Monday, June 1, 2009

Association of Corporate Counsel's Growth Continues with 50th Chapter Milestone

North Florida Chapter Gets off to Strong Start with Members from 65 Corporations

The strong support we have received from local in-house counsel has been a great validation to start this chapter

Washington, D.C. (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 1, 2009 -- The Association of Corporate Counsel ("ACC") has expanded its reach in Florida with the establishment of the North Florida Chapter, its third Chapter in Florida and 50th Chapter worldwide. Joining the Central Florida and South Florida chapters in Florida, the North Florida Chapter will offer quarterly educational programs focused on helping members to save time, money and effort.

Lisa Taylor, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel of Pacer International Inc., led the development of the new chapter and will serve the Chapter as its first President.

"The strong support we have received from local in-house counsel has been a great validation to start this chapter," noted Taylor. "We are very excited to serve Jacksonville and its surrounding counties and offer events that reflect the concerns, and address the interests of, our in-house counsel colleagues."

With 85 members representing 65 corporations, including CEVA Logistics U.S., Inc., MPS GroupFidelity National Financial, The Body Shop of America Inc., Rayonier Inc., Merrill Lynch and Winn Dixie Stores, Inc., the chapter has established a strong initial presence in the North Florida area.

"Now more than ever, in-house counsel recognize the benefits of tapping into the vast knowledge and experience from their colleagues," explained Frederick J. Krebs, ACC President. "This chapter reflects the desire of attorneys to share best practices and network with other members of the in-house community, as well as a milestone in the expansion of ACC's global network of in-house counsel."

A kick-off event on "Dealing with Financially Distressed Suppliers and Customers" is planned for July, followed by another in September. Event details are available on the North Florida Chapter page at http://nfl.acc.com . Members of the North Florida Chapter Leadership include:

President: Lisa Taylor, Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Pacer International, Inc.
Vice President: Joseph Segers, former General Counsel, Arizona Chemical
Secretary: Susan Mack, Senior Vice President/General Counsel, The Main Street America Group
Treasurer: Catherine Ibold, Senior Director Legal Department, Winn Dixie Stores, Inc.
At Large: Douglas Booher, Regional Corporate Counsel, Votorantim Cimentos North America, Inc.
Julie Davis, General Counsel/Secretary, The Body Shop of America, Inc.
Michael Herman, Vice President and General Counsel, Rayonier Inc.
George Morrison, General Counsel, Merrill Lynch Credit Corporation
John Price, Staff Attorney, CEVA Logistics US, Inc.

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the only professional organization focused on the needs of in-house counsel. With 25,000 members in over 80 countries, employed by over 10,000 organizations, ACC's community connects its members to the people and resources necessary for both personal and professional growth. Visit ACC online at www.acc.com. By in-house counsel, for in- house counsel®

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Elite Group of Chief Intellectual Property Officers to Convene for Groundbreaking Meeting

First Ever CIPO Manifesto Working Group to Define Roles, Responsibilities and Metrics at Invitation-Only Gathering; Results Revealed at IP Business Congress, 21st-23rd June in Chicago

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) June 1, 2009 -- Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine, the world's leading provider of IP business news, today announced it will host the inaugural meeting for the Chief Intellectual Property Officer (CIPO) Manifesto Working Group. The event will be attended by a number of top CIPOs from around the world, including: Marshall Phelps, Microsoft; Damon Matteo, PARC; Sherry Knowles, GlaxoSmithKline; Carl Horton, GE; Ruud Peters, Philips IP & Standards; Peter Cicala, Shire Pharmaceuticals; Bill Elkington, Rockwell Collins; Beatrix de Russé, Thomson; and Scott Frank, AT&T. Other leading IP thought-leaders will also be taking part in the invitation-only meeting, which is being held in Chicago on 21st June.

Through a series of innovative and interactive exercises, led by Luke Hohmann the CEO of Enthiosys Inc, the group will explore the ideal CIPO profile and the organizational environment within which the CIPO should operate, as well as the responsibilities that should come with the role and the metrics by which CIPO performance should be measured.

