PRWeb: Legal / Law General Litigation http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Legal / Law General Litigation from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prweb_logo_hv2.jpg http://www.prweb.com 200 46 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Meriden, CT, Attorney Receives Arbitration Panel Appointment Certificate http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3173084.htm The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in London recently granted Houston Putnam Lowry a Panel Appointment "Certificate" - its highest rating for an arbitrator - effective through April 30, 2014. (PRWeb Nov 8, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3173084.htm D4, LLC Expands With New Office in Florida http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3170604.htm D4 announces its expansion into the Florida market with the opening of a new office in Tampa. (PRWeb Nov 8, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3170604.htm Consultwebs.com Celebrates Berea Chamber Of Commerce Membership With 'Reverse Trick-Or-Treat' http://www.prweb.com/releases/Consultwebs/Berea-Office/prweb3173314.htm Nationally known law firm marketing company greets Berea neighbors with costumes and candy. (PRWeb Nov 7, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/Consultwebs/Berea-Office/prweb3173314.htm Medical Capital Corporation Note Holders Can Choose FINRA Arbitration or Class Action http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/medicalcapital/prweb3157764.htm Banks Law Office, P.C. is evaluating claims for investors who were victims of the Medical Capital Corporation alleged investment scheme. Investors who lost money in Medical Capital are urged to consider whether they should file their own individual FINRA arbitration claims or participate in a case that has been filed as a class action. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/medicalcapital/prweb3157764.htm Willcox & Savage Rolls Out the Verdatum Digital Dictation System and Sees Immediate Impact http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3157734.htm Norfolk, VA based firm installs Verdatum for Autonomy/iManage and sees immediate impact in reducing transcription turnaround time and user attorney and assistant satisfaction. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3157734.htm Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Overstock.com For Wrongful Charges to Customers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3163124.htm The suit demands that Overstock.com make financial restitution for damages to customers who have been wrongly charged Overstock.com return fees, Overstock.com restocking fees or received used or refurbished rather than new merchandise. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3163124.htm IDS Legal Expands U.S. Operations http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3156164.htm Industry veterans with e-discovery, document review and compliance expertise will support company's continued growth and diverse client base (PRWeb Nov 4, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3156164.htm Greenberg Traurig Celebrates National Pro Bono Week http://www.prweb.com/releases/International_Law/Pro_Bono_Week/prweb3155294.htm The international law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP marked the National Pro Bono Week Celebration, held on October 25-31st, with a series of events in its offices across the United States, as well as the presentation of its first annual pro bono awards, honoring attorneys from across the firm. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/International_Law/Pro_Bono_Week/prweb3155294.htm Surety Introduces Industry's First Program to Guarantee the Legal Defensibility of Electronic Record Integrity and Authenticity http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3157814.htm Guarantee Assures that Electronic Records and Files "Sealed" by Surety's AbsoluteProof Service will Withstand Legal Scrutiny (PRWeb Nov 4, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3157814.htm Pharmaceuticals Giant Selects MBO Partners and Atrium Staffing for Independent Contractor Engagement and Compliance http://www.prweb.com/releases/independent/contractors/prweb3150884.htm MBO Partners has been selected to provide enterprise-wide contingent workforce risk mitigation and compliance solutions to one of the largest pharmaceuticals companies in the world. The program, in partnership with diversity supplier Atrium Staffing, will allow the client to safely and cost-effectively engage highly valuable independent contractors (http://www.mbopartners.com/businesses/riskmitigation.html) and SOW consultants. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/independent/contractors/prweb3150884.htm Houston Employment Attorney Represents Fort Bend Whistleblower http://www.prweb.com/releases/Houston/Attorney/prweb3135234.htm Houston attorney Gregg Rosenberg is representing a Fort Bend county employee who believes was fired relating to a child abuse claim she filed two years ago. When another employee complained that nothing had been done in the case, it was reopened and Patricia Cantu lost her job and found an attorney. Texas law offers public employees whistleblower protection. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/Houston/Attorney/prweb3135234.htm Innovative Online Platform Opens Up to Serve as Bridge Between Attorneys and the Latino/Hispanic Community http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3138034.htm Bilingual legal directory and resource platform targets the Latino/Hispanic community. This web based marketing tool makes it real easy to find a Spanish speaking attorney and law firms with Spanish speaking support. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3138034.htm Kraft & Kennedy and Equivio Formalize Strategic Partnership to Deliver Solutions for Managing Data Redundancy http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3144684.htm Kraft & Kennedy, Inc. and Equivio, Inc. today announced a strategic partnership under which Kraft Kennedy will provide technology consulting and integration services around the full suite of Equivio products. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3144684.htm Fifteen Lawyers of Sally & Fitch LLP Recognized as "Massachusetts Super Lawyers" or "Massachusetts Rising Stars" by Law & Politics http://www.prweb.com/releases/sally-fitch/boston-lawyers/prweb3135674.htm Sally & Fitch LLP, a litigation law firm based in Boston, announced today that fifteen of its lawyers have been recognized in Law & Politics' annual list of "Massachusetts Super Lawyers" and "Massachusetts Rising Stars" published in Boston Magazine. (PRWeb Nov 2, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/sally-fitch/boston-lawyers/prweb3135674.htm Class Action Lawsuit Against DirecTV Regarding "Leased Receiver" Fees Allowed to Proceed http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3139084.htm Court denies DirecTV's Motion to Compel Arbitration thereby allowing putative class action that alleges DirecTV improperly assessed "Leased Receiver" fees and collected excessive "taxes" to move forward. (PRWeb Oct 31, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3139084.htm Inventor Mom Forced to Switch Gears to Court Room http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3128694.htm Mom inventor Christine Ingemi's Counterclaims and Crossclaims to iHearSafe, LLC and Third Party Hillcrest Management, Robert Finlay include, Breach of Contract, Specific Performance, Fraud, Intentional Misrepresentation, Negligent Misrepresentation, Breach of Implied Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, Wrongful Discharge, Assault, Promissory Estopple, Equitable Estoppel. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3128694.htm Royal Bank of Canada’s David Allgood Awarded for “Excellence in Corporate Practice” http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3126514.htm Announced During Association of Corporate Counsel’s Annual Meeting in Boston (PRWeb Oct 29, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3126514.htm Insurance Brokerage Firm Mcgriff, Seibels & Williams Executive Honored as In-House Counsel of the Year http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3126664.htm SVP & Division Counsel John Tanner Received the ACC Robert I. Townsend Member of the Year Award for Outstanding Contributions to the In-house Community (PRWeb Oct 29, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3126664.htm Statement of Carolyn B. Lamm, President, American Bar Association http://www.prweb.com/releases/AmericanBarAssociation/GAO_Report/prweb3127044.htm Government Accountability Office Report on Issues Related To Law School Cost and Access (PRWeb Oct 29, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/AmericanBarAssociation/GAO_Report/prweb3127044.htm The Mulligan Law Firm is Investigating Injury Claims: The Anti-epileptic Drug Dilantin® has Allegedly Been Linked to Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3123774.htm The Mulligan Law Firm is currently investigating injury claims involving Dilantin's possible role in the development of Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS). Any individual who has developed Stevens Johnson Syndrome after taking Dilantin should consult with a legal professional immediately. The Mulligan Law Firm has experienced lawyers standing by to help them. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3123774.htm The Mulligan Law Firm is Investigating Injury Claims: The Calaxo® Screw Has Been Linked to Severe ACL Knee Surgery Complications http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3123844.htm The Mulligan Law Firm is currently investigating injury claims involving the Calaxo Osteoconductive Interference Screw, used in Anterior Cruciate Ligament knee surgeries between March 2006 and November 2007. Anyone who has been seriously injured after being implanted by a Calaxo Bone Screw should consult with a legal professional immediately. The Mulligan Law Firm has experienced lawyers standing by to help them. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3123844.htm The Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Levaquin® has Allegedly been Linked to Tendonitis and Tendon Rupture http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3123984.htm Persons who have taken Levaquin and as a result have suffered tendon rupture or tendonitis may be entitled to compensation. Contact the Mulligan Law Firm at www.mulliganlaw.com. In October 2008, the Food and Drug Administration issued an alert that stated: "Fluoroquinolones, including Levaquin, are associated with an increased risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in all ages." (PRWeb Oct 29, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3123984.htm The Diabetes Drug Avandia® has Allegedly been Linked to Heart Attacks and Heart Disease http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3124034.htm Contact the Mulligan Law Firm at www.mulliganlaw.com. Avandia® is not only suspected of causing serious heart disease, it is also alleged that these side effects get worse the longer the drug is taken. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3124034.htm The Drug Paxil® and SSRI Antidepressants Have Allegedly Been Linked to Birth Defects http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3124054.htm If you were prescribed Paxil or another SSRI during pregnancy, and your baby has birth defects, please contact us immediately for a free consultation. Contact the Mulligan Law Firm at www.mulliganlaw.com. A public health advisory was issued by the FDA on December 8, 2005, based on reports that taking Paxil during the first trimester of pregnancy could possibly increase the risk of heart defects. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3124054.htm Attorney Alan M. Feldman of Feldman Shepherd Philadelphia Law Firm to Present Product Liability Law CLE for PA Association for Justice http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3106344.htm Feldman, Shepherd, Wohlgelernter, Tanner, Weinstock & Dodig attorney's Alan Feldman will present "The Status of Product Liability Law in Pennsylvania post-Berrier" for the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. This three-credit CLE will explore the history of product liability law in PA, the Phillips and Berrier decisions and the Bogosh non-decision, the impact of the current state of PA product liability law on plaintiffs and defendants and the future of the state's product liability law. (PRWeb Oct 28, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3106344.htm Mxi Technologies Issues its Notice of Appeal from the Judgment of the GasTOPS vs Mxi Lawsuit Citing Significant Departure from Existing Employment Law http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3121494.htm Reclassification of employee notice and expansion of fiduciary responsibilities triggers warning to Canadian companies and employees alike (PRWeb Oct 28, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3121494.htm New York Appellate Court to Hear One of the Largest Will Contests in History: Grandson Alleges Fraud and Undue Influence in Estimated Billion Dollar Estate http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3116844.htm The Law Office of Michael C. Rakower, P.C. and the Mayer Law Group LLC represent Michael Corbett in an estate dispute concerning real estate assets in New York City with an estimated value of at least $1 billion. Mr. Corbett appeals a lower court ruling concerning his probate challenge of a will that effectively disinherits Corbett and other family members as beneficiaries under a prior will. Under the new will, one member of the family will receive the entire estate. Oral argument on this appeal will be heard at 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at New York State's Appellate Division, First Department, at 27 Madison Avenue. A press conference will follow. (PRWeb Oct 28, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3116844.htm Protecting Organizations through Records Retention and Disposition http://www.prweb.com/releases/ARMA_International/Online_Course/prweb3114214.htm ARMA International Announces New Online Course (PRWeb Oct 27, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/ARMA_International/Online_Course/prweb3114214.htm California Personal Injury Lawyers Prevail in Accident Injury Action Against Lynch Ambulance and Negligent Driver http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3090394.htm The California personal injury lawyers of BISNAR | CHASE (www.BestAttorney.com) convinced a jury in a Los Angeles County Superior Court in Norwalk that an ambulance driver and the company that employed him were at fault for the injuries sustained by two passengers in an ambulance accident. The action was brought against the defendants by Shawna Alonzo, a respiratory therapist, and Traci Mucklevane, a pediatric nurse. (PRWeb Oct 26, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3090394.htm McMaken Law Firm Offers Educational Workshops and Seminars http://www.prweb.com/releases/law/divorce/prweb3100574.htm The Law Offices of Lynda H. McMaken, P.S., now offer no-cost educational workshops and seminars in the Puget Sound area on family and business law to private groups and at public events. McMaken workshops and seminars are led by attorneys with expertise in business law, estate planning and divorce - Cordial Divorce™. The workshop and seminar format is open, with attorneys available to provide answers to common questions related to starting and running their business, planning their estate or entering into separation or divorce. (PRWeb Oct 25, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/law/divorce/prweb3100574.htm Dozier Law Group, LLC Settles Atlanta Sexual Harassment & Retaliation Case for $405,000 http://www.prweb.com/releases/atlanta-sexual-harassment/attorney-settles-lawsuit/prweb3103924.htm The Atlanta sexual harassment attorneys of Dozier Law Group (dozierlawgroup.com) have settled a sexual harassment & retaliation case for $405,000. The case involved a claim by a former security officer at an Atlanta jewelry company. The security officer claimed that he was sexually harassed by a member of senior management and was terminated after he reported the harassment to the company, a violation of federal employment law. (PRWeb Oct 24, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/atlanta-sexual-harassment/attorney-settles-lawsuit/prweb3103924.htm Greenberg Traurig Expands its Houston Office With the Addition of Anthony "Tony" Guerino http://www.prweb.com/releases/Law_Firm/Energy_Attorney/prweb3102204.htm Prominent energy attorney and engineer Anthony M. "Tony" Guerino II, has joined international law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP in its Houston office as a shareholder in the Litigation practice group. (PRWeb Oct 24, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/Law_Firm/Energy_Attorney/prweb3102204.htm The Mulligan Law Firm Is Evaluating Potential Calaxo® Bone Screw Claims http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb2998884.htm Patients who underwent ACL knee surgery between March 2006 and November 2007 may have been implanted with the Calaxo Surgical Screw. There is a possibility of severe complications. Contact the Mulligan Law Firm at www.mulliganlaw.com for additional information about Calaxo® Surgical Screw Issues. (PRWeb Oct 23, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb2998884.htm The Mulligan Law Firm is Investigating Injury Claims: The Weight Loss Drugs Fen-Phen, Pondimin® and Redux® have been Linked to Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3010624.htm The Mulligan Law Firm is currently investigating injury claims involving the diet drugs Fen-Phen, Pondimin, and Redux. Withdrawn from the US market in 1997, the damage done by these drugs can be difficult to detect, even many years later. PPH can cause heart failure and death. (PRWeb Oct 23, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3010624.htm The Mulligan Law Firm is Investigating Injury Claims: The Oral Contraceptives Yaz® and Yasmin® have been Linked to Hyperkalemia, Blood Clots, Pulmonary Embolism, Stroke, Heart Attack and Organ Injury http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3012344.htm Each tablet of Yaz/Yasmine contains 3 mg drospirenone, a progestin hormone. According to the FDA, drospirenone can lead to hyperkalemia, a condition caused by excessive amounts of potassium in the blood of high risk patients, resulting in potentially serious heart and health problems. The Mulligan Law Firm is currently investigating injury claims involving the possible role of Yaz and Yasmin in the development of hyperkalemia and heart, circulatory and organ problems. (PRWeb Oct 23, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3012344.htm CompuWeather Receives 2009 'Best' Award from the Connecticut Law Tribune http://www.prweb.com/releases/compuweather/past_weather/prweb3090664.htm Readers Recognize CompuWeather's Past Weather (www.compuweather.com) Experts for their Outstanding Service to the Connecticut Legal Community (PRWeb Oct 22, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/compuweather/past_weather/prweb3090664.htm Peter J. Boyer of McCarter & English Elected Member of the American Law Institute http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3081574.htm Peter J. Boyer, a partner in the Philadelphia office of McCarter & English, LLP, has been elected to membership in the American Law Institute (ALI or The Institute) and was one of only three elected in the state of Pennsylvania. (PRWeb Oct 22, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3081574.htm Document Review Facilities Integrate into Savings Equation with iDiscover Global e-Discovery Services. http://www.prweb.com/releases/ediscovery-services/document-review/prweb3086004.htm iDiscover Global Inc., a fast-growing provider of electronic discovery services, has announced the addition of a state-of-the-art, staffed document review facility in San Francisco. iDiscover can staff the review center with over 100 legal professionals who call on the power of the company's proprietary Invariant™ processing platform and kCura's Relativity document review platform. The integrated technologies and processes forge a highly efficient workflow, which enables iDiscover to complete e-discovery processing and document review faster at substantially lower costs. (PRWeb Oct 22, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/ediscovery-services/document-review/prweb3086004.htm Program Teaches Grads that Legal Careers Aren’t Just for Lawyers http://www.prweb.com/releases/VCCollege/Paralegal/prweb3078724.htm Vancouver Career College to offer Paralegal diploma program in Burnaby in January 2010. (PRWeb Oct 21, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/VCCollege/Paralegal/prweb3078724.htm Medical Liability Monitor Annual Survey of Medical Malpractice Insurance Rates Shows Medical Liability Insurance Market Remains Soft http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3077024.htm Medical Liability Monitor publishes medical malpractice insurance premium rates for every major insurer in every county in every state. This year's survey indicates that medical malpractice insurance rates changed little from last year; declined in some instances (PRWeb Oct 21, 2009)

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