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PaperStreet Re-launches Web Site for Will & Will, LLP
New highlight and results have been added to the Will & Will, LLP. - April 09, 2008 - PaperStreet Web Design
Federal Court Enters $200,000 Judgment Against Old Dominion University in Favor of White Police Officer Alleging Reverse Race Discrimination
A federal court in Virginia has entered a $200,000 judgment against Old Dominion University in favor of Brett Birkmeyer, a white former police officer in the predominantly black ODU Police Department, who sued ODU claiming he was fired by ODU because he is white and because he complained to ODU officials that he and other white employees in the ODU Police Department were being subjected to race discrimination. - April 08, 2008 - Ray Hogge & Associates, PLC
Lawline.com to Host Live Continuing Legal Education Event on April 25th in NYC
Lawline.com and Sean Carter are teaming up to present a live Continuing Legal Education presentation. On Friday, April 25th, Lawline.com will host its first live CLE event. The program will feature Sean Carter, who has been called the Funniest Lawyer in America. This live event offers attorneys a... - April 08, 2008 - FurtherEd
April 4, 2008 Justice 4ALL - Only One Day Away: NC BAR, AIT and tyBit Sponsor Ask an Attorney Call in Program
Only one day from now on April 4, 2008, the NC Bar Association (NCBA) is hosting the Justice 4ALL campaign (www.4allnc.org,) with the goal of making legal services available to all North Carolinians, focusing on those at or below the poverty level. The call in number is 877-404-4149. “The... - April 05, 2008 - tyBit
50-State Compendia on Medical Spa Law Now Available to IMSA & DSA Members
ALFA International, the global legal network, a Sustaining Member of the International Medical Spa Association (IMSA) just released a 50-state compendia in CD format for the medical spa industry. Comprised of 125 independent business focused law firm in 40 countries (85 member firms across the... - April 04, 2008 - The Day Spa Association
NAMWOLF Announces Brown Brothers Harriman & Company as Financial Contributor
The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is pleased to announce Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. has become a Financial Contributor. - April 03, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
BJJW Offshore Launches
Offshore legal headhunter BJJW Offshore launches to clients in the Caymans, Bermuda, BVI, Dubai, Hong Kong, Moscow & Tokyo. - April 03, 2008 - BJJW Offshore
NAMWOLF Looks Forward to Working with New Governor of New York on Opportunities for Supplier Diversity Issues at State Agencies and Commissions
NAMWOLF is optimistic that New York Governor David Paterson will enhance opportunities for minority and women owned businesses. - April 02, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Lawyer Volunteers and Earns a "Standing Ovation"
Houston attorney and executive coach Debra Bruce receives the Standing Ovation Award from the State Bar of Texas. - April 02, 2008 - Lawyer-Coach LLC
The Field Law Firm Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Website Launch
Celebrating the one year anniversary of the firm, The Field Law Firm launches a website. - April 02, 2008 - The Field Law Firm
"Two Guys From Barnum, Iowa And How They Helped Save Basketball"
New Book Tells Fascinating History of the Invention of the Slam Dunk Saving Break Away Basketball Goal; Invention Eliminated Cost of Replacing Broken Glass Backboards and Bent Rims; Allowed Game Play to Continue After Slam Dunks That Would Otherwise Have Broken Equipment and Caused an Interruption in Play. - April 01, 2008 - Francois Press
NAMWOLF Announces Lehman Brothers as Financial Contributor
The National Association of Minority & Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) announced today that Lehman Brothers has become a Financial Contributor. - April 01, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Securities Litigation Conference Brings Together Regulators and In-House Counsel from Major Banks in Unique Forum
The field of securities litigation is entering a turbulent period. After a relative lull in activity, class-action filings are pouring in by the day and more and more civil suits are going to trial. The subprime credit crunch has ushered in a new wave of litigation with its crest still far out of... - March 30, 2008 - IQPC
FreemanWhite Regional Director Named Fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives
Ned Jennings, principal at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), has announced that Alan Holley, Southeast regional director for the firm’s engineering consulting services, has been named a Fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), an international professional society... - March 28, 2008 - FreemanWhite
Combating Counterfeits to Save Your Bottom Line
Avail's Anti-Counterfeiting & Supply Chain Security Summit will be on stage on April 1st & 2nd in Shanghai, China. - March 28, 2008 - Avail Corporation
NAMWOLF Announces Bank of America as Financial Contributor
Bank of America becomes Financial Contributor of The National Association of Minority & Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF). - March 27, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Henderson Franklin Announces New Commercial Litigator, C. Richard Mancini
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. welcomes C. Richard Mancini. - March 27, 2008 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Honeywell Becomes a Financial Contributor of NAMWOLF
The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is pleased to announce Honeywell International has become a Financial Contributor. - March 27, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
LegalFish Brings RSS Technology to the Attorney-Client Matching (ACM) Industry: Scattered Legal News Now in One Place
LegalFish adds Newsroom application, allowing consumers to access latest legal news from top 3 legal news sites. - March 27, 2008 - LegalFish
New CPEhr White Paper Details Employment Challenges – and HR Outsourcing Solutions – for Struggling California Employers
A new white paper recently released by CPEhr, a leading California HR consulting firm, finds that California employers are expected to turn to Human Resources Outsourcing in record numbers in 2008. This is in response to continuing frustration by California employers brought on by complex employment regulations and rising insurance costs. - March 26, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.
