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The Connolly Law Firm is Now Offering Free Access to an Asset Protection Consultant for a 20 Minute Consultation
The Connolly Law Firm is now offering a free 20-minute consultation so that clients can assess their current asset protection situation by speaking with an asset protection lawyer or consultant, who will use their exceptional legal experience to help provide fortified legal protection from... - September 16, 2010 - Connolly Law Firm
Outside Counsel Solutions Names Shanah Glick as Head of Its Derivatives and Energy Practice Groups
Outside Counsel Solutions announces that Shanah Glick has become the head of the Derivatives and Energy practice groups. She was previously a partner at the New York law firm of Richards, Kibbe & Orbe LLP. - September 16, 2010 - Schwell Wimpfheimer & Associates LLP
BlogTalkRadio Examines Social Security Disability Benefits
Attorneys from disability law firm, Markhoff & Mittman, are offering three segments on BlogTalkRadio to help individuals navigate the process of applying for social security disability benefits. - September 15, 2010 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
Proactive Medical Management Assists with Proposed OSHA Regulation Changes
JFK Medport and Insight Diagnostics, Inc. (IDI) have formed a strategic alliance that provides state of the art technology for the diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue injuries, enhancement of employee productivity and assisting employers with new Occupational Safety and Health Administration... - September 15, 2010 - Insight Diagnostics Inc
Commercial Litigation Attorney James Walson Appointed to University of Florida’s Law Alumni Council
James E. Walson, a senior associate with Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A., was recently appointed to the University of Florida Levin College of Law Alumni Council, an organization which is designed to assist with raising private funds to cover expenses not met through state support, tuition or endowment income. - September 15, 2010 - Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Fiduciary Duty: What Does It Really Mean?
EL CAP Announces Release of In-Depth Report. - September 14, 2010 - EL CAP, Inc.
Jeff Korek Selected to the 2011 Best Lawyers in America®
Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. is proud to announce that Jeff S. Korek, a partner of the personal injury and medical malpractice firm, has been named to the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. This is the sixth... - September 13, 2010 - Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C.
Top Consumer Advocate Opens New Southern California Firm to Help Consumers Against Large Companies
Top Attorney opens firm to educate and empower the consumer - protecting rights against large corporations, debt collectors, manufacturers, identity theft, and more. - September 11, 2010 - The Tatar Law Firm
Announcement of Attorney Shannon W. Bates to Klemchuk Kubasta LLP
The intellectual property law firm of Klemchuk Kubasta LLP is pleased to announce that Shannon W. Bates has joined the firm as a Partner. She will supervise the firm’s patent and trademark prosecution practice. Of the recent addition, founding partner Darin Klemchuk states, “Shannon is... - September 10, 2010 - Klemchuk LLP
Jackson Lewis Nabs Top Spot in BTI Consulting Group’s “Litigation Outlook 2011 Report”
Jackson Lewis, one of the fastest-growing workplace law firms in the United States, is proud to announce the firm has been named the “Employment Litigation Powerhouse” by BTI Consulting Group in their Litigation Outlook 2011 Report. Jackson Lewis was the only employment law firm given... - September 10, 2010 - Jackson Lewis LLP
Grieving Family Sues Dog Owner for Alleged Wrongful Death of Beloved Family Member
Snohomish County man dies from infection following dog bite. - September 07, 2010 - Sprouts
California Dog Bite Lawyer Featured on BloombergNews
Accomplished personal injury lawyer and California dog bite expert, Jeffrey Nadrich, of The Law Offices of Nadrich & Cohen, was recently featured on Bloomberg.com after being asked by BloombergNews for a response to the Insurance Industry position regarding dog bite claims. Mr. Nadrich has... - September 05, 2010 - The Law Offices of Nadrich & Cohen
Greenspoon Marder Attorney Named as Chairman for Local College
Recognized business and community leader William Berger, Esq., who serves as senior partner and litigation group co-chair for Greenspoon Marder, as well as managing partner of the firm's Palm Beach County law offices, has been named Chairman of the District Board of Trustees of Palm Beach State... - September 04, 2010 - Greenspoon Marder
Jackson Walker Partners Published in ‘Energy and Environmental Project Finance Law and Taxation’
Jackson Walker partners Paul Vrana and Craig Enochs were recently published in the book Energy and Environmental Project Finance Law and Taxation: New Investment Techniques. Their article, “Credit Tools Used in Structured Energy Transactions,” was featured as chapter 19 of the book,... - September 04, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Fort Myers Attorney Scott Beatty Selected for Gulfshore Business Magazine's Top 40 Under 40
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Scott A. Beatty, a shareholder and commercial litigator, was selected as one of Gulfshore Business Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40, noting his dedication to the Southwest Florida business community and his role as mentor to his colleagues. - September 03, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
mtiks iOS App Anti-Piracy Goes from Private Beta to Public
mtiks is a startup company based in Cambridge, MA focused on providing anti-piracy solution to iOS (iPad/iPhone/iPod) apps. mtiks launched its initial anti-piracy solution on April 30, 2010 (http://www.pr.com/press-release/235792) for an invite only private beta customers. It was based on research... - September 02, 2010 - mtiks LLC
