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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
Phone Hacking: Does a Pursuit of the Truth Give Journalists the Right?
In light of the Scandal with Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation, legal experts from the law firm of Carlson & Meissner weigh in on the possible effect this incident will have on laws in the United States. - August 18, 2011 - Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett
Fort Myers Family Law Attorney Amy Turner to Help Big Brothers Big Sisters in Lee County
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Divorce, Marital and Family Law Attorney Amy Turner has been appointed to the Lee County Community Board for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast. - August 18, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Allzone Management Solutions Now Offers Legal Services
Outsourcing experts, Allzone Management Solutions, expanded its range of services to include legal services. Clients may now outsource their time-consuming legal tasks to knowledgeable experts through the services of Allzone Management in order to focus on other business areas. - August 18, 2011 - Allzone Management Solutions
Kirby Drake of Klemchuk Kubasta LLP Awarded Distinguished Star of Achievement
Kirby Drake, Senior Associate at Klemchuk Kubasta LLP, recently received the distinguish Star of Achievement Award as co-chair of the Dallas Bar Association Law Day Mock Voir Dire Program in Dallas, TX. - August 18, 2011 - Klemchuk LLP
Kirby Drake of Klemchuk Kubasta LLP Presents at State Bar of Texas Advanced Patent Litigation Course
Kirby Drake, Senior Associate at Klemchuk Kubasta LLP, recently presented at the State Bar of Texas Advanced Patent Litigation Course in San Antonio, TX. - August 18, 2011 - Klemchuk LLP
How2Immigrate Assists Chinese Businessmen to Obtain Investment Visas for Brazil
How2Immigrate partners with Beijing’s New NorthTop to provide assistance for Chinese businessmen interested in investing in Brazil. - August 18, 2011 - How2Immigrate
Cassels Brock Inks Enterprise Agreement with KIIAC
KIIAC President and CEO Kingsley Martin has announced Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP as the latest addition to the growing list of KIIAC clients. - August 18, 2011 - KIIAC LLC
Attorney Andrew Weinstein Recognized as Florida Legal Elite
Attorney Andrew Weinstein of the Weinstein Law Firm in Coral Springs was recently recognized in the 2011 edition of Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite™. - August 18, 2011 - Weinstein Law Firm
Tom Coler Inducted Into REBAC Hall of Fame
Owner of Buyer’s Broker of Southwest Florida Receives NAR Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council’s Highest Honor - August 17, 2011 - Buyer's Broker Of Southwest Florida
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Squire, Sanders & Dempsey as a Silver Sponsor
The Medical Tourism Association in conjunction with the 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Squire, Sanders & Dempsey as a Silver Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - August 17, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Florida Defense Lawyers Association Honors Fort Myers Attorney Traci Mckee with Young Lawyer of the Year Award
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that at the recent Annual Meeting of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association, Fort Myers Litigation Attorney Traci McKee received the James A. Dixon Young Lawyer of the Year Award for the second consecutive year. - August 17, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Capquest Systems Joins Pan-Continental Registered Agent Syndicate
After many years of providing reciprocal agency services worldwide, Capquest is pleased to announce its affiliation with the Pan-Continental Registered Agent Syndicate which will allow its services to be delivered seamlessly in nearly every jurisdiction desired by Capquest Systems’ current and future clients. - August 17, 2011 - Capquest Systems International Admin Centre
Thompson & Knight Expands Trial Practice
Nathan H. Aduddell has joined the Firm’s Trial Department as an Associate in the Dallas office. - August 17, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers Call for Stricter Safety Regulations Following Another New York Tour Bus Crash
A recent in a string of tour bus accidents in New York and New Jersey has led Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers to call for stricter safety regulations, following the Aug. 3 accident involving a tour bus that flipped on an upstate New York highway. - August 15, 2011 - Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers
Paralegaler Legal Job Board Set to Target Paralegal Jobs
Find paralegal and legal assistant jobs with Paralegaler.com. The Paralegaler.com job board is dedicated to paralegals and legal assistants with jobs arranged by city. Search for your next job. - August 15, 2011 - Affinitrix, LLC
Merino Bail Bonds Opens New Office in Humble, TX
Merino Bail Bonds has opened a new office in Humble, TX. Their new website www.harriscountybail.com allows you to submit your application and payment online. - August 15, 2011 - Merino Bail Bonds
Tamara Cross Gives Mobilehome Park Seminar on August 18, 2011 in San Diego
Tamara Cross, Managing Attorney at The Cross Law Firm, APC is presenting the Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association's (WMA) August MCM Seminar in San Diego. The topic of the seminar includes pools, parking and other tricky issues that managers and owners of mobilehome parks... - August 14, 2011 - The Cross Law Firm, APC
Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC Successfully Represents Northeast Natural Energy as Court Strikes Down Morgantown's Fracking Ban
The Circuit Court of Monongalia County, West Virginia entered summary judgment Friday overturning the City of Morgantown’s recently enacted ordinance banning horizontal drilling and fracking in and around the city. - August 13, 2011 - Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
Statement from Alaina Giordano Regarding Latest Developments in Custody Case
Alaina Giordano, the Durham mom fighting both Stage 4 breast cancer and to maintain custody of her two children, comments on the latest developments in her case. - August 13, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled 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, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled “Legal Series: The Attorney-Client Privilege and Internal Investigations 2011.” This two-hour event is... - August 13, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Thompson & Knight Expands Intellectual Property Practice
Peter J. Corcoran, III has joined Thompson & Knight’s Intellectual Property Practice Group as an Associate in the Dallas office. - August 12, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Maloney Joins Hassett & Donnelly in Hartford Office
Attorney's practice will focus on the defense of general liability claims. - August 10, 2011 - Hassett & Donnelly, PC
Barrett Joins Hassett & Donnelly in Hartford Office
Attorney's practice will focus on the defense of general liability claims. - August 10, 2011 - Hassett & Donnelly, PC
Gary S. Lesser of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC Inducted Into Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Hall of Fame
For his second consecutive year, Gary S. Lesser, Managing Partner at Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, based in West Palm Beach, has been recognized in the 2011 edition of Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite Hall of Fame, now in its third year. Out of more than 90,000 lawyers actively... - August 10, 2011 - Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith