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Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival Slates World Premiere of Eminent Domain Documentary "Begging for Billionaires" as "Best of Fest" Selection
Long-awaited public screening of "Begging for Billionaires: The Attack on Property Rights in America" slated for 3 p.m., Saturday, May 2, at the Oak Street Cinema, 309 Oak St. SE in Minneapolis, Minn. - April 16, 2009 - Begging for Billionaires
LaBovick & LaBovick, P.A. Introduces Educational Podcast Series "From the Courtroom"
Florida law firm, LaBovick & LaBovick, P. A. launches an educational legal Podcast Series "From the Courtroom". This educational podcast offers new insights into emerging new legal trends, legal topics in the news and other consumer issues. LaBovick & LaBovick, P.A., with... - April 16, 2009 - LaBovick & LaBovick, PA
New Jersey Foreclosures Down 10% from Q1 2008, But Up 13% Over Q4 2008
PropertyShark.com released its quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in New Jersey for Q1 2009. Foreclosure auctions scheduled in New Jersey in Q1 2009 (2,293) were down 10% compared to Q1 2008 (2,560), but they have gone up 13% since Q4 2008 (2,030). - April 15, 2009 - PropertyShark.com
Follow the Money: Who Controls New York City Mayors
Author Lynne Weikart puts a human face on each of New York City’s fiscal crises, analyzes their historical patterns, and compares the tenure of several mayors. This timely book, Follow the Money: Who Controls New York City Mayors, has become an invaluable book for those interested in the... - April 15, 2009 - FollowtheMoneyUS.com
Florida DUI / DWI Lawyer Richard A. Alexander Joins 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about aggressive defenses in Florida drunk driving cases, contact Tampa DUI / DWI attorney Richard A. Alexander toll-free at 1.800.DUI.LAWS. - April 15, 2009 - 1800DUILaws.com
Ohio DUI Lawyer Thomas M. Kollin Joins 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about aggressive defenses to drunk driving charges, please contact Ohio DUI lawyer Thomas M. Kollin today at 1-800-DUI-LAWS. - April 15, 2009 - 1800DUILaws.com
Michael L. Buckner Law Firm Announces Launch of Service for Prep Schools Under NCAA Review
Non-traditional secondary and prep schools will benefit from the legal, consulting and investigative services offered by the Michael L. Buckner Law Firm. The Buckner Law Firm will leverage its experience as a former NCAA independent consultant to assist clients with navigating the NCAA high school review process. - April 14, 2009 - Michael L. Buckner Law Firm
New Book Helps Injured Workers Protect Their Rights
5 Deadly Sins That Can Derail Your New York Workers Compensation Case – Avoid Them and You May Have a Shot at Receiving Benefits!, discusses a topic that can happen to anyone -- what to do when you have been hurt on the job or if you are unable to continue working due to a disability. The book is designed to help employees navigate the difficult bureaucratic and legal world of workers’ compensation and disability. - April 14, 2009 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
Novus Origo Launches with a New Perspective on Project Management, Outsourcing Consulting, and Relationship Management
Novus Origo launches a new consulting company providing Project Management, Outsourcing Consulting, and Relationship Management services across a wide variety of industries and service lines, specializing in Middle Market Operations. Acknowledging today’s complex business challenges, Novus Origo’s industry proven experts know the importance of aligning their client’s business projects with strategic business goals to promote success. Novus Origo is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business. - April 14, 2009 - Novus Origo, LLC
Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press Promote Sustainability and Historic Preservation in Boston April 23, 2009 at the Boston Public Library
In the next twenty years, the number of urban dwellers worldwide will swell to an estimated five-billion people. Redeveloping our existing built resources to accommodate this growth will determine the future of our cities and regions, the natural environment, and the health and human welfare of all of the earth’s inhabitants. As we face the challenges of climate change and diminishing fossil fuel resources, how will urban areas accommodate a growing population while minimizing resource use? - April 14, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Belmont Partners Lawsuit Dismissed
The law offices of Befumo & Schaeffer, PLLC announced today that, pursuant to an order of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, in Washington, Virginia, all claims and counter claims in the case Belmont Partners, LLC v. Andrew J. Befumo and Shelly M. Schaeffer have been dismissed. "We... - April 12, 2009 - Befumo & Schaeffer, PLLC
