The Atlantic Reproductive Lab Team and Medical Directors

The CAP Accreditation process is designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients. We completed our inspection in July 2019 and the inspectors had glowing comments about the preparedness of our lab for the inspection and the entire lab staff. — David Wininger, Ph.D., HCLD

RALEIGH, N.C. (PRWEB)
October 10, 2019

The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to Atlantic Reproductive Medicine Specialists, Raleigh, NC based on the results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs.

The facility’s director, David Wininger, Ph.D., HCLD, was advised of this national recognition and congratulated for the excellence of the services being provided. Atlantic Reproductive Medicine Specialists is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.

Wininger says, “The CAP Accreditation process is designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients. We completed our inspection in July 2019 and the inspectors had glowing comments about the preparedness of our lab for the inspection and the entire lab staff.”

Upon learning of the laboratory’s accreditation, Dr. David Walmer, co-founder of Atlantic, said: “At Atlantic Reproductive, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care and we believe that participating in the CAP Accreditation process gives our patients assurance that we are delivering on that promise.”

The U.S. federal government recognizes the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program, begun in the early 1960s, as being equal-to or more-stringent-than the government’s own inspection program.

During the CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures for the preceding two years. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and record, and overall management.

About the College of American Pathologists

As the world’s largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.cap.org.

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“Having the flexibility to go case-by-case does provide for a more complete review before taking the bold step of suspending an unconvicted player.”

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (PRWEB)
October 09, 2019

By more than a 2-1 margin, the American public believes suspension of players being investigated for sexual misconduct by the NFL should be conducted on a case-by-case basis, without making the suspension standard procedure.

But the case of Antonio Brown, who was signed and then released after one game by the New England Patriots, appears to be one of the “case-by-case” cases in which the public supported his suspension during the investigation.

These were the findings of a Seton Hall Sports Poll conducted last week among 714 adult Americans across the country, either on landline or cellphone. The poll has a margin of error of +/- 3.8 percent.

Fifty-one percent of the public believed Brown should have been suspended during the investigation with only 32 percent saying he should have been allowed to play. Seventeen percent did not know or had no opinion.

But as a general procedure, only 30 percent of the public felt it should be standard procedure to suspend, with 64 percent saying it should be a case-by-case matter. Six percent did not know or had no opinion.

“Brown did not exactly arrive with a clean slate when the Patriots signed him,” noted Rick Gentile, director of the Seton Hall Sports Poll, which is sponsored by the Sharkey Institute within the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall. “Having the flexibility to go case-by-case does provide for a more complete review before taking the bold step of suspending an unconvicted player.”

(Questions and results below; an online version of this release may be found at http://blogs.shu.edu/sportspoll/2019/10/08/public-supports-antonio-brown-suspension-but-not-as-a-standard-procedure-for-nfl/

About the poll:

This poll was conducted by telephone September 30 – October 2, 2019 among adults in the United States. The Seton Hall Sports Poll is conducted by the Sharkey Institute within the Stillman School of Business. Phone numbers were dialed from samples of both standard landline and cell phones. The error for subgroups may be higher. This poll release conforms to the Standards of Disclosure of the National Council on Public Polls. The Seton Hall Sports Poll has been conducted regularly since 2006.Recently chosen for inclusion in iPoll by Cornell’s Roper Center for Public Opinion Research, its findings have been published everywhere from USA Today, ESPN, The New York Times, Washington Post, AP, and Reuters to Fox News and most points in between.

Media: Media: Marty Appel, AppelPR@gmail.com;

Michael Ricciardelli, Associate Director of Media Relations, Seton Hall

michael.ricciardelli@shu.edu, 908-447-3034

The results:

The New England Patriots signed and played wide receiver Antonio Brown while he was under investigation by the NFL for accusations of sexual assault. He was subsequently released when more accusations of sexual misconduct surfaced. Do you think Brown should have been allowed to play while being investigated or should the Patriots and the NFL have suspended him from playing while the investigation was ongoing?

1 – Allowed to play                                                 32%

2 – Suspended during investigation                        51

3 – Don’t know/No opinion                                     17

Do you think it should be standard procedure in professional sports for players to be suspended from playing during investigation of sexual misconduct or should these situations be looked at on a case-by-case basis?

1 – Standard procedure to suspend                         30

2 – Case-by-case basis                                            64

3 – Don’t know/No opinion                                         6

ABOUT SETON HALL UNIVERSITY

One of the country’s leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall has been showing the world what great minds can do since 1856. Home to nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 90 rigorous academic programs, Seton Hall’s academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek.

Seton Hall embraces students of all religions and prepares them to be exemplary servant leaders and global citizens. In recent years, the University has achieved extraordinary success. Since 2009, it has seen record-breaking undergraduate enrollment growth and an impressive 110-point increase in the average SAT scores of incoming freshmen. In the past decade, Seton Hall students and alumni have received more than 30 Fulbright Scholarships as well as other prestigious academic honors, including Boren Awards, Pickering Fellowships, Udall Scholarships and a Rhodes Scholarship. The University is also proud to be the third most diverse national Catholic university in the nation.