We believe the CIPO role will become increasingly important, as businesses begin to understand just how important IP rights are to their core performance. We hope this meeting will form the basis for on-going research into the role and how it can best be shaped to meet the needs of the 21st century corporation
"We believe the CIPO role will become increasingly important, as businesses begin to understand just how important IP rights are to their core performance. We hope this meeting will form the basis for on-going research into the role and how it can best be shaped to meet the needs of the 21st century corporation," explained Joff Wild, IAM magazine's Editor. "We intend to share and discuss the results of the meeting with IP Business Congress delegates during breakout and plenary sessions."

The IP Business Congress is expected to be the single most important gathering in the IP community this year. Top executives, including Chief IP Officers from Fortune 500 companies, heads of IP at other major companies, global IP thought leaders and senior policy makers, will gather for two days of top-level discussion and debate at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago from the 21st to the 23rd of June.

For more information on the event and to register please visit http://www.IPBC2009.com/PR. As a limited promotion, IAM is offering a reduced rate of $1,350 (standard rate $1,500) for those that register online and enter the code WC10.

About IAM:
Intellectual Asset Management magazine (http://www.iam-magazine.com) is a publication that reports on intellectual property as a business asset. The magazine's primary focus is on looking at how IP can be best managed and exploited in order to increase company profits, drive shareholder value and obtain increased leverage in the capital markets. Its core readership primarily comprises senior executives in IP-owning companies, corporate counsel, private practice lawyers and attorneys, licensing and technology transfer managers, and investors and analysts. IAM magazine is part of The IP Media Group (http://www.theipmediagroup.com).

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First Ever Collaborative Practice Symposium Examines Benefits of 'Healthy' Divorce

To educate clergy, mental health and financial professionals about a healthy and increasingly productive divorce method, Collaborative Practice, the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York recently held its first ever Professional Symposium, "Reaching Out - An Introduction to Collaborative Practice."

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 1, 2009 -- To educate clergy, mental health and financial professionals about a healthy and increasingly productive divorce method, Collaborative Practice, the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York recently held its first ever Professional Symposium, "Reaching Out - An Introduction to Collaborative Practice."

The Symposium took an in-depth look at the Collaborative Practice model and the ways in which it restructures divorce to empower families in crisis. Held at The Association of the Bar of The City of New York, in Manhattan, attendees included legal, mental health and financial professionals, as well as clergy and other divorce experts. Seminars addressed such topics as Children in Divorce, High Conflict Couples, and Handling Finances of Families in Transition in This Economy.

In addition, award-winning biographer and literary journalist, Deirdre Bair spoke (http://tinyurl.com/pr6zrh) about her personal experience with divorce and her cultural study, Calling It Quits: Late Life Divorce and Starting Over. During her presentation (http://tinyurl.com/qryvbo), Bair revealed the reactions of some judges who support Collaborative Practice as a dispute resolution model.

"One judge, who was sympathetic to Collaborative Practice, told me she had to control herself from, and I quote, 'the rage of hearing cash registers go ca-chink, ca-chink in her head, as the wisest argument for going back and forth over obstacles her clients kept creating," Bair said.

By assembling diverse perspectives from the clergy and legal communities, attendees were able to gain perspective on an often overlooked alternative to litigation.

"We were thrilled at the opportunity to increase awareness of this dispute resolution model so that more families can lead healthy and happy lives during and after divorce." said MaryEllen Linnehan, president of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals. "The Symposium served as a forum to educate professionals about the Collaborative Practice model, which works to preserve family assets, relationships and most importantly - to protect children in the divorce process. We look forward to empowering more industry professionals and divorcing couples through Symposiums in Long Island and Westchester in the future."

Among those in attendance was Rabbi Eli Blokh, who gained new perspective from the seminar.

"Collaborative Practice is a wonderful way to minimize the stress of a divorce," he said. "The Symposium gave me a new perspective on conflict resolution, and I can now be better advised on options available to people in the community when they are going through a difficult time their lives."

