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Tempus-Rex Signs on as a California State Bar Affinity Program Partner
Tempus-Rex is pleased and proud to announce that it has been accepted as a partner in the CalBar Connect Affinity Program. CalBar Connect gives California State Bar members and their families access to discounts and exclusive professional products and services. - October 15, 2010 - Tempus-Rex
Karin Segall Joins IP Firm Leason Ellis in White Plains from Foley & Lardner in Manhattan
Karin Segall has joined the intellectual property law firm of Leason Ellis in White Plains, New York as a Partner in the firm’s Trademark and Copyright Practice Group. Ms. Segall was previously with the firm of Foley & Lardner in New York City. - October 14, 2010 - Leason Ellis LLP
Rottenstein Law Group Cautions Victims About Marketing Web Sites Offering Free Case Evaluations
The Rottenstein Law Group is warning victims of defective consumer products about Web sites that are not what they appear to be. The firm cautions users who search online for legal consultation that many Web sites designed to suggest affiliation with a law firm are simply commercial sites soliciting personal information that can be sold and permission to send the user marketing emails directly. - October 13, 2010 - The Rottenstein Law Group
Best Lawyers in America 2011 Honors Jay H. Ferguson in Peer Review of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Jay H. Ferguson was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2011 in the field of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. (Copyright 2010 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). “Advocating for landowners in their rightful quest for full and fair... - October 13, 2010 - Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P.
Durham Attorney Thomas of Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P Named to Best Lawyers in America 2011
William J. Thomas II was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2011 in the field of Criminal Defense: Non-White Collar, including Criminal Investigation, Death Penalty, DNA, Drug Offenses, DWI Defense, Grand Jury, State and Federal, Vehicular Manslaughter,... - October 13, 2010 - Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P.
The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. Adds Jim Beck
Local Law Firm Hires New Associate Attorney. - October 13, 2010 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Rottenstein Law Group Launches DePuy Hip Recall Web Site
The Rottenstein Law Group has launched a Web site to provide information about the recent recall of two hip replacement devices manufactured by DePuy Orthopaedics. - October 13, 2010 - The Rottenstein Law Group
American Conference Institute Presents Its Employment Discrimination Litigation Forum
Employment Discrimination Litigation: Goldman Sachs named in gender bias claim. Three former female employees at Goldman Sachs Group sued the investment bank on, contending that the firm discriminates systematically against women. - October 12, 2010 - American Conference Institute
Peterson & Associates, P.C. is Committed to Helping Patients of Meridia®
Peterson & Associates, P.C. is committed to representing patients of Meridia® that have been a victim of Meridia®. Meridia® , the obesity drug, has been withdrawn due to a potential increased risk of heart attack or stroke, as requested by the FDA. - October 10, 2010 - Peterson & Associates, P.C.
Mesriani Law Group Assists Client to Recover Payment for Unpaid Goods Amounting to $153,618
The corporate and business law division of the Mesriani Law Group – a leading law firm in Los Angeles and Southern California – has successfully recovered for its client $153,618 as payment for unpaid goods. Records show that the client, a company engaged in selling fabric and linings,... - October 10, 2010 - Mesriani Law Group
Finding Legal Representation in Australia Has Been Made Easier with Launch of New Go To Court Website
Anyone who needs to find legal representation for court appearances in Australia will now have an easier task with the launch of a new website. Go To Court is a new online service that promises to simplify the task of finding a lawyer to represent a person in court - no matter where they are located in Australia. - October 10, 2010 - James Stevens
Law Offices of Mark Anchor Albert & Associates Rated "Superb" (10 out of 10) by Independent Rating Agency "AVVO"
Complex Litigator Mark Anchor Albert given highest possible rating by the leading independent lawyer rating service, AVVO (www.avvo.com) - October 09, 2010 - Law Offices of Mark Anchor Albert
Robert Ramseur Has Been Appointed Nation's Chief for Y Guides & Princesses for the Triangle
Ragsdale Liggett PLLC announces that Robert J. Ramseur, Jr., Attorney, Partner and Chair of the firm’s Residential Real Estate Department, has been appointed as the Nation’s Chief of the Y-Guides and Y-Princesses Programs of the YMCA of the Triangle. The Y-Guides and Y-Princesses... - October 08, 2010 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Pennington Law Firm Selects EDDSA as Their Virtual IT Department
