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Jim Chester, Founder of CHESTER PLLC, Featured in July 2012 Issue of Texas Bar Journal
Jim Chester, a recognized expert in international business and intellectual property law, was asked to write an article for the Texas Bar Journal discussing "Protecting Intellectual Property in International Markets." - July 19, 2012 - CHESTER PLLC
Burns White Hires Three New Associates to Its Philadelphia Office
Burns White LLC recently added Health Care and Long-Term Care associates Harry P. McGrath and Anne P. Schmidt, as well as Workers’ Compensation associate Jesse B. Hallinan to its Philadelphia office. - July 19, 2012 - Burns White LLC
HR Outsourcing Firm CPEhr Ranked “Top Voice in Employment Law”
CPEhr and its director of marketing, Ari Rosenstein, were recognized by the HR Examiner as one of the most influential voices in the employment and human resources field. - July 18, 2012 - CPE HR, Inc.
Growth in Family Law Spurs New Godwin Ronquillo Office in Plano, Texas
Godwin Ronquillo PC, a nationally recognized Texas trial and appellate firm with offices in Dallas and Houston, is proud to announce its new office in Plano, Texas. The new location, which will focus heavily on the firm's Family Law practice, is scheduled to open on August 15, 2012. The 2,042... - July 18, 2012 - Godwin Lewis PC
CowanGates Signs Madison+Main as Agency of Record
The multi-disciplinary law firm located in Chesterfield, VA brings in “the Main-iacs” to revamp current brand and marketing strategy. - July 18, 2012 - CowanGates Attorneys at Law
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Volunteers with American Bar Association School Public Service Project in Charleston SC
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina helped with the American Bar Association TIPS Burke Middle School Public Service Project at the Burke High School Auditorium in Charleston, South Carolina on Thursday May 17th 2012. The service project was a part of the 2012... - July 18, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
GOAL to Host a Webinar on “The 21St Century’s Global Sourcing Center”
Agenda: Evolution of Global Sourcing over past Two decades (1990-2010); Understanding Core Competencies Essential for Successful Global Outsourcing; New Macro Trends in Global Sourcing; How & Why America can be the Global Sourcing Hub of the 21st Century? - July 18, 2012 - Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers
Eli J. Richardson, Member, Bass, Berry & Sims to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: White Collar Crime Enforcement Issues Live Webcast
The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced that Eli J. Richardson, Member, Bass, Berry & Sims will speak at the KC’s webcast entitled: “Legal Series: White Collar Crime Enforcement Issues LIVE Webcast,” on July... - July 17, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Bass, Berry & Sims Named Sponsor at KC's Live Webcast on "Legal Series: White Collar Crime Enforcement Issues”
Bass, Berry & Sims, teams up with The Knowledge Congress for the upcoming 2 - hour event entitled “Legal Series: White Collar Crime Enforcement Issues LIVE Webcast.” This will be held on July 17, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. For more inquires, please follow:... - July 17, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Eric Tunis, Partner, Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: White Collar Crime Enforcement Issues Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Eric Tunis, Partner with Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP will speak at the KC’s event entitled: “Legal Series: White Collar Crime Enforcement... - July 17, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
John F. Libby, Partner with Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: White Collar Crime Enforcement Issues Live Webcast
The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that John F. Libby, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP will speak at the KC’s event entitled: “Legal Series: White Collar Crime Enforcement Issues Live Webcast,”... - July 17, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Patricia A. Cain, Professor of Law, Santa Clara University to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Employment Law Same Sex Marriages Legal Issues in 2012 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Patricia A. Cain, Professor of Law, Santa Clara University will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Employment Law... - July 17, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Coats and Bennett, PLLC Attorney Attends Forum in China About Managing International IP
Letao Qin Attends Conference in China About Understanding IP Systems in Other Jurisdictions - July 15, 2012 - Coats and Bennett PLLC
Florida Attorney Releases New Book for Dispute Resolution Entitled Creative Mediation
Author and attorney, Thomas Glick is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Creative Mediation. This new work can help everyone to resolve disputes and conflicts in a business setting or everyday life. - July 15, 2012 - Thomas Glick
Kelly Hubbell Joins The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Local Firm Hires New Paralegal and Office Administrator - July 15, 2012 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Peacock Keller School Law Attorney Rachel Lozosky Serves the Washington County Community
Southwestern, Pa. Lawyer Speaks for National Business Institute and Emcees Washington County Zonta Club Celebration - July 14, 2012 - Peacock Keller
Precitec v. American Laser Enterprises Patent Infringement Case Dismissed
Civil Action No. 2:12-cv-11260-AC-LJM Dismissed - July 13, 2012 - American Laser Enterprises, LLC
James E. Looper, Jr., Partner with Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Medical Malpractice Explored Live Webcast on July 31, 2012
James E. Looper, Jr., Partner, Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Medical Malpractice Explored Live Webcast.” This 2 - hour event is scheduled on July 31, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. For more information... - July 13, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Legal Series: Medical Malpractice Explored Live Webcast”
Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C Sponsored The Knowledge Group upcoming webcast entitled “Legal Series: Medical Malpractice Explored Live Webcast.” This event will be held on July 31, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. For more information, feel free to visit the event homepage... - July 13, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Mark F. Weiss, Nationally Known Healthcare Expert, to Deliver Webinar on Kickbacks, Management Fees and the "Company Model" of Anesthesia Services
Mark F. Weiss of Advisory Law Group is delivering a webinar on July 26, 2012, on the metastasizing trend among ASC's and their surgeon owners of attempting to capture anesthesia and other specialists' fees through "company model" arrangements and management fee deals. The Office of Inspector General has opined on these structures. Attendees will learn how to stay out of jail. - July 13, 2012 - Advisory Law Group, a Prof. Corp.
