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Kieran Shanahan Named One Of North Carolina’s Super Lawyers
Kieran J. Shanahan, principal of Shanahan Law Group has been named to Law & Politics magazine’s Super Lawyers in the category of business litigation. Each year Law & Politics mails 14,000 ballots to active lawyers in North Carolina. The attorneys are asked to nominate the best lawyers... - January 29, 2007 - Shanahan Law Group
SearchitRight.com to Offer CLE's in Greensboro, NC -- Legal Researching on Google Workshop
Global Information Research & Retrieval, LLC will start offering Continuing Legal Education classes in Greensboro, NC, "Legal Researching on Google." The February classes will be offered February 15th and February 22nd. Space is limited so one should register as soon as possible. - January 26, 2007 - Global Information Research & Retrieval, LLC
500 Reasons to Fire Your Lawyer
It is the title of a very funny book he is working on. But Canadian writer Jean Mercier will catch your attention even more with his simple website aimed at saving you hundreds, if not thousands in legal fees: FireTheLawyer.com Yes, he did fire the lawyer. Not once, not twice, but three times. - January 25, 2007 - Mercier Films Inc.
CDs for JDs: Soundtrack of the Legal Life Available from the Billable Hour Company
The Billable Hour Company, an online retailer of novel gifts customizable printed greeting cards especially for lawyers, has opened a music store offering CDs of humorous songs about the law, by the Bar & Grill Singers and Bob Noone & the Well Hung Jury. The CDs are available for $14.95 each at the company’s website, www.TheBillableHour.com. - January 24, 2007 - The Billable Hour Company
Kiersted / Systems Launches New Web Site
Expert legal technology firm begins national expansion effort with a unique online presence and participation at annual LegalTech Conference. - January 18, 2007 - H L Moe
LegalView.com Readies Birth Injury Information Portal
LegalView.com, your resource for everything legal, is developing a comprehensive new information portal on birth injuries. Slated for launch in early 2007, birth-injury.legalview.com will be a one-stop site for all of your questions about the risks of traumatic pregnancy and birth injuries. - January 17, 2007 - LegalView
Ralph J. DiLeone Named to Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite
Local Attorney Recognized by North Carolina Legal Community - January 11, 2007 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Lawyers Associated Worldwide and FORUM Dispute Management Form Strategic Alliance
Purpose of New Alliance Is To Reduce the Cost and Time Delays of International Business Litigation - January 11, 2007 - National Arbitration Forum
Knowing the Truth About Your Spouse - Can You Handle It?
Infidelity is a growing trend as Divorce rates soar across the nation. With more than 50% of all marriages ending in divorce, Infidelity being the root of the problem accounts for approximately 98% of all divorces. Knowing the truth will surprisingly bring the needed closure and resolution that people need. Statistics show that the deceit is actually more damaging than the actual affair. Magnum Investigations leads the industry via specializing in Cheating & Child Custody Investigations. - January 09, 2007 - Magnum Investigations, LLC
Kieran Shanahan Named to Legal Elite
Shanahan Law Group Principal Recognized by Business North Carolina Magazine - January 08, 2007 - Shanahan Law Group
Judge Mary Pawlenty Named General Counsel of the National Arbitration Forum
Minnesota’s First Lady will begin new position in February - January 05, 2007 - National Arbitration Forum
Stein, McEwen & Bui LLP Welcomes Four New Intellectual Property Professionals
The attorneys of Stein, McEwen & Bui, LLP are pleased to have Alan M. Ehrlich join the firm as Of Counsel, and Gregory L. Clinton, Nathan H. Cristler, and Matthew T. Gill join the firm as associates. Alan M. Ehrlich Alan M. Ehrlich, Of Counsel, received a B.A. cum laude in... - January 05, 2007 - Stein, McEwen & Bui, LLP
Immigration Lawyer to Speak at Public Library
Texas immigration lawyer Dilnaz A. Saleem will make a presentation on current and proposed immigration laws. The event will occur Saturday January 13, 2007, at the East Branch of the Irving Public Library. - January 04, 2007 - Kraft & Associates
Electronic Surveillance - How is it Affecting Your Life?
