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The Council on Litigation Management Announces Strategic Affiliation with Association of Litigation Support Professionals
The Council on Litigation Management (CLM) announced today an affiliation with the Association of Litigation Support Professionals (ALSP) as part of CLM’s strategic affiliation program. The association with the ALSP is the latest in CLM’s program to develop mutually-beneficial... - October 17, 2008 - Council on Litigation Management
John G Brenner LLC Hires Jose Reyes as a Lead Investigator
Well respected law enforcement officer will join John G. Brenner Investigations LLC as a team leader. - October 16, 2008 - John G Brenner Investigations LLC
India Chapter, International Law and Practice Section of New York State Bar Association
Kaviraj Singh elected first Chair New Delhi, India Chapter, International Law and Practice Section of New York State Bar Association. International Law and Practice Section Seasonal Meeting - Stockholm, Sweden unanimously agrees to establish the first chapter of New Delhi, India and Kaviraj Singh... - October 16, 2008 - Trustman & Co.
Social Security Disability Specialist Offers Free Form to Assist Claimants
Claims for social security disability benefits are decided on the basis of medical documentation. However, such claims can be significantly strengthened by one particular form of medical documentation known as a residual functional capacity form, a form that allows a physician to submit a detailed statement in support of a patient's case, and which is now being offered as a free download on the homepage of Disability Secrets. - October 15, 2008 - Disability Secrets
LegalView Reintroduces Its Medical Malpractice Information Portal with Updated Links to Finding Immediate Legal Assistance
LegalView re-launched its medical malpractice legal portal to provide legal assistance to the hundreds of thousands of victims who suffer from potentially severe injuries derived from medical malpractice. Medical malpractice can affect nearly anyone undergoing a surgical procedure, including giving birth. - October 14, 2008 - LegalView
Legal Research Company Reveals Top 5 Reasons Why Lawyers Lose “Unlosable” Lawsuits
A leading legal research and writing company asks - “How does a lawyer snatch defeat from the jaws of victory?” The answers may surprise some lawyers. - October 14, 2008 - Serenson P/L
Estate Planning Lawyers Steve Oshins and Richard Oshins Named Among Best Lawyers in America for 2009
Attorneys Steve Oshins and Richard Oshins were named in the 2009 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America®” in the specialties of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Selection to Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 2.5 million confidential evaluations by the top attorneys in the country. - October 14, 2008 - Law Offices of Oshins & Associates, LLC
The Panama Lawyer Embraces New Technologies
Brief explanation of New Technologies the Panama Lawyer is using to secure clients communications, files and protect their privacy. - October 12, 2008 - International Legal Advisors.PA
Cameron, MO - Tumor Cluster Town Hall Meeting
Kansas City based law firm Peterson & Associates, P.C. (www.petersonlawfirm.com) is announcing a town hall meeting concerning the outbreak of brain tumors and various cancers in and around Cameron, Missouri being held Saturday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Countryside Hall, 11411 NE Highway... - October 11, 2008 - Peterson & Associates, P.C.
Creator of Nevada’s 365-Year Dynasty Trust Law Adds Dynasty Trust Article to Website
The attorney who wrote the law permitting Nevada residents and non-residents to protect their assets from estate taxes, creditors and divorcing spouses for 365 years has uploaded an article to www.oshins.com describing the law and how he was able to get it passed. - October 10, 2008 - Law Offices of Oshins & Associates, LLC
National Legal Association Recognizes KeyCorp and Joel Stern from Accenture for Diversity Efforts
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) has announced the recipients of its Annual Diversity Initiative Achievement Award and Annual Award for Outstanding Service by a Council Member. These two top honors will be awarded at NAMWOLF’s Annual Meeting and Law Firm Expo at the Marriott – Dallas Las Colinas Hotel on November 13-14. - October 09, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Kevin Wessell, Asset Protection Expert and CEO of Offshore Company, Announces Their Offshore Trust Program Helping People Become Lawsuit Proof
Kevin Wessell, a renowned and highly respected expert in the field of asset protection and estate planning, and who heads Los Angeles based Offshore Company and 1-800-COMPANY, announces their Cook Islands Trust program as the best asset protection available for people providing protection from lawsuits. - October 08, 2008 - 1-800-COMPANY.com
PaperStreet Launches New Site for Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A.
