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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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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