Tuesday, June 30, 2009

INTERPOL and FIRST join Hands to Fight Cyber Crime

A law enforcement loophole through which cyber criminals have been escaping started to close today as international police and the world's leading forum of online security experts forged a new alliance.

Kyoto, Japan (PRWEB) June 30, 2009 -- INTERPOL today became the latest and biggest law enforcer to join FIRST, the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams, in the battle against cyber crime.

The global police network's membership of FIRST was announced at the Forum's 21st annual conference in Kyoto.

one of the most important bridges we've ever built
Noboru Nakatani, INTERPOL's Director of Information Systems and Technology, hailed the move as "one of the most important bridges we've ever built" bringing the chance at last to close a gap between forensic techniques through which criminals have been able to escape justice.
While computer emergency response teams almost always try to disable attacks immediately, without waiting to trace aggressors who can then move on to fresh targets, police forces have preferred to watch crimes develop, hoping to pick up a trail that will lead to detection and a successful prosecution.

But, said Derrick Scholl, chairman of the FIRST steering committee, the problem of that approach is that "probably in no other area of criminal activity is it so easy to lay a false trail."

He explained: "Criminals can remotely hijack innocent users' PCs and deploy them to hack, steal and sabotage while the PCs owners carry on at the keyboard completely oblivious to what's going on behind their screens. So the cops turn up at the wrong door only to find someone who's not guilty, just bewildered.

"Track the incident down finally to the criminals' PCs and they can make it look as if they themselves are the innocent victims of a hijacking by unknown villains in a remote hideaway."

Often the elusive nature of cyber felony and the geographical vagueness of its origins have deterred or prevented police from undertaking investigations.

INTERPOL and FIRST agree that neither approach is working satisfactorily - but meanwhile some sources estimate that the perpetrators of just one version of Internet crime, "phishing" scams which purloin bank details online, are now stealing upwards of US$2-trillion a year.

Welcoming INTERPOL's admission as a member of FIRST, Mr Scholl went on: "This is the best chance we have of closing the gap. Having the biggest law enforcer on the planet on board with us is a great move forward.
"We've been wrestling with this problem now for three years, and at last here's a real opportunity to combine our efforts, set an agenda, and work to find a solution that gets criminals out of the virtual world and into the dock."

Vincent Danjean, INTERPOL Information Security Manager, addressed FIRST members today at their conference in the Hotel Granvia, Kyoto.
He said: "INTERPOL provides the secure global police communication system which connects all its 187 member countries virtually with each other: now FIRST will be able to make use of this formidable network."
Meanwhile significant advances in the development of online detection programs were honored at the conference with awards jointly sponsored by FIRST and its affiliate and major conference sponsor CERT (computer emergency response team) Coordination Centre, the Software Engineering Institute CERT program in Pittsburgh, PA.

Thomas Grenman and his fellow team-members at CERT-FI (Finland) were awarded US$2500 for their pioneering creation of Autoreporter, which keeps the Finnish network space secure, and US$5000 was presented to Michael Scheck and fellow team members at Cisco CSIRT (computer security incident response team) who devised the groundbreaking Netflow system for incident detection.
Details and reports from both winners can be found at CERT CC's website, http://www.cert.org/csirts/national/contest_2009.html and on the FIRST website at http://www.first.org/global/practices/

Founded in 1990, FIRST consists of internet emergency response teams from more than 200 corporations, government bodies, universities and other institutions from the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania. It leads the world's fight-back against cyber-crime, sabotage and terrorism, and promotes co-operation between response teams and law enforcement agencies.

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Read more about the FIRST Kyoto Conference at
http://www.first.org/conference/2009/
Read more about FIRST at
http://www.first.org/ & http://www.first.org/about/

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Press Statement Released by Arnold Klein's Attorney, Richard Charnley

Press Statement Released by Arnold Klein's Attorney, Richard Charnley

Los Angeles (PRWEB) June 30, 2009 - "Dr. Klein is aware of media reports connecting him to Michael Jackson. Because of patient confidentiality, Dr. Klein will make no statement on any reports or allegations.

Out of respect for his patients and adherence to federal HIPAA regulations, Dr. Klein asks that the media not contact him or his patients, nor interfere with their medical treatments. Like millions of Michael's fans around the world, Dr. Klein is saddened by Michael's death and extends his condolences to the family."

