Bluestone Law International BETHESDA, Md. (Law Firm Newswire) May 29, 2014 – Bluestone Law International (“BLI”) today announces that it has secured a significant post-judgment recovery in U.S. federal court in Chicago, on behalf of a leading international export credit insurer, through garnishment proceedings against a prominent third-party financial institution. After obtaining a judgment in…

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) May 28, 2014 – Proponents of changes to Illinois’ workers’ compensation laws say that reforms passed in 2011 did not go far enough. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKUyVd6LYy4 Newly proposed legislation would exempt employers from paying for injuries suffered while traveling to work if the worker is not traveling specifically for work purposes. This…

Zamansky, LLC New York, NY (Law Firm Newswire) May 25, 2014 – Zamansky LLC announces that it has filed a FINRA arbitration for West Coast couple who claim to have suffered approximately $750,000 in losses from the UBS Willow Fund LLC (“UBS Willow Fund”). The FINRA arbitration is against UBS Financial Services Inc. (“UBS”) which…

The Association of Legal Administrators Lincolnshire, IL (Law Firm Newswire) May 23, 2014 Lincolnshire, IL (Law Firm Newswire) May 23, 2014 – At its Conference & Expo in Toronto this week, the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) inducted its board of directors for 2014-15. Leading the association and serving as President for 2014-15 is Paula…

The Association of Legal Administrators Lincolnshire, IL (Law Firm Newswire) May 23, 2014 Lincolnshire, IL (Law Firm Newswire) May 23, 2014 – The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) presented The “Outstanding Association Volunteer Award” to five ALA members for his/her exceptional and continued service at ALA’s 2014 Annual Conference & Exposition in Toronto. 2014 Outstanding…

The Association of Legal Administrators Lincolnshire, IL (Law Firm Newswire) May 23, 2014 – The Association of Legal Administrators’ (ALA) IDEA Awards program recognizes new practices that deliver great value and transformational impact to the legal community through innovative achievement. Awards are presented to ALA chapters, committees, regions, individuals, firms, or organizations (including business partners)…

Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) May 23, 2014 – On February 19, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a new policy to expedite some high-priority disability claims. Hopefully, these changes are already helping former members of the military who are awaiting a determination on benefits eligibility. The new policy went into effect in March. Under…

Hook Law Center (formerly Oast & Hook) Virginia Beach, VA (Law Firm Newswire) May 22, 2014 – The Social Security Administration (SSA) owes thousands of Americans higher benefits, amounting to millions of dollars in total. SSA’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) – the agency’s internal watchdog – recently conducted an internal audit that revealed…

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) May 21, 2014 – In January, a truck driver’s semitrailer crashed on Interstate 88 in Aurora, causing the death of an Illinois Tollway worker and serious injuries to a state trooper. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKUyVd6LYy4 Renato Velasquez was charged with operating a commercial vehicle while fatigued or impaired, driving beyond the legal time…

Cushman & Wakefield New York, NY (Law Firm Newswire) May 20, 2014 – Today, Cushman & Wakefield launched its second annual National Legal Sector Benchmark Survey in partnership with ALM Legal Intelligence, a leading provider of detailed business information and competitive intelligence about the legal industry to top U.S. and international law firms and their…