Pastor Elmer Porter Hardy, Jr. of the First Baptist Church of Port Jefferson, New York, also found the Symposium beneficial:

"As a professional clergy person and a child of divorce, the Collaborative Practice Symposium's panel, keynote speaker, breakout sessions, & networking opportunity enhanced my personal perspective on this alternative to conflict resolution & equipped me to offer this invaluable option to my congregation and colleagues" he said.

While litigation has historically been the most widely used dispute resolution model for matrimonial cases in New York City and surrounding areas, more attorneys are turning to Collaborative Practice, in an effort to meet increasing demand during the recession. The Los Angeles Daily Journal article 'In housing slump, breaking up is harder to do' reveals that mediators and collaborative lawyers are being asked to craft ever more creative settlements to preserve assets, as a result of the struggling economy.

Through Collaborative Practice, divorcing couples can resolve disputes respectfully and equitably without going to court. Couples also gain the unique and comprehensive perspectives of a team of professionals, including a divorce coach, child specialist, financial specialist, and attorney, to help the family devise a solution tailored to the specific needs of each family member.

With these diverse perspectives, couples can establish a resolution which addresses their emotional well-being and financial wealth. By working with a financial specialist, couples are able to preserve family assets, which is increasingly important in a challenging economy. By arriving at a mutually beneficial resolution which strives to preserve family assets, both parties can achieve financial security after a divorce. Couples can also address and plan for their children's financial security through Collaborative Practice.

Unlike other divorce resolution models, which put decision-making in the hands of judges and other legal professionals, Collaborative Practice empowers couples to make decisions about their own futures. Through this approach, parties are more likely to remain content with an agreed-upon resolution, rather than a court ruling or litigated settlement. Since Collaborative Practice is less stressful than litigation, during which parties may feel pressure to settle and often endure mental anguish, couples are also able to improve communication skills and reduce future negative consequences for their children.

Due to an overwhelming positive response from attendees, Collaborative Practice Symposiums will be scheduled in Long Island and Westchester County during late 2009 and early 2010.

New York Association of Collaborative Professionals is located at P.O. Box 236, Yaphank, NY 11980. For more information, visit www.collaborativelawny.com.

About the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals:
The New York Association of Collaborative Professionals (NYACP) is an interdisciplinary association of professionals in the fields of law, mental health and finance that serves as the "voice" for Collaborative Practice in the greater New York area. NYACP advocates for a client-centered approach that enables divorcing and transitioning parties to resolve conflicts in a non-adversarial way, preserving dignity and respect while producing positive outcomes. The association helps its members maximize their potential and advance their practices through networking, training and increasing public awareness of the benefits of Collaborative Practice. NYACP is a member of International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), which has over 3,000 members in 19 countries worldwide.

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Co-Communications
860-658-5700

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Secrets of Website Success. Leading expert on Internet and Business Law reveals the essential strategies for achieving an effective online presence

A new interactive workshop to be held at the British Library's Business and IP Centre on the legal and business issues associated with Websites, E-Commerce and Online Branding. Helps avoid the common pitfalls and mistakes and gives tips on how to gain maximum advantage on the Internet.

London, UK (PRWeb UK/PRWEB ) June 1, 2009 -- A British Library workshop by Azrights for those setting up or extending an online presence. It will help them avoid the mistakes people commonly make. There is a minefield of information which needs be to steered through and this Websites and Online Branding Workshop will help both start up and established businesses. As the web is completely unregulated, it is important to be aware of the pitfalls when buying services and doing business online. Just as no-one would commit to a new office or shop lease without the benefit of expert advice, so they need to find out about the legal and business issues before embarking on new website projects which may be critical to their future business success.

Shireen Smith, Azrights
Shireen Smith, Azrights

For those wishing to maximise and protect their online brand, investing in this valuable half-day workshop would help to:

o   Clarify the reasons for having an online presence.
o   Learn the options and considerations for driving traffic to websites.
o   Ensure you secure the rights you need in your own website.
o   Find out about what is a good brand and domain name.
o   Ensure your trade mark is correctly checked and registered
o   Learn how to protect and monitor your online reputation
o   Learn the risks in using competitors' brands as keywords or metatags.
o   Find out what may and may not be copied online.

