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Tina Shanahan Wins 2007 Excellence in Mentoring Award
Be Active North Carolina, Inc. a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health of all North Carolinians, has announced that Tina Shanahan, president and chief executive officer, has been awarded the 2007 Triangle Business Journal’s Excellence In Mentoring Award, presented by RBC... - September 01, 2007 - Shanahan Law Group
Helms Mulliss & Wicker Opens New E-Discovery Facility
Helms Mulliss & Wicker announces the opening of a new E-Discovery facility in Charlotte that will house more than 40 professionals and is equipped with computer workstations specially configured to efficiently perform large-scale document reviews. - August 31, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
E Works Consulting, Inc. Announces New Training and Accountability Program That Combats Identity Theft at Little to No Cost to Companies
E Works Consulting, Inc. announced today that they will be launching multiple campaigns and training procedures to assist in educating businesses and their employees on identity theft practices - as well as how to better protect themselves and comply with federal laws – all at little to no... - August 31, 2007 - E Works Consulting, Inc.
Randy A. Burba, Chief of Public Safety at Chapman University, Has Been Selected for Inclusion Into the Princeton Premier Registry
Randy A. Burba, chief of public safety at Chapman University, has been selected for inclusion into the Princeton Premier Registry. As the chief, Randy oversees all safety related issues including transportation and public safety. Randy also inspects buildings to make sure they are up to date with... - August 30, 2007 - Princeton Premier
NOLA Will Host Drug Policy Alliance Conference in December Which Expanding VCL Plans to Attend with New Look from LogoBee
The VCL is a non-profit organization that is made up of lawyers who want to reform the current drug policy. They plan on attending the Drug Policy Alliance conference in New Orleans this December. They also plan on expanding into a national organization; their new image from LogoBee was the first step. - August 30, 2007 - LogoBee Logo Design
LifeAfter50.com Announces New Dental Program and Enhanced Website
Visitors to LifeAfter50.com can now link directly to more than 30 dental plans offering from 10% to 60% discounts on most dental procedures including checkups, cleanings, crowns, root canals, dentures, oral surgery and even cosmetic dentistry on select plans. - August 29, 2007 - Southland Publishing, INC.
Helms Mulliss & Wicker Announces Addition to Litigation Counsel
John H. Anderson, Jr. has joined the Wilmington office of Helms Mulliss & Wicker with a practice focus in trial-ready litigation. - August 29, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
CALI Turns 25
From the beginning, the nonprofit Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) has been a leader in the use of computers and technology for legal education purposes. - August 29, 2007 - CALI
ALI-ABA Teams with Internet Research Experts to Launch an Internet Fact Finding for Lawyers Newsletter
Publication Based on Levitt & Rosch’s Best-Selling Book; First issue is free online. - August 29, 2007 - Internet For Lawyers
National Minority-Owned Law Firm Adds Employment Attorney
Kathleen M. Paustian joins Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP - August 29, 2007 - Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
Thompson & Knight Attorney Named Chairman of Advisory Council and Conference
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate R. Gordon Appleman on being named Chairman of The University of Texas (UT) College of Liberal Arts Foundation Advisory Council and Chairman of The University of Texas School of Law’s (UT Law) 55th Annual... - August 24, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Attorneys in ADR Need Advocacy Skills Too
As seen in the July 2 issue of Lawyers USA, the National Institute for Trial Advocacy offers alternative dispute resolution courses to attorneys. - August 24, 2007 - National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Parker Schofield’s Essential Guidelines for Hiring a Personal Property Appraiser
Parker Schofield Inc., (www.parkerschofield.com) is a Personal Property Appraisal company providing an array of appraisal services in Florida, nationally and worldwide. The CEO, Evin Daly, is an expert in the appraisal of jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, plus antique and modern firearms. A life-long... - August 20, 2007 - Parker Schofield
HireTrade Launches a Revolutionary New Online Marketplace for Professional Services
Brand New One-of-a-Kind Legal Marketplace Goes Live - August 17, 2007 - HireTrade LLC
Australia Opens Its Doors to Britain’s Key Workers
The Australian Government has announced another round of sweeping changes to its immigration policies which will make it easier for young, English speaking British skilled workers to emigrate to Australia. - August 17, 2007 - Australian Visa Bureau
Cambridge Who’s Who Inducts David Burnell Smith Into the Cambridge Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry
David Burnell Smith Inducted Into Cambridge Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry - August 17, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Joseph D. Schleimer to Moderate CLE Program for Beverly Hills Bar Association on the Legal Regulation of Talent Managers
Entertainment lawyer Joseph D. Schleimer will moderate a CLE program for the Beverly Hills Bar Association on the Legal Regulation of Talent Managers on September 19, 2007, at Lawry's Restaurant in Beverly Hills. - August 16, 2007 - Schleimer & Freundlich LLP
Social Psychologist and Author Launches Certification Program for Professionals in Anger Management
Premier state of the art Certification Program for Professionals in Anger Management launched. - August 14, 2007 - Marriage and Family Therapists of New York
NewGenTek Takes the Sting Out of Compliance
NewGenTek's Compliance suite "Channel Islands Compliance Center" simplifies compliance with regulations such as, SOX, Hipaa, and GLBA. Channel Islands Compliance Center automates financial and IT controls across the enterprise. The Compliance Monitoring and Reporting features allow an... - August 14, 2007 - NuOPus
McCullough, Williams, Bowden & Cyr Announces 2007 Super Lawyers
