Lawrence attorney speaks on collections at Landplan Eng
David J. Berkowitz of a Lawrence firm advised 25 executives and project managers at Landplan Engineering on commercial collections with a focus on mechanics liens. His practice covers estates planning and domestic litigation from 5030 W Bob Billings Pkwy Suite C.
Ameriprise adviser earns distinction in 2006 conference
Peggy Johnson a senior financial adviser with Ameriprise Financial in Lawrence qualified for and attended Ameriprise’s 2006 National Conference held August 26 in Toronto. She earned the spot by ranking as a top producer meeting planning and client service standards. Johnson works at 3200 Mesa Way Suite B.
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Peggy Johnson
Ameriprise Financial
Lawrence
Toronto
Johnson
Mesa Way
Suite B
Lawrence lawyers named to Kansas Bar Foundation leadership
Two Lawrence attorneys assume leadership roles with the Kansas Bar Foundation. Sally Pokorny of the Law Offices of David J. Brown becomes president, with a practice in family and criminal law. Katherine L. Kirk of the Law Offices of Jerry K. Levy joins the Board of Trustees for a two year term, focusing on personal injury and professional malpractice. The foundation serves as the charitable arm of the state bar association.
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Lawrence
Kansas Bar Foundation
Sally Pokorny
David J. Brown
Pokorny
Washburn University
Katherine L. Kirk
Kansas Trial Lawyers Ass
Submissions for Lawrence Journal-World Briefcase
Lawrence Journal-World invites submissions of promotions awards new positions and training for local employees and employers. Color photos accepted with information. Rates for certificates of deposit and auto loans appear Sundays.
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Lawrence Area
Journal-World
Business News Department
Mark Fagan
Mfagan
Liworld.com
Kansas funds retraining to ease oil industry worker shortage
Kansas will spend 75,000 dollars to help Pratt Community College retrain and recertify up to 450 oilfield workers as energy demand rises. The program, run through the Workforce Investment Board and the Kansas Local Area 1 board, targets rural western Kansas where drilling is expanding.
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Topeka
Kansas
Pratt Community College
Ed Cross
Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Assa
Cross
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Local Area 1 Workforce Investment Board
The
Oil and Gas Association
Caleb Asher
Kansas Commerce Agency
Asher
Discarded devices pose security threat
Washington warns that used cell phones often retain sensitive data even after deletion. Trust Digital tested 10 eBay bought phones and recovered personal and corporate information, including emails, passwords, and confidential plans, highlighting the risk of selling or disposing old devices.
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Washington
eBay
Trust Digital
McLean
Nick Magliato
Magliato
Digital
Research In Motion Ltd
Palm Inc
Palm
Peiter
Madge” Zatko
Zaiko
Gerald Herbert
Trust Digital, Left
Norm Laudenmilch
McLean, Va
Pension Protection Act impact on employer pension funding
The Pension Protection Act of 2006 passed by Congress aims to revive pensions by requiring full funding of company plans. Online resources from Bankrate, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp, Quicken, and the U.S. Department of Labor offer guidance on unclaimed pensions, plan basics, eligibility, and regulatory rules.
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Bankrate.com
Brm
The
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp
Pbgc Gov
Quicken.com
Quicken .Com
Cms
U.S. Department of Labor
Dol
Man advocates car-free living in new book
Kris Balish promotes rethinking car ownership in How to Live Well Without Owning a Car. The Southern California journalist details selling his SUV in 2003, saving about 36926 dollars in three years, and how public transit, taxis, rentals, and biking fit his life. Balish notes car-free living may not suit all families but suggests starting with one car saved.
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Kris Balish
Balish
California
U.S
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