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First SAS 70 Type II LPO Service Provider

QuisLex, a premier offshore legal services provider, is the first and only pure play LPO to be recognized as a SAS 70 Type II Service Provider.

By passing the meticulous Big 4 audit, QuisLex sets a new security benchmark for the LPO industry. We are the first pure play LPO to be successfully audited against the SAS 70 Type II standard, as we were the first to be ISO 27001 certified three years ago

New York (PRWEB) June 30, 2009 -- QuisLex, Inc., a premier offshore legal services provider, today announced that it has successfully completed an American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70 (SAS 70) Type II audit by a Big 4 Auditor. QuisLex is the first and only pure-play LPO service provider to be recognized as a SAS 70 Type II service provider.

QuisLex provides offshore legal support solutions such as litigation document review, trial preparation assistance, contracts management & M&A due diligence to several Global 500 corporations and Am Law 100 law firms. This added endorsement further reassures QuisLex' clients of its unwavering commitment to the security and confidentiality of their data, and satisfy their ethical obligations in using QuisLex' services.

The SAS 70 Type II report is internationally recognized as the authoritative benchmark of the AICPA against which service providers report control activities and processes to customers and their auditors. The Type II form of SAS 70 examination is the most stringent form; it not only includes the service provider's description of controls related to information technology and security processes, but also includes detailed testing of these controls. The Auditor's Report with an unqualified opinion that is issued by an Independent Accounting Firm differentiates the service provider from its peers by demonstrating the establishment of effectively designed control objectives and control activities.

"By passing the meticulous Big 4 audit, QuisLex sets a new security benchmark for the LPO industry. We are the first pure play LPO to be successfully audited against the SAS 70 Type II standard, as we were the first to be ISO 27001 certified three years ago," said Michel Sahyoun, CTO of QuisLex. "This latest success is a testament to our rigorous processes combined with state-of-the-art technology and a security-conscious team that reassures our clients that their critical data is safe and secure," he added.

"QuisLex has always been committed to helping support our client's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts by ensuring the highest levels of security and process controls relating to client data," said Sirisha Gummaregula, COO of QuisLex. "With the completion of the SAS 70 Type II audit, QuisLex once again demonstrates market leadership and commitment to maintaining the necessary safeguards to support our client's SOX initiatives."

QuisLex has focused, since its inception, on creating a quantitative and process driven approach to its security and quality. It was the first in its industry to be awarded both ISO 27001 (ISMS) and ISO 9001 (QMS) certifications, paving the path for the industry to define the standards for security and quality.

About QuisLex:
QuisLex is a leading offshore legal services company providing specialized services in litigation/antitrust document review, contract management and negotiations, M&A due diligence, real estate and legal/business research, among others. QuisLex is founded by seasoned lawyers from Skadden Arps, Shearman & Sterling and Sidley Austin. QuisLex is certified ISO 9001:2008 compliant for its proprietary quality management system and ISO/IEC 27001:2005 compliant for its information security management system. QuisLex is also EU Safe Harbor self-certified. For more information on QuisLex, visit http://www.QuisLex.com.

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Drexel University Launches an Online Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice

The new online bachelor's degree in criminal justice goes beyond the narrow "police science" focus.

We're very proud to offer our students the outstanding Drexel curriculum within this convenient online format. All of our online programs, including our Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice are taught by the same world-renowned faculty as our on-campus courses

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) June 30, 2009 -- Drexel University Online, a pioneer in internet-based education programs, has launched a new Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.

The new online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice equips adult students with the fundamental skills, knowledge and competencies needed to become a criminal justice professional. This unique program draws on the strengths of a range of programs including philosophy, sociology, psychology, legal studies, political science, information science, chemistry, bioscience and biotechnology and computer science. The degree prepares students for a modern career in criminal justice, private security or within the legal profession. The new program can also lead to associated disciplines including forensic science and computer science.

Similar to Drexel's other online degree programs, this fully-accredited Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is offered entirely online, and is intended for working professionals. Students will have 24/7 online access to class materials, group discussion, instructor feedback and exams. Drexel University Online programs offer the same accredited curricula as their on-campus equivalents and are competitive with other colleges, online and traditional.

"We're very proud to offer our students the outstanding Drexel curriculum within this convenient online format. All of our online programs, including our Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice are taught by the same world-renowned faculty as our on-campus courses," said Dr. Kenneth Hartman, academic director for Drexel University Online.

Applications for Drexel's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice are now being accepted. For more information, visit Drexel's online degree website, e-mail info(AT)drexel.com, or call (877) 215-0009.

