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Leading Computer Forensics Expert Kris Haworth Launches New Company – The Forensics Group
Nationally renowned computer forensics expert Kris Haworth announced today the launch of a new Bay Area company, The Forensics Group. The firm will provide a wide variety of electronic investigative services and litigation support to corporations and major law firms. Haworth, who will lead the... - January 18, 2011 - The Forensics Group
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Attorney Michael McCabe to Workers' Compensation Team
The Southwest Florida law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to welcome Attorney Michael McCabe to the Workers' Compensation defense team. - January 16, 2011 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
South Florida Legal Guide Picks David Edelstein as Top Lawyer in Criminal Defense
For the third year in a row, The CEO Publishing Group has named David M. Edelstein as a "Top Lawyer" in criminal defense. The South Florida Legal Guide is the authoritative guide in the the region for people and businesses who require legal talent. The Guide recognizes attorneys based... - January 14, 2011 - Criminal Lawyer David M Edelstein PA
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast - A Review of Supreme Court's 2010 Term and Preview of What's Coming Next
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 A Review of Supreme Court's 2010 Term and Preview of What's Coming Next. This two-hour event is scheduled on September... - January 13, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Animators at Law Produces Record Setting E-Brief for Prominent Litigation
Animators at Law, a leading national provider of litigation support services, announces that it has produced what it believes to be a record-setting series of e-briefs (also called electronic briefs). The firm reports that in its latest e-brief project, it created over 60,000 hyperlinks in over... - January 11, 2011 - Animators at Law
Business Expectations LLC is Accepting New Clients: Providing In-House Counsel Services at Contract Rates
Services in Contract Drafting, Agreements, & Patent Applications. - January 10, 2011 - Business Expectations LLC
Aidan P. O’Connor Joins Pashman Stein as Member
Former Federal Prosecutor, O’Connor to Lead Firm’s White Collar Criminal Defense Practice. - January 09, 2011 - Pashman Stein
IMS Recognized as a Florida Company to Watch
GrowFL recently named 50 companies to its inaugural class of “Companies to Watch,” including IMS ExpertServices. Four other companies in Pensacola, Florida were also recognized on this elite list of rapidly growing Florida companies: Avalex Technologies, Compass Solar Energy, H2... - January 09, 2011 - IMS ExpertServices
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto Names Five Partners
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto, one of the nation’s premier intellectual property law firms, is pleased to announce that Stephen E. Belisle of the Washington, D.C. office and Christopher P. Borello, Alicia A. Russo, Christopher E. Loh and Robert S. Schwartz, all of the New York... - January 07, 2011 - Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto
Seward & Kissel Names Two Partners and One Counsel
Seward & Kissel LLP (www.sewkis.com) is pleased to announce that Jeffrey M. Berman and Michael S. Timpone have been elected Partners and Michael E. O’Brien as Counsel, effective January 1, 2011. All were previously Associates of the Firm. “All of these individuals have contributed... - January 07, 2011 - Seward & Kissel LLP
MedicalMalpracticeLawyers.com: A New, Free Resource That Helps You Find Important Answers
MML Holdings LLC announces that MedicalMalpracticeLawyers.com, a national lawyer-finding service, is now available. This free service connects local medical malpractice lawyers with those having claims against doctors, pharmacists, hospitals, etc. - January 07, 2011 - MML Holdings LLC
JLT Reintroduces New York Lawyers Professional Liability Policy
JLT Facilities, Inc., part of the Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) Group, has reintroduced a new updated Lawyers Professional Liability coverage form for 1 to 25 attorney(s) located in New York. JLT now insures attorneys in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ,... - January 06, 2011 - JLT Facilities, Inc.
