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Free Valentine’s Day Group Wedding and Vow Renewal Ceremony
Celebrate your Love at the Annual Valentine's Day Free Vow Renewal and Wedding Ceremony in Fairfield County. The Water’s Edge at Giovannis is hosting the event in their perfect wedding facility. It is an unforgettable setting to celebrate your love on Valentine's Day. - February 10, 2011 - Mary C. Pugh CT Justice of the Peace
Yesner & Boss Law Firm Will Continue to Negotiate Short Sales
While Other Attorneys Drop Short Sale Negotiations, Tampa Bay Area Law Firm Announces It Will Continue to Negotiate These Complicated Transactions. - February 10, 2011 - Yesner & Boss, PL
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C. Attorney Donald Campbell to Moderate Panel Discussion on ABA Standards
The discussion will examine how ABA standards have fared over the years. Specifically, the focus will be whether or not these standards warrant updating, and, if so, should the structure remain the same or be modified? - February 10, 2011 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Phoenix School of Law Professor Dave Cole Named as Arizona Solicitor General
Assistant Professor and Retired Superior Court Judge Dave Cole has been appointed as the Solicitor General of the State of Arizona by Attorney General Tom Horne. Some of Cole's responsibilities will include assisting in appellate cases, administering State election laws and reviewing constitutional challenges to State laws. - February 09, 2011 - Phoenix School of Law
Ragsdale Liggett Attorney Robert Ramseur Named 2011 "Legal Elite"
Selected from more than 19,000 active attorneys in North Carolina, Business North Carolina Magaine recognizes Bobby Ramseur for the 2011 Legal Elite. - February 09, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Litscovery to Focus on Increasing Pro Bono Services
Litscovery will increase the amount of pro bono matters it accepts in the areas of electronic discovery, computer forensics, and Internet enforcement consulting. - February 09, 2011 - Litscovery
Forensics Consulting Solutions ESI Expert Releases New White Paper
Mark Walker, Director of Consulting for FCS Publishes New White Paper on ESI Technology. - February 09, 2011 - Forensics Consulting Solutions
Brach Eichler Awarded Trophy for "Lawyers Have Heart" by Essex County Chapter of the American Heart Association
Brach Eichler Awarded Trophy for "Lawyers Have Heart" by Essex County Chapter of the American Heart Association - February 09, 2011 - Brach Eichler L.L.C.
New Social Security Disability Resource for Indianapolis Residents
Indianapolis has an important new resource for those in search of information about Social Security Disability benefits. - February 08, 2011 - Disability Group, Inc.
Ponzi Schemes, Greed and the Young Lawyer That Brought It All Down in New Legal Thriller Novel by Nannarone Law Group
Greed is definitely not good. With a fast pace and excellent character development, "Ringing The Bell" (ISBN: 9781458082954) tells a story of greed reminiscent of classic Wall Street tales. - February 07, 2011 - Nannarone Law Group
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center Announces New February 2011 CLE Addressing Important Legal Developments and More for Attorneys
With ongoing developments in intellectual property law; the attorney-client privilege in the corporate context; the rapidly-evolving area of cloud computing; and new strategies for eliminating bias in the legal profession, Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following CLE web casts for... - February 07, 2011 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit Names New Principals
Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit, a Chicago area law firm, has recently named Jessica L. Ryan and Julie A. Jacobson principals of the firm. Jessica Ryan has emerged an energetic and upbeat business leader with extensive expertise in forcible entry and detainer issues, covenant and rule enforcement, and... - February 05, 2011 - Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit
Ragsdale Liggett Announces That Attorney Wiliam W. Pollock Joins Firm as Partner
William W. Pollock has become a member of the Ragsdale Liggett law firm as Partner in the litigation group. - February 04, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Houston Virtual Paralegals Opens Its Doors to Offer Attorneys Virtual Paralegal and Legal Secretarial Staffing Solutions
By utilizing virtual paralegals and legal secretaries, solo practitioners and small law firms can free themselves from routine procedural and administrative work and be able to focus on client development and relationships that will grow their practices. - February 04, 2011 - Houston Virtual Paralegals
Merger Law Associates Bullish on Demand for Public Listings on the Frankfurt Exchange
Merger Law Associates Limited (www.mergerlawassociates.com) is pleased to announce that it has been retained by 10 new clients seeking to become publicly traded on the Frankfurt Exchange. It forecasts continued strong demand for public listings during the upcoming year. Merger Law Associates has... - February 03, 2011 - Merger Law Associates
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C. Attorney Clay Farrell Selected Among Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Leaders in the Law
Farrell, who will be honored with 24 other local attorneys, concentrates his practice on multi-party, complex litigation, including litigation in the areas of environmental torts, product liability, toxic torts and emerging claims. - February 03, 2011 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Tempus-Rex Announces a Volume Discount Program
To make it easy for their clients to implement Tempus-Rex on the BlackBerries of all professionals in a firm, Tempus-Rex is pleased to announce a flexible Volume Discount Program. - February 02, 2011 - Tempus-Rex
NC ACLU Names Jay Ferguson of Thomas, Ferguson & Mullins, LLP, to Paul Green Award for Death Penalty Defense Efforts
Jay H. Ferguson has a strong sense of justice for defense against the death penalty. He has defended clients facing death, advocated against the death penalty and written numerous opinion pieces arguing against the use of the death penalty. The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina is... - February 02, 2011 - Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P.