Any business will benefit from this interactive workshop if it is:

o   planning to set up an online presence
o   extending your online presence
o   spending on promoting your website but not seeing returns
o   concerned to protect your online brand or domain names
o   want to ensure a successful website project

The knowledge gained will more than repay the course fee of £30 plus VAT. The course comes with a money back guarantee so that for any attendees who feel the couse was not worth the fee will be able to claim a full refund.

Only 30 places available, and as it is expected that the course will sell out, it is advisable to book early in order to secure a place.

Venue: British Library, Business and Intellectual Property Centre
Date: 2-5pm 24 June, 2009
Cost: £30 plus VAT

The workshop director

This interactive workshop, packed with useful hints and tips, will be run by Shireen Smith, Solicitor and founder of Azrights Solicitors. Shireen specialises in intellectual property and internet law. She has been interested in the Internet since she first found out about it in 1996, while studying for a masters degree in Intellectual Property Law. She is keenly interested in online marketing and entrepreneurship, and discusses this topic both as a business owner who has bought web services, and as an internet lawyer specialising in websites and internet law.

Azrights is a new breed of internet and intellectual property law firm, that recruits and trains staff who are interested in both the law and internet business services, so as to be uniquely placed to offer the insights businesses need in determining their online web requirements, and marketing or to resolve legal issues that arise.

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VITAZEST� Water Brand Vitamin-Infused Pomegranate Beverage Available on Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET� Web Site CookieDiet.com

Just in time for summer, Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET® web site CookieDiet.com expands selection of refreshing VITAZEST® Water brand beverages by Boca Raton, Florida-based Triple A Products LLC

Compatible with Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet Hunger-Controlling Foods

McLean, VA (PRWEB) June 1, 2009 -- Dr. Siegal's Direct Nutritionals, LLC today announced that it has licensed Triple A Products, LLC of Boca Raton, Florida, to display the "Compatible with Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet Hunger-Controlling Foods" logo on the label of its VITAZEST Water Brand Pomegranate beverage. Triple A's VITAZEST Water Brand Green Tea with Lemon & Honey has carried the designation since the summer of 2008. Both beverages, which contain zero calories, zero fat, and zero carbohydrates, are available for purchase on CookieDiet.com, the official Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET® web site.

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"VITAZEST Green Tea with Lemon & Honey has been popular with CookieDiet.com customers whom we remind of the importance of proper hydration," said Matthew Siegal, President and CEO of Dr. Siegal's Direct Nutritionals, LLC. "With summer just around the corner, we're excited to offer our customers another delicious VITAZEST Water brand beverage that's compatible with Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet."

About Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET®

Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET® products are available online at www.CookieDiet.com; by phone 24/7 at 877-377-4342 toll-free; and from more than 200 doctors, drug stores and other retailers. They're also available at Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET® locations in Arizona (Paradise Valley Mall and Chandler Fashion Center in Phoenix); California (Beverly Hills) ; Florida (Town Center Mall in Boca Raton, Dadeland Mall in Miami, and The Galleria Mall in Ft. Lauderdale); New Jersey (Cherry Hill Mall in Cherry Hill); and Virginia (Tysons Corner Center in McLean).

About VITAZEST® Water

VITAZEST® Water is a premium vitamin enriched beverage with no carbs, no calories, no sugar, and no sodium. This refreshing, healthy drink is perfect for the health conscious consumer and exceeds expectation in both nutritional value and great taste, providing 10 vitamins and minerals in every bottle. VITAZEST® Water is available in 6 delicious flavors: Pomegranate, Blueberry, Kiwi Strawberry, Passion Fruit, Pineapple Mango and Green Tea and comes in a 20 oz size. The flavors are derived from natural fruit and green tea essences. VITAZEST® Water is compatible with all diets.

VITAZEST® Water is produced by Boca Raton, Florida-based Triple A Products, LLC, which has regional offices in Lake Success, New York. For more information, please visit www.drinkvitazest.com.