New Company Brings Over 100 Former Federal Agents Into the Fight Against Identity Theft
The field of personal identity theft solutions became more interesting this month with the announcement of iSekurity. The company offers a new system of identity theft prevention and detection that attacks the problem at its source. - March 26, 2008 - iSekurity
Data Reign Printing Services Forms a Strategic Alliance with C2 Legal
Data Reign Printing Services announced today it has entered into a strategic alliance with C2 Legal. - March 24, 2008 - Data Reign Printing Services
Attorney & Privacy Expert Mari J. Frank to Present Continuing Legal Education Seminar for Legal Document Assistants (LDAs): One Hour of CLE Credit Will be Awarded
The Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP) is pleased to announce that renowned privacy expert Mari J. Frank, Esq. will present “Protecting You and Your Litigant’s Privacy: Are You Exposing Secrets and Confidences?” on Wednesday, April 2 at 12:00 p.m. at the... - March 23, 2008 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
NYC Attorney Announces Free Seminar on Managing Child Support Payments During Recession
Tracey A. Bloodsaw, a well known & experienced New York based attorney specializing in family law, divorce & matrimonial law, will be conducting a free seminar which will aim at imparting useful knowledge on managing child support payments during recession. - March 23, 2008 - TraceyABloodsaw.com
Edward Lehman – Recognized in Who's Who in Franchising Law 2008
Edward Lehman of Lehman, Lee & Xu was recognized named a leading practitioner in the area of franchising law by Who’s Who Legal, one of only two China lawyers included in this year’s edition of Who’s Who in Franchising Law. Mr. Lehman, who has over two decades of legal... - March 23, 2008 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
NAMWOLF Recognizes Chrysler’s Increased Purchases with Minority Suppliers
The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) congratulates Chrysler LLC for increasing the amount it purchases from minority suppliers in 2007. - March 21, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Former Lt. Governor Wicker Joins SZD of Ohio; Will Head Up Firm’s New Office in Raleigh
Wicker will oversee the opening of SZD’s new North Carolina office, based in Raleigh. - March 20, 2008 - Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA
Michael L. Buckner Law Firm Launches Firm Website and Online Resource Center
The Michael L. Buckner Law Firm launches the firm website and online resource center, www.michaelbucknerlaw.com. - March 18, 2008 - Michael L. Buckner Law Firm
Patent iNSIGHT Pro Announces Training Partnership for IP Institutes
Gridlogics is pleased to announce the launch of its Training Partnership for Patent Training Institutes world-wide. Under the partnership Patent Insight Pro will provide Two fully functional free licenses of Patent Insight Pro - Analysis Edition to these institutes for use by students and faculty. - March 16, 2008 - Gridlogics Technologies Private Ltd
Lehman, Lee & Xu Litigation Team Posts Impressive Court Victories for Italian Client
The duo of Kenan Jiang and Hao Junbo, senior practitioners in Lehman, Lee & Xu's litigation department, have recently won a number of court decisions. The firm, which specializes in assisting foreign companies in their legal issues in China, won two separate court decisions for an Italian... - March 15, 2008 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Edward Lehman Discusses Legal Development on CCTV's Dialogue
Edward Lehman of Lehman, Lee & Xu recently discussed the topic of “Legal Construction and Transition" on China Central Television's popular English-language television show, Dialogue. Mr. Lehman was joined by professor He Jiahong of Renmin University and Dr. Charles Lee, founder and... - March 15, 2008 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Five Hertz Schram PC Attorneys Named Michigan Super Lawyers
Five attorneys from Bloomfield Hills-based Hertz Schram, PC (www.hertzschram.com) are among the selections of Michigan Super Lawyers in the 2007 issue of Law & Politics. In fact, this is the second consecutive year that Howard Hertz, Kenneth F. Silver, Walter J. Piszczatowski, Patricia A. - March 15, 2008 - Hertz Schram PC
Colorado Injury Attorney R. Mack Babcock Elected as Chairperson for Douglas County Democratic Party
Colorado injury attorney extends community involvement to sit on the executive committee for the Douglas County Democratic Party. - March 15, 2008 - The Babcock Law Firm
Price Law Firm Among the First to Introduce a Flat Fee Payment Option
Beginning in March of 2008, Price Law Firm will be one of the first law firms in Fort Worth to offer a flat fee payment option. The firm will initially offer clients the option to choose either paying the traditional hourly fees for services or flat fees which are determined individually for each... - March 13, 2008 - Price Law Firm
John G Brenner CEO and Chief Investigator of John G Brenner Investigations LLC, Based in Connecticut Will be Hosting "Crime Blog" on Blogger.com
John Brenner an expert on major crimes and homicide investigations will be hosting a new "Crime Blog" to address national trends in crime and to hear and discuss your views on crime, policing and investigations. - March 13, 2008 - John G Brenner Investigations LLC