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center Announces Jan. 2011 CLE - Expert Discovery and Federal Rules Amendments; Intellectual Property Cases before Supreme Court; 2010 Tax Relief Act
Responding to the need for information concerning new laws, rules, regulations and court decisions, Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following CLE web casts for January 2011 covering important topics for corporate, securities and white collar attorneys; Intellectual Property... - January 06, 2011 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
George W. Abele, Esquire, Partner, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP to Speak at KC’s A Review of Supreme Court's 2010 Term and Preview of What's Coming Next Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that George W. Abele, Esquire, Partner, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: "A Review of... - January 06, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
“Community” Played Special Part in Grand Opening of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC’s New Office Building in Boca Raton
A sense of community commitment resonated throughout Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC’s recent grand opening of its new 12,188-square-foot office building located at Corporate Plaza in Boca Raton. From the official ribbon-cutting that included representatives from the various... - January 06, 2011 - Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC
Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit Names New Managing Principal
Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit, a Chicago area law firm serving Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Florida and Arizona has named Matthew L. Moodhe as Managing Principal. - January 06, 2011 - Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit
Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys to Sponsor the First Ever Sturgis Road Show Event, April 2011 in Harrisburg, PA
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota is on the bucket list for most motorcycle enthusiasts; it is the 'Mecca' of motorcycle rallies. But many people can't get to Sturgis so a few of the legendary players in South Dakota decided to take the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on the road. Introducing: The Sturgis Road Show. Presented by the Legendary Buffalo Chip, Loud American Roadhouse and Motoring USA. - January 05, 2011 - Brown, Koro & Romag
Attorney Ashley Campbell Named to Board of Directors for StepUP Ministry
Ashley Campbell, attorney at Ragsdale Liggett has been named to the Board of Directors of StepUP Ministry, a Wake County non-profit interfaith agency that helps participants establish self sufficiency. - January 05, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
New York Attorney Now Accepting Fosamax-Related Femur Fracture Cases
The Commack, New York law firm of Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C. is accepting cases on behalf of women and men who took the prescription medication Fosamax and later suffered a hip/thigh fracture. - January 05, 2011 - Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C.
JJL Technologies Corp Announced the Release of Its Cutting Edge Smart Phone App to Android Platform Users Nationwide
“After the release of the iphone app of TrueServe™ in April 2010, we immediately started focusing on expanding our client base by creating the Android and Blackberry app," stated Scott Levine, President & CEO of JJL Process and JJL Technologies." - January 04, 2011 - JJL Process Corp.
Kent W. Meyer, MBA, PhD, JD, LLM Announces the Law Offices of Kent W. Meyer's Expansion Plan for 2011
Kent W. Meyer, MBA, PhD, JD, LLM, is pleased to announce the Law Offices of Kent W. Meyer 's expansion planned for 2011. Dr. Meyer has committed himself to teaching at McGeorge School of Law and California State University, Sacramento for several years but is now moving to expand his personal practice. The Law Offices of Kent W. Meyer specializes in the areas of Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Business Law and Taxation from a domestic and international standpoint. - December 31, 2010 - Kent W. Meyer Law
Top Trademark Trends of 2010
Top stories of the year in the world of trademarks involve Facebook, The Gap, and reality television stars. Attorney Erik Pelton summarizes the year's most interesting trademark developments. - December 24, 2010 - Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC
LeValley Napolitano & McMenamin, P.L. Announces Launch of New Web Site to Further Assist Home and Commercial Property Owners
LeValley, Napolitano & McMenamin, P.L., ("LNMPL") a Florida-based law firm representing residential and commercial property owners, has announced the roll out of its new Web site designed to enhance user experience and demand. FLLawOnline.com is the web site for Florida insurance... - December 23, 2010 - LeValley Napolitano & McMenamin, P.L.
Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Recognized as Highest Rated in Central Florida
Three attorneys from Greenspoon Marder, a full-service business law firm, have been named in the December issue of Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine among the Top Lawyers in Central Florida. The list includes attorneys in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties and is a product of a partnership... - December 22, 2010 - Greenspoon Marder
Attorney Paul Lancia Advises Massachusetts Property Owners to Clean Icy Walkways
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Maybe not, if property owners pay attention to the Massachusetts Supreme Court. A recent ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court makes it easier for people injured on snow covered walkways to successfully sue those property owners who don't clear... - December 22, 2010 - Attorney Paul Lancia
Dr. Lillian Glass Wins Copyright Infringement Trial Against Marsha Petrie Sue
On December 9, 2010, a jury in the Federal Court in Los Angeles, California unanimously found in favor of media personality Dr. Lillian Glass in her copyright infringement trial against Marsha Petrie Sue, an author and professional speaker from Arizona. - December 18, 2010 - Dr. Lillian Glass
Attorney Cindy Salvo Interviewed by Fox Business Concerning Trademark Infringement Advice for Small Businesses
Cindy Salvo, founding partner of The Salvo Law Firm, P.C., was quoted by Fox Business regarding advice for small business owners who are accused of trademark infringement. - December 18, 2010 - The Salvo Law Firm, P.C.
Fort Myers Attorney Luis Rivera Elected Stockholder at Southwest Florida Law Firm
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Luis E. Rivera II has become a stockholder. He joined Henderson Franklin in May 2005 and is an attorney in firm’s Commercial Litigation division. Rivera focuses his practice in creditors'... - December 18, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Fronterion Announces Top 10 Legal Outsourcing Trends
Following a breakthrough year for LPO, Fronterion reveals Top 10 Trends in Legal Outsourcing for 2011. Major themes include a rise in 'onshore' outsourcing and increased regulatory focus. - December 17, 2010 - Fronterion
Fort Myers Attorney Amanda Brock Appointed to REIS Board of Governors
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Land Use Attorney Amanda Brock has been elected to the Board of Governors of the Real Estate Investment Society (“REIS”). REIS is an organization dedicated to assisting members in the effective... - December 16, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Jackson Walker Named to BTI Client Service A-Team List
Jackson Walker has once again earned the title of “unparalleled leader in client service” on the BTI Client Service A-Team 2011 list. The distinction recognizes Jackson Walker as a top client service leader serving Fortune 1000 companies. The BTI Consulting Group’s A-Team 2011... - December 16, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Brach Eichler Presents "Burton L. Eichler Award" to St. Barnabas Medical Center’s Dr. Ronald Chamberlain
First Annual Eichler Award Honors the Legacy of Healthcare Law Pioneer, Recognizes ‘Top Doc’s’ Civic Contributions - December 15, 2010 - Brach Eichler L.L.C.
Law Office of Michael J. Gravlin Expands Its Chicago Law Firm
The Law Office of Michael J. Gravlin announced Monday that it has hired Chicago lawyer Sid R. Klemm.The Law Office of Michael J. Gravlin is a Chicago law firm founded in 1996 that handles cases involving personal injury, workers compensation, medical malpractice, auto accidents, construction accidents, mesothelioma, asbestos claims, nursing home negligence, premises liability and slip and fall. - December 15, 2010 - Law Office of Michael J. Gravlin
Justis Publishing to Host Largest Online Collection of British Virgin Islands Judgments Ever
New Justis BVI Judgments series to bring hundreds of electronically searchable documents to a worldwide audience for the first time - December 15, 2010 - Justis Publishing Ltd
Tempus-Rex Announces a Reseller Relationship with Wireless Experts
Tempus-Rex and Wireless Experts combine forces to help their customers in the legal and professional services industries increase revenue and productivity while reducing the cost of mobile communications. - December 12, 2010 - Tempus-Rex
Free Report from Markhoff & Mittman Examines How to Take Care of Your Knees
Markhoff & Mittman releases a series of free reports, "For Your Health - The Disabiity Guys Guides," to help people learn more about the various illnesses and injuries that keep them from their jobs. The first report focuses on knee pain and injuries. - December 09, 2010 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
The Building Envelope Science Institute Releases Dates for Defective "Chinese" Drywall Certification Courses Offered in 2011
The Building Envelope Science Institute has been active in providing solutions for the Defective (Chinese, Corrosive) Drywall since October 2009 offering certification courses for inspecting and remediating homes or commercial buildings. - December 08, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Legal Crisis Management for Corporate Counsel—Upcoming December 8 CLE from Celesq® AttorneysEd Center
Insider trading investigations, Congressional inquiries, product malfunctions, environmental accidents and rogue employees causing corporate scandals can cause any general counsel sleepless nights. Celesq® AttorneysEd Center announced an important new CLE webcast designed to help general... - December 08, 2010 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Book Details Employment and Compensation of 35,000 Attorneys in U.S. Federal Agencies. Not All Jobs Are Created Equal.
