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Bankruptcy Lawyers Neveda Launches Law Firm's Website with a New Design
Alikhan Law Office, LLC, a law firm specializing in Bankruptcy lawyers, two signature divorce and spousal petition law, has launched a new website for the law firm. The law firm's new website offers more information on bankruptcy laws in Nevada and two signature divorce law in Nevada. - August 30, 2012 - Alikhan Law Office,LLC
Jackson Walker Welcomes Daniel Nossa
Daniel Nossa joins the Energy practice and the Derivatives group in the Houston office at Jackson Walker. Mr. Nossa represents issuers, underwriters, and derivative counterparties on an array of derivative and structured finance products. He provides regulatory advice to derivative dealers and end users in the energy industry. - August 29, 2012 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Texas Defective Product Lawyers Explain Transvaginal Mesh Risks
The board-certified attorneys at Vujasinovic & Beckcom discuss the troubling history of surgical mesh products and outline complications, warning signs, and next steps for victims. - August 29, 2012 - Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C.
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Makes Estate Planning Presentation for Government Employees in Charleston SC
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina made an estate planning and probate presentation to government employees at the Hampton Inn in North Charleston, SC on Wednesday June 20th 2012. The program that Mr. Guthrie spoke at was part of a three day program designed to... - August 29, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Uncovering Hidden Assets in an Arizona Divorce Takes Experience, Says Divorce Attorneys at Family Law Firm Corso & Rhude
The experienced family law attorneys at Corso & Rhude know that having an attorney well-versed in family law is essential in any Arizona divorce case. Family Law Firm Works Every Day to Help Clients Recover Investment, Assets They’re Entitled to Receive. - August 29, 2012 - Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC
CPEhr Named One of Los Angeles’ “Best Places to Work” for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Human Resources Outsourcing firm CPEhr recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Los Angeles” by the Los Angeles Business Journal competition for the fourth consecutive year. - August 28, 2012 - CPE HR, Inc.
New Lead Dialing Software Saves Businesses from Million Dollar FTC Fines
Leading call center management solutions provider rolls out new list dialer with Do Not Call Registry scrubbing feature protecting marketers from outrageous fines and malicious lawsuits. - August 28, 2012 - DYL
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center Announces September 2012 CLE Addressing Ethics, Litigation, E-Discovery, Employment, Healthcare/HIPAA, Intellectual Property & Technology Law
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following CLE web casts for September 2012 to address new Court decisions; new ABA Model Rules proposals; new NLRB developments in employment law and social media; new technology developments in litigation, e-discovery, healthcare/HIPAA; and... - August 27, 2012 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
John Moye Hall Dedicated at the University of Denver
John Moye Hall, the new home of the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) was officially dedicated on the campus of the University of Denver on August 23. The building is named for legendary Denver attorney and IAALS co-founder, John Moye. - August 26, 2012 - Moye White
Fisher & Phillips Partners Michael V. Abcarian and Michael P. Royal Named to the Best Lawyers in America 2013 List
Fisher & Phillips LLP announced today that Dallas attorneys Michael V. Abcarian and Michael P. Royal have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2013® (Copyright 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). The attorneys were honored for their labor and... - August 26, 2012 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Security Services Specialists at K A R D Open New Training Center
Bloomindale, IL based security services experts, K A R D, has recently announced the opening of a new cutting-edge training center located at its corporate headquarters. The company’s new center will be the home for its comprehensive catalogue of training services. These services are designed... - August 26, 2012 - KARD Group
Netlaw Media and Partners Club Present an Exhibition Celebrating the Work of Sir Colin Hampden-White in Aid of Walking with the Wounded
Taking place at the Marylebone Hotel, London on the 27th of September 2012, leading legal media organisation Netlaw Media in association with Partners Club will stage an exclusive evening to view the new exhibition by award winning and world-renowned photographer Sir Colin Hampden-White, in aid of the UK based charity ‘Walking with the Wounded’. - August 26, 2012 - Netlaw Media Ltd
Fisher & Phillips Attorneys Selected to Best Lawyers in America® 2013
Todd Fredrickson and Darin Mackender, partners in the Denver office of Fisher & Phillips LLP, have been named to the list of Best Lawyers in America 2013. - August 25, 2012 - Fisher Phillips Denver
"Deloitte," as a Knowledge Partner at GOAL's New York Legal Conference 2012
Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers (GOAL) Proclaims Partnership with Deloitte for the Global LPO Conference and Exhibition 2012, New York City, USA. - August 25, 2012 - Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers
Attorney Dorothy Burch Named Chair of the American Bar Association's Equine Law Subcommittee
Dottie Burch, who heads Ragsdale Liggett's Equine Law practice group has been appointed Chair of the American Bar Association's Animal Law committee. - August 25, 2012 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Employers Should Beware of Blanket Background Check Policies When Hiring According to Fisher & Phillips Attorneys
