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National Arbitration Forum Reports Rise in Domain Name Disputes
1,805 Disputes over Domain Names Filed in 2007 - February 28, 2008 - National Arbitration Forum
Ethics Education and Training Programs Can Assist Corporations Withstand Economic Downturn
Businesses and professionals who adhere to ethical values and standards during uncertain economic times will achieve long-term success. Although making ethically-questionable decisions during financially difficult times may produce immediate results, businesses and professionals stand to loose... - February 28, 2008 - Michael L. Buckner Law Firm
Furley Page Solicitors Gains Top Recognition in Legal Guides
Furley Page Solicitors based in Canterbury, Whitstable and Medway is ranked as one of the best in the south by two highly regarded and independent national legal guides, further endorsing its expertise and commitment to growing its business. In addition, three of the firm’s lawyers receive... - February 28, 2008 - Furley Page Solicitors
Wildgen, Partners in Law Launches Its New Website
Wildgen, Partners in Law, a Luxembourg law firm announces the launch of its new web site. It can be found at www.wildgen.lu. - February 28, 2008 - Wildgen, Partners in Law
Consulting and Investigation Firm Announces Re-launch as the Michael L. Buckner Law Firm
Businesses and professionals will benefit from the 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, investigation, and consulting matters to assist clients with addressing internal investigation and professional development needs. - February 27, 2008 - Michael L. Buckner Law Firm
Green Law Firm Serves Denver with Workers Compensation Attorney and Personal Injury Law Services, Minimizes Environmental Footprint and Saves Clients Money
Denver lawyer Mack Babcock commits his firm to reducing its impact on the environment through green law firm practices - February 21, 2008 - The Babcock Law Firm
Lehman Legal Aid Clinic to Open
Mr. Edward Lehman, managing director of Lehman, Lee & Xu, has announced his intention to establish one of the first legal aid clinics in China. - February 20, 2008 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
First-Shred LLC, a Texas Shredding and Document Destruction Firm, Achieves Prestigious NAID AAA Certification
First-Shred LLC, a Texas shredding and document destruction firm, has achieved the prestigious NAID AAA Certification for Mobile shredding. This is the highest industry standard for mobile shredding companies and involves meeting extremely stringent qualifications. First-Shred is a Texas based... - February 19, 2008 - First-Shred
Accomplished Homicide and Major Crime Investigator, John G. Brenner Announces the Opening of John G. Brenner Investigations LLC in the Connecticut Region and Nationwide
A full service private investigations group specializing in complex investigations and case consultations with a diverse background in conducting major crime and internal affairs/EEO investigations. - February 19, 2008 - John G Brenner Investigations LLC
Vann & Associates, a Full-Service Private Investigative Agency Since 1984 Announces Its New Toll-Free Hotline
Vann & Associates is a full-service private investigative agency, located in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, with statewide & nationwide associates. Since 1984, Vann & Associates has been providing a full range of investigative services, conducted with the highest standards of... - February 17, 2008 - Vann & Associates
Avacuna Releases White Paper on Electronic Content Management & Ediscovery Best Practices
Avacuna reviews best practices for organizations seeking to realize the benefits of proactive ediscovery compliance, improved data accessibility and flexible metadata policies for the confidentiality issues associated with electronically stored information. - February 15, 2008 - Avacuna LLC
Panama Attorney Participates in New York State Bar Association Section Panel
Attorney Alvaro Aguilar participated in a panel discussion on trust & estate laws before members of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) International Law and Practice Section. - February 13, 2008 - Lombardi Aguilar Group
Thompson & Knight Partner Appointed to DowntownDallas Board
The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Ted M. Benn as a Board Member of DowntownDallas effective February 22, 2008. - February 13, 2008 - Thompson & Knight
National Arbitration Competition Won by Texas Tech University School of Law
Third Annual Competition Promotes Arbitration among Aspiring Attorneys - February 11, 2008 - National Arbitration Forum
Forms.com Begins Rollout
