Legal & Law News
Get briefed on legal announcements, appointments, actions, awards, education and initiatives. Learn about new hires, law practices, law society news and issues affecting public policy, the justice system and the legal profession.
In Case of a Car Accident: Michigan Auto Accident Lawyers Release New iPhone App
This free app from Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. is the first mobile app created by a Michigan law firm for accident and injury victims. - June 08, 2011 - Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
Three Law Students Will Gain "On-the-Job Training" This Summer at Henderson Franklin
The Southwest Florida law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to welcome three law students Michael Fant, Samuel Farkas and Erik Hanson as part of its Summer Associate Program. - June 08, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
John M. Phillips Departed Morgan & Morgan to Open the Law Office of John M. Phillips
Law Office will specialize in civil, criminal and military law with “personal attention” and advise media free of charge. - June 07, 2011 - Law Office of John M Phillips
ServeFinder.net Now Offering Free Listings to All Process Servers Nationwide
ServeFinder, a directory for Process Servers to showcase their websites, is now offering the ability to list your Process Service company for free. - June 06, 2011 - ServeFinder
Sixteen Thompson & Knight Attorneys Named “Best Lawyers in Dallas” by D Magazine
The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate its 16 attorneys selected for inclusion in D Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in Dallas 2011” list, which is featured in the magazine’s June issue. The following are the Firm’s 16 attorneys honored in... - June 04, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C. Adds Attorney Julie Nichols
Nichols to focus a significant portion of her practice to insurance coverage matters and provide advice to clients with respect to coverage opinions, coverage analysis, and the litigation of declaratory actions involving issues of insurance coverage. - June 04, 2011 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Katrina Blodgett, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, Federal Trade Commission to Speak at KC’s Federal Privacy Legislation in 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Katrina Blodgett, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, Federal Trade Commission will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - June 03, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Giordano Asks Court for Stay in Custody Case
The children of Alaina Giordano -- a Durham cancer survivor who is battling Stage 4 breast cancer -- would be moved to Chicago June 17 without the intervention of the judge in the original custody case. - June 02, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
Thomas J Sherwood Law Purchases Two Shuttle Buses to Donate to Local Church
Thomas J Sherwood Law purchased two shuttle buses to donate to the Turkey Creek Church of God for transporting the youth and elderly to church services. - June 02, 2011 - Thomas J Sherwood Law
Local Veteran Attorney Speaks at Memorial Day Service
As hundreds gathered at National Vietnam War Museum for Memorial Day Service, Wade B Coye was honored to speak to the crowd. - June 02, 2011 - Coye Law Firm
Jude Anne Carluccio Joins Krieg DeVault’s Employee Benefits and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Practices; Will Establish Firm’s Legal Presence in Minneapolis
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Jude Anne Carluccio has joined the law firm of Krieg DeVault in an Of Counsel capacity. She will be an integral member of the firm’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Practice Groups and will... - June 02, 2011 - Krieg DeVault
Santa Barbara DUI Lawyer Launches Informative New Website
Former Deputy District Attorney, William Aron is pleased to announce the launch of a new DUI website with helpful information and resources regarding DUI and DMV law. The new website, www.SantaBarbaraDuiLaw.com includes comprehensive information regarding DUI Prosecution, with specific information... - June 01, 2011 - Wiliam M. Aron Santa Barbara DUI Lawyer
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center Announces June 2011 CLE Addressing Important Legal Developments and More for Attorneys
With new developments in securities law, regulation and corporate governance (including new rules by the SEC and new developments under Dodd-Frank); employment and labor law (ADA); intellectual property; litigation, and more, Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following CLE web casts... - May 31, 2011 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Medical Debt in Southern California? Cohen Firm Offers Bankruptcy Services.
