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Attorney Back Office Support Company, Legis, Inc, Launches New Website
Legis, Inc. - an industry leader in attorney back office support - is proud to unveil their new content management system driven website. - November 20, 2010 - Legis, Inc
Rottenstein Law Group Advises Recipients of Recalled Hip to Seek Counsel Immediately
The Rottenstein Law Group, a firm representing plaintiffs nationwide in connection with the DePuy Orthopaedics hip replacement device recall, is advising recipients of the recalled DePuy devices to contact an attorney sooner rather than later, to determine one’s eligibility to recover damages... - November 20, 2010 - Rottenstein Law Group LLP
Stephen Unsworth Named Super Lawyer for Fourth Consecutive Year
Estate Planning Attorney Stephen A. Unsworth, partner at Unsworth & Barra, PLC in Essex Junction, has been named Super Lawyer in Estate Planning and Probate for the fourth consecutive year by New England Super Lawyers. - November 19, 2010 - Unswoth & Barra, PLC
Mexico Report Now Published; Includes New Mexico Immigration Rules, a Renaissance in Mexico City, and Current Economic Indicators
CCN Law compiles a monthly Mexico Report on current events in Mexican Business News, Mexican Law News, and Mexican Politics. The latest edition is currently available for review at ccn-law.com. - November 18, 2010 - Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton
Trial Solutions Partners with Venio Systems to Provide End-to-End Document Review Services
Trial Solutions and Venio Systems Combine Services to Provide Comprehensive Document Review from Early Case Assessment through Production. - November 18, 2010 - Trial Solutions
3Q 2010 SEC Filings Now Available in ktMINE
ktMINE’s Intangibles Royalty Rates Database now contains IP licensing records filed with the SEC during the second quarter (3Q) of 2010 - November 16, 2010 - ktMINE
The Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin, Chtd. Announces the Launch of a New Elder Law Website
When facing the challenges of aging, your golden years can easily become your darkest ones. The law offices of Lee A. Drizin, Chtd., (based in Las Vegas, Nevada), shines a bright light on the issues seniors face and fights for their best care. The firm goes above and beyond the legalese to improve quality of living, and has the expertise and experience in elder law to be a beacon during the beautiful sunset years of life. Visit the new website www.DrizinElderLaw.com for further information. - November 15, 2010 - Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin, Chtd.
Attorney Angela Allen Has Been Appointed to NC Bar Association's Women in the Profession Committee
Ragsdale Liggett announces that attorney Angela Allen has been appointed to serve on the distinguished Women in the Profession Committee for the NC Bar Association. - November 13, 2010 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Grant Tomlinson LLC Launches Esquire on Demand (www.esquireondemand.com) as a Solution for an Evolving Legal Marketplace
Grant Tomlinson LLC Launches Esquire on Demand as a possible solution to the challenges that both attorneys and their clients face when initially securing the attorney-client relationship. - November 12, 2010 - Grant Tomlinson LLC
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C. Attorney Selected as “Up & Coming Lawyer” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Geoffrey M. Brown recognized among 20 attorneys recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly for its “Up & Coming Lawyers” honors. - November 12, 2010 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
The Law Offices of Jason St-Fleur & Associates Announces Its Expansion Geographically and Linguistically
Jason St-Fleur & Associates, PA announces that its comprehensive law practice has expanded geographically throughout Florida and North Carolina, and linguistically, offering translation services for clients who speak Spanish, Portuguese, French and Creole. - November 06, 2010 - St. Fleur & Associates
Trial Solutions Renames Its Online Review Software to OnDemand
Trial Solutions (http://www.trialsolutions.net/), an eDiscovery software company, announces a new brand name, OnDemand™, for its online document review software. OnDemand, formerly known as ImageDepot, is currently used by over fifty of the top 250 law firms including seven of the top ten. - November 06, 2010 - Trial Solutions
NJAPM 17th Annual Mediation Conference, 11/13/10: “The Mediation Challenge: Thriving Through Change” Features Richard Steen and Tammy Lenski at the Imperia, Somerset, NJ
New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators' (NJAPM) 17th Annual Conference will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13th, 2010, from 8:15 AM to 4 PM at The Imperia, in Somerset, NJ. The theme of the conference is “The Mediation Challenge: Thriving Through Change.” The conference features New Jersey Bar Association President, Richard H. Steen, and marketing guru, Tammy Lenski. The conference includes 6 workshops, an ethics session, breakfast and lunch. MCLE NJ credits. Open to the public. - November 06, 2010 - New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
Abe Comes Home to Kentucky
The small town of Stanville in rural Kentucky was certainly in its prime Thursday for the unveiling of the 2nd largest seated Lincoln Statue in the world. The statue of America's 16th president was erected at the Eric C. Conn Law Firm. People poured in from the community and media. District Court... - November 05, 2010 - Eric C Conn Law Firm
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff Attorney Named Among “Lawyers of the Year” by Best Lawyers®
Michael J. Sullivan recognized for work in the area of professional malpractice. - November 05, 2010 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Fronterion Forefront Newsletter Provides Much Needed LPO Insight
Newsletter provides leading insight for legal professionals struggling to make sense of the growing adoption of legal process outsourcing. - November 05, 2010 - Fronterion
KIIAC LLC Partners with Nina Platt Consulting Inc.
