Trial law firm launches tire defects Web site

The plaintiffs’ product liability law firm of Greene Broillet & Wheeler has launched a Web site designed specifically to give consumers an overview of alleged tire defects and tire safety issues.
The Web site, tire-defect-law, includes sections on tire anatomy, tire tread separation, aged tires, valve stem defects, Load Range E tires, tire informational markings and tire recalls. It also includes a list of tire-related cases Greene Broillet & Wheeler either won in court or for which it negotiated settlements.
Greene Broillet & Wheeler claims to have conducted successful product liability litigations against most major tire makers. Christine D. Spagnoli, a partner in the firm, is plaintiffs’ liaison counsel for all product liability suits against Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. in California, according to a press release.
“Unfortunately, tire manufacturers and sellers don’t provide adequate warning or instruction to protect consumers and warn them of tire-related dangers,” Ms. Spagnoli said, explaining why the firm decided to establish a tire defects Web site.

 Interesting topic, right? I have read several articles from recent years dealing with product liability issues concerning defective tires and safety issues. It is great that Greene Broillet & Wheeler has launched their web site to inform their consumers.

Littler Mendelson Expands National Litigation Presence

Littler Mendelson, P.C. (Littler), the nation's largest employment and labor law firm representing management, is pleased to announce the addition of Margaret A. ("Maggie") Clemens, a Rochester-based, nationally recognized ERISA litigator. Ms. Clemens recently joined Littler to open its 49th office in Rochester, New York.
Clemens is a much sought-after trial attorney with significant experience in ERISA and employment litigation - with a specialization in trial and appellate work. She has worked with some of the nation`s largest employers and has counseled clients in a variety of industries, including: manufacturing, communications, health care, higher education, and echnology and defense. Clemens joins Littler from the Rochester office of Nixon Peabody LLP, where she was a partner and the chair of that firm`s ERISA litigation practice group.
"We are thrilled that Maggie has decided to join the Littler team. Her depth of knowledge and experience working with Fortune 100 companies and counseling clients on their complex ERISA and employment litigation needs will strengthen Littler`s presence in the Northeast," said Marko Mrkonich, president and managing director of the Firm.

Foley & Lardner law firm gets $208M NIH contract

The Milwaukee-based office of Foley & Lardner LLP says the law firm has received a $208 million contract from the National Institutes of Health.

Foley says the contract calls for it to provide intellectual-property services for up to 10 years.
The law firm says it will begin performing work this month on issues related to biotechnology patents, as well as to patents for mechanical, electrical and software technology.
The firm says lawyers in its Boston, San Diego, Madison and Washington, D.C. offices will work on the contract. Its intellectual-property practice has nearly 240 attorneys.
The NIH is the primary federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research.

Stobie Law Firm, LLC, New To Kirkwood

Luke James Stobie, Attorney at Law, has been accepting clients since Oct. 1 at his new general practice law firm at 10702 Manchester Road, Suite 208, in Kirkwood.
The Stobie Law Firm, LLC is a general practice law firm that provides effective, vigorous representation on a primarily flat fee basis. Areas of practice include, but are not limited to: wills/estate planning, criminal defense, traffic tickets, DWI defense, business law, divorce, civil litigation, and Second Amendment law.
Stobie practices primarily on a flat fee basis. Clients pay a set amount for their case even if the matter takes more time than expected. Stobie said clients will never be surprised by an unexpected bill or have to worry about how much a pone call to discuss their matter will cost.
Initial consultations are free and have no commitment. Stobie, a graduate of Kirkwood High School and Saint Louis University School of Law, opened the Stobie Law Firm to provide affordable general practice legal services to the St. Louis area.
For more information, call 856-9645 or visit www.stobielaw.com.

Law Firm SJ Berwin Opens Shanghai Office

Leading international law firm SJ Berwin has opened an office in Shanghai.
The office is the firm’s third opening this year, its second in East Asia and its 12th office worldwide. It follows the opening of the regional office of SJ Berwin for East Asia in Hong Kong in April 2009 and the formal opening of its Dubai office last month.
SJ Berwin’s application for a license to operate a Representative Office in Shanghai was granted on 28 August 2009 at an official ceremony at the Ministry of Justice in Beijing. The new office for SJ Berwin in Shanghai, China opened in October 2009, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.
The business of the office will start by focusing on Fund Formation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Real Estate, reflecting the traditional key strengths of SJ Berwin.
Jonathan Blake, Senior Partner of SJ Berwin, said: “This is a further step in our strategy of international development in our core areas, and reinforces our confidence in the expansion and growth of our firm worldwide.”
Daniel Liew, Asia Managing Partner of SJ Berwin, said: “China’s impressive economic growth continues despite the global economic challenges, and client demand is high for dedicated, capable and experienced legal resources able to assist with both inbound and outbound cross-border legal work involving China.”