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Texas Super Lawyers® Rising Star Edition
Klemchuk Kubasta LLP Attorneys Names to Texas Rising Stars List - April 01, 2011 - Klemchuk LLP
"The LDA: a Decade of Service to the Self-Help Litigant" is Theme of California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA) 24th Annual Conference
The California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA) will be hosting its 24th annual conference on October 14-16, 2011 at the Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center in Ontario, California. This year’s conference theme, “The LDA: A Decade of Service to the Self-Help... - March 31, 2011 - California Association of Legal Document Assistants
The Law Offices of Benjamin H. Cooper PC is Pleased to Announce the Addition of Attorney's Pooja Chawla and Lawanda D. Ross in the Practice of Labor & Employment
The Law Offices of Benjamin H. Cooper, PC welcomes Pooja Chawla, Esquire and LaWanda D. Ross, Esquire to the firms practice of Labor and Employment. Pooja Chawla received her undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in Delhi, India. Ms. Chawla practices law in Birmingham, Alabama and is a member of... - March 31, 2011 - Cooper-Johnson A Professional Law Group LLC
Employment Law Attorneys Address HR Challenges, Trends at April Seminar; Fisher & Phillips Provides Practical Solutions for Workplace Problems at Atlanta Event
Fisher & Phillips LLP, one of the nation’s leading law firms in the field of labor and employment law, will have a one-day seminar in Atlanta to address upcoming employment law changes and challenges facing employers in 2011. The “One Day, Many Solutions” seminar will be... - March 30, 2011 - Fisher Phillips Denver
SGS France Guarantees Detergent and Home Fragrance Quality
In the light of increasing demand from clients and its great expertise, SGS has expanded its detergent performance testing facilities in Aix en Provence in France. SGS is confident it can assist clients with their detergent and home fragrance requirements and new installations of washing machines and dishwashers are on hand to help with the extra work. - March 30, 2011 - SGS
Law Firm Business Development Book Receives Legal Marketing Association - Bay Area Chapter’s Highest Award
Author and consultant David King Keller of the Keller Business Development Advisory Group, received the prestigious 2011 Law Firm Practice Development Award of Excellence from the Legal Marketing Association - Bay Area Chapter for his new book, 100 Ways To Grow A Thriving Law Practice, at a... - March 27, 2011 - KBDAG
Allzone Management Solutions Now Offers Document Management Services
Allzone Management Solutions, the country’s expert service provider of Healthcare Management, is now launching their document management services. These services will help clients of all backgrounds to stay on top of paperwork and organize their documents efficiently. - March 27, 2011 - Allzone Management Solutions
Attorney Melissa Brumback's Blog Named Best Overall Blog in the Construction Industry
Ragsdale Liggett PLLC attorney Melisaa Brumback was selected among dozens of competitors to win the Best Construction Blog. - March 27, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Chester/Kubasta Lead ABA “Grey Market” Roundtable Event
Kelly Kubasta and J. F. (Jim) Chester, senior partners in the Dallas-based intellectual property law firm of Klemchuk Kubasta LLP, recently lead a roundtable discussion about the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision in Omega, S.A. v. Costco Wholesale Corp. Each quarter, the American... - March 27, 2011 - Klemchuk LLP
Parker Poe’s Melanie Dubis Partners with Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce on Social Media Policy
Dubis Denotes Rules and Restrictions for Use with Social Networking Sites. - March 27, 2011 - Melanie Dubis
Fisher & Phillips Attorneys Selected to 2011 New Jersey Super Lawyers®
Fisher & Phillips LLP announced today that four of its New Jersey attorneys are included in 2011 New Jersey Super Lawyers®, a publication which recognizes lawyers state-wide for their practices in labor and employment law. Partners Rosemary Gousman, Alan Lesnewich and Christopher Mills, along with Senior Counsel Cynthia Jacob, are honored with the distinction. - March 27, 2011 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Attorney Gary August Selected Among Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Leaders in the Law 2011
As a shareholder of the firm, August serves many high profile clients in cases involving construction law, general litigation, and insurance coverage. - March 25, 2011 - Zausmer, Kaufman, August, Caldwell & Tayler, P.C.
