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WorldSharp 1042-S Tax Form Preparation System for 2008 Now Shipping
WorldSharp Technologies, Inc. announced the 2008 Version of WorldSharp 1042-S Preparation System with Electronic Reporting is shipping. 1042-S is the Tax Form is filed for a Foreign Person’s U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding. - February 05, 2009 - WorldSharp Technologies, Inc.
Attorney Mark Spund Presents Sexual Harassment Seminar
Mark E. Spund, a Partner at Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP, presented a seminar on Sexual Harassment to the management and staff of one of the Firm's clients. Mr. Spund, an Oceanside, NY resident, is head of the Employment Law Department at Davidoff Malito & Hutcher. He is also on the... - February 05, 2009 - Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP
The Virginia Bar Association Joins Prestigious List of Industry Partners Endorsing and Promoting RPost’s Registered E-mail Services
Joins growing list of 20 other Bar Associations nationwide that have partnered with RPost to help members reduce costs, improve agility and minimize risk. - February 05, 2009 - RPost
San Diego Entrepreneur Segways, Cycles, & Walks 500 Miles for Charity During Green Product Launch
SalesImpaq.com to provide free CRM desktop software with integrated business intelligence providing immediate access to 27 million accounts and 36 million contacts through agreements with Hoover’s Inc. for leads, PoliteMail for eMail marketing campaigns, and Mikogo (Me-ko-go) for free web meetings. - February 04, 2009 - SalesImpaq Inc.
Justin Hodson Interviewed on KNX 1070 in Los Angeles, CA
Mr. Justin Hodson was interviewed by Tom Haule and Linda Nunez on Los Angeles’s top news station, KNX 1070. Mr. Hodson was interviewed about the vetting process on prospective cabinet members in Washington DC. - February 04, 2009 - Gailey Associates Inc.
PaperStreet to Design Sites for Three Outstanding Law Firms
PaperStreet is proud to announce that it has been retained by the firms of Graf & Stiebel; Marlow, Connell, Abrams, Adler, Newman & Lewis; and Clark Skatoff LLP. These firms will each get a customized, bold, edgy creation from the PaperStreet team. Clark Skatoff LLP is a Florida trusts... - February 04, 2009 - PaperStreet Web Design
Lawline.com Goes Green and Launches the “Clean Law” Initiative to Celebrate Its 10th Anniversary
As Lawline.com celebrates its 10 year anniversary of offering online Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) programs, it is implementing a new “Go Green” approach to its business. The strategy, dubbed “Clean Law,” is aimed at reducing overall waste and increasing... - February 02, 2009 - FurtherEd
LawProspector Software Invigorates Litigation Sales at Law Firms and Litigation Support Firms
Industry-Changing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Product Released to Coincide with LegalTech NY - February 02, 2009 - LawProspector, LLC
IRS & Partners Nominated as Go-To Law Firm for Mergers and Acquisitions
IRS & Partners announced today that it has been nominated as a “Go-To Law Firm” for Financial Services Companies by HK Law Magazine for mergers and acquisitions. - February 01, 2009 - IRS & Partners
Legal Advantage Sponsors Temple University Law School
Legal Advantage sponsors Temple University Law School’s 2009 Symposium on Intellectual Property. Legal Advantage is the leading provider of Patent Services, Legal Support Services and Immigration services for reduced costs. They also offer litigation services like Document Reviews, Electronic Discovery and Trial Graphics. - February 01, 2009 - Legal Advantage Pvt Ltd.
