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Brady Donates 9,420 Meals to Local Food Banks

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GREENSBORO, N.C. (January 23, 2013) — Brady, a company that provides energy systems and comprehensive HVAC building solutions for commercial and industrial facilities across North Carolina, announces today that associates across the company’s nine locations raised nearly $1,900 and more than 300 cans of food for donation to local food banks. According to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina website, for every dollar donated, the food bank can provide $10 worth of food or five meals. This means the donation will provide more than 9,420 meals to hungry families across the state.

“The economy has really hit families hard,” says Jim Brady, president of Brady. “Our associates all feel grateful to have stable employment and wanted to share their good fortune by helping their neighbors who are struggling to put food on the table.”

Brady, which employs 328 North Carolinians, has a culture of community giving. The associates are known for their involvement with a local non-profit organizations. This is the third year that Brady associates have conducted the food drive. Additionally, company owners donate significant sums of money and equipment to education programs across the state.

About Brady:
Brady is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina with locations in Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville, Wilmington and Charlotte. Founded in 1962 by Chairman Don Brady, the company remains a family owned enterprise, today employing 328 associates. The company works with building owners, facility managers, developers, architects, engineers and contractors providing sustainable, comprehensive building solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. Brady provides customers with a diverse range of HVAC and building solutions including building automation, energy conservation, green design, performance contracts, access controls, security, mechanical systems, parts and supplies, as well as world-class technical support. For more information, visit www.bradyservices.com or call (800) 849-1915.

FMI Corporation Launches Ethics Hotline

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RALEIGH, N.C. (January 16, 2013) — FMI Corporation, the largest provider of management consulting and investment banking to the engineering and construction industry, announces that they have implemented the Ethical Advocate hotline service as part of the organization’s Ethics and Compliance initiative. The organization has built a focused practice in engineering and construction ethics and compliance. Earlier this year, FMI announced that they are the first and only associate member to be invited to join the Construction Industry’s Ethics and Compliance Initiative (CIECI), which is a non-profit association of U.S. construction industry participants dedicated to the promotion of integrity and ethical conduct in the construction industry.

As a leader in Ethics and Compliance, FMI advocates for ethics and compliance best practices, such as ethics hotlines and training. According to Hank Harris, FMI president and managing director, “We implemented the Ethical Advocate ethics hotline service for our employees to voice their concerns and provide feedback anonymously. Using a third party ethics hotline is one of the most cost effective means to support ethical practices and uncover malfeasance.”

Harris continues, “We’ve recommended the service to our clients, too, and have received positive feedback. Ethical Advocate has become knowledgeable about the issues facing construction and engineering companies. They are able to guide construction companies in identifying risk areas and determining how to implement and track hotline reports.”

FMI implemented the Ethical Advocate hotline on-line and via the call center, both of which operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The hotline is customized to FMI’s unique operations, allowing incident report tracking by functional area and enabling anonymous interaction between reporters and investigators.

About FMI:
FMI is the largest provider of management consulting, investment banking and research to the engineering and construction industry, working in all segments of the industry providing clients with value-added business solutions, including:

  • Strategy Development
  • Market Research and Business Development
  • Leadership and Talent Development
  • Project and Process Improvement
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Financial Consulting

Founded by Dr. Emol A. Fails in 1953, FMI has professionals in offices across the U.S. FMI delivers innovative, customized solutions to contractors; construction materials producers, manufacturers and suppliers of building materials and equipment, owners and developers, engineers and architects, utilities, and construction industry trade associations. For more information, visit http://www.fminet.com.

About Ethical Advocate:
Ethical Advocate provides leading governance, risk and compliance solutions supporting Sarbanes-Oxley and many other regulatory and reporting needs. Persons desiring to report incidents, indiscretions, or suggestions can do so securely, 24/7/365, with privacy and anonymity, on the Internet in 16 languages, or through its Call Center in 175 languages. Ethical Advocate also provides custom designed live and on-line Ethics Trainings and seminars. For more information, visit the Ethical Advocate website at http://www.ethicaladvocate.com or call 1-888-ETHICS 6.

YMW Attorneys Present at Corporate Counsel Event

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RALEIGH, N.C. (January 4, 2013) ─ Yates, McLamb & Weyher, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based litigation firm, announces today that three firm attorneys will serve as featured speakers for a continuing-legal-education lunchtime program presented by the Research Triangle Area Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel. Rod Pettey, Sean Partrick and Erin Young will discuss Following the Tragedy: How Responsible Businesses can Deal with Unpredictable Events.

Pettey, a graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law, works with corporations and insurance companies on litigation involving products liability, construction disputes, catastrophic injuries and trucking accidents. In the last eight years, he has represented defendants in two well-known plant explosions occurring in eastern North Carolina. Pettey is also a member of the firm’s management committee and is rated as one of the top North Carolina attorneys in his field of practice by four, independent peer-review organizations.