Northstar Bail Bonds Opens for Business
Northstar Bail Bonds is a new business starting in the Brainerd Lakes Area of Minnesota. They will be open on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2008. If you or someone you know is in need of a bond for a DWI or other crime, they would be glad to be of assistance. They can meet where convenient,... - March 13, 2008 - Northstar Bail Bonds
Lawline.com Approved as an Accredited Provider of Pennsylvania CLE
Lawline.com is now an accredited provider of Online CLE in the state of Pennsylvania. As part of their national expansion, Lawline.com can now offer all of their CLE course to Pennsylvania attorneys. Starting on March 1, 2008, all of Lawline.com’s courses are now offered in PA. Attorneys... - March 11, 2008 - FurtherEd
Academy for Notaries by Jennie Stormes Will be Presenting a Notary Education Seminar at Passaic County Community College, Patterson Campus on April 5, 2008 from 10am-2pm
Notary Education for new and renewing Notaries Public within the state of New Jersey. One day course to assist all Notaries in navigating the rules and regulations within New Jersey concerning Notaries. - March 11, 2008 - Academy for Notaries by Jennie Stormes
LegalView Updates Trasylol Practice Area in Light of New Reports Regarding the Drug's Allegedly Dangerous Side Effects
LegalView.com updated its Trasylol information portal after new reports detailing the drugs allegedly dangerous side effects. Bayer AG's Trasylol (Aprotinin) is used during heart surgery procedures to control blood clotting, but is allegedly associated with increasing the risk of kidney failure, heart attack and stroke. - March 10, 2008 - LegalView
Debra Bruce Invited by University of Houston Law Center to Speak to Students in Consumer Law
Debra Bruce, President of Lawyer-Coach LLC, based in Houston, TX, has been invited to speak at the University of Houston Law Center on March 13, 2008. - March 10, 2008 - Lawyer-Coach LLC
E-Lawyer.com Now Offers Free Website and Client Inquiry Service to All Attorneys
E-Lawyer.com announces the launch of a landmark package of web services offering attorneys a free and fully functional ad-free website featuring a free “Ask Attorneys” interface, directing potential client inquiries to participating attorneys by state and practice... - March 08, 2008 - E-Lawyer Technology Resources
New York Attorney Tracey A. Bloodsaw Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Special Discount on Services
A well known lawyer of New York and New Jersey areas, Tracey A. Bloodsaw, has announced a 5% discount on all legal services offered by her, to mark her 5 years as a private practitioner. The discount will be offered for the entire month of April. - March 08, 2008 - TraceyABloodsaw.com
Alternative Sentencing Targets Traffic Offenders
Judges opting for advanced driving school over financial fines for young traffic offenders in Southern Nevada. American Traffic Academy used exclusively to fulfill specially designed half day clinics. - March 07, 2008 - American Traffic Academy Inc.
NAMWOLF Congratulates Steve Jemison on His Appointment as Chief Legal Officer at Proctor & Gamble
Jemison to Assume Role of Chief Legal Officer on June 1, 2008. - March 07, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Author Lucien Khodeir Releases New Book Critical of the Canadian Child-Support Guidelines
Read about a newly released book that reviews the state of the Canadian child-support guidelines, points out its biases, and recommends sensible remedies in the best interests of “Children with 2 homes.” - March 07, 2008 - Children with 2 homes
NAMWOLF Issues Challenge to FDIC
FDIC Fails to Establish Minority/Women Business Enterprise Goals in Latest Solicitation for Asset Servicing & Management. - March 06, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald Attorney First to be LEED Accredited in Virginia
Chris Cheatham, attorney with the construction and surety law firm Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Cheatham is the only Virginia practicing... - March 05, 2008 - Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald
Michael L. Buckner Law Firm Announces Launch of Corporate Internal Investigation Practice
Businesses and professionals will benefit from the investigative services offered by the Michael L. Buckner Law Firm. The Michael L. Buckner Law Firm will leverage its shareholder and independent consultants’ 23-plus years of experience in legal and investigation matters to assist clients with addressing internal investigation issues. - March 03, 2008 - Michael L. Buckner Law Firm
Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin Appoints Executive Director
The Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, Inc. (CFLCW) announces the appointment of Perri E. Mayes, JD of Milwaukee, Wisconsin as its Executive Director. CFLCW is a statewide association of lawyers, mental health professionals, and financial advisors, who work together to learn, practice, and promote the collaborative process for problem solving and the peaceful resolution of family law issues. - March 02, 2008 - Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin
New "Red Flag" Identity Theft Rules
Do you know your new requirements for protecting your customers and clients from identity theft? - February 29, 2008 - Beard Group