Liles Parker PLLC, Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Announce the Appointment of Vance R. Redmond, Esq. as Partner of the Firm
Liles Parker is pleased to announce the appointment of Vance R. Redmond, Esq. as a Partner of the firm. Mr. Redmond’s practice will focus on family law and domestic relations matters. Additionally, Mr. Redmond will continue to represent clients in commercial litigation and complex civil... - April 11, 2009 - Liles Parker, PLLC
NAMWOLF Lauds President Obama's Pick for General Counsel at Treasury
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms applauds President Obama's pick for General Counsel at Treasury, George W. Madison. - April 11, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Gay Marriage and Immigration: the Next Frontier
Famed Immigration Attorney Paul M. Heller believes that yesterday's action by the District of Columbia portends good things for Gay couples mired in an immigration system that doesn't recognize their relationship. - April 10, 2009 - Heller Immigration Law Group, LLP
EverMap LLC Announces the Release of Litigation Support Tool for Adobe Acrobat
EverMap LLC is pleased to announce the first release of AutoPortfolio™ plug-in for Adobe Acrobat - the complete solution for preparing PDF portfolios for use in litigation support systems. - April 09, 2009 - EverMap Company, LLC.
Affordable Legal Services for Companies Doing Business in China
Zydorek Law Office, LLC, a law firm with an expertise in China - U.S. transactions, has opened its doors for business in Independence, Ohio. The announcement was made by Edyta Zydorek, Esq., the firm’s founder. “Having lived and worked in China for over a year, has allowed me to see the... - April 08, 2009 - Zydorek Law Office, LLC
Frank Miller to Speak at Hernando County Justice Teaching Institute
Frank Miller of Caglianone, Miller & Anthony, P.A. to present an overview of the court civil process to approximately 50 teachers from Hernando High School at the Fifth Judicial Circuit, Hernando County Courthouse through Justice Teaching. - April 05, 2009 - Caglianone, Miller & Anthony
Patentest Inc, Launches Its Social Network InventMe Beta Version Into Production
Today, Patentest Inc, a global provider of patent search services has launched its intellectual property related advanced social network InventMe. The launch took shape in the form of a system upgrade in which the social network was integrated to the online systems of the company. - April 04, 2009 - Patentest Inc,
WA State Attorneys Katy Sheehan of Olympia, WA and Charlene Quincey of Toronto, Canada are Thrilled to Launch Washington State’s First Virtual Law Office: Olea LLP
Olea LLP reinvents the practice of law by using Internet technologies to improve accessibility, affordability, and environmental impact. Created out of a commitment to socially conscious lawyering, Olea offers not only traditional un-bundled legal services but also aims to empower and educate non-lawyers through their bLAWg. - April 03, 2009 - Olea LLP Attorneys at Law
Certified Collection Lawyer Provides Education via Webinar
Arthur Raphael of Teller Levit & Silvertrust in Chicago in conjunction with the Wisconsin Credit Association has produced a new educational webinar on Illinois Lien Law. - April 03, 2009 - Teller, Levit & Silvertrust, PC
Renowned Illinois Collection Lawyer Provides On-Line Education
Harold Stotland of Teller Levit & Silvertrust in Chicago in conjunction with MentorCLE.com has produced a new educational program filling CLE requirements about the process involved in collecting judgments. - April 03, 2009 - Teller, Levit & Silvertrust, PC
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan Attorney Named General Counsel to National Association of Minority Contractors
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP announced today that Felicia Miller-Watson has been named General Counsel for The National Association of Minority Contractors, which covers 49 states, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands. The National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) is a... - April 03, 2009 - Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
Keepmedriving Launches Improved and More Informative Web Site to Help Motorists Deal with Legal Matters and Prevent Driving Problems from Arising
Keepmedriving.com, the motoring and driving advice division of Richard Nelson Solicitors, has launched a completely revised version of its popular motoring and driving law web site to help users integrate Internet guidance with legal advice from the firm. - April 03, 2009 - Richard Nelson Solicitors
