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Class Actions News - LawFuel.com Launches Classactionsnews Blog to Report on Class Actions News
Lawfuel.com announces launch of new class actions news blog for class action lawsuit news. - April 07, 2006 - LawFuel.com
Oldest Law Search Company in Ireland First to Launch Customer Loyalty Program
In an innovative move, Brennans Law Searchers Ltd is set to transform the Law Search industry by launching the first Customer Rewards program branded “Search Rewards” in Dublin, Ireland. Brennans Law Searchers is the oldest law search company in Ireland, founded in 1881. - April 06, 2006 - FocalPoint
National Arbitration Forum to Sponsor and Lead Training Sessions at American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution Spring Conference
Leading ADR experts will provide training and updates on developments in the alternative dispute resolution field. - March 31, 2006 - National Arbitration Forum
American Land Title Association Appoints National Arbitration Forum as New Administrator for Title Insurance Arbitrations
The American Land Title Association appoints National Arbitration Forum as the New Administrator for Title Insurance Arbitrations. Administrator to create efficiencies and lower costs for title insurers and insureds in the dispute resolution process. - March 24, 2006 - National Arbitration Forum
Managing Partner Of DiLeone & Associates, P.C. Named To Big Bad Ball Board
Ralph J. DiLeone Participates In 5th Annual Hospice Fundraiser. - March 21, 2006 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Three Daniels Daniels & Verdonik, P.A. Attorneys As Legal Elite
Three Attorneys Of RTP-Based Law Firm Recognized As 2006 Legal Elite. - March 16, 2006 - Daniels Daniels & Verdonik, P.A.
Business North Carolina Magazine Names James F. Verdonik To Legal Elite
Attorney Of RTP-Based Law Firm Recognized As 2006 Legal Elite. - March 02, 2006 - Daniels Daniels & Verdonik, P.A.
Comedic Legal Education: CLE that’s Not Just for April Fool’s Day
Author, syndicated columnist and speaker Sean Carter uses comedy to educate lawyers. Members of bar associations, law firms and corporate legal departments across the country enjoy Carter's unique "comedic legal education" courses, which enable them to satisfy bar licensing requirements in an enjoyable manner. Mr. Carter’s clients find that humor does not detract from, but actually enhances, the learning process. - March 02, 2006 - Lawpsided Publishing
National Arbitration Forum Reports Increase in 2005 Domain Dispute Resolutions
Domain dispute resolution program helps intellectual property owners protect their online property - February 23, 2006 - National Arbitration Forum
Business North Carolina Magazine Names Jose Cortina of Daniels Daniels & Verdonik, P.A. to Legal Elite
Attorney Of RTP-Based Law Firm Recognized As 2006 Legal Elite. - February 16, 2006 - Daniels Daniels & Verdonik, P.A.
Ralph J. DiLeone Wins Capital City Club Membership Council Contest
Local Attorney Recruits Most New Members. - February 09, 2006 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Business North Carolina Magazine Names Walter E. Daniels Of Daniels Daniels & Verdonik, P.A. To Legal Elite
Daniels Daniels & Verdonik, P.A. To Legal Elite Attorney Of RTP-Based Law Firm Recognized As 2006 Legal Elite. - February 02, 2006 - Daniels Daniels & Verdonik, P.A.
Ralph J. DiLeone Named To Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Board
Local Attorney To Aid Non-Profit Organization In Hunger Relief Efforts. - January 26, 2006 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
National Arbitration Forum Issues Decision on Stevie Wonder's Domain Name
A National Arbitration Forum arbitrator awards Stevie Wonder the rights to the Internet domain name stevie-wonder.com - January 25, 2006 - National Arbitration Forum
National Arbitration Forum Issues Decision on George Foreman's Web Address
A National Arbitration Forum arbitrator rules in favor of heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman regarding the Internet domain name georgeforemanenterprises.com. - January 09, 2006 - National Arbitration Forum
National Arbitration Forum Issues Decision on Pearl Jam’s Web Address
A National Arbitration Forum arbitrator rules in favor of alternative rock band Pearl Jam regarding the Internet domain name pearljams.com. - January 06, 2006 - National Arbitration Forum
National Arbitration Forum Western Regional Director Elected to the California Dispute Resolution Council (CDRC) Board of Directors
John Horn, Esq. chosen for his leadership and expertise in dispute resolution - January 05, 2006 - National Arbitration Forum
Edward Lehman and Lehman, Lee & Xu Featured in American Lawyer Magazine
Lehman, Lee & Xu was recently featured among the top law firms in China by American Lawyer Magazine, which is one of the nation’s most well-respected magazines catering to the legal profession. Partners and associates at America’s largest law firms and in-house counsel at... - December 24, 2005 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Edward Lehman Listed Among the Top 30 Hottest Lawyers in China
Edward E. Lehman, managing partner of Lehman, Lee & Xu, one of China’s premier law firms, has been listed among China’s Top 30 Hottest Lawyers by Asian Legal Business magazine (ALB). ALB is the only independent magazine dedicated to the latest legal news, events, and developments in... - December 23, 2005 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
National Arbitration Forum Issues Decision on Will Smith's Web Address
A National Arbitration Forum arbitrator rules in favor of musician and movie star Will Smith regarding the Internet domain name willsmith.tv. - December 08, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
Auto Accidents Plaintiffs Obtain "No Risk" Lawsuit Loans to Bridge Financial Gap
"No Win...No Pay...No Risk" Lawsuit Loans Bridge the Financial Gap Delayed Settlements & Insurance Company Stall Tactics Create for Both Plaintiff's and Attorneys. A "No Win...No Pay...No Risk" Lawsuit Loan Provides an Innovative Financial Solution By Offering Future Settlement Money Today Without Risk! 1st Choice Funding Protects Your "Interest From Interest." - November 22, 2005 - 1st Choice Funding
Inaugural National Arbitration Competition for Law Students Takes Place November 18-20, 2005
National Arbitration Forum, American Bar Association Law Student Division and William Mitchell College of Law partner and hold first-ever Arbitration Competition - November 09, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
The National Arbitration Forum Launches National ADR Educational Awareness Campaign
The National Arbitration Forum to heighten awareness among the legal community, the business community and the general public about the importance and benefits of alternative dispute resolution - November 08, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
National Arbitration Forum Issues Decision on Football Great Emmitt Smith's Web Address
A National Arbitration Forum arbitrator rules in favor of Emmitt Smith regarding the Internet domain name emmittsmith.com. - October 27, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
RTP Licensing Executives Society Chapter Receives Outstanding Chapter Award
At its Annual Meeting in Phoenix, the Licensing Executives Society (U.S.A. and Canada), Inc. (LES) recognized the Research Triangle Chapter of LES with its 2004/2005 Outstanding Chapter Award for its educational programs, networking opportunities and efforts in revitalizing a once dormant chapter. - October 26, 2005 - Daniels Daniels & Verdonik, P.A.
Walter Daniels Elected President of South Durham Little League
Walter E. Daniels, principal at Daniels Daniels & Verdonik, P.A. has been elected president of the South Durham Little League which serves the Southern Durham and Chapel Hill areas. - October 17, 2005 - Daniels Daniels & Verdonik, P.A.
National Arbitration Forum Holds Second Annual Series of New Jersey No-Fault Settlement Weeks
The National Arbitration Forum encourages parties with legal disputes filed under the New Jersey No-Fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Insurance Arbitration Program to open communications and resolve matters the weeks of October 24-28 and December 12-16, 2005. - October 11, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
National Arbitration Forum Issues Two Decisions on Amazon Web Addresses
National Arbitration Forum arbitration panels rule in favor of Amazon.com, Inc., regarding several Internet domain names that were confusingly similar to the AMAZON.COM trademark. - October 04, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
National Arbitration Forum Issues Decision on Yahoo! Web Addresses
A National Arbitration Forum arbitrator rules in favor of Yahoo! Inc. regarding several confusingly similar Internet domain names. - October 03, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
National Arbitration Forum Issues Decision on Jaclyn Smith Web Address
A National Arbitration Forum arbitrator rules in favor of Jaclyn Smith and Jaclyn Smith International, Inc., regarding the Internet domain name jaclynsmithhome.com. - September 22, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
National Arbitration Forum Expands Stays to Additional Areas Affected by Hurricane Katrina; Provides Donation for Disaster Relief
The National Arbitration Forum expands stays for hearings and other case proceedings to all of Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and to select regions of Florida. - September 16, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
National Arbitration Forum Responds to Hurricane Katrina
The National Arbitration Forum (NAF) halts hearings and other case proceedings involving parties affected by Hurricane Katrina. - September 16, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
Seminar On Value Creation Scheduled For August 17th
The Value Creators, a group comprised of Ralph DiLeone, Managing Partner of DiLeone & Associates, P.C., Brad Lienhart, President of Proof of Concept, Inc. and Craig Landwehr, President of BetterBizNet, will host a seminar on how to create value for both the buyers and sellers of businesses. - August 04, 2005 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
National Arbitration Forum Attorneys to Speak at the Upcoming American Bar Association Annual Meeting
National Arbitration Forum (NAF) staff attorneys will speak at the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Annual Meeting in Chicago, August 4-9th. They will provide attendees with information about arbitration and mediation and offer an administrator’s perspective on how ADR can help solve disputes in a cost-effective and timely manner. - July 19, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
National Arbitration Forum Sponsors the American Bar Association Section of Litigation at the Upcoming Annual Meeting
The National Arbitration Forum will sponsor the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Section of Litigation at the Annual Meeting in Chicago, Ill. August 4-9th. The National Arbitration Forum will reach out to the Section’s members to raise awareness about using out-of-court solutions... - July 18, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
National Arbitration Forum Issues Decision on Google Web Addresses
A National Arbitration Forum arbitrator rules in favor of Google, regarding several Internet domain names that are similar to Google.com - July 12, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
National Arbitration Forum to Sponsor the General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm Section of the American Bar Association
The National Arbitration Forum (NAF) announced today that it has entered into a two-year sponsorship agreement with the General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm Section of the American Bar Association (ABA). GP Solo is the fourth largest Section of the ABA, representing nearly 30,000 members. The... - May 18, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
New Poll Shows Arbitration is Faster, Simpler, and Less Costly Than Litigation
A Harris poll finds widespread satisfaction in arbitration. - April 28, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
San Francisco Court Rejects Lawsuit Against the National Arbitration Forum Over Arbitration Results
A California Superior Court in San Francisco dismissed a lawsuit that alleged the National Arbitration Forum had not disclosed results of consumer and employment arbitration cases subject to the California Arbitration Act. The National Arbitration Forum said the law did not define the cases that... - April 25, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
National Arbitration Forum to Sponsor the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association
As a Section Corporate Sponsor, the National Arbitration Forum will seek to heighten awareness among over 27,000 TIPS members of out-of-court solutions for resolving disputes. - April 20, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
The American Bar Association Law Student Division and the National Arbitration Forum to Sponsor Arbitration Competition
Leading provider of alternative dispute resolution solutions partners with the American Bar Association to promote excellence in arbitration advocacy. - April 15, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
National Arbitration Forum Issues Decision on Hillary Clinton Web Address
A National Arbitration Forum arbitrator rules in favor of Hillary Clinton regarding the Internet domain name hillaryclinton.com - March 21, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum