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New Legal Resource for Virginia Dog Bite Victims
School-aged children across Virginia will soon be enjoying the freedom of summer vacation and more time spent outdoors. As parents look to keep their children safe, a new legal resource can educate them about a serious subject – dog bites. - May 21, 2009 - Jim Parrish
CLM Further Expands in the Corporate Sector
Appoints Senior Counsel from Verizon and Kraft Foods to Advisory Board and Forms Commercial Litigation Committee. - May 21, 2009 - Council on Litigation Management
Fort Myers Attorney Tricia Spivey Elected Vice-Chairperson of the Collaborative Professionals of Southwest Florida
Henderson Franklin is pleased to announce that Attorney Tricia A. Spivey was elected Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Collaborative Professionals of Southwest Florida. This organization promotes the collaborative process, a method where both parties and their attorneys agree in... - May 21, 2009 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Three Summer Associates
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce the addition of three summer associates. Law students Adam Vesey, Amy Paulke and Kyle Knopsnyder will supplement their law school experience by working as clerks at the firm during the summer months. As part of Henderson... - May 21, 2009 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Balfour Beatty Construction Receives 2009 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award
Balfour Beatty Construction announced today their selection as a winner of the 2009 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award. The award, presented at a business luncheon gathering on May 13, recognizes Balfour Beatty as a significant leader in the local Dallas community for their commitment to ethical... - May 20, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
American Right of Way Associates Holds Right of Way Training Program
American Right of Way Associates will hold a training class May 23rd, 2009 at the Petroleum Club of Shreveport. The class is titled Right of Way Agent Training Program. It was developed to teach the skills necessary for new right of way agents to serve the various oil and gas companies located in... - May 20, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates
Army Soldier Sentenced to No Punishment Following Lengthy Trial
A Court-Martial held recently at Anchorage’s Fort Richardson ended in no punishment for an Army soldier from Fort Wainwright. - May 20, 2009 - Gagne, Scherer & Langemo
Law Office of Brian Burkett, CA Attorney - Family and Divorce Law, Launches Online Advertising Campaign to Highlight Their Client-Friendly Services
As customer research trends continue to shift to the internet, Law Office of Brian Burkett of CA Attorney, launches Online Advertising campaign to educate consumers about their convenient client-centered services which reduce the stress and burden of dealing with legal matters. - May 20, 2009 - Law Office of Brian Burkett
Automated Valet Refutes Claim of Patent Infringement
"Recent claims published against Automated Valet are inappropriate and untrue. A press release circulated widely by an Automated Valet competitor, CVPS, alleging patent infringement is misleading and defamatory," claims Automated Founder and CEO Ken Gulec. Company officials wish to... - May 18, 2009 - Automated Valet Parking Manager
ALDAP Updates Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility; Adopts LDA Client’s Bill of Rights
Association implements voluntary standards to increase professional integrity and boost consumer protection in the delivery of self-help legal services. - May 18, 2009 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
Xvand Technology, Provider of IsUtility® to Participate in Flex in the City
Houston information technology provider encourages clients, employees and other businesses to create a more flexible work environment. - May 17, 2009 - Xvand Technology, provider of IsUtility®
Author Lucien Khodeir Releases Second Book Critical of Canada’s Child-Support Guidelines
