill Wilson along with other panelists provided Temple University law students with a range of information associated with the trial lawyer profession.

Bucks Productivity Expert Neen James Closes Out 2007 with a Bang

Bucks County Productivity Expert, Neen James recently multiplied her national and international client roster. Looking forward to the New Year, James will advise the following well-known companies; the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Accenture, Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer, and North Brooklyn Hospital.

Philadelphia Attorney Hill Wilson Presents at the American Board of Vocational Experts’ Fall Conference

Rhonda Hill Wilson Addresses How to Be the Vocational Expert that Every Lawyer Seeks

Compromise Agreement Help Site Launched by Leading London Solicitors

The often complex subject of compromise agreements was made a little easier to grasp this week with the launch of a new website designed especially to help normal people, be it employers or employees understand better this particular area of employment law.

Rhonda Hill Wilson Hosts UNCF "A Mind Is" Annual Giving Society Fundraiser

Rhonda Hill Wilson, Esquire, Pennsylvania Ambassador for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) "A Mind Is” Annual Giving Society, hosted an exclusive fundraiser reception at her home in Rosemont, Pa., on Sunday, September 9.

Hill Wilson to Serve on Executive Committees and Board of Directors for Trial Lawyers’ Associations

Rhonda Hill Wilson, Esq., of Philadelphia has been reappointed to the American Association for Justice’s Executive and Membership Oversight Committees. Hill Wilson will also serve on the association’s National Finance and Public Affairs Committees, and she was elected to the Organization Review Committee. The American Association for Justice (AAJ) is the world’s largest trial bar, encompassing an international coalition of attorneys, law professors, paralegals and law students. Committee appointments and elections took place at the association’s annual convention in Chicago, held from July 14 through July 18 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

Using Ignition Interlocks for Repeat DUI Offenders Urged by NHTSA

Nicole Nason, National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator, considered as the country's top official with regards to highway safety issues, called the attention of prosecutors and judges concerning issue of drunk driving repeat offenders.

Extension of Social Security's QDD to All States

Social Security Commissioner Michael J. Astrue proposed yesterday that the Social Security would be publishing a proposed regulation, which is about the Quick Disability Determination (QDD). In the proposal, is the extension of the QDD process to the disability determination services of all of the States in the country.

Fraud Case Verdict for a Wal-mart Executive Too Simple – Court of Appeals

The appeals court has ordered, last Tuesday, to review the punishment given to a former Wal-Mart executive for his fraud case. The offender, Tom Coughlin, was sentenced to home detention but the prosecutors contended that U.S District Judge Robert T. Dawson disregarded the weight of the defendant’s crime and focused more on his status in the community.

California Reaches Agreement With Wal-mart

The state of California's Labor Commissioner, Angela Bradstreet recently announce that they had reached an agreement with the Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. regarding the issue of unpaid wages to its workers from California. Bradstreet announced that Wal-Mart has agreed to pay $3.9 million and more in overtime payment, waiting time penalties and the equivalent interests to around 50,000 employees. Wal-Mart also agreed to pay civil penalties to the state of California for state employment law and policies it has violated.