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Maine Lobstering Union Files Federal Lawsuit for Emergency Injunctive Relief Against National Marine Fisheries Service et. al.
The Maine Lobstering Union (MLU) has filed a civil action in the United States District Court for the District of Maine, seeking emergency relief related to the impending closure by agencies of the federal government of productive lobster grounds utilized by Maine’s lobster fishermen and women. - September 29, 2021 - Maine Lobstering Union
David Eichholz Named 2021 Best Lawyer by Savannah Magazine
The Eichholz Law Firm Also Voted 2021 Runner-Up Best Law Firm. - September 29, 2021 - The Eichholz Law Firm
Walter J. Adams, Jr. of Berkley Alliance Managers to Discuss How to Address and Mitigate Nuclear Verdicts in a Post-Coronavirus World at IRMI
Walter J. Adams, Jr., vice president and assistant claims manager at Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, will co-present the session titled “How to Address and Mitigate Nuclear Verdicts in a Post-Coronavirus World” at the IRMI Construction Risk Conference to be held at the... - September 28, 2021 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Collaborative Law Practitioner & Virtual Law Firm First Mover Elise Buie Shares Her Life Story & Industry Insights on NoBull Marketing’s “Evolving with The Times” Podcast
Learn About the Woman Who Has Persevered Through Hardships Such as Hurricane Katrina, Divorce, and a Global Pandemic to Build a Wildly Successful & Compassionate Family Law Firm - September 27, 2021 - NoBull Marketing, LLC
Big Announcement from Law Office of Oshins & Associates and the Law Office of Phillips Ballenger Estate Attorneys
The Law Office of Oshins & Associates and the Law Office of Phillips Ballenger Estate Attorneys are pleased to officially announce that Attorney Tiffany Ballenger Floyd, Esq., Managing Partner of Phillips Ballenger has become Of Counsel to Oshins & Associates as of September 2021. Oshins... - September 26, 2021 - Law Offices of Oshins & Associates, LLC
Cinnamon J. Carr, Esq. Joins Kahana Feld
Kahana Feld is pleased to announce that Cinnamon J. Carr, Esq., has joined the firm as an attorney in the firm’s Irvine office, where she will focus on insurance defense matters. “We’re very pleased that Ms. Carr has joined our team,” said co-founding partner, Amir Kahana,... - September 23, 2021 - Kahana Feld
Blend Mediation Opens Free Professional Network Registration
Blend Mediation, a mediation company, is announcing open registration for the Blend Professional Network. Blend Mediation collaborates with professionals supporting clients through conflict. Starting today, coaches, paralegals, document preparers, attorneys, financial advisers, and others are... - September 23, 2021 - Blend Mediation
T-Mobile Breach Exposed Personal Information, KryptAll Keeps You Protected
T-Mobile is warning that an attack against its network led to the breach of data on millions of customers. When using KryptAll, it will keep you protected as it does not require your personal information other than your name and address. - September 21, 2021 - KryptAll
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. of New York, New York has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and high level of success in the field of law. These honorees are recognized for their achievements, credentials,... - September 21, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Naples Illustrated Magazine Recognizes 39 Henderson Franklin Attorneys as “Top Lawyers”
The September issue of Naples Illustrated magazine honored 39 Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. attorneys in 20 practice areas. Naples Illustrated partnered with Professional Research Services and asked licensed Collier and Lee County attorneys who they would recommend in the area. The... - September 18, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Litigation Edge Extends Legal Technology Training Partnership with Temasek Polytechnic
Litigation Edge has provided 125 licenses of the InSync Evidence Platform to Temasek Polytechnic under its Academic Access Program for law schools and para-professional diploma courses. - September 17, 2021 - Litigation Edge Pte. Ltd.
Andreas Groehn, Director, Berkeley Research Group, LLC to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Class Certification in Antitrust: Key Considerations to Avoid Pitfalls
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Andreas Groehn, Director, Berkeley Research Group, LLC will speak at its webcast entitled, “Class Certification in Antitrust: Key Considerations to Avoid Pitfalls.” This event is scheduled for September 15, 2021, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET). - September 16, 2021 - The Knowledge Group
Cleveland Personal Injury Firm Tittle & Perlmuter Expands with New Attorney Who Has Invaluable Perspective
Originally on the other side of litigation, Tittle & Perlmuter’s newest hire Katie Harris spent her first years working as an insurance defense attorney. After witnessing plaintiffs’ stories firsthand, she realized she wanted to represent those who had been hurt or lost a loved one. It was very clear which side her heart was on, and she hasn’t looked back since. - September 16, 2021 - Tittle & Perlmuter
Morris Hall, PLLC Names New Equity Partner, Andrea L. Claus
Morris Hall has been serving clients for over 50 years and is a premier estate planning law firm. The law firm is a proud member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, a national organization dedicated to educational rigor and excellence in estate planning. - September 15, 2021 - Morris Hall PLLC
Anne Gron, Managing Director, AlixPartners, LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Class Certification in Antitrust: Key Considerations to Avoid Pitfalls Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Anne Gron, Managing Director, AlixPartners, LLP will speak at its webcast entitled,“Class Certification in Antitrust: Key Considerations to Avoid Pitfalls.” This event is scheduled for September 15, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET). - September 15, 2021 - The Knowledge Group
William J. Kolasky, Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Class Certification in Antitrust: Key Considerations to Avoid Pitfalls
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that William J. Kolasky, Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “Class Certification in Antitrust: Key Considerations to Avoid Pitfalls.” This event is scheduled for September 15, 2021, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET). - September 15, 2021 - The Knowledge Group
Adoption Law Thought Leader & Family Building Advocate Ted Youmans Shares His Life Story & Predictions on NoBull Marketing’s "Evolving with The Times" Podcast
Learn About the Man Who for Over 30 Years Has Helped Hundreds if Not Thousands of Families Adopt Children Into Happy, Healthy, and Stable Homes Through His Zealous Service and Advocacy. - September 15, 2021 - NoBull Marketing, LLC
MediateThis Podcast Host & Virtual Mediation Pioneer Matthew Brickman Shares His Life Story & Industry Insights on NoBull Marketing’s “Evolving with The Times” Podcast
Learn About the Man Who Has Logged Over 8,600 Hours of Mediation and Pioneered Virtual Mediation Over a Decade Before COVID-19 - September 13, 2021 - NoBull Marketing, LLC
Philadelphia Collaborative Law & Mediation Frontrunner Maribeth Blessing Shares Her Story & Industry Predictions on NoBull Marketing’s “Evolving with The Times” Podcast
Learn About the Woman Who’s Pushed for Peaceful Family Law Practices to Come to Pennsylvania for Over 30 Years - September 10, 2021 - NoBull Marketing, LLC
Morris Hall, PLLC Names New Equity Partner, Jonathan Linford
Morris Hall has been serving clients for over 50 years and is a premier estate planning law firm. Morris Hall is also a proud member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Morris Hall, PLLC (MH), the largest estate planning law firm in Arizona, is pleased to announce Jonathan (Jon)... - September 08, 2021 - Morris Hall PLLC
“The Business of Law” Thought Leader & Family Lawyer Mark Chinn Shares His Top Operational Tips and His Life Story on NoBull Marketing’s “Evolving with The Times” Podcast
Learn About the Man Who for Over 40 Years Has Led the ABA in Teaching Lawyers How to Run Their Businesses More Efficiently and Profitably, and is Leading the Charge for Collaborative Law to be Practiced in Mississippi - September 06, 2021 - NoBull Marketing, LLC
Stefan Boedeker, Managing Director, Berkeley Research Group, LLC to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Class Certification in Antitrust: Key Considerations to Avoid Pitfalls
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Stefan Boedeker, Managing Director, Berkeley Research Group, LLC will speak at its webcast entitled, “Class Certification in Antitrust: Key Considerations to Avoid Pitfalls.” This event is scheduled for September 15, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET) - September 05, 2021 - The Knowledge Group
Athena Arbes, Associate, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Anti-Money Laundering and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Athena Arbes, Associate, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “Anti-Money Laundering and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): Recent Enforcement Trends and Developments.” This event is scheduled for September 23, 2021, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET. - September 04, 2021 - The Knowledge Group
Deborah K. Steinberger, Esq. Joins Kahana Feld
Kahana Feld is pleased to announce that Deborah K. Steinberger, Esq., has joined the firm as an attorney in the litigation group. “Our firm is only as good as our attorneys, so bringing in a litigator of Deborah’s caliber is critical for our success,” said co-founding partner,... - September 04, 2021 - Kahana Feld