Experienced Entrepreneurial Lawyers Form Innovative Multi-State Law Firm
Beth A. Di Santo, Esq., Julia Cheng, Esq., Stewart G. Einwohner, Esq. and Amy K. Maliza, Esq. are pleased to announce the formation of a new law firm, Di Santo LLP, which commenced operations in January 2009 in New York, Florida and Italy (Affiliate Office). Di Santo LLP is uniquely positioned to offer the experience and sophistication of large firms in a small firm atmosphere. - January 31, 2009 - Di Santo LLP
Matrimonial Attorney Leslie F. Barbara Joins Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP
Leslie F. Barbara has joined Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP as a Partner and head of their Matrimonial and Family Law Department. She will be based out of the Firm’s Garden City office. Ms. Barbara, a Nassau County resident, specializes in all aspects of matrimonial and family law and... - January 31, 2009 - Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP
Smith Barid, LLC, Savannah Law Firm, Reveals How You Can Protect Your Family and Your Assets During Tough Economic Times
The Savannah, GA law firm of Smith Barid, LLC is offering free public educational seminars about basic estate planning on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, and Thursday, February 12, 2009, at both 10:00am and 7:00pm at The Armstrong Center in Savannah (13040 Abercorn St., in the old Publix shopping... - January 30, 2009 - Smith Barid, LLC
Washington State DUI Lawyer John Brangwin Joins 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about comprehensive defense strategies in drunk driving cases, contact Washington state DUI lawyer John Brangwin at 1.800.DUI.LAWS. - January 30, 2009 - 1800DUILaws.com
Leading Salem Divorce Law Firm Moves to New, Larger Offices
Porcello Law Offices, a leading Boston-area family law firm specializing in divorce law, alimony cases, custody modifications, and prenuptial agreements recently moved its Salem, MA offices to a new, larger location in the same city. - January 30, 2009 - Porcello Law Offices
IRS & Partners Announces Newest Attorney Jennifer Wong
Attorney Jennifer Wong brings new depth and experience to the IRS & Partners team. - January 29, 2009 - IRS & Partners
Justice Dept Intervene on Racial Tensions in Paris, TX (Public Meeting 1.29)
Department of Justice mediators are addressing racial conflict in Paris, TX after the death of resident Brandon McClelland. - January 27, 2009 - Lone Star Legal Aid
AnyLawsuits Launches New Customer Service Project
As the company continues to put its customers first Any Lawsuits has emerged as the leader in lawsuit funding over the past 6 months. - January 26, 2009 - Anylawsuits.com
Washington DC DUI Lawyer David Benowitz Joins 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about proven defenses to drunk driving charges, please contact Washington DC DUI lawyer David Benowitz today at 1.800.DUI.LAWS. - January 25, 2009 - 1800DUILaws.com
Announcement - - Peter S. Sloane Joins Leason Ellis LLP
Peter S. Sloane has joined Leason Ellis LLP, an intellectual property law firm in White Plains, New York, as Chairman of the Trademark and Copyright Practice Group. Peter was formerly a Partner at Ostrolenk Faber LLP in New York City. - January 24, 2009 - Leason Ellis LLP
SearchitRight Announces Availability of Hard-to-Find Ethics Classes and Online CLE Training for Attorneys and Paralegals
For attorneys and other legal professionals, finding an ethics course to fulfill yearly continuing-education requirements is like trying to find the proverbial needle in a haystack. SearchitRight.com not only offers an online ethics course, but a number of other courses that are CLE-approved. - January 23, 2009 - Global Information Research & Retrieval, LLC
One Legal Announces Expansion of Online Court Filing Service to Five Additional States
Litigation Professionals Can Now File Court Documents in Fourteen States Using OneLegal.com. - January 23, 2009 - One Legal
Davidoff Malito & Hutcher Attorneys Present "CFO Law School"
On January 13, 2009, Neil M. Kaufman, Mark E. Spund and Ralph Preite, partners at Davidoff, Malito & Hutcher LLP, presented “CFO Law School 101– Corporate, Employment and Bankruptcy Law” to the Long Island Chapter of Financial Executives International [FEI] . Mr. Kaufman,... - January 23, 2009 - Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP
Austin, Texas DUI / DWI Attorney Eric Torberson Joins 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about aggressive defenses to Texas DUI / DWI charge in Austin or Georgetown or anywhere in Travis or Williamson counties, contact DUI / DWI attorney Eric Torberson today at 1.800.DUI.LAWS. - January 22, 2009 - 1800DUILaws.com
Owners Perspective Magazine Confirms Distribution Deal in Leading Supermarkets
The new consumer magazine for leisure property and travel takes another step into the mainstream public domain with distribution through Tesco and Sainsbury’s stores throughout the UK from March 2009. - January 21, 2009 - Perspective International Ltd
WorldSharp 2008 Tax Form Software for All 1098’s, 1099’s, 5498’s and W-2G’s Now with Enhanced Importing
WorldSharp Technologies, Inc. Announces the 2008 Version of WorldSharp 1099 Item Preparation System with Electronic Reporting is ready for Distribution. The new version has an enhanced Import capability and Vista support. - January 18, 2009 - WorldSharp Technologies, Inc.