Pennington Law Firm LLP, a leader in the legal representation of wireless communication firms, has selected EDDSA to provide network monitoring, maintenance and help desk services through EDDSA’s Next Generation Managed IT Support Services Plan. Pennington Law Firm’s primary practice... - October 08, 2010 - EDDSA
Veterans Administration Approves Online Training at MyBankruptcySchool.Com and Opens the Door to Train New Skills to Veteran Attorneys
On October 6, 2010, the Department of Veterans Affairs in Denver, Colorado, approved the training provided online at MyBankruptcySchool.Com under Vocational Rehabilitation Chapter 31, Title 38. This opens the door to both retired and disabled veterans; a respected segment of our community consisting of thousands of attorneys with many years of excellent legal experience. - October 07, 2010 - Victoria A Ring
Official 911 Mortgage Loan Modification Software Now Meets All HAMP, NON-HAMP, and HAFA Requirements
In meeting the HAMP, NON-HAMP, and HAFA requirements, Official 911’s Mortgage Loan Modification Software allows homeowners to submit a complete package, which ensures them a quick approval. - October 06, 2010 - Official 911
Kay Joins Mason Black & Caballero PA as an Associate
Mason Black & Caballero PA is pleased to announce that Sarah E. Kay recently joined the firm as an Associate. Kay earned her B.S. in middle school education and Spanish summa cum laude at Gordon College in Wenham, MA, her M.Ed. in secondary education at Worcester State College in Worcester,... - October 06, 2010 - Mason Black & Caballero
Seward & Kissel LLP Launches ‘40 Act Blog
Seward & Kissel LLP is pleased to announce its latest digital initiative; a new blog – entitled ‘40 Act Blog(SM) – established to serve as a comprehensive source for legal developments related to registered advisors, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds by the Firm’s... - October 06, 2010 - Seward & Kissel LLP
Cell2Get.com Hears from FCC: Unlocking Cell Phones Entirely Legal
Cell2Get.com has long since expanded into selling all kinds of mobiles, even those bearing contracts from some of the industry’s staunchest advocates of the old system, major carriers like Verizon and AT&T. - October 03, 2010 - cell2get
Mesriani Law Group Helps Claimant Secure $95,900-Disability Benefits
Disability lawyers of LA-based Mesriani Law Group, one of southern California’s top law firms, have successfully obtained disability benefits, amounting to about $95,900, for an employee suffering from neck and lower back injuries. - October 03, 2010 - Mesriani Law Group
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Attorney Amy Turner to Divorce, Marital and Family Law Division
Stetson Law Graduate Joins Southwest Florida Law Firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. - October 03, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Singapore Sling: Cocktail of New Legal Material on Justis Full-Text Online Library
Justis Publishing now hosts the Singapore Law Reports, the Singapore Academy of Law Journal and the Singapore Academy of Law Annual Review on its full-text online legal library, Justis. Published by the Singapore Academy of Law, the digital versions of these publications – past and present – will be provided by Justis worldwide from 2010 onwards outside Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei. - October 03, 2010 - Justis Publishing Ltd
Environmental Lawyer and Business Litigator Craig Pendergrast Joins Taylor English
Craig Pendergrast, one of Atlanta’s leading water law experts and business litigators, has joined law firm Taylor English Duma LLP. His arrival to Taylor English comes as the firm is experiencing increased demand for environmental litigation services and is expanding its Litigation and... - October 02, 2010 - Taylor English Duma LLP
Henderson Franklin Listed Among "Best Law Firms" By U.S. News & World Report
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. announced its ranking as a Best Law Firm by U.S. News and Best Lawyers in its inaugural edition of this listing. - October 02, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Henderson Franklin's Renovation Project Honored with Lee BIA 2010 Summit Award
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. earned honors at the annual Lee Building Industry Association (BIA) Commercial Contractors Council Summit Awards. - October 02, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Orange County Private Investigator Appointed to Vice President of the California State Bar
William "Bill" Gailey was appointed to Vice President of the California State Bar Board of Governors at the Annual Meeting of the California State Bar this past weekend in Monterey. - October 01, 2010 - Gailey Associates Inc.
