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Aurora Law Firm Expands

Personnel announcement - June 08, 2007 - Joseph P. McCaffery & Associates

Private Investigator in Los Angeles, California Continues to Grow; Wilshire Investigations

Los Angeles Private Investigators have long modeled their businesses and referred their difficult cases to Wilshire Investigations. They have kept their policy of “no press” for over ten years due to the high profile client list that has mandated their reputation of complete... - June 05, 2007 - Wilshire Investigations

TRIAL.COM® Launches Electronic Newsletter Powered By PinHawk

PinHawk technology delivers news from TRIAL.COM® member firm websites to 8,000 attorneys. - May 31, 2007 - PinHawk LLC

The American Dog Owners Association Invites Responsible Dog Owners to Participate in a Demonstration on June 3, 2007

Gather at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. to Support California Pet Owners who Oppose California’s Mandatory Spay/Neuter Bill. - May 30, 2007 - American Dog Owners Association

Military Trial Attorney Interviewed by Chronicle of Higher Education

Keith Scherer was recently interviewed by The Chronicle of Higher Education in an article focused on how the Army is set to handle the massive recall of IRR members. - May 29, 2007 - Gagne, Scherer & Langemo

Legalview.com Introduces Comprehensive Mesothelioma Glossary

LegalView.com, your resource for everything legal, has introduced a new glossary of terminology relating to the condition mesothelioma located at http://mesothelioma.legalview.com/glossary. - May 27, 2007 - LegalView

Finally, a “Real” Lawyer Marketing Seminar

If you are tired of not getting the results you want out of your law firm marketing, the Great Legal Marketing Super Conference is an event that cannot be missed. Go to www.GLMSuperconference2007.com for more information. - May 27, 2007 - Ben Glass Law

Thompson & Knight Attorney Recognized as 2007 Outstanding Tax Lawyer

The international law firm of Thompson & Knight is proud to announce former Managing Partner Buford P. Berry has been selected as the recipient of the 2007 Outstanding Texas Tax Lawyer Award. The award is bestowed by the State Bar of Texas Section of Taxation for a lifetime of significant... - May 26, 2007 - Thompson & Knight

Thompson & Knight Attorney Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

The international law firm of Thompson & Knight is proud to announce Partner Rust E. Reid as the recipient of the 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Dallas Bar Association’s (DBA) Probate Section. The award is given in recognition of Mr. Reid’s 47-year career in trusts... - May 24, 2007 - Thompson & Knight

National Arbitration Forum Issues Three Decisions on Internet Domain Name Disputes

Trademarks: Disney, Jimmy Buffett and Angels - May 23, 2007 - National Arbitration Forum

Great Lakes Court Services Joins Michigan Process Server Directory at SearchForServers.com

Great Lakes Court Services has joined the Michigan process server / process service directory at SearchForServers.com - May 22, 2007 - Glaeser Enterprises, LLC

Free Speech in Public Schools: The “Bong Hits 4 Jesus” Case

This week on PublicSquare.net, they’re featuring a vigorous debate on one of the most controversial cases of the Supreme Court’s current term: Morse v. Frederick, popularly known as the “Bong Hits 4 Jesus” case. In 2002, Deborah Morse, high school principal in Juneau,... - May 19, 2007 - PublicSquare.net

Richard Wageman Makes Co-Presentation on Franchising in China

Richard Wageman of the firm, Lehman, Lee and Xu, gave a co-presentation titled “International Franchise Association Legal Symposium-Franchising in China-What you need to know before you go". Approximately 100 individuals attended. Co-presenters were Debra Abate (General Counsel for Mail... - May 19, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu

Richard Wageman Makes Presentation Regarding Children’s Advertising Laws in China

Richard Wageman of the firm, Lehman, Lee and Xu, gave a joint presentation titled "Children’s Advertising in the Crosshairs”. The meeting was sponsored and hosted by the Global Advertising Lawyers Association (GALA) and Leo Burnett Worldwide, for advertising lawyers from 47... - May 19, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu

Military Trial Attorneys Gather for Annual Meeting

The founding members of the military law firm Gagne, Scherer & Langemo, LLC, gathered over the weekend for the firm’s annual partnership meeting. - May 18, 2007 - Gagne, Scherer & Langemo

Hatfield Legal Group LLC Opens Mystic CT Office

Local family opens new law firm to serve Connecticut and New England. Thomas A. Hatfield and Anne P. Hatfield today announce the opening of their law firm, Hatfield Legal Group, LLC, which will serve clients throughout Connecticut and New England. - May 16, 2007 - Hatfield Legal Group LLC

Unique Law Firm Marketing Opportunity from Lawline.com

A leading provider of online continuing legal education now offers a distinctive marketing opportunity for individual law firms looking to generate interest in their practices. - May 15, 2007 - FurtherEd

