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USBCI Connects with Homeowners to Provide Answers to Defective Drywall Questions
A discussion panel comprised of 15 top experts which is “Open to the Public” allows homeowners to get their questions answered on defective Chinese drywall, its effects to property values and health concerns. - October 13, 2009 - USBCI
China’s Shift to Consumer Driven Economy to Take Up to 5 Years, Predicts Dezan’s Devonshire-Ellis at Asia M&A Dealmakers Summit; China GDP to Range 4% to 5% Annually
China’s shift from an export driven financial foundation to a more consumer driven profile will take three to five years and limit the country’s growth in gross domestic product (GDP) to an annual range of 4% to 5%, Chris Devonshire-Ellis, the Founder and Senior Partner of Dezan Shira... - October 13, 2009 - Dezan Shira & Associates
T2P Issues New Guides for Human Factors in Operational Risk Management
Free Reality-Based Guides from the Truth to Power (T2P) information governance research community provide savvy, sensible advice on social engineering, technical networking, and decision analysis. - October 13, 2009 - Truth to Power, LLC
The Nation's Pioneer in Technological Advances in the Process Serving Industry
JJL Process Corporation (JJL) introduces new proprietary software that evidences all serves and attempts. - October 12, 2009 - JJL Process Corp.
The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. Hosts 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, Oct. 15 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Coastal Financial Center, located at 1000 St. Albans Drive. The topics... - October 11, 2009 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Outside Counsel Solutions Advises IDT Corporation on the Spin-Off of CTM Media Holdings Inc
Outside Counsel Solutions advised IDT Corporation on the pro rata tax-free spin-off of the common stock of CTM Media Holdings, Inc. to IDT's stockholders. - October 11, 2009 - Schwell Wimpfheimer & Associates LLP
Henderson Franklin Welcomes New Litigation Attorney Shannon Puopolo
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce the hire of a new associate, Attorney Shannon Puopolo, who will be based out of the firm’s Fort Myers office. Puopolo joins the firm after serving as a summer clerk in 2008. Attorney Shannon Puopolo is a... - October 10, 2009 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Wolstenholmes Solicitors Free Wills for a Month
Wolstenholmes Solicitors are proud to be supporting Free Wills Month this October in support of National Charities. Participants can get a will drafted or updated for free, by a local Wolstenholmes solicitor. Participants must be over 55 years of age, otherwise anyone can apply. Getting a will... - October 10, 2009 - Wolstenholmes
Is It Legal To - Legal Forum Surpasses 10,000 Members in Under 10 Months
Leading free legal forum Is It Legal To announces reaching the 10,000 member milestone in under 10 months. - October 09, 2009 - Is It Legal To
Rimon Law Group Welcomes Mark Feldman, William Galkin and Saul Lieberman
Rimon Law Group welcomes Mark Feldman, William Galkin, and Saul Lieberman to the firm. The three attorneys joining Rimon will strengthen Rimon’s tax, information technology, venture capital, and Israel practice groups. - October 09, 2009 - Rimon Law Group
"Making Home Affordable Programs" Have Slow Start Caused by Confusion of Loan Modification Laws Between Tax Payers and Banks
Banks and Taxpayers blame the confusion and constant change of the States' different Loan Modifications Laws for the "Making Home Affordable Programs" thus far a unsuccessful start. Banks and Financial Institutions are having difficulty training employees to process the loan modification requests in light of these new Loan Modification Laws. Taxpayers are also having difficulty keeping up with the requirements to be eligible for a Loan Modification - October 08, 2009 - US Loan Modification Laws
LegalView Announces Support for Mesothelioma Searchers
LegalView.com continues to support mesothelioma and asbestos bloggers with their mesothelioma search tool. - October 08, 2009 - LegalView
Assets International LLC Names Traskos as Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Assets International LLC has announced the hiring of Erica Traskos as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant. - October 08, 2009 - Assets International
Attorney Robert A. Brenner Talks About the Obstacles Faced by Burn Injury Victims
Los Angles based burn injury Attorney Robert A. Brenner talks about Burn Injury in an interview sharing his knowledge about the obstacles faced by burn injury victims and what legal recovery can burn victims get. - October 08, 2009 - Law Offices of Robert A. Brenner
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C. Attorney Sullivan Named Among Top 100 in Michigan by Super Lawyers® Magazine
Sullivan also earned the distinction from Super Lawyers as one of the state’s top attorneys in the area of professional liability for the fourth consecutive year. - October 08, 2009 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Outsourced Paralegal Services, LLC Joins Forces with Former United States Bankruptcy Chapter 7 Panel Trustee
Freelance Bankruptcy Paralegal company Outsourced Paralegal Services (O.P.S.) brings a former Chapter 7 Panel Trustee onto its staff to increase services to attorneys. - October 07, 2009 - Outsourced Paralegal Services
New Ann Arbor Law Practice Offers Big Firm Sophistication at Affordable Rates to Businesses and Creative Entrepreneurs
Attorney Zachary V. Moen has opened a new law practice in downtown Ann Arbor to provide local businesses and creative entrepreneurs with the same sophisticated and high quality representation that he provided to large national and international corporations during his career at large law firms,... - October 07, 2009 - Zachary V. Moen, attorney. counselor. advocate.