The Cohen Firm has announced the launch of a new facet of the bankruptcy practice to meet the needs of individuals in Southern California who are going through a financial crisis because of medical debt. According to a study reported by the American Journal of Medicine in 2009, over sixty percent... - May 29, 2011 - The Cohen Firm
LexisNexis India Announces the Launch of the MLJ Civil Court Manual
The Encyclopedia of Central Acts with Important Rules, new thoroughly revised & updated 14th edition - May 29, 2011 - LexisNexis India
LA Personal Injury Law Firm MarkGraysonLaw.com Now Offers Free Personal Injury Case Evaluation
LA personal injury law firm, Grayson & Grayson now offers free case evaluation. The form can be filled at: http://www.markgraysonlaw.com/ - May 27, 2011 - MarkGraysonLaw.com
Free e-Book on German and European Marketing and Advertising Law Released
Free e-book on German and European marketing law, German and European law regarding unfair practices, focusing especially European law regarding unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices released. - May 27, 2011 - SEIFRIED Intellectual Property Lawyers
Thompson & Knight Again Honored by Latin Lawyer
According to the Latin Lawyer editors, Thompson & Knight is a “renowned oil and gas firm” with “important talent dedicated to the region.” The directory also commends the Firm’s “strong offices in Monterrey and Mexico City” as well as its... - May 27, 2011 - Thompson & Knight
Phoenix School of Law Professor to Receive American Bar Association’s Top Professionalism Award
Assistant Law Professor Keith Swisher honored with award for Professionalism and Ethics. - May 26, 2011 - Phoenix School of Law
NAMWOLF Expands 10th Anniversary Sponsor List: Prudential Financial, Panasonic, and We Energies
NAMWOLF announces Prudential Financial, Panasonic, and We Energies 2011 Commemorative Sponsorship to support minority and women-owned law firms. - May 26, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
New Jersey Tax Attorneys Open New Office, Help with Offshore Account IRS Amnesty Program
The Thorn Law Group has opened a satellite office in New Jersey to better serve the Tri-State area -- with a special focus on bringing taxpayers with offshore bank accounts into compliance during a limited-time IRS amnesty program. The Thorn Law Group is an international tax boutique law firm that... - May 26, 2011 - thorn law group
Cincinnati Employment and Business Lawyer Launched a Web Site
Robert A. Klingler Co., LPA, a Cincinnati, Ohio employment and business lawyer, launched a web site with the help of PaperStreet Web Design. - May 25, 2011 - PaperStreet Web Design
Andre Barlow, Partner, Doyle, Barlow & Mazard PLLC to Speak at KC’s Premerger Notification Compliance and Litigation Update: A 2011 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Andre Barlow, Partner, Doyle, Barlow & Mazard PLLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Premerger Notification Compliance... - May 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Klemchuk Kubasta LLP - Launches New Social Media Law Practice Group
The Dallas-based intellectual property (IP) law firm of Klemchuk Kubasta LLP announces that Partner Darin M. Klemchuk has been selected to lead the firm’s new Social Media Law Practice Group. With the explosion of social media — Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn — businesses can... - May 20, 2011 - Klemchuk LLP
TransGuardian Conducts Packed USA PATRIOT Act-AML Seminar at the New York Diamond Dealers Club
TransGuardian held three PATRIOT Act Compliance (PAC) Anti-Money Laundering (AML) workshops at the New York Diamond Dealers Club (DDC). More than fifty diamond and jewelry business owners came and became compliant. Some flew in from as far away as Indiana. Moshe Mosbacher, the DDC President,... - May 19, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Managing Partner of Fisher & Phillips Washington D.C. Office Named to ‘Top Ten People Who Made a Difference in the South’
Dennis Cuneo, the managing partner of the Washington D.C. office of Fisher & Phillips LLP, has been named for the third time as one of the “Top Ten People Who Made a Difference in the South” by Southern Business & Development Magazine (SBD). He was named this year because of his... - May 19, 2011 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Fisher & Phillips Partners Re-Elect Thomas Rebel to Management Committee Labor & Employment Attorney to Serve Three More Years
The partners at Atlanta-based Fisher & Phillips LLP have re-elected Thomas P. Rebel to the firm’s Management Committee. Rebel has served on the Management Committee for 12 years and has been with the firm for 33 years. His new three-year term begins June 1. Fisher & Phillips is one of the largest labor and employment law firms in the United States. - May 19, 2011 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Jackson Walker Named a "Go-To Law Firm of the World’s Leading Companies"
Jackson Walker was once again selected for inclusion in Corporate Counsel magazine’s annual list of “The Go-To Law Firms of the World's Leading Companies.” The firm was chosen by in-house counsel of Fortune 500 companies as their “Go-To” law firm in the following... - May 19, 2011 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer Creates Student Bullying Infographic
An infographic on student bullying in the United States was recently created by the Michigan personal injury lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. The infographic was created to display the facts and statistics about student bullying. Student bullying in schools in the United States is a serous... - May 19, 2011 - Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. Receives 2011 Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Pinnacle Award
Local Law Firm Honored as Small Entrepreneurial Business - May 19, 2011 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Attorney Gary August Elected Vice Chair of Residential Builders' and Maintenance and Alteration Contractors' Board
August is one of three people representing the general public on the organization’s nine-member board. - May 19, 2011 - Zausmer, Kaufman, August, Caldwell & Tayler, P.C.
Thomas J Sherwood Law Hits New All Time High for Client Loan Modifications
Thomas J Sherwood Law hit a new milestone today by helping their 150th client secure a mortgage loan modification. - May 17, 2011 - Thomas J Sherwood Law
For Knowledge Mosaic, When Going Up Against Giants, Technology is the Great Equalizer
Once a start-up, then an upstart - and now positioned to be a game changer, Knowledge Mosaic Inc. releases the third version of its online platform today, continuing its tradition of creatively and flexibly applying advanced technology. - May 17, 2011 - Knowledge Mosaic Inc.