Helms Mulliss & Wicker Unveils Branded Vehicle, Innovates Commuter Marketing

Helms Mulliss & Wicker announces the unveiling of the firm’s new delivery vehicle. It is believed to be the first law firm in the country to utilize the latest technology in vehicle branding. Commuter marketing is a cost-effective way to reinforce the firm’s name in the marketplace. - May 10, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker

Edward Lehman Joins Executive Committee of Institute for Law and Technology

Edward Lehman, managing director of Lehman, Lee and Xu, has recently joined the Executive Committee of the Institute for Law and Technology. “[T]he purpose of the Institute is to provide a premier national and global forum on intellectual property and technology-related legal issues of policy... - May 10, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu

Judice Law Firm Announces New Location

Attorney Gregory Van Judice is pleased to announce the convenient new location of Judice Law Firm, 805 Bayou Pines West, Suite B, Lake Charles, Louisiana, (337) 439-8100. The streamlined office space will enable the Judice Law Firm Staff to more efficiently serve clientele. In celebration of the... - May 10, 2007 - Judice Law Firm

Judice Law Firm Hosts Open House for Oyster Fishermen

The Judice Law Firm, 805 Bayou Pines West, Lake Charles, Louisiana, hosted an “open house” on April 28th for oyster fishermen affected by the recent Bayou D’Inde / Calcasieu Waterway sewage spill. Refreshments were served as guests completed the forms required to file a... - May 10, 2007 - Judice Law Firm

New Web Site & Weblog Addresses Wisconsin Lemon Law

Wisconsin Lemon Aid is pleased to announce that they have recently launched both a web site and weblog addressing issues involving the Wisconsin Lemon Law. - May 09, 2007 - Wisconsin Lemon Aid

Thompson & Knight Named One of the “Best Places to Work” for Four Consecutive Years

Thompson & Knight LLP has been named one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex for the fourth consecutive year and was the only law firm recognized in the mid-size business category for 2007. “We are excited and honored to be recognized as one of the... - May 06, 2007 - Thompson & Knight

Thompson & Knight Attorney Appointed to Texas Woman’s University Board of Regents

The international law firm of Thompson & Knight is pleased to congratulate Partner P. Mike McCullough on his appointment to the Texas Woman’s University Board of Regents. Texas Governor Rick Perry’s appointment of Mr. McCullough, for a term to expire February 1, 2013, was confirmed... - May 06, 2007 - Thompson & Knight

LegalView.com Responds to National Pet Food Recall Crisis

LegalView.com, your resource for everything legal, has launched a website about the Menu Foods pet food recall at http://pet-food-recall.legalview.com. - May 03, 2007 - LegalView

Here Comes the Judge Joins SearchForServers.com Florida Process Server Directory

Glaeser Enterprises, LLC – The Internet’s largest collection of process server tools and information, Search-For-Servers.com, announced a new addition to their advertisers, Here Comes the Judge. Search-For-Servers.com helps legal professionals, and the public, find the process servers... - May 01, 2007 - Glaeser Enterprises, LLC

Salus Services Adds Mobile Offices

Salus Services has added mobile offices to its arsenal of client relationship management tools. As the leading Central Florida Process Server, Salus is constantly upgrading their technology to save time and better serve their clients. - April 30, 2007 - Salus Services, Incorporated

Lehman, Lee & Xu Emerged as the Winner of Tax & Trusts Law Firm of the Year

For 4 consecutive years since 2004, Lehman, Lee & Xu was proud to be the honored recipient of the HSBC International Trustee Limited Award as the 2007 Tax & Trusts Law Firm of the year. - April 30, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu

Edward Lehman Selected as Asialaw Leading Lawyer

Edward Lehman, managing director of Lehman, Lee & Xu, was recently selected as an ‘Asialaw leading lawyer' in the area of Intellectual Property. Lehman, Lee & Xu is comprised of a law firm, trademark agency, and patent firm, all of which are leaders in the Intellectual Property field. - April 28, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu

Updated Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Website Launches

Updated Federal Rules of Civil Procedure information website launches. - April 27, 2007 - Glaeser Enterprises, LLC

Senate to Consider S 311 This Week, Humane Groups are Hopeful for its Successful Passage

Humane groups are hopeful for Senate Bill 311 as the bill moves through Committee. - April 26, 2007 - American Horse Defense Fund

Lehman, Lee & Xu Attends Special Session of China Franchise Expo

Lehman, Lee & Xu attended a special session of the China Franchise Expo entitled Legal Affairs Regarding Franchise. The long-anticipated meeting discussed the Regulation on the Administration of Commercial Franchise Operation, protecting your IP rights, and the draft Labour Contract Law and its... - April 26, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu

Bay Area Nursing Home Served Today with Two Wrongful Death Lawsuits

Husband And Wife Claim Loss Of Both Of Their Elderly Mothers Due To Elder Abuse - April 26, 2007 - Nursing Home & Elder Abuse Law Center