GOAL to Host a Webinar on “State of the LPO Market-Current Trends, Viability and Adoption Rates”
Agenda - Identifying the primary drivers behind legal outsourcing for: In-house counsel and Law firms. Examining recent trends in the type of services being outsourced: Practice or administrative support functions; Legal processes; Specialized legal services. - July 13, 2012 - Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers
Hamilton Mikes, P.A. Expands Law Practice - Christopher Mikes Joins Firm
Hamilton Mikes, P.A. has expanded its law practice in Southwest Florida building on areas of real estate and tax law with the addition of Christopher Mikes, LLM, CPA, CFA, MAI, EA. Mr. Mikes brings a wide array of experience to his legal practice, which includes real estate, corporate and tax law. - July 12, 2012 - Hamilton Mikes, P.A.
Milliman, Inc. Sponsors Knowledge Congress' Event on Legal Series: Medical Malpractice Explored Live Webcast
Milliman, Inc., teams up with The Knowledge Group for the webcast on July 31, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET entitled “Legal Series: Medical Malpractice Explored Live Webcast.” For more information about this event and to register, please visit the event homepage (copy/paste the link... - July 12, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Justin V. Shur, Partner, Molo Lamken LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Legal Series: White Collar Crime Enforcement Issues Live Webcast on July 17, 2012
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced that Justin V. Shur, Partner with Molo Lamken LLP will speak at “Legal Series: White Collar Crime Enforcement Issues Live Webcast,” scheduled on July 17, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. For more... - July 12, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Jo Ann Koontz Appointed to Human Services Advisory Council
Sarasota, Florida Attorney & CPA to Serve on Sarasota County Advisory Board - July 12, 2012 - Koontz & Associates, PL
Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney Margaret J. Amoroso Appointed to Hearing Committee of Pennsylvania Supreme Court Disciplinary Board
Delaware County, Pa., Lawyer Serves on Disciplinary Board of PA Supreme Court - July 12, 2012 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Barnhill & Vaynerov, LLP Sues to Preserve Physician's Right to Deliver Necessary and Acclaimed Care
Barnhill & Vaynerov LLP has commenced a legal action on behalf of Dr. Greggory R. DeVore, M.D. against Regal Medical Group, Inc., Lakeside Medical Group, Inc., Eastland Medical Group, Inc., and Community Medical Group of the West Valley, Inc., each of which is a member of the Heritage Provider... - July 11, 2012 - Barnhill & Vaynerov LLP
Gastonia Divorce Lawyer Wins Substantial Alimony Reduction Case
Gastonia divorce lawyer Sean McIlveen of the McIlveen Family Law Firm was recently retained in an alimony case. His client was retiring from his previous employment and could no longer financially support his ex-wife in the manner she was used to. - July 11, 2012 - McIlveen Family Law Firm
Campbell Law, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Unveil Dual Degree Program
Campbell University Schools Join Forces to Offer Juris Doctor And Master Of Science In Public Health Degree Program Effective Fall 2012. - July 11, 2012 - Campbell Law
Chester Speaks to North Texas Technology Entrepreneurs
Jim Chester, founding partner in the Dallas-based global business & technology law firm of CHESTER pllc, gives a presentation at the North Texas Enterprise Center (NTEC) headquarters in Frisco, Texas titled "Going Global: Common International Business & Trade Legal Issues." - July 11, 2012 - CHESTER PLLC
Pete Wahl Selected to the "Dallas Business Journal" 40 Under Forty Class of 2012
Jackson Walker partner Pete Wahl was recently honored as one of Dallas Business Journal's elite “40 Under Forty” class of 2012. - July 11, 2012 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Jackson Walker Strengthens Labor & Employment Practice with Addition of 3 Lawyers from Akin Gump
Jackson Walker L.L.P. is pleased to welcome partners John V. Jansonius and Stephanie K. Osteen, and Senior Counsel Christina A. Jump to the firm. These attorneys add considerable strength and prestige to Jackson Walker’s Labor and Employment practice, making it one of the largest among Texas-based firms. - July 11, 2012 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
NetDirector Offers Automated Person Status Options
Leading Cloud-based data exchange provider NetDirector announces new Person Status Suite option. - July 11, 2012 - NetDirector
GOAL to Host a Webinar on “Compliance Outsourcing in the AML/CFT Space (Anti-money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism)”
Agenda: Fundamentals of AML/CFT – a significant and continuing concern in the US, Mexico, EU and India and elsewhere in the world; Compliance outsourcing in the AML/CFT space: Why and how this is different from other types of outsourcing, such as LPO - July 11, 2012 - Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers
ktMINE Announces New Solutions
Based on user feedback and industry needs, ktMINE has launched several solutions that will provide even greater market transparency and research efficiency. - July 10, 2012 - ktMINE
GOAL to Host a Webinar on “Information Privacy in the United States and Aboard — Why Information Privacy is a Key Issue?”