During the past five years, the University has invested more than $165 million in new campus buildings and renovations. And in 2015, Seton Hall launched a School of Medicine as well as a College of Communication and the Arts. The University’s beautiful main campus in suburban South Orange, N.J. is only 14 miles from New York City — offering students a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities. Seton Hall’s nationally recognized School of Law is located prominently in downtown Newark. The University’s Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in Clifton and Nutley, N.J. opened in the summer of 2018. The IHS campus houses the University’s College of Nursing, School of Health and Medical Sciences and the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University.

For more information, visit http://www.shu.edu.

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LNA meetings always provide a great opportunity to share best practices with lawyers who practice across the globe as well as the business leaders who support them

ATLANTA (PRWEB)
October 09, 2019

Legal Netlink Alliance (LNA), a leading international association of independent law firms, will hold its U.S. Fall Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on October 23-26. The event is being hosted by the law firm of Schulten Ward Turner & Weiss, LLP, and is expected to draw attendees from throughout the United States. Portugal, Germany, Belgium, and Japan will also have delegates in attendance.

Attendees and their guests will enjoy a cocktail party on Wednesday evening at the Schulten Ward Turner & Weiss offices, followed by two days of presentations, panel discussions, and networking at the Capital City Club, one of the City of Atlanta’s great venues.

The theme of this year’s meeting is “Rebooting the Law Firm Business Model” and will include in depth coverage of cutting-edge topics impacting the legal industry. Speakers include Fred Esposito, an expert on Six Sigma and Lean process-management methodologies, and Morris Tabush, a specialist in law firm information technology. Also scheduled to appear are Sharon Abrahams, a leading expert on diversity and inclusion in the professional workplace, and United States Magistrate Judge Catherine M. Salinas, who will deliver the keynote address.

Attorney Scott Schulten, the founding member of host firm Schulten Ward Turner & Weiss, recently shared his excitement over the roster of talent that will come together in his home city. “LNA meetings always provide a great opportunity to share best practices with lawyers who practice across the globe as well as the business leaders who support them,” said Schulten. “This meeting is particularly important because it will cover not only how technology is changing our industry, but also the best ways to take advantage of today’s advances.”

Legal Netlink’s next major events are the Winter General Meeting in Tel Aviv, Israel in February of 2020 followed by the Summer General Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland in June of 2020.    

About Legal Netlink Alliance: For over 25 years, Legal Netlink Alliance has served the needs of lawyers and clients worldwide through a common commitment to professionalism, ethics, and the promotion of exemplary and value-driven service. The organization provides distinct advantages for both member firms and their clients, while enhancing the communities in which such firms are located.    

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Attorney Heather Barbieri

“I am honored to be named an Elite Lawyer. It is truly a privilege to be recognized by my fellow peers in the legal community. Navigating the judicial system can be a complex process and our firm strives to protect our clients’ rights while securing successful outcomes,” Barbieri commented.

PLANO, Texas (PRWEB)
October 07, 2019

Elite Lawyer is a directory and rating service that awards and recognizes attorneys who have displayed a high level of competence in their practice and received an acknowledgment from their peers, community, bar, and committees.

Heather is a Board Certified Criminal Defense Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a certification given to a small percentage of attorneys who have demonstrated substantial knowledge and competence in an area of law.

Named the 2015 Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Heather has earned numerous honors and awards, including a Rating of 10.0 Superb on Avvo.

Heather has practiced law since 1998 upon receiving her license from the State Bar of Texas. She is also certified to practice before the U.S. District Courts in the Northern and Eastern District of Texas. Heather is currently serving clients in the North Dallas metro region and Collin County, including Plano, Richardson, McKinney, and Frisco.

“I am honored to be named an Elite Lawyer. It is truly a privilege to be recognized by my fellow peers in the legal community. Navigating the judicial system can be a complex process and our firm strives to protect our clients’ rights while securing successful outcomes,” Barbieri commented.

In addition, Heather has contributed to the practice of law by sharing her knowledge and experience in various publications as well as hosting and lecturing on criminal law topics.

About Barbier Law Firm, P.C.

The Barbieri Law Firm, P.C. has more than 20 years of legal experience, including trial litigation. Their skilled criminal defense attorneys represent all of their clients with the hope and trust they need and deserve. Their goal is to secure positive case results on their clients’ behalf, possibly through reducing the charges or a dismissal.

To learn more about Barbieri Law Firm, P.C., visit https://www.barbierilawfirm.com/ or call 469-300-1522 for a free consultation.

