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Patrick Henry College Moot Court Team Wins the National Championship in Appellate Brief Writing
Patrick Henry College is a forensics powerhouse with an unmatched record in collegiate forensics competition by winning 12 of the past 16 AMCA National Tournament Championships in Oral Advocacy and consistently finishing in the top 1% of the nation in the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA). - February 03, 2020 - Patrick Henry College
Kelley Kronenberg Adds Two Attorneys to Its Fort Lauderdale Office
Firm Welcomes Indira Marin and Kimberly A. Innocent. - February 02, 2020 - Kelley Kronenberg
Kelley Kronenberg Welcomes Lawyers Melissa Arrojas, Jason R. Hepperly and Alisha Marano in Miami
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, announced the addition of Melissa Arrojas, Michelle B. Sealey and Jason R. Hepperly to their Miami Office. Arrojas joins as a Partner, Hepperly and Marano join the firm as Attorneys. Arrojas focuses her practice on First Party Property Insurance... - February 01, 2020 - Kelley Kronenberg
Newly Unsealed Lawsuit in Federal Court Alleges Ongoing Healthcare Fraud by Stanford and Stanford Healthcare in Palo Alto, California
Stanford Hospital, a purported non-profit organization that has been exempt from paying taxes with the sole intent of offering the best service to the residents of Northern California, is listed as the Defendant in a recently unsealed lawsuit in Federal Court alleging Stanford habitually and schematically defrauded its patients under the guise of false surgical billing. The DOJ filed a new Statement of Interest in the case in Federal Court. - January 31, 2020 - GJLaw
Vetrano Family Attorney Lydia Terrill Participated in Service Project in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr
On January 20, 2020, Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman family attorney Lydia Terrill participated in a service project in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The project, held at the Inter-Faith Housing Alliance in Ambler, Pennsylvania, was coordinated by the Young Lawyers Section and... - January 31, 2020 - Vetrano & Vetrano
DOJ Issues "Statement of Interest" in Stanford Health Billing Fraud Case
The Department of Justice just lodged a “Statement of Interest” in Federal Court in support of the first publicly litigated false claims action (“FCA”) against Stanford Health Care (formerly Stanford Hospitals & Clinics) in more than two decades. The case is captioned United States vs. Stanford et. al. Case No. CV 17-08726-DSF. It is a live case in the Central District Federal Court. The Complaint alleges Stanford engaged in massive government fraud in excess of $468 Million Dollars. - January 30, 2020 - GJLaw
Lawyerist President Stephanie Everett Honored as One of the Top Women in Legal Tech
President of Lawyerist Stephanie Everett receives distinction as one of the top women in legal tech from the American Bar Association. - January 30, 2020 - Lawyerist
Former Jefferson County Deputy District Attorney, Amanda Hoberg, Joins Woods Aitken LLP
Woods Aitken LLP is delighted to welcome former Jefferson County Deputy District Attorney, Amanda Hoberg, to the firm’s Denver office. Hoberg joins the firm’s growing litigation team, working with clients in the construction law and commercial litigation practice areas. “Amanda... - January 29, 2020 - Woods Aitken LLP
La Vida Verde Files Counterclaims Against International Cannabrands Inc. for Breach of Contract, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Fraud, and Declaratory Relief
On January 24, 2020, La Vida Verde, Inc. (“La Vida”) filed counterclaims against International Cannabrands, Inc. (“ICI”) for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and declaratory relief in the Federal District Court of the Northern District of California... - January 28, 2020 - La Vida Verde
Fairfax Immigration Attorney Discusses Family Based Green Card Process
A Fairfax VA immigration attorney at Johnson & Masumi recently released a blog discussing, "How to Apply for a Family Based Green Card" for family members to come to the United States. Due to the Immigration and Nationality Act's limits on the number of family-based green cards that... - January 27, 2020 - Johnson & Masumi, P.C.
