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September 28, 2016 16:00
First-of-Its-Kind Fund Dedicated to Women in the Arab World Launched at UN General Assembly
In a historic step towards accelerating global efforts to enhance the status of girls and women worldwide, the NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) - an organisation dedicated to developing opp
September 20, 2016 13:25
Second Global NCD Alliance Forum to be Held in Sharjah, UAE in December 2017
The NCD Alliance yesterday evening announced that the second Global NCD Alliance Forum will take place on 9-11 December 2017 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The announcement was made at a h
September 09, 2016 13:05
‘Jeans for Refugees’ Announces Jawaher Al Qasimi as Patron
‘Jeans for Refugees’ (#JFR) has chosen Her Highness (HH) Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah-UAE, Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NA
July 04, 2016 11:35
Murgitroyd’s Euro Hubs Offer Certainty After Brexit Vote
Over the next few years, as the UK officially begins the process of leaving the EU, Murgitroyd’s clients will feel the full advantage of its extensive office network. “This is a pan-European compan
May 23, 2016 22:00
GLIDE’s 17th Annual eBay Auction for Power Lunch With Warren Buffett Runs June 5-10, 2016
GLIDE’s 17th Annual eBay Auction for Power Lunch with Warren Buffett, offered through eBay for Charity, opens at 7:30 pm PDT on Sunday, June 5 and runs until 7:30 pm PDT on Friday, June 10. For the
March 21, 2016 22:00
Frommer Lawrence & Haug Expands Services with Hire of Litigator John C. Dougherty
Frommer Lawrence & Haug LLP today announced that John C. Dougherty, formerly a partner and co-chair of DLA Piper’s Global Life Sciences Sector, has joined FLH as Partner, Co-Chair of its Life Sciences
March 02, 2016 20:35
Proskauer Bolsters Capital Markets Practice with Addition of Corporate Finance Partner Joshua M. Zimmerman in Hong Kong
International law firm Proskauer today announced the arrival of corporate finance partner Joshua M. Zimmerman, who will lead the Firm’s capital markets practice in Asia. Mr. Zimmerman’s practice en
October 27, 2015 17:05
Dorsey Opens Beijing Office
International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced today that it is expanding in China and has opened an office in Beijing. The Beijing office is located in Beijing’s central business district at S
September 03, 2015 15:45
Dorsey Adds Experienced Private Equity Lawyer Fabrizio Carpanini in London
International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced today that Fabrizio Carpanini will join the Firm as a Partner in its Corporate Group in London at the beginning of November this year. This Sma
August 11, 2015 17:00
WWE® to “Answer the Call” for Families of Fallen NYC Heroes
WWE is joining forces with Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes through a global online auction on Charitybuzz.com, featuring unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in support of “Answer Th
August 11, 2015 13:35
The Coca-Cola Foundation Awards $26.2 Million in First Half of the Year to Benefit More Than 90 Million People Worldwide
The Coca-Cola Foundation awarded $26.2 million USD to 74 community organizations during the first half of 2015. These grants will benefit more than 90 million people across 76 countries, and are focus
May 28, 2015 13:45
Jawaher Al Qasimi Helps Save Lives of 30,000 Kids Yearly Through Cancer Fund
An International Childhood Cancer Fund (ChiCa) has been launched by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Founder and Royal Patron of the Fri
May 19, 2015 16:00
GLIDE’s 16th Annual eBay Auction for Power Lunch with Warren Buffett, Runs May 31 - June 5
GLIDE is pleased to announce the 16th Annual eBay Power Lunch with Warren Buffett Auction (http://givingworks.ebay.com/glide/). Offered through eBay Giving Works, bidding for this year’s charity aucti
May 18, 2015 18:40
Eversheds Report Reveals Strategic Step Change in Divestment Activity
New research has revealed how divestments are moving to the centre of strategic M&A plans, as companies seek to streamline their operations, and focus capital resources in their core businesses. Howev
May 07, 2015 15:15
The Western Union Foundation Surpasses US$100M Charitable Global Giving Milestone
The Western Union Foundation (http://foundation.westernunion.com) today announced it has surpassed a major milestone, donating more than US$100 million in support (http://goo.gl/ROHSEZ) to more than 2
April 14, 2015 11:35
Simpson Thacher Expands Litigation Practice in Asia
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced today that Adam Goldberg has joined the Firm as Counsel in the Litigation Department, resident in the Hong Kong office. Mr. Goldberg, who is fluent in Mandarin
April 09, 2015 15:55
Dentons US and McKenna Long to Combine
A merger of Dentons US LLP (“Dentons US”) and McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (“McKenna Long”) has been approved by the partners of both firms. The news builds on the momentum of the previously announced
April 07, 2015 11:53
LG AND IVI CONDUCT CHOLERA VACCINATION CAMPAIGN IN ETHIOPIA
LG Electronics (LG), in collaboration with the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), the Oromia Regional Health Bureau and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), successfully conducted a commu
Way of Mind
March 23, 2015 18:31
A solo exhibition by a Myanmarese painter Shwe Sin Aye titled ‘Inner Happiness and Flowers-Emerging Souls’
A solo exhibition by Shwe Sin Aye(So Hee) who is known as ‘a painter who shares happiness’ will be held at ‘Leader’s Gallery Soo’ in Insadong from March 25th to April 7th. Shwe Sin Aye who is curr
January 27, 2015 13:50
Historic Combination Creates Leading, Largest Law Firm in the World
At a signing ceremony today, in an historic first, 大成 (pronounced “da CHUNG”), a leading law firm in China, and Dentons, a top 10 global law firm, announced a combination that will be unique in the ma
January 12, 2015 13:55
Cadwalader Expands Greater China Corporate Practice
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, a leading law firm to global financial institutions and corporations, announces the appointment of a team of three partners and four counsel to its Greater China pra
December 10, 2014 14:25
District Court Approves Hunton’s $297M Class Action Settlement for USF
On December 9, 2014, U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson granted final approval of a $297 million settlement between plaintiffs in a multidistrict class action and defendant U.S. Foodservice, Inc. a
December 10, 2014 10:40
PT&C Forensics Announces Acquisition of LWG Consulting
PT&C Forensics, Inc. (DBA PT&C Forensic Consulting Services, P.A.), a leading provider of forensic engineering services to the insurance claims industry, today announced that it has acquired global fo
November 26, 2014 11:06
LG SOLAR POWERED REFRIGERATORS TO RURAL COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA AND SOUTH AMERICA
Twenty solar powered refrigerators equipped with Smart Inverter Compressors were donated to local communities in Africa and South America as part of LG Electronics’ partnership with the non-profit org
Lee, Woo Gab CEO, Friend Co. Ltd.
November 13, 2014 16:04
The Sewol Ferry Incident & The US Mad Cow
The “mad cow disease” incident in 2008 and the “Sewol Ferry” incident in 2014 seem to be different events, but they are actually very similar from the perspective of safety and security. First, the
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