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Albon Head Honored with 2010 Silver Anniversary Mustang Award
Albon Head, a partner in Jackson Walker’s Forth Worth office, was selected to receive Southern Methodist University’s 2010 Silver Anniversary Mustang Award. Mr. Head was honored on January 22 in Dallas, at SMU’s halftime of their men’s basketball game against Southern... - January 26, 2011 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Nevada Law Firm Appoints Sarah Harmon Partner
Bailey Kennedy celebrates tenth anniversary with appointment of fourth partner - January 26, 2011 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
Bayshore Solutions Delivers Custom Web Development in 10 Days for Redgrave LLP Information Law Firm
Tampa Web design and development firm Bayshore Solutions features the Redgrave LLP website as an example of not only a full brand identity engagement, but featuring a website design and launch in a nontraditional timeline of only 10 business days. Bayshore Solutions partnered with the Information... - January 23, 2011 - Bayshore Solutions
Brian J. Massengill, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: Auditors’ Liability - How to Avoid Casualties
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Brian J. Massengill, Partner, Co-Leader, Professional Liability Practice Group, Mayer Brown LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - January 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Barrie Prinz, Associate General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, Deloitte LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: Auditors’ Liability - How to Avoid Casualties
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Barrie Prinz, Associate General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, Deloitte LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal... - January 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Gary F. Bendinger, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: Auditors’ Liability - How to Avoid Casualties
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Gary F. Bendinger, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series for 2011: Auditors’... - January 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Robert Hubbell, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: Auditors’ Liability - How to Avoid Casualties
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert Hubbell, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series for 2011:... - January 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Dr. Alex Grecu, Senior Consultant, National Economic Research Associates, Inc. to Speak at KC’s Labor Law Hot Topics: Wage & Hour Issues Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Dr. Alex Grecu, Senior Consultant, National Economic Research Associates, Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Labor Law... - January 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
James R. Beyer, Director-Employment Law- Americas, Accenture Legal Group LLP to Speak at KC’s Labor Law Hot Topics: Wage & Hour Issues Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that James R. Beyer, Director-Employment Law- Americas, Accenture Legal Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Labor Law Hot... - January 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Steven M. Gutierrez, Chair, Labor and Employment Practice Group, Holland & Hart LLP to Speak at KC’s Labor Law Hot Topics: Wage & Hour Issues Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Steven M. Gutierrez, Partner and Chair, Labor and Employment Practice Group, Holland & Hart LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast... - January 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Gregory F. Jacob, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP to Speak at KC’s Labor Law Hot Topics: Wage & Hour Issues Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Gregory F. Jacob, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Labor Law Hot Topics: Wage &... - January 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Digital Archive Chooses Hot Neuron's Clustify to Cluster e-Discovery Documents
Digital Archive will use Hot Neuron's Clustify software to provide conceptual clustering and near-duplicate identification services for e-discovery to its partners and clients. - January 22, 2011 - Hot Neuron LLC
St. Louis Injury and Accident Attorney, Grant J. Shostak, of Shostak & Shostak, LLC, Offers Free Book to Missouri Accident Victims
Personal injury attorney, Grant J. Shostak, has co-authored a book written specifically for victims of car and truck accidents in Missouri. "The Missouri Accident Book" answers the most common questions facing persons injured in an auto or truck accident in Missouri. - January 21, 2011 - Shostak & Shostak, LLC
Melanie Black Dubis Serves as a Featured Speaker at Continuing Education Presentation
Parker Poe Attorneys Present: “The New Water Cooler: Legal Adventures In Social Networking” - January 21, 2011 - Melanie Dubis
Mike Lee Resigns from Mazuma Capital Board of Directors to Take His Senate Seat in 2011
Mazuma Capital announced the resignation of newly elected Senator Mike Lee. Senator Lee, who served on the Mazuma Capital Board of Directors, is the youngest elected member of the U.S. Senate and the first new senator Utah has had in 18 years. Lee made national headlines when he defeated then... - January 20, 2011 - Mazuma Capital
Family Attorney James Evans Awarded Distinguished Board Certification
The Texas Board of Legal Specialization will induct attorney James W. Evans as Board Certified Family Lawyer. As a Board Certified Family Lawyer, Mr. Evans has substantial, relevant experience in the field of family law and has demonstrated special competence in that area of law. There are more... - January 20, 2011 - Evans Family Law Group
Business Leader Media Announces Law Offices of Kravitz & Guerra, P.A. as a South Florida Top 100 Small Business Honoree
Genilde Guerra will be honored by Business Leader,on behalf of Law Offices of Kravitz & Guerra, for the Top 100 South Florida business awards. - January 20, 2011 - Law Offices of Kravitz & Guerra, P.A.
Andrew D. Irwin, Counsel, Steptoe and Johnson LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for Attorneys Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today Andrew D. Irwin, Counsel, Steptoe and Johnson LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for... - January 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Steven Brotherton, Partner, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for Attorneys Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today Steven Brotherton, Partner, Export Controls Practice Group, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal... - January 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Brian Graham, Partner, Strasburger & Price LLP – Austin to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for Attorneys Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today Brian Graham, Partner, Strasburger & Price LLP - Austin will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for... - January 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Suzanne D. Reifman, Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for Attorneys Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today Suzanne D. Reifman, Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for Attorneys. - January 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Kevin J. Lombardo, Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for Attorneys Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today Kevin J. Lombardo, Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for... - January 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Greenspoon Marder Announces New Shareholders
Greenspoon Marder, a full-service business law firm, has announced three new shareholders to its ever-expanding team. The firm has seen steady growth over the past couple of years, focusing its expansion on key practice areas, which has proven to be beneficial in the difficult economy. New... - January 19, 2011 - Greenspoon Marder
Greenspoon Marder Named as Top Law Firm
Greenspoon Marder, a full-service business law firm, has been named by the South Florida Legal Guide as one of the “2011 Top Law Firms” in South Florida. The list is a compilation of nominations by the South Florida Legal Guide’s Top Attorneys and Top Up & Comers for... - January 19, 2011 - Greenspoon Marder
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New and Enhanced Functionality Delivers Scalable, Secure 24/7 Legal Translation, Localization and Attorney Review. - January 19, 2011 - viaLanguage
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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