AmeriStar Tax Centers Announces New Employee
AmeriStar Tax Centers, a nationwide professional tax resolution firm representing taxpayers before the IRS, has announced that Gary Lundgren has joined the firm’s tax resolution department as an Enrolled Agent. - September 01, 2010 - AmeriStar Tax Centers
Attorney J.D. Hensarling Teaches at Campbell University School of Law
Ragsdale Liggett PLLC announces that J.D. Hensarling will teach Pretrial Litigation at Campbell University School of Law in Raleigh, NC, this fall as an Adjunct Professor. “We are pleased to have J.D. Hensarling join our distinguished adjunct faculty. Campbell Law has a proud tradition of... - September 01, 2010 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Neal J. Blaher Receives the Distinguished Service Award from the Legal Aid Society
Orlando attorney Neal J. Blaher has received the Judge J.C. ‘Jake” Stone Distinguished Service Award from the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association. - September 01, 2010 - Law Office of Neal Blaher
Raleigh Area Law Office Doyle & Doyle Launches Redesigned CMS Website
In an effort to provide more information to potential clients, Doyle & Doyle has launched a new website with a clean, modern design and easy navigation. - August 28, 2010 - Doyle & Doyle, PA
Jackson Walker Partners Named Leading Energy and Natural Resource Lawyers
Jackson Walker partners Mike Pearson and Randy Young were listed recently in the Guide to the World’s Leading Energy and Natural Resource Lawyers. The Guide’s data is compiled by independent researchers who meet with leading experts across the world – including in-house counsel... - August 28, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Malmanlaw Voted as the 20th Among Top 50 Personal Injury Blogs in personalinjuryattorney.org
Malmanlaw's personal injury blog was voted 20th most viewed blog among 50 top blogs. - August 27, 2010 - Law Offices of Steven J. Malman & Associates, P.C
Rudolph F. X. Migliore, P.C. Announces Updates on Settlements of Asbestos Cases
The Law Office of Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C. and their co-council recently settled 55 unique cases, giving victims of asbestos, mesothelioma and lung cancer compensation for their injuries. - August 27, 2010 - Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C.
The Australian Migration Digest News Service Delivers Australian Election Analysis
The Australian Migration Digest is closely monitoring the immigration policies of the Australian Greens Party which is likely to hold the balance of power in the Australian Senate."We are providing the only authoritative information source solely focused on immigration issues amidst the extraordinary outcomes from last weekend’s Election,” says Australian Migration Digest Co-Founder Fiona Boyd. - August 26, 2010 - The Australian Migration Digest
Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Named as The Best Lawyers in America® 2011
Greenspoon Marder, a full-service business law firm, boasts a long list of attorneys who were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2011 (Copyright 2010 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). The list includes attorneys William Berger, senior... - August 25, 2010 - Greenspoon Marder
Mark Budwig of McKenna Long & Aldridge Named Top Attorney
Budwig was a finalist under the category of Real Estate/Construction Litigation in recognition of his 24 years of practice devoted to construction litigation. - August 25, 2010 - McKenna Long and Aldridge
Boardman Law Firm Announces Two New Associates
Boardman Law Firm has announced that Patrick Neuman and Jacob Frost have joined the firm as associates in the firm banking and litigation practice groups. - August 23, 2010 - Boardman Law Firm
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its Best Lawyers in America
Sixty Jackson Walker attorneys were selected as Best Lawyers in America 2011. The firm itself was ranked number one in many areas of law in the 2011 edition. Best Lawyers in America is the oldest and one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. Best Lawyers is based... - August 19, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Fort Myers Attorney Traci McKee Receives Young Lawyer of the Year Award
The Southwest Florida law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that the Florida Defense Lawyers Association as honored Fort Myers Litigation Attorney Traci McKee with the James A. Dixon Young Lawyer of the Year Award. - August 19, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
HighRoads Announces Its Silver Sponsorship and Panel Presentation at the National Healthcare Reform Conference
Panel Discussion on Communicating Healthcare Reform Changes to Employees in a Compliant, Efficient and Cost-Effective Way. - August 19, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
Five Attorneys from Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff Named Among Best Lawyers in America® 2011
Theresa Asoklis, Donald Campbell, Clay Farrell, Noreen Slank and Michael Sullivan were recognized as being among the best attorneys in their respective practice areas. - August 19, 2010 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
DDC Launches UK Mobile DNA Sample Collection Service
DNA Diagnostics Centre has launched a new service enabling private clients, immigration law specialists, family and child law solicitors to have DNA samples collected by a mobile DNA collection team throughout the United Kingdom. - August 18, 2010 - DNA Diagnostics Centre
Local Attorney, Arey W. Grady, III Concludes Successful Term as Board Chair of Craven Smart Start
Arey Grady of New Bern-based Sumrell Sugg Attorneys at Law recently concluded his sixth and final year on the Craven Smart Start Board of Directors. - August 18, 2010 - Sumrell, Sugg, Carmichael, Hicks & Hart, P.A.
