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Free iPhone App Helps You at the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident
Nationwide Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys Brown, Koro & Romag, LLP have developed a free iPhone app designed to give you roadside assistance at the scene of a motor vehicle accident. - February 12, 2010 - Brown, Koro & Romag
Fort Myers Attorney Cody Vaughan-Birch Appointed to Marine Advisory Coommittee in Charlotte County
Attorney Cody Vaughan-Birch, an associate in the Land Use & Environmental law division, was appointed to the Marine Advisory Committee by the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners, - February 10, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Jackson Walker Announces New Managing Partners
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Wade Cooper has been named Managing Partner of the firm. The firm is also pleased to announce that Matt Dow, David Moran and Susan Halsey have been named the new City Managing Partners in Austin, Dallas and Fort Worth, respectively. - February 10, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Employers Reduce Costs and HR Risks with HR Outsourcing, Reports New White Paper by CPEhr
Report shows how small and mid-size employers benefit from outsourcing human resource functions as the economy slowly recovers. - February 09, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.
New Directors Appointed to the Board of the Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
The Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP), a non-profit organization established in 2007 to serve the legal document assistant (LDA) and paralegal professions, has announced the appointment of three LDAs to its Board of Directors. Moira Boyle was appointed to the position of... - February 07, 2010 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 2010 BTI Client Service All Stars
Jackson Walker partners Carl Butzer and Jay Rutherford were recently chosen for the BTI Client Service All Stars 2010. - February 06, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Brata Web Media Launches LegalWebbie to Help Lawyers and Legal Professionals Get Online
Brata Web Media Inc, a provider of web design headquartered in Ottawa, ON, Canada and New York, NY, USA, has recently launched a new service for lawyers and legal professionals. LegalWebbie is part of the BrataWebbie platform that helps attorneys get their practice online and in front of their... - February 06, 2010 - Brata Web Media Inc
Digital Reef Announces Partnership with BlueArc
Scalable e-discovery software integrates with high-performance, cost-effective storage platform to reduce costs of early case assessment. - February 06, 2010 - Digital Reef Inc
Nixon Peabody’s Andrew Cosgrove to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on Legal Ethics and E-Discovery
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Andrew Cosgrove, Esq., Commercial Litigation Practice Group, Nixon Peabody LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled:... - February 05, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Hwuason Lawyers Named Leading Chinese Tax Firm
Hwuason Lawyers receive further recognition as a leader in China's tax legal services field. - February 05, 2010 - Hwuason Lawyers
Foley & Lardner’s Melinda Levitt to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on Legal Ethics and E-Discovery
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Melinda Levitt, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Legal Ethics and E-Discovery... - February 05, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Peter Crane Anderson, Anderson Terpening, PLLC to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on ". . . Got Fraud?"
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Peter Crane Anderson, Anderson Terpening, PLLC will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “. . . got fraud?" A Former... - February 05, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
SCG Legal PR Network Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with 90% of Lawyer Members Getting Press Attention
The global network that connects lawyers as expert sources with reporters received over 160 international television and print press requests from the media last year. - February 05, 2010 - SCG Legal PR Network
Jackson Walker Welcomes Two New Attorneys to the Houston Office
Jackson Walker L.L.P. welcomes Litigation & Energy partner Amy L. Baird & Environmental partner Tré Fischer to the Houston office. - February 05, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Fort Myers Real Estate Attorney Tyra Read Elected Stockholder at Henderson Franklin
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Tyra Read has become a stockholder with the firm. Tyra represents individual buyers and sellers, as well as developers, builders and private lenders in a wide variety of residential and commercial... - February 05, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
LegalView.info Announces Brain Injury Blog Updates
LegalView.info is pleased to announce their most recent Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) blog post, this one focusing on TBI research. - February 03, 2010 - LegalView
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on ". . . Got Fraud?" A Former Prosecutor's Guide to Help Executives Minimize Risks & Add Value
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 on ". . . got fraud?" A Former Prosecutor's Guide to Help Executives Minimize Risks & Add Value”. This... - February 03, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
California Attorney Darren Kavinoky Named a Super Lawyer by Los Angeles Magazine
