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Evan Guthrie Law Firm Volunteers for Wills and Estate Planning Clinic for Hilton Head SC Habitat for Humanity
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina volunteered for the Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Humanity Wills Clinic for Habitat For Humanity home owners in Blufton, South Carolina on Saturday June 2nd 2012. The main focus of the wills clinic was to provide estate... - August 08, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Fort Myers Attorney Vicki Sproat Named to Executive Council of Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Vicki Sproat has been named to the Executive Council of the Florida Bar’s Trial Lawyer’s Section. The Trial Lawyers Section provides a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas leading to... - August 08, 2012 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Baker Hostetler Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “International Employment Law: A 2012 Perspective LIVE Webcast,” on 12/05/12
Baker Hostetler teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “International Employment Law: A 2012 Perspective.” This two-hour event will be held on December 5, 2012 from 12pm-2pm ET. For further details about this event, please... - August 07, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Dr. Stephanie Plancich, Vice President, NERA Economic Consulting to Speak at KC’s International Employment Law: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Dr. Stephanie Plancich, Vice President, NERA Economic Consulting will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “International... - August 07, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
New Book by Barry Neil Shrum, Esq
Amazon’s CreateSpace and Shrum & Associates announce the publication of a new book by Barry Neil Shrum, Esquire entitled Origins of an Idea: An Apologetic of Original Expression with a forward by Daymond John of the Shark Tank on ABC. Mr. Shrum defends the historic concept of Constitutional protection for original expression against current opposition. - August 07, 2012 - Law Offices of Barry Neil Shrum
Trust Funds for Pets a Growing Trend in Orange County
Pet trusts, once only reserved for the rich and famous, are growing in popularity with Orange County residents wanting to make sure their pets are cared for if the unexpected happens. When Leona Helmsley left $12 million to her dog, Trouble, upon her death in 2007, many people were shocked at the... - August 05, 2012 - Morgan Law Group
Illinois State Bar Association "Audio" Law Ed Programs in August
ISBA Teleseminars simply and conveniently bring continuing legal education seminars to your office via the telephone. - August 04, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
GOAL to Host a Webinar on “Uncovering the Legal and Business Issues Behind Cloud Computing”
Agenda: - What are the risks to using cloud computing? - What tools are available for managing risk regarding using cloud computing? - If something happens or in case of breach, how can I get the information I need? - August 04, 2012 - Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers
Anne Marie Lofaso, D.Phil., J.D., A.B. with West Virginia University College of Law to Speak at KC’s International Employment Law: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast
Anne Marie Lofaso, D.Phil., J.D., A.B., Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Development, Professor of Law, West Virginia University College of Law to Speak at KC’s International Employment Law: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast - August 03, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Coats + Bennett, PLLC Names Luke Higgs as Desktop Administrator
Intellectual Property Law Firm Hires 13-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Administering All Desktop Support on System Networks, Other IT Improvements - August 03, 2012 - Coats and Bennett PLLC
Emergency Preparedness: Three Documents Every College Student Needs
Parents of college students may have a hard time getting information during emergencies due to strict privacy laws, according to attorney Rania Combs. That’s because when a child turns 18, they’ve reached the age of majority; that means parents no longer have access to their medical... - August 02, 2012 - Rania Combs, Attorney
GOAL to Host a Webinar on “Systematic and Strategic Intellectual Property Management”
Agenda: How do I identify intangible assets and their value for my activity?; What does IP management mean?; How do I develop an IP policy? What should be included? - August 02, 2012 - Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers
Illinois State Bar Association "Hot Topic" Live Studio Webcast August 15
Seminar explores the commerce, taxing and spending powers of the U.S., as well as the possibility of expanding Medicaid coverage within all fifty states over the next 18 months, as a result of the June 28, 2012, U.S. Supreme Court decision on "National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius." - August 02, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
Godwin Ronquillo PC Adds New Shareholder
Godwin Ronquillo PC, the noted Texas litigation and appellate law firm, with offices in Dallas, Houston, and Plano*, is proud to announce the addition of new Shareholder, Carmen Elaine Eiker. Ms. Eiker has joined Godwin Ronquillo’s Family Law Litigation practice group. “It is with... - August 01, 2012 - Godwin Lewis PC
zIngenuity Provides Comprehensive Analysis on Mortgage Insurance Industry in Latest Report
zIngenuity, a premier mortgage consulting firm providing strategic advisory services to mortgage lenders and servicers, announced the availability of the July 2012 edition of zInsights, an analytical report on the mortgage insurance (MI) industry. Through zInsights, zIngenuity provides periodic... - August 01, 2012 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Lawline.com Selected as 2012 Small Business Awards Finalist
For the past seven years, the New York Enterprise Report has been recognizing the tri-state areas top small businesses for their accomplishments. This year, the New York Enterprise Report is proud to announce Lawline.com as a finalist in the best practice award for technology category. The Best... - August 01, 2012 - FurtherEd
CFLA Announces "Learn How to Perform a Mortgage Securitization Audit" Class (Sept 1-3, 2012) - Las Vegas, NV
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. - August 01, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Teaches Estate Planning and Probate Class at Mount Pleasant SC Library
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina taught an estate planning and probate class at Mount Pleasant Regional Library in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina on Tuesday May 22nd, 2012. The presentation took place in the meeting room at the Mount Pleasant Regional Library,... - August 01, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Anne M. Sterba, Of Counsel, Fish & Richardson P.C. to Speak at KC’s Trademark Law: Understanding and Implementing the Likelihood of Confusion Standard Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Anne M. Sterba, Of Counsel, Fish & Richardson P.C., will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Trademark Law: Understanding and Implementing the... - July 31, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Chicago Birth Injury Lawyer Offering Free Information on Birth Injury Claim Process
Chicago birth injury lawyer presents free information webpage to help parents understand what the law is and what it is not in terms of birth injuries. - July 30, 2012 - Seidman Law Offices
Sarasota, Florida Attorney & CPA Jo Ann Koontz Outlines Exemptions to Garnishment in Deficiency Judgments
Know Your Rights in Deficiency Judgments - July 29, 2012 - Koontz & Associates, PL
Fort Lauderdale Auto Accident Attorney Offers Free Online Information for Those Injured
Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyer is now offering free information to those who may have been injured in auto accidents or truck accidents. - July 28, 2012 - Leifer Law Firm
Celesq® Announces New August 2012 CLE Addressing Litigation/Computer-Assisted Document Review, IP/Patent Law, Corporate Governance and Contracting Skills
With new developments in litigation (computer-assisted document review), new decisions involving intellectual property and patent law, current trends and views regarding corporate governance in family businesses, and the ongoing demand for programs involving skills in contracting, Celesq®... - July 28, 2012 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Lawyers USA Releases Free White Paper: "Trial Strategy: Tips for Selecting and Convincing Jurors"
PDF of articles with practical advice from top experts on winning at trial is now available. - July 28, 2012 - Lawyers USA
Lawyers USA Releases Free White Paper: "E-Discovery: The Latest Litigation Tips"
PDF of articles with practical tips from top experts on electronic discovery is now available. - July 28, 2012 - Lawyers USA
Illinois State Bar Association "Hot Topic" Live Studio Webcast August 9
A comprehensive overview that explores the background and political reasoning behind the changes to the Educator Evaluation procedures as mandated by Senate Bill 7. - July 27, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
Four Henderson Franklin Attorneys Recognized in Florida Trend Magazine's Legal Elite
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorneys J. Matthew Belcastro, Michael J. Corso and Russell P. Schropp were named to Florida Trend Magazine's Ninth Annual Legal Elite,® which recognizes and honors the top 2% of all Florida lawyers. In addition, Labor... - July 27, 2012 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP Names Susan Power Johnston as Counsel
Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP (www.clm.com) is pleased to announce that Susan Power Johnston has joined the firm as counsel effective July 16, 2012. She will practice in the Firm’s Corporate Trust and Insolvency and Creditors’ Rights Group. She has experience representing indenture... - July 27, 2012 - Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP
Boston Trial Attorney Peter Bellotti Discusses the Overhauled Massachusetts Three Strikes Law
Boston trial attorney Peter Bellotti on the Massachusetts Criminal Sentencing Laws being Overhauled; Three Strikes Law & Mandatory Minimums Considered. - July 27, 2012 - Bellotti Law Group
Mortgage Banking Litigation Attorney Rachel Dollar Selected for Inclusion in the 2012 Super Lawyers
Prestigious Selection Given to Not More Than 5% of All Lawyers - July 26, 2012 - Smith Dollar PC
Los Angeles State Bar Approved CLE 07/21- "Cutting Edge Trade Secrets in Foreclosure Defense"
CFLA, Inc announces "Cutting Edge Trade Secrets in Foreclosure Defense" DVD being offered because of popular demand to those unable to travel/attend the July 21, 2012 event in Los Angeles, CA. - July 26, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Financial Services Law Firm Smith Dollar Opens Florida Office
New Tampa Office to Help Further Serve Mortgage and Financial Institution Clients on Nationwide Basis - July 26, 2012 - Smith Dollar PC
Law Offices of Grayson & Grayson Personal Injury Attorneys Offer Legal Assistance in Construction Accident Cases
Personal Injury Law Office of Grayson & Grayson will now be offering legal assistance to victims of Construction Accidents. Victims or their families can fill in an online no-obligation form at MarkGraysonLaw.com for a free consultation from experienced Personal Injury attorneys at Grayson & Grayson. - July 26, 2012 - MarkGraysonLaw.com
Cognitive Options Group Expands Mortgage Compliance Services to Credit Unions
Cognitive Options Group, a national consulting firm specializing in mortgage compliance and loan due diligence reviews, announced it is now providing the firm’s operational advisory services to credit unions engaged in mortgage banking. As the industry continues to see historic low rates,... - July 25, 2012 - Cognitive Options Group, LLC
