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Coming to Los Angeles, CA - Jan 25-27, 2013 - Mortgage Securitization Auditor Training Certification Class
CFLA, Inc has created a comprehensive training certification program entitled: Mortgage Securitization Auditor "MSA"- A 24-hour in-person intensive seminar held across the country. - January 16, 2013 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
VStock Transfer Congratulates Its Client, Skajaquoda Group Inc., on Getting DTC Eligibility
VStock Transfer, LLC (http://www.vstocktransfer.com) is pleased to congratulate its client, Skajaquoda Group Inc., on obtaining DTC Eligibility. Last month, the Depository Trust Company (DTC) granted the company eligibility status. Eligibility is part of the process that enables ownership of the... - January 15, 2013 - Vstock Transfer, LLC
The CommLaw Group to Address Tax Consequences of Cloud Computing and Communications Services
In a one-hour TeleBriefing sponsored by Law Seminars International, their distinguished panel of attorneys and tax professionals will provide practical guidance for navigating cloud-based enterprises through the increasingly complex and dangerous tax and regulatory landscape governing the activities and transactions associated with Cloud Computing and Cloud Communications services. - January 14, 2013 - Marashlian & Donahue, LLC
Mullin Law Names New Shareholder Maral Kilejian
Mullin Law, P.C., a premier commercial law practice with an emphasis on franchise law, announced that Maral Kilejian has been named a shareholder in the firm, effective January 1, 2013. Maral joined Mullin Law in 2008, and now heads up the firm’s franchise regulatory practice. She focuses... - January 12, 2013 - Mullin Law, P.C.
Jo Ann Koontz Reappointed to Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee
Sarasota, Florida Attorney Will Serve Another Two-Year Term on Sarasota County Bar Association Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee - January 12, 2013 - Koontz & Associates, PL
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan Selected as 2012 Corporation of the Year by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP (“GSH”) has been selected as the outstanding 2012 Corporation of the Year, awarded by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin (“HCCW”). This recognition was based on GSH’s leadership, guidance, and numerous years of pro bono... - January 12, 2013 - Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
Jay Blumenkopf Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America
Boca Raton attorney Jay Blumenkopf of the law firm of Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP, has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Blumenkopf is a partner in the firm’s Labor and Employment Law Group. The LCA is a trial lawyer honorary society comprised of less than... - January 12, 2013 - Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
Cynthia E. Gitt, Recently Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Cynthia E. Gitt of Pasadena, California has recently been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Labor and Employment Law. About Cynthia E. Gitt Cynthia E. Gitt was born in... - January 12, 2013 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Conshohocken-Based Construction Law Firm Wins Award
Davis, Bucco & Ardizzi Named 2012 Associate Member of the Year - January 12, 2013 - Davis, Bucco & Ardizzi
Coats + Bennett, PLLC, Attorneys Named to Business North Carolina 2013 Legal Elite
Larry Coats, Anthony Biller, John Owen and Tim Bradley of Cary-Based Intellectual Property Law Firm Honored in Survey by Business North Carolina - January 11, 2013 - Coats and Bennett PLLC
Leading Employment Law Forum to be Held by Greater LA Chapter of the Assoc. of Legal Administrators - Jan. 26
125 members of the Los Angeles legal community are expected to attend the Employment Law Forum, hosted by the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators (GLA ALA), on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City at... - January 10, 2013 - Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators
Thomas, Ferguson & Mullins, L.L.P. Attorneys at Law Earn “Best Law Firms” Honor from U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® for 2013
Durham attorneys Thomas, Ferguson & Mullins, L.L.P. have been notified that their firm has been honored in the 2013 U.S. News Media Group Best Lawyers® list of “Best Law Firms” for 2013. Complete details of the honor were released with the U.S. News and World Report’s... - January 10, 2013 - Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P.