PaperStreet is proud to announce that Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A. has a new home on the web. The site is elegant, professional and easy to navigate. Now located at http://www.zkslawfirm.com, Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A. (ZKS) specializes in Bankruptcy & Creditor’s... - October 08, 2008 - PaperStreet Web Design
Des Plaines, Illinois DUI / DWI Lawyer Steven H. Fagan Joins DrunkDrivingDefense.com
To learn more about proven defenses to a Chicago drunk driving case, please contact Des Plaines, Illinois DUI / DWI lawyer Steven H. Fagan today at DrunkDrivingDefense.com. - October 08, 2008 - DrunkDrivingDefense.com
PaperStreet Announces Launching of New Site for Lott & Friedland
The law firm of Lott & Friedland now has a new home one the web thanks to PaperStreet Web Design. The new site showcases the firm’s services in an elegant and practical way. Lott & Friedland, now located at http://www.lfiplaw.com, concentrates its practices on intellectual property... - October 08, 2008 - PaperStreet Web Design
ONSITE and Content Analyst Announce Strategic Partnership
Integrated Technology to Expand Text Analytics Capabilities for eView(TM) Review Platform. - October 07, 2008 - ONSITE3
CPEhr’s 2008 YTD Workers’ Compensation Report Shows Losses 75% Below State Average
Report shows CPEhr’s aggressive Risk Management and Safety services significantly impact clients’ workers’ compensation experience. - October 07, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.
Forensics Consulting Solutions Adds Clearwell E-Discovery Platform to Their Existing E-Discovery Offering
Forensics Consulting Solutions, LLC, announced today that it is offering Clearwell E-Discovery Platform® to their elite clientele. - October 06, 2008 - Forensics Consulting Solutions
Andrew B. Lustigman Has Been Selected for Inclusion in Super Lawyers– New York Metro Edition 2008
Andrew B. Lustigman, Partner at The Lustigman Firm, P.C., a leading advertising and marketing boutique law firm in New York, has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers– New York Metro Edition 2008. Andrew has frequently appeared in publications such as the National Law Journal, Mobile... - October 05, 2008 - The Lustigman Firm
The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. Announces Business Seminar
Ralph J. DiLeone, managing partner at The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. (www.dileone.com), has announced that the firm will be hosting a series of seminars with Business Advisor Partners beginning on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 11:45 a.m. at the Coastal Federal Credit Union Building, located at 1000 St. Albans... - October 05, 2008 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Female Owned Law Firm Opens
Attorneys Tess White and Joan Champagne partnered to form White and Champagne a law firm dedicated to providing simple answers and efficient resolutions to legal problems. - October 03, 2008 - White and Champagne
WSR Consulting Group, LLC Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence in Providing IT Expert Witnesses that Help Triers of Fact Understand Why Complex Computer Projects Fail
In addition to IT methodology, management and process areas, WSRcg consulting and expert witness teams have experience and expertise in a wide range of: (a) industries and business areas; (b) using IT in different ways (POS systems, lottery systems, EFT systems, e-business systems, embedded military software, etc.); and (c) on a myriad of system, hardware, software and network platforms. - October 03, 2008 - WSR Consulting Group, LLC
In-house Counsel from America's Largest Corporations Continue to Show Support for NAMWOLF’S 2008 Annual Meeting and Law Firm Expo
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is gaining more support from America’s major corporations. - October 03, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Lien-Based Personal Injury Economic Damages Valuation
Personal injury attorneys can now obtain Economic Damage Valuations on a lien-basis with Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC. - October 02, 2008 - Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC
NAMWOLF Members Push for the Inclusion of Minority and Women Owned Businesses in Bailout Legislation