Henderson Franklin Ranks as a 2020 "Best Law Firm" in Fort Myers
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in America® have issued its 2020 “Best Law Firms” ranking and they are pleased to announce that Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. has been selected again in multiple categories. The annual rankings are based on a rigorous... - January 26, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
ALA Announces Appointment of Interim Executive Director
The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) today announced that April Campbell, JD, will join the Association’s professional staff as Interim Executive Director, effective February 1. This follows the news that ALA’s Board of Directors has initiated a formal search for its next Executive Director after the resignation of Oliver Yandle, JD, CAE. Yandle’s last day with ALA will be January 31. - January 24, 2020 - Association of Legal Administrators
Woods Aitken Welcomes Kelsey Heino
Woods Aitken LLP is excited to announce that Kelsey Heino has recently joined the firm, focusing her practice on labor and employment law. - January 24, 2020 - Woods Aitken LLP
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Cybersecurity Threats with “Zero Trust”
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Never Trust, Always Verify: Battling Sophisticated Cybersecurity Threats - January 24, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Kyndall Francis to Speak at the Upcoming "I Want My Life Back Summit"
On February 29, Kyndall Francis, Chris Scott, Ted McDonald, along with state and local officials will all be on hand to speak out about the challenges of wrongful incarceration that are impacting men and woman across our country. - January 23, 2020 - Exonerated Media Company
Amanda Barritt Named Chair of Henderson Franklin's Real Estate Department
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Amanda Barritt has been named Chair of its Real Estate Department. She holds the highest certification by The Florida Bar in Condominium & Planned Development Law. Barritt also serves as chair of the... - January 23, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Florida Justice Center Set to Give Hope to Those Accused of Crimes
New Fort Lauderdale organization provides legal aid to those in need. - January 22, 2020 - Florida Justice Center
Matthew Prinn of RFP Advisory Group a Guest on Reinventing Professionals Podcast
Matthew Prinn of RFP Advisory Group was a guest on Ari Kaplan's Reinventing Professionals podcast. The Reinventing Professionals podcast is designed to offer ideas, guidance, and perspectives on how to effectively navigate a perpetually shifting professional landscape, with a unique focus on the legal industry and the technology that is driving its evolution. - January 20, 2020 - RFP Advisory Group LLC
Kahana & Feld Partner, Alex M. Chazen, Named to 2020 Southern California Rising Star List
The law firm of Kahana & Feld, LLP is pleased to announce that attorney Alex M. Chazen has been named by Super Lawyers to the 2020 Southern California Rising Star list in the field of Construction Litigation. The Rising Star designation by Super Lawyers is an honor reserved for lawyers who... - January 19, 2020 - Kahana Feld
Brewster Rawls Selected to Board of Directors at James River Writers
Rawls Law Group of Richmond, Virginia is proud to announce that Brewster Rawls is selected to the Board of Directors at James River Writers. Brewster Rawls, a seasoned medical malpractice attorney and law firm owner, brings a wealth of experience to the Board, having written well over 200 blogs for... - January 19, 2020 - Rawls Law Group
Main Line Family Law Attorney from Vetrano is Elected Vice President of the Montgomery Bar Association
The Montgomery Bar Association (MBA) has elected new officers and directors for 2020. Beginning January 10th, 2020, Sarinia M. Feinman took on the role of Vice President of the Montgomery Bar Association. - January 17, 2020 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Ilan Guedj, Principal, Bates White to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Calculating Lost Profit Damages: Best Strategies in 2020 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Ilan Guedj, Principal, Bates White will speak at its webcast entitled, “Calculating Lost Profit Damages: Best Strategies in 2020 Live Webcast.” - January 17, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Y Combinator Alumni Jet.Law Now Spire Law
Spire Law LLC (formerly Jet Dot Law PLLC) launched as Jet.Law in early 2019 as an alumni of Y Combinator’s Winter 2019 batch. “Spire Law’s new name represents our focus on defending Florida businesses. The name changed, but the firm’s core values remain the same. We provide... - January 16, 2020 - Spire Law
ForsterBoughman Represents Orlando Area Autism Spectrum Disorder Group Alpine Academy and Interventions Unlimited in Transaction with the Family Treatment Network
ForsterBoughman, a tax and corporate law boutique in Central Florida, represented the principals of Alpine Academy and Interventions Unlimited as they partnered their ABA school and therapy center with The Family Treatment Network. Alpine Academy and Interventions Unlimited are leaders in the... - January 16, 2020 - Forster Boughman Lefkowitz & Lowe