Extract Systems Announces New Desktop Redaction Software - ID Shield Office
Extract Systems announced that it has broadened its document management platform to include a desktop version of its award-winning redaction software, ID Shield. The new desktop version, ID Shield Office, allows legal professionals to find and remove privileged information before releasing documents for eDiscovery, and can automatically redact privacy information such as social security numbers, names and phone numbers. - April 02, 2009 - Extract Systems
Forthright Launches New Informational Website to Help Consumers Navigate the Arbitration Process
Consumer Resource to Answer Questions on the Basics of Arbitration, Arbitration in Contracts, and How to File and Respond to a Claim. - April 02, 2009 - Forthright
Dog Attack Victims Have a New Legal Resource
‘When The Dog Bites’ by Seattle Attorney Chris Davis Helps People Understand the Legal Process for Dog Bite Cases. - March 31, 2009 - Sprouts
Buckleysandler Continues Its Expansion with the Addition of Leading Financial Services Team
Thirteen Attorneys Join the Financial Services Law Firm at the Center of the Nation’s Financial Services Industry. - March 31, 2009 - BuckleySandler
Bankruptcy Pro Processor Now Offering Services to Attorneys in the Susanville, CA Area
Bankruptcy Pro Processor (BkProProcessor.com) offering compete, detailed and accurate consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition preparation services. - March 30, 2009 - Bankruptcy Pro Processor
Georgia DUI Lawyer J. Robert Daniel Joins 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about aggressive drunk driving defense strategies, please contact Macon, Georgia DUI lawyer J. Robert Daniel today at 1.800.DUILAWS. - March 29, 2009 - 1800DUILaws.com
Southfield Attorney to Moderate IADC Professional Liability Roundtable
Attorney Michael J. Sullivan of Southfield-based Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C. will serve as a moderator and presenter at the International Association of Defense Counsel’s Professional Liability Roundtable on May 14 in Manhattan, NY. - March 27, 2009 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Eugene F. Ferraro Receives Wayne J. Wunder Memorial Award
Eugene F. Ferraro, CPP, CFE, PC, CEO and Founder of Business Controls, Inc. was awarded the Wayne J. Wunder Memorial Award at the 2009 NCISS Annual Conference in San Diego, CA. The National Council of Investigation and Security Services, Inc, (NCISS) is an association of professional private... - March 27, 2009 - Business Controls, Inc.
Changda International Holdings, Inc. (Symbol: OTC BB:CIHI) Announces That It Has Engaged the New York Law Firm of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP
The Board of Changda International Holdings, Inc, the Chinese based fertilizers company quoted on the OTC-BB in the United States is pleased to announce the nomination as Counsels of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP, the New York based securities law firm with an extensive Asian practice. - March 25, 2009 - Changda International Holdings, Inc.
Tax Relief for Small Business Will be Part of Obama's Plan
President Barack Obama promised a new loans to small business and his administration announced on Monday that he "firmly believes that economic recovery will be driven in large part by America's small business." The government promises to get credit flowing again by purchasing up to $15... - March 25, 2009 - Titan Tax Relief
Arkfeld’s eDiscovery and Evidence Review
A detailed legal journal for lawyers and other legal professionals, Arkfeld’s eDiscovery and Evidence Review provides the latest case decisions and analysis and focused monographs on the discovery and admissibility of electronic evidence. All this is accomplished with clear explanations of technology and legal concepts; authoritative discussion of court rules and case law; evidentiary analysis, forms, checklists and practical pointers. - March 25, 2009 - Law Partner Publishing, LLC
Mathew J. Morton Joins Lipsitz & Ponterio
Mathew J. Morton joins the Buffalo, NY law firm of Lipsitz & Ponterio, LLC that practices in the areas of mesothelioma and asbestos litigation. - March 25, 2009 - Lipsitz & Ponterio, LLC
Air Force Officer Retained After Administrative Separation Proceeding
An Air Force Major who has served more than 15 years on active duty and who was an instructor at the academy prep school until January of 2008, was brought to an administrative separation hearing at the academy in February. - March 24, 2009 - Gagne, Scherer & Langemo
Patentest Inc, Launches Its Partner Program. The Purpose of the Program is to Provide Its Customers with the Additional Legal Services They Require.
