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Arkfeld on Electronic Discovery and Evidence: Significant Trends in Electronic Discovery
Law Partner Publishing announces the release of the September 2009 edition of its acclaimed Electronic Discovery and Evidence (2nd Ed.) treatise by the well-known author, speaker and attorney, Michael R. Arkfeld. What's New? Updated and expanded through July 2009, this edition (1300+ pages)... - October 01, 2009 - Law Partner Publishing, LLC
Di Santo LLP Welcomes New Addition to Miami Office
Di Santo LLP is pleased to announce the addition of real estate partner Christian Bruno to the Firm’s Miami office. After careful consideration of the financial and real estate market conditions, the Firm is expanding its presence in Miami to position itself in a dynamic environment which is... - October 01, 2009 - Di Santo LLP
Henderson Franklin Welcomes New Litigation Attorney Robert Anderson
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce the hire of a new associate, Attorney Robert Anderson, who will be based out of the firm’s Fort Myers office. Anderson joins the firm after serving as a summer clerk in 2008. Attorney Robert Anderson will... - October 01, 2009 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Assets International LLC Names Hofmann as Associate Counsel
Southfield-based Assets International LLC has announced the hiring of Caitlin Hofmann as Associate Counsel. - October 01, 2009 - Assets International
Credit Card Debt Vexes Consumers But Debt Relief is Possible: Totaldebtrelief.net
There is increasing talk these days of the U.S. economy beginning to rebound, however credit card debt is still an issue affecting the lives of millions. Consumer advocate Totaldebtrelief.net offers solutions. - September 30, 2009 - Total Debt Relief
Pietras Saracino Smith & Meeks, LLP, a New Jersey Law Firm, Has Just Launched a New Web Site
Pietras Saracino Smith & Meeks, LLP, a New Jersey law firm, has just launched a new web site with the help of PaperStreet Web Design. - September 30, 2009 - PaperStreet Web Design
Grieving Mother Sues Seattle Children's Hospital for the Alleged Wrongful Death of Her Son
Fifteen year-old old boy dies from massive overdose of narcotic pain medication following a routine dental procedure. - September 29, 2009 - Sprouts
LegalView Announces Continued Updates of Brain Injury Blog
LegalView has consistently updated their traumatic brain injury blog over the past few weeks, providing even more information for those individuals suffering from the effects of a brain injury, or those persons simply seeking additional resources on the subject. - September 29, 2009 - LegalView
Free Is It Legal To Mouse Pad
Free legal discussion forum Is It Legal To (http://www.IsItLegalTo.com) announces a free legal mouse pad giveaway. - September 28, 2009 - Is It Legal To
Women-Owned and Operated Koi Design LLC Sues Retailer Giant Mark’s Work Wearhouse for Allegedly Selling Knock-Offs of Its Designs
koi Design, LLC (“Koi”), a small women-run designer scrubs company, filed suit against Canadian retail giant Mark’s Work Wearhouse. The suit brought in federal court by the Santa Monica, California-based koi alleges that the retailer, with 330 stores in Canada and substantial sales in the United States, sold “knock-off” versions of its popular nursing scrubs. - September 27, 2009 - koi Design LLC
Forensics Consulting Solutions is Again Recognized as Top Performer at FTI/Attenex 2009 Partners Summit
Pheonix based electronic discovery firm Forensics Consulting Solutions, receives top awards at industry Partners Summit. - September 27, 2009 - Forensics Consulting Solutions
Eisenberg Law Offices Reacts to Growing Underage Drinking and Drunk Driving Issue with High School Program
Wisconsin law firm volunteers to speak on the dangers of underage drinking at public awareness campaign developed by Drug Free Action Alliance, focused on educating adults on the safety risks of serving alcohol at teen parties and enforcing compliance with underage drinking laws. The event,... - September 26, 2009 - Eisenberg Law Offices