Darren Kavinoky, has been named a Super Lawyer by Los Angeles Magazine. The Super Lawyers designation is reserved for attorneys who exhibit the highest levels of legal skill and integrity as determined by their peers and independent research. - February 03, 2010 - DarrenKavinoky.com
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP Strengthens Its Labor & Employment Practice
Vincent T. Norwillo Joins Cleveland Office. - February 03, 2010 - Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
Michael J. Haverson to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
Michael J. Haversonof Haverson Consulting, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). - February 03, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
John F. Brown Jr. to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
John F. Brown Jr., Attorney at Brown Law LLC, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). - February 03, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Debbie S. Champion to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
Debbie S. Champion, Attorney at Rynearson Suess Schnurbusch and Champion, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). - February 03, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
CQrecruit Specialist Legal Recruitment Website Launched in Asia Pacific
Hong Kong based online recruitment specialists CQrecruit have launched a new online recruitment portal focused on the legal profession across the Asia Pacific region. https://www.cqrecruit.com will carry positions for both lawyers and legal support staff including legal secretaries, paralegals, H.R. - February 03, 2010 - CQrecruit
Opara Law Firm Announces the Launch of More Legal Services to Its Present Practice Area
Opara Law PC, which is based in Downtown, Toronto, Canada is very much pleased to announce the launch of new legal services in addition to its already existing practice areas. - February 03, 2010 - OPARA LAW PC
Pinstripe Marketing President Named to Legal Marketing Association Board of Directors
Pinstripe Marketing is pleased to announce that agency president, Ginger Reichl, was recently elected to the Legal Marketing Association (LMA) Southeastern Chapter Tampa Bay City Group's board of directors. The Southeastern Chapter is the largest in the international organization of LMA, covering... - February 01, 2010 - Pinstripe Marketing
Legal Marketing Association’s Southeastern Chapter Announces Its 2010 Tampa Bay City Group Leadership
The Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA) Southeastern Chapter is pleased to announce its Tampa Bay City Group leadership for 2010. The Southeastern Chapter is the largest in the international organization of LMA, covering 10 states with 18 sub-chapters called City Groups throughout the region,... - February 01, 2010 - Legal Marketing Association
San Francisco DUI Attorney, James Reilly of Summit Defense Prevails at SF DMV Administrative Hearing: 2nd Offense DUI Client Keeps License
Following a San Francisco DMV Administrative Hearing, a 2nd time DUI client was allowed to keep her drivers license. A 2nd Offense DUI in California typically results in a one year license suspension, but because of Mr. Reilly's argument regarding the breath sample collections procedures, the DMV reinstated the client's license. - January 30, 2010 - Summit Defense Attorneys
Digital Reef to Attend LegalTech in New York City February 1st to 3rd
LegalTech is the largest and most important legal technology event of the year - January 30, 2010 - Digital Reef Inc
Local Law Firm Bears Its Civic Spirit
Sumrell, Sugg, Carmichael, Hicks & Hart, P.A. a prominent New Bern law firm, has added a new piece to the city’s growing collection of public art. By its sponsorship of a new Beartown Bear, the firm has continued a tradition of support for the essence of New Bern’s unique culture... - January 30, 2010 - Sumrell, Sugg, Carmichael, Hicks & Hart, P.A.
CPEhr Appoints Joshua Sable, Esq., as Its Corporate General Counsel
Senior partner with decades of employment law experience joins CPEhr, a leading Los Angeles-based HR Outsourcing Firm and PEO. - January 29, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.
Alberto Romero Jr. Receives Board Certification in Marital & Family Law by Florida Bar Association
Mason Black & Caballero is pleased to announce that Alberto Romero, Jr., an associate in the firm, recently attained board certification in Marital & Family Law from The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education. Board certification recognizes lawyers' knowledge, skills and... - January 29, 2010 - Mason Black & Caballero
Digital Reef Announces Partnership with Smart Data Consulting
Leading eDiscovery consulting and service provider to utilize Digital Reef’s scalable discovery platform for high-volume eDiscovery matters. - January 29, 2010 - Digital Reef Inc
Tampa Bay Legal Marketing Firm President Presents Online Reputation Management Seminar for Hillsborough Bar Association
Pinstripe Marketing president, Ginger Reichl, was the presenter at today's Hillsborough Bar Association Family Law Section Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar. The event was held at the Chester H. Ferguson Law Center in Tampa. Reichl's portion of the presentation focused on online reputation... - January 28, 2010 - Pinstripe Marketing
Council on Litigation Management a Leader in Diversity
The Council on Litigation Management, which seeks to further the practice of litigation management through education, cooperation and ethics, has also become a leader in promoting diversity. - January 28, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Fort Myers Estate Planning Attorney Eric Gurgold Elected Stockholder