Broxterman Alicks McFarlane Announces New Partner
Denver family law firm Broxterman Alicks McFarlane has announced the election of Steven Visioli to partner. He was previously a senior associate at the firm. - September 04, 2021 - BAM Family Law
Iran and Its Supreme Leader, Sued for Alleged Unlawful Acts of Torture and Other Torts in D.C. Federal Court
Iran, IRGC, and its supreme leader, Seyed Ali Khamenei, has been sued by Mr. Akbar Lakestani, a dual citizen of Iran and the United States, for alleged unlawful detention and torture while he was visiting Iran in 2019. - September 03, 2021 - Herischi & Associates LLC
With $1 Trillion in Cyber Theft in 2020, the Need to be Cyber Resilient is Greater Than Ever
Nexdigm hosted a webinar with seasoned experts in technology / techonology risk domain and discussed plausible techniques of enhancing cybersecurity in line with the US Executive Order (EO) on Cybersecurity. After a year of rampant cybercrimes costing in excess of an estimated $1 trillion, the... - September 03, 2021 - Nexdigm
LGBTQ+ Family Lawyer & Powerhouse LGBTQ+ Advocate Amira Hasenbush Shares Her Life Story & Industry Predictions on NoBull Marketing’s “Evolving with The Times” Podcast
Learn About the Woman Who’s Fighting for The Rights of LGBTQ+ Families to Grow Their Families and to Legally Protect Their Children - September 03, 2021 - NoBull Marketing, LLC
Integrity Now Insurance Helps Churches Protect Themselves from Civil Action with Its Comprehensive Church Insurance Coverage
The Californian insurance agency serves churches with extensive coverage policies to protect them from litigation and property disputes. - September 02, 2021 - Integrity Now Insurance Brokers
Dennis Miralis, Partner, Nyman Gibson Miralis to Speak at TKG Anti-Money Laundering and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act(FCPA): Recent Enforcement Trends and Development
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Dennis Miralis, Partner, Nyman Gibson Miralis will speak at its webcast entitled, “Anti-Money Laundering and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): Recent Enforcement Trends and Developments.” This event is scheduled for September 23, 2021, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET. - September 02, 2021 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Anti-Money Laundering and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): Recent Enforcement Trends and Developments
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled, "Anti-Money Laundering and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): Recent Enforcement Trends and Developments." This event is scheduled on September 23, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET). - September 02, 2021 - The Knowledge Group
Attorney Richard Seely Joins Kahana Feld’s San Diego Office
Richard Seely, Esq. has joined Kahana Feld as an Attorney in the firm’s San Diego office, representing clients in the firm’s Construction, General Liability, and Insurance Defense practice groups. “Rick has a record of success defending clients and obtaining favorable outcomes... - September 01, 2021 - Kahana Feld
Huron Law Group Adds Three Attorneys
Huron Law Group announces the addition of three accomplished consumer attorneys to its growing in-house team. - August 31, 2021 - Huron Law Group
Online Dispute Resolution Pioneer and Mediate.com CEO Colin Rule Shares His Life Story & Industry Predictions on NoBull Marketing’s “Evolving with The Times” Podcast
Learn About the Man Who Shaped the History of Online Dispute Resolution for Global Platforms Such As Ebay.com and Beyond - August 31, 2021 - NoBull Marketing, LLC
Anthony Vetrano Article Published in The Pennsylvania Lawyer Magazine
The Pennsylvania Lawyer Magazine recently published an article written by appellate attorney Anthony Vetrano. The article, titled “Appeals: The ‘Uphill’ Quest for Justice,” appeared in the law magazine’s July/August 2021 issue. The article highlights various issues... - August 29, 2021 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Family Attorney Kate Vetrano Honored as 2022 Best Lawyers in America©
Best Lawyers® has recognized Kathleen Vetrano, family attorney of Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman LLC, placing her on the 2022 Best Lawyers in America© list, the 28th edition of said list. Since 2008, Ms. Vetrano has been recognized for this honor each year: an impressive 15 appearances on... - August 28, 2021 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Arbitrator Upholds Firing of Former Lobster 207 Chief Executive Officer, Warren Pettegrow - Awards $1.02 Million
Arbitrator has ruled in its favor in connection with claims brought by Lobster 207 against its former Chief Executive Officer, Warren Pettegrow. - August 27, 2021 - Maine Lobstering Union
Vetrano Attorneys Named 2021 Top Lawyers by Main Line Today
Main Line Today has recognized Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman family attorneys Kate Vetrano, Lindsay H. Childs, and Sarinia M. Feinman as 2021 Top Lawyers. 2021 is the fifth consecutive year an attorney from Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman has been awarded a Top Lawyers recognition and attorneys... - August 27, 2021 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Petro Cohen Attorney Named on 2022 “Best Lawyers” List; New Workers’ Comp Attorney Joins Firm
Frank Petro of Petro Cohen, P.C. was recently recognized on the Best Lawyers® list for twenty-eighth consecutive year. Additionally, Samuel A. Scimeca joined Petro Cohen Law Firm as the newest workers' compensation attorney. - August 26, 2021 - Petro Cohen, P.C.
