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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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