Forms.com, the Internet Forms Portal, has announce the start of its rollout. Initially, Forms.com will serve as an affiliate for US Legal Forms.com reselling over 50,000 legal forms including Power of Attorney forms, real estate forms, medical forms, bill of sale forms, and much more. "The relationship between Forms.com and US Legal Forms.com is a positive start for Forms.com," said Forms.com owner Nathaniel Lack. - February 11, 2008 - Forms.com
James F. Bailey Law Firm Celebrating Most Successful Year Since Establishment
James F. Bailey, Delaware personal injury attorney, principal in The Bailey Firm, announced today that the firm had completed its most successful year ever in representing personal injury victims involved in serious motor vehicle accidents. - February 08, 2008 - The Law Office of James Bailey
Chris Andal Elected to Chair Young Lawyers Division of the Orange County Bar Association
Christopher N. Andal, Esq., of the Marquart Law Group, has been installed as the 2008 Chair Elect of the Young Lawyers Division of the Orange County Bar Association. Mr. Andal will assume the position of YLD Chair on the Board of Directors of the Orange County Bar Association in 2009. Mr. - February 08, 2008 - The Marquart Law Group
One of the Nation’s Largest Real Estate Investing Summits Kicks into High Gear
Leap into Prosperity, boasting one of the largest educational line-ups for real estate investors in 2008 has rolled out the schedule of events and it includes over 40 hours of real estate education. - February 07, 2008 - Get Real REI
SEM Worldwide Accepting New San Diego Search Engine Optimization Clients
SEM Worldwide, a search engine optimization firm known for its work in the real estate, lawyer and mortgage industries is broadening its customer base and is now accepting new customers in a broad spectrum of industries. - February 06, 2008 - SEM Worldwide
Ralph DiLeone Sworn in By U.S. Supreme Court
The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. (www.dileone.com), a Raleigh-based law firm concentrating in business, corporate and estate planning matters for U.S. and international clients, has announced that Ralph DiLeone, the firm’s managing partner, has been sworn in and officially admitted as a member of... - February 06, 2008 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Edward Lehman Presents at Association of National Advertisers Conference in New York City, February 11-12, 2008
Mr. Edward Lehman, managing director of Lehman, Lee & Xu, will speak at the Association of National Advertisers conference presenting on “Convergence in the Global Community.” He will also speak on “Connecting Through Contracts: Innovative Relationships Between Advertisers, Agencies and Media” during the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance pre-conference session. - February 06, 2008 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
PinHawk LLC Provides Daily News Service, Customized to Each Law Firm
PinHawk daily emails deliver web news targeted to the needs of each firm. The most important headlines can be seen at a glance; full access is just a click away. For more details email sales@pinhawk.com. - February 05, 2008 - PinHawk LLC
The Reed Law Firm, LLC Assists Maryland Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
The housing market "bubble" of 2004-2006 has burst. Since late 2006, with a few exceptions, the number of purchases and refinances have declined steadily. The days of the 100% financing, stated income, low or no document loans are now over, and title companies and other related industries... - February 05, 2008 - The Reed Law Firm, LLC
Harrison Township Police Receive AED Donation from NewHouse Medical
NewHouse Medical donated three (3) AED units (automated external defibrillators) to the Harrison Township Police Department as part of their ongoing philanthropic effort of donating AEDs each year to selected recipients. The police department can now have one AED in every patrol car at all times. - February 02, 2008 - NewHouse Medical
NCADA's PAC Announces Judicial Candidate Endorsement
The NC Defense Fund endorses Judge Linda Stephens for election on the NC Court of Appeals in 2008. - February 01, 2008 - NC Association of Defense Attorneys
Disabled or Dishonest… L&W Investigations Offers a PI’s Advice on Spotting Fraudulent Worker’s Comp Claims
There’s a common misperception that people who file worker’s comp claims are “faking.” According to L&W Investigations, a private investigations franchise specializing in insurance fraud, roughly 80 percent of all claims filed are legit, from people genuinely hurt and entitled to a worker’s compensation claim. - January 31, 2008 - L & W Investigations
Envision Agency to Produce InsideLegal™ Business Summit
Inaugural summit to serve as launch for business briefing series featuring technology executives, consultants and legal technology media attendees - January 29, 2008 - Envision Agency
LegalView Updates Mesothelioma Information Blog with Details of Ohio Prisoners’ Exposure to Asbestos
LegalView readers were recently informed of an Ohio prison, opened in 1966, that had allegedly tested positive for asbestos after prisoners from the jail sent samples of insulation to a lawyer. Asbestos fibers and dust can cause an incurable form of lung cancer known as mesothelioma. - January 28, 2008 - LegalView
LegalView Unveils Two New Practice Areas Regarding Cholesterol Drugs Vytorin and Zetia
LegalView launched two new practice areas on the cholesterol drugs Vytorin and Zetia, which were recently cited in a study as providing no benefit on arterial plaque compared to the generic versions available. Zetia and Vytorin specifically, are more expensive than other versions of cholesterol drugs. - January 28, 2008 - LegalView
UK May Pay Obese Millions to Lose Weight; in US, We're Simply Charging Them More Instead
While the British are considering paying the obese millions a year to lose weight, more and more U.S. health insurance companies and employers are instead charging the obese more for their health insurance to get them to slim down, notes public interest law professor John Banzhaf whose ruling made it possible. - January 28, 2008 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
The Verdict is in - Law Firms Across America Have Been Served by InstantLegalHelp.com
InstantLegalHelp.com serves all law firms across America for free with a new release web channel that connects them to potential clients. - January 28, 2008 - Instant Legal Help
Colorado Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury Attorney Founds The Babcock Law Firm in Denver
Colorado workers’ compensation lawyer and personal injury attorney R. Mack Babcock founds The Babcock Law Firm based in Denver to help victims of workers’ compensation, personal injury and insurance disputes. - January 27, 2008 - The Babcock Law Firm
The Federal Banking Co-Op Considers Asking US Senate Banking Committee to Review Consumer Bank Fees and Charges
The Federal Banking Co-op, today formed a committee to research and develop a plan of action to ask the US Senate Banking Committee to review retail consumer fees charged by the banks to their customers. The Federal Banking Co-op will begin raising funds to lobby for changes and caps in these charges. The committee will determine which fees are excessive and ask that these fees be limited on a performance basis, and that there is full disclosure of the actions that account for the fees. - January 24, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
When Your Business is Sold, Dealclose Has All the Closing Documents You Need
Complete just one form and Dealclose seals the deal for Business Brokers, Business Buyers and Business Sellers by generating all your closing documents and your closing statements. - January 24, 2008 - Dealclose
Libby O’Brien Kingsley, LLC Hires New Associate
Libby O’Brien Kingsley, LLC announced that Meghan Sutherland has joined the firm as an Associate. Ms. Sutherland has experience in a variety of civil litigation matters with a focus in the areas of estate planning and estate administration. She received her B.A. in English, cum laude, from... - January 23, 2008 - Libby O’Brien Kingsley, LLC,
Local Attorneys Announce Formation of New Kennebunk Law Firm
Gene R. Libby, Timothy J. O’Brien and Gail P. Kingsley are pleased to announce they have formed a new firm, Libby O’Brien Kingsley, LLC, which opened on Monday, November 26th at 62 Portland Road, Suite 17 in Kennebunk. The partners have over 60 years of combined legal experience and... - January 23, 2008 - Libby O’Brien Kingsley, LLC,
Orville Almon Jr. Managing Partner of Zumwalt Almon and Hayes, PLLC Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry
Orville Almon Jr. Managing Partner of Zumwalt Almon and Hayes, PLLC Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry. Orville makes his home in Nashville, Tennessee and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting from... - January 19, 2008 - Princeton Premier
Six Attorneys Promoted to Members at Charlotte's Helms Mulliss & Wicker
Helms Mulliss & Wicker, PLLC, a law firm practicing in corporate law, finance and litigation, announced today that six associate attorneys: Jill Griset, Kate Hatcher, Matt Hoefling, Brian Kahn, Ingrid McClintock and Amy Worley have been elected to member status and all are based in the firm’s Charlotte office. - January 19, 2008 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