The Edmund Law Firm Wins Favorable Decision in High Profile Family Law Case
After making several court appearances, The Edmunds Law Firm earned a favorable decision in a huge family law case. - October 01, 2010 - The Edmunds Law Firm
Summit Defense Reviews: Superlawyer Magazine Reviews Bay Area Criminal Defense Attorney
Summit Defense Law Group is pleased to announce that Superlawyer Magazine has recognized another Summit Defense attorney as a 2010 Rising Star in the San Francisco Bay Area legal community. Superlawyer Magazine awards recognition based on courtroom achievements, peer reviews, client reviews, and... - September 30, 2010 - Summit Defense Attorneys
New 3rd Edition - Arkfeld on Electronic Discovery and Evidence and Updated Best Practice Guides - the Only Complete eDiscovery Reference Source
Highlights - New 3rd Edition of treatise - Newly revised Electronic Discovery and Evidence Best Practices Guide - New Meet and Confer Planning Guide - Newly revised Legal Hold Best Practices Guide - New Information Technology Discovery Questions section (47 pages) - September 29, 2010 - Law Partner Publishing, LLC
New Avandia® Restrictions in the US | Peterson & Assoc., P.C. is Committed to Inform Patients at New Website
Peterson & Assoc., P.C. is providing the latest information for Victims about New Avandia® Restrictions at New Website, www.avandiaheartdamage.com - September 27, 2010 - Peterson & Associates, P.C.
Edmunds Law Firm Launches SanDiegoDivorceCenter.com
The attorneys at The Edmunds Law Firm offer valuable insight on divorce. - September 26, 2010 - The Edmunds Law Firm
The Edmunds Law Firm Earns Favorable Decision in Guideline E, G & J Hearing
The Edmunds Law Firm scored another in a long line of favorable decisions for security clearance issues. - September 26, 2010 - The Edmunds Law Firm
Nine Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff Attorneys Named to Michigan Super Lawyers® List Brown, Graves Selected as Rising Stars
Super Lawyers® magazine recognized nine attorneys from Southfield-based Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff (www.ceflawyers.com) for inclusion on the 2010 Michigan Super Lawyers list. Of the nine, Noreen Slank and Michael Sullivan were named among the Top 100 Michigan Super Lawyers 2010. - September 25, 2010 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers in America Recognizes Bilzin Sumberg Among "Best Law Firms"
Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP announced today that U.S. News & World Report—Best Lawyers in America recognized the firm in its first inaugural “Best Law Firms” report. Bilzin Sumberg was ranked on a national level in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor... - September 25, 2010 - Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP
Las Vegas Firm Ranks in Inc. 5000 List of Top Companies
Bailey Kennedy is only law firm in Nevada and one of just seven from the state named in prestigious list. - September 25, 2010 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
BankruptcyBalance.com Offers a Platform for Legal Aid to Bankruptcy Debtors
Bankruptcy attorneys and debtors now have a new resource for all their bankruptcy needs. Bankruptcy Balance, a site dedicated to bankruptcy education and advice, was launched earlier this year as an information portal for borrowers seeking bankruptcy advice. Since then, new data and resources have... - September 25, 2010 - Bankruptcybalance.Com
Trial Solutions Introduces eDiscovery Daily Blog
Trial Solutions, a leading eDiscovery software and services company located in Houston, TX, today introduced eDiscovery Daily as a new blog that is intended to provide eDiscovery news, analysis and educational tips to professionals affected by eDiscovery issues. To access the blog, go to... - September 24, 2010 - Trial Solutions
Long Island Attorney Now Accepting Defective DePuy Hip Replacement Cases
The Commack, York Law Office of Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C. is accepting cases arising from defective DePuy Hip Replacements. DePuy Orthopaedics has recalled its ASRTM XL Acetabular System and DePuy ASRTM Hip Resurfacing System due to complaints of pain, swelling and mobility issues that have led to corrective surgery. With a 30-year track record of successful product liability recoveries, the Law Offices of Rudolph F. X. Migliore stands ready to assist clients with defective product claims. - September 24, 2010 - Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C.