NAMWOLF Members Work to Ensure Minority and Women Owned Law Firms are Included in Congress’ “Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.” - October 02, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Tyler, TX DWI / DWI Lawyer John J. Eastland Joins 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about effective defenses to drunk driving charges, contact Tyler, TX DWI / DWI lawyer John J. Eastland today at 1-800-DUI-LAWS. - October 01, 2008 - 1800DUILaws.com
Flagstaff, Arizona DUI Attorneys Daniel B. Kaiser, Jeffrey James, and Deborah Wilson Join 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about effective defenses to Arizona DUI charges, please contact Flagstaff attorney Daniel Kaiser, Jeffrey James or Deborah Wilson today toll-free at 1.800.DUI.LAWS. - October 01, 2008 - 1800DUILaws.com
Lien-Based Personal Injury Life Care Planning Available
Personal injury attorneys can now obtain certified Life Care Planning services on a lien basis with Innovative Healthcare Financing. - September 29, 2008 - Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC
Entrepreneur Growth Capital's Attorney Funding Division Announces First Funding - Accelerates $400,000 Legal Fee for Plaintiffs’ Law Firm
Entrepreneur Growth Capital, LLC’s (“EGC”) new Attorney Funding Division has funded its first client, a law firm in New York City looking to accelerate a legal fee awaiting judicial approval. More law firms are using alternative financing as banks tighten credit requirements. - September 26, 2008 - Entrepreneur Growth Capital, LLC
In-House Counsel from America’s Largest Corporations to Participate in NAMWOLF’s Annual Meeting and Law Firm Expo 2008
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is pleased to have in-house counsel from Accenture LLP, du Pont, Johnson Controls, Inc., PepsiAmericas, Pfizer, Target and Wal-Mart Stores represented at Annual Meeting 2008. - September 26, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Smith Barid, LLC Offers Free Educational Seminar on Estate Planning
The local law firm of Smith Barid, LLC is offering free public educational seminars about basic estate planning on October 7, 2008, at both 10:00am and 7:00pm at The Armstrong Center on Abercorn Street in Savannah (13040 Abercorn St. in the old Publix shopping center across from Savannah... - September 26, 2008 - Smith Barid, LLC
Accenture to Sponsor the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms' Annual Meeting & Law Firm Expo
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will sponsor the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms’ (NAMWOLF) fourth Annual Meeting and Law Firm Expo, which will be held on November 13 – 14 in Dallas, Texas. Accenture recently became a Diamond Sponsor of NAMWOLF’s Annual... - September 19, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Transcription Company Offering Affiliate Program
WeScribeIt, a transcription service, is very excited to announce the launch of a new feature, an affiliate program. You can now make money just from referring people you know to a service which offers excellent customer service and quality transcription. - September 19, 2008 - WeScribeIt
Dynamic Litigation and Consulting Services
The law firm of Huff & Leslie, LLP, announces the opening of its Denver office. Headed up by attorneys Brett N. Huff and Richard W. Leslie, the boutique law firm opened its doors in June of 2008, offering clients zealous representation in a responsive and effective way to help reach their... - September 19, 2008 - Huff & Leslie, LLP
Courtport, LLC Announces Its Launch of www.Courtport.com
Courtport has launched its new public record portal, blog, and discussion forums for law librarians, paralegals, attorneys, investigators, and other professional researchers. - September 18, 2008 - Courtport, LLC
Libel Tourism or Libel Terrorism
Libel Tourism or Libel Terrorism: A Problem and Tentative Solutions in the Wake of the Ehrenfeld Case. This Thursday September 18, Daniel J. Kornstein counsel to Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld to co present Cle course at The Institute of American and Talmudic Law (IAT Law). Super Lawyer Daniel J. Kornstein... - September 17, 2008 - The Institute of American & Talmudic Law
Launch of Business Development North West Survey 2009 - Focus on Selling Skills for Lawyers
Lighthouse Business Consulting announces the launch of the Business Development North West 2009 Survey. The survey focuses on law firms - and on the critical area of sales skills. - September 17, 2008 - Lighthouse Business Consulting