Agenda: - The Current Information Privacy Framework in the U.S. - General Considerations - Facebook’s Privacy Issues - Google’s Privacy Issues The FTC’s New Report: “Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Change” - July 08, 2012 - Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers
Sagacious Research Acquires One More Office
Sagacious Research (The patent search experts) has acquired one more office in Gurgaon (New Delhi), India in accordance with the growth in the team size. The new office is now a powerhouse mainly for its Hi-Tech and Engineering patent searches and patent licensing projects workforce. - July 07, 2012 - Sagacious Research
Dog the Bounty Hunter in San Diego, Denver, and Winnipeg in July
Duane “Dog” Chapman, the world’s most famous bounty hunter, television star, and two-time New York Times best-selling author, is coming to a city near you. Chapman will be in San Diego, Denver, and Winnipeg this month for appearances at special events, and the public is invited to... - July 06, 2012 - Duane and Beth Chapman
CFLA, Inc Presents Attorney MCLE "Mortgage Securitization & Quiet Title"
CFLA, Inc Announces "Mortgage Securitization in Litigation" (State Bar Pending Approval) Attorney 6-Hour MCLE class in Los Angeles, CA on July 21, 2012 with Presenter, Timothy L. O'Reilly, Esq. - July 06, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Big Bang Bail Bonds Opens in Las Vegas, Nevada
Big Bang Bail Bonds opens for business in Las Vegas Nevada. - July 06, 2012 - Big Bang Bail Bonds
Tangible IP Announces Sale of 10 Million Dollars Patent Portfolio to Fortune 500
Tangible IP, LLC announced the recent sale of a patent portfolio to a large US based operating company. The portfolio comprised over 100 assets, including around 65 issued US patents owned by Seattle based TeraHop Networks, Inc. - July 04, 2012 - Tangible IP, LLC
Evan Guthrie Law Firm Teaches Estate Planning and Probate at Library in Hanahan, SC
Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina taught a class on the basics of estate planning and probate at the Berkeley County Hanahan Library in Hanahan, SC on Wednesday May 2nd, 2012. - July 04, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm
GOAL to Host a Web Conference on “IP Outsourcing World: Dusk of an Era or New Beginning?"
Agenda: Boosting Innovation and Creativity: How 2012 Has Changed the Face of IP. Realizing IP value potential, reinforcing patent portfolio, escaping litigation: why buying patents? Why outsourcing? Managing IP Portfolio with Offshoring Partner - July 04, 2012 - Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers
Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers Announces Its New Mobile Web Site
Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers is pleased to announce its new mobile Web site, which is http://www.moably.com/OKProcessServers. This site is very easy to see from your cell phone or iPad, and it adds a very condensed component for easy viewing. Of course, the site will also give you the option... - July 03, 2012 - Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers
Louis Carbonneau Named as One of the World's Leading IP Strategists
Tangible IP, an international patent brokerage and Intellectual Property advisory firm headquartered in Seattle, with offices in San Francisco and Montreal, announced today that its Founder & CEO, Mr. Louis Carbonneau was named as one of the World's Leading Intellectual Property Strategists by... - July 02, 2012 - Tangible IP, LLC
Entry of Foreign Law Firms to Revolutionize the Legal Services Sector in India, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes launches a report on the Legal Services Market in India 2012 covering a market with strong growth potential. It is a part of Netscribes’ Business Services Series. - June 30, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
Alan M. Feldman Invited to Join International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Philadelphia Trial Lawyer Alan Feldman of Feldman Shepherd Invited to Join International Organization of Elite Attorneys. - June 30, 2012 - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP
Grayson & Grayson Personal Injury Law Firm Announces Legal Assistance for Personal Injury Victims of Medical Malpractice
Los Angeles based personal injury law firm has announced free consultation for victims of medical malpractice. People who suffered because of wrongful cancer diagnosis, pharmacy negligence or negligent labor/ delivery can now seek legal assistance at the LA Grayson & Grayson personal injury law firm. - June 30, 2012 - MarkGraysonLaw.com
Montlick & Associates Founder, David Montlick, Receives Patriotism Award from the Association of the United States Army
David R. Montlick, CEO and Founder of the well-regarded Georgia Personal Injury Law Firm Montlick & Associates, has been awarded the 2012 Southeast Patriotism Award from the Association of the United States Army. In addition to receiving the award, Mr. Montlick was the keynote speaker at the... - June 29, 2012 - Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law
The Jane Addams Juvenile Court Foundation (JAJCF) Announces Sunset and Establishment of Cook County Justice for Children
A ten-year legacy and proven track record - June 29, 2012 - Cook County Justice for Children