About Drexel University Online:

Drexel University Online, winner of the 21st Century Best Practice Award for Distance Learning from the United States Distance Learning Association, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Drexel University, specializing in innovative, internet-based distance education programs for working professionals and corporations in the United States and abroad. Drexel University is continually ranked one of the best universities by U.S. News & World Report and enjoys regional accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges & Secondary Schools. A pioneer in online education, Drexel has offered programs online since 1996. Visit our website or blog to learn more about our programs and online learning.

Media Contact:
Christine Fagan
215-895-6121
Cdf34(AT)drexel.edu

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Bandwidth Music | Technology Conference 2009 Announces Conversation with Cory Ondrejka, Executive VP, Digital Marketing, EMI Music

The Bandwidth Conference gathers music, technology, digital music, and media professionals to explore the ever-evolving music experience. Bandwidth 2009 takes place on August 27 and 28 in San Francisco.

San Francisco, CA (Billboard Publicity Wire/PRWEB ) June 30, 2009 -- The Bandwidth Music | Technology Conference, an annual gathering of music/media executives and digital music professionals, takes place on August 27 and 28, 2009 in San Francisco. Bandwidth explores the evolving musical experience -- how people discover, purchase, interact with, and are exposed to new music -- with a focus on marketing, fan behavior, current trends, and future forecasts.

Featured at this year's conference will be a conversation with Cory Ondrejka, Executive Vice President, Digital Marketing for EMI. In this role, Ondrejka is advancing the company's digital marketing capabilities, developing new consumer and market insight resources and leading EMI's experimentation with new digital marketing and product models in order to provide the best service to its artists and their fans.

Ondrejka was formerly EMI's Senior Vice President, Digital Strategy. Since joining the company in 2008, he has helped create and implement a new digital strategy including assembling a world-class engineering team to build a solid infrastructure in San Francisco, instituting agile, forward-thinking software tools and development practices to transform EMI's approach to analytics.

Prior to EMI, Ondrejka was the co-founder of Linden Lab, where he led the development of the virtual world Second Life. In addition to developing the core code and building the company from 4 to 250 people, Ondrejka drove multiple initiatives that generated enormous value from user participation, creation, and collaboration. The ecosystems he helped create led directly to the success of Second Life, as well as the ongoing use of Second Life as a platform for music, education, and business. Before Linden Lab, Ondrejka travelled an eclectic path from the U.S. Naval Academy and nuclear power to defense contracting and video game development.

Cory Ondrejka joins previously announced keynote speakers Livia Tortella, GM/Executive VP of Marketing and Creative Media at Atlantic Records, and Jeff Price, founder and CEO of TuneCore.

Bandwidth Conference 2009 will feature prominent trailblazers from various segments of the music industry. Each speaker will provide a unique perspective on the current state of the industry and identify the key opportunities and challenges for today's music, media, and tech professionals.

More speakers will be announced shortly. Visit the Bandwidth Conference website for registration and further details at http://www.bandwidthconference.com

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BoxTone Rolls Out Enhanced BlackBerry Platform Management Offering for Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

BoxTone(R), the expert in mobile user management, introduced today a packaged offering of BlackBerry platform management software and services designed specifically for the Managed Service Provider (MSP) and messaging hosting community.

Columbia, Maryland (PRWEB) June 30, 2009 -- BoxTone(R), the expert in mobile user management, introduced today a packaged offering of BlackBerry platform management software and services designed specifically for the Managed Service Provider (MSP) and messaging hosting community.

BoxTone Rolls Out Enhanced BlackBerry Platform Management Offering for Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
BoxTone Rolls Out Enhanced BlackBerry Platform Management Offering for Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

a perfect storm is brewing -- technological change, the technology investment cycle, and difficult economics are combining forces to push some types of managed services over the chasm.
Said Alan Snyder, BoxTone's CEO, "BoxTone software is already preferred by many of the world's best-known managed service providers - including EDS, an HP Company, LiveOffice, Perot Systems and Raiffeisen Informatik - to manage and monitor their clients' BlackBerry platforms. Thanks to best practices gained supporting thousands of smartphones at managed accounts, BoxTone is delighted to offer a special bundle of software and services to help MSPs manage mobility costs and generate more revenue per mobile user. In fact, our MSP partners already use BoxTone to manage more than 60,000 smartphones, with many more on the way."

