District of Columbia Business News (United States)

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) partner Stefan Passantino was recognized by Washingtonian magazine’s as one of its 2011 “Stars of the Bar.”

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) is pleased to announce that Raymond O. Aghaian has joined the law firm as a partner in its Los Angeles office.

The January 2012 issue of the Journal of Commercial Biotechnology is now available. Contents include Original Articles, From the Boardroom, From the Classroom, Legal and Regulatory Update, and Book Reviews

Ananda Mohan Chakrabarty and Meir Pugatch Perez join the advisory board of the Journal of Commercial Biotechnology.

Washington's luxury hotel welcomes Sarah Deam to New Position

hodgsonConsulting joins the Mediachase Solutions Partner Network to combine their award-winning design and development expertise with the Mediachase eCommerce Framework (ECF™).

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) announced this week that it advised the shareholders of O.K. Industries, Inc. in the sale of the business to Industrias Bachoco, S.A.B. de C.V. (Bachoco), the leading poultry company in Mexico.

The Board of Governors of the Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) has selected McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) partner J. Randolph “Randy” Evans as the 2011 Republican Lawyer of the Year.

"Michael Hill’s research illustrates the importance of a bipartisan approach to rebuild our nation’s economy by stimulating job growth through the creation of new high-growth firms and by promoting entrepreneurship-friendly policies.

The Corporate Department of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) has launched its own application designed for both iPhones and iPads. The app, M&A Quick Reference Guide, is available as a free download on the iTunes store.

Creativity Experts, Business and Thought Leaders Convening for Annual Conference in DC to Explore Creativity and Innovation in Business for Flourishing in an Economy in Transition

Washington's luxury hotel welcomes new executives to the team.

The Environmental Markets Association is pleased to call your attention today to the successful execution of the first-ever emissions trade under the new Environmental Protection Agency Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR).

A class action law suit which has been filed against food giant ConAgra for labeling its cooking oils as "All-Natural" could open the floodgates to litigation against many food companies which make "Natural," "All-Natural," or "100%-Natural" claims

Seth Borden, a labor lawyer in the New York office of McKenna Long & Aldridge (MLA), recently joined a select group of leading lawyers to write Think Before You Click: Strategies for Managing Social Media in the Workplace.

Mulberry Street Press name's Wesleyan University's Erin Pannell as Director of Marketing

The Trust for Architectural Easements is pleased to announce that it entered into a fair and favorable settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

SalesVote signs four highly competitive deals this week keeping us on the edge of our seats to see which will win

Website lets businesses post jobs free in the Washington DC area.

Office of Minority and Women Inclusion: Guiding Principles. Webinar - Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

"Irrespective of free market dogma, economic self-interest that is exclusively individualistic will inevitably work against the common interest." - Michael Hill

Washington DC's leading luxury hotel welcomes Dwayne Williams to the management team.

"National Veterans Hotline" Swamped with calls about Marines Urinating on Taliban

Newt Gingrich and Rick Perry have attacked Mitt Romney for what Perry called vulture capitalism when running Bain Capital. Is this mere a desperate challenge of the free market or is there a type of capitalism that is destructive to the country?

More companies now follow FORBES suggestion -- "Don't Hire Smokers" -- and thereby save perhaps $11,000 per worker, and even more employers would follow the escalating trend if they know how easy it was to avoid so-called smokers' rights laws

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) partner Stefan Passantino was recognized by Washingtonian magazine’s as one of its 2011 “Stars of the Bar.”

Washington politicians need to focus on cutting taxes on seed money that funds entrepreneurial start-ups and less on arguing over who gets taxed and how much, says venture capitalist and author Michael Hill.

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) is pleased to announce that Raymond O. Aghaian has joined the law firm as a partner in its Los Angeles office.

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) today announced the launch of its newest blog, “Politics, Law and Policy,” authored by a bipartisan group of attorneys and public policy advisors in the firm’s nationally-recognized government affairs practice.

The January 2012 issue of the Journal of Commercial Biotechnology is now available. Contents include Original Articles, From the Boardroom, From the Classroom, Legal and Regulatory Update, and Book Reviews

McGladrey & Pullen, LLP recently promoted Rick Bailine to Washington national tax leader, based out of the firm's Washington, D.C. office.

Consider which U.S. Presidential candidate you relate too best. Ask yourself, does the person seem to grasp the facts? Are they trust worthy? Overall, Jon Huntsman displays true leadership and hands-on experience an impeccable reputation of trust.

International Advisory Services Group, Ltd. today announced the launch of the AFV Insider, a new publication and data service covering the full range of alternative fuel vehicles.

Pharmaceutical sales can be extremely lucrative as well as financially rewarding and the pharmaceutical industry is growing rapidly as new drugs are being brought to market. CNPR® Certification helps applicants qualify for a pharm sales interviews.