Launch of Legal Playground - "Craigslist for Lawyers"
Legal Playground is the latest social media site and mobile app that connects lawyers with clients and prospective clients. While maintaining the integrity of the profession, Legal Playground brings a touch of personality to the cyberspace medium. - May 17, 2011 - Legal Playground
DDC NY President Mosbacher Highlights Alliance with TransGuardian at Major Industry Seminar
Moshe Mosbacher, President of the Diamond Dealers Club (DDC) of New York, hosted a seminar on tax laws pertaining to foreign assets on May 12, 2011 at the DDC’s Fifth Avenue premises. Jonathan Kaiman, Accountant and Auditor, organized the event, at which the guest speaker was Joseph... - May 16, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
The Look Store Names Stibor Group as Corporate Counsel - Strategic Corporate Law Firm Leads Equity Financing & E-Commerce for New Celebrity Affiliated Online Store
Stibor Grou – a boutique corporate law firm based in Las Vegas – has been formally named outside general counsel for The Look Store, a new celebrity driven online store, which allows consumers to view products through video content, read reviews and expert opinion and shop through celebrity partnered unique online stores with exclusive celebrity product lines. - May 14, 2011 - Stibor Group
Los Angeles Personal Injury Law Firm, Grayson & Grayson Launches New Website, MarkGraysonLaw.com
LA personal injury law firm, Grayson and Grayson have unveiled their new website MarkGraysonLaw.com. The website can be reached at: www.MarkGraysonLaw.com - May 14, 2011 - MarkGraysonLaw.com
Maalouf Ashford & Talbot Senior Partner John J. Maalouf is Ranked as One of the Top 10 International Trade & Finance Lawyers in the United States - 2011
Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP, one of the world’s leading international trade and finance law firms, today announced that John J. Maalouf, Senior Partner of the Firm, has for the sixth consecutive year been ranked as one of the Top 10 International Trade & Finance Lawyers in the U.S. - May 14, 2011 - Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP
Coye Law Firm Case Manager Prepares for the Florida Bar
The staff of the Coye Law Firm are celebrating a dedicated case manager in her law school graduation and scheduled Florida bar examination. - May 14, 2011 - Coye Law Firm
Ronen Arad, Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Speak at KC’s 2011 Patent Reform Act Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Ronen Arad, Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “2011 Patent Reform Act LIVE... - May 13, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Historic Washington Legislation Protects Sharks
Washington Governor Signed SB 5688 into Law Today, Making the State First in the Continental U.S. to Ban Shark Fins - May 12, 2011 - COARE (The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education)
Attorney James L. Conner II Selected for Membership in National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Fewer than 5% of the state's mediators and arbitrators are selected for membership in the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. Ragsdale Liggett attorney Jim Conner is admitted into the academy. - May 12, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Melissa M. Beck Honored with the New York City Bar’s McDonald Award
Melissa M. Beck, Chief Executive Officer of Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT), received the New York City Bar Association's 2011 Kathryn A. McDonald Award for Excellence in Service to Family Court on May 11, 2011. LIFT is the only nonprofit organization in New York City dedicated to empowering Family Court litigants to successfully self-advocate in Court. With the recent cuts to the State Court’s budget, Beck’s leadership and LIFT's services are needed more than ever. - May 12, 2011 - Legal Information for Families Today
Mj Patel Law Group Founded to Serve the Needs of Atlanta Business Owners
MJ Patel Law Group, a law firm focused on providing business owners with the highest quality legal counsel and services, opened this week on May 2, 2011 in Atlanta. - May 08, 2011 - MJ Patel Law Group
Bonita Springs Attorney David Cook Achieves Circuit Civil Mediation Certification
Bonita Springs Real Estate Attorney David Cook is now certified as a circuit civil mediator by the Florida Supreme Court. - May 08, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Havers Online and on JustCite: New Partnership to Promote Barristers
Justis Publishing has taken Havers Online’s highly acclaimed bibliographic information on 11,500 practising barristers, and is publicising them and the work that they do in a completely new and more easily searchable way by adding them to the JustCite citator, where they'll be cross-referenced against their cases. - May 07, 2011 - Justis Publishing Ltd
Memphis Area Law Firm Darrell Castle & Associates PLLC Announces Launch of New Legal Issues Blog
As of April 2011, the law firm of Darrell Castle & Associates has a new blog focused on Memphis area legal resources. The firm hopes to serve Shelby County residents by offering commentary on everyday financial and safety legal issues and tips from their staff about frugal living in... - May 06, 2011 - Darrell Castle & Associates PLLC
Knowledge Mosaic Offers Free Access to Upgraded Dodd-Frank Rulemaking Tracker
Knowledge Mosaic's newly upgraded Dodd-Frank Rulemaking Tracker offers powerful searching, customizable alerts, and vital resources all from a single page. This flexible tool is fully functional for all Knowledge Mosaic subscribers, a free version is also available allowing anyone to track rule changes and more. - May 05, 2011 - Knowledge Mosaic Inc.
Attorney Jim Conner is a Featured Environmental Law Speaker
Ragsdale Liggett partner, James L. Conner II is a featured speaker at the annual Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Law Section of the NC State Bar Association. - May 05, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Attorney Andrew Weinstein a Featured Speaker at the 2011 Florida PIP Insurance Litigation Seminar
Attorney Andrew Weinstein of the Weinstein Law Firm recently spoke at the 2011 Florida Personal Injury Protection Litigation Seminar at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel. The one-day seminar provided attorneys as well as insurance claims adjusters with an update and analysis of Florida... - May 05, 2011 - Weinstein Law Firm