Partrick, a graduate of Campbell Law School, has tried cases in federal and state court at both the district and superior court levels. His practice focuses on insurance defense, including construction defect litigation, personal injury, employment law, automobile liability, commercial litigation and creditor representation for certain types of litigation. Partrick is a firm partner and has a BV® Distinguished™ peer-review rating by Martindale-Hubbell®.

Young, a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Law, represents corporations and insurance companies in liability litigation, as well as nursing homes and physicians in medical malpractice matters. She has received recognition as a North Carolina Rising Star by the peer-review rating organization Super Lawyers®.

The CLE event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on January 16, 2013 at The Research Triangle Park Archie K. Davis Conference Center. The lunch and learn is open to law students and corporate-counsel attorneys. For more information, contact Marvin Genzer at marvin@genzer.org.

About Yates, McLamb & Weyher, L.L.P.:
Formed in 1983, Yates, McLamb & Weyher represents businesses and professionals in civil litigation resulting from commercial and construction disputes, medical malpractice, product and professional liability, insurance coverage, trucking and automobile negligence. Founding partners Dan J. McLamb and Barbara B. Weyher shared a vision and built a firm characterized by legal expertise and skill, civility and professionalism in the practice of law, and tenacity in defense of their clients’ interests. Today the firm has 30 lawyers. Visit www.ymwlaw.com for more information.

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Seven YMW Attorneys Listed As Top Rated Lawyers by ALM

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RALEIGH, N.C. (January 3, 2013) — Yates, McLamb & Weyher, L.L.P., a Raleigh, North Carolina-based litigation firm, announces today that seven firm partners are listed as Top Rated Lawyers by ALM. In conjunction with the December 2012 distribution of the North Carolina Top Rated Lawyers advertising supplement, ALM has established an online list of North Carolina Top Rated Lawyers. Based on receiving an AV® Preeminent™ rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, founding partners Dan McLamb and Barbara B. (Bonnie) Weyher, as well as firm partners Barry Cobb, Kathrine Fisher, John Minier, Rod Pettey and Brian Williams are listed.

The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings™ are an objective indicator of a lawyer’s high ethical standards and professional ability. Rated on a scale of 1 to 5 (with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest), AV Preeminent is the designation of attorneys who attain an average of 4.5-5.0. The ratings are based on performance in five key areas:

  1. Legal Knowledge – Lawyer’s familiarity with the laws governing his/her specific area of practice(s)
  2. Analytical Capabilities – Lawyer’s creativity in analyzing legal issues and applying technical knowledge
  3. Judgment – Lawyer’s demonstration of the salient factors that drive the outcome of a given case or issue.
  4. Communication Ability – Lawyer’s capability to communicate persuasively and credibly
  5. Legal Experience – Lawyer’s degree of experience in his/her specific area of practice(s)

About Yates, McLamb & Weyher, L.L.P.:
Formed in 1983, Yates, McLamb & Weyher represents businesses and professionals in civil litigation resulting from commercial and construction disputes, medical malpractice, product and professional liability, insurance coverage, trucking and automobile negligence. Founding partners Dan J. McLamb and Barbara B. Weyher shared a vision and built a firm characterized by legal expertise and skill, civility and professionalism in the practice of law, and tenacity in defense of their clients’ interests. Today the firm has 30 lawyers.

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YMW Attorney Earns AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell

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RALEIGH, N.C. (January 3, 2013) ─ Yates, McLamb & Weyher, L.L.P., a Raleigh, North Carolina-based litigation firm, announces today that Kathrine Fisherhas received an AV® Preeminent™ rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. Fisher is a firm partner whose practice focuses on professional malpractice and personal injury claims. She has handled numerous matters on appeal before the North Carolina Court of Appeals, North Carolina Supreme Court, the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and as counsel of record before the United States Supreme Court.

The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings™ are an objective indicator of a lawyer’s high ethical standards and professional ability. Rated on a scale of 1 to 5 (with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest), AV Preeminent is the designation of attorneys who attain an average of 4.5-5.0. The ratings are based on performance in five key areas:

  1. Legal Knowledge – Lawyer’s familiarity with the laws governing his/her specific area of practice(s)
  2. Analytical Capabilities – Lawyer’s creativity in analyzing legal issues and applying technical knowledge
  3. Judgment – Lawyer’s demonstration of the salient factors that drive the outcome of a given case or issue.
  4. Communication Ability – Lawyer’s capability to communicate persuasively and credibly
  5. Legal Experience – Lawyer’s degree of experience in his/her specific area of practice(s)

About Yates, McLamb & Weyher, L.L.P.:
Formed in 1983, Yates, McLamb & Weyher represents businesses and professionals in civil litigation resulting from commercial and construction disputes, medical malpractice, product and professional liability, insurance coverage, trucking and automobile negligence. Founding partners Dan J. McLamb and Barbara B. Weyher shared a vision and built a firm characterized by legal expertise and skill, civility and professionalism in the practice of law, and tenacity in defense of their clients’ interests. Today the firm has 30 lawyers.

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