To learn more about Elite Lawyer, visit https://www.elitelawyer.com/

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Madelyn Chen

Even as I study law to give back to my community, I am aware of how much I still rely on others and deeply grateful for their help. The Dominguez Firm Legal Scholarship lifts me towards focusing on academic success instead of financial worries in law school, and words can’t express how valuable this

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
September 26, 2019

The Dominguez Firm, a nationally recognized California personal injury law firm has selected Madelyn Chen as the recipient of its 2019 Legal Scholar Award. Madelyn, who is in her first year at Harvard Law School will receive a check for $2,500 to be used towards her law school tuition.

There were many strong candidates for the Legal Scholar Award, but Madelyn’s application stood out for several reasons. One was her remarkable life story. The oldest of seven children, she was often thrust into the role of caretaker for her younger siblings due to family issues at home. Eventually, she and her siblings found themselves in and out of the foster care system.

However, Madelyn refused to be defined by her circumstances. We were struck by her determination to not just survive but thrive and forge a better future for herself and her family.

Madelyn epitomizes what the Legal Scholar Award is all about. Our founder, Juan Dominguez created this award to lessen the financial burden for deserving students interested in pursuing a career in law. By encouraging the next generation of attorneys, our hope is that they, in turn, will also value the importance of giving back.

Boasting an impressive academic record, Madelyn recently received her undergraduate degree from UCLA where she made the Dean’s Honors List on multiple occasions. While at UCLA, she also actively participated in several debate competitions with exceptional results. Among the most notable was as a member of the winning UCLA debate team in the Corsairs British Parliamentary Debate Invitational.

Outside of school, Madelyn’s employment history is already quite impressive. She has worked as an editorial intern at Larry King Now and as a publicity intern at Amazon Studios, among others. She also manages to carve time out of her busy schedule to teach public speaking to middle and high school students through the Forensics Club at UCLA, which she founded. And she volunteers at Bet Tzedek Legal Services, a Koreatown clinic that offers free legal services to low income members in the community.

The Dominguez Firm applauds Madelyn for her achievements. As she herself put it, “At Harvard Law, I am driven to continue advocating for children and serving my community.” We’re confident she will meet those goals and are honored to present her with this Legal Scholar Award.

The Dominguez Firm is an award-winning personal injury law firm located in California. We have over 30 years of experience advocating for the rights of our clients. For a free and confidential case consultation, please call us at 800-818-1818

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Unfortunately, and unknown to the investors was that the mortgages sold did not have a paper trail and, consequently, when the third party sued the debtor for failure to pay on the note, the third-party creditor couldn’t prove they owned the account.

HOUSTON (PRWEB)
September 25, 2019

Fernandez, who has been named to the Top 100 Consumer Litigators in Texas, has handled 104 student loan cases, the majority of which went in favor of his clients over creditors, including National Collegiate Student Loan Trust, Navient, and Sallie Mae. “The result of 102 out of 104 cases defended is that my clients have not had to pay a penny to these industry giants, particularly National Collegiate Student Loan Trust, one of the nation’s largest holders of private student-loan debt,” said Fernandez.

As for National Collegiate Student Loan Trust, in 2017 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau took action against the company and its debt collector, Transworld Systems, Inc., for illegal student loan debt collection lawsuits. It was fined millions of dollars for “false” lawsuits, and ordered to temporarily halt collections.

These cases stem from private student loans that were sold by the original creditor, e.g. banks such as JP Morgan and Bank One, to third parties, including National Collegiate Student Loan Trust, Sallie Mae and Navient. Fernandez likens these student loan cases to the mortgage loan crisis in 2009 that caused extreme financial distress and a financial market crash. The reason for the crash was that the mortgages were bundled and securitized and sold to investors.

“Unfortunately, and unknown to the investors was that the mortgages sold did not have a paper trail and, consequently, when the third party sued the debtor for failure to pay on the note, the third-party creditor couldn’t prove they owned the account,” noted Fernandez. “It is the same here. When National Collegiate and the other third-party student loan creditors sue, they provide the defendant debtor with a number of documents that look official and seem to suggest the plaintiff owns the account, but after careful review of the documents, invariably there are problems regarding ownership of the account.”

When Fernandez and his firm take on one of these National Collegiate Student Loan Trust and other third-party student loan creditor cases they meticulously examine the student loan documents to determine whether the creditor can prove ownership of the account. “Although reviewing the records page by page is onerous, we do it and as you can see, we have had much success,” concluded Fernandez.

About David A. Fernandez, Law Office of David A. Fernandez

David A. Fernandez focuses his practice on debt defense, bankruptcy, fraud, personal injury, business litigation and wrongful death. He is a member of the Texas Bar Association, Consumer Law Section of the Texas State Bar Association, and State Bar of Texas. For more information, please call 713-893-3244, or visit http://www.yourhoustonconsumerattorney.com. The law office is located at 2190 N. Loop West, Suite 102, Houston, TX 77018.

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