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Americas Watchdog Creates The Nursing Home Complaint Center To Team Up With Personal Injury Law Firms To Do Some Good

Americas Watchdog has created the Nursing Home Abuse Center to go after nursing homes that abuse their patients, and wants to assist law firms that also have an interest in Medicare-Medicaid fraud, Class actions, and employee wage and hour issues. According to the group, "we want to team up with larger personal injury law firms in specific cities, where we know nursing home abuse, Medicare or Medicaid fraud, and employee wage, and hour issues are rampant, to put a big dent in the problem." Personal Injury Law Firms, class action law firms, or employment law firms that might have an interest in this are welcome to call the group at 866-714-6466, or visit their web site at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/Http://NursingHomeComplaintCenter.Com.

we want to team up with larger personal injury law firms in specific cities, where we know nursing home abuse, Medicare or Medicaid fraud, and employee wage, and hour issues are rampant, to put a big dent in the problem.

(PRWEB) June 1, 2009 -- Americas Watchdog has created the Nursing Home Complaint Center to be the premier advocacy group in the nation, for senior citizens suffering wrongful death, abuse and neglect. At the same time the Nursing Home Complaint Center will focus on Medicare-Medicaid fraud, class actions, and wage and hour investigations in most major US cities. Americas Watchdog wants to team up with law firms in each US state that have a personal injury practice, with a focus on elder abuse, class actions, and/or employee wage and hour issues. This is a year-long project, and there will be a modest fee involved for listing the participating law firms on the site. For more information, interested law firms can call Americas Watchdog's Nursing Home Complaint Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/Http://NursingHomeComplaintCenter.Com.

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So what types of issues is the group looking for? Americas Watchdog says, "once our legal team is in place, the Nursing Home Complaint Center will focus weekly press releases on elder abuse, Medicare or Medicaid fraud, Class Actions, or Wage and Hour investigations." As follow:

 
  • Nursing homes not providing patients with minimum time per day.
  • Nursing homes over billing Medicare for testing that was never done.
  • Nursing homes not changing patients for a 24 hour period of time. (the patient then gets septic infections and then they often die)
  • Nursing-home care firms that, instead of sending an actual nurse, send a undocumented worker to spend the day with the patient.
  • Nursing homes not paying overtime to their employees, or abiding by FLSA.
  • Possible class issues related to standard of care, drug costs, testing schemes, etc.

The group says, "this is all about protecting our elderly, the taxpayer, and the employee, all at the same time."

According to Americas Watchdog, "These are but a few of the issues that we intend to go after and expose. The great thing for the personal injury law firm, class action firm, or wage and hour firm, is we have experience doing every aspect of the investigation, we know exactly what we are looking for, and we have a great plan that should produce dramatic results for everyone involved."

According to Americas Watchdog, "the ideal medium to large personal injury, class action, or wage and hour law firm would be a firm with a practice emphasis on personal injury, wrongful death, nursing home abuse, class action type issues, and/or wage and hour issues, etc. These types of lawyers will know exactly what we are talking about, they will understand the scope of the problem, and if they are in one of our target markets/states, they will understand exactly why we intend to have an insider campaign." These type of law firms are welcome to call Americas Watchdog anytime at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via their web site at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/Http://NursingHomeComplaintCenter.Com.

Americas Watchdog and its Nursing Home Complaint Center are all about protecting our nation's elderly, our nation's taxpayers, and our nation's health care employees. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/Http://NursingHomeComplaintCenter.Com

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Acclaimed Sommelier and Wine Appraiser Tom DiNardo Provides Wine Appraisal Services

Wine appraisal services are contracted by individuals, governmental entities, insurance companies and law firms who seek expert opinions on valuation. Currently there only a hand full of qualified wine appraisers in the United States who provide this expert service. Wine appraisers must be USPAP certified, maintain their appraiser designations with recognized appraiser associations, and remain current on trends affecting their areas of expertise. Tom DiNardo is regarded as one of the world's most respected wine appraisers.