Michael P. Granata, a Dallas Divorce Attorney, Launched a Web Site
Michael P. Granata, a Dallas, Texas divorce attorney, has just launched a new web site with the help of PaperStreet Web Design. - September 24, 2009 - PaperStreet Web Design
Assets International LLC Names Kramer as Vice President of Business Development
Assets International LLC announced the hiring of Pamela Kramer as Vice President of Business Development. - September 24, 2009 - Assets International
CAPAPA Celebrates Right to Know Day Across Canada
CAPAPA - Canadian Association of Professional Privacy and Access Administrators Canadian Privacy and Access Association Celebrates Right to Know Day Across Canada. The Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators (CAPAPA) events across Canada to help increase Canadians’ awareness of their Right to Know about their right to access government-held information. - September 24, 2009 - CAPAPA - The Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators
Attorney Robert A. Brenner Offers Catastrophic Injury Victims Help Through the Catastrophic Injury Resource Center
Catastrophic injury attorney Robert A. Brenner of the Catastrophic Injury Law Group is working to offer informative resources and legal guidance to victims of catastrophic injuries. - September 24, 2009 - Law Offices of Robert A. Brenner
Whiteheads Solicitors Support Law Society Campaign
Staffordshire lawyers Whiteheads are backing a national campaign from the Law Society promoting the professional work of solicitors. The Law Society’s ‘Help I Need Someone’ promotion focuses on the reassurance to be gained by seeking advice from a properly qualified... - September 24, 2009 - Whiteheads Solicitors
David L. Ganje Named One of New York State's Top Lawyers
New York Super Lawyers magazine has named David L. Ganje one of the top attorneys in New York for 2008 and 2009. - September 23, 2009 - Ganje Law Offices
LegalView Announces Newest Mesothelioma Blog Post
LegalView is pleased to announce that after their recent bulletin regarding the launch of their mesothelioma blog, the newest blog is finally posted at http://mesothelioma.legalview.com/blog/. - September 21, 2009 - LegalView
Fighting Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell at Harvard Harvard Humanists Honor Lt. Dan Choi for Commitment to Equal Rights
The Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard (HCH) and the Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus will honor Lt. Dan Choi and his commitment to equal rights for gays in the military on September 17. On March 19, 2009, Lt. Dan Choi announced he was gay to MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow. Overnight he became the courageous face of opposition to the U.S. Military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Lt. Choi will receive HCH's first ever award for Service to Humanity, to be given annually to a Harvard student. - September 18, 2009 - Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard University
William Gailey to Chair State Bar Investigation Task Force
The State Bar announced that a State Bar Task Force will conduct a thorough investigation of the recent illegal leak of a Judicial Nominee Evaluation Commission (JNE) rating of a judicial candidate. The JNE Investigation Task Force will be Chaired by William Gailey, a member of the Board of... - September 18, 2009 - Gailey Associates Inc.
William Gailey Was Confirmed by State Senate and Reappointed to State Bar Board of Governors
William "Bill" Gailey was confirmed by the California State Senate to his reappointment as a Member of the State Bar Board of Governors on September 7, 2009. The confirmation was by a unanimous vote of 39-0. Mr Gailey's second consecutive term on the Board of Governors expires on... - September 18, 2009 - Gailey Associates Inc.