Bonding Agency Offers Bank Customers Deposit Protection as Feds Abandon Unlimited FDIC Insurance
Surety Advisors, LLC, an independent bonding and insurance agency, is offering private excess deposit insurance as an alternative replacement to the unlimited FDIC deposit protection instituted during the global financial crisis, renewed under Dodd-Frank and discontinued December 31, 2012. J. Mark... - January 09, 2013 - J.M. Strange & Company
Shawn Fox, Partner, McGladrey LLP to Speak at KC’s How to Prove Damages in Patent, Trademark and Copyright Cases Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Shawn Fox, Partner, McGladrey LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “How to Prove Damages in Patent, Trademark and Copyright... - January 09, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Jefferey Katz of The Patterson Law Firm, LLC Named a 2013 Rising Star by Super Lawyers
Legal malpractice attorney from Chicago law firm named one of the best attorneys under the age of 40. - January 09, 2013 - The Patterson Law Firm, LLC
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Organizes and Assists Color of Justice Program in Charleston, SC
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina helped organize and moderate the Color of Justice Program held at the Charleston School of Law. - January 09, 2013 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Best Dog Bite Injury Lawyers Launch New Website for Dog Attack Victims
Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Michigan dog bite lawyers launch new website (http://www.MichiganDogBiteLawyer.org) for victims of dog bite injuries and attacks. - January 09, 2013 - Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
Marashlian & Donahue, LLC Announces Expansion of Information Privacy and Data Security Practice
Marashlian & Donahue, LLC, a Washington, D.C.-area Telecommunications and Information Technology law firm, announces expansion of its Information Privacy and Data Security practice. - January 07, 2013 - Marashlian & Donahue, LLC
Espronceda Law Moving to a New Location
Espronceda Law offers legal services in family, business, and criminal law. Espronceda Law is thrilled to announce they have moved to a new location, effective January 1, 2013. In order to better serve clients, they are now conveniently located on the eighth floor of the Lincoln Center Building. - January 07, 2013 - Espronceda Law
USClaims Voted Among Best Litigation Funders by New Jersey Law Journal
Litigation financing company given high marks as a trusted service provider to New Jersey personal injury attorneys and their clients. - January 06, 2013 - USClaims
Washington County Bar Association Honors Peacock Keller Lawyer Kenneth Baker with Robert L. Ceisler Professionalism Award
Washington, Pa. Attorney Recognized for Exemplary Professionalism and Mentoring Efforts - January 05, 2013 - Peacock Keller
Established Northern Virginia Law Firms to Combine
Rees Broome, PC, and Kasimer & Annino, PC, to join their attorneys and staffs effective January 1. - January 05, 2013 - Rees Broome, PC
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center Announces January CLE re Ethics, Lawyer Substance Abuse, Elimination of Bias and More to Assist Attorneys with CLE Deadlines
In order to assist attorneys with upcoming CLE deadlines and, at the same time, to help them stay current in practice areas of interest to corporate counsel and litigators, Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following January 2013 web casts in Ethics, Substance Abuse and Attorneys,... - January 03, 2013 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Talks Legal Profession for Bishop England High School Career Day in Charleston, SC
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina participated in the Bishop England High School Career Day on Daniel Island in Charleston, SC on Wednesday October 24th, 2012. - January 01, 2013 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Putin Signs Law Banning American Adoptions from Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a measure into law that would ban Americans from adopting Russian children. Russia's parliament had overwhelmingly approved the ban, which was designed as retaliation for a new U.S. law that sanctions Russian officials accused of human rights violations. - December 30, 2012 - Harden Jackson LLC
CFLA Announces California State Bar 6 HR CLE, "Homeowner Bill of Rights," on January 19, 2013
This Seminar/CLE will discuss how this new law can expand your law practice, discuss/explore all the new remedies available under this law, discuss limitations (exceptions) under this law, and give practical application to this emerging field of practice. - December 29, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
CPEhr Releases Annual Report: 2013 Human Resources Updates
HR firm CPEhr releases new report highlighting important labor and employment law updates for 2013. - December 28, 2012 - CPE HR, Inc.
Inventa Co, Ltd Claimed Growth of Foreign Applicants
During 2012 foreign applicants have filled 20% more applications for intellectual property rights registration and protection in Ukraine. - December 28, 2012 - Patent Law Company Inventa Co, Ltd
Trio of Articles Exposes Issues Surrounding Birth Control-Insurance Debate
A series of three articles, by the author of the explosive exposé on the Religious Right, uncovers the multiple issues surrounding the Birth Control-Insurance Debate. - December 24, 2012 - Blazing Sword Publishing, Ltd.