Markhoff & Mittman Attorneys Offer Course on Disability Law
Brian Mittman, Managing Partner of Markhoff & Mittman and author of the bestselling book 5 Deadly Sins That Will Derail Your NY Worker's Comp Case along with Scott Daniels, Associate Social Security Disability attorney at M&M, offer an online course entitled How To Handle a Federal Disability Case as part of Lawline.com's online continuing education program. - August 17, 2010 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
Team Norsigian Claims to Have Located the Man Who Sold the "Lost Negatives" and Debunked Uncle Earl Theory
Is The "Uncle Earl" Theory Advanced by the Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust Finally Refuted? - August 16, 2010 - LostNegatives.com
Jackson Walker Partner Receives Good Scout Award
Jackson Walker partner Albon Head recently was awarded the 2010 Law “Good Scout” Award by the Longhorn Council of Boy Scouts of America. The Law “Good Scout” Award is an annual award that honors a well-respected attorney known for his or her strong character and respect... - August 15, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
A Poor Economy Leads to a Windfall for Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and a 300% Increase in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Petition Preparations for Perfect Petitions
Consumer bankruptcy filings skyrocket for the 4th straight year, as a new Congressional law fails to address foundational problems that lead to and hold Americans in debt and leads to a 300% increase in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 petition preparations for Perfect Petitions. - August 13, 2010 - Perfect Petitions, LLC
Jackson Walker Partner Receives Promethean Award
Jackson Walker partner Randy Farber recently received the Promethean Award from the Texas Rehabilitation Association. The Promethean Award is given to a person with a disability who has demonstrated self-motivation and personal courage in overcoming the disability beyond the assistance provided by... - August 13, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Estate Planning Attorney Judd Matsunaga Addresses Confusion and Uncertainty About Medi-Cal Planning in California
Elder Law Services of California announced the release of a new report which addresses 10 of the most common questions, concerns and misconceptions about Medi-Cal Planning. - August 12, 2010 - Elder Law Services of California, Los Angeles Office
Jackson Walker Partner Named "Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager"
Jackson Walker partner Michael Kaufman has been named a “2010 Five Star: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager” by Crescendo Business Services. Crescendo Business Services conducted a survey where it asked high net-worth consumers and financial service professionals to evaluate... - August 12, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Miami Lawyer Sworn in to The Florida Bar Board of Governors
John H. (Jack) Hickey, of Miami, Florida, was sworn in for the third year in a row to The Florida Bar Board of Governors. The Board of Governors is the body which makes policies and rules and which disciplines the more than 85,000 lawyers licensed to practice law in Florida. Hickey was sworn in at... - August 11, 2010 - Hickey Law Firm, P.A.
JLT Enters California Lawyers Market
JLT Facilities, Inc., part of the Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) Group, has expanded the reach of its Lawyers Professional Liability coverage to include the 1 to 25 attorney market in California with its "A" rated and admitted carriers; JLT now insures attorneys in: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, GA,... - August 10, 2010 - JLT Facilities, Inc.
Market Comparables from 2Q 2010 SEC Filings Now Available in ktMINE
ktMINE’s Royalty Rates and Records Database now contains IP licensing records filed with the SEC during the second quarter (2Q) of 2010 - August 10, 2010 - ktMINE
Ragsdale Liggett PLLC Announces James L. Conner, of Counsel Has Been Inducted in the North Carolina Academy of Superior Court Mediators
Jim Conner has been inducted into the prestigious Academy of Superior Court Mediators in North Carolina - August 10, 2010 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Carrie Barbee Named to Board of Directors for Meals on Wheels of Wake County
Carrie Barbee Named to the Board of Directors for Meals on Wheels of Wake County - August 10, 2010 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Kirby, Kirby and Kirby Expands to Texas
RideLawers, Kirby Kirby and Kirby, announce that the firm is now licensed to practice in the State of Texas. - August 08, 2010 - Kirby, Kirby and Kirby
National Society of Hispanic MBAs Names Jackson Walker National General Counsel
Jackson Walker and the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) are pleased to announce that Jackson Walker has been selected as NSHMBA’s National General Counsel. William Hornberger of Jackson Walker will serve as the outside General Counsel to NSHMBA to work on such legal matters as the... - August 07, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C. Attorney Noreen L. Slank Selected for Michigan Lawyers Weekly Women in the Law
Attorney Noreen L. Slank selected to inaugural Women in the Law class for her work in appellate and trial courts. - August 07, 2010 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Melanie Black Dubis Serves as a Featured Speaker at Association of Corporate Counsel Event
Melanie Black Dubis and Art DeBaugh, partners at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, presented at the Research Triangle Area Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel’s lunch-and-learn event, “Managing Social Media for Your Company: Communicating with 500 Million of Your Closest... - August 06, 2010 - Melanie Dubis
Copyright Infringement Judgment Upholds Jury Verdict in Software IP Case
U.S. District Court in Northern District Court California denies Defendant's post-trial motions and enters judgment in favor of copyright owners after a jury trial in a landmark software copyright infringement lawsuit involving the infringement of PowerRPC and JRPC copyrights. - August 05, 2010 - Netbula, LLC