Read about a newly released book, titled “ultra vires,” that argues that the child-support formula in Canada’s child-support guidelines operates outside its alleged authority. - May 16, 2009 - Khodeir Books
RAC and Health Care Lawyer Andrew Wachler Speaks at the 13th Annual Compliance Institute of the Health Care Compliance Association
Andrew Wachler of Wachler & Associates, P.C. spoke at the 13th Annual Compliance Institute of the Health Care Compliance Association meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada on the topic of Recovery Audit Contractors. He spoke with Jennifer O’Brien, Vice President of the Health Care Compliance... - May 16, 2009 - Wachler and Associates
Teller Levit & Silvertrust Files First Cook County E-Claim
Chicago Collection Lawyer (Kevin Posen of Teller, Levit & Silvertrust) Inaugurated Cook County’s New E-Filing Program on Monday, May 11, 2009 in a live demonstration. - May 16, 2009 - Teller, Levit & Silvertrust, PC
Edward Lehman Invited to Attend the Freedom Day’s Beijing Celebrations
Lehman, Lee & Xu’s Managing Director, Edward Lehman, and senior associate Fleur Chen have been invited by the South African Embassy in Beijing to attend the Freedom Day celebrations held today at the Westin Hotel. The leaders of many Chinese government departments, ambassadors of foreign... - May 15, 2009 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Assets International LLC Names Peltier as Paralegal/Assistant Vice President
Southfield, Mich.-based Assets International LLC announced the hiring of Christine Peltier as a Paralegal/Assistant Vice President. - May 15, 2009 - Assets International
Everett Collection Ruling Reversed
On April 7, 2009 the Honorable Judge McMahon of the United States District Court in the Southern District of New York reconsidered its December 9, 2008 Order granting summary judgment in favor of Michael Grecco Photography Inc. in its copyright claim against the entertainment film archive, the... - May 14, 2009 - Everett Collection
Albany Law School’s 158th Commencement Ceremony
More than 200 students will receive their law degrees at Albany Law School's 158th Commencement, held May 15, 11 a.m., at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. At the ceremony, the Honorable Jonathan Lippman will deliver his first commencement keynote address as Chief Judge... - May 14, 2009 - Albany Law School
Llesiant and SiteForum Team Up to Launch Thought Leadership 2.0
Llesiant, the technology leader in on-demand executive intelligence, and SITEFORUM, leaders in online social networking for business, today announced a new partnership to create thought leadership 2.0 microsite solutions. The partnership creates a one-stop solution for digital thought leadership... - May 13, 2009 - Llesiant
PaperStreet Launches New Web Site for the Law Offices of William Cafaro
PaperStreet proudly announces the launching of the new web site for the Law Offices of William Cafaro. - May 13, 2009 - PaperStreet Web Design
LLPonline.in: Online LLP Incorporation Portal in India
‘Corporate Professionals’, a leading Corporate Legal & Financial Advisory firm today announced the launch of www.llponline.in, the one stop online solution for any information pertaining to LLP law in India. - May 11, 2009 - Corporate Professionals India Pvt. Ltd.
Fort Myers Attorney Carlos A. Kelly Publishes Article in Florida Bar Journal and is Re-Appointed to The Florida Bar Eminent Domain Committee
Carlos A. Kelly, a stockholder at the law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., wrote an article entitled "Eminent Domain: Identifying Issues in Damages for the General Practitioner," which The Florida Bar Journal published in its May 2009 issue. In addition, the... - May 08, 2009 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Nationwide Court Document Retrieval from G.A. Public Record Services, Inc.
G.A. Public Record Services, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of GAPRS Docs, a natwionwide court document retrieval service. Clients are able to obtain digital PDF copies of court files for unprecedented ease and convenience. - May 08, 2009 - G.A. Public Record Services, Inc.