Krishnan Ramadas, Associate Director, Berkeley Research Group, LLC to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Calculating Lost Profit Damages: Best Strategies in 2020 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Krishnan Ramadas, Associate Director, Berkeley Research Group, LLC will speak at its webcast entitled, “Calculating Lost Profit Damages: Best Strategies in 2020 LiveWebcast.” - January 16, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman Recognized in 2020 Best Law Firms List
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® has recognized Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman on the “2020 Best Law Firms” list. - January 16, 2020 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Baumchen Named Partner at Woods Aitken LLP
Woods Aitken LLP is delighted to announce that Colin P. Baumchen has been named a partner in the firm. He practices primarily in the areas of construction law and commercial litigation. - January 16, 2020 - Woods Aitken LLP
Joe Kuster, Security and Compliance Solution Director, Catapult Systems to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Never Trust, Always Verify: Battling Sophisticated Cybersecurity
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Joe Kuster, Security and Compliance Solution Director, Catapult Systems will speak at its webcast entitled, “Never Trust, Always Verify: Battling Sophisticated Cybersecurity Threats with 'Zero Trust' Approach Live Webcast.” - January 15, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Colombo & Hurd Immigration Law Firm Welcomes Sal Picataggio to Their Business Immigration Practice
Colombo & Hurd is proud to welcome experienced business immigration attorney Sal Picataggio to their immigration practice. Picataggio has over eight years of experience representing investors, business owners, entrepreneurs, and foreign nationals with special abilities in a variety of... - January 14, 2020 - Colombo & Hurd
Sharkey-Ross Elected Stockholder at Henderson Franklin
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Amanda Sharkey Ross was elected stockholder. She focuses her practice in the areas of transportation (automobile, marine, trucking) liability, premises liability, negligent security, wrongful death,... - January 12, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Understanding Insurer's Duty to Settle: Practical Tips to Avoid Bad Faith Claims Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Understanding Insurer's Duty to Settle: Practical Tips to Avoid Bad Faith Claims Live Webcast. - January 11, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Federal Tax Controversy in 2020: Preparing for IRS Enforcement Initiatives Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Federal Tax Controversy in 2020: Preparing for IRS Enforcement Initiatives Live Webcast. - January 11, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Ed Higgins, Spyglass Solution Sales Director, Catapult Systems to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Never Trust, Always Verify: Battling Sophisticated Cybersecurity Threats
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Ed Higgins, Spyglass Solution Sales Director, Catapult Systems will speak at its webcast entitled, “Never Trust, Always Verify: Battling Sophisticated Cybersecurity Threats with “Zero Trust” Approach Live Webcast.” - January 10, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
SBBO Attorneys Named Top Lawyer 2020 by 5280 Magazine
Two attorneys in the Denver office of Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson have been named Top Lawyer 2020 by 5280 magazine. The list is compiled by Colorado's top lifestyle publication and highlights the most skilled attorneys in the region. - January 10, 2020 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Kevin M. Johnson, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Federal Tax Controversy in 2020
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kevin M. Johnson, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “Federal Tax Controversy in 2020: Preparing for IRS Enforcement Initiatives Live Webcast.” - January 09, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Hugh D. Hughes, Attorney, Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Understanding Insurer's Duty to Settle
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Hugh D. Hughes, Attorney, Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. will speak at its webcast entitled, “Understanding Insurer's Duty to Settle: Practical Tips to Avoid Bad Faith Claims Live Webcast.” - January 09, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
David Gannaway, Principal, PKF O’Connor Davies LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Federal Tax Controversy in 2020
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David Gannaway, Principal, PKF O’Connor Davies LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “Federal Tax Controversy in 2020: Preparing for IRS Enforcement Initiatives Live Webcast.” - January 09, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Gaylan Hendricks and Dan Hendricks, Senior Security Benefits, Inc. – Resolution of Litigation