Attorney Mullins Begins Term as Durham County Bar Association President
Philip A. Mullins, IV, begins his term as the President of the Durham Bar Association with an eye toward service. “If there is any one thing I hope to accomplish, it would be to create unity,” Mullins told his colleagues in a communication to the Bar Association membership. “We... - September 24, 2010 - Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P.
Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP Receives Top Ranking in South Bend by U.S. News for Best Lawyers® in America
South Bend, IN law firm, Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP receives First-Tier ranking. - September 23, 2010 - Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP
Chicago Bankruptcy & Collections Law Firm Announces New Attorney Member
Johnson Legal Group, LLC, a prominent Chicago, IL commercial bankruptcy and commercial collections law firm, announces the addition of a new attorney member to their firm. - September 23, 2010 - Johnson Legal Group, LLC
The Connolly Law Firm is Celebrating 34 Years in Asset Protection Planning Excellence
The Connolly Law Firm is marking their 34th anniversary in providing superior asset protection and financial planning services to their ever expanding group of clientele. By protecting clients from unexpected legal difficulties, they have developed a reputation for an unwavering commitment to the... - September 22, 2010 - Connolly Law Firm
Bankruptcy Paralegal Firm, Outsourced Paralegal Services, Hires New Paralegal with 11 Years Bankruptcy Petition Filing Experience
Due to an increase in company growth and bankruptcy petition volume, Outsourced Paralegal Services has hired a new bankruptcy paralegal with eleven years of chapter 7 and chapter 13 petition filings to her credit. - September 21, 2010 - Outsourced Paralegal Services
JailGuide.com Announces New Federal Prison Sentence Calculator
JailGuide.com has announced the addition of an all-new prison sentence calculator that utilizes algorithms directly from state and federal prison systems. The prison sentence calculator can tell you how long a prisoner will be incarcerated and how much good time they might possibly receive to reduce their prison sentence. - September 18, 2010 - JailGuide.com
U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers Names Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed to the Best Law Firms 2010 List
Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A., is pleased to announce its recognitions in the 2010 Best Law Firms rankings by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers. This marks the inaugural publication of this annual analysis, in which the firm earned first-tier rankings in... - September 18, 2010 - Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Partner, Robert J. Konopa Selected by Peers for Inclusion in "The Best Lawyers in America 2011"
Robert J. Konopa, a Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP partner, was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 28th anniversary edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the specialties of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Litigation. He is one of a distinguished group of attorneys who have been listed in Best Lawyers® for over twenty years. - September 17, 2010 - Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP
Rodney Mesriani, Esq. Attends Prestigious 29th CAALA Convention
Rodney Mesriani, Esq., founder and CEO of the Mesriani Law Group has attended this year’s 29th Annual Convention of the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles (CAALA) held from September 2 to 5at the Palazzo Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. - September 17, 2010 - Mesriani Law Group
LA’s Top Employment Lawyers Successfully Negotiates Settlements for Aggrieved Workers
Mesriani Law Group, one of Los Angeles leading law firms, have successfully secured settlement amounting to nearly $150, 000 for several workers in various employment cases involving race discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, among others. - September 17, 2010 - Mesriani Law Group
Jackson Walker Named in ‘Best Law Firms’ Rankings
Jackson Walker has been selected for inclusion in the 2010 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm was ranked nationally in five different practice areas, and ranked by metropolitan city in various practice areas. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers... - September 17, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
CLE News for Texas and Colorado Attorneys: Newly Accredited Celesq® Programs in Ethics and Hot Topics; Upcoming 2010 Expirations for Some Existing Programs
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center today announced some timely reminders and news for attorneys admitted to practice in the States of Texas and Colorado. Celesq® is an accredited sponsor by the State Bar of Texas, Committee on MCLE, and a number of Celesq®’s online programs are approved... - September 16, 2010 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center