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Join the Nation's Top Insurance Litigation Experts and Their Clients (May 14) at Perrin Conferences' 3rd Annual Emerging Insurance Coverage & Allocation Issues Conference
This one-day event in Philadelphia features prominent in-house insurer and policyholder counsel from firms including Liberty Mutual, PepsiCo, ACE, Arrowood, WR Berkley, Brunswick, Zurich and Resolute, among others. This year’s conference is chaired by David F. McGonigle, Esq., of K&L... - April 24, 2013 - Perrin Conferences
Fix-A-Ticket, Inc., fix-tickets.com Opens a New Office in Santa Clarita to Better Serve Its Clients
Fix-A-Ticket, Inc., a California law firm owned and operated by Jason Robert Miller has opened a new office in Santa Clarita. The new location is ideal for its commercial drivers, which is 65% or more of Fix-A-Ticket's clientele. The office is just 1 mile off the I-5 freeway on a truck route with truck accessible parking. - April 23, 2013 - Fix-A-Ticket, Inc.
Western Litigation, Inc. Celebrates 20 Years
National litigation and risk management firm proves commitment to excellence. - April 21, 2013 - Western Litigation
Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova Discusses Pros and Cons of Announced Immigration Reform
New York Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova shares news about the upcoming Immigration law changes. - April 20, 2013 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Attorney Eugene Krukas Once Again Calls Upon New York Political Leaders to Protect Consumers by Adding a "Safety Lemon" Provision to the New York Lemon Law
The Law Office Of Eugene Krukas PLLC, a New York Lemon Law firm, urges Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, State Senate Co-Presidents Dean Skelos and Jeffrey Klein to enact legislation updating and improving the New York Lemon Law by adding a "safety lemon" provision in order to protect consumers from potentially lethal automobile defects. - April 20, 2013 - Law Office Of Eugene Krukas
SRA Handbook, OFR, 10 Principles, UK Bribery Act, AML... Law Firms Face More Pressure to Address Compliance and Demonstrate Best Practice
Hitec Laboratories, a leading provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) software solutions to enterprises around the world, highlights the challenges Law Firms are facing in an increasing regulated environment. - April 20, 2013 - Hitec Laboratories
Attorney Farhan Naqvi Named Vegas INC's “Top 40 Under 40”
Vegas INC, a Southern Nevada’s business publication, named Farhan Naqvi a “40 Under 40” in Southern Nevada in its awards program recognizing the region’s top business people under 40 years old. Naqvi, 34, is managing partner of NAQVI-Personal Injury of Nevada. Naqvi was... - April 19, 2013 - Naqvi Injury Law
Workshop: Lifecycle of a Technology Business: Start-Ups, Funding & Legal Issues – Save the Date
Amity Innovation Incubator (http://amity.edu/aii/index.html), in partnership with Tech Corp Capital (www.techcorpcapital.com), a unit of Tech Corp Legal LLP (www.techcorplegal.com), presents one day strategic workshop on the theme: Lifecycle of Technology Business – Legal Issues for Startups. Ignorance of law is no excuse, so it is better to be aware of Legal Implications. - April 19, 2013 - Tech Corp legal LLP (@techbusinesslaw)
Burns White Founding Member Receives Duquesne University’s Distinguished Alumni Award
David B. White, Founding Member of Burns White LLC, was one of two individuals named as this year’s Distinguished Alumni by Duquesne University School of Law. - April 18, 2013 - Burns White LLC
Anderson Jones Associate Selected to Speak at NC Masonry Contractors Association Annual Convention
Attorney Caroline Lindsey Provides 2013 General Legal Update for Association at Convention in Myrtle Beach, S.C. - April 18, 2013 - Anderson Jones
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Rules at Regional High School Mock Trial Competition in Charleston, SC Area
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina judged the South Carolina High School Mock Trial Competition for the Lowcountry Region at North Charleston City Hall in North Charleston, SC on Saturday February 23rd 2013. The competition featured teams representing high... - April 17, 2013 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Campbell Law School Leads North Carolina Bar Passage Rates for February
Graduates Led All Seven N.C. Law Schools in First-Time and Overall Bar Passage Rates - April 17, 2013 - Campbell Law
Jeremy Jackson Joins RMN Global Search
Jeremy Jackson joins the RMN Global Search team as a legal recruiter last month. - April 17, 2013 - The RMN Agency
Chelsea Covington is Promoted to Vice President of RMN Global Search
RMN Global Search promotes Chelsea Covington to vice president of the company. - April 17, 2013 - The RMN Agency
Prominent Title Agency Welcomes Robert A. Calabrese, Esq. as Division Director for Commercial Real Estate
Robert A Calabrese Esq. has joined Prominent Title Agency as the Division Director for the Commercial Real Estate Division. Robert earned his Bachelor of Science from Miami University and his Juris Doctorate from Chase College of Law. Rob manages a diverse project portfolio working with lenders, Real Estate Brokers and Attorneys from all over the U.S on a daily basis. - April 15, 2013 - Prominent Title Agency
Illinois State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division to Host 5th Annual Soiree Fundraiser April 26
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Illinois Bar Foundation/YLD Children’s Assistance Fund. - April 14, 2013 - Illinois State Bar Association
Campbell Law Professor Serves as Moderator for North Carolina Bar Legal Summit
Professor and Former Dean, Melissa Essary, Helped Lead Panel Discussions with the Legal Community in North Carolina - April 13, 2013 - Campbell Law
ktMINE Named Finalist for 2013 Illinois Technology Association (ITA) CityLIGHTS Award
ktMINE, an intellectual property (IP) data and information services firm has been selected as a finalist for the 2013 Illinois Technology Association (ITA) CityLIGHTS awards, for the Outstanding Technology Development award. ktMINE utilizes its expertise and technology to mine data from the global... - April 12, 2013 - ktMINE