E-Mail with Secured Seal and Signature Replaces Expensive Legal Fax and Courier Service
The Hague, ID Control, the specialist in advanced online identity and access management, helps organizations cutting down on post, courier, fax, handling and administrational costs. ID Control today announces the launch of MailID, the worlds most easy and secure e-mail signing, encryption and decryption software to enforce compliance requirements and to ensure that confidential information is delivered securely via e-mail. - January 16, 2009 - ID Control BV
Torres Legal Support Services is Now Available to Assist Law Offices with All Your Paralegal, Legal Secretarial and Wordprocessing Needs Either on or Off Site
Torres Legal Support Services is now available to assist law offices in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Torres Legal Support Services specializes in all aspects of civil litigation and trial preparation. Excellent service, quality assistance, all at a price that works in today's economy. Visit http://torreslegalsupportservices.com for more information - January 16, 2009 - Torres Legal Support Services
Dayton, Ohio DUI lawyer Thomas M. Kollin Has Joined 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about aggressive defenses to drunk driving charges, please contact Dayton, Ohio DUI lawyer Thomas M. Kollin today at 1.800.DUI.LAWS. - January 16, 2009 - 1800DUILaws.com
Hamilton, Georgia DUI Lawyer Richard A. Bunn Joins 1800DUILaws.com
For more information about aggressive defenses to drunk driving charges, please contact Hamilton, Georgia DUI lawyer Richard A. Bunn today at 1.800.DUI.LAWS or www.1800DUILaws.com. - January 16, 2009 - 1800DUILaws.com
Jonathan B. Nelson Esq. to Head Up Litigation Department at the Dorf Law Firm, LLP
On Thursday, January 8, 2009, Jon A. Dorf, Founder of and Managing Partner to The Dorf Law Firm, LLP announced that Jonathan B. Nelson, Esq., counsel for The Dorf Law Firm, LLP will head up the firm’s Litigation Department handling a diverse array of matters including complex corporate... - January 16, 2009 - Dorf & Nelson LLP
Have a Legal Question? "Ask Standard Legal" for Free
Standard Legal launches a new service that allows people to ask legal questions and get email replies for free. Standard Legal also takes these questions, makes the Q&A "generic," and posts them by legal category so all users can learn from them. - January 14, 2009 - The Standard Legal Network LLC
Stuart Perlmutter Named to "Who's Who" by Long Island Business News
Stuart Perlmutter, a Senior Partner at Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP, was named to "Who’s Who in Commercial & Residential Real Estate" by Long Island Business News. Mr. Perlmutter, a North Woodmere resident, handles all aspects of complex real estate acquisitions and sales... - January 14, 2009 - Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP
Many State Unclaimed Property Laws Miss the Mark; Delaware Earns an "F" in New State-by-State Ranking Released Today by the Council on State Taxation (COST)
The unclaimed property laws in many states are woefully lacking in fairness and effectiveness according to a new study released today by the Council On State Taxation (COST). "States that have unclaimed property laws that unite owners with their property in a manner that is least burdensome to... - January 13, 2009 - Council On State Taxation
Catdi, Inc Launches New Marketing Strategies for Houston Area Lawyers and Law Firms
One of the most cost-effective forms of customer acquisition comes from direct mail campaigns. With an abundance of law firms crowding the marketplace, it’s imperative that the marketing strategies chosen set the firm as a stand out among the competition. At CATDI, legal knowledge combined... - January 10, 2009 - Catdi Printing
Park & Burkett PLLC Contracts with the Korean Journal – Houston
Park & Burkett PLLC launches its advertising campaign with the Korean Journal – Houston. The ad campaign consists of an initial full-page advertisement for a six week run, which will be followed by a six month front page ad. Although the advertisements only contain basic details about the... - January 09, 2009 - Park & Burkett PLLC
Forensics Consulting Solutions Moves to iConect 660
Forensics Consulting Solutions is announced today the migration from iConect Version 580 to iConect's 660 edition for review of electronic discovery documents. - January 08, 2009 - Forensics Consulting Solutions
Titan Tax Relief Publishes New Website
Titan Tax Relief is pleased to announce that the company's new website can now be accessed by interested parties at www.titantaxrelief.com. - January 06, 2009 - Titan Tax Relief
Bankruptcy Paralegal Launches Outsourced Paralegal Services to Service Bankruptcy Attorneys on a Freelance Basis
Senior Freelance Bankruptcy Paralegal, Patrick Campbell, creates Outsourced Paralegal Services, LLC to provide support services for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Attorneys, nationwide. - January 05, 2009 - Outsourced Paralegal Services
Park & Burkett PLLC Launches New Website
Park & Burkett PLLC has a new look for the New Year. - January 04, 2009 - Park & Burkett PLLC
FirstLawJob.com Expands Network to Include Top U.S Law Schools
FirstLawJob.com Announces Company Update. - January 02, 2009 - FirstLawJob.com
Park & Burkett PLLC Opens Houston Office
Park & Burkett PLLC opens new office in Houston's Westchase District. - January 02, 2009 - Park & Burkett PLLC
Law Firms Drive Growth with Quantitative Marketing
Law firms can now use a new survey tool to determine marketing engagement levels throughout their organization and identify alignment opportunities across their marketing plans, their employees’ value perceptions, and their client experience. - December 31, 2008 - Customer Research Center
New Book from James Publishing Shows Lawyers How to Expose Unscrupulous Doctors
James Publishing announced plans to publish Exposing Deceptive Defense Doctors, a new book by Dorothy Clay Sims, a senior partner at Sims, Amat & Henry in Florida, who has developed a specialty helping lawyers depose and cross-examine defense doctors. The book, scheduled to be released in... - December 30, 2008 - James Publishing
Catdi Introduces New Comprehensive Marketing Strategies for Law Firms & Lawyers
As the new year approaches, most law firms reevaluate their previous year's marketing strategies in an attempt to evaluate whether those strategies effectively and efficiently reached their key audiences. In today's crowded legal marketplace, branding and identity are critical. CATDI, Inc. plays an... - December 29, 2008 - Catdi Printing
Attorney Lisa R. Brenman Earns Board Certification as an Immigration Law Specialist in North Carolina
Chapel Hill attorney Lisa R. Brenman was recently certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a specialist in Immigration Law. She is one of 19 lawyers statewide to achieve this distinction. Ms. Brenman is the owner of the Chapel Hill firm of Brenman Immigration Law Firm, PLLC. Since 2000, she... - December 28, 2008 - Brenman Immigration Law Firm
Elizabeth Scott Named 2008 Women Extraordinaire
Williams Mullen Attorney Elizabeth Scott Wins Business Leader's 'Women Extraordinaire' Award. - December 26, 2008 - Williams Mullen
Lenders Gear Up to Offer Mortgage Loan Modifications with a Catch… No Mortgage Loan Document Audit Legal Recourse
Borrowers will be facing a veritable landslide of Loan Modification offers from lenders with waiver of rights clauses, according to some Florida real estate attorneys. With mortgage loan document audits fast becoming the favorite tool of Loan modification companies and attorney throughout the nation, the lenders are attempting to pare their losses. Mortgage loan document audit firms like Florida based MitiGroup, LLC have seen their business grow in the past month from loan mod companies. - December 24, 2008 - MitiGroup, LLC
California Attorney Darren T. Kavinoky Co-Authors New Book on DUI Defense
California defense lawyer Darren T. Kavinoky is the author of a chapter of a groundbreaking new book on DUI defense written by the state’s top attorneys. Strategies for Defending DUI Cases in California: Leading Lawyers on Understanding the DMV’s Involvement in the Case, Reviewing... - December 23, 2008 - DarrenKavinoky.com
NAMWOLF Lauds Governor Paterson and Executive Director Paul Williams for Increasing Opportunities for Minority And Women Owned Firms
NAMWOLF offers its resources to the DASNY to identify minority and women owned law firms to work on Authority matters. - December 23, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms