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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 Continues Development of Comprehensive Mesothelioma Portal
Far from being a fading issue, mesothelioma related to asbestos exposure is an ongoing problem, particularly for disaster relief workers who may have been exposed during Hurricane Katrina and September 11th cleanup efforts. LegalView.com is proud to keep its readers updated with the latest news and science on mesothelioma, asbestosis and other asbestos-related diseases. - July 15, 2007 - LegalView
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
Thorp, Clarke & Neville, P.A. Opens Fourth Attorney Office Location - Newest Location in Surf City, NC 28445
Topsail Island area - Attorneys at Law - New Office Opened - July 14, 2007 - Thorp, Clarke & Neville, P.A.
Berkman Center, CALI Announces New Partnership to Create a Legal Education Commons
The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School and the non-profit Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) announced a new partnership to stimulate innovation in American law schools through a new educational resource sharing platform. This work will be perpetuated by the establishment of the CALI-Berkman Research Fellowship. - July 14, 2007 - CALI
Why Pay for it When You Can Get Publicity for Free?
Attorneys spend thousands of dollars on billboards and other advertising. But a news-guy-turned-publicity-agent says they could be getting it for free. - July 13, 2007 - PressReleasePros.com
Larry A. Warch Named a Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Law Enforcement
Larry A. Warch, CFE, FCLS, CIFI, a special investigator for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has been Named a Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member Representing Law Enforcement. - July 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Michigan Lawyers Weekly Editor Todd Berg Receives Wade H. McCree Jr., Honorable Mention Award
Todd Berg, Esq., editor for Michigan Lawyers Weekly, was recently honored with the Michigan State Bar Association’s Wade H. McCree, Jr., Honorable Mention award. Berg was presented the award for his story “Fightin’ Words,” published in Michigan Lawyers Weekly on September... - July 12, 2007 - Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Michigan Lawyers Weekly Publisher Receives Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association's President's Award
Mr. Lynn Ingram, Esq., publisher and editor-in-chief for Michigan Lawyers Weekly, was recently honored with the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association’s (DMBA) President’s Award. Ingram received this honor in recognition of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s ongoing partnership with the... - July 12, 2007 - Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Study Suggests Why Cheating Spouses Need to be Confronted Fast
A study finds that infidelity can be a form of emotional violence that leaves betrayed partners with the same symptoms as an abusive partnership. Finding out the facts and acting on the cheating early may help the healing process. - July 12, 2007 - PInow.com
Davey Franklin Jones – Commercial Solicitors Welcomes Vinita Joshi
Gloucestershire, UK based Davey Franklin Jones, has recently recruited Vinita Joshi to join commercial team in Gloucester. - July 08, 2007 - Davey Franklin Jones Solicitors
Law Firm Marketing Goes high-tech
Renowned law firm marketing guru Jay Madhav, owner of Prologic Marketing, announced today that his company will now focus 100% on Web Marketing for Law firms. Jay Madhav has had tremendous success over the last few years on getting many firms to grow at a 50% or greater year of year growth rate. In... - July 07, 2007 - Prologic Marketing
Lehman, Lee & Xu and Italian Partner Carone & Partners Launch Italian Desk
Miss Valentina Salmoiraghi, an associate of the Italian law firm Carone & Partners will be working in Lehman, Lee & Xu’s Beijing Office, managing the firms' Italian Desk in China. Starting on June 15th, she will be in charge of supporting the team of Italian and Chinese attorneys put... - July 06, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
LegalView.com Tracks Avandia Litigation, Other Important Avandia Information through its Avandia Information Portal
LegalView.com is pleased to continue bringing its readers important news about Avandia in the aftermath of a recent lawsuit filed by the family of an Avandia patient. LegalView.com also has an extensive collection of resources related to Avandia and other important, relevant legal issues. - July 05, 2007 - LegalView
LegalView.com Keeps Concerned Visitors Updated on Traumatic Brain Injury Developments
As America turns its attention to the Congressional testimony of the NFL's retired players on disability pay for traumatic brain injuries, LegalView continues to offer free, comprehensive information on news and science related to TBI. - July 05, 2007 - LegalView
Helms Mulliss & Wicker Named a Top Corporate Law Firm
Helms Mulliss & Wicker, PLLC (HMW) was named one of the best corporate law firms in the July/August 2007 issue of Corporate Board Member magazine’s metro area rankings. HMW is one of five top firms, as chosen by board directors and general counsel of publicly-traded companies. The... - July 05, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
Helms Mulliss & Wicker Named a National Go-To Law Firm
Helms Mulliss & Wicker PLLC (HMW) announced today that it has been named a national Go-To Law Firm by Corporate Counsel Magazine in recognition of achievements by the firm’s Securities & Capital Markets Practice. “We’re very pleased to achieve this prestigious recognition... - July 04, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
LegalView.com Continues to Track Brain Injury News and Resources Through Its Dynamic Brain Injury Blog
LegalView.com, your resource for everything legal on the web, is staying on the cutting edge of brain injury research and news. The Traumatic Brain Injury Blog helps readers keep track of legal developments relating to brain injuries. - July 03, 2007 - LegalView
New Consulting Practice Serves New Orleans - Houston Community
Legal Nurse Consultant Helps Attorneys Win Cases. This announcement informs readers regarding the launch of a full service independent legal nurse consulting practice designed to save attorneys, insurance companies, and healthcare facilities time and money. - July 03, 2007 - Nursing Knowledge Medical Legal Consultants LLC
Helms Mulliss & Wicker Named a National Go-To Law Firm
Bank of America nominates Helms Mulliss Wicker as their Go To law Firm. - June 30, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker PLLC
Helms Mulliss & Wicker Named a Top Corporate Law Firm
Helms Mulliss & Wicker, PLLC (HMW) was named one of the best corporate law firms in the July/August 2007 issue of Corporate Board Member magazine’s metro area rankings. - June 30, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker PLLC
Lehman, Lee & Xu Congratulates Its Hong Kong Office
Lehman, Lee & Xu expresses congratulations to its Hong Kong office and the people of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region during their 10th year anniversary celebration since handover of the former British colony to Mainland rule. To mark the event, the firm's Hong Kong office will be... - June 29, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Thompson & Knight Attorney Named Chair of ABA Section of Taxation Real Estate Committee
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Partner Kevin Thomason on being named Chair of the Real Estate Committee of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Taxation. His term begins July 2007. Thomason is a Partner in the Tax Practice Group in... - June 29, 2007 - Thompson & Knight