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76 Thompson & Knight Attorneys Listed in Texas Super Lawyers® 2011
Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate its 76 attorneys selected for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers® 2011 by Thomson Reuters, which will be published in the October 2011 issue of Texas Monthly. The list reflects only the top five percent of lawyers in Texas. In addition to... - September 15, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Receives Achievement Award from the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms selects Nationwide Mutual Insurance as the recipient of the annual Diversity Initiative Achievement Award. - September 15, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Jackson Walker Wins Lambda Legal Law Firm Equality Award
Jackson Walker recently received the Lambda Legal Law Firm Equality Award, an honor that recognizes a law firm for its continued support of Lambda Legal and workplace equality. - September 15, 2011 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Jackson Walker Receives Corporate INTL 2011 Global Awards
Jackson Walker was recently honored in three different Corporate INTL 2011 Global Awards categories: “Clients’ Choice - Texas Energy Law Firm of the Year,” “Clients’ Choice - Texas Real Estate Law Firm of the Year,” and “Texas Corporate Law Firm of the Year.” - September 15, 2011 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
viaLanguage Builds Momentum in the Legal Translation Market as Legal Professionals Implement viaLegalonline.com
Key Advantages Seen in Delivering Centralized Legal Translations, Attorney Review Services and Online Legal Training Courses - September 14, 2011 - viaLanguage
Attorney William Mann Selected for the 2012 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
William A. Mann, partner at Ragsdale Liggett law firm has been selected for inclusion in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in American in the Real Estate Law practice area. - September 14, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
National Board of Collection Attorneys Aiming to Fill Marketing Niche for Collection Attorneys and Law Firms
The National Board of Collection Attorneys is an entirely new opportunity that can fill a marketing gap for collection attorneys and law firm collectors. Working in conjunction with the established credit industry associations, law lists and other certification programs, NBCA certification provides a fresh and comprehensive method to improve law firm visibility. - September 14, 2011 - National Board of Collection Attorneys
Glenn Feldmann Darby & Goodlatte Attorneys Receive "Best Lawyer" Recognition
Glenn Feldmann Darby & Goodlatte is pleased to announce that three of their attorneys, covering six practice areas, are included again in this year’s Best Lawyers rankings. - September 12, 2011 - Glenn Feldmann Darby & Goodlatte
The Claims Connection Launches It's PPI Compensation Service
Winston Solicitors LLP has launched a new online service for people seeking to claim Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) compensation from UK banks and other lenders. - September 12, 2011 - The Claims Connection
108 Thompson & Knight Attorneys Honored in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012
Thompson & Knight congratulates its 108 Attorneys Honored in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 - September 10, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Fronterion Releases Landmark Report on Legal Vendor Risk
Law firms’ professional liability insurance might not adequately cover the work of third-party legal vendors such as contract attorneys or legal process outsourcing (“LPO”) providers, according to a report published today by Fronterion. - September 10, 2011 - Fronterion
MyReviewsNow Shop at Home Looks to Assist the Small Business Company
The small business company in the United States has resources at hand that were not available even a few years ago. MyReviewsNow Shop At Home is pleased to announce its affiliation with the Rocket Lawyer program, a service providing legal documents and templates with professional service but without the professional cost. - September 09, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
National Board of Collection Attorneys Announces Founding Advisory Board
Founded to help collection attorneys and their collection staff meet the competition associated with Creditors' Rights and Collection Law along with the other challenges of a rapidly changing economy, a group of professionals with decades of experience in the collection industry have formed a new organization and installed an experienced Advisory Board. - September 09, 2011 - National Board of Collection Attorneys
NAMWOLF Increases Bronze Level Sponsor Support
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) adds four Bronze Level Sponsors to its 2011 Commemorative Sponsor list: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), DuPont, Northwestern Mutual, and Lincoln Financial. - September 09, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Stoneleigh Recovery Associates, LLC (SRA) Announces Addition of In-House Legal Consul to Management Staff
Stoneleigh Recovery Associates, LLC, in Lombard, Illinois, an industry-leading accounts receivable management company, announced today the addition of legal consul to their management staff. Kelly Knepper-Stephens will be joining the company effective September 1, 2011. Ms. Knepper-Stephens has a... - September 08, 2011 - Stoneleigh Recovery Associates
NAMWOLF Bronze Level Sponsor Support Increases
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms adds three Bronze Level Sponsors to its 2011 Commemorative Sponsor list: American Airlines, Citigroup Inc., and Altria. - September 08, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
National Symposium to Review Changing Labor Laws and Their Impact on Employers - Fisher & Phillips LLP and InsideCounsel Magazine Sponsor Important Event
Fisher & Phillips LLP, one of the nation’s leading law firms in the field of labor and employment law, and InsideCounsel magazine will offer for the third year the National Labor Law Symposium Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Gleacher Center in Chicago. - September 08, 2011 - Fisher Phillips Denver
A2L Consulting Produces Legal Industry’s First E-Brief for Apple’s iPad
Electronic briefs or e-briefs are gaining wide legal industry acceptance as the logical successor to paper court filings. A2L Consulting is leading the electronic brief market by having created one of the first electronic briefs nearly 20 years ago and, in the last year, creating both the largest e-brief in legal industry history and the first iPad compatible e-brief. - September 07, 2011 - Persuadium
Actos-Bladder Cancer Cases Are Becoming Prevalent, New York Attorney Reports
Actos related Bladder Cancer cases are becoming prevalent according to Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C. The firm has been accepting the cases since July 2011 and has seen a number of inquiries into the litigation. - September 07, 2011 - Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C.