Gary S. Lesser, Esq, Managing Partner of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC Elected by Peers to Florida Bar Board of Governors
Gary S. Lesser, the managing partner of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC (LLL&S), has been elected by his peers to The Florida Bar Board of Governors for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 4. He will be sworn into office for a two-year term at The Florida Bar's Annual Convention in... - March 25, 2011 - Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
Byron Egan Selected for The International Who’s Who of Corporate Governance Lawyers Guide
Jackson Walker partner Byron Egan was recently selected for inclusion in The International Who’s Who of Corporate Governance Lawyers 2011. The guide will be published in May and as a chapter of The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers 2012. This marks the second time Mr. Egan... - March 24, 2011 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
James L. Conner II Named Partner at the Law Firm of Ragsdale Liggett
Jim Conner has been named partner at Ragsdale Liggett law firm in Raleigh. He heads the environmental and health care litigation practice groups. - March 24, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Fort Myers Real Estate Attorney Tyra Read Appointed to Cape Coral Construction Industry Association Board
Southwest Florida Real Estate Lawyer Tyra Read has joined the CCCIA Board of Directors. - March 24, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Markhoff & Mittman Partner Participates in Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial Dinner
Daniel Elias, Partner of Disability Law Firm, Markhoff & Mittman, P.C., and his band will help entertain the crowd and raise funds for scholarships at The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial Dinner on March 25, 2011. - March 24, 2011 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
CAPAPA Appoints New Board Members
Distinguished members of Canada's Access and Privacy Community join Board of Directors of The Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators (CAPAPA) - March 24, 2011 - CAPAPA - The Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators
Bagolie Friedman Offers Bus Safety Tips After Deadly Chinatown Bus Crashes, Steer Attention Toward Driver Certifications and Safety Guidelines
To help minimize the risk of a crash passengers request driver credentials, report aggressive driving or reckless behavior to bus carriers and/or the police, and only ride buses from established companies with solid safety records. - March 23, 2011 - Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers
SaferProducts.gov Will Aide & Educate Consumers
Philadelphia personal injury law firm Sheridan & Murray encourages buyers to utilize new site; pushes manufacturers to improve safety. - March 23, 2011 - Sheridan & Murray, LLC
LegalNichePros.com Launches Website for Lawyers to Build Successful Online Practices
Founded by attorneys Michael Waddington and Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, LegalNichePros.com specializes in online marketing and reputation management for attorneys and law firms across the U.S. - March 21, 2011 - LegalNichePro
Put a Stop to Cyber Stalkers with New ReputationDefenseOnline.com Service
ReputationDefenseOnline.com (RDO), a worldwide leader in Internet investigations, announced today that due to an ever increasing outcry for help from callers, they will be offering a unique service for those that are the victim of cyber stalking. This service will be geared to finding cyber... - March 20, 2011 - Reputation Defense Online
IBFD Launches a New Website Reinforcing Its Position as the Hub of International Tax Expertise
The International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD), the leading provider of international tax expertise announces the launch of its new website on 22 March 2011. This new website is a logical step following steady growth and the launch in 2010 of a tax research platform. - March 20, 2011 - IBFD
Christopher D. Hopkins, Esq Named General Counsel for Brand New Day Inc.