Sentrana Inc., a Washington DC-based leader in scientific marketing, announced today the launch of MarketMover Survey as the latest addition to the MarketMover enterprise software platform.

Regular people, many of whom have never shown a previous interest in economics are now eager to understand this economy. People who have lived their lives by the rules & who are usually unaffected by recessions have been hurt & they want to know why

Ananda Mohan Chakrabarty and Meir Pugatch Perez join the advisory board of the Journal of Commercial Biotechnology.

Washington's luxury hotel welcomes Sarah Deam to New Position

hodgsonConsulting joins the Mediachase Solutions Partner Network to combine their award-winning design and development expertise with the Mediachase eCommerce Framework (ECF™).

SalesVote launches new platform with great Comet Ping Pong deal

Users can win cash by sharing the weekly deal. Be the last to share the deal before the timer runs out and you could win!

Trend POV takes the month of November to consider how all of your business trends affect each other.

RSM McGladrey, Inc. and McGladrey & Pullen LLP, announced that Tracey Walker-Sullivan was selected by Consulting magazine as a Future Leader award recipient as part of the publication’s fifth annual Achievement Awards: Women Leaders in Consulting.

Canon Australia launches new direct to consumer online store on the Mediachase eCommerce Framework (ECF).

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) announced this week that it advised the shareholders of O.K. Industries, Inc. in the sale of the business to Industrias Bachoco, S.A.B. de C.V. (Bachoco), the leading poultry company in Mexico.

The November 2011 issue of the Journal of Commercial Biotechnology is now available.

The FRANdex market capitalization index outperformed both the S&P 500 and the Russell 2000 indexes

Client-managed programs help empower customers to quickly get out of debt.

The Board of Governors of the Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) has selected McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) partner J. Randolph “Randy” Evans as the 2011 Republican Lawyer of the Year.

Elevation Group, LLC, a leading web solution firm for non-profit organizations

Tona Michelle’ Cosmetics to Debut at Spa in the City-Baltimore

"Michael Hill’s research illustrates the importance of a bipartisan approach to rebuild our nation’s economy by stimulating job growth through the creation of new high-growth firms and by promoting entrepreneurship-friendly policies.

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) announced today that Peter A. Cross, a commercial litigator with more than 35 years of experience, has joined the firm as a partner in its New York office.

The economy is still in the toilet, the unemployment crisis drags on, foreclosures have decimated millions of lives, and there are protests from the right (Tea Party) and left (Occupy Wall St) over the way the powerful exploit the rest.

Monday 10/10 at 10AM EST Author Michael C. Hill will be on The Talk of Chicago WVON with Santita Jackson to talk about the what’s driving the “Occupy Wall Street” Movement how Cannibal Capitalism undermines our meritocracy and ideal capitalism.

Few would argue the trajectory of the economy is anything other than bleak, but why? Is it because of public policy? The Federal Reserve? Entitlements? The growth of government? Our dependence on fossil fuels like foreign oil? Education? Healthcare?

The "Occupy Wall Street" movement is gaining steam because people know that blindly throwing money at the wealthy and powerful with no strings attached is at best a gamble on the hope that entrepreneurialism is actually philanthropy.

Washington, DC-based Trust for Architectural Easements provides a detailed historic tour of the Wesleyan Grove National Register Historic District

Once again the employment numbers are disappointing. Don’t you feel like putting on white gloves, growing a funny beard, and shouting the unemployment is too d@!# high! How are you going to get your kid to move out now?! www.youreinbusiness.com

Jake's Moving & Storage, LLC is a top Washington mover who will ensure that your belongings reach their new home unscathed. Please give us a call today for outstanding moving services.

Few would argue that the trajectory of the economy is anything other than bleak, but why? Is it public policy? The Federal Reserve? Entitlements? The growth of government? Dependence on fossil fuels like foreign oil? Education? Healthcare?

The Corporate Department of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) has launched its own application designed for both iPhones and iPads. The app, M&A Quick Reference Guide, is available as a free download on the iTunes store.

Creativity Experts, Business and Thought Leaders Convening for Annual Conference in DC to Explore Creativity and Innovation in Business for Flourishing in an Economy in Transition

Don’t fall for every buyer who wants to make you an offer. Ask for pre-qualification letters to be sure that the deal won’t fall through in the end when the buyer can’t come up with a loan.

Washington's luxury hotel welcomes new executives to the team.

Entree Metropolitan Catering is a high quality Washington catering company that takes pride in transforming all your ideas into reality in order to create an amazing event. Give us a call today.

Assistive Technology Services is Now Pioneering the all New Medical Alert Emergency Pendant - Easy to Use & No Monthly Fees! - Stop Paying Monthly Bills NOW!

Bob Adams, managing director – Washington National Tax for RSM McGladrey, was appointed by American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as a member of the IRS Practice & Procedures Committee.