Collin County DWI Lawyer Offers Aggressive Representation with Proven Results
Residents of Collin County, Texas who need a DWI or criminal lawyer can seek representation from the Underwood Law Office. - December 23, 2012 - Underwood Law Office
Chicago Real Estate Attorney Ranj Mohip Again Honored by SuperLawyers
Attorney Mohip named Rising Star by SuperLawyers, an honor given to just 2.5% of Illinois attorneys. - December 21, 2012 - Law Office of Ranj Mohip, LLC
Henderson Franklin Names Agnew and Jablonski New Stockholders
The Southwest Florida law firm of Henderson Franklin Starnes & Holt, PA is pleased to announce that Attorneys John Agnew and Kelly Spillman Jablonski have been elected stockholders. Managing Partner Denis Noah stated “John and Kelly are tenacious advocates for their clients. I respect... - December 21, 2012 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Return the Deed Opens NYC Office
Hilton Wiener, an authority on deficiency judgment and strategic default, opens an office in New York City to assist with the inevitable foreclosure repercussions in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. - December 20, 2012 - Law Office of Hilton M. Wiener
Orange-Licious Offers to Make This Festival Season Delightful for the Attorneys and Law Firms
The offers available for this week will be on the Legal Transcription Services offered by the experienced team of legal transcribers at Draft n Craft. - December 20, 2012 - Draft n Craft Legal Outsourcing Pvt Ltd
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Helps Present Program to ABA Young Lawyers Fall Meeting in Charleston, SC
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina helped present the Color of Justice Program during the Affiliate Showcase portion of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Fall Meeting In Charleston, SC on Saturday October 20th 2012 - December 19, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
James C. McMullen Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
James C. McMullen of Long Beach, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law enforcement. About James C. McMullen Mr. McMullen is retired after 28 years in law enforcement. He was a... - December 18, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Judge Marina Corodemus (Ret.) Named Woman Leader in the Law
Mass Tort ADR Firm Managing Partner Selected for Inaugural Issue of ALM and Martindale-Hubbell’s™ New Jersey Women Leaders in the Law - December 15, 2012 - Corodemus & Corodemus
European Patent Office Welcomes Historic Agreement on Unitary Patent
EPO entrusted by 25 EU member states to deliver and administer unitary patents. Decision clears the way for less expensive and less cumbersome patent protection in Europe profiting most SME and research centres. - December 15, 2012 - European Patent Office
Koontz & Associates Law Firm Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Sarasota, Florida-Based Law Firm Marks Important Business Milestone - December 15, 2012 - Koontz & Associates, PL
The Patterson Law Firm Announces Erica Daiell as Associate Attorney
Erica F. Daiell joins the eight other attorneys on staff at the firm’s downtown Chicago office. - December 14, 2012 - The Patterson Law Firm, LLC
Poole Alcock Comments on Supreme Court Decision on Equality Claims
Poole Alcock LLP, professional, qualified and experienced solicitors in Chester, comments as the Supreme Court concludes that a limitation time bar is not applicable in cases concerning equal pay. The majority of the Supreme Court came to their decision on 24th October this year, with regards to... - December 14, 2012 - Poole Alcock LLP
Miami Law Firm Adds High Profile Immigration Lawyer
Experienced Immigration Attorney Roberto J. Ortiz, Esq. joins Colombo & Hurd, PL as Managing Counsel of the Miami Immigration Law Firm. The immigration law firm of Colombo & Hurd has announced that Roberto Ortiz, an experienced Miami immigration attorney, has joined the firm as managing... - December 14, 2012 - Colombo & Hurd
Orange County Estate Planning Attorney Darlynn Morgan is Selected as a 2013 Top Rated Lawyer
Darlynn Morgan, founder of Morgan Law Group, an estate planning law firm in Newport Beach, Calif., has been selected as a “2013 Top Rated Lawyer” by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell. Ms. Morgan’s selection comes after being awarded Martindale-Hubbell’s AV®... - December 14, 2012 - Morgan Law Group
Illinois State Bar Association Law Ed Programs in January Center on Niche Legal Topics
ISBA Teleseminars feature leading practitioners delivering lectures or participating in panel discussions on a wide variety of high-quality programs and timely topics. - December 13, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
Three Henderson Franklin Attorneys Elected to Lee County Bar Young Lawyers Division Board
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that the Lee County Bar Association has elected Attorneys John Miller as President, Shannon Puopolo as Vice President, and Robert Anderson as Treasurer of its Young Lawyers Division. - December 13, 2012 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Sensational Yellow Comes with Outstanding Offers for Attorneys
Draft n Craft will be offering More discounts, More offers and More bargains on its legal and paralegal services. - December 12, 2012 - Draft n Craft Legal Outsourcing Pvt Ltd
Contact and Consultation Form Recently Added to the Bloomfield Law Website
Learn more about the contact form that was recently added to the left-hand side of the Bloomfield law website. - December 12, 2012 - Allan R. Bloomfield
Deborah White, Client Care Coordinator for Bivens & Associates, PLLC Will be Serving as the State Liaison for the National Healthcare Decision Day
National Healthcare Decision Day, April 16, 2013, is a nationally recognized day to promote and educate the need for advance planning documents. - December 11, 2012 - Bivens & Associates, PLLC
Attorney Vincent J. Sanzone, Obtains Not Guilty Verdict for Client Charged with First Degree Accomplice Armed Robbery
A Union County Jury found Christopher Carre not-guilty as an accomplice of Alfonso Garcia, when Mr. Garcia committed the armed robbery of Bong's Jewelry Store located in Plainfield, New Jersey. - December 10, 2012 - Law Office of Vincent J. Sanzone, Jr.
Tidwell Swaim & Associates, Oldest Immigration Law Firm in Texas, Seeks to Help Those in the Immigration Process
Those in the midst of the immigration process may need legal assistance. Tidwell Swaim & Associates can help – they are the oldest immigration law firm in Texas, helping over 35,000 clients in their 35 years of operation. They are committed to offering the highest standard of client service in all areas of immigration law. - December 10, 2012 - Tidwell Swaim