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Henderson Franklin Welcomes Heath Gelman to Litigation Team
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Heath Gelman has joined the firm as a Stockholder in the Tort & Insurance Litigation Department. For 20 years, he has been passionately representing individuals and companies in matters of... - May 29, 2019 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators Leading Technology, Tools, and Techniques for Professional Mediators seminar, Saturday, June 15 at The Imperia, Somerset
New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators’ Fifth Annual Civil and Divorce Seminar will be held on Sat., June 15, 2019 from 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM at The Imperia, 1714 Easton Ave., Somerset, New Jersey. The conference features John Sands on Strategies for a Successful Career in Mediation, Colin Rule on Online Dispute Resolution, and Lawrence Jones on Mediation Ethics. Following a networking lunch, there will be civil and divorce mediation workshops. Open to the public. www.njapm.org. - May 29, 2019 - New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
Fairfax Immigration Attorney Answers How Long Does It Take to Get a K1 Visa
A Fairfax immigration attorney at Johnson & Masumi recently published a blog answering the question, "How long does it take to get a K1 visa?" Couples who are eager to being their lives together in the U.S. can help speed up the process by avoiding some common mistakes in their... - May 29, 2019 - Johnson & Masumi, P.C.
49th Street Bail Bonds Launches Online Guide for Staying Safe This Memorial Day Weekend
Clearwater, Florida bail bond agency offers safety tips to consumers. - May 27, 2019 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
Kelley Kronenberg Lawyers Elected to Broward County Bar Association Boards
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, is proud to announce that Partner Louis Reinstein and Attorney Marc A. Marra have been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Broward County Bar Association (BCBA). Additionally, Attorney Kyle S. Roberts has been appointed to serve on the... - May 24, 2019 - Kelley Kronenberg
Bay Area Police Crack Serial Shooter Case with the Help of Portable Gunshot Detection Technology: Defendant Convicted on 26 Counts, Faces up to 54 Years Prison
A Bay Area police department stopped a four-month reign of terror, in which San Jose resident Michael Lewis, 33, is convicted of shooting at drivers in moving cars along a Silicon Valley freeway, injuring several victims and raising public safety concerns. Shooting from his Dodge Charger, Lewis was... - May 21, 2019 - V5 Systems
Christopher J. Berry of The Elder Care Firm Preps Baby Boomers for Livonia 16th Annual Spring Senior Expo
Christopher J. Berry, Esq., CELA, of The Elder Care Firm, joined many local vendors at the 16th Annual Spring Senior Expo at Schoolcraft College on Wednesday, April 29th. - May 21, 2019 - The Elder Care Firm
Kennedy Berg LLP Wins Multi-Million Dollar Verdict in New York Supreme Court and CEO Claire Gruppo is Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail for Contempt
Kennedy Berg LLP won a trial verdict in New York Supreme Court on behalf of Pensmore Invesments, LLC against investment banking advisors Gruppo, Levey & Co. and its officers for breach of contract. CEO Claire Gruppo was sentenced to 30 days in jail for multiple violations of court orders and lying on the witness stand. - May 20, 2019 - Kennedy Berg LLP
New Shackelford Law Website Launches with Unique .law Domain
Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP, a law firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas, recently published a newly redeveloped website featuring .law instead of .com as the domain identification. John Shackelford, Managing Partner, explained, “In many ways our website has become the... - May 20, 2019 - Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP
Kahana & Feld LLP Announces Office Move to Accommodate Growth and Enhance Client Service
Kahana & Feld LLP, a business litigation firm, with practice areas covering Business & Employment Litigation and Real Estate & Construction Law, is moving its principal offices to a larger location in Irvine, CA, effective May 28, 2019. In just over two years, the firm has grown to... - May 20, 2019 - Kahana Feld
National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association Releases Statement on State's Rights Act
Following is a statement from National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association regarding the STATES Act: H.R. 2093/S.1028, known as the “STATES Act,” will perpetuate an unintended consequence, detrimental to U.S. transportation safety, which has been protected by the Omnibus Act for... - May 18, 2019 - National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association
The Zalkin Law Firm Responds to California Catholic Dioceses Victims Compensation Fund
Leading victim's attorney responds to California Bishops move to create a "victims compensation fund" for alleged clergy abuse victims. Victims should have legal representation before giving up their options for civil justice, according to Irwin Zalkin, San Diego based victims attorney. - May 17, 2019 - The Zalkin Law Firm
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Brings Active Shooter Awareness to Kansas City
