Monthly Archives: August 2011

Venus Williams pulls out of US Open with illness (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

NEW YORK – Venus Williams pulled out of the U.S. Open shortly before her second-round match Wednesday, saying she was diagnosed with Sjogren’s Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that causes fatigue and joint pain. The 31-year-old American, the champion at Flushing … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Rates: Volatility Strikes Back!

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor

As folks returned from holidays overseas and got their power turned back on after Irene, participation picked up in the markets and Mortgage Rates improved yesterday, basically right back to Friday afternoon’s levels. But our old friend “volatility” brought rates … Continue reading →

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Hogan Lovells Media Group Decamps for Bird & Bird

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor

August 31, 2011 4:02 PM Hogan Lovells Media Group Decamps for Bird Bird Posted by Sara Randazzo Bird Bird increased the size of its four-month-old Hamburg office with the hire of 11 media lawyers from Hogan Lovells, including partner Stefan … Continue reading →

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Dozens of Am Law 100 Lawyers on Hand for DOJ’s Suit Against AT&T

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor

August 31, 2011 6:10 PM Dozens of Am Law 100 Lawyers on Hand for DOJ’s Suit Against ATT Posted by Brian Baxter ATT’s lawyers from five Am Law 100 firms weren’t enough to stop the Justice Department from filing a … Continue reading →

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Three Firms Advise on Exxon Mobil’s $3.2 Billion Arctic Exploration Pact

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor

August 31, 2011 6:11 PM Three Firms Advise on Exxon Mobil’s $3.2 Billion Arctic Exploration Pact Posted by Tom Huddleston Jr. Exxon Mobil Corp. and Russian state-owned oil company OAO Rosneft are partnering on an Arctic exploration project that includes … Continue reading →

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Judge to jury: Don’t Facebook ‘friend’ defendant

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor

Jurors, do not ’friend’ the defendant on Facebook!  Apparently, that does not go without saying. Orange County Superior Court Judge Andre Manssourian wasn’t taking any chances with his jury in Harbor Court on Tuesday. He had just read a story about  a … Continue reading →

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NAS Enhances Tenant Discrimination Insurance

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor

NAS Insurance Services’ tenant discrimination insurance no longer includes co-insurance.  NAS’ tenant discrimination insurance also includes full prior acts coverage, free choice of counsel and can be combined with employment practices liability insurance. Tenant discrimination insurance defends property owners from … Continue reading →

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Marsh Acquires Brokerage Business of Africa’s Alexander Forbes

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor

Global insurance broker Marsh said it will acquire the brokerage business of  African insurance firm Alexander Forbes. This business comprises Alexander Forbes Risk Services (AFRS) and certain local and correspondent operations serviced across sub-Saharan Africa, including Botswana and Namibia. The … Continue reading →

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General Star Launches Nutraceutical Binding Authority Program

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor

General Star has launched a delegated authority platform to distribute its NutraAdvantageproduct nationwide. Wholesale broker Worldwide Facilities, Inc., Los Angeles, Calif., has been appointed as the sole producer for this binding authority arrangement. Created by General Star in November 2007, … Continue reading →

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Insurance Lawsuits to Follow Irene

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor

As the water recedes from Hurricane Irene, lawyers are expecting disputes over insurance coverage to pour in. The biggest fights will stem from arguments over property damage and whether it resulted from wind or water, legal experts said. Similar questions … Continue reading →

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