With salaries that can exceed $250,000 for attorneys and $100,000 for law clerks, Federal agencies provide surprisingly good opportunities for some. - December 06, 2010 - Lawyerup Press LLC
New York Attorney Now Accepting Reglan-Induced Tardive Dyskinesia
The law office of Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C. announced today the firm is now accepting cases on behalf of people who used the prescription drug Reglan and later developed tardive dyskinesia, a neurological disorder that causes uncontrollable, repetitive movements of the body, such as grimacing,... - December 05, 2010 - Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C.
Fort Myers Attorney John Agnew Elected to Lee County Bar Association Executive Board
The Southwest Florida law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney John Agnew has been elected member-at-large to the 2011 Executive Council of the Lee County Bar Association. - December 05, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Fort Myers Attorney Luis Rivera Appointed to United States Bankruptcy Trustee Panel
The Southwest Florida law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Luis E. Rivera II, has been appointed by the United States Trustee to the panel of trustees in bankruptcy for the Middle District of Florida (Fort Myers Division). - December 05, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Mary Joan Hoene Returns to Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP as Counsel
Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP is pleased to announce that former partner Mary Joan Hoene has rejoined the firm as Counsel in the Corporate Department, effective today. She was previously Counsel to SNR Denton US LLP. “We are delighted to welcome Mary Joan back,” said Steve Glusband,... - December 03, 2010 - Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP
Ron Bell, Attorney Supports ʻCircle of Redʼ Fundraiser in Albuquerque
Circle of Red is an elite group of powerful women who have the influence and resources to significantly impact the local community with the American Heart Associations message. Men are always encouraged to participate in their events. - December 02, 2010 - Ron Bell, Attorney
Maryland Settlement Loans is Having a Holiday Special
Maryland Settlement Loans announces their holiday special for anyone that receives pre-settlement cash advance funds on or before December 31, 2010. - December 01, 2010 - Maryland Settlement Loans
Algonquin Studios to Sponsor New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
Algonquin Studios is pleased to announce their sponsorship of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. Through its sponsorship, Algonquin Studios is helping to support the Academy's free Continuing Legal Education programs, which meet and exceed all biennial mandatory CLE requirements and which are available to the Academy's entire membership. - December 01, 2010 - Algonquin Studios, Inc
Female Atlanta Private Investigator Uses Bounty Hunting Skills to Help Attorneys and the Public
Atlanta private investigations agency specializing in locating people, criminal investigations, surveillance investigations, process service, electronic bug sweeps, weapons instruction, personal protection, and supervised visitations. - November 29, 2010 - Blue Dog Investigations & Services, Inc.
Attorney Ashley Campbell Elected to Board of Directors for the Junior League of Raleigh
Ragsdale Liggett announces that Attorney Ashley Campbell has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Junior League of Raleigh. - November 25, 2010 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Canadian Pardon Services Ltd. Announces Relocation, Expansion
Canadian Pardon Services Ltd., a pardon and waiver firm located in Toronto, is moving its headquarters from the Bloor and Ossington area to 206 Spadina Avenue, just north of Queen St. in order to cope with increased demand. - November 25, 2010 - Canadian Pardon Services Ltd.
Maryland Settlement Loans Becomes MSL and Goes Nationwide
Maryland Settlement Loans, working in the Capital District area, has taken their pre-settlement cash advance business nationwide via the internet. MSL’s Vice-President, Nazee Rad, says, "The timing was perfect for taking the business across the country." With over fifteen years of... - November 22, 2010 - Maryland Settlement Loans