MSPs and messaging hosters are looking to generate more revenue from existing BlackBerry service engagements through a combination of new offerings coupled with a lower cost to serve. And they are seeking the competitive advantage that can win new engagements. In fact, Forrester Research recently stated: "a perfect storm is brewing -- technological change, the technology investment cycle, and difficult economics are combining forces to push some types of managed services over the chasm." (Market Overview: The Broad Opportunities In Managed Services, Forrester Research, November, 2008).

As more MSPs look to tap fast-growing mobile opportunities by providing enterprises with BlackBerry platform support - from offering fully outsourced Level 1 mobility help desk and Level 2/3 operations support to premiums services like mobile lifecycle management - the overall opportunity has grown dramatically. But margins for the service have also come under pressure. The BoxTone MSP Bundle offers important new ways for MSPs to expand market opportunity and generate incremental revenue while lowering the actual cost to serve.

The Bundle starts with BoxTone's Incident, Problem and Service Desk Management modules, proven at more than 200 enterprises and agencies to reduce mobile user incidents by 30%-40%; and slash escalations and mean-time-to-repair by 70-80%.

Fewer calls resolved faster (typically in 3 minutes or less) by lower cost help desk staff can mean significant bottom line savings for an MSP, especially at fixed-price, longer-term support engagements. And with fewer staff needed to provide the same or even superior levels of support, personnel can be reallocated to revenue-generating assignments elsewhere.

To help MSPs generate more top-line revenue per mobile user, the BoxTone MSP Bundle includes software and services designed to provide incremental value outside the scope of existing engagements. MSPs can use the Bundle to create a special white-glove Mobile Executive Support service, which can monitor in real-time the actual experiences of VIP mobile users and alert a support team to even the most minor of service disruptions or issues.

BoxTone's Asset, Expense and Compliance Management module can also enable MSPs to craft new offerings such as Mobile Lifecycle Management, Mobile Expense Strategy and Mobile Compliance Strategy.

The Bundle comes with training and support services, to ensure successful deployment and use of BoxTone software modules, as well as incremental BlackBerry platform optimization software and services for resale.

"This packaged MSP offering for BlackBerry management reflects BoxTone's deep commitment to the Managed Service Provider community," added Snyder. "MSPs can trust BoxTone to scale like no other software, supporting up to 50,000 BlackBerry smartphones from a single instance. And our light-weight, agentless approach makes supporting clients across multiple geographies, databases, domains and mail platforms far easier."

The BoxTone MSP Bundle is available today, and includes multiple pricing options to match the method preferred by the MSP when it bills a client for BlackBerry platform support. To learn more go to www.boxtone.com/MSP.

About BoxTone
BoxTone software is trusted by more than 200 of the world's leading enterprises and government agencies, including 65 in the Global 2000, to manage, monitor and support their BlackBerry platforms. Built on patented SmartMP(TM) technology and conforming to industry standard ITIL best practices, BoxTone's modular platform and role-specific consoles enable IT and services organizations to proactively improve mobile performance, reduce support costs and accommodate rapid device growth, all while guaranteeing the high quality of service that mobile users demand. Learn more from the expert in mobile user management at www.boxtone.com, or call 1 410-910-3344.

BoxTone and the BoxTone logo are trademarks of BoxTone, Inc. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. All other product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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North Carolina Rockers THE FIFTH Combine Sex, Drugs and Rock n' Roll for Upcoming EMG/Universal Debut

The Fifth has signed with EMG/Universal and will release their debut album Confessions of Man on July 28, 2009. The band has also signed an exclusive long-term management agreement with partners Ricky B. Rogers & Ray Ware of Nashville-based Fused Management.

Nashville, Tennessee (Billboard Publicity Wire/PRWEB ) June 30, 2009 -- North Carolina rock band The Fifth has signed with EMG/Universal and will release their debut album Confessions of Man on July 28, 2009. The band has also signed an exclusive long-term management agreement with partners Ricky B. Rogers & Ray Ware of Nashville-based Fused Management, home to all-girl rock band Atomic Blonde, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Bob Carlisle and more.

THE FIFTH
THE FIFTH

"I am impressed with this band's commitment to their fans," states Ware. "They instinctively understand how to give their audience what they want." Rogers adds, "This band is poised to erupt nationally because they understand that rock n roll should remain first and foremost about fun."