The law firm of McCullough, Williams, Bowden & Cyr, P.A. announced today that two of their partners, D. Patrick McCullough and Gerald O. Williams, have again been named Super Lawyers® by Minnesota Law and Politics magazine. D. Patrick McCullough has been the managing attorney of the firm... - August 14, 2007 - McCullough, Williams, Bowden & Cyr
NJ Transit Worker Dies of Pulmonary Fibrosis, Widow Awarded 19M
The wife of a New Jersey Transit employee who died in 2002 of a job-related lung disease was awarded $19.2 million by a Superior Court jury in New Brunswick. - August 13, 2007 - Barry R. Eichen
Powerhouse Growth for Helms Mulliss & Wicker
Peter Covington, chairman of Helms Mulliss & Wicker, PLLC (HMW), a law firm specializing in corporate law, finance and business litigation, reports record growth in 2007. “We have been fortunate enough to share in the growth of our clients during these good economic times. Making sure... - August 12, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
LegalView Offers Free and Comprehensive Traumatic Brain Injury Information to Returning Troops
With a Marine on trial at Camp Pendleton for actions possibly attributed in part to head injuries, and the Army launching a traumatic brain injury education campaign for troops, TBI is an important and evolving issue for our democracy. LegalView would like to remind service members, their loved ones and other citizens that it offers an extensive collection of easy-to-understand scientific and legal information about brain injuries. - August 11, 2007 - LegalView
LegalView Continues to Bring Visitors Comprehensive Information on Auto Accidents
Research by the federal Department of Transportation continues to show that auto accidents are the leading accidental killer of Americans. As the weather gets warm and many people set off on road trips, LegalView.com would like to remind readers that comprehensive automotive safety information is always available at its auto accident information portal. - August 11, 2007 - LegalView
Robert Paisola, CEO of Western Capital, Explains How National Sub Prime Mortgage Defaults Are Expected to Hit All Time Highs and How to Protect Yourself
In the years 2005 and 2006, Sub Prime Mortgages were as easy to get as picking apples off of a tree. Now reality is hitting hard, as those Variable Rate Loans are coming to term. Millions of Americans are now locked out of the housing market. In an Exclusive Western Capital Review, it is estimated... - August 09, 2007 - Western Capital Financial Services, Inc
Amicus Capital Services, LLC. Helps Trial Lawyers Fight for Justice While Iincreasing Their Bottom Line
Amicus offers a variety of services specifically aimed at assisting law firms and attorneys at increasing cash flow and effectively managing their finances; many firms find themselves caught in a financial cycle that doesn’t allow them to access or enjoy their revenue since it is continually in use funding case development expenses. There is a way out of this cycle. - August 08, 2007 - Amicus Capital Services, LLC.
Legal Solutions, Inc. Sharpens Focus on Contract Attorney Market
Legal Solutions establishes a contract attorney division to keep up with the demand for providing cost-efficient services to its current and future clients. - August 07, 2007 - Legal Solutions, Inc.
Courts Awards Women 10.6 Million in Ford Explorer Throttle Plate Defect
A Toms River woman who suffered a paralyzed right arm after her Ford Explorer rolled over was awarded a total of $10,668,799.89 in damages by a Superior Court jury in New Brunswick. - August 06, 2007 - Barry R. Eichen
CALI Sends 140,000 CD’s to US Law Schools
CALI Lessons are among the few free study aids available for law students. But getting law students to talk amongst themselves about study tips and techniques can be tricky. - August 05, 2007 - CALI
New Houston Law Firm Launches Website - www.threadgill-law.com
V3O Interactive has designed and launched the new website for The Law Office of J. Michael Threadgill today. The new website meant to detail and offer the services to a Internet marketplace of prospective clients. - August 04, 2007 - V3O Interactive
Thompson & Knight Receives Greater Dallas Chamber Employer Excellence Award
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce its selection as a recipient of the 2007 Greater Dallas Chamber Employer Excellence Award. The Firm is the only law firm to receive this award which honors Greater Dallas Chamber (GDC) companies recognized by the Dallas... - August 04, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
T-1 Contract Employees at NAS Pensacola Will Decide to Remain "At Will" Employees or Organize for Collective Bargaining
August 7, 2007 is the date established by the National Labor Relations Board for a certification secret ballot election for T-1 Contract employees at Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP). - August 04, 2007 - International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union, District Lodge 75
File Small Claims Online with LegalWebMD.com
Small Claims filing is easier then before. The firm of LegalWebMD.com has launched a new site engineered for common legal services such as small claims filings. The firm offers complete small claims assistance to clients nationwide. The firm will prepare, file and serve your small claims complaint. - August 01, 2007 - LegalWebMD.com
depo Extends Opening Hours of Their Second Life Business Park
To cater for increased interest the park is now to be manned from 10am to 6pm UK time, with an additional shift run from 4pm to 6pm PDT. - August 01, 2007 - depo consulting ltd
Panama Attorney Named Forty Under Forty
Attorney Alvaro Aguilar was named “Forty Under 40” by Panama business publication Capital Financiero - August 01, 2007 - Lombardi Aguilar Group
Contaminated Chemotherapy Treatment for Leukemia, Jury Awards 18.5 Million in Medical Malpractice Suit
A 25 year old Toms River man paralyzed from the waist down after receiving contaminated chemotherapy treatment for leukemia was awarded $18.5 million by a Superior court jury in New Brunswick, New Jersey - July 31, 2007 - Barry R. Eichen
LegalWebMD Launches Nationwide Legal Service
LegalWebMD has been engineered to assist individuals with common legal matters. Save Time & Money on legal issues such as name changes, small claims, trademarks, and much more. - July 28, 2007 - LegalWebMD.com
Cyber Eye Forensics, Inc. Achieves Certified Computer Examiner Certification
Managing partner of Litigation Support Company in Atlanta, GA achieves Certified Computer Examiner Certification. - July 28, 2007 - Cyber Eye Forensics, Inc.
