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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
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.
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.
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
High Court Appoints Greenspoon Marder Attorney to Committee Guarding Against Unlicensed Practice of Law
The Florida Supreme Court has tasked Evan B. Klinek, Esq., litigation attorney at Greenspoon Marder, P.A., to serve as chairperson of the 17th Judicial Circuit Court’s Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee “C.” The committee serves as the “fact-finder” in Unlicensed... - August 05, 2010 - Greenspoon Marder
California State Bar Board of Governors Selects Judith M. Fouladi for 2011 Commission on Judicial Nominations & Evaluations Committee
Bohm, Matsen, Kegel & Aguilera Partner Judith M. Fouladi, has been selected by the State Bar of California's Board of Governors to serve on the State's Judicial Nominations & Evaluations Commission (JNE Commission). - August 05, 2010 - Bohm, Matsen, Kegel & Aguilera, LLP
Prolumina Announces Online Jury Research
Prolumina is now able to offer clients many other jury-related services, such as: Online Jury Research, Telephone Jury Research, Change of Venue surveys, and Strategy Comparison Studies. - August 05, 2010 - Prolumina
Sumrell Sugg Welcomes New Attorney, David B. Baxter, Jr.
New Bern-based Sumrell Sugg, Attorneys at Law announces the addition of Dave Baxter to the firm. - August 05, 2010 - Sumrell, Sugg, Carmichael, Hicks & Hart, P.A.
Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C. Announces New Website Launch
Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C. announces that it is releasing a new website to better serve the needs of its clients and the community. - August 05, 2010 - Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C.
Highly Decorated Ret. Detective Bart Vallaro Completes His Mortgage Loan Modification Software
Retired Detective Bart Vallaro spends two years developing a Mortgage Loan Modification Software that will effectively help homeowners fight Foreclosure with a Do-it-Yourself Loan Modification Software. - August 04, 2010 - Official 911
Wolverine Law is Changing Locations
Wolverine Law will be relocating their office, but remaining in Ypsilanti in order to continue to serve those in need of law services in and around Ypsilanti. Representing clients from Ypsilanti, as well as Wayne and Washtenaw Counties and throughout Michigan. - August 04, 2010 - Wolverine Law
Bilzin Sumberg Enjoys a Clear View at 1450 Brickell
After much anticipation about the firm's impending move to Miami’s new 1450 Brickell office tower, members of Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod were invited to step inside the recently completed Class-A building. On Saturday, July 24th, nearly 150 guests arrived at 1450 Brickell for a... - August 04, 2010 - Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP
Michigan Law Firm, Credit Law Services, Provides Consumer Friendly and Cost Effective Credit Repair Services
Credit Law Services, launched earlier this year, is a Michigan based law firm specializing in consumer credit repair. Credit Law Services provides expertise, experience, and superior customer service in addition to comprehensive credit report repair resources to help consumers leverage their credit... - August 02, 2010 - Credit Law Services
'The Other Side of The Game' by Tadaram Maradas of Maradas, Inc.
Tadaram Maradas, whose real name is David Williams, is a writer and author from, “The San Francisco Bay Area.” He is an Alum from “Excelsior College” in Upstate, New York, and is currently enrolled as MSM Graduate Student in “The University of Maryland Graduate School System” at Adelphi, Maryland. He recently capped a satisfying twenty-three-year career in “The United States Army” where he served in four Contingency Operations, which included both Combative and Non-Combative Operations. - August 01, 2010 - Maradas, Inc
Jackson Walker Welcomes Randel Young
Jackson Walker is pleased to welcome partner Randel Young to the firm’s Houston office. Mr. Young has almost 30 years’ experience in the energy, natural resource and electric power and related service sectors, with an emphasis on structuring, negotiating and documenting oil and gas,... - August 01, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Fort Myers Attorney Guy Whitesman Elected Chair of Florida Bar Tax Section
Whitesman Assumes Chair of Florida Bar Tax Section. - August 01, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Lamar Associates Applauds the President’s Signing Into Law, the Tribal Law and Order Bill
“The Tribal Law and Order Act is an important step to address the major crime and drug challenges facing our Tribal communities.” – Walter Lamar - July 30, 2010 - Lamar Associates
Wealth Strategies Counsel and Jeffrey R. Matsen Has Formed an "Of Counsel" Relationship with the Pacific Grove Firm, Krasa Law
Kyle A. Krasa of Krasa Law, a Pacific Grove, California Estate Planning Law Firm, is happy to announce that Nationally Recognized Estate and Business Planning Attorney, Jeffrey R. Matsen and his Orange County California firm, Wealth Strategies Counsel (WSC) of Bohm, Matsen, Kegel, & Aguilera LLP, are “Of Counsel” to Krasa Law. This relationship provides Krasa Law with additional resources and prestige associated with Attorney Matsen and his firm, ultimately increasing the services to clients. - July 30, 2010 - Krasa Law
Bilzin Sumberg Managing Partner John C. Sumberg Receives South Florida Business Journal's Ultimate CEO Award
Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP announced today that John C. Sumberg, the firm’s managing partner, was one of 10 of Miami-Dade's top executives to be honored this year with the South Florida Business Journal's Ultimate CEO Award. This prestigious award recognizes CEOs who are... - July 30, 2010 - Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP
Jackson Walker Welcomes Michael W. Wood
Jackson Walker is pleased to welcome new partner Michael W. Wood to the Corporate/Energy group in the Houston office. As an attorney in private practice, Mr. Wood has handled several billion dollars of commercial transactions involving corporate reorganizations, acquisitions and debt restructuring. - July 29, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Melissa Brumback Appointed Vice Chair of 10th Judicial District Grievance Committee
Ragsdale Liggett PLLC has announced that Melissa Dewey Brumback, partner at the firm, was appointed as Vice Chair of the 10th Judicial District Grievance Committee on June 23rd, after serving on the committee for two years. The committee is a division of the North Carolina State Bar and is... - July 29, 2010 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Hutcherson Law Submits Declaration on Ripoff Report Content Removal
Kenton Hutcherson of Hutcherson Law submitted a declaration in United States District Court for the Central District of California stating that Xcentric Ventures, LLC, owner of RipoffReport.com, twice removed content pursuant to demands based upon an earlier settlement with one of... - July 28, 2010 - Hutcherson Law
Ted White Writes Definitive Guide to Colorado Contracts
Denver attorney, Ted White, has written a complete guide to Colorado business contracts - July 28, 2010 - Moye White
Global Wills Announces Re-Branding of Its Business Name to Enodare and Its Introduces Its New Estate Planning Product Line
Enodare offers one of the broadest lines of self-help estate planning products worldwide. All products were developed by Enodare. Enodare’s suite now includes books, legal kits, legal forms, online software and offline software. - July 28, 2010 - Enodare Limited
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. Sets Goal for Utilization of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. becomes a member of The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) as a Corporate Partner. - July 25, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Dr. Leigh-Davis, Yuin University Law Professor, Goes to the Attorney General About the Low Caliber of California Attorneys
Recently, Dr. Leigh-Davis, a Yuin University law professor, made a lengthy written request to California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown, Jr., requesting an investigation of numerous incompetent federal CJA panel attorneys. - July 22, 2010 - Dr. Leigh-Davis