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Eric Gurgold has become a stockholder with the firm. With over twenty years of experience, he assists clients in the preparation of wills, trusts, family limited partnerships, inventories,... - January 27, 2010 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Link & Associates, a Tax Relief Company is Pleased to Announce That the Company's New Tax Relief Website Can Now be Accessed at www.wehelptax.com
www.wehelptax.com is a full service tax resolution company, specializing in tax relief with a team that includes attorneys, I.R.S. enrolled agents and certified public accountants. With decades of combined experience, LinkAssociates at wehelptax.com is the only company in the industry who is currently offering a 100% satisfaction guarantee. - January 26, 2010 - Link & Associates
LegalView Announces Newest Dorel Crib Recall Update
LegalView.info is pleased to announce their latest article concerning the recent Dorel Crib recalls. - January 26, 2010 - LegalView
Greensboro Attorney Janet Ward Black Wins North Carolina State Bar Distinguished Service Award
Greensboro attorney and former president of the NC Bar Association Janet Ward Black received the NC State Bar’s Distinguished Service Award on January 21, 2010, acknowledging her exemplary service to the legal profession. Nominees were selected by their peers and evaluated on their... - January 25, 2010 - Ward Black Law
Greensboro Attorney Janet Ward Black Named to North Carolina Legal Elite, 2010
Janet Ward Black, Principal of Ward Black Law and former President of the North Carolina Bar Association, has been named to Business North Carolina magazine’s 2010 Legal Elite. This honor places Black among the top three percent of lawyers in the state. Black’s personal injury firm,... - January 25, 2010 - Ward Black Law
Invent-Tech Posts Details of Award of Six Figure Judgment to Company Website
Invention Technologies, Inc., a Coral Gables, Florida-based invention assistance firm, is pleased to announce that it has just posted the details of an award of a $125,000 judgment against a New Mexico-based inventor to their official company website. The inventor was found to have made multiple... - January 22, 2010 - Invention Technologies, Inc.
Gilbert Kelly Wins Civil Rights Motion for Summary Judgment
Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley & Jennett LLP recently won Summary Judgment in a federal civil rights case. The case arose from an alleged “search” that was claimed to be unconstitutional under the 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (illegal search and seizure) and the 14th Amendment... - January 22, 2010 - Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley & Jennett LLP
Assets International LLC Vice President to Speak at NALS of Detroit Meeting
Pamela Kramer to Detail Company’s Focus at Finding Missing Heirs - January 22, 2010 - Assets International
Singapore’s Keystone Law Corporation Hires Senior Lawyer
Tan Jing Poi has joined Singapore’s Keystone Law Corporation as a consultant. Mr Tan specialises in commercial and banking work and is also a notary public and commissioner of oaths. - January 22, 2010 - Keystone Law Corporation
TLG Launches Smaller Reporting Company Alliance
Organization formed to meet the unique needs of smaller reporting companies, which are not currently being serviced by existing media and other sources. - January 20, 2010 - The Lebrecht Group, APLC
McKeen & Associates, P.C. Names Phillip B. Toutant Associate Attorney
Ferndale resident to focus his practice on plaintiff litigation in the areas of medical malpractice and birth trauma. - January 20, 2010 - McKeen & Associates, P.C.
Missouri DWI Interview by Attorney Grant Shostak of Shostak & Shostak, LLC Now Available
As the guest of the simulated One on One radio show, Attorney Grant Shostak of St. Louis law firm Shostak & Shostak, LLC, provides an in depth discussion of the laws relating to Missouri DWI and other alcohol related offenses. In the interview, Grant explains how to choose the right defense attorney; why field sobriety tests are not always accurate; and how to challenge breathalyzer and other chemical test results. - January 20, 2010 - Shostak & Shostak, LLC
LegalView Annouces Updates Yasmin and Yaz Portals After 25,000 Yasmin Lawsuits Filed
LegalView is pleased to announce updates to their Yasmin and Yaz information portals in support of the recent flood of legal filings against Bayer Corp concerning Yasmin and Yaz side effects. - January 19, 2010 - LegalView
Montreal Immigration Lawyers Aid Immigrants in Moving to Canada
Montreal based immigration law firm Canadim provides Canadian immigration legal services. Moving to Canada is a decision many people make for reasons such as quality of life, education, work etc. Canadim helps them move and settle in Canada. - January 18, 2010 - Canadim
Hill Country Mobile Notary Service Expands Its Service Area
Hill Country Mobile Notary Service Expands its Kerr County service area to include the counties of Bandera County, Edwards County, Gillispie County, Kendale County, Kimble County, Medina County, Real County and Uvalde County, Texas. Hill Country Mobile Notary Service a mobile notary service... - January 18, 2010 - Hill Country Mobile Notary Service
Parwani Law Firm Provides Immigration Aid to Families of Haiti Earthquake
Parwani Law Firm P.C. today announced a comprehensive commitment to help the families of people affected by the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Parwani Law Firm has committed to offering free legal consultation via phone and email to families affected by this tragedy through February 20th 2010. - January 17, 2010 - Parwani Law Firm P.C.