Experienced knowledge management practitioners join forces to deliver innovation to law firms. - November 05, 2010 - Nina Platt Consulting Inc.
AgentLegal, Inc. Partners with Nina Platt Consulting, Inc. to Extend Respective Product and Services Strengths
Companies will work together to assist in the legal industry’s growing information and knowledge management initiatives. - November 04, 2010 - Nina Platt Consulting Inc.
The Landscape is Changing for Divorcing Families in Birmingham, Alabama
Local Family/Divorce Lawyer Qualifies under International Standards for Collaborative Divorce Practitioners and Registers as Domestic Relations Mediator--Providing Economical and Family Friendly Out-of-Court Options as Local Divorce Judges Retire. - November 03, 2010 - Lyman Dowling Law LLC
Jamaican Law Online at Last
Justis Publishing now hosts the Justis Jamaican Cases on its full-text online legal library, Justis, bringing 2,000 electronically searchable documents to a worldwide audience for the first time. - November 03, 2010 - Justis Publishing Ltd
The Edmunds Law Firm Has Appeal Decision Remanded in Guideline F Case
The Edmunds Law Firm successfully demonstrated through written appeal that the Applicant met the proper requirements to obtain access to classified information. - October 31, 2010 - The Edmunds Law Firm
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff Ranked Among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News - Best Lawyers®
The Southfield-based law firm was listed for this honor as a Tier 1 firm in the Detroit metropolitan rankings in professional malpractice law – defendants; and as a Tier 2 firm in product liability litigation – defendants. - October 30, 2010 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Rebecca B. Long, Attorney, Joins Walker Lambe Rhudy & Costley, PLLC
Walker Lambe Rhudy & Costley, PLLC, is pleased to announce that Rebecca B. Long has joined its practice as an Associate Attorney in its Durham office. Ms. Long will practice in the firm’s Trusts and Estates Group, working in the areas of Estate Planning and Estate and Trust Administration. - October 30, 2010 - Walker Lambe Rhudy & Costley
Anthony H. Gair is Named "New York Product Liability Litigator of the Year" for 2011
Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Anthony H. Gair as the “New York Best Lawyers Liability Litigator of the Year” for 2011. After more than a quarter of a century in publication, Best Lawyers is designating... - October 30, 2010 - Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman, Mackauf, Bloom & Rubinowitz
Robert L. Conason is Named "New York Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigator of the Year" for 2011
Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Robert L. Conason as the “New York Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigator of the Year” for 2011. After more than a quarter of a century in publication, Best Lawyers is designating... - October 30, 2010 - Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman, Mackauf, Bloom & Rubinowitz
LOGICBit Corp. Expands HoudiniESQ Integration with Native Microsoft Plugins
Integration will further enhance productivity and visibility of highly critical information. - October 29, 2010 - LOGICBit Corp.
New York Immigration Lawyer Compiles Top 5 Things to Keep in Mind Regarding the Diversity Lottery
A New York based Immigration Law Firm has compiled the following list addressing common mistakes immigrants make while applying for the Diversity Lottery. 1. The Diversity Lottery is Free: Immigrants need to be cognizant of avoiding websites that accept a payment for the lottery. It is Free to... - October 29, 2010 - Parwani Law Firm P.C.
Forensics Consulting Solutions Welcomes Shawn Edwards to Their Team
EDD Professional Joins FCS as the new Vice President of Professional Services Group. - October 29, 2010 - Forensics Consulting Solutions
Corso & Rhude Describe Legal Pitfalls of Arizona Medical Marijuana Act
Arizona lawyers John Rhude and Christopher Corso have been fielding questions regarding the legal ramifications of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, should voters pass the measure. - October 27, 2010 - Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC
Bailey Kennedy Appoints Associate Attorneys
Elena Roberts and Kelly Stout join thriving litigation practice. - October 27, 2010 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
MyLLC.com® Offering Free LLC or Corporation Formations, and Free Copy of Limited Liability Companies for Dummies™ to Attendees at West Coast Franchise Expo November 5-7
MyLLC.com, the nation’s leading document filing and business entity Formation Company and authors of Limited Liability Companies for Dummies ™ will be offering visitors to their booth at the West Coast Franchise Expo (WCFE) a Free LLC or Corporation formation certificate and a copy of... - October 26, 2010 - MyLLC.com
Global Corporate Transactional and Cross Border Attorney Jacob Walker Joins PCT Law Group, PLLC
Attorney Will Bolster PCT Law Group’s New South Florida Office - October 26, 2010 - PCT Law Group, PLLC
Two Attorneys Join Smith Dollar PC
Henry A. Cirillo and Reed E. Harvey enhance litigation team - October 23, 2010 - Smith Dollar PC
CPEhr’s Corporate Counsel is Finalist in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Corporate Counsel Award
CPEhr, a Los Angeles-based Human Resources consulting firm, announces Josh Sable as a finalist in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s First Annual Corporate Counsel Award. - October 22, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC Welcomes Heather Anderson, Brady Iandiorio, and Chad Johnson as New Associates