A qualified wine appraisal and qualified wine appraisers meet the guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service

(PRWEB) June 1, 2009 -- With worldwide wine consumption at an all time high, wine appraisals are becoming quite common. Wine appraisal services are contracted by individuals, governmental entities, insurance companies and law firms for a number of reasons. Wine collections that have been compromised or damaged may require a wine appraisal, as an individual or insurance company may be seeking to know the replacement value. Governmental entities and private parties may contract a wine appraiser in situations where a wine collection is involved in a legal or tax issue. Lawyers contract with wine appraisers in legal cases involving issues of probate, taxation and marriage dissolution.

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What is a qualified wine appraisal? Who is a qualified wine appraiser? "A qualified wine appraisal and qualified wine appraisers meet the guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service," said wine appraiser Tom DiNardo ISA-AM. Are wine appraisers required to have state licenses? "Wine appraisers do not need licenses, but they must meet minimum government accepted standards." How do you spot a fraud versus a legitimate personal property (i.e. wine) appraiser? "All qualified personal property appraisers must be USPAP certified and maintain appraiser designations with recognized appraiser associations," remarked Mr. DiNardo. USPAP is the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice which are the federal appraiser standards that were approved by Congress in 1986. Appraisers are required to recertify their USPAP credential every five years.

"Another surefire way to spot a fraudulent wine appraiser is if he asks that his payment be a commission or percentage of the assets being appraised," says Tom. USPAP regulations authorize certified appraisers to charge fees that consist of either an hourly rate or flat fee. USPAP regulations further require that the personal property appraiser remain current on trends affecting their areas of expertise. The U.S. Census shows that there are approximately 200,000 individuals claiming to be appraisers in the United States, but fewer than 2,500 of those qualified personal property appraisers actually possess a USPAP certification. "The best way for potential wine appraisal clients to verify their wine appraiser's qualifications and relevant experience is to ask for proof of the appraiser's education and credentials," said DiNardo.

Tom DiNardo is the CEO of DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers and Appraisers. Mr. DiNardo worked in the wine industry in both California and Washington prior to founding his company in 1993. He is a wine judge, published wine writer, wine educator, and as a wine auctioneer he holds five world records for the price of wine sold at retail auction. Tom is also a sommelier diplomate, having been graduated from the International Sommelier Guild's grueling two year sommelier diploma program. Tom DiNardo is perhaps best known as one of nation's most famous charity auctioneers, recently being recognized in Who's Who in America, and he has presided over some of the country's most prestigious charity auctions.

Currently there only a hand full of qualified wine appraisers in the United States who provide this expert service. Mr. DiNardo began his appraiser education with the Auction Marketing Institute where he earned his Graduate Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA) designation and later completed the requirements for his Master Personal Property Appraiser (MPPA) designation. In 2008 Tom completed the International Society of Appraisers' core education program by earning their Accredited Member (ISA-AM) appraiser designation. Tom DiNardo has contributed to articles featured in the Wall Street Journal and Best's Review - Monthly Insurance News magazine.

When asked if the Antiques Road Show has helped his business, Mr. DiNardo acknowledged that the popular television show had. Tom said in a good natured tone, "People need to understand that my wine appraisal services are not free as are the appraisals portrayed on the Antiques Road Show." DiNardo claims that there are no minimum wine bottle requirements needed for his wine appraisal services. "I have appraised a single bottle of vintage 1899 Chateau d'Yquem for Lloyds of London and also a hotel's wine collection that numbered over ten thousand wine bottles," says DiNardo. Tom typically performs many self contained wine appraisals for his clients who seek charitable tax deductions. "A few months ago I provided a wine appraisal for U.S. Customs involving a noteworthy wine collection that was being smuggled into the United States."

Mr. DiNardo has never tasted a sample from a client's wine collection as part of his service. He explains his clients are not likely to share a glass of wine with him that comes from a bottle of wine whose appraised value is more than an average person's monthly salary. Tom DiNardo does provide many other services in support of his wine appraisal business. He provides spirits and liquor appraisals, wine education services, wine consulting services, and expert witness services. Tom explains, "A few years ago I had a complex wine appraisal, as a result of a construction company's negligence, that required my sorting heat damaged wine bottles from those that were undamaged." Tom DiNardo travels throughout the nation each year and provides his wine appraisal service to appreciative clients.

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