Is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s guidance on the use – or non-use – of background checks in the hiring process the new version of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell? The EEOC now recommends that employers completely avoid asking any questions about criminal... - August 24, 2012 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
CFLA, Inc Presents Attorney MCLE Mortgage Securitization in Litigation - San Diego CA - 09/22
CFLA, Inc Announces "Mortgage Securitization in Litigation" Attorney 6-Hour MCLE class in San Diego, CA on September 22, 2012 with Presenter, Timothy L. O'Reilly, Esq. - August 24, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Moye White Attorneys Make Best Lawyers in America® 2013 List
Four attorneys with the Denver law firm, Moye White LLP, have been selected to The Best Lawyers in America 2013. The attorneys, John Moye, Ted White, Rebecca DeCook and Paul Seby have been listed multiple times by Best Lawyers. - August 24, 2012 - Moye White
Innovation Direct™ Inventor Files Provisional Application for a Patent for DD's Safe Ring Concept
Innovation Direct™, a South Florida-based leader in the invention assistance field since 1997, recently facilitated the process of the filing a provisional application for a patent for Texas resident and inventor Ramon Tercero on his DD’s Safe Ring invention upon his request. The... - August 24, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Fort Myers Attorney Traci McKee Elected to FDLA Board of Directors
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that at the recent Annual Meeting of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA), Fort Myers Litigation Attorney Traci McKee was elected to the Board of Directors as the representative for the Young Lawyers. - August 24, 2012 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Los Angeles Personal Injury Law Firm, Grayson & Grayson to Take Inquiries Online at Markgraysonlaw.com
LA personal injury law firm, Grayson & Grayson are taking inquiries online at MarkGraysonLaw.com. The personal injury law firm offers legal expertise and assistance for all personal injury cases to a wide clientele across California. - August 24, 2012 - MarkGraysonLaw.com
GOAL to Host a Web Conference on “Identity, Privacy, and Data Protection in the Cloud – What is Being Done? Is it Enough?”
Agenda: Important key identity, data protection and privacy issues in the Cloud; Recognize and explain the obstacles, barriers, and successes identified in Cloud case studies; Explain the outcome of Cloud evaluation process and future direction - August 23, 2012 - Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers
Barrister & Solicitor David Anber Marks 1,000th Case with Acquittal
Ottawa criminal attorney David Anber announced his team recently completed its thousandth case with an acquittal in a disqualified driver and police obstruction case. - August 23, 2012 - David Anber Barrister & Solicitor
Tandem Law Supports Right to Buy Mortgage Claims
A North West Law firm has launched a dynamic website - righttobuymortgageclaims.com - aimed at council home buyers across the UK who may have been victims of professional negligence. - August 23, 2012 - Right To buy Mortgage
Oklahoma City Lawyer Randy Bumgarner Recognized as Top Divorce Attorney
The Law Offices of Randy Lee Bumgarner, an Oklahoma-based law firm whose areas of practice includes family law, child custody cases, DHS matters, bankruptcy and criminal defense, is pleased to announce that Randy Bumgarner has been recognized as one of the five best divorce attorneys in Oklahoma by... - August 23, 2012 - Law Offices of Randy Lee Bumgarner
Scribe Support Legal Outsourcing Today Introduced Deposition Summary Service Aimed at Lawyers & Law Firms in the United States
Scribe Support Legal Outsourcing, a prominent player in the Legal Process Outsourcing Industry, today introduced Deposition Summary Service for lawyers & Law Firms - August 22, 2012 - Scribe Support
GOAL to Host a Webinar on "Data Masking - Understanding the Combined Power of Dynamic and Physical Data in Privacy Assurance and Protection"
Agenda: - Privacy regulations and protecting data privacy in fast growing, multi-layered and complex business environments - Customer use cases where personal information is protected within packaged and custom applications - Implementation best practices - August 22, 2012 - Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers
Godwin Ronquillo PC Adds New Senior Attorney, Lon M. Loveless, to Family Law Section
Godwin Ronquillo PC, the noted Texas trial and appellate law firm, with offices in Dallas, Houston and Plano, is proud to announce the addition of new Senior Attorney, Lon M. Loveless. Mr. Loveless, who is board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, has joined Godwin... - August 21, 2012 - Godwin Lewis PC
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell Welcomes Heidi J. Gassman as Associate
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC is pleased to welcome Heidi J. Gassman to its team. Ms. Gassman joins the firm after running a successful practice in Seattle, Washington and brings her 15+ years of experience in representing builders, developers, general contractors, and design... - August 21, 2012 - Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
Tandem Law Supports PIP Breast Implant Claims Across the UK
A North West Law firm has launched a dynamic micro website aimed at women concerned about PIP Breast Implants, who may be eligible for compensation claims, www.mypipbreastimplants.co.uk. - August 21, 2012 - Right To buy Mortgage
CFLA, Inc Announces Attorney to Attorney Chain of Title Reports
CFLA is now offering attorney to attorney Chain of Title Reports for only $300.00 per file. - August 19, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Changing Roles of Lawyers from Court Rooms to Conference Rooms – a Draft n Craft Approach