King's Arch Capital Hires Juris Law Group as Outside General Counsel
Juris Law Group’s legal service paradigm provides the benefits of both a large law firm and an in-house legal staff without the procedural, structural, and economic inefficiencies of traditional service models. At the foundation of the Juris Law Group paradigm is a team of attorneys who have worked with a broad range of clients at the largest, most reputable law firms in the world and have handled a diverse range of complex corporate and litigation issues. - September 17, 2009 - Juris Law Group
Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals Successfully Pushes for Legislative Amendment that Protects Consumers, Self-Help Legal Service Providers
California’s proposed Assembly Bill 590 would have effectively outlawed many legal professionals who offer self-help services to consumers handling their own legal matters. While the legislative intent was to make the courts more accessible to the self-represented litigants, increase the... - September 17, 2009 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
Doing Justis to BIALL
Justis Publishing, the online law reports specialist, sponsored a lavish party in celebration of the first 40 years of the British and Irish Association of Law Librarians (BIALL). It took place last Friday at Delfina in central London, the party’s theme being the 1960s, in honour of the... - September 17, 2009 - Justis Publishing Ltd
LegalView Announces Newest Brain Injury Blog
LegalView is pleased to announce that after the recent announcement they would begin updating their Traumatic Brain Injury blog, they have posted a new blog on this site. - September 16, 2009 - LegalView
DL Washington Law--Virtual Legal Services
DL Washington Law provides affordable web-based legal services for New Yorkers. - September 16, 2009 - DL Washington Law
The Financial Planning Association - Silicon Valley Chapter Special Estate Planning for Roth IRAs
San Jose Estate Planning Attorney Richard Dayton was invited to speak at the Financial Planning Association (FPA) - Silicon Valley Chapter. The FPA meeting took place at the Tech Mart in Santa Clara. In 2010, IRS's rule for IRA conversion into Roth IRA will be less prohibitive. It opens door of... - September 13, 2009 - The Dayton Law Firm
Las Vegas Attorneys Chosen as Nevada Legal Elite
John Bailey and Dennis Kennedy Selected Among Top 100 Attorneys in the State by Nevada Business Magazine. - September 13, 2009 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. Hosts Social Networking Business Advisory Seminar
Ralph J. DiLeone, managing partner at The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. (www.dileone.com), has announced that the firm will host a seminar for the Business Advisor Partners on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Coastal Financial Center, located at 1000 St. Albans Drive. The seminar,... - September 12, 2009 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Sample Legal Forms & Business Documents Now Available for Free at WhichDraft.com
WhichDraft.com announces the launch of its free contract generation website, which offers free contract templates, explanations, and an easy to use document creation wizard to guide you though the contract assembly process. - September 11, 2009 - WhichDraft.com
Aaron Notary Offers Florida Notary Appointment Services for Only $69
It’s now easy to become a notary in Florida with Aaron notary appointment services. Their newly launched website www.aaronnotary.com has all the necessary information and resources at your reach. - September 11, 2009 - Aaron Notary Appointment Services, Inc.
CPEhr Named as One of Top Ten “Best Places to Work” in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Human Resources company CPEhr earned a sixth place ranking for mid-sized businesses, beating hundreds of companies in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s prestigious “Best Places to Work” 2009 competition. - September 09, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.
Hamden, CT Attorney Announces Opening of New Real Estate Law Office
Attorney Paul H. Begemann, Esq. opens new law office on Whitney Avenue in Hamden, CT. Attorney Begemann's practice areas include real estate law. - September 08, 2009 - Attorney Paul H. Begemann
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center Announces Launch of Redesigned Web Site and Special Offer to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center today announced the launch of its redesigned web site at www.celesq.com. To celebrate the launch, which coincides with the 10th anniversary of its founding, Celesq® has rolled back prices on select programs during the month of September. Celesq®’s New... - September 08, 2009 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Marquis & Aurbach Attorneys Receive "Super Lawyers" Distinction
Five attorneys at Las Vegas Law firm Marquis & Aurbach were selected for inclusion in Mountain States Super Lawyers 2009 Edition. Shareholders Al Marquis, Phil Aurbach and Terry Coffing received the "Super Lawyer" distinction. Shareholder Frank Flansburg and associate Layke Stolberg... - September 07, 2009 - Marquis & Aurbach
Leading Litigation Support Firm TERIS Continues Impressive Growth, Opens Chicago Office
Respected eDiscovery professional John Stanton brings 10+ years experience Chicago market as new Regional Director of Electronic Sales. - September 06, 2009 - TERIS
Hosted Solutions Can Save Small to Mid-Sized Law Firms Thousands of Dollars in IT Expenses
A hosted environment with integrated software paid for on a monthly basis is easily implemented, helps better manage cash flow, increases security and broadens mobile accessibility - September 05, 2009 - legal workspace
Five Attorneys from Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff Named Among Best Lawyers in America® 2010
Clay Farrell, Michael Sullivan, Theresa Asoklis, Donald Campbell and Noreen Slank were all recognized as being among the best attorneys in their respective practice areas. - September 05, 2009 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Pepe & Hazard Wealth Attorneys Advise Clients That CT State Budget Could Benefit Heirs
CT state budget will automatically pass in 5 days and will be beneficial to inheritances. - September 04, 2009 - Vincent Liberti Law
Outsourced Paralegal Services LLC Asserts Link Between Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy Filings and Medical Bills
Consumer bankruptcy freelance paralegal company Outsourced Paralegal Services, LLC examines connection between chronic illness and consumer bankruptcy filings. - September 03, 2009 - Outsourced Paralegal Services
US Building Consultants Pushing for ASTM standard for inspections
This is an important step in the process as we move forward in this crisis. ASTM International is one of the foremost recognizable associations to be involved in helping to establish proper standards for the inspection of Chinese and other defective drywall. Mulholland feels that without a standard, the opportunity for substandard practices will continue to occur. - September 03, 2009 - USBCI
RBSM LLP, a CPA Firm with Offices in New York, Washington D.C., Mumbai and Zhunhai, Launched a Website
RBSM LLP, a CPA firm with offices in New York, Washington D.C., Mumbai and Zhunhai, launched a site. The site, created by PaperStreet and located at http://www.rbsmllp.com/, is elegant, professional and easy to navigate. The firm provides professional accounting, auditing and tax services to a... - September 02, 2009 - PaperStreet Web Design
Auto Insurance Act Affects Wisconsin Personal Injury Law Firm Eisenberg Law
2009 Wisconsin Act 28 contains a number of provisions that expand options for personal injury settlements and change the state’s auto insurance restrictions and coverage minimums. This Act impacts Wisconsin personal injury law firm, Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C., which has won millions in personal injury settlements for its clients. Eisenberg’s personal injury attorneys speculate that this new Act will increase some settlement amounts significantly. - September 02, 2009 - Eisenberg Law Offices
The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. Launches Blog
Ralph J. DiLeone, managing partner at The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. (www.dileone.com), has announced the launch of the firm’s blog. Through the blog, The DiLeone Law Group will provide visitors with overviews on law and business practices as well as comments and analysis of current events. To... - September 02, 2009 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
eDiscovery Solutions Group CEO Speaks on Current Status of the eDiscovery and the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Markets
Industry veteran predicts a paradigm shift and convergence of information management technology to support both eDiscovery and compliance markets within the next five years - September 02, 2009 - eDiscovery Solutions Group
Law Exe, LLC ‘Balances’ Miami Need for Legal Bookkeeping and Legal Software Support with Grand Opening of New Office in Downtown Miami
Miami-based Service Company Offers Small Law Firm Businesses Professional Bookkeeping Services and Software Assistance. - September 01, 2009 - Law Exe, LLC
Gulf Coast Western and Fish & Richardson Announce Countersuit Filed Against Colorado Division of Securities Over Oil & Gas Joint Venture Partnerships
Attorneys with Fish & Richardson P.C. have filed a countersuit on behalf of Gulf Coast Western against the Colorado Division of Securities in response to allegations of securities violations levied against long-standing oil and gas joint ventures. - August 31, 2009 - Gulf Coast Western
New Coaching Business Turns Frustrated Lawyers Into Contented Writers
The news for lawyers isn’t good these days. Big firms are laying off lawyers in droves, and hiring has slowed way down. More and more law school graduates are emerging into the workforce with massive debt and poor prospects. Even those newly minted lawyers lucky enough to find a job in their... - August 31, 2009 - Big Juicy Life
Local Attorney Advises Parents on Back-to-School Protection for Children
Safeguarding children in emergencies is always a challenge and struggle for any parent. Now that the children are back to school, it is time to safeguard them in emergencies with some back to school planning for Families with Minor Children or Grandchildren. - August 31, 2009 - Sabrina Winters, Attorney at Law, PLLC