Patentest Inc, a global provider of patent search services, started partnering with legal firms from around the globe and offering their services to its customers. Patentest Inc, customers require legal services to protect their IP after the initial search phase is complete. - March 23, 2009 - Patentest Inc,
Pennsylvania DUI Attorney Justin J. McShane Joins 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about comprehensive defenses to drunk driving charges, please contact Pennsylvania DUI attorney Justin J. McShane and the qualified drunk driving defense lawyers of the McShane Firm, LLC at 1.800.DUI.LAWS. - March 21, 2009 - 1800DUILaws.com
Deirdre Wheatley-Liss, Local Attorney, Named to New Jersey’s Best 50 Women in Business
Deirdre R. Wheatley-Liss, Esq., shareholder of the Parsippany, NJ law firm of Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C., was recently named one of New Jersey’s Best 50 Women in Business by NJBIZ magazine. The award recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions as top female leaders in... - March 21, 2009 - Fein, Such, Kahn, & Shepard, P.C.
Huff & Leslie, LLP Announces the Hiring of Michael W. Anderson
The law firm of Huff & Leslie, LLP, is proud to announce that Michael W. Anderson has joined the firm. Mr. Anderson has practiced law for over 35 years, during which he has successfully tried insurance bad faith, coverage, automobile, premises liability, commercial litigation, life insurance,... - March 20, 2009 - Huff & Leslie, LLP
Assets International LLC Names Smith as Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Southfield-based Assets International LLC has announced the hiring of Demetrius Smith as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant. - March 20, 2009 - Assets International
Las Vegas, Nevada DUI Lawyer Charles Diaz Joins 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about effective defenses to drunk driving charges, contact Las Vegas DUI lawyer Charles Diaz today at 1800.DUI.LAWS. - March 20, 2009 - 1800DUILaws.com
Wilbur E. Johnson New Managing Partner Young Clement Rivers
Young Clement Rivers, Attorneys at Law, is pleased to announce that Wilbur E. Johnson has been elected to serve as Managing Partner. “I appreciate the confidence demonstrated by my partners in electing me as Managing Partner. I hope to be able to follow in the footsteps of my immediate... - March 19, 2009 - Young Clement Rivers
The Race for the H-1 Visa Lottery is on… with Options
The deadline for H1b visa applications is imminent....but other options are available to those who choose wisely. - March 18, 2009 - WorldWide-Press.com
Critical Updates in Finance Reform and Legislation Kick Off Important New National and Global Real Estate Financing Hot Topics Series for 2009
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center today announced an important new series involving national and global real estate financing hot topics. Presented by prominent lawyers from K&L Gates LLP, the series covers the hottest topics and current trends affecting real estate financing today, including the... - March 18, 2009 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
American Right of Way Associates Holds Haynesville Shale Training Class
American Right of Way Associates will hold a training class March 21st, 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... - March 16, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates
Software Piracy Police Target Chicago Businesses Despite Recession
Business Software Alliance (BSA) increases its anti-piracy enforcement efforts in the Chicago area in spite of economic downturn. - March 16, 2009 - Scott & Scott, LLP
Online Legal Resource MyFamilyLaw.Com Scores Top Approval on Mahalo.com
Human powered search engine, Mahalo.com, puts online family law resource MyFamilyLaw.com at the top of their results for divorce information. - March 15, 2009 - MyFamilyLaw.com
Getting Blood out of a Turnip, Collecting Unpaid Child Support
Single Mother of two collects over $50,000.00 of unpaid child support from Dead Beat Dad without assistance of Child Support Services or hiring an Attorney. - March 15, 2009 - The QDRO Doc
Arthur L. Waters, Esquire Re-Launches His New Legal Website by WebPaws.com
Arthur L. Waters, Esquire re-launches his new legal website by WebPaws.com with an http URL of www.arthurwaters.com on March 13, 2009. Arthur Waters has assisted in the licensing of scores of premium finance companies throughout the Untied States and has represented his clients before many State Departments of Insurance. - March 15, 2009 - WebPaws.com