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Times are changing and we are changing with them. Thus everyone’s needs and necessities are changing too. Some needs arise from the opportunities and responsibilities resulting from a new phase in life. Others, in turn, are the consequences of requirements imposed by a changing environment. Certain necessities manifest themselves at short notice with the emergence […]
Recap of the legal market in the Adriatic region in 2016 by Uroš Ilić in CEE Legal Matters
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Legal 500, a renowned international law firm ranking association, has ranked ODI as a Tier 1 law firm for the Slovenian jurisdiction. According to the association, ODI is despite its young age challenging the traditional hegemony of the oldest Slovenian law firms, who have been on the market for decades. We are especially pleased that […]
ODI Slovenia is again recognized as a leading law firm in 2017 for Banking & Finance and Corporate/Commercial by Chambers & Partners Europe. Chambers Guide covers 53 jurisdictions across Europe and ranks both lawyers and law firms on the basis of their legal knowledge, experience and several other factors, which are being investigated by more […]
The Richest Man in Babylon: Part 2—Seven Cures for a Lean Purse
Matthew Harrison As was outlined in part one of my book review, I am frequently asked about my recommendations for inspirational books for business success and personal finance. My first recommendation is often for a book that was first published over 85 years ago – The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason. You […]
May/15/2017 The First Book of the Penal Code of Afghanistan 2017 has been ratified by the Cabinet and the House of Elders of the Parliament, endorsed by the President in his Decree No. 256 and is now published in the Official Gazette No. 1260 dated 15 May 2017. The new Penal Code will come into […]
Second Dismissal Affirmed based on the Law-of-the-Case Doctrine
Written by Joseph L. Nelson After negotiating a plea from four felony counts to a single, criminal negligence claim, two North Carolina criminal defense attorneys stood accused of legal malpractice when their client’s sentence included a steep fine and prison time. The client claimed that he had been illicitly promised certain favorable terms, such as avoiding […]
EPISODE I On January 5, 2017, the United States District Court for the Central District of California issued orders in the matter of California Insurance Guarantee Association v. Burwell, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 1681. This case involved Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) asserting recovery against California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) for conditional payments […]
The Internet is Forever Posted on April 20, 2017 by Matthew Harrison Practical Guidelines For Employers Involving Employees and Prospective Employees Over the course of the last year, especially during the most recent election cycle, the airwaves have been inundated with news of individuals caught in one scandal after another involving their use of the Internet and various […]
May 9, 2017 Mark Krasner has been selected and featured in the Executive Spotlight of Worldwide Publishing’s 2017 edition of “Top Lawyers: The Secrets To Their Success.” An individual is chosen for this feature in this exclusive book based on his or her level of professional excellence and achievements within the industry. Mr. Krasner’s feature […]
May/10/2017 The Law on Protection of Inventor and Discoverer Rights is designed to encourage inventors to disclose their new technology to the world by offering the incentive of a limited-time monopoly on the technology. This law regulates and determines material and moral privileges of inventors and discoverers. This law is enacted as per the Presidential […]
A Small-Town Mechanic’s Wisdom Posted on March 21, 2017 by Matthew Harrison I was raised in a small city with a population of less than 15,000. For most of my childhood, it was literally a “one stoplight town” that had eventually graduated to three by the time I left for college. Growing up in a small town certainly […]
