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Algonquin Studios to be Exhibitor and Sponsor at 2010 Legal Marketing Association Conference
Algonquin Studios is excited to announce that they will be an exhibitor at the 2010 Legal Marketing Association Conference being held March 10th – 12th in Denver, Colorado. The company will also be the conference’s Cyber Café sponsor. Stephen M. Kiernan II, Director of Sales and... - February 28, 2010 - Algonquin Studios, Inc
Savannah, GA Estate Planning Attorneys Recognized as Rising Stars
Smith Barid, LLC (www.smithbarid.com) is proud to announce that founding members Michael H. Smith and Richard S. Barid have been named to Law & Politics magazine’s 2010 Super Lawyers® - Rising Stars list. The list is comprised of outstanding young attorneys from more than 50 practice... - February 28, 2010 - Smith Barid, LLC
ExpertFuze Launches Website for Expert Searching Service
ExpertFuze, an expert search and referral service, opened the doors to its new website earlier this month. The company performs expert searches for requests submitted through its website. To request an expert search, an employer fills out a form on the ExpertFuze website detailing the expert they... - February 27, 2010 - ExpertFuze
The Little City of Falls Church Files Trademark Applications for The Little City
The Falls Church Economic Development Authority has partnered with local intellectual property attorney Erik Pelton to obtain trademark protection for the city’s The Little City(SM) slogan and logos. “We are proud to be a part of this exciting campaign to raise the visibility of Falls... - February 26, 2010 - Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC
DCR Litigation Services Supports NAMWOLF’s 2010 Business Meeting as Platinum Sponsor
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms Announced DCR Litigation Services as a Platinum Level Sponsor - February 26, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers of Jersey City, New Jersey Launch New Website
Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers of Jersey City, New Jersey have launched www.bagoliefriedman.com, an updated website to service these tech savvy consumers in need of information on personal injury and workers; compensation matters. - February 25, 2010 - Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers
Katherine Staton Elected President of IAWA
Jackson Walker partner Katherine Staton has been elected to serve a two-year term as President of the International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA) beginning in 2010. The IAWA is an international organization which promotes the advancement of distinguished executive women in the aviation and... - February 25, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Freeland Systems Announces Public Foreclosure Sale of FSL Acquisition Corporation and Kardia Health Systems Assets
Freeland Systems is providing notice of a public sale of certain assets which will be held on March 5, 2010. - February 24, 2010 - Freeland Systems
Fantasy Judgment Prepares for Its Inaugural Baseball Season
Fantasy Judgment, an independent, expert dispute resolution service for fantasy sports issues, is gearing up for its first full baseball season. After breaking into the industry in 2009, Chief Justice Michael A. Stein is hopeful for continued growth and media coverage as a premiere resource for fantasy sports disputes and commentary on the fantasy sports industry. - February 24, 2010 - Fantasy Judgment
JJL Process Corp. Opens Offices in AL, TN and NV – Software Division JJL Technologies to License TrueServe™ i-Phone App Nationwide
TrueServe™ – which prevents process server fraud with unparalleled accuracy and documentation capabilities was developed by JJL’s software division, JJL Technologies Inc, and will be available for licensing use by process serving companies nationwide on April 1st. - February 24, 2010 - JJL Process Corp.
Leading Denture Cream Litigation Firm Welcomes GSK Announcement of Removal of Zinc from Its Denture Creams
Untold Numbers of Consumers Still Left Disabled by Its Products - February 24, 2010 - Blizzard, McCarthy & Nabers
Blizzard, McCarthy & Nabers Launches DentureCreamJustice.com
Informs Public of Dangers Posed by Zinc Poisoning and Denture Adhesive Creams - February 24, 2010 - Blizzard, McCarthy & Nabers
LegalView.info Announces Its Latest Traumatic Brain Injury Update
LegalView.info is pleased to announce their most recent traumatic brain injury update. - February 23, 2010 - LegalView
Parwani Law Firm’s Tips for Employers - Now is the Time to Consult an Immigration Attorney About the Upcoming H-1b Filing Season
Parwani Law Firm, P.C. brings the latest immigration law updates as employers plan their work force for an upswing in enterprise spending in 2010 and beyond. Unpredictability of visa numbers; Will the H-1B quota be met on April 1, 2010? For FY 2009, the quota of 65,000 visas as well as 20,000... - February 22, 2010 - Parwani Law Firm P.C.
Kyle Dickerson Named Sumrell Sugg Partner
Prominent New Bern law firm Sumrell, Sugg, Carmichael, Hicks & Hart announces that B. Kyle Dickerson has been elected to join the law firm’s partnership effective January 1, 2010. “By inviting Kyle Dickerson to become a partner in our firm, we are strengthening our commitment to... - February 21, 2010 - Sumrell, Sugg, Carmichael, Hicks & Hart, P.A.
Altep, Inc. Names Greg Duke as Director of Sales
Altep, Inc., a leader and innovator in the fields of litigation support, electronic data discovery and document management, today announced that Greg Duke has joined the firm. With over twenty-nine years’ experience in business development, sales and marketing in litigation support and... - February 21, 2010 - Altep, Inc.
Trust for Architectural Easements Offers Free Copies of Putnam Hill Walking Tour to Greenwich, CT Seminar Attendees
The Trust for Architectural Easements is a leading force in the preservation of architectural heritage in the United States. To RSVP for the Greenwich, Connecticut seminar or learn more about the Trust’s local preservation efforts, the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program and the donation process, contact the Trust at 1-888-831-2107 or visit www.architecturaltrust.org. - February 20, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Equality Now Commends Saudi Arabia for Annulment of Forced Divorce
International human rights organization Equality Now welcomes the decision to overturn a forced divorce ruling in the case of Fatima and Mansour, in Saudi Arabia. After 4 years of separation, the family was finally reunited on Feb 17, 2010. - February 20, 2010 - Equality Now
Introducing HoldIT (TM) v2.01 Litigation Hold (Legal Hold) & Custodian Management SaaS Solution from CaseGuard Technologies, Inc.
CaseGuard delivers SaaS solutions to customers seeking alternatives to installing and maintaining litigation management applications on-site. CaseGuard's software products offer many advantages without the IT resource drain of the traditional installation model. - February 20, 2010 - CaseGuard Technologies, Inc.
Speed New Drug and Medical Device Time to Market with Advice in New Book by Cerulean's Managing Director
FDA compliance guru, John Avellanet, shows biopharmaceutical and device executives how to speed time to market with new medicines and turn regulatory compliance into a competitive business advantage in his new book, Get to Market Now! Turn FDA Compliance into a Competitive Edge in the Era of Personalized Medicine. - February 19, 2010 - Cerulean Associates LLC
Nation's First Immigration TV Network Launches in Houston
Inmigrante TV, the nation’s first television network dedicated to immigration issues, has launched in the greater Houston area on Channel 61.2. The Spanish-language channel will become a hub of news about immigration topics, offering an alternative source of information and analysis from the... - February 19, 2010 - Manuel Solis Law Firm
California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA) Spearheads Efforts to Help Provide Legal Information to Consumers and Self-Help Litigants in California Courts
The Sacramento Family Law Self-Help Center is the latest to join the growing list of court facilities displaying and distributing informational brochures of the California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA). The CALDA “LDA Referral Service” brochure, provided free to the public, answers common questions about LDAs , such as “Who are Legal Document Assistants?” and “How can a Legal Document Assistant Help You?” The brochure also features CALDA’s website: www.calda.org. - February 19, 2010 - California Association of Legal Document Assistants
Boardman Law Firm Announces New Associate
Boardman Law Firm announced that Andrew Hebl has joined the firm as an associate. Andrew will work with the firm's insurance litigation team. "We are excited to add Andrew to our trial team," comments Boardman litigation attorney Claude Covelli. "He's smart, personable, and a hard... - February 18, 2010 - Boardman Law Firm
Jackson Walker Elects 5 New Partners
Jackson Walker L.L.P. announces the election of 5 attorneys to the firm’s partnership. From the Austin office Tara M. Allen, Chris B. Pepper and Elise F. Green were named partners. From the Fort Worth office Ginger M. Webber was promoted to partner as well as James E. McCutcheon from the San... - February 17, 2010 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Weinstein Law Firm Managing Partner Andrew Weinstein Attains Prestigious AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
The Weinstein Law Firm is pleased to announce that Managing Partner, Andrew Weinstein recently attained an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. An AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell is the highest an attorney can receive. In addition, Andrew has received a score of 10 from Avvo, which is the highest... - February 17, 2010 - Weinstein Law Firm
Jennifer & Gary Ricco of Keller Williams Along with Other Top Professionals Will be Hosting a Free Pre Foreclosure Homeowner Outreach Assistance Seminar on March 6, 2010
Wachovia Fast Track Short Sale Program for North Los Angeles Homeowners struggling with Wachovia, Golden West or World Savings loans. Here are some of the programs highlights: Approvals in 7-10 days, $2500 up to $5000 for moving expenses. Full release of lien and all deficiency issues waived. Average closing from start to finish: 48 business days. - February 16, 2010 - Jennifer & Gary Ricco Keller Williams VIP Properties e-PRO, WCR, QSC, Retired LAPD
LegalView.info Annouces Mesothelioma Blog Site Update
LegalView.info is pleased to announce their most recent update to their informational mesothelioma blog. - February 14, 2010 - LegalView
DNA Diagnostics Centre UK Opens the Walk-in DNA Testing Facility
DNA Diagnostics Centre (DDC) has performed genetic tests for over 1 million clients around the world and now launches its walk-in centre in West London, UK. - February 13, 2010 - DNA Diagnostics Centre
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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