New Estate Planning Guide Demystifies Process
Today’s seniors are often confused and overwhelmed by the estate planning process. "Of course those 60 and over know they need to plan for their eventual death or disability," says New York elder law attorney Mike Ettinger, "but they find it difficult to get the correct advice... - September 16, 2008 - Ettinger Law Firm
One Legal Announces Expansion of Online Court Filing Service
Litigation Professionals Can Now File Court Documents in Nine States Using OneLegal.com. - September 15, 2008 - One Legal
Forensics Consulting Solutions Welcomes ESI Consultant, Roman Coleman
Forensics Consulting Solutions, LLC, a premier provider of E-Discovery solutions to the legal, government, and corporate communities, is happy to announce that Roman V. Coleman has joined their Electronically Stored Information (ESI) Consulting Staff as a Senior ESI Consultant. “Clients... - September 13, 2008 - Forensics Consulting Solutions
Rhode Island DUI / DWI Attorney James P. Powderly Joins 1800DUILaws.com
To find out more about proven defenses to drunk driving charges, please call Rhode Island DUI / DWI attorney James P. Powderly today at 1.800.DUI.LAWS or 1800DUILaws.com. - September 12, 2008 - 1800DUILaws.com
Michael H. Smith Joined the Ymca of Coastal Georgia Board of Managers
The law firm of Smith Barid, LLC is pleased to announce that attorney Michael H. Smith was recently named to the YMCA of Coastal Georgia Board of Managers for the Islands Branch, the second largest of nine branches of the YMCA of Coastal Georgia. Formed over 150 years ago, the YMCA of Coastal... - September 11, 2008 - Smith Barid, LLC
Natasha Wilhite Joins Smith Barid, LLC
Natasha Wilhite recently joined local Savannah law firm Smith Barid, LLC and will be of counsel to the firm. Natasha is experienced in the areas of commercial real estate transactions, residential real estate transactions, land use regulation, and landlord-tenant relations. She also advises... - September 11, 2008 - Smith Barid, LLC
NAMWOLF Announces Bankruptcy Initiative
Minority and women-owned law firms to provide bankruptcy services to Corporate America. - September 10, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms Welcomes New Law Firm Member Brown Stone Nimeroff LLC
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) recently welcomed to its Law Firm Membership Brown Stone Nimeroff LLC; an AV-rated, women-owned law firm with offices in Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE. - September 10, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Cornwall County Council Selects and Embraces Crescendo DDS Technology
Following an extensive tender process of the UK’s top DDS suppliers, the Legal Services department of Cornwall County Council chooses Crescendo’s DigiScribe-XL solution as the way forward to improving office efficiency and document turnaround times. The installed system, used by 60... - September 10, 2008 - Crescendo Systems Corporation
Former FTC Commissioner and Distinguished Marine Orson Swindle to Headline NH Veteran Remembrance Ceremonies on September 11th
100 Nights of Remembrance Closing Ceremonies draws high-profile Washington policy maker and former POW as keynote speaker. - September 09, 2008 - One Hundred Nights of Remembrance
The Congress of the Union of the Mediation Centers in Romania "Mediation – Turning Disputes Into Opportunities"
The Union of the Mediation Centers in Romania organizes the 2nd Congress of mediation in Romania, in Bucharest, during the 19th – the 20th of September 2008. - September 07, 2008 - The Union of the Mediation Centers in Romania
CrimeCog Technologies Announces COO Departure
CrimeCog Technologies Inc, a leader in integrated software solutions for the Criminal Justice community today announced that Joe McKeown is leaving as Chief operating officer of the company to pursue other business interests in the Event, Sponsorship and Marketing Communications... - September 06, 2008 - CrimeCog Technologies
August 2008 Foreclosure Report Issued by PropertyShark.com Covering New York City, Miami, Seattle and Los Angeles Foreclosures
PropertyShark.com releases quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle and New York City for August 2008. - September 06, 2008 - PropertyShark.com