The Fifth may be new to the national scene, but since 2001, the full-throttled foursome has tore up the North Carolina club circuit in support of two full-length independent CDs, plus a pair of EPs. And it was no surprise to their loyal fans when they started to appear in the national spotlight.

Millions of television viewers have heard the group's song "Even To This Day" on a recent "Grey's Anatomy" commercial, as well as two separate Dodge Ram commercials in which the band was featured. Add in a Monster Energy band partnership and opening slots for the likes of Nickelback, Hinder, Staind, Poison's CC DeVille, Crossfade, Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Sevendust, Puddle of Mudd, Filter, Saliva, Hoobastank, Rev Theory and many more, and The Fifth is well on its way to being a household name.

"The culture of the band is what's special," injects front man Roy Cathey, who first found fame as leader of MCA act Cold Sweat. "Our hometown of Fayetteville is a military town, which means people come see us and then spread the word all over the country. We've worked our asses off for the past seven and a half years and we're damn lucky so many soldiers take our music with them wherever they go."

Adds bassist B-Man, "We've actually heard from guys who've gone over to Baghdad and spray painted The Fifth's logo over pictures of Saddam Hussein. They write and say how our music helped them get through the week, which is why we make sure when they come back to see a show, we give them the biggest bang we can."

Like the good old days of Motley Crue, Guns N' Roses and KISS, The Fifth is committed to an incendiary live show that thrives on the personalities of all the players. While so many of today's bands have become faceless and generic, this foursome packs plenty of charisma into an unrelenting electric upheaval.

"We pride ourselves as being a modern rock band, but we love the big shows of yesterday," confirms drummer Marc Anthony. "We have the sound of today, but with the connection of an old school rock show. Everyone lets themselves shine through on stage and you can tell we're all having a blast letting our identities come through."

Despite the larger than life personas, the guys' first priority when they hang up their instruments for the night is to meet their fans. Not only is The Fifth comprised of the most approachable guys in the music business, but they're committed to providing a sense of enjoyment and empowerment to everyone along the way.

"Everybody loves a good rock show," affirms Roy. "We write songs people identity with and that can help put a smile on someone's face, plus we throw a little sex, drugs, rock n' roll and any other bit of debauchery in for some extra fun."

For more information, contact: Brian Mayes at Nashville Publicity Group, (615) 771-2040.

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HR.com Announces Content Integration to Members' Facebook and Twitter Accounts

HR.com’s new release of their site has added many new social media features including seamless integration to Twitter and Facebook.

(PRWEB) June 30, 2009 -- HR.com announces content integration to members' facebook and twitter accounts

June 29, 2009, Ernst Morial Convention Center, New Orleans/Booth 933 –HR.com’s new release of their site has added many new social media features including seamless integration to Twitter and Facebook. Now, when a person shares their expertise with others when adding content (blogs, files, documents, powerpoints, spreadsheets, pictures or videos, etc.) on HR.com, they will have an option to automatically alert their networks on Facebook and Twitter about the new content as well as their network on HR.com.

We have a devoted community of international contributors on HR.com, totaling in excess of 188,000 individuals
This integration will further help members of HR.com to showcase their expertise to a wider community of their peers. Traditionally, you would have to post your content in multiple places, whereas this integration eliminates the duplicity.

HR.com launched in 1999 as a destination site for HR executives. In 2005, HR.com migrated to a social network whereby all content comes from the HR.com community. To date, it is one of the largest Business-to-Business communities on the Internet.

"We have a devoted community of international contributors on HR.com, totaling in excess of 188,000 individuals," says Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. "Our site is supported by our members who contribute and share over 200 best practices and tips each and every day. This integration of social media sites like Twitter and Facebook will further drive additional members to HR.com."

In addition to the Twitter and Facebook integration, HR.com has also released a new website focused on how to help the HR professional as well as simplifying the social networking features of HR.com.

For more information, visit www.hr.com/join.

About HR.com
HR.com (www.hr.com) is a free website that is in business to help build great companies by connecting them to the knowledge and resources they need to effectively manage the people side of business. As the largest social network and online community of HR executives, HR.com provides thousands of worldwide members with easy access to shared knowledge on best practices, trends and industry news in order to help them develop their most important asset – their people.

Contact:

Debbie McGrath, CEO, HR.com
1-877-472-6648, ext. 104
www.hr.com

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HR.com introduces HR Productivity Toolkit and Savings and Survival eBook at SHRM Annual Conference

HR.com introduced two new product offerings at the 2009 SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition in New Orleans: the HR Productivity Toolkit and the HR Productivity Toolkit plus the Savings and Survival eBook.

(PRWEB) June 30, 2009 -- HR.com introduces HR Productivity Toolkit and Savings and Survival eBook at SHRM annual conference

June 29, 2009, Morial Convention Center, New Orleans/Booth 933 - HR.com introduced two new product offerings at the 2009 SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition in New Orleans: the HR Productivity Toolkit and the HR Productivity Toolkit plus the Savings and Survival eBook.

We have developed what we believe are innovative products to help HR executives save money while increasing the value and services required to help their firms survive in these recessionary times
The HR Productivity Toolkit, which retails for $299, will be available during show hours for $249 and includes access to:

700+ Business Book Reviews, DDI OPAL (Online Performance And Learning) just-in-time coaching system, Athena Online 24/7 access and tips from over 1,000 Key Industry experts, one free Payscale professional salary report, one free HR Market Intelligence center (plus 10% discount off others), and   one community page job posting.

The HR Productivity Toolkit PLUS Savings and Value Survival eBook retails for $699 and will be on sale during show hours for $599. This includes:

HR.com’s coupon book with over $300,000 worth of discounts on valuable products and services from over 350 vendors, two free HR Market Intelligence centers (plus 20% discount off others), complimentary access to 240 titles by Books24x7 and 20 courses from SkillSoft, all legal and compliance - over 250 must-have forms and federal and state compliance information from HR and Benefits Essential (USA) or ClearSite (Canada), 24/7 “ask an expert” access, one free job posting on HR.com’s home page, introduction to three peers or experts, registration for an individual and five additional staff in the Pure Wellness Leading Edge HRA program, and much more.

"We have developed what we believe are innovative products to help HR executives save money while increasing the value and services required to help their firms survive in these recessionary times," says Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. "Our Savings and Survival eBook, in particular, will provide discounts on products that are used every day in the workplace in areas such as staffing, benefits, compensation and rewards, training, leadership, legal and compliance, services and others."

In addition to this product being available online and at SHRM, HR.com is also looking for associations and distributors who sell to HR professionals, at companies with under 1,000 employees, who are interested in using this as a tool to drive revenue and offer their clients incredible value.

To learn more about the benefits of HR.com, visit www.hr.com/join.

About HR.com
HR.com (www.hr.com) is a free website that is in business to help build great companies by connecting them to the knowledge and resources they need to effectively manage the people side of business. As the largest social network and online community of HR executives, HR.com provides thousands of worldwide members with easy access to shared knowledge on best practices, trends and industry news in order to help them develop their most important asset – their people.

Contact:

Debbie McGrath, CEO, HR.com
1-877-472-6648, ext. 104
www.hr.com

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Mechanic’s Accident Claims Brought to Medical Claims and Personal Injury Solicitors Pattinson & Brewer Receive �30,000 Compensation

Renault has paid an employee £30,000 compensation following accident claims stemming from three work accidents. Personal injury solicitors Pattinson & Brewer, which offers services in many other fields including medical claims, recovered the compensation payment for the employee.

(PRWEB) June 30, 2009 -- Unite the Union, in association with its specialist personal injury solicitors and medical claims expert Pattinson & Brewer, has recovered £30,000 compensation in accident claims. The claims, brought by a Renault mechanic, came following three injuries at work to the mechanic’s knee (Clerkenwell & Shoreditch County Court – United Kingdom, claim no. 6EC02527).

Ricky Bratton, aged 39, was a public lighting attendant for Colas Limited. In March 2007, he was repairing and maintaining street lighting on the A22, Hailsham, East Sussex. He was walking to the rear of his van when suddenly he was struck by a Rover car driven at high speed.

The car pinned me against my van. The driver then drove off although my colleague and I caught up with him down the road. I was taken to Eastbourne hospital where I was X-rayed. I suffered bruising to the left side of the body, hand, knee, back, hip and ribs. I was off work for almost 3 weeks.
Mr Bratton says:

“The car pinned me against my van. The driver then drove off although my colleague and I caught up with him down the road. I was taken to Eastbourne hospital where I was X-rayed. I suffered bruising to the left side of the body, hand, knee, back, hip and ribs. I was off work for almost 3 weeks.”

Representing Mr Bratton, Deborah Smith, Partner at Pattinson & Brewer adds:

"This was a horrifying accident and the consequences could have been much more serious. The insurers initially denied liability and I am pleased that Mr Bratton has now received the full compensation to which he is entitled.”