Alexander Rolph Moore, Esq. Joins Joins Kahana & Feld LLP as a Partner with Its Construction, General Liability, and Employment Litigation Teams
Alexander Rolph Moore, Esq. Joins Kahana & Feld LLP. - August 26, 2021 - Kahana Feld
Mediation & Family Law Legend & Pioneer Woody Mosten Shares His Life Story & Industry Predictions on NoBull Marketing's “Evolving with The Times” Podcast
Learn About the Man Who Shaped the History of Mediation Throughout the Nation. - August 25, 2021 - NoBull Marketing, LLC
Guy Whitesman Named 2021-2022 Gerald T. Hart Outstanding Tax Attorney
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that The Florida Bar Tax Section will honor Guy E. Whitesman as the 2021-2022 Gerald T. Hart Outstanding Tax Attorney of the Year. Each year the chair of The Florida Bar Tax Section selects an individual who has made major... - August 25, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid Voted Tampa Bay Times Best of the Best
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. announces that it has been voted Tampa Bay Times Best of the Best in the categories of Best Attorney/Law Firm for the third year in a row and Best Title Company for a second time. The People’s Choice Award Best of the Best honors businesses and... - August 25, 2021 - Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A.
Million Kids Urges Californians to Contact Their Assembly Person Regarding SB357
MillionKids.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating about human trafficking and exploitation, is reporting that California Bill SB357, authored by Senator Weiner and legalizing street prostitution, has passed the Senate and is now in the Assembly Appropriation Committee Suspense file. - August 24, 2021 - Million Kids
Five Attorneys at Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. Receive Super Lawyers Designations
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A., one of Tampa Bay’s oldest and prestigious law firms, is excited to announce the continuation of its legacy of having multiple lawyers recognized with the designation of Super Lawyer. Sean McQuaid, Aubrey Dicus, Howard Ross, Caitlin Szematowicz, and... - August 23, 2021 - Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A.
16 Henderson Franklin Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022
The 28th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and the second edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America has honored 16 Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. attorneys in 16 practice areas. According to its statement, “For 40 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in... - August 22, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Otteson Shapiro Lawyers Named to 2022 Best Lawyers® List
Eight attorneys in the Denver and Dallas offices of Otteson Shapiro LLP have been named to The Best Lawyers in America 2022 - August 21, 2021 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Broxterman Alicks McFarlane Lawyers Named to 2022 Best Lawyers® List
Broxterman Alicks McFarlane announced that Heather Broxterman and Steven Visioli have been named to the list of The Best Lawyers in America 2022 in the category of Family Law. - August 21, 2021 - BAM Family Law
Steve Muehler Paralegal Expands to Offer “California & Federal Court eFiling Services”
Steve Muehler announced today that the Paralegal Services Division has expanded its Products & Services to include eFiling Services for both the Federal Courts and the California State Courts. - August 21, 2021 - Steve Muehler
Toni Peck Enhances Practice and is Now a Certified Family Court Mediator
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that divorce, marital and family law attorney Antoinette (“Toni”) Peck is now a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Court Mediator. As such, she serves as a neutral party to help resolve family law... - August 21, 2021 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.