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) announces it will host an active shooter town hall meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, with keynote speaker from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Protective Security Advisor (PSA) team. - May 16, 2019 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Texas Personal Injury Law Firm Launches Auto Accident App
Ben Bronston & Associates, a Texas personal injury law firm, has announced the launch of its Auto Accident App for drivers throughout the State of Texas. Available free-of-charge for both Apple and Android users, the Auto Accident App works with most smartphones and provides important features... - May 16, 2019 - Ben Bronston & Associates
Two Vetrano Family Lawyers Recognized as Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman LLC is pleased to announce that two of its family lawyers in Main Line PA have been recognized by Super Lawyers as Rising Stars. Each year, evaluations are performed for nominated attorneys from each practice area, in each state. The nominees are all under 40 years... - May 16, 2019 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Green and Spiegel Attorneys Named Rising Stars in Pennsylvania by Super Lawyers
Jonathan Grode and Matthew Galati have once again been named top attorneys by Super Lawyers Magazine. This is the eighth consecutive year for Jonathan since 2012 and fourth consecutive year for Matthew since 2016. - May 15, 2019 - Green and Spiegel, LLC
Kahana & Feld LLP Celebrates Second Anniversary
Kahana & Feld LLP has successfully completed its second year as a firm. Today, the firm celebrates another tremendous year of growth and dedication to their clients. Over the past two years, the firm has grown to 10 attorneys, with five offices representing clients throughout the California,... - May 14, 2019 - Kahana Feld
Vetrano Family Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers in Main Line PA
Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman LLC is pleased to announce that two family attorneys, partners in their family law firm in Main Line PA, have been recognized by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers makes annual selections based on evaluations of attorneys from every state in the country, in the various... - May 14, 2019 - Vetrano & Vetrano
No Free Attention: Author Frustrated by "Plagiaristic Copycats" on YouTube
Alan Roger Currie has recently been voicing his harsh criticisms toward other YouTubers for infringing on his intellectual property and plagiarizing many of his specific talking points, unique terminology, and signature phrases from his eBooks, paperbacks, and audiobooks. Currie, who is an internationally-known author and professional dating coach for men, believes YouTube should have better policies in place to protect the copyrighted material of authors, self-help gurus, and podcasters. - May 13, 2019 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Mark K. Silver, Partner, Coughlin Duffy LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mark K. Silver, Partner, Coughlin Duffy LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Navigating Mass Torts Litigation Strategies in Light of Recent Case Verdicts Live Webcast.” - May 10, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Trust Stamp Expands Leadership Team, Addressing Financial Crime
Artificial Intelligence Powered Identity Authentication Company Names US Marshals Service Senior Inspector and Marine Corps Veteran as Director of Financial Crime Services. - May 09, 2019 - Trust Stamp
Samuel Puleo, Head of Leoco Financial LLC, Re-Brands Company as Puleo Energy to Offer Power and Natural Gas Supply Services to Clients in Eastern PA and New York City
Leoco Financial LLC was founded in 2012 by Sam Puleo as a boutique energy consulting firm. The company currently manages 500+ utility accounts and over $5 million in annual energy expenditure. - May 07, 2019 - Puleo Energy
Attorney Petar Leonard Joins Orr & Reno
Orr & Reno welcomes attorney Petar Leonard to the law firm. Leonard's practice will focus on family law. Leonard is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire School of Law and the nationally-renowned Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program, where he has served as an adjunct family law... - May 04, 2019 - Orr & Reno
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Significant Trends and Developments in Class Action Litigation: Implications to the Year Ahead
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Significant Trends and Developments in Class Action Litigation: Implications to the Year Ahead Live Webcast. This event... - May 03, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Attorney Jeffrey Leuschen Named President of The Omaha Barristers Club
Attorney Jeff Leuschen has recently been named president of The Omaha Barristers’ Club, a network and social organization comprised of area attorneys under the age of 40. The organization holds annual events that include sketch comedy, impersonations and musical numbers. “I’m... - May 02, 2019 - Law Office of Jeffrey S. Leuschen PC, LLO
Vienna Immigration Attorney Educates on the Immigration Hardship Waiver
A Vienna immigration attorney at Johnson & Masumi recently published a blog post educating readers on the immigration hardship waiver. - May 01, 2019 - Johnson & Masumi, P.C.