T Lex Releases TrialJuries Online Mock Jury System
T Lex, Inc. announces the immediate availability of the TrialJuries web-based mock jury review system. TrialJuries (http://www.trialjuries.com) allows attorneys to use the Internet to test their cases before a panel of jurors, before they ever go to court. Unlike traditional mock juries, which are prohibitively complex and expensive for all but the rarest of cases, TrialJuries brings the benefits of mock juries to lawyers of all means and cases of all sizes. - July 27, 2007 - T Lex Inc.
Lawline.com Launches "FIRM CLE" Discount Program
Lawline.com, leader in online continuing education is now providing it New York CLE and Virginia CLE users a 50% - 70% discount with their new 'Firm CLE' educational program. - July 26, 2007 - FurtherEd
What is Old is New Again: Using the Wisdom of the Bible to Avoid Pitfalls and Malpractice When Litigating First-Party Insurance Claims
On August 2nd 2007, the Institute of American and Talmudic Law (IAT Law) will host a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar entitled ‘Filing, Negotiating and Litigating the First-Party Insurance Claim: Avoiding The Pitfalls and Malpractice,’ which will include the Bible's... - July 26, 2007 - The Institute of American & Talmudic Law
Yolanda Coly Named Managing Director of The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF)
The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) has announced that Yolanda Coly has been named Managing Director effective August 1, 2007. Ms. Coly has been with NAMWOLF for the past 3 ½ years, in the capacity of Associate Director. She has been an integral part... - July 25, 2007 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Collaborating Trust & Estate and Litigation Law Firms Provide Quality Represention to Trustees and Beneficiaries
With the proliferation of the living or revocable trust nationwide and the numerous companies improperly marketing these estate planning tools, there are many landmines trust administration. They aim to meet your legal needs and answer your questions. - July 24, 2007 - Law Offices of Randall Swanson, APC
American Dog Owners Association Says "No" to Dog Fighting
The American Dog Owners Association was established in 1970 to combat dog fighting speaks out on dog ring in Surrey, Virginia. - July 19, 2007 - American Dog Owners Association
Edward Lehman Appointed as Guest Professor at Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Law
Mr. Edward Lehman has been officially appointed as a Guest Professor at the prestigious Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Law, for a period of 3 years, starting on June 8, 2007. Mr. Lehman, who is currently the Managing Director of Lehman, Lee & Xu, has decided to make a return to... - July 19, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Thompson & Knight Attorney Receives Leadership Award
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Partner P. Mike McCullough and his wife Sharon McCullough on being the recipients of the Dallas Historical Society’s Volunteer Leadership Award, which is awarded to couples or individuals who have enriched the... - July 19, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Biznet Internet Solutions Overhauls NACA Website
The National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) announced it has been experiencing a 25 percent increase in viewership of its Website (www.naca.net) following several improvements and additions to its web site by Oak Park, Mich.-based Biznet Internet Solutions (www.biznetis.net). The... - July 19, 2007 - Biznet Internet Solutions
U.S. Uniform and Supply Launches 5.11 Tactical Series Gear Web Store
Website offers 5.11 Tactical uniforms, clothes and accessories for sale, complete with in-house custom embroidery and alteration services - July 18, 2007 - U.S. Uniform & Supply, Inc.
The Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez Announces the California Personal Injury Law Blog
California Personal Injury Lawyer Norman Gregory Fernandez has created The California Personal Injury Law Blog to educate the public on issues related to Personal Injury Law. This resource is a place that you can go to on the internet to get a basic understanding in plain language, of personal... - July 18, 2007 - The Law Offfices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates
LegalView.com Tracks Developing Story of Returning Troops with Traumatic Brain Injuries
With American troops returning to the States with record levels of head wounds, medical experts predict that traumatic brain injury will be the signature public health issue of this war. LegalView is proud to be tracking stories of soldiers with TBIs on its brain injury blog, as well as its comprehensive portal on traumatic brain injury. - July 15, 2007 - LegalView