Need of the hour – Lawyers becoming managers - August 19, 2012 - Draft n Craft Legal Outsourcing Pvt Ltd
Win a £1000 Luxury Getaway with Hattons Gold Membership
Hattons Solicitors Online Gold Membership are delighted to announce an exclusive competition to win a three night luxury UK break for up to 8 people worth £1000. Hattons Gold Membership has joined with the holiday company Natural Retreats to give their members a chance to win a fantastic... - August 19, 2012 - Hattons Solicitors
Burns White Attorney Shanicka Kennedy Named as One of Pittsburgh’s 40 Under 40
Burns White Transportation Associate Shanicka L. Kennedy was named as one of this year’s 40 Under 40 by Pittsburgh Magazine and the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project. - August 18, 2012 - Burns White LLC
Fort Myers Attorney John Miller Honored with Young Lawyer of the Year Award
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that at the recent Annual Meeting of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA), Fort Myers Litigation Attorney John Miller received the James A. Dixon Young Lawyer of the Year Award. The award is given... - August 18, 2012 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Jeffrey C. King Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Jeffrey C. King, of Fort Worth, Texas, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Law. About Jeffrey C. King Jeffrey C. King, of Winstead P.C. law firm, is an “AV” rated-Martindale Hubbell... - August 18, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
New IRS Requirements for Foreign Taxpayer is Topic of Blog
Sarasota, Florida Attorney & CPA Jo Ann Koontz Discusses New Rules for Obtaining Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) - August 17, 2012 - Koontz & Associates, PL
Personal Injury Expert Witness Consults with Building Owners on How to Avoid Floor Hazards
Gidon R. Vardi, Ph.D, a personal injury expert witness, provides consulting advice to building owners concerning floor safety and removing of barriers to comply with ADA regulations. - August 17, 2012 - Personal Injury Experts of California
CFLA Introduces the Attorney Prepared "Quiet Title Package"
This package is designed to take an attorney through the Demurrer stage of litigation, using valid causes of action brought about through the auditing process. - August 16, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Leads Estate Planning and Probate Class at Johns Island Library in Charleston, SC
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina taught a class on the subject of estate planning and probate at the Johns Island Regional Library in Charleston, SC on Tuesday June 5th 2012. - August 15, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Jackson Walker Welcomes Nicole Brennig
Jackson Walker is pleased to welcome new attorney Nicole Brennig to the firm. Ms. Brennig joins the Corporate & Securities group in Austin. - August 15, 2012 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Conveyancing Outsourcing Solutions
Conveyancing transactions are paramount and time consuming for the solicitors and the law firms dealing in the area. The cut-throat competition in the legal industry is making it even tougher for them as the profit margins are getting squeezed by each passing day. For all those solicitors and... - August 15, 2012 - Draft n Craft Legal Outsourcing Pvt Ltd
Second Quarter SEC Filings Available Through ktMINE Solutions
ktMINE®, an intellectual property (IP) data and information services firm, announced today the addition of IP licensing records filed with the SEC during the second quarter (2Q) of 2012 to the company’s License Agreement Finder™ and Royalty Rate Finder™ databases. “At... - August 13, 2012 - ktMINE
Scribe Support Legal Outsourcing Announces Integration of 128-Bit SSL Security Layer to Its Website
Scribe Support Legal Outsourcing has announced inclusion of 128-bit SSL security layer to all file uploads made on its website. This feature is meant to enhance confidentiality & data protection. - August 11, 2012 - Scribe Support
Texas Bail Bonds Opens Doors in Richmond, TX
New Texas Bail Bonds Website in Progress - August 10, 2012 - Texas Bail Bonds
GOAL to Host a Webinar on “Anti-Corruption Series Data Analytics For Finding Corruption"
Agenda: Ethics Code of Conduct and Anti-corruption; Anti-Corruption Programs Enable Business Agilit; Anti-Corruption Issue Management; How to Conduct Corruption Investigations. - August 10, 2012 - Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers
Jim White Chosen as 2012 Leaders in the Law Recipient by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly
Principal Attorney at The Law Office of James C. White Honored for Career And Community Achievements and Leadership - August 09, 2012 - Law Office of James C. White
GOAL to Host a Webinar on “ABA Guidance on Legal Outsourcing and Changes to the Model Rules of Professional Conduct”
Agenda: Legal Outsourcing is Nothing New; Legal Outsourcing Ethics Timeline of Events; Historical Guidance was Extremely Limited; ABA, Law Society and SRA Begin to Provide Guidance; Opinions on Legal Outsourcing - August 09, 2012 - Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers
Landmark Victory Denying Absolute Judicial Immunity for Cook County Board of Review
Landmark ruling was issued in the Northern District of Illinois (case #10cv 6682) denying the Cook County Board of Review and by extension possibly other county agencies, quasi-judicial immunity for alleged Constitutional violations. - August 08, 2012 - Law Offices of R. Tamara de Silva
Fair Credit Law Group Now Offers the Most Comprehensive, One of a Kind Credit Legal Service
Unfortunately, many individuals are unaware of their rights when it comes to fair debt collection practices. Even more unfortunate, some creditors and collection agencies know this, and take advantage of the fact. At the Fair Credit Law Group in Miami Florida, experienced attorneys Joel A. Brown... - August 08, 2012 - The Fair Credit Law Group, LLC