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LegalView Announces Continued Successful Updates of Content

In a continued display of commitment to individuals seeking legal information on personal injury claims, LegalView remains a top provider of resources and assistance accessing helpful tools such as a mesothelioma search engine. - August 30, 2009 - LegalView

Brian J. McKeen Named to Inner Circle of Advocates

Rare Honor Limited to the 100 Best Plaintiff Attorneys in the United States. - August 29, 2009 - McKeen & Associates, P.C.

Kansas City Film Buffs Brace for Premiere of Award-Winning Documentary Targeting Their City in Investigations of Eminent Domain 'Abuse'

‘Begging for Billionaires’ covers ten years of controversial eminent domain takings in Kansas City and St. Louis. The exclusive, one-time screening is set for 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 as an official selection of the Kansas International Film Festival. - August 28, 2009 - Begging for Billionaires

Troubling Forensic Mortgage Loan Audit Data Points to Wrongful Foreclosures

According to the website www.documentaudit.org and MitiGroup, the latest forensic mortgage loan audit data for mortgage loans referred to the company is even worse than expected. Documentaudit.org said it is providing forensic mortgage loan document audits to check for violation of federal lending laws like TILA, RESPA, HOEPA, and excessively high debt to income ratios, income discrepancies, and other areas fraught with inconsistencies. - August 28, 2009 - MitiGroup, LLC

Macey & Aleman Open Law Offices in Elkhart, Indiana

The law offices of Macey & Aleman are continuing their expansion by opening a new office in Elkhart, Indiana. - August 28, 2009 - legalhelpers.com

Legal Helpers Attorneys Successful Against Miami Creditor

Legal helpers attorneys help enforce a bankruptcy stay against creditors in Miami, FL for failing to cease wage deductions for a chapter 13 bankruptcy. - August 28, 2009 - legalhelpers.com

Fish & Richardson and Gulf Coast Western 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 27, 2009 - Gulf Coast Western

China Business Handbook Now Available from U. S. Commercial Service & Dezan Shira; Free Download to China Briefing Subscribers

The China Business Handbook, a resource guide for conducting business in the People’s Republic of China, has been published by the U.S. Commercial Service in association with Dezan Shira & Associates, Inc. The China Business Handbook provides a general overview to successfully doing... - August 26, 2009 - Dezan Shira & Associates

Thomas M. Kiley Releases Free Child Injury Guide for Parents

Child injury lawyer Thomas M. Kiley, is offering a free book to help parents cope with the emotional, physical, and financial consequences stemming from their child’s injury. - August 26, 2009 - Thomas M. Kiley & Associates

LawProspector Now Delivers Its Highly Sought After Litigation Intelligence Data Directly to Salesforce.com Accounts

With its new LawProspector Direct Feature, LawProspector Makes its Inter-Linked Database of the 200 Top Law Firms, 100,000 Litigators, 10,000 Clients and 50,000 Active Cases Available to Salesforce.com Accounts Worldwide. - August 25, 2009 - LawProspector, LLC

California Tow Truck Association Applauds Decision of City Council to Stay Out of Vehicle Storage Business

The California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) applauds the San Bernardino City Council members who unanimously voted to reject the proposal presented by the San Bernardino Police Department to create a city run impound yard on Monday, August 17, 2009. According to an article in the Contra Costa... - August 24, 2009 - California Tow Truck Association

Melba Bayer Meyers Gives $50,000 to Aid Native America

Meyers Trust awards NRC $50,000 for food for Native Americans. - August 23, 2009 - National Relief Charities

Kiawah Golf Investment Seminars Introduces Investment Scam Busters Web-Workshops: On-Line Small Group Investment Training with Absolutely No Product Sales

KGIS brings small groups together on-line to learn how to avoid investment scams and to help people avoid investment predators on the Internet and elsewhere. KGIS sells education, filling the gap between making money and protecting retirement nest eggs. - August 19, 2009 - Kiawah Golf Investment Seminars

earlyCASE Expands Its eDiscovery Early Case Assessment Software with On-Demand Filtering and Culling of Data

Preserve, Collect, Analyze and Reduce the size of electronically stored information seamlessly during early case assessment directly from your computer. - August 19, 2009 - earlyCASE

NAMWOLF Announces AT&T as Ruby Level Sponsor for 2009 Annual Meeting

The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms announced the addition of AT&T as a Ruby Level Sponsor for their 2009 Annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois. - August 19, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms

Gabriele Charity Has Been Awarded the Certified Residential Specialist Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists

Gabriele Charity, a Sarasota Realtor, has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have completed... - August 17, 2009 - Charity & Weiss International Realty LLC

Citing Entrapment, Summit Defense Attorney Steve Davidson Argues for Dismissals in pc647b San Jose Craigslist Prostitution Sting and Solicitation Cases

Summit Defense Law Offices has recently received a dramatic increase in client inquiries by men accused of soliciting prostitution. The increase is primarily due to an aggressive police crackdown targeting men who answered Craigslist erotic services and adult classifieds postings. In these cases,... - August 16, 2009 - Summit Defense Attorneys

Blog Launch Announcement - The Dayton Law Firm

The Dayton Law Firm announces the launch of the firm's blog. The blog is prepared for the purpose of educating the public about the importance of Estate Planning. This blog is user-friendly, easy to read and in plain English without any unnecessary legal terminology. The Dayton Law Firm blog... - August 16, 2009 - The Dayton Law Firm

Ashton Graham Solicitors Look at Leaseback in France - Risks You Should Consider

Leaseback property purchases can be a very attractive way of buying a property in France. However they do have a number of substantial risks..... - August 15, 2009 - Ashton Graham

Regarding Joey Buttafuoco Defamation of Character Lawsuit Threat, Mary Jo Buttafuoco Tells PR.com, "I’ll Defend it to the Death"

Mary Jo Buttafuoco tells PR.com that she stands by her claim that ex-husband Joey Buttafuoco is a “sociopath,” in a revealing interview striking back at Joey’s threat of a lawsuit. - August 14, 2009 - PR.com

Insights with Host Hugh Downs Launches Law Series

Programs launched on various aspects of America’s top litigators as Part of the Public Television Series. - August 14, 2009 - InsightsSeries

Negotiation Pro Law Firm Founder Authoring a New Book to Give Understandable Negotiation Training

Negotiation Pro founder Phil Marcus is writing a book for people who think they don't negotiate and don't know how, but who actually do, informally, almost every day. "Many people think they do not negotiate, but even working out a problem with an equal at work, or with another committee... - August 14, 2009 - The Negotiation Pro

Fitzhugh & Mariani LLP Joins The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms

The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms is pleased to announce the acceptance of Boston law firm, Fitzhugh & Mariani LLP, to their membership. - August 14, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms

The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms Announces Sitko, Rodella & Bruno, LLC as Newest Law Firm Member

Sitko, Rodella & Bruno, LLC of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania joined The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms on August 4, 2009. - August 12, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms

LegalView Announces Continued Success of Mesothelioma Search Engine

LegalView.com continues to provide the most comprehensive informational site on mesothelioma with the success of its mesothelioma search engine. - August 11, 2009 - LegalView

Fix That Foreclosure

If you lost a property through foreclosure from 2004 to 2009, you may be entitled to a money settlement. A large number of these foreclosures were improper due to violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) or predatory lending practices by the lender. It is estimated that 85%... - August 10, 2009 - Sickle Cell Anemia & Charity, Inc.

Benjamin H. Cooper Announces Opening of Law Office

Benjamin H. Cooper is pleased to announce the opening of his law office, located in Birmingham, Alabama. - August 09, 2009 - The Cooper Law Group, LLC

Lim, Ruger & Kim is One of Latest Law Firms to Join the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms

Lim, Ruger & Kim, a law firm in California recently joined The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms. - August 09, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms

BookmarkData.com Eases Law Firms Into the Digital Office

BookmarkData.com’s Digital File Server gives Attorneys an easy solution for digital document management and case file support with an easy-to-use online management interface. - August 09, 2009 - Bookmark Data

The State Bar of California - Educating Seniors Speakers Bureau

Attorney Richard Dayton was the primary speaker representing The State Bar of California Speakers Bureau today in the Cupertino Senior Center. The presentation is sponsored by the State Bar of California and is designed to educate senior citizens on estate planning fraud and abuse prevention. Many... - August 08, 2009 - The Dayton Law Firm

HSBC Cupertino Branch - Estate Planning and Wealth Transfer

Estate Planning Attorney Richard Dayton participated in an educational and informational seminar organized by the HSBC Cupertino Branch to present information for HSBC PREMIER Clients on Estate Planning and Wealth Transfer. Rich Dayton explained the importance of Estate Planning and explored the... - August 08, 2009 - The Dayton Law Firm

South Carolina Attorney Reflects Values Through Identity Change & Online Video

South Carolina attorneys at Vitetta Law Group are changing the face of how lawyers interact with their clients by focusing on what is best for each client's unique needs. Often it is unnecessary to rack up expensive attorney's fees or go to court... - August 08, 2009 - Zafari, Inc.