New Collection Attorney Board of Certification Launched
Founded to help collection attorneys and their collection staff meet the competition associated with Creditors' Rights and Collection Law along with the other challenges of a rapidly changing economy, a group of professionals with decades of experience in the collection industry have formed a new organization. - September 06, 2011 - National Board of Collection Attorneys
Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys Proud to Sponsor "Love Ride 28"
Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, Brown Koro & Romag, LLP, founders of BAM, Free Breakdown and Legal Assistance for Motorcyclists, announced sponsorship of the famous charity event, the Love Ride. The world renowned Love Ride is the largest one-day motorcycle charity event in the world and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for various children's charities. - September 05, 2011 - Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys
Jeffrey F. Robertson, Special Counsel, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: The Attorney-Client Privilege and Internal Investigations 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jeffrey F. Robertson, Special Counsel, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: The... - September 04, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Legal Series: The Attorney-Client Privilege and Internal Investigations 2011 Live Webcast”
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, one of the world’s leading financial services law firms, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Legal Series: The Attorney-Client Privilege and Internal Investigations 2011.” This two-hour event will be held on... - September 04, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Culik Law Announces New Location
Culik Law PC, a consumer-focused law firm has moved their primary location to 18 Commerce Way, Suite 2850, Woburn, Massachusetts from its previous location in Beverly, Massachusetts. Since 2008, Culik Law has been growing on the North Shore, aggressively advocating for Massachusetts... - September 04, 2011 - Culik Law PC
Surprising Costs Revealed for Manual Website Maintenance
A complied report discloses the amount of average errors and high costs to maintain quality websites for UK and US law and accounting firms. - September 03, 2011 - Siteimprove
Bar Leader Lloyd Comiter, Esq. Joins the Law Offices Of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC (LLL&S) announces that Lloyd Comiter, founding attorney of the Law Offices of Comiter, P.A. and a Florida Supreme Court Certified County Court Mediator, has joined the Firm on an “Of Counsel” basis. - September 03, 2011 - Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
Jackson Walker Welcomes Daniel E. Vineyard
Jackson Walker is pleased to welcome new partner Daniel E. Vineyard to the firm. Mr. Vineyard joins the Environmental & Legislative group in the Houston office. - September 03, 2011 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Jackson Walker Welcomes Jeffrey D. Burbach
Jackson Walker is pleased to welcome new partner Jeffrey D. Burbach to the firm. Mr. Burbach joins the Litigation group in the Houston office. Mr. Burbach represents clients, primarily through litigation, to best serve the client’s business objectives. This has resulted in trials and appeals... - September 03, 2011 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
New Magazine for Virtual Paralegals and Assistants
The Virtual Paralegal Training Center™ has launched a new magazine for virtual paralegals and assistants. - September 03, 2011 - Virtual Paralegal Training Center
Guy S. Emerich Named to List of Best Lawyers in America
Emerich named to list for sixth consecutive year. - September 02, 2011 - Farr Law Firm
Ragsdale Liggett Attorney, Ashley Campbell Has Been Selected as a Leader in the Law by NC Lawyers Weekly
Ashley Hufstetler Campbell has been chosen as one of the Leaders in the Law by NC Lawyers Weekly magazine. Twenty-five attorneys throughout the state were selected for the award that focuses on those who better the legal profession. - September 01, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
New company "Impera, LLC" Has a Groundbreaking Idea in the Legal Field
There has never been a service with a twist like this before. It's time to change the legal industry as we know it. Not every legal situation needs a lawyer. Impera is a new and one of a kind service in the industry that is breaking through the legal wall which has been around for centuries. Impera is here to help you in helping yourself. - September 01, 2011 - Impera, LLC
Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller, P.C. Names Lindsey R. Johnson as an Associate
Johnson will work in Maddin Hauser's Real Property and Mortgage Dispute Resolution practice group. She has represented clients in matters involving bankruptcy, commercial litigation, real property, insurance defense and negligence. - September 01, 2011 - Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller, P.C.