Timothy L. Krippner, Shareholder, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd. to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Navigating Mass Torts Litigation
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Timothy L. Krippner, Shareholder, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Navigating Mass Torts Litigation Strategies in Light of Recent Case Verdicts Live Webcast.” - April 30, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Mark Raffan Accepted Into Forbes Coaches Council
Forbes Coaches Council is an Invitation-Only Community for Leading Business and Career Coaches. - April 29, 2019 - Negotiations Ninja
Emmett E. Seltzer, Esq., Joins Kahana & Feld LLP’s Insurance Defense Practice as Managing Partner of Firm’s Northern California Office
Kahana & Feld LLP is pleased to announce that Emmett E. Seltzer, Esq. has joined the firm as a Partner in the firm’s construction and real estate, insurance defense, and general liability practice groups. Mr. Seltzer is a member of the California bar and will manage the firm’s new... - April 29, 2019 - Kahana Feld
AI-Powered Billing Platform Helps Law Firms Optimize Cashflow and Minimize Delayed Invoice Payments
The world’s first billing platform that automates the process of validating legal billed services with the mission to help law firms across the world improve their cash flow and billing efficiency, by easily capturing their daily activities, preparing and submitting invoices that are 100% compliant with their clients’ billing guidelines. - April 26, 2019 - Accurate Legal Billing Inc.
IASG Fund Services LLC ("IASG-FS") Launches to Promote a Highly Disruptive Fund Administration Software to CTAs, CPOs and Other Alternative Managers
Institutional Advisory Services Group or IASG, a service provider to alternative managers for 25 years, is launching a new division, IASG Fund Services. This company will promote Seamless Solutions, an innovative and disruptive software developed by Sudrania LLC. The platform can service CTAs, CPOs, hedge funds, private equity sponsors, real estate investment companies, family offices and mutual funds. - April 25, 2019 - IASG Fund Services LLC
Eldon Riggs Hugie, Esq. Celebrated as a Top Executive for 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Eldon Riggs Hugie, Esq. of Bakersfield, California and Logan, Utah, has been celebrated as a Top Executive for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 40 years in the fields of law, taxes and business. About... - April 24, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Holly Li, Partner, CKR Law to Speak at TKG’s How to Effectively Monetize Your Patent Portfolio: Tips and Strategies Explored
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Holly Li, Partner, CKR Law will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “How to Effectively Monetize Your Patent Portfolio: Tips and... - April 24, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Dale E. Workman Awarded Highest Client Service Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
Workman Law Office, PA is pleased to announce that attorney Dale E. Workman, Esq. has been awarded the Platinum Client Champion Award by Martindale-Hubbell, which is its highest designation for client satisfaction. This award recognizes those attorneys who provide the highest level of service as... - April 24, 2019 - Workman Law Office, PA
ELPS Private Detective Agency is Now Providing NJ SORA Training in Pennsylvania, Because There is No Formalized Security Officer Training in Pennsylvania
ELPS PDA will bring formalized New Jersey Security Officer Training to you in Pennsylvania. ELPS is pleased to announce that, Jeff Stein, president of ELPS Private Detective Agency has successfully completed the State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of State Police, Security Officer Instructor Certification: Security Officer Registration Act (SORA). - April 23, 2019 - ELPS Private Detective Agency
British Children's Musical Group "Kids United" Send Official Warning to French Copycat Children's Band to Stop Promoting Their Musical Group Under the Same Name
The British children's musical group, "Kids United," have formally warned the French company, "Warner Music France," and the "Warner Music Group," and given a final ultimatum or face legal action if they do not stop stalking and infringing on their Band Name, "Kids United." The named companies do this by promoting their children's musical group under the same name, and in a copycat manner, and passing them off as the original "Kids United." - April 22, 2019 - Bangin' Records
33rd Street Bail Bonds Announces Online Safety Guide for Ride Share Services
Orlando, Florida Bail Bond Agency Launches a Guide to Keep Consumers Safe When Utilizing a Ride Share Service - April 22, 2019 - 33rd Street Bail Bonds
Edward A. Pennington, Partner, Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP to Speak at TKG’s "How to Effectively Monetize Your Patent Portfolio: Tips and Strategies Explored!"