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC, a Colorado construction litigation firm, welcomes Heather Anderson, Brady Iandiorio, and Chad Johnson to their team. Heather Anderson A graduate of the University of Denver, College of Law, Heather has been licensed to practice law in Colorado since... - October 22, 2010 - Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
24 DNA Founders Claims Your DNA Can Snitch on You If You Are Telling a Lie - Law Enfogenomics
“We have discovered based on the Human Genetic Blueprint that people tell untruths or lies differently based on their DNA and gender. This helps law enforcement agencies at any level,” says author, and DNA researcher Bob Ainuu Afamasaga. - October 22, 2010 - AIGA
Bilzin Sumberg's Litigation Group Receives High Marks in Benchmark Litigation 2011
Bilzin Sumberg makes its debut as a "highly recommended" firm while four litigators are listed as "Local Litigation Stars." - October 22, 2010 - Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP
Frank Ciaccio Joins Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP as Partner
Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP has announced that Mr. Franklin (Frank) Ciaccio joined the firm as partner effective August 16, 2010. Mr. Ciaccio will work from Carter Ledyard's Wall Street office and continue his practice in the litigation department. "We are pleased to welcome Frank to our... - October 22, 2010 - Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP
New Dean Hired by Phoenix School of Law to Advance School's Mission and Vision
The Phoenix School of Law has hired Shirley L. Mays as its dean. Mays received her JD from Harvard Law School, and served as a Law Clerk for the Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court before taking a position at Capital University's Law School. She has been the associate dean of Academic Affairs for the past five years and a law professor at Capital since 1991. Mays will lead the school, which received its full ABA approval in June. - October 21, 2010 - Phoenix School of Law
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C. Announces Hiring of Attorney Melissa E. Graves
Graves, who has represented both attorneys and healthcare professionals, focuses her practice on the defense of professional liability claims. She also is involved in the defense of general liability matters. - October 21, 2010 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Jason E. Havens Certified as Tennessee Estate Planning Specialist
The Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization has certified Jason E. Havens, as an Estate Planning Specialist. Mr. Havens joins a small but select group of over 300 Tennessee Attorneys who have completed a rigorous certification process required by the Tennessee Supreme... - October 20, 2010 - Havens & Miller, P.L.L.C.
Fort Myers Attorney Erin Houck-Toll Earns Florida Bar Board Certification in Tax Law
The Southwest Florida law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Erin Houck-Toll has become Certified in Tax Law by The Florida Bar. - October 20, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Mattlin and Wyman Law Firm Offers Tips for Hurricane Preparedness
Mattlin and Wyman Law Firm offers some tips for consumers to consider in order to be prepared for the next hurricane. Taking necessary precautions now will help mitigate damages from future hurricanes. - October 19, 2010 - Mattlin & Wyman, PL
Smith Dollar Hosts Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee Mixer
The Santa Rosa law firm of Smith Dollar PC recently hosted The Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce’s Political Action Committee Mixer. - October 17, 2010 - Smith Dollar PC
NH Invites Insurance Companies to Sow the Seeds of Business Success at the 2010 ACLI Annual Conference
To demonstrate their support for insurance companies and spread the word about the benefits of redomesticating to New Hampshire, the Granite State's Department of Insurance and Division of Economic Development are exhibiting at the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) Annual Conference October 17-19, 2010, and inviting industry leaders to continue the conversation at Facebook.com/RedomesticateNH and Twitter.com/RedomesticateNH. - October 16, 2010 - NH Division of Economic Development
Law Firm Jaeger and Blankner is Going Paperless
The Law Firm of Jaeger & Blankner is beginning to embrace technology by moving towards a paperless office. - October 16, 2010 - Ali & Blankner
Melissa Brumback Selected as a "Top-Idea Maven" by the Woman's Advantage
Ragsdale Liggett PLLC has announced that Melissa Brumback, Partner at the law firm, was selected from over 5,000 submissions to be featured in the 2011 Woman's Advantage Shared Wisdom Calendar. The calendar provides advice for women business owners from influential women leaders across the US and Canada. - October 16, 2010 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
ktMINE Releases First Edition of New Intangibles Licensing Research Series, ktMINE Findings
The ktMINE Findings series uncovers and reports on licensing trends across specific industries, types of intangibles, and other notable areas. - October 15, 2010 - ktMINE
Phoenix Divorce Attorney Scott D. Stewart Receives Martindale-Hubbell AV® Rating
Phoenix family law attorney Scott David Stewart has received the Martindale-Hubbell AV® Rating, the highest possible rating for professional skill and integrity based on the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. The AV® rating awarded to Stewart reflects his... - October 15, 2010 - Scott David Stewart
viaLanguage Unveils New viaLegalTM Translation Services at ACC's 2010 Annual Meeting
The leading provider of global translation services to announce extended services for legal document translations - October 15, 2010 - viaLanguage