Ragsdale Liggett Attorney Wins Case for Disabled Man, NC Court of Appeals Limits State's Power
In a case against the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Judge rules for Disabled Man. This ruling has significant implications. The Court's decision will protect North Carolinians from bureaucratic overreaching. - January 31, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Jay Ferguson of Thomas, Ferguson & Mullins, LLP, Honored by North Carolina “Super Lawyers” Magazine for 2011
Jay Ferguson has been named by North Carolina Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top attorneys in North Carolina for 2011. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named by Super Lawyers. “I appreciate being honored by my peers,” said Jay Ferguson. “On a day-to-day... - January 30, 2011 - Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P.
Having the ‘Tough Conversations’ with Mom or Dad for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness Week
According to Marietta elder law attorney, Steve Worrall, Alzheimer’s and Dementia awareness week (February 14th –21st) is the perfect time to have ‘tough conversations’ with aging parents about their wishes and plans should the disease ever strike. - January 30, 2011 - Georgia Estate Plan: Worrall Law LLC
Legal Process Outsourcing Regulatory Trends in 2011
Leading consulting firm Fronterion has released a guide to the changing regulatory landscape for legal outsourcing in 2011. There is the potential for rule changes which could place outsourcing agreements under increased scrutiny or even have a material impact on the ability of law firms and companies to send legal work to external providers. - January 29, 2011 - Fronterion
Marietta Estate Planning Lawyer Urges You to Add Estate Planning to Your List of Resolutions This Year
Resolving to get your legal affairs in order is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your family, wishes and assets are protected if something unexpectedly happens to you this year. - January 28, 2011 - Georgia Estate Plan: Worrall Law LLC
Mesriani Law Group Helps Discrimination Victim Secure $ 60,000 Settlement
Expert employment lawyers of Mesriani Law Group have successfully obtained $60,000 as settlement for an employment lawsuit filed by an employee, a phlebotomist technician, against some co-workers, supervisor, and management in a medical facility. The claim involved discrimination based on national... - January 28, 2011 - Mesriani Law Group
Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP Names Emily Milligan, Christopher Rizzo and Ethan Silver Counsel
Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP (www.clm.com) is pleased to announce that Emily Milligan, Christopher Rizzo and Ethan L. Silver have been promoted to counsel, effective January 1, 2011. All were formerly associates of the Firm. "We are pleased to recognize that Emily, Chris and Ethan have... - January 27, 2011 - Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP
Nevada Law Firm Appoints Sarah Harmon Partner
Bailey Kennedy celebrates tenth anniversary with appointment of fourth partner - January 26, 2011 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
Albon Head Honored with 2010 Silver Anniversary Mustang Award
Albon Head, a partner in Jackson Walker’s Forth Worth office, was selected to receive Southern Methodist University’s 2010 Silver Anniversary Mustang Award. Mr. Head was honored on January 22 in Dallas, at SMU’s halftime of their men’s basketball game against Southern... - January 26, 2011 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Bayshore Solutions Delivers Custom Web Development in 10 Days for Redgrave LLP Information Law Firm
Tampa Web design and development firm Bayshore Solutions features the Redgrave LLP website as an example of not only a full brand identity engagement, but featuring a website design and launch in a nontraditional timeline of only 10 business days. Bayshore Solutions partnered with the Information... - January 23, 2011 - Bayshore Solutions
Brian J. Massengill, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: Auditors’ Liability - How to Avoid Casualties
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Brian J. Massengill, Partner, Co-Leader, Professional Liability Practice Group, Mayer Brown LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - January 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Barrie Prinz, Associate General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, Deloitte LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: Auditors’ Liability - How to Avoid Casualties
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Barrie Prinz, Associate General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, Deloitte LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal... - January 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Gary F. Bendinger, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: Auditors’ Liability - How to Avoid Casualties
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Gary F. Bendinger, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series for 2011: Auditors’... - January 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Robert Hubbell, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: Auditors’ Liability - How to Avoid Casualties
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert Hubbell, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series for 2011:... - January 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Dr. Alex Grecu, Senior Consultant, National Economic Research Associates, Inc. to Speak at KC’s Labor Law Hot Topics: Wage & Hour Issues Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Dr. Alex Grecu, Senior Consultant, National Economic Research Associates, Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Labor Law... - January 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
James R. Beyer, Director-Employment Law- Americas, Accenture Legal Group LLP to Speak at KC’s Labor Law Hot Topics: Wage & Hour Issues Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that James R. Beyer, Director-Employment Law- Americas, Accenture Legal Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Labor Law Hot... - January 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Steven M. Gutierrez, Chair, Labor and Employment Practice Group, Holland & Hart LLP to Speak at KC’s Labor Law Hot Topics: Wage & Hour Issues Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Steven M. Gutierrez, Partner and Chair, Labor and Employment Practice Group, Holland & Hart LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast... - January 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Gregory F. Jacob, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP to Speak at KC’s Labor Law Hot Topics: Wage & Hour Issues Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Gregory F. Jacob, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Labor Law Hot Topics: Wage &... - January 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Digital Archive Chooses Hot Neuron's Clustify to Cluster e-Discovery Documents
Digital Archive will use Hot Neuron's Clustify software to provide conceptual clustering and near-duplicate identification services for e-discovery to its partners and clients. - January 22, 2011 - Hot Neuron LLC
St. Louis Injury and Accident Attorney, Grant J. Shostak, of Shostak & Shostak, LLC, Offers Free Book to Missouri Accident Victims
Personal injury attorney, Grant J. Shostak, has co-authored a book written specifically for victims of car and truck accidents in Missouri. "The Missouri Accident Book" answers the most common questions facing persons injured in an auto or truck accident in Missouri. - January 21, 2011 - Shostak & Shostak, LLC
Melanie Black Dubis Serves as a Featured Speaker at Continuing Education Presentation
Parker Poe Attorneys Present: “The New Water Cooler: Legal Adventures In Social Networking” - January 21, 2011 - Melanie Dubis
Mike Lee Resigns from Mazuma Capital Board of Directors to Take His Senate Seat in 2011
Mazuma Capital announced the resignation of newly elected Senator Mike Lee. Senator Lee, who served on the Mazuma Capital Board of Directors, is the youngest elected member of the U.S. Senate and the first new senator Utah has had in 18 years. Lee made national headlines when he defeated then... - January 20, 2011 - Mazuma Capital
Family Attorney James Evans Awarded Distinguished Board Certification
The Texas Board of Legal Specialization will induct attorney James W. Evans as Board Certified Family Lawyer. As a Board Certified Family Lawyer, Mr. Evans has substantial, relevant experience in the field of family law and has demonstrated special competence in that area of law. There are more... - January 20, 2011 - Evans Family Law Group
Business Leader Media Announces Law Offices of Kravitz & Guerra, P.A. as a South Florida Top 100 Small Business Honoree
Genilde Guerra will be honored by Business Leader,on behalf of Law Offices of Kravitz & Guerra, for the Top 100 South Florida business awards. - January 20, 2011 - Law Offices of Kravitz & Guerra, P.A.
Kevin J. Lombardo, Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for Attorneys Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today Kevin J. Lombardo, Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for... - January 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Suzanne D. Reifman, Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for Attorneys Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today Suzanne D. Reifman, Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for Attorneys. - January 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Brian Graham, Partner, Strasburger & Price LLP – Austin to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for Attorneys Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today Brian Graham, Partner, Strasburger & Price LLP - Austin will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for... - January 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Steven Brotherton, Partner, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for Attorneys Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today Steven Brotherton, Partner, Export Controls Practice Group, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal... - January 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Andrew D. Irwin, Counsel, Steptoe and Johnson LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for Attorneys Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today Andrew D. Irwin, Counsel, Steptoe and Johnson LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for... - January 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Greenspoon Marder Announces New Shareholders
Greenspoon Marder, a full-service business law firm, has announced three new shareholders to its ever-expanding team. The firm has seen steady growth over the past couple of years, focusing its expansion on key practice areas, which has proven to be beneficial in the difficult economy. New... - January 19, 2011 - Greenspoon Marder
Greenspoon Marder Named as Top Law Firm
Greenspoon Marder, a full-service business law firm, has been named by the South Florida Legal Guide as one of the “2011 Top Law Firms” in South Florida. The list is a compilation of nominations by the South Florida Legal Guide’s Top Attorneys and Top Up & Comers for... - January 19, 2011 - Greenspoon Marder
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