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Environmental Remediation Expert Receives Life Achievement Award
Dr. James Dragun has addressed the extent, risk, and cleanup of chemicals at sites of national and international concern. He was recently recognized for his work in this area. - November 13, 2008 - The Dragun Corporation
DrugSettlement.com, LLC is Proud to Announce Its Newest Web Portal - StockLossSettlement.com
Wall Street Abuse has come to a pinnacle over the last couple of Months due to Securities Fraud. StockLossSettlement.com was created by DrugSettlement.com, LLC to alleviate the fears of the public in respect to the publics need for legal council. - November 13, 2008 - DrugSettlement.com
St. Louis, Missouri DUI / DWI Attorney Lenny Kagan Joins 1800DUILaws.com
To learn more about aggressive defenses to drunk driving charges, please contact St. Louis, Missouri DUI / DWI attorney Lenny Kagan today at 1.800.DUI.LAWS. - November 08, 2008 - 1800DUILaws.com
Los Angeles Management Consultant, Dan Curtin Predicts the Impact of the Coming Obama Era on U.S. Business and the Workforce
Los Angeles, CA Human Resources Consulting firm, Curtin Associates Principal predicts that the new Democratic controlled Congress and white House has profound implications for US business. - November 07, 2008 - Curtin & Associates
Prisonworld Magazine Brings Entertaining Media to Inmates
Prisonworld Magazine, “The Preferred Entertainment Magazine” deals with the inequality of the criminal justice system. - November 07, 2008 - Dawah International, LLC
PaperStreet Launches New Site for Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA (MRI Lawsuit)
PaperStreet is proud to announce that Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA has a brand new home on the net for their MRI Lawsuit practice. The new site, located at http://www.mriinjuryattorney.com, showcases the firm’s services regarding MRI lawsuits in a simple yet elegant and... - November 07, 2008 - PaperStreet Web Design
Homeowners Fighting Back with a Forensic Loan Audit
Distressed homeowners facing foreclosure are now fighting back with the aid of a Forensic Loan Audit, forcing lenders to the negotiating table for fear of a costly lawsuit. - November 06, 2008 - National Loan Audits
LegaliMarketing Welcomes New Generation of Law Students
London based iMarketing Advantage introduces a pioneering online club: LegaliMarketing. This internet marketing portal for legal professionals such as lawyers would help them increase client base and revenues. - November 06, 2008 - iMarketing Advantage Ltd
Perkins Law Firm, GA Law Firm, Launches Online Campaign to Help Injured and Disabled of Carrollton and West Georgia Get Answers to Their Legal Questions
As customer research trends continue to shift to the internet, Perkins Law Firm, GA Law firm, Launches Online Campaign to help the injured and disabled of Carrollton and West Georgia get answers to their legal questions and fair compensation for their injuries. - November 06, 2008 - perkins law firm
ESI Senior Engineer and Scientist Reveal Results of the “Next Generation Rail Tank Car” Project at U of I Railroad Conference
Philip J. Daum, P.E., ESI mechanical engineer and Senior Consultant, and Zdenek (Zed) Hejzlar, Ph.D., CSP, ESI environmental scientist and Senior Consultant, gave a poster presentation, “Preventing Release – Improved Puncture Resistance of Hazardous Materials Tank Cars,” at the 2008 Railroad Environmental Conference (RREC) at the University of Illinois campus. This is a summary of work from the recently concluded “Next Generation Rail Tank Car” project, of which Mr. Daum was an integral part. - November 05, 2008 - Engineering Systems Inc.
Aeronautical Engineer R. C. Winn Contributes to Industry Newsletter
Robert C. Winn, Ph.D., P.E., Principal Engineer at Engineering Systems Inc. (ESI), recently wrote an article, “Aircraft Icing for Dummies,” for the fall edition of Skywritings, a newsletter published by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Aerospace Law Committee. The article describes conditions under which icing can be expected to occur, gives examples, explains some of the possible effects of ice on an airplane, and discusses a few examples of accidents with icing as a factor. - November 05, 2008 - Engineering Systems Inc.
Four Henderson Franklin Attorneys Receive Recognition by the Best Lawyers in America®
Attorneys Thomas P. Clark, John A. Noland, David M. Platt and Bruce M. Stanely, Sr., selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2009 (Copyright 2008 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.) - November 05, 2008 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Fort Myers Attorney Cody Vaughan-Birch Elected to Special Equestrians' Board of Directors
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Cody Vaughan-Birch has been elected to the Special Equestrians Board of Directors. Founded in 1987, Special Equestrians, Inc. is an all volunteer organization that provides therapeutic horseback... - November 05, 2008 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Internet for Lawyers & Lawline Partner to Offer Online MCLE Content
Relationship Launches with Three Programs Based on Internet For Lawyers’ Popular Live Programs. - November 05, 2008 - Internet For Lawyers
Datarecovery.com Predicts Widespread Voting Machine Failures
ESS Data Recovery (datarecovery.com), a St. Louis based firm, predicts widespread incidents of failure with Direct-Recording Electronic (DRE) voting machine systems today. “DRE’s depend on NAND flash memory chips, which we see in our lab on a routine basis,” explains Ben... - November 04, 2008 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.
Death of 11-Year Old Alexandria Boy Brings International Attention to Discipline in Egypt Schools
A mathematics teacher in Alexandria is being detained on manslaughter charges in Egypt after allegedly beating an 11 year old student to death for not completing his homework. The teacher claimed that he only intended to discipline the boy, but the incident brings to international attention the... - November 02, 2008 - Coptic Orphans
Dataworxs Announces Integrated Back End Speech to Text
Dataworxs Systems Limited today announces full digital dictation workflow integration to back end speech recognition software. - October 31, 2008 - Dataworxs Systems
The Pennsylvania DUI Attorneys of Levow & Associates Have Joined DrunkDrivingDefense.com
To learn more about effective defenses to driving under the influence charges, please contact an experienced Pennsylvania DUI attorney from Levow & Associates today at DrunkDrivingDefense.com. - October 31, 2008 - DrunkDrivingDefense.com
Grimes Legal, Inc. Drives for Next Level in Legal Recruiting
Grimes Legal, Inc. / GLI - Global Recruiting Network launches a state-of-the-art job portal website tailored to suit the job searching needs of legal professionals. The site was launched on August 11th, 2008. "The site is designed to make it easy for legal professionals to locate and apply... - October 30, 2008 - Grimes Legal, Inc. / GLI - Global Recruiting Network
National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) Extends Offer of Services for Ennis, Knupp and Associates
NAMWOLF Offers Assistance to the U.S. Treasury Department’s Bailout Investment Manager. - October 29, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Dynasty Trust Expert Steve Oshins to Give Dynasty Trust Presentation at Michigan Conference
The attorney who wrote the Nevada Dynasty Trust law will be giving a presentation on dynasty trusts at the Income Prominence Bootcamp in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. - October 28, 2008 - Law Offices of Oshins & Associates, LLC
eDiscovery Early Case Assessment Takes Center Stage
Litigation Gone Wild could become the subtitle to the latest wall street problems and investigations. With this comes the need for companies to preserve, assess & understand the ediscovery data they have before the lawyers start asking for it. - October 25, 2008 - earlyCASE
Southern California Private Investigation Company Prepares for 20 Year Anniversary
Gailey Associates, Inc., with offices in Los Angeles and Orange County, is planning a year long celebration to mark their 20 years of service. - October 25, 2008 - Gailey Associates Inc.
Pfizer to Sponsor The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms' Annual Meeting & Law Firm Expo
Pfizer Supports NAMWOLF in Showcasing Minority and Women Owned Law Firms. - October 23, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Fort Myers Attorney Guy Whitesman Elected Chair-Elect of Florida Bar Tax Section
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Guy E. Whitesman has been named Chair Elect Designate of the Tax Section of The Florida Bar to assume the Chair effective July 1, 2010. Mr. Whitesman has been a long time member of the Executive Council of... - October 23, 2008 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Attorney Michael H. Smith Attends Leading Edge Estate Planning Conference
Local Estate Planning Attorney, Michael H. Smith of Smith Barid, LLC, attended an educational conference in San Diego, CA in October sponsored by the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. The Academy is the premier national educational organization that promotes excellence in estate... - October 23, 2008 - Smith Barid, LLC
Legal and Government Resources for Canadian Business Owners
Announcement of new legal and government resource website for Canadian business owners - October 20, 2008 - Corporate Paralegal Services Ltd.
Bonita Springs Attorney Richard Mancini Elected Vice President of the Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Richard Mancini, an associate in the firm's Bonita Springs office, has been elected vice president of the Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled. The Foundation strives to provide an enhanced... - October 19, 2008 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Financial Crisis Leads to Record Number of Litigations
The current financial crisis has had many casualties which are resulting in a record number of litigations. - October 18, 2008 - LawyerAhead Inc.
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
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
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
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