Legal Helpers/Macey & Aleman Opens New Tampa, Florida Office
As of November 1, 2009, the bankruptcy law (http://www.legalhelpers.com) firm of Legal Helpers/Macey & Aleman is relocating their Tampa, Florida, to better serve their clients in South Florida. The law firm will remain in their present building, which is located at 2901 W. Busch Boulevard,... - October 07, 2009 - legalhelpers.com
Altep, Inc. Acquires Integrated eSolutions
Altep acquires IES, supporting the provision of early case assessment, magnetic media discovery and computer forensics, as well as large-scale hosting to IES customers. - October 07, 2009 - Altep, Inc.
Judy Torres, VP at Altep, Inc., to Speak at CALSMposium
Judy Torres, VP of Information Services, will participate in a panel discussion on the topic of Litigation Readiness at the Chicago Association of Litigation Support Managers’ conference, October 7 at the Union League club in Chicago. - October 07, 2009 - Altep, Inc.
Fronterion Publishes Groundbreaking Report on Legal Outsourcing
Fronterion LLC (www.Fronterion.com) this week announced the publication of the first comprehensive book on the legal outsourcing industry, Implementing a Successful Legal Outsourcing Engagement. The book is a comprehensive guide to the evolving legal outsourcing industry and offers offshoring... - October 07, 2009 - Fronterion
Attorney Internet Marketing Services Launched by SEO Advantage at SEOLegal.com
Attorneys tap into online marketing through web site design and Internet promotion provider SEO Advantage - October 07, 2009 - SEO Advantage, Inc.
Wolstenholmes Solicitors New Managing Partner Launches New Commercial Property Division
September saw in a new man at the helm of Wolstenholmes Solicitors and October already heralds a new Commercial Sector Division to the firm. Imran Hussain’s ambitious expansion plans continue to buck the trend of recession. This very month Bill Knight, judge of the British Legal Awards 2009,... - October 07, 2009 - Wolstenholmes
Legal Helpers/Macey & Aleman Opens New National Offices
The bankruptcy law (http://www.legalhelpers.com) firm of Legal Helpers/Macey & Aleman has recently opened two new law offices to better serve their clients across the United States. The two newest locations of the Legal Helpers network of bankruptcy and debt restructure attorneys are located in... - October 06, 2009 - legalhelpers.com
U S Building Consultants, Inc. Considers Homeowners the Winners with New Certified Protocols
The homeowners wanted back the value of their homes and they wanted assurance that the fix was not going to be a band-aid type repair. Armed with this information, USBCI and the DDIA launched a six month pursuit in designing a cost effective protocol that would insure homeowners would only have to go through this nightmare once. Spending 90% of the time on the solution and 10 % of the time on the problem. - October 05, 2009 - USBCI
Legal Helpers Donates Funds to Prairie State Legal Services
The law firm of Macey & Aleman/Legal Helpers recently donated $5,000 to aid in the ongoing mission of Prairie State Legal Services. - October 05, 2009 - legalhelpers.com
Free Seminars Examine Social Security Disability Benefits
White Plains law firm, Markhoff & Mittman, is offering two Free seminars to help people learn more about obtaining Social Security Disability Benefits in New York this month. Call (718) 509-9596 to reserve your seat today! - October 02, 2009 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
Intelligent Office of Garden City is Now NCBA’s Newest Corporate Partner and Preferred Service Provider
The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) is proud to announce that Intelligent Office of Garden City is their Corporate Partner and Preferred Service Provider for virtual office solutions and remote receptionist services. - October 01, 2009 - Slightly Mad
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
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
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 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.
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.