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Edward A. Pennington, Partner, Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “How to Effectively... - April 19, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Belkasoft Evidence Center 9.5 Aims to Help in Corporate Investigations
Belkasoft releases a major update to Belkasoft Evidence Center, the company’s flagship digital forensic solution. The new release adds a number of features to help IT security staff analyze incidents and perform remote investigations, investigate hacking attempts and analyze evidence across... - April 18, 2019 - Belkasoft LLC
Fairfax Title Company Discusses Common Issues Found in Property Titles
Mathis Title Company, a Fairfax title company, recently released a blog post outlining common issues found in property titles. If your title is found to have one of these issues, the sale or purchase of your home could be interrupted. Your title may need to be cleared before your transaction can... - April 16, 2019 - Mathis Title Company
Thomas Deans to Make a Special Guest Appearance on Elite Experts
Thomas Deans is an education lawyer who has been celebrated for his outstanding achievements in the legal industry and will be interviewed this coming month on Elite Media Networks Original Series Elite Experts. Elite Experts is an online radio series were top experts discuss a day in the life in... - April 15, 2019 - Elite Media
Kelley Kronenberg Adds Two Attorneys to Its West Palm Beach Office
Firm Welcomes Alexandra O. Lavelanet and Emma S. Meyerson - April 14, 2019 - Kelley Kronenberg
RHOC's Vicki Gunvalson Files Lawsuit Against Brooks Ayers for $266,541
RHOC's Vicki Gunvalson Files Lawsuit Against Brooks Ayers for $266,541 Plus Punitive Damages, Attorneys’ Fees, Costs Based Upon Alleged Claims of Fraud, Misrepresentation, Breach of Contract - April 13, 2019 - Mazur & Brooks
Bergen County Paramus Elder Care Lawyer: Girolaw Offering Maximum Protection & Control of all Assets Guaranteed
Ask a Bergen County Paramus Elder Care Lawyer to review your current long-term health care plan and make recommendations for changes or improvements that may benefit you and your family. - April 12, 2019 - Giro Elder Law
Matthew T. Galati, a Lawyer on the Fast Track (to Success)
Green and Spiegel congratulates Matthew T. Galati, who has just received a 2019 Professional Excellence Award and was named a Lawyer on the Fast Track by The Legal Intelligencer. - April 12, 2019 - Green and Spiegel, LLC
Kelley Kronenberg Chicago Managing Partner Christopher T. Miller Recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, is pleased to announce that Christopher T. Miller, Managing Partner of the firm’s Chicago office, was included on the 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more... - April 12, 2019 - Kelley Kronenberg
Kevin J. Moore Named 2019 Top Attorney by Pasadena Magazine
Kevin J. Moore recently named 2019 Top Attorney by Pasadena Magazine. Mr. Moore was voted top estate planing attorney by a number of his peers in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley. - April 11, 2019 - Kevin J. Moore & Associates
ALA Makes Significant Advances for Legal Operations Standards
ALA is opening the public comment period for the UPBMS v. 2.0 ― the next generation of the common language for legal support operations. - April 11, 2019 - Association of Legal Administrators
Kelley Kronenberg Partner Sonia Oliveri Honored as Top 5 Rising Star by EB5 Investors Magazine
Sonia Oliveri, a Partner with the business law firm Kelley Kronenberg, has been recognized by EB5 Investors Magazine as one of the Top 5 Rising Stars in the EB-5 industry. She was featured in a special Top 25 Attorney edition of the publication among the EB-5 industry’s most accomplished and... - April 11, 2019 - Kelley Kronenberg
Vicki Gunvalson Denies Allegations Against Her by Mrs. Lile When Penn Insurance Allegedly Failed to Pay Mrs. Lile's Insurance Claim
Mazur & Brooks has been retained by and represents Vicki Gunvalson (“Gunvalson”) with regard to the Joan Lile (“Lile”) v. Penn Treaty Network America Insurance Company matter. Attorney Michael D. Mazur of Mazur & Brooks alleges, “The claims alleged against... - April 10, 2019 - Mazur & Brooks