Those who think they may have accident claims, medical claims or disease claims should call personal injury solicitors Pattinson & Brewer on its free 24-hour claim line -- 0800 988 0777. Visit Pattinson & Brewer online at www.pattinsonbrewer.co.uk.

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Jack Bernstein & Associates Obtains Six Figure Settlement In Trip And Fall Case

Jack Bernstein has more than 25 years experience and handled thousands of trip/slip and falls.

Las Vegas, NV (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 30, 2009 -- Las Vegas injury attorney, Jack Bernstein, and his associate, Glen Howard, successfully obtained a six figure settlement in a premises liability case. Bernstein’s client, Ralph Aguado, had recently moved into a multiunit rental community. On a December evening, while walking towards the parking lot, Aguado tripped on a metal pole that inexplicably was fastened to the outer gate to the ground. As a result, Aguado suffered a fractured hip which required surgery followed by 15 days in a rehabilitation center.

As soon as Aguado contacted Jack Bernstein & Associates, the firm immediately worked on trying to secure physical evidence that could help with the case. Aguado told the lawyers that the complex had already removed the metal pole. Fortunately, the lawyers successfully obtained a photo of the pole prior to its removal that an acquaintance had taken on a cell phone. In order to put maximum pressure on the complex’ insurance company, Bernstein decided that the prudent strategy was to quickly file a lawsuit. Once suit was filed, settlement negotiations were initiated which led to a successful resolution of the case. Bernstein was also prepared to argue that the lighting in the area was deficient. The case was filed in the Clark County, Nevada District Court, Case No. A566792.

Jack Bernstein is pleased that he was able to obtain an amount of money to fairly compensate Mr. Aguado for his injuries and the pain and suffering that he has endured. The key to this case was the firm’s aggressive work to secure the picture of the pole from someone’s cell phone before it was deleted combined with Bernstein’s effective litigation and negotiation strategy.

Jack Bernstein has more than 25 years experience and handled thousands of trip/slip and falls cases. Bernstein’s partner, Scott L. Poisson, has more than 16 years experience representing individual’s injured as a result of negligence. Jack Bernstein & Associates aggressively pursue trip/slip and fall cases because the firm believes that property owners have a duty to properly inspect and maintain their properties to remove hazardous conditions so as to prevent serious injuries. If you have been injured due to the carelessness or negligence of another person or business, contact Jack Bernstein & Associates to discuss your potential case. The consultation is free.

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The California Serious Injury Lawyers Group Has Added Food Poisoning Attorneys

Supplementing its General Personal Injury Practice, as Auto And Motorcycle Accident Lawyers, Premises Liability Attorneys, Medical Malpractice and Drug Product Liability Lawyers--The California Serious Injury Lawyers Group Has Added Food Poisoning Attorneys

(Vocus/PRWEB ) June 30, 2009 -- The Serious Injury Attorneys Group has expanded its already broad personal injury lawyer practice to include a very highly qualified affiliate California food poisoning attorney with a particular interest in E. coli HUS Listeria and Salmonella cases. Nick Allis is a former President of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. As a part of honing his skills specifically to become a premier food poisoning lawyer, this highly acclaimed attorney learned the subject from the bottom up, including taking the course in "food management" and passing the test to become a "certified food manager." This represents the kind of dedication that the Serious Injury Law Group appreciates in our affiliate lawyers.

The California Serious Injury Lawyers Group
The California Serious Injury Lawyers Group

The addition of food poisoning law to the practice areas of the Serious Injury Attorneys Law Group is intended to further extend their personal injury practice coverage and their commitment to excellence. Their California medical malpractice lawyers have a particular interest in obstetrical malpractice and birth injury cases. They have also made important contributions to change the standards of medical and hospital care nationwide, including by bringing what was heralded in the press as the first AIDS medical fraud case in the United States (Consolidated Case No. BC 044339), resulting in a widely acclaimed multimillion dollar jury verdict against the physicians for medical malpractice and fraud and against the hospital for conspiracy to defraud the patients. The lead medical malpractice attorney, Ray Henke, also testified before the United States House of Representatives with regard to the case, urging the importance of controlling health fraud.

