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Globe and Mail
15-06-2025
- Automotive
- Globe and Mail
Aventis Law Firm Expands Jacksonville Operations Amid Rising Injury Claims
Firm announces hiring push and deepens support for core legal services in North Florida. Jacksonville, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - June 14, 2025) - Aventis Law Firm has expanded its operations in Jacksonville and is actively hiring additional staff to meet increased demand for legal representation in personal injury cases across North Florida. The firm's recent growth comes in response to a sustained rise in car accidents, premises liability cases, and wrongful death claims in the region. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Founding attorney Nicole Liu said the team is expanding its Jacksonville footprint to ensure faster, more responsive support for clients dealing with serious injuries. In Jacksonville, where traffic-related incidents and personal injury filings remain high, the firm is recognized as a leading option for those seeking a car accident lawyer in Jacksonville. The expansion includes new hires across legal and administrative functions, with a focus on strengthening services related to auto and trucking accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, and other injury-related cases. Jacksonville has seen a steady increase in traffic-related filings and injury claims, prompting the firm to scale its presence in the area. Attorney Nicole Liu, named a Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2022 and 2023, said the firm's growth reflects its commitment to providing timely and transparent legal support to clients statewide. The Rising Star distinction is awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys in Florida and is based on peer recognition and professional achievement. According to Liu, it's not just about growth for the sake of numbers. The move is about reinforcing the company's ability to advocate effectively for injury victims. The firm continues to prioritize responsive communication, case transparency, and client education throughout the legal process. The recent operational expansion marks a key step in Aventis Law's broader strategy to support underserved areas and improve access to personal injury lawyer in Florida. Individuals seeking legal help after an accident can contact the firm through its website or Jacksonville office. About Aventis Law Firm Aventis Law Firm is a Florida-based personal injury practice committed to providing compassionate, high-quality legal counsel across the state. Headquartered in Jacksonville, the firm handles a range of cases involving car accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death. Its mission is to advocate for the rights of the injured and pursue fair outcomes through ethical legal action. Aventis Law has earned recognition for client-focused service, transparent communication, and legal excellence. With honors including the Super Lawyers Rising Stars designation, the firm continues to expand and adapt in response to the growing legal needs of Florida residents.
Mail & Guardian
14-05-2025
- Business
- Mail & Guardian
Failure to disclose affiliations in foreign policy activities demand scrutiny of US Congress
On 29 April 2025, a South African newspaper published After the article was published, Image: Corrected BusinessDay Article ( This was a necessary correction for a couple of reasons. First, MTN Group regularly uses Covington & Burling for legal services. For example, MTN Group is using the firm for legal representation in Second, Schneidman has a personal connection with the MTN Group. He was As a consequence, Schneidman created an ethical situation for Business Day by not disclosing his Covington & Burling connection with MTN Group and the MTN chair. In opinion editorials, it is The problem is that South African newspapers may not be aware that there are A rapid review shows that at least three current or former senior officials at Covington & Burling have published articles on US foreign policy using academic and/or think tank affiliations without a byline disclosure of their affiliation with Covington & Burling. They include Image: CSIS Profile, Covington Profile Of course, Covington & Burling is not the only professional services company The failure to disclose conflicts of interest is At WestExec Advisors, there is a large stable of former US ambassadors who served under the Obama and Biden administrations. Unfortunately, those ambassadors often fail to disclose their affiliation with WestExec Advisors. A rapid review shows that at least six former US ambassadors currently are not disclosing their affiliation with WestExec Advisors in their university and/or think tank profiles. They include ambassadors (retired) To compound matters, ambassador (retired) James Jeffrey served as the chair of the Middle East Program at the Wilson Center until very recently. Like The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, Wilson Center Profile for James Jeffrey These findings beg the question of whether US universities and think tanks are doing enough to ensure disclosures of corporate conflicts of interest. The Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) serves as a case in point. A rapid review shows that CSIS is currently failing to disclose the corporate affiliations of at least five current non-resident fellows in the Americas Program. They include These findings should raise flags for Members of Congress. The failure of US universities and think tanks to disclose the corporate affiliations of their non-resident fellows not only undermines public trust. It also raises important questions about whether these organisations should continue to qualify for tax exempt status, especially when some of the corporations are linked to partisan political action committees. The US Congress might therefore want to consider conducting a public inquiry into the conflicts of interest of those who are entrusted to produce national security and foreign policy knowledge within US universities and think tanks. As part of that inquiry, members might want to consider new legislation that would require universities and think tanks to make form-based disclosures and quarterly reports similar to lobbying firms. In the meantime, the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations could take immediate action to address this problem. One way would be to send a formal bipartisan request for information to the Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, Michael Faulkender, seeking a determination of whether the tax exempt status of any US universities and think tanks is at risk over prior failures to disclose these sorts of conflicts of interest. Michael Walsh is a visiting scholar at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. A full list of his professional affiliations can be found in his