Electronic surveillance in its many forms is everywhere today, potentially creating greater safety for the public and for companies. Knowing how and where to use this type of surveillance can help individuals and companies make the right security decisions. - January 03, 2007 - PInow.com
Final Notice Asset Recovery Joins QuickRepo.com Repo Man / Repossession Company Directory
Final Notice Asset Recovery of Georgia has joined the QuickRepo.com repo man / repossession companies directory. - December 30, 2006 - Glaeser Enterprises, LLC
Judicial Attorney Services Joins SearchForServers.com Process Server Directory
Judicial Attorney Services, Inc. has joined the Search-For-Servers.com process server / process service directory. - December 30, 2006 - Glaeser Enterprises, LLC
Four Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP Attorneys Named Wisconsin Super Lawyers
Gregory M. Wesley recognized as Rising Star. - December 28, 2006 - Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
People Search News Announces Web Site Redesign
People Search News, the Web’s only news magazine covering background checks, criminal checks and other people searches, has recently undergone a complete redesign of its Web site to meet the needs of a major increase in site visitors. People Search News can be found online at www.peoplesearchnews.com. - December 22, 2006 - People Search News
Seasoned Litigator Joins Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
Jean-Marie Feedham has joined Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan as Counsel. - December 21, 2006 - Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
Free Teleseminar Helps Lawyers Define and Move Toward Work/Life Balance, Rejuvenate their Careers
On Tuesday, January 9 at 3 p.m. Eastern (noon Pacific), lawyers can participate in XE Factor: Cultivating WorkLife Synergy, a free teleseminar presented by lawyer and work/life balance expert Arnie Herz. The program is sponsored by Legal Research & Writing Pro, a new venture that guides... - December 21, 2006 - Legal Research & Writing Pro
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP Gains National Recognition
Wisconsin Law Firm named among the State's Top Diversity-Owned Businesses - December 15, 2006 - Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
Bagolie & Friedman Lecture to Lawyers on Workers' Compensation Practice
Workers' Compensation Trial Lawyers Ricky Bagolie and Alan Friedman were invited to speak to a group of lawyers interested in advanced workers' comp trial tips. The unique program took place on December 2 at Pines Manor in Edison and was sponsored by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America -... - December 15, 2006 - Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers
Former JAG Trial Attorney Brings Experience to Twin Cities Law Firm
Tory Langemo Joins Koenig, Dickinson & Dalluge, P.L.C., Practicing Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Family Law. - December 15, 2006 - Gagne, Scherer & Langemo
Complete Ohio Process Service Joins Process Server Directory on SearchForServers.com
Complete Ohio Process Service has joined the Search-For-Servers.com process server / process service directory. - December 11, 2006 - Glaeser Enterprises, LLC
Visalaw International
The law firm of Lehman, Lee & Xu announces today the formation of Visalaw International, the first worldwide alliance of immigration lawyers. Visalaw International member firms work with each other to help individuals and companies navigate complex immigration laws around the world. - December 09, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Davey Franklin Jones – Personal Injury Solicitors Gloucester, Release Latest Legal Update
Davey Franklin Jones – Personal Injury Solicitors Gloucester, release latest legal update newsletter - December 08, 2006 - Davey Franklin Jones Solicitors
Davey Franklin Jones - Family Solicitors Welcomes James Jones
Gloucestershire, UK based Davey Franklin Jones, has recently recruited James Jones to join its team Cirencester. - December 08, 2006 - Davey Franklin Jones Solicitors
Former JAG Trial Attorneys Join Forces to Launch National Law Firm Practicing Military Defense
The Firm Gagne, Scherer & Langemo, L.LC. Focuses on the Military Defense of Members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. - December 07, 2006 - Gagne, Scherer & Langemo
Search-For-Servers.com Traffic Passes Other Process Server Directories
The traffic, or number of visitors, to Search-For-Servers.com is currently greater than that of any other process server directory, according to Alexa.com. - December 04, 2006 - Glaeser Enterprises, LLC
Denver PR Consultant Maggie Holben Quoted in Rocky Mountain News Regarding Rep. Tom Tancredo’s Media Relations Tactics
Rocky Mountain News Washington Bureau Chief Michael Sprengelmeyer interviewed and quoted Maggie Chamberlin Holben, owner of Lakewood-based Absolutely Public Relations, regarding the PR/media relations tactics of Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo. The article ran Friday, December 1, 2006, and was... - December 03, 2006 - Absolutely Public Relations
Internet, E-commerce and Copyright Law Expert Joins MediaMiser Ltd. Advisory Board
One of Canada’s leading experts in Internet, e-commerce and copyright law, Dr. Michael Geist, has joined MediaMiser Ltd.’s board of advisors. Dr. Geist is the Canada Research Chair of Internet and E-commerce Law at the University of Ottawa. He also writes a weekly newspaper column... - November 30, 2006 - MediaMiser
Trial Solutions Launches Attorney Solutions
Leading litigation consulting and support services firm launches innovative attorney staffing services. - November 29, 2006 - Trial Solutions
Stetson University College of Law Wins Second Annual Arbitration Competition National Finals
Competition draws participants from 23 national law schools - November 28, 2006 - National Arbitration Forum
New Jersey's Disabled Public Workers Shortchanged