Christopher D. Hopkins, Esq was recently named General Counsel for Brand New Day, Inc. Brand New Day is a not-for-profit community development corporation. - March 20, 2011 - The Law Office of Christopher D. Hopkins, LLC
The Law Firm CrimLaw Gets a Face Lift with a New Website
Leading law firm in Australia that employs some of the best criminal lawyers re-launches the website, makes it more informative. - March 19, 2011 - CrimLaw
Michael Schless, President, The Association of Attorney-Mediators to Speak at KC’s Webcast Mediating Corporate Disputes Successfully - Avoidance Of Litigation’s Perils
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael J. Schless, President, The Association of Attorney-Mediators will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Mediating Corporate... - March 19, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Free English eBook on German Intellectual Property Law and Cease-and-Desist Letter ("Abmahnung") by SEIFRIED IP Lawyers
A gratis eBook in English language about German intellectual property law and unfair competition law, especially about the first step against an infringer, has been published: The cease-and-desist letter ("Abmahnung"). Containing two typical pre-wordes cease-and-desist clauses in the field of trademark law and unfair competition law- Also containing typical weak points of a cease-and-desist letter. - March 19, 2011 - SEIFRIED Intellectual Property Lawyers
Elder Law Attorney, Mary M. Markovich, P.A. to Facilitate Affordable Veterans Affairs Bootcamp Training in Raleigh, NC.
Attorney Mary Markovich, JD, MBA has been a North Carolina Elder Law Attorney for over 17 years. Several years ago Ms. Markovich deliberately shifted focus and went on a personal mission to work with her clients who need help in paying for long term care expenses. Mary combines the expertise of a... - March 19, 2011 - The Law Offices of Mary Markovich, PA
Fisher & Phillips Employment Law Seminar April 7 in Houston: "One Day, Many Solutions"
The Houston office of Fisher & Phillips, the national labor and employment law firm, is hosting a one day seminar for anyone with responsibility for managing people and policies impacting the workplace. - March 18, 2011 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Ragsdale Liggett Has Named David K. Liggett Managing Partner of the Law Firm
Attorney David K. Liggett has been named to succeed his father, Frank R. Liggett III as managing partner at Ragsdale Liggett PLLC, one of the most respected law firms in North Carolina. - March 17, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Collins Einhorn Attorney Deborah Hebert Promoted to Partner
Hebert focuses on insurance coverage law while devoting a significant portion of her practice to preparing coverage opinions, advising clients of their contract rights and obligations, and managing coverage litigation. - March 17, 2011 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Consumer Product Safety Information Available via CPSC Online Database
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is going live this March with its new "Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database," which can be found at www.saferproducts.gov. The Final Interpretative Rule has been published for database maintenance, along with comments from the public and responses from the CPSC. - March 17, 2011 - SGS
Datarecovery.com Releases Data Recovery Software for Mac File Systems
Datarecovery.com today announced the release of a new Apple/Mac OS version of its popular data recovery software solution, SaveMyFiles. - March 16, 2011 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.
MeinSchreibservice.de Introduces Its New Competence Centre Law & Legal
The online writing and translation agency MeinSchreibservice.de has adopted a new organisational structure; the company has been divided into eight special competence centres according to both project type and clients’ needs. - March 16, 2011 - Talentpool Solutions
Craig Martin, Partner & Co-Chair of Litigation Department, Jenner & Block to Speak at KC’s Webcast Mediating Corporate Disputes Successfully-Avoidance Litigation Perils
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Craig C. Martin, Partner, and Co-Chair of Jenner & Block’s national litigation Department will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast... - March 15, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Trust Store California Estate Planning Law Firm Launches Innovative Online Skype Centered Legal Practice
The Trust Store Estate Planning Attorneys Today Announce the Opening of the First California Trusts and Estates Law Firm to Base it's Practice Around Skype Video Teleconferencing. - March 15, 2011 - The Trust Store
Judgment Recovery Institute Celebrates Second Anniversary – Launching New Finance Option for New Students
Institute Teaches Students How to Create a New Business Enforcing Judicial Judgments - March 13, 2011 - Judgment Recovery Institute
Document Solutions, Inc. (DSi) Becomes Charter Member of Legal Service Providers Association
Document Solutions, Inc. (DSi), a litigation support, electronic discovery and digital forensics company, announced today that the firm has become a charter member of the Legal Service Providers Association (LSPA). The LSPA – dedicated to the growth and promotion of the service providers in... - March 13, 2011 - Document Solutions, Inc.
Edgilis Appoints a New Managing Director for Its Contracts & Claims Practice
Edgilis, a global leader in opportunity consulting, announced the appointment of Arthur Truman to the position of Managing Director, in charge of developing the firm’s Contracts and Claims management practice. - March 11, 2011 - Edgilis
Philip Mullins Joins Attorneys on Call Program to Provide Free Legal Advice
Attorney Philip Mullins, of Thomas, Ferguson & Mullins, L.L.P. appeared on the WRAL-TV segment Attorneys on Call, to field legal questions on Friday, March 4th. Mullins appeared as part of his community service in his role as Durham County Bar Association President for 2010-11. WRAL TV was one... - March 11, 2011 - Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P.
Costly DUIs Arise at Spring Training Baseball Games According to Corso & Rhude
Cactus League baseball games pose a very costly DUI risk for baseball fans, according to the Law Office of Corso & Rhude. In Arizona, even a first offense DUI can bring jail time. And out-of-state residents who travel to Arizona to follow their favorite baseball team are not exempt from the... - March 10, 2011 - Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC
Irving B. Levinson, Partner, K&L Gates LLP to Speak at KC’s Webcast Mediating Corporate Disputes Successfully - Avoidance Of Litigation’s Perils Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Irving B. Levinson, Partner, K&L Gates LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Mediating Corporate Disputes Successfully... - March 09, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Tax Attorneys Direct Exposes Myths of Tax Extension
A tax extension provides ample time to prepare your taxes, but they need to be done correctly and the best way to do it is through a professional tax attorney. - March 08, 2011 - Titan Tax Relief
Litigator Heidi S. Reiff of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC Installed as President Elect of Palm Beach County Justice Association
Heidi Reiff, an attorney at Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC (LLL&S) has been elected by her peers and installed as the President-Elect of the Palm Beach County Justice Association (PBCJA), an organization of more than 450 trial attorneys and paralegals in Palm Beach County that... - March 06, 2011 - Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
Attorney Kellie L. Howard-Goudy Joins Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C.
Howard-Goudy focuses her practice on professional liability claims, toxic tort and private security defense. She also holds specialties in defense litigation, including property insurance defense, contracts, premises liability and commercial litigation. - March 04, 2011 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Rachel Gebaide Appointed to Jewish Family Services Board of Directors
Attorney Rachel D. Gebaide and partner with Lowndes Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A., has been appointed to serve on the board of directors for Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando (JFS). Ms. Gebaide represents employers in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies... - March 03, 2011 - Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA) Hails Media for Shedding Light on LDA Profession
Angie Walters, Public Relations Chair for the California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA) was recently featured in the Sacramento Bee last Sunday, February 27, 2011, discussing the LDA profession and how it benefits consumers seeking low cost alternatives to attorneys. "Lower Cost Legal Help is Available" by Personal Finance Columnist, Claudia Buck is considered a “major breakthrough” for raising awareness of LDAs as “a little-known slice of the legal world." - March 03, 2011 - California Association of Legal Document Assistants
Ragsdale Liggett Attorneys Melissa Brumback, Carrie Barbee and Amy Sivon Named to Super Lawyers Magazine Rising Stars List
Melissa Brumback, Carrie Barbee and Amy Sivon, attorneys at Ragsdale Liggett have been selected as Rising Stars in Super Lawyers Magazine's prestigious list. - March 03, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Merger Law Associates New Website
Julius Csurgo, Managing Director of Merger Law Associates Ltd. is pleased to announce the launch of the company’s new website http://www.listacompany.com. The new site is sleek, social media friendly and easy to navigate. “The new site is cleaner, easier to navigate and can be viewed... - March 02, 2011 - Merger Law Associates
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center Announces March 2011 CLE Addressing Important Legal Developments and More for Attorneys
With ongoing developments in securities enforcement and white collar law; asset protection and estate planning and the tax laws; intellectual property law; corporate and employment law and data security and privacy; and more, Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following CLE web casts... - February 28, 2011 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center