Florida State Representative William Snyder Receives Florida Sheriffs Association Legislative Leadership Award Honoring His Role in Protecting the Citizens of Florida
Florida Lawmaker and former career law enforcement officer Representative William Snyder receives prestigious award confirming his commitment to work to protect Florida Citizens. - August 31, 2011 - Representative William D. Snyder, FL 82
Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Named Among The Best Lawyers in America® 2012
Greenspoon Marder, a full-service business law firm celebrating 30 years, boasts a long list of attorneys who have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 (Copyright 2010 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). The list includes attorneys William... - August 31, 2011 - Greenspoon Marder
Labor Day Weekend DUIs Continue Upward Trajectory, Say DUI Defense Attorneys at the Law Office of Corso & Rhude
As Arizonans prepare for the Labor Day Weekend this year, the risk of an Arizona DUI charge increases, say the DUI defense attorneys at the Law Office of Corso & Rhude. Labor Day DUI checkpoints continue to increase the number of Arizona residents cited for Arizona DUI charges. That upward... - August 31, 2011 - Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center Announces September CLE Addressing Important Legal Skills, Ethics and More for Attorneys
With ongoing developments in legal ethics and e-Discovery, the need for more advanced skills in trial techniques, discovery and litigation holds, cloud computing developments, and more; Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following CLE web casts for September 2011: Ethical... - August 30, 2011 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Sponsored by Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC - Attorney CLE 6 Hrs Mortgage Securitization in Litigation Seminar Coming to Los Angeles Sept 10, 2011
Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC (CFLA), is the nation's premier forensic loan auditing and mortgage/litigation support company. CFLA provides the most comprehensive and competent Mortgage Securitization classes and seminars in the industry. CFLA presents its Mortgage Securitization in Litigation Seminar CLE Credited Course. - August 29, 2011 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Six Thompson & Knight Attorneys Named to “International Who’s Who of Oil and Gas Attorneys” List
Thompson & Knight is pleased to congratulate its six attorneys named to the “International Who’s Who of Oil and Gas Attorneys 2011” list by Who’s Who Legal. - August 28, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Commercial Litigation Funding Expand Team Following Successful Business Development
London-based Commercial Litigation Funding Limited expands niche commercial litigation funding expertise with the promotion of Ben Hawkins and three new appointments, as a result of new business wins - August 28, 2011 - Commercial Litigation Funding Limited
Global Digital Forensics Helps Tackle Social Media to Maximize eDiscovery Benefits
When social media and digital evidence collide, Global Digital Forensics can help. - August 27, 2011 - Global Digital Forensics
Attorney Joins Trial Practice in New York
Amy A. Lehman has joined Thompson & Knight LLP’s Trial Department as an Attorney in the New York office. - August 27, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
CPEhr Declared One of Los Angeles’ “Best Places to Work” for the Third Consecutive Year
Los Angeles based Human Resources Company CPEhr recognized as a top rated employer for the third year in a row in the LA Business Journal’s prestigious “Best Places to Work in Los Angeles” 2011 competition. - August 25, 2011 - CPE HR, Inc.
How Businesses Can Protect Against Disgruntled Employee Lawsuits
HR managers and business owners will gain valuable insight into the attorney perspective of avoiding lawsuits filed by disgruntled or ex-employees when Meghan B. Clark, Esq., a partner in the Employment Law Group of Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP, presents “How to Make Employees Unattractive... - August 24, 2011 - Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP
Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers: 9 Tips for Keeping Apartments Safe and Deterring Criminal Activity
As the tight economy creates smaller security budgets for property managers, conditions allowing crime to thrive in apartment complexes become more common. Compounding the problem is the lure of criminal activity as more people face tough times and the need for quick money. “Most crimes are... - August 23, 2011 - Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers
Global Digital Forensics Can Help Thwart Internal Cyber Threats
The Global Digital Forensics team has been fighting in the trenches as cyber intrusion responders for over two decades, evolving in lockstep with the ever changing landscape of cyber threats. So, when it comes to exposing flaws and weaknesses in an organization’s cyber security posture, that... - August 22, 2011 - Global Digital Forensics
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Understanding the Recent Bankruptcy Court Decision Regarding IP Rights from Foreign Owners"
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, one of the world's most prominent legal advisors to leading financial institutions and corporations, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Understanding the Recent Bankruptcy Court Decision Regarding Intellectual... - August 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
AMC Solutions Launches Businesses Into Their Own Private Cloud
Advanced Microcomputing Concepts brings clients the ultimate in security and virtualization with Private Cloud networks tailored to their business needs - August 21, 2011 - Advanced Microcomputing Concepts, Inc.
Orange County Private Investigator Receives Prestigious Presidents Award from the California Association of Licensed Investigators
Orange County Private Investigator Chris Woodson, CPI owner and Director of Investigations at Newport P.I. receives the prestigious Presidents Award from the California Association of Licensed Investigators. - August 19, 2011 - Newport PI Orange County Private Investigator
Attorney Melissa Brumback on Panel for Construction Contract Webinar
Melissa Brumback, partner at Ragsdale Liggett law firm in Raleigh is on faculty for Construction Contract Drafting Strategies Webinar. The webinar and teleconference is hosted by Strafford Publications. The conference provides guidance to real estate and construction counsel for drafting key provisions in construction contracts. - August 19, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC