Aboriginal Law And Advisors Group - Bennett Jones

Our Aboriginal Law Group helps project developers navigate the regulatory process in securing approvals for major energy development projects, including consulting and negotiating with Aboriginal groups and other stakeholders. We draw on our top-tier, cross-departmental expertise in the energy, environmental, corporate commercial, regulatory, litigation and tax arenas in shepherding significant projects through to fruition. We structure and negotiate commercial agreements for projects involving aboriginal rights and interests, as well as debt and equity financing arrangements for projects on aboriginal lands or with aboriginal participation.

We understand the risks associated with Aboriginal issues in the context of significant energy development project approvals and work closely with our clients to devise an exposure management plan to identify and manage potential litigation and other issues both pre- and post-closing, including compensation, royalty, surface rights and land access issues. Our unparalleled experience with major development projects enables us to forecast outcomes with a high degree of accuracy.

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Mackenzie Valley Aboriginal Pipeline Group regarding the multi-billion dollar Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Project, in connection with the negotiation and structuring of commercial agreements including ownership agreements among various Aboriginal groups and various development, operating, shipping and financing agreements with Imperial Oil, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Shell and TransCanada Pipelines.

About John Peebles Associates

Established in 1989 in Auckland, New Zealand, John Peebles Associates is recognized as a leading search firm in the Asia Pacific region. We remain a privately owned business, proud of our reputation and ability to outperform any other search company.

We primarily work for publicly listed, major cooperative or private companies, although the business does undertake some Chief Executive search for government entities from time to time. A good proportion of our company’s business comes from offshore or is for offshore locations, as our capabilities reach far beyond New Zealand.

We provide confidential, efficient and personalized service, and pride ourselves on our reliability and integrity. We are well regarded for our expertise with candidates as well as our ability to drive long-term growth and commercial value for our clients through our search and advisory work.

Our consulting team is stable, experienced and well qualified.

We are driven, focused and become our clients’ greatest advocates.

Our Lead Partners

With 36 years consulting experience in executive search, Dr John Peebles is a leading figure in the industry and recognized globally as an influential search leader. John established the first ever retained search group in New Zealand in the 1970s and was a member of the then Ward Howell International Group. With 36 years consulting experience in executive search he has worked extensively in New Zealand, Australia and internationally. His prior experience involved management, human resources and business management in a major publicly listed company. His tertiary qualifications include an MBA, Post Graduate Certificate in Business Research and a Doctorate of Business and Administration in Corporate Governance.

Dr John Peebles is Chair of Mobility Assistance Dogs Trust and former Chair of Auckland Opera Studio, Pop ‘n’ Good Holdings and Indigenous Corporate Solutions and former Director of the Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand and Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra.

Craig T. Matthews & Associates, LPA: Verdicts & Settlement

Represented elderly widow who with her husband had amassed substantial assets which were taken by manager of her bank. After forensic accounting investigation, filed suit against bank manager, bank manager's husband, and bank. Defendants claimed the assets they took were "gifts." Case was successfully mediated. The defendants were investigated by the FBI and criminal charges were pursued by the United States Attorney.

Cline v. Neihaus, Montgomery C.P. No. 2011 CV 05176 (2011).

Represented elderly widow who was tricked in marriage then prevented from divorcing after "husband" filed application to declare her incompetent. After her death, represented her family in action to defend against claims filed by the estranged husband. After nine of estranged husband's 10 claims were dismissed upon our motion for summary judgment, the case was successfully mediated.

Austin v. Lamb, Montgomery C.P. 2010 CV 05546 (2010).

Represented in a federal court woman subjected to years of horrible sexual abuse and harassment at the workplace which resulted in her becoming physically ill and being forced to quit. Alleged hostile work environment sexual harassment. After employer's motion for summary judgment was denied, the case was successfully mediated.

Hughes v. Goodrich Corporation, S.D. Ohio No. 3:08CV263 (2011).

Represented in a federal court woman who was retaliated against after she refused to continue sexual relationship with her boss and owner of the company. Alleged sexual harassment. Case was successfully mediated.

Davis v. International Trade Bridge, Inc., S.D. Ohio No. 3:11cv00462 (2008).

Represented elderly widow whose assets were taken by out of state nephew using a power of attorney. Nephew claimed he took the assets for "safekeeping." After suit was filed, all assets were recovered. Upon widow's death, the nephew then filed a will contest action because widow had written him out of her will. After we defeated nephew's motion for summary judgment, case was successfully mediated.

Executor of Estate of Violet Schumann v. Knoop, Montgomery C.P. No. 2006 CV 5601 (2006).

Represented elderly retired man whose entire life savings were taken by his nephew using a power of attorney while he was in the hospital. Nephew claimed the assets were given to him as a "gift." Obtained jury verdict for full amount taken plus punitive damages and attorney fees. Verdict sustained by court of appeals.

Scott v. Hall, 61 Ohio App.3d 616, 573 N.E.2d 718, 1998-Ohio App. LEXIS 4985 (2nd Dist. 1988).

Represented elderly widow who was sold an unnecessary waterproofing contract to fix cracks in the ceiling, which costly repairs did nothing. Trial court granted Defendant's motion to stay the case and compel arbitration. We appealed. After court of appeals sustained our appeal, the case was successfully mediated.

Moran v. Everdry, Montgomery C.P. No. 2010 CV 03696 (2010).

Defended construction company against suit filed by injured employee who alleged his employer had intentionally caused his injuries by requiring him to climb into a roof truss. Case was dismissed upon our motion for summary judgment and dismissal was sustained by court of appeals.

Horanyi v. Shooter Constr. Co., 2nd Dist. Montgomery No. 23876, 2011-Ohio 4164, 2011 Ohio App. LEXIS 3488.

Represented owner of historic home severely damaged by fire and improperly repaired in suit against the contractor. After defeating defendant's motion for summary judgment, case was successfully mediated.

Bremer v. Angler Construction Company, Montgomery C.P. No. 2010 CV 09962 (2010).

Represented three women who were subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace. We alleged claims for hostile work environment sexual harassment. Defendant initially prevailed on motion for summary judgment. We appealed and court of appeals reversed the trial court on the claims of hostile work environment sexual harassment and related claims. Case was thereafter successfully mediated.

Harmon v. GZK, Inc., 2nd Dist. Montgomery No. 18762, 2002-Ohio-545, 2002 Ohio App. LEXIS 480.

Represented contractor in state court suit against insurance agent who promised to obtain policy to cover claims for intentional workplace injury. After the contractor was sued for an intentional workplace injury, carrier denied coverage. At eve of trial, defendant removed the case to federal court. We successfully defeated the removal to federal court and obtained an award of full amount of attorney fees for the improper removal. Upon remand to state court and after winning our motion for an expedited order to compel discovery, case was successfully mediated.

Shooter Construction Co. v. Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, S.D. Ohio No. 3:11cv00181 (2011).

Shooter Construction Co. v. Acordia of Ohio, LLC, Montgomery C.P. No. 2009 CV 00965 (2009)

A&J Mechanical Services: Boilers

When you are operating a business in Kentucky in the middle of winter, the last thing you want to happen is for your furnace or boiler to fail. When this happens, the temperature in your building drops and your employees and customers are freezing. You have no hot water and are forced to shut down for an unknown length of time.

If something does go wrong with the boiler at your business or you need a commercial boiler installation, you want fast, reliable and affordable service for your commercial boiler repair or installation of your new unit.

For over 5 years, we at A&J Mechanical Services have provided boiler services to hundreds of satisfied Kentucky area businesses. We specialize in all types of commercial boiler services for businesses throughout Lexington, KY and the surrounding suburbs. We offer boiler installation, boiler repair, boiler maintenance, boiler cleaning, boiler inspection, and many more. We also offer emergency heating, boiler and furnace repair service to the Lexington area. Whatever service you need done with your boiler or other heating systems, our technicians are trained and qualified to perform it.

Our owner is Rick Howard, and he makes the satisfaction of each and every customer his number one priority. Rick hand selects every technician that works with us and only picks the best, most qualified and friendliest. Our technicians have decades of experience with commercial boiler installation, maintenance and repairs and they are fully licensed and qualified to work on the unit at your business. Unlike some other companies in the area, we never send our jobs out to 3rd party contractors that may not be fully qualified, when you use our services, only one of our own technicians will be sent to work on your job.

With our reliable, high quality boiler repair, maintenance and installation services, your boilers will operate more safely and efficiently. The increased efficiency will save your company's bottom line by lowering energy costs, and the increased safety of the equipment will mean fewer breakdowns and a more comfortable and productive work environment.

About Trojan Energy Systems, Inc.

Trojan Energy Systems incorporated in August 1991, employs 17 full-time and part-time staff, and brings over 125 years of combined experience in the sale and service of commercial and industrial boilers.

Our new 8,000 square foot facility located in Troy, New York provides over 6,000 square feet of warehouse, fully stocked inventory of parts, general office space, customer parking and state-of-the-art training room.

With over 125 years of combined experience, Trojan Energy Systems is prepared to handle any combustion project, from small commercial boiler service work, to large industrial boiler installations and annual preventative service contracts. We provide 24 hour emergency service 365 days a year.

D.J Conley - Commercial & Industrial Boiler Sales, Service and Parts

If you could list your top three boiler room expectations, we believe they would be:

– High Efficiency

–Low Environmental Impact, and

–Long Term Total Boiler Room Performance

But how do you get there? By starting first with those most capable of understanding your needs and the boiler system design that fits your space and budget. From initial selection and specification, to delivery and start-up, our team of professionals is well prepared to help you choose the equipment best suited for your boiler plant. We are committed to being there through every phase of your project to ensure satisfaction.

D. J. Conley has served the commercial and industrial boiler industry in SE Michigan for over 40 years. With industry leading knowledge, we can service any boiler room need you may have. We are the exclusive, factory authorized representative for some of the finest boiler equipment manufacturers in the industry, including:

For Southeast Michigan:

Cleaver-Brooks

Nat-Com

Cleaver-Brooks Pro-Fire Burners

Enervex Fan Systems

Cannon Boiler Works

Selkirk/Heat-Fab

For the Lower Peninsula:

Vapor Power International

Preferred Instruments

Our highly trained, professional technicians are available to help you 24/7 with every aspect of your boiler room. From planned maintenance, to unexpected repairs, initial installation to needed money-saving upgrades, you can trust D.J. Conley to get it done quickly, with top quality workmanship and at a competitive price!

D. J. Conley also provides comprehensive quality assurance and safety awareness programs to help you maintain a safe work environment.

It All Boils Down to Performance. Call D.J. Conley at 248-589-8220—your boiler room specialists.

PA Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority: THE ACT

Most people view insurance as a type of “security blanket” that can protect them against financial burdens associated with property loss‚ accidents‚ or injuries. Those who commit insurance fraud undermine the positive aspects of insurance by taking advantage of opportunities to lie in an attempt to receive undeserved money from their policies.

How do they do it? Some provide false information on an insurance application form to secure a lower policy premium than had they been honest. Others exaggerate the amount of loss on a claim they submit in order to receive a settlement for more than the fair value. Or they “stage” accidents and attempt to get money for injuries that never occurred.

Truth is‚ there are many ways ill–intended people try to cheat on their insurance coverage. That’s why it’s a good idea to become familiar with how to avoid making a bad judgment call when faced with similar situations.