DiLeone & Associates, P.C., Changes Name to The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Ralph J. DiLeone, managing partner at The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. (www.dileone.com), has announced that the firm has changed its name from DiLeone & Associates, P.C., to The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. The Raleigh-based law firm concentrates in business, corporate and estate planning matters. The... - January 17, 2008 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
EU Directives and Banks of Non-EEA Countries: MiFID, UCITS iii, 8th Directive, Basel ii / CRD, Conglomerates Directive, Regulation for Hedge Funds
Compliance LLC launched a new web site and a new training course for banks and financial organizations of non-EEA countries that want to provide services to European clients. - January 16, 2008 - Compliance LLC
Lawline.com Offers New CLE Credit Hours That Never Expire
Lawline.com is now offering packages of CLE credits for attorneys looking to earn their credits online. Lawline.com, an innovative provider of Continuing Legal Education online, is changing the way their users can purchase courses. Attorneys can now purchase a package of credit hours that never... - January 15, 2008 - FurtherEd
Practicing Law in the e-Court of Public Opinion - with David Lat of Abovethelaw.com and Mark Britton, Avvo.com, Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant
Do you want to improve your law firm's reputation online to gain clients? Or are you a law firm or marketer concerned about your firm's image in the public sphere? This is an opportunity to hear from popular web and blog creators like David Lat of Above the Law and Mark Britton of lawyer directory and rating service Avvo.com, Carolyn Elefant, Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant as well as top legal experts Andrew Mirsky and Jonathan Frieden on First Amendment, libel and ecommerce issues. - January 13, 2008 - Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant
Tobias L. Knapp, Partner, Jenner & Block to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Event on SOX Update - Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: New Guidelines on 03/04/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Tobias L. Knapp, Partner of Jenner & Block will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “SOX Update - Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: New Guidelines.” This 2-hour event is scheduled for March 4, 2008, Tuesday, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST. - January 13, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
919 Links Rosen Law Firm and Divorce-Software Maker
919 Marketing Company has bridged a fruitful relationship between its client, Rosen Law Firm, the leading divorce firm in North Carolina, and Zipland Interactive, an Israel-based game manufacturing company who is maker of Earthquake in Zipland, the first research-based psychological computer game... - January 11, 2008 - Rosen Law Firm
Grand ISS Assembles a Counterfeit Abatement Team (C.A.T.) to Lead the Way in Combating Today’s Most Serious "Economic Crime"
C.A.T. focuses solely on the global counterfeiting scourge, a top concern for society at large, governments and the business community alike. - January 09, 2008 - GRAND ISS
Ten Helms Mulliss & Wicker Members Named Business Law Legal Elite
Receive Peer-Nominated Recognition from Business North Carolina in Four Practice Areas. - January 09, 2008 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
LegalView Adds New Resources to the Relaunching of Its Traumatic Brain Injury Information Portal to Help Victims
LegalView is relaunching its traumatic brain injury (TBI) information portal to include more resources for TBI victims. Of the newly added resources will be symptoms and treatments for TBI. - January 08, 2008 - LegalView
LegalView Informs Readers of Potential Firefighter Asbestos Exposure at a Recent Department Store Fire
LegalView continues to inform readers of the most recent mesothelioma and asbestos news updates on its mesothelioma blog. A recent department store fire has nearly 60 firefighters worried about potential exposure to asbestos. - January 08, 2008 - LegalView
.com, .net, .mobi - What’s in a Name?
Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C. reminds businesses to protect their IP by acquiring a .mobi domain name. - January 08, 2008 - Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C.
Schmitt Zur Hohe & Ferrante Launch Intellectual Property Scholarship for China's Top Students
Schmitt Zur Hohe & Ferrante are pleased to announce the launch of the SF Law intellectual property 2-year scholarship scheme. - January 07, 2008 - Schmitt Zur Hohe & Ferrante