Lehman, Lee & Xu Attends Ceremony with Saudi Officials

Laurentius Metaal (Lehman Lee & Xu) attended a press conference on Thursday which announced the preliminary agreement between various metal industry giants in relation to the Jazan Aluminum Project, which is a collaboration between Saudi Arabian and Chinese investors and government. In... - April 25, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu

New Process Server / Process Service Directory Launches: LegalProcessServers.net

Find a legal process server for process service quickly and easily with the LegalProcessServers.net process server / process service directory. - April 25, 2007 - Glaeser Enterprises, LLC

Lehman, Lee & Xu Finalist for ALB Award

Lehman, Lee & Xu was nominated as a finalist for the Tax and Trusts Law Firm of the Year in the ALB China Law Awards 2007. This was the firm's fourth nomination in as many years, and hopes that it will, again, be awarded the prestigious honor on April 27 in Shanghai. Blaine Turnacliff, Tim... - April 25, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu

Arkansas Investigations Joins SearchForPIs.com Private Investigators / Private Investigation Directory

Glaeser Enterprises, LLC – The Internet’s newest private investigator and private investigation directory, SearchForPIs.com, announced a new addition to their advertisers, Arkansas Investigations. SearchForPIs.com helps legal professionals, and the public, find the private investigation... - April 23, 2007 - Glaeser Enterprises, LLC

New Private Investigator / Private Investigation Directory Launches: SearchForPIs.com

Find a private investigator for private investigation quickly and easily with the SearchForPIs.com private investigator / private investigation directory. Visit SearchForPIs.com now. - April 23, 2007 - Glaeser Enterprises, LLC

Commonwealth Advisory Group Advises Elders About New Medicaid Regulations

The Commonwealth Advisory Group, based in Dedham, Mass., provides professional guidance to seniors and their families throughout the greater Boston area about new and current Medicaid regulations that affect elders and how to protect their assets when nursing home care is required. According to... - April 22, 2007 - Commonwealth Advisory Group

Thompson & Knight Attorney to Present at National Conferences

Thompson & Knight Environmental Law Partner Scott D. Deatherage is a featured speaker at two upcoming national events. Mr. Deatherage will present “Environmental, Safety & Climate Change Issues Raise New Challenges for Directors and Officers: Will D&O Insurance Cover Any Lawsuits... - April 22, 2007 - Thompson & Knight

New York Document Scanning Introduces New Legal Document Scanning / Litigation Support Services

New York Document Scanning introduces its new legal document scanning/litigation support services to law firms and corporate clients. They offer some of the best prices in New York City and provide a high level of service at highly competitive costs. - April 21, 2007 - New York Document Scanning

Thompson & Knight Attorneys Included on “Best Lawyers” List

Thompson & Knight is pleased to congratulate O. Paul Corley Jr., Scott D. Deatherage, J. Mike Holt, Gregory S.C. Huffman, Ray T. Khirallah, Mary A. McNulty, Emily A. Parker, Harry M. Roberts Jr., Bruce S. Sostek, R. David Wheat, and Jeffrey A. Zlotky on their inclusion in D Magazine's... - April 21, 2007 - Thompson & Knight

Tax Attorney Roni Deutch Saves Clients Nearly $1 Million in IRS Back Taxes in March 2007

Tax attorney Roni Deutch saved her clients an estimated $964,506.96 in one month through accepted Offers in Compromise, but encourages taxpayers to avoid the devastating effect that inaccurate tax return preparation can have by offering some simple tax tips to stay informed this year. - April 19, 2007 - Roni Lynn Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation

Five Thompson & Knight Attorneys Included in H Texas Magazine’s “Top Lawyers” List

Thompson & Knight is pleased to congratulate Rhett G. Campbell, Marc E. Grossberg, Pauline E. Higgins, Robert L. Paddock, and Vivienne R. Schiffer on their inclusion in H Texas magazine's 2007 "Top Lawyers" list. The “Top Lawyers” list is compiled annually by H Texas... - April 19, 2007 - Thompson & Knight

Ralph J. DiLeone Receives National Leadership Award

Ralph J. DiLeone, managing partner at DiLeone & Associates, P.C., has been presented with the National Leadership Award by Congressmen Tom Cole. The National Leadership Award is presented by the National Republican Congressional Committee and is given to business executives who have made... - April 18, 2007 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.

Legal Do's and Don'ts Once a Merger is Announced

Legal do's and don'ts once a merger is announced, A live interactive audio conference presented by Restructuring Today, May 21, 2007, 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET -- So your firm has announced intentions to merge with or acquire another organization. Now what? Can you just swap price information as if... - April 15, 2007 - Restructuring Today

Rocky Mountain Reporting - New Court Reporting Firm

Rocky Mountain Reporting is a new full-service court reporting agency serving the Front Range and Wyoming and is available to meet your court reporting needs. Their dependable and certified reporters deliver accurate and timely transcripts every time. Rocky Mountain Reporting... - April 15, 2007 - Rocky Mountain Reporting, LLC