Edith M. Holly Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Edith M. Holly of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Edith M. Holly Ms. Holly has over 25 years experience in the field of law. She is a Barrister and... - April 12, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Experienced Attorney Named to Monge & Associates Team
The Social Security Disability Attorneys adds Pamela Hitchcock to legal staff. - April 12, 2013 - Accident & Disability Attorneys of Monge & Associates
Private Docket to Host Free Continuing Legal Education Credit About Using Social Media in Practice, and Oregon State Bar Ethics
Private Docket will present a new one-hour continuing legal education (CLE) titled, “Far and Wide: A Primer on Social Media and State Bar Ethics,” designed to provide attorneys guidance on a variety of topics from effective use of social media in practice to Oregon State Bar requirements. The CLE will be held in Portland, OR on May 2, 2013. - April 12, 2013 - Private Docket
FlexPrint, Inc. Partners with the International Legal Technology Association for 2013 with Silver Sponsorship
FlexPrint, Inc., the nation’s largest privately held managed print services provider, is pleased to announce its Silver Sponsorship of the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) for 2013. A Silver Sponsorship in ILTA is a privilege afforded only to a limited number of vendors, and... - April 12, 2013 - Flex Technology Group
Tax Risk Management.com Announces the Formation of the Africa Tax Desk Association with Experienced Multi-Disciplinary Tax and Legal Experts Available in Africa
Tax Risk Management.com announces the formation of the Africa Tax Desk association with experienced multi-disciplinary tax and legal experts available in Southern Africa, East Africa and West Africa to assist American businesses with their Transfer Pricing documentation, compliance and dispute... - April 11, 2013 - TaxRiskManagement.com
Willig, Williams & Davidson Honored with Philly VIP’s William J. Brennan Award for Extraordinary Generosity to Pro Bono Work
Center City Law Firm Receives Award for its Exceptional Dedication to Philadelphia VIP in Helping Low-Income Individuals That Need Legal Assistance. - April 11, 2013 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
EMD Law LLP Offer Fixed Fees for Family Matters
EMD Law LLP are fixing fees for family issues allowing people to find out the cost of fees before they instruct the solicitor. - April 11, 2013 - EMD Law
Pre-Settlement Financing Company USClaims Launches New Website
Award-Winning Litigation Financing Company Adds Resources to Better Serve Personal-Injury Attorneys and Their Clients - April 11, 2013 - Furia Rubel Communications
Campbell Law Student Dorothy Gooding Wins Susie Sharp Inn of Court Scholarship
Prominent Triangle Judges and Attorneys Offer Scholarship to Third-Year Campbell Law Student - April 11, 2013 - Campbell Law
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Talks Lawyer to Ashley Ridge High School Law Education Class in Summerville, SC
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina spoke to the Ashley Ridge High School law education class on Wednesday February 2013 in Summerville, SC. - April 10, 2013 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Estate Planning Attorney, Darlynn Morgan, Gives Parents an Insight on Protecting Their Kids
It’s incredible to believe, but 69% of parents don’t have a Will and even those who do still risk their children being taken from their home, at least temporarily, if they are injured or die. - April 10, 2013 - Morgan Law Group
MarketCounsel Launches an Innovative Breakthrough RIA Startup Strategy for Advisors Going Independent
MarketCounsel adds to its arsenal with its new Tactical Strategy overlay to the RIA Incubator program and provides prospective independent advisors with a speed-to-market solution. - April 09, 2013 - MarketCounsel, LLC
Trust Deed Forum – a Reduction in Scottish Trust Deed Fees Could Result in Increased Creditor Dividends
Recent proposals to the way Scottish trust deeds are administered will affect the way trust deed fees are charged, which in turn, is likely to have a positive impact on the amount of money creditors receive from their debtors. - April 09, 2013 - Trust Deed Forum
Indiana Court Rules 2013 Now Available from Summit Legal Publishing
With an affordable price, comprehensive indexing, print and ebook formats, links to online reference databases and forms, Indiana Court Rules 2013 includes everything needed for practice in Indiana - April 08, 2013 - Summit Legal Publishing
Coats and Bennett, PLLC Attorney Named to North Carolina Chinese Business Association Board
Letao Qin Named Vice President for 2013-2014 Term - April 06, 2013 - Coats and Bennett PLLC
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Attorney William Boltrek to Litigation Team
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney William Boltrek relocated from upstate New York to join the firm’s Tort and Insurance Litigation practice area. While a partner in the New York law firm, Boltrek handled all aspects of... - April 06, 2013 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Roberta Pichini of Feldman Shepherd Inducted as a Fellow in the International Society of Barristers
Philadelphia Trial Attorney Bobbie Pichini Invited Into Society Dedicated to Preserving Trial by Jury, the Adversary System and an Independent Judiciary - April 06, 2013 - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP
Colleagues In Law's Innovative Service Saves Homes
Colleagues in Law, a California firm providing client-focused interdisciplinary services has become the Nation’s top secret to the long battle against Mortgage Lending. As the situation of homeowners nationally has worsened and stories of Lender/Servicer neglect have increased, the Advocacy... - April 05, 2013 - Colleagues in Law
New Release of Presensoft IM Policy Manager v8.0.1.0 with Presensoft Email Archiving
Product release includes Email Archiving for Exchange Mail and Salesforce.com Email Integration. - April 05, 2013 - Presensoft Inc.