Illinois DUI / DWI Lawyer Steven H. Fagan Joins 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about aggressive defenses to Chicago drunk driving cases, please call Des Plaines, Illinois DUI / DWI lawyer Steven H. Fagan today at 1.800.DUI.LAWS. - May 08, 2009 - 1800DUILaws.com
Three Henderson Franklin Attorneys Recognized in Florida Trend Magazine's Legal Elite 2009
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Michael J. Corso, Thomas H. Gunderson and Denis H. Noah, all stockholders in the firm's Fort Myers office, were named to Florida Trend Magazine's 6th Annual Florida Legal Elite® 2009, a special report which recognizes and... - May 08, 2009 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
National Prison and Sentencing Consultants Moves Its Headquarters to Nashville, TN
National Prison and Sentencing Consultants, Inc., has relocated to Nashville, TN. Due to the nature of its business with a national clientele, and extensive travel required, company officials thought a more centrally located main office would appropriate. NPSC, is a private consulting, research and investigative firm that assists federal and state offenders and their attorneys with all aspects of potential criminal sentencing. - May 07, 2009 - National Prison and Sentencing Consultants
Anchorage OUI Lawyer Fred Slone Joins 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about aggressive defenses to drunk driving cases, please contact Anchorage OUI lawyer Frederick T. Slone at 1.800.DUI.LAWS. - May 07, 2009 - 1800DUILaws.com
PaperStreet Launches New Site for the Russell Law Firm, PLLC
PaperStreet is proud to announce that the Russell Law Firm has a new home on the web. The new site is easy to navigate, elegant and correctly represents the professionalism of the firm. The Russell Law Firm, PLLC, located now at http://www.russellpllc.com, is a small firm of lawyers with big firm... - May 07, 2009 - PaperStreet Web Design
Teller Levit & Silvertrust Hires New Attorney
Joanna Kielczewski Kellogg Joins Teller, Levit & Silvertrust, PC. - May 07, 2009 - Teller, Levit & Silvertrust, PC
Unsworth & Barra, PLC Attorneys Attend Exclusive Estate Planning Conference in Memphis, TN
Local Estate Planning Attorneys Stephen A. Unsworth and David A. Barra attended an educational conference in Memphis, TN April 23-26 sponsored by the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. The Academy is the premier national educational organization that promotes excellence in estate... - May 06, 2009 - Unsworth & Barra, PLC
New York Company to Produce Web Video Ads for Lawyers
Web Video Creators, a producer of authentic and compelling web video ads, announced today that it will produce web video ads for lawyers. The Company targets businesses and professional services in the NYC metro area. Web Video Creators is a full-service video production shop and provides the... - May 06, 2009 - Web Video Creators
MCLE News for Texas Attorneys: New Programs Accredited for TX Participatory Credit Effective May 1; Upcoming June 30 Expirations for Some Existing TX-Accredited Programs
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center today announced some timely reminders and news for attorneys admitted to practice in Texas. Celesq®’s new online MCLE programs available for participatory MCLE credit in Texas effective May 1, 2009. These programs, which cover Ethics and Hot Topics in... - May 05, 2009 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
New Jersey Construction Accident Case Settles for $650,000 at Mediation
John E. Keefe, Jr. and Gerald H. Clark, Esq. of Keefe Bartels Clark in Red Bank New Jersey settle a construction accident case for $650,000 at mediation. - May 03, 2009 - Keefe Bartels Clark
Institute of Intellectual Property Research & Development [IIPRD] Starting Bangalore Branch Office
IIPRD is expanding their operations by starting Bangalore office. - May 03, 2009 - Institute of Intellectual Property Research & Development [IIPRD]
The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. Joins the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Ralph J. DiLeone, managing partner at The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. (www.dileone.com), a Raleigh-based law firm concentrating in business, corporate and estate planning matters for U.S. and international clients, has announced that the firm has joined the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. The... - May 03, 2009 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Successful Brazilian Attorney Joins William Muhr, LLP, in Colorado Springs
Brazilian attorney Glauce Santesso Coelho, a graduate student at the University of Denver, has joined well-known attorneys William Muhr, LLP, where she handles personal injury cases. She has a rich and varied background in civil, business, and corporate law and is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. - May 02, 2009 - William Muhr, LLP