Gaylan Hendricks, the founder and CEO of Senior Security Benefits, Inc. (“SSBI”), along with her husband and President of SSBI, Dan Hendricks, are pleased to announce the conclusion of what has turned out to be a rather lengthy “business divorce” with the late Don Corley, Jr. - January 08, 2020 - Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
Herischi & Associates LLC Announces the Filing of Several Federal Cases Against The Islamic Republic of Iran and Leadership
The Bethesda, Maryland law firm of Herischi & Associates LLC is committed to legal advocacy in international human rights, immigration, and labor and employment. In 2019, Herischi & Associates filed several notable cases in the D.C. District Court against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its leadership for various alleged human rights abuses. In addition to these filings, Herischi & Associates also counsels businesses and individuals affected by the U.S. Government’s sanctions against Iran. - January 08, 2020 - Herischi & Associates LLC
Law Offices of Jennie Levin, P.C. Recovered $1.15 Million Settlement for Bus Accident Victim
The Law Offices of Jennie Levin, P.C. achieved a $1.15 million settlement for a person who sustained several severe injuries in a bus accident. A client of the Law Offices of Jennie Levin, P.C. was severely injured in a collision with a tour bus in Los Angeles, CA. She was a passenger in a coworker’s car when they collided with the bus. - January 08, 2020 - Law Offices of Jennie Levin
Medivest Announces the Promotion of Aaron Winnell to President
Today Medivest Benefit Advisors, Inc. and Medivest Allocation Services, Inc. (“Medivest”) has announced Vice President of Operations Aaron Winnell, CMSP-F has been promoted to President, effective immediately. Doug Brand, current President and CEO will retain his title and duties as CEO. - January 08, 2020 - Medivest
Henderson Franklin Names Jeff Wright Chair of Land Use & Environmental Law Department
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Jeff Wright has been named chair of the firm’s Land Use & Environmental Law Department. He takes the reins from Russell Schropp who held the position from 2005-2014 and then again from... - January 08, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Justice Tax, LLC and TaxSmith, LLC Compete for Charity
When two National Tax Companies, Justice Tax, LLC and TaxSmith, LLC compete, charity wins. - January 08, 2020 - Justice Tax, LLC
W. Curtis Elliott, Jr., Partner, Culp, Elliott & Carpenter, PLLC to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Federal Tax Controversy in 2020
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that W. Curtis Elliott, Jr., Partner, Culp, Elliott & Carpenter, PLLC will speak at its webcast entitled, “Federal Tax Controversy in 2020: Preparing for IRS Enforcement Initiatives Live Webcast.” - January 08, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
New Law Allows The Zalkin Law Firm to Seek Justice for Its Clients
Law Firm Files New Sexual Abuse Lawsuits in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Diego - January 07, 2020 - The Zalkin Law Firm
Matthew Prinn of RFP Advisory Group to Host Webinar for Association of Corporate Counsel - Northeast Region on How to Use an RFP to Manage Outside Counsel
Join ACC-Northeast and RFP Advisory Group for this expert webinar where you will learn how to use a request for proposal (RFP) as a tool to better manage outside counsel. Using the RFP Process effectively can help you pick the law firms that are the best fit for your company and your existing... - January 07, 2020 - RFP Advisory Group LLC
Aline E. Pryor, Attorney at Law Honored as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years and as a VIP by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Aline E. Pryor, Attorney at Law of Kansas City, Kansas has been honored as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019, and as a VIP by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and success in the field of law. About Aline E. Pryor,... - January 07, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Nine Ragsdale Liggett Lawyers Named to Business NC Magazine's 2020 Legal Elite
Nine Ragsdale Liggett's lawyers have been included in the 2020 edition of Business North Carolina magazine’s “Legal Elite,” a listing of the state’s top attorneys in business-related practice areas. - January 05, 2020 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Richmond Elected Stockholder at Henderson Franklin
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Kayla Richmond has been elected stockholder. She began her legal career at the firm as a summer associate in 2012, and then as an associate after graduating Stetson University College of Law in 2013. - January 05, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Matthew Prinn's Article, "5 Mistakes Law Firms Make When Responding to RFPs" Ranked 2nd Most Read Guest Expert Analysis Article on Law360 for 2019
Matthew Prinn, Principal of RFP Advisory Group authored the 2nd most read guest topic article of 2019 in Law360. The article, entitled "5 Mistakes Law Firms Make When Responding to RFPs" was named to the "Best of 2019 - Hottest Legal Industry Guest Topics of 2019." The article... - January 02, 2020 - RFP Advisory Group LLC