FindTheBest Awards 'Best of' Badges to Top 10 Colleges and Universities
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, FindTheBest, an unbiased, data-driven comparison engine, announces the release of its 'Best of' badges in the Education category, highlighting the top Smart Rated colleges and universities—from business schools and law schools to medical schools—across the country. FindTheBest's Smart Rating allows users to view a single meta rating that reflects both a weighted compilation of scores from expert sources and an unbiased score based solely on the college's quantitative features—including metrics like acceptance rates and average entry test scores. From these Smart Ratings, FindTheBest has identified the top U.S.

Intellectual Property, Complex Commercial Litigation Attorney Steven Mitby Named Partner in Houston's AZA Law Firm
HOUSTON, Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Intellectual property and complex commercial litigation attorney Steven Mitby has been named a partner in Houston's Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing P.C., a dynamic boutique law firm also known as AZA. "In just the last year alone, Steve helped win a $392 million patent infringement claim, an important appellate victory for Continental Airlines pilots in an ERISA case, and an oil & gas dispute where he was asked to come in at the last minute," says Joe Ahmad, one of the founding partners of AZA.

Ward & Smith Law Firm Adds Accomplished Texas Attorney Claire Abernathy Henry
LONGVIEW, Texas, Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The high-stakes business litigation and intellectual property law firm of Ward & Smith is pleased to announce the addition of accomplished attorney Claire Abernathy Henry in the firm's Longview office. She focuses her practice on patent litigation, commercial disputes, and employment law. Ms.

Jones Lang LaSalle Research: Legal Industry Finding Efficiencies and Rightsizing Nationwide
CHICAGO, Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The legal sector is weathering the effects of today's economic strife with many law firms nationwide rightsizing their space needs and renewing their leases. Of those firms with leases expiring, nearly two-thirds are deciding to stay in their current location, according to Jones Lang LaSalle's yearly "Law Firm Office Perspective" report.

Law Firm of Silver & Freedman to Dissolve by Spring 2012
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Silver & Freedman, a well-established and highly-respected business law firm in Los Angeles, which celebrated its 36th-year anniversary last February, has announced that the firm will undergo an amicable split March 31, 2012; with some of the major practice areas opting to form their own separate firms, according to Barry M.

Hollingsworth Kelly Named Best Law Firm - Tucson Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
TUCSON, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollingsworth Kelly, a Tucson personal injury law firm, is pleased to announce it has been recognized in the 2011-2012 "Best Law Firms" rankings. Hollingsworth Kelly Law Firm retained mention in the Tucson Tier 1 category for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Achieving a high ranking is a special distinction that signals a unique combination of excellence and breadth of expertise. "It is an honor to be recognized by Best Lawyers as a top-tier law firm," said Attorney Louis Hollingsworth.

Powell Industries Target of Investigation by Investor-Rights Law Firm Hagens Berman
BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Powell Industries, Inc. ("Powell" or the "Company") (NASDAQ GS: POWL) is the target of an investigation by investor-rights law firm Hagens Berman concerning possible securities fraud affecting investors who purchased POWL stock between May 3, 2011 and November 8, 2011. On November 8, 2011, Powell Industries announced it would restate its financial results for the second and third quarters of 2011 due to accounting errors, and that the financial statements for these quarters could no longer be relied upon.

Regis Corporation Investigated by Goldfarb Branham Law Firm LLP Securities Lawyers
DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Goldfarb Branham LLP is investigating whether the board of directors of Regis Corporation (NYSE: RGS) violated shareholder protection laws by awarding themselves excessive compensation.

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