Washington DUI Lawyer Scott E. Wonder Joins 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about aggressive defenses to drunk driving cases, please contact Washington state DUI lawyer Scott E. at 1-800-DUI-LAWS. - May 02, 2009 - 1800DUILaws.com
Sweetin & Bleeke, P.C. Joins National Organization
Indiana law firm Sweetin & Bleeke, P.C. joins The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms in Febraury 2009. - May 02, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Lauren Timmeran Rejoins the Team of Bankruptcy Attorneys at Marrs & Terry PLLC
Ann Arbor based bankruptcy law firm Marrs and Terry PLLC is continuing to grow their practice. - April 30, 2009 - Marrs and Terry PLLC
Leading Law Firm Garant Partners Selects Inter Globe Corporation Service Desk Software
International law firm Garant Partners has selected Inter Globe Corporation (IGC) Service Management software, for its global service desk solution. - April 29, 2009 - Garant Partners
Applied Discovery Offers Best Practices for Complex E-Discovery Matters -- Complimentary CLE Program Will Take Place in Washington DC
The Washington, D.C.-based Applied Discovery program will take place on Thursday, April 30th, 2009 from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C. and will include the following three sessions, each worth one professional CLE credit in eligible states: Case Law Spotlight; Privacy Considerations Surrounding New Technologies and Global Data Collection; E-Discovery Best Practices: Government Investigations. - April 29, 2009 - Applied Discovery/LexisNexis
Dennis Kennedy Receives Chambers USA Distinction
Las Vegas Attorney Given A "1" Ranking for Commercial Litigation in International Law Firm Ranking Guide. - April 29, 2009 - Bailey Kennedy, Attorneys At Law
Vast Talent Launches Compliance Solution for China’s Basic Standard for Enterprise Internal Control
Vast Talent, a specialized provider of compliance and performance management systems in China, today announced that it has launched a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution to help listed companies comply with China’s new regulation, the Basic Standard for Enterprise Internal Control. This... - April 29, 2009 - Vast Talent Development Ltd
Eminent Domain Documentary "Begging for Billionaires" Slates May 2 World Premiere Events
Media advisory announcing events related to the World Premiere of the new documentary "Begging for Billionaires: The Attack on Property Rights in America. The film will be unveiled to the public at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, in Minneapolis, Minn. during the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival's "Best of Fest" week. A panel discussion, fundraiser, after-screening party and live music have been scheduled. All ticket holders will be able to participate in all activities. - April 28, 2009 - Begging for Billionaires
MyLLC.com, Inc. Announces Recent Relocation and Expansion
In a turbulent business climate wherein many companies have been forced to downsize or close completely due to the national economic crisis, Westlake Village based MyLLC.com, Inc. has enjoyed an unprecedented surge in new business and the continued success of their best-selling business book, LLCs... - April 23, 2009 - MyLLC.com
ABT Announces Immigration Partnership Program
Alliance Business Translations (ABT), a division of Alliance Business Solutions, LLC, announces a new Immigration Partnership Program available to law offices. - April 23, 2009 - Alliance Business Translations
Tampa, Florida DUI / DWI Lawyer David Haenel Joins 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about aggressive defenses to drunk driving charges, please contact Florida DUI lawyer David Haenel today at 1-800-DUI-LAWS. - April 23, 2009 - 1800DUILaws.com
Legal and Medical Professionals Join Forces to Further Knowledge Regarding Traumatic Brain Injuries
The Brain Injury Association of America and the Titolo Law Office will present Brain Injury Litigation Strategies 2009, which will bring together legal and medical experts in the field for a comprehensive overview of traumatic brain injury and brain injury litigation. The conference will be held in... - April 23, 2009 - Titolo Law Office
IRS & Partners Elevates Jessica Hall to Partner
IRS & Partners has elevated Jessica Hall to partner. - April 18, 2009 - IRS & Partners
Garant Partners Law Firm Announces the Addition of Patrick Leung, LLM as Partner Leading the Firms Corporate Law Department
Garant Partners is proud to announce the addition of Patrick Leung, LLM to the firm. Mr. Leung joins the firm as partner and will lead the firm's Corporate Law Department. Mr. Leung has more than 25 years of experience as a corporate lawyer representing clients ranging from Fortune 1000 companies... - April 17, 2009 - Garant Partners