Web Site Launch Announcement

The Dayton Law Firm announces the launch of the firm's updated website. The website is prepared for the purpose of educating the public about the importance of Estate Planning. This website is user-friendly, easy to read and in plain English without any unnecessary legal terminology. The Dayton... - August 05, 2009 - The Dayton Law Firm

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Accredited Attorney for Veterans Benefits

Attorney Richard Dayton was issued Accreditation by The Department of Veterans Affairs to prepare, present and prosecute claims for veteran’s benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Many of our veterans are facing major financial difficulties during this current challenging... - August 05, 2009 - The Dayton Law Firm

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Signs on as a Ruby Level Sponsor for the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firm’s 2009 Annual Meeting

Nationwide Mutual Insurance has signed up to be a Financial Contributor to the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firm’s (NAMWOLF) 2009 Annual Meeting. - August 05, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms

$195 Forensic Mortgage Loan Audits Stopping Foreclosure Says DocumentAudit.org

Mortgage loan audit firm MitiGroup, LLC ( www.documentaudit.org ) has seen real results from its mortgage loan audit initiative. According to its legal affiliates, some foreclosures have been stopped in their tracks, while others have seen large reductions in principal loan balances in the Loan Modification phase. Mortgage Loan audits, when done correctly, expose violations of federal lending laws that provide affirmative defenses against lender foreclosure. - August 04, 2009 - MitiGroup, LLC

New Company, New Technology Making World a Safer Place

SlipDoctors™ Using Robot to Treat Floors, Prevent Serious Injuries, and Reduce Liability. - August 04, 2009 - SlipDoctors

The NJ Personal Injury Law Firm of Keefe Bartels Clark Returns to New Brunswick New Jersey

The personal injury, consumer fraud, and asbestos law firm of Keefe Bartels Clark has marked its proud return to New Brunswick and Middlesex County with the opening of its newest office at 127 Livingston Avenue. This office will offer the citizens of New Brunswick, East Brunswick, North Brunswick,... - August 03, 2009 - Keefe Bartels Clark

NAMWOLF Congratulates Sylvia Kerrigan on New Position with Marathon Oil

The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms congratulates Sylvia J. Kerrigan, former Advisory Council Member, on her new roll as Vice President & General Counsel at Marathon Oil. - August 02, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms

Best Lawyers in America® Selects Seven Henderson Franklin Attorneys for 2010

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers in America® has selected seven (7) attorneys from its three offices for the 2010 edition. The selected attorneys are: Thomas P. Clark (Health Care Law, Fort Myers); David L. Cook (Real Estate Law, Bonita... - August 02, 2009 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.

Bonita Springs Attorney Ronald Eisenberg Earns Board Certification in Wills, Trusts & Estates

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that estate planning attorney Ronald A. Eisenberg has earned board certification by The Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts & Estates. Certification is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar of the competency and... - August 01, 2009 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.

Do You Know What to do if Your Child Goes Missing?

Do you know what to do first? What to do second? SaveMyChild.org and Child Shield USA have teamed together to fight back against Child Offenders and Child Predactors. - July 31, 2009 - SaveMyChild.org

Self-Help Legal Services Organization to Host Roundtable Discussion to Help the "Average Joe" be the Best Lawyer He Can be

Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP) to host event to help California registered legal document preparers establish themselves as experienced professionals on the cutting edge of the self-help legal movement. - July 31, 2009 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals

Super Lawyers Names Joshua Dickey a Rising Star

Shareholder at Bailey Kennedy, LLP receives second nod as an outstanding attorney in U.S. Mountain States - July 31, 2009 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law

Williams Kherkher, Mesothelioma Attorneys, Re-Launches Website

Williams Kherkher, a mesothelioma law firm in Texas, has announced the re-launch of its website. The mesothelioma and asbestos attorneys of Williams Kherkher deal exclusively with asbestos lawsuit. - July 31, 2009 - Williams Kherkher

Studio's Computer Re-Enactment Paves Way for Settlement, Closure in Tragic Phoenix Helicopter Crash

A computer-generated re-enactment has brought closure to the families of those killed in a 2007 helicopter crash involving two news choppers over Phoenix. The video riveted local residents and helped make a call for change in the news industry. - July 30, 2009 - Kitchen Sink Studios