Their California pharmaceutical product liability attorneys are currently are involved in/or investigating the Ortho Evra Patch and its alleged association with heart attack, stroke and pulmonary embolis: Digiteck cases arising from an alleged manufacturing defect resulting in over dosage, contaminated Heparin manufactured at Baxter's China facilities allegedly resulting in anaphylactic reaction; and Requip, a Parkinson's drug manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline which has allegedly resulted in an increased incidence of compulsive gambling. The drug side effect lawyers of The California Serious Injury Lawyers Group are also investigating Chantix, a Pfizer drug which the FDA has warned of a high incidence of reports of serious depression, suicide and attempted suicide.

Their auto accident lawyers represent those seriously injured as the result of motorcycle, bicycle and big rig truck accidents. Their California auto accident lawyers have published scientific review articles on cell phone accident litigation, and have campaigned for comprehensive bans on the use of all cell phones while driving, including both handheld or hands-free cell phones. According to their own research, the scientific evidence demonstrates that conversation by handheld and hands-free cell phone results in the identical DUI level driving impairment and 4-5 fold increased likelihood that the driver will cause an accident. Their auto accident lawyers who see the outcomes of these accidents feel strongly that it is essential to curtail the large number of accidents resulting from what can only be described as an epidemic increase in the use of cell phones while driving over the past decade.

Their California elder abuse attorneys concentrate on elder abandonment and neglect, elder physical and psychological abuse in cases against nursing homes and retirement centers. Their California product liability lawyers are involved in a wide range cases involving defective products, from defective machinery to exploding cans to defective polo helmets. Their California premises liability lawyers focus on serious falls on residential, commercial and public property including for negligent failure to maintain the property or for property defects.

The Serious Injury Lawyers Group practices throughout Northern and Southern California, from San Diego to Sacramento, from Orange County to San Jose and Santa Clara County, from Los Angeles to the San Francisco Bay Area, Oakland and Berkeley.

Author/Contact: Ray Henke, Senior Trial Attorney, Serious Injury Law Group

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Monday, June 29, 2009

American LegalNet Names Mark Goldin as Chief Technology Officer

Los Angeles-based American LegalNet, a leading provider of innovative, high quality workflow products, content and services to the legal industry, announced today that it has hired Mark Goldin as Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Goldin will be responsible for overseeing the development of American LegalNet (ALN) products.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 29, 2009 -- Los Angeles-based American LegalNet, a leading provider of innovative, high quality workflow products, content and services to the legal industry, announced today that it has hired Mark Goldin as Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Goldin will be responsible for overseeing the development of American LegalNet (ALN) products.

Mr. Goldin has more than 15 years of experience as a technology leader, managing up to 200 software professionals in the development of leading-edge enterprise applications that address the needs of a variety of industries. He has been a pioneer in Software as a Service (SaaS) applications and building high-traffic consumer websites, and has diverse platform and industry experience. His background includes leadership experience in software development, law firm automation, financial services, and credit and debit card processing. His operational responsibilities have extended to data center management, international call center deployments and third party hosting.

I am extremely excited to have Mark join American LegalNet's executive leadership team, where we will benefit immensely from his experience, proven record of success and passion for technology. We are confident that Mark's industry experience will help ensure ALN achieves our goals
"I am extremely excited to have Mark join American LegalNet's executive leadership team, where we will benefit immensely from his experience, proven record of success and passion for technology. We are confident that Mark's industry experience will help ensure ALN achieves our goals," stated Erez Bustan, CEO of American LegalNet.

Prior to joining American LegalNet, Mr. Goldin was Chief Operations and Technology Officer for Green Dot Corporation from 2005 to 2008. Green Dot is the largest provider of Visa and MasterCard-branded prepaid debit cards sold at retail stores such as Wal-Mart, Rite-Aid and Walgreens. For thirteen years prior to Green Dot, he was Senior Vice President Chief Technology Officer for Thomson Elite, the leading software provider of integrated practice and financial management solutions for professional services organizations worldwide. Goldin will be based out of the Los Angeles headquarters.

About American LegalNet
American LegalNet, the #1 "Desktop to Courthouse" workflow solutions provider has been delivering cost-effective, innovative, high quality legal products, content and solutions for more than ten years. American LegalNet provides industry-leading products and services via three core solutions: eDockets, Forms Workflow and eFiling Portal, and offers a robust menu of supporting professional services. American LegalNet is headquartered in Encino, California. For more information, visit www.AmericanLegalNet.com.

Contact:

Xavior Miller
American LegalNet
16501 Ventura Blvd., Suite. 615
Encino, CA 91436
P: 818.817.9225

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