CFLA Announces Quiet Title Kings DVD 6 Hrs from 03/30 NY CLE ~ Online Special
CFLA is offering a Quiet Title DVD due to popular demand of those unable to travel/attend the March 30, 2013 seminar in New York, NY. - April 05, 2013 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP Welcomes New Associate to Their Asheville Office
Ben S. Greenberg Moves to Western North Carolina April 1, 2013. - April 05, 2013 - Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP
Indiana Criminal Practice Rules 2013, Courtroom Quick Reference – The Newest Release from Summit Legal Publishing
An indispensable and affordable practice tool for attorneys in Indiana. - April 05, 2013 - Summit Legal Publishing
U.S. Attorney Will Address Tribes at Free Drug Prevention Training
United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, Kenneth Gonzales, will be presenting opening remarks to representatives of tribal communities receiving training to identify and prevent drug abuse, prescription drug diversion and drug endangered children. Registration for the Tribal Drugs of... - April 04, 2013 - Lamar Associates
Federal Bankruptcy Rules 2013 Now Available from Summit Legal Publishing
The invaluable resource every bankruptcy attorney needs. - April 04, 2013 - Summit Legal Publishing
WebShark360 Announces New Reputation Management Services
The attorney marketing team at WebShark360 has announced new reputation management services to solve law firms' problems of bad press, reviews, and social media chatter. - April 04, 2013 - WebShark360
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Attorney Christina O'Brien to Family Law Team
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Christina O’Brien joined the firm and will serve in the Divorce, Marital and Family Law practice area. O’Brien concentrates her family law practice in matters of dissolution of marriage... - April 04, 2013 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Attorney Melissa Brumback is Speaker for American Council of Engineering Companies Legal Webinar
Ragsdale Liggett Attorney, Melissa Dewey Brumback will present "Seven Critical Mistakes Engineers Make During Contract Negotiation and Project Execution" for the American Council of Engineering Companies webinar on April 11, 2013. - April 04, 2013 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Nessim Mezrahi Joins Nathan Associates Inc.
RSA Group, Inc.'s Staff, Resources and Affiliated Experts Bolster Nathan Associates' Financial Litigation Consulting Practice Nessim Mezrahi, founder and CEO of RSA Group, Inc., a securities litigation support and consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., has joined Nathan Associates Inc. as a... - April 03, 2013 - Nathan Associates Inc.
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Teaches Planning and Probate Class at Johns Island Library in Charleston, SC
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina taught an estate planning and probate class at John’s Island Regional Library on Wednesday February 13th, 2013. This class covered the basics of planning an estate and the ins and outs of probate court in South Carolina. - April 03, 2013 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
FXOpen Group Keeps No Accounts in Cyprus
In response to clients’ inquiries FXOpen broker would like to make an official statement that none of FXOpen Group run any business in Cyprus. The company keeps no accounts in the country and has no relation to its banking sector. Thus, the clients of the broker may not worry about the safety of their assets. - April 02, 2013 - FXOpen
Celesq® Announces April-May CLE involving Developments in Corporate/Securities Enforcement; Litigation Skills; Intellectual Property; Asset Protection/Business Assets
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for April and May 2013: Update on Say on Pay Litigation (2326) Live web cast: April 3, 2013 (4:00 PM ET) Courtney Worcester and Michael Thompson, Foley & Lardner LLP, provide an update on say on pay litigation, discuss what... - April 02, 2013 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Indiana Evidence Rules, Courtroom Quick Reference 2013 -- Summit Legal Publishing’s Newest Product
Summit Legal Publishing is pleased to announce the release of "Indiana Evidence Rules, Courtroom Quick Reference 2013.” Containing the full text of the Indiana Rules of Evidence and the Federal Rules of Evidence, this volume is designed to serve as a highly portable and extremely... - March 31, 2013 - Summit Legal Publishing