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Speaks at ABA Trident Literacy Center Service Project in Charleston, SC
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina spoke at the American Bar Association TIPS Trident Literacy Center Service Project in Charleston, South Carolina on Friday May 18th 2012. The service project was a part of the 2012 ABA TIPS Spring Leadership Meeting that was... - July 25, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
Seasoned Personal Injury Attorney Announces No Charge No Recovery - Optimum Settlement Guaranteed
Experienced personal injury lawyer, Kenneth G Marks promises of maximized settlement with the assurance of no charge without recovery. The lawyer is based in California and working for 3 decades. - July 25, 2012 - Kenneth G. Marks – A Professional Law Firm
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its Eighteen "S.A. Scene" Lawyers: Best of 2012
Eighteen Jackson Walker attorneys were selected for inclusion in S.A. Scene's “San Antonio Lawyers: Best of 2012” list. - July 25, 2012 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Bailey Kennedy Attorney Joins Non-Profit Board of Trustees
Paul Williams named vice president of Family Promise Las Vegas chapter. - July 25, 2012 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
Peacock Keller Adds Estate Planning and Administration Attorney Eva P. Hershey to Roster
Southwestern, Pa. Law Firm Expands with New Associate Concentrating on Estates, Wills and Trusts - July 25, 2012 - Peacock Keller
Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers Prepares to Offer Additional Bodyguard, Private Security, and Other Related Services
Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers is proud to announce some of the new services it will begin offering to all of its clients. - July 25, 2012 - Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers
NCIA Chief Executive Officer, Herbert J. Hoelter Addresses Proposed Amendments to the Federal Criminal Sentencing Guidelines for Insider Trading
National Centers on Institutions & Alternatives CEO Herbert J. Hoelter has prepared an overview for federal criminal defense attorneys discussing the United States Sentencing Commission’s proposed amendments to the insider trading guidelines. - July 25, 2012 - National Center on Institutions & Alternatives
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on “Legal Series: Ethics for Attorneys: Hot Topics in 2012 Live Webcast”
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP teams up with The Knowledge Group for the upcoming event on August 29, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET entitled “Legal Series: Ethics for Attorneys: Hot Topics in 2012 Live Webcast.” For more details about this two-hour event,... - July 24, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Stephen Younger, Partner, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Ethics for Attorneys: Hot Topics in 2012 Live Webcast on August 29, 2012
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Stephen Younger, Partner, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP will speak at the its event on “Legal Series: Ethics for Attorneys: Hot Topics in 2012 LIVE Webcast.” This two-hour event is... - July 24, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
RSSM Names New Managing Partner and Administrative Managing Partner
Michael Bernstein, CPA has been named Managing Partner succeeding Martin Greenberg, CPA who previously served as managing partner of RSSM and David W. Ostrow, CPA has been named Administrative Managing Partner, a newly created position. - July 23, 2012 - Rosen Seymour Shapss Martin & Company LLP
Meyer & Yee, LLP - Opening of New Law Office in Roseville, CA.
Meyer and Yee, LLP is announcing today that they will be expanding into a new office. Law firm will now be located at 950 Reserve Drive, Suite 110; Roseville, CA 95678. Meyer and Yee, LLP is in the business of Business Law, Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Taxation, Immigration and Real Property. - July 23, 2012 - Kent W. Meyer Law
JustCite Expands Into South Africa
Justis Publishing Ltd is pleased to announce that its JustCite citator now indexes South African court judgments from The Southern African Legal Information Institute (SAFLII). JustCite is a provider-neutral online citator that indexes, and seamlessly links to, millions of full-text legal documents from over 100 legal databases across the world. - July 22, 2012 - Justis Publishing Ltd
GOAL to Host a Webinar on “Legal Research and Writing Support Services”
Agenda: Introduction to Legal Research and Writing, Legal Research and What Resources to Use, International and Foreign Legal Research, Legal Writing Support Services and Why Outsourcing is Feasible - July 21, 2012 - Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers
Catherine J. Connolly, Partner, StoneTurn Group LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Reading & Interpreting Financial Statements Live Webcast on July 30, 2012
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Catherine J. Connolly, Partner with StoneTurn Group LLP will speak at KC’s event entitled: “Legal Series: Reading & Interpreting Financial Statements Live Webcast.” This live... - July 19, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
StoneTurn Group LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Webcast on Legal Series: Reading & Interpreting Financial Statements
StoneTurn Group LLP teams up with The Knowledge Group for the upcoming webcast entitled “Legal Series: Reading & Interpreting Financial Statements Live Webcast.” This event will be held on July 30, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. For more inquiries and to register,... - July 19, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
San Antonio Bail Bonds and Attorney Services Are Offered at Drastically Reduced Prices by Leading Law Firm
A leading criminal defense law firm has now expanded its availability of bail bonds in the San Antonio, Texas area. - July 19, 2012 - Law Offices of Jesus R. Lopez