The Latest Appellate Division Decision Reduces Pension Benefits For All Public Workers including State Workers, Police Officers, Firefighters and Teachers who are totally disabled. - November 24, 2006 - Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers
Safe Driving Tips for the Holiday
Jonathan Stein, a personal injury and insurance attorney, releases a list of safe driving tips for the holidays. - November 22, 2006 - Law Offices of Jonathan G Stein
LegalView.com Announces New Brain Injury Portal
LegalView.com has launched an extensive news and information portal on traumatic brain injury. From the latest jury verdicts and news to informative articles, resources and blogs, http://brain-injury.legalview.com is your starting point for everything you need to know about the effects of brain injury. - November 22, 2006 - LegalView
Rainmaking Secrets of Top Mediators Revealed in New Product
New multi-media product reveals success secrets of world class mediators and teaches mediators and conflict managers how to attract clients and build their dream practice. - November 21, 2006 - Making Peace Mediation LLC
'Tis the Season to Make Peace
Conflict Resolution Expert Sponsoring Contest to Give Away Two Pro Bono Mediations for the Holidays. Involved in a draining workplace, partnership, business or family estate dispute? Peacemaker offering holiday gift. Enter to win a pro bono conflict resolution mediation session with experienced peacemaker. - November 21, 2006 - Making Peace Mediation LLC
Community Legal Coalition Presents a Seminar Recapping Various Legal Issues
Seminar to recap on Muster Zone, overcrowding issues, and more. - November 21, 2006 - Law Offices of Samuel Z. Brown, PC
Thompson & Knight Attorney Receives Top Score on Texas Bar Exam
Rick Haan, an associate in the Dallas office of Thompson & Knight LLP, received the highest score on the most recent Texas Bar Examination. As a part of this distinction, Mr. Haan addressed the class of new lawyers being admitted to practice in Texas at an induction ceremony in Austin on Nov. - November 15, 2006 - Thompson & Knight
Slam-A-Gavel - the “Whack-a-Mole” for Lawyers - Provides Stress Relief with a Humorous Twist
The Slam-A-Gavel Stress Reliever helps lawyers and others relieve stress through the cathartic act of slamming a gavel on wooden blocks imprinted with a variety of stressors. Slam-A-Gavel is available for $34.95 from The Billable Hour Company, www.TheBillableHour.com/slamagavel.php. - November 15, 2006 - The Billable Hour Company
Does the Internet Make Cheating Easier – Or Just Easier to Detect?
A recent series on The Today Show underscores what many already know – infidelity is a major problem today and the Internet seems to be making the problem worse. However, despite what cheaters believe, the Internet is not a safe haven for affairs. - November 14, 2006 - PInow.com
Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance & Lehman, Lee & Xu Jointly Organized Regional Conference
The Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance, also known as GALA, had its regional conference today at the China World Hotel, Beijing, organized jointly by Lehman, Lee & Xu and GALA International. The theme for the seminar: "Global Perspective on China Advertising Industry: Insight,... - November 13, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
QuickRepo.com Launches Repo Man / Repossession Companies Forum
QuickRepo.com’s repo man / repossession companies forum offers a valuable repossession resource. Visitors can also find a repo man or repossession companies, free repossession and legal forms, court information, repo laws, and more. - November 13, 2006 - Glaeser Enterprises, LLC
Your Toolkit for a Successful Missing Persons Investigation
While no family wants to consider what may happen if a loved one goes missing, knowing what to do is a must. Being prepared greatly increases the chances that the missing person will be returned quickly and safely. - November 10, 2006 - PInow.com
Richard Wageman and Marco Carone Address the Italian Business Community in Bologna
Mr. Richard Wageman, senior partner of the Chinese law firm Lehman, Lee & Xu and Mr. Marco Carone, managing partner of the Italian law firm Carone & Partners conducted a workshop titled “Negotiating With Chinese Companies: Practical Strategies For Foreign Entrepreneurs” in... - November 08, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Richard Wageman and Marco Carone Address Italian Business Community in Reggio Emilia
Mr. Richard Wageman, senior partner of the Chinese law firm Lehman, Lee & Xu and Mr. Marco Carone, managing partner of the Italian law firm Carone & Partners conducted a workshop titled “Negotiating With Chinese Companies: Practical Strategies For Foreign Entrepreneurs”, held in... - November 08, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu and Carone & Partners Give Lecture at Bocconi University in Milan
Mr. Richard Wageman, senior partner at the Chinese law firm Lehman, Lee & Xu and Mr. Marco Carone, managing partner of the Italian law firm Carone & Partners and adjunct professor of business law and corporate governance at Bocconi University, delivered a lecture at Bocconi University in... - November 08, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu and Carone & Partners Address Italian Business Community in Milan
Mr. Richard Wageman, senior partner of the Chinese law firm Lehman, Lee & Xu and Mr. Marco Carone, managing partner of the Italian law firm Carone & Partners conducted a workshop titled “Negotiating With Chinese Companies: Practical Strategies For Foreign Entrepreneurs” at... - November 08, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
New Regulations Define Trademark Use In Non-Use Cancellations
Trademark holders will now have clearer guidelines when it comes to proving the use of a registered trademark when defending against cancellation applications. Chinese Trademark Law and corresponding regulations provide that a person may apply to the Trademark Office for cancellation of a... - November 08, 2006 - Lehman, Lee & Xu