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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
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
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
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 - DNA Alphabet
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.