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Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Protecting Sonoma County Neighborhood Against Alleged Illegal Cannabis Tourism
A group of Sonoma County residents has filed a lawsuit to shut down an alleged illegal pot grow and cannabis tourism operation in the Purvine Road neighborhood. The suit alleges that the grower is unlicensed and is transforming a peaceful stretch of the Petaluma Dairy Belt into an unlawful... - October 23, 2018 - No Pot On Purvine
Court Seals Documents in Stubblefield Case
Documents pertaining to the rape allegation against Former NFL Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year Dana William Stubblefield have been formally sealed and will not be available to the press or public, in order to “avoid embarrassment to the complaining witness,” court filings show. - October 22, 2018 - The Rosenfeld Law Firm
Attorney Ebb H. Williams, III, Was Selected for Inclusion in the Forthcoming Top 100 Registry, Top 100 Lawyers, 2017-2018 Edition
Attorney Ebb H. Williams, Founder of Ebb H. Williams, III, PC, is being honored by the Top 100 Registry for his outstanding leadership and extraordinary dedication in the field of Law. - October 18, 2018 - Top100 Registry Inc.
Richard Akin to Discuss Student Discipline at Orlando Teacher's Conference
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Richard Akin will present a discussion on Student Discipline on October 18, 2018, for the Florida Association of Social Studies Supervisors. He will share legal issues concerning constitutional... - October 18, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Henderson Franklin and Kena Yoke Consulting Present Play Your Game: Creating and Running a Championship Business
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., along with Kena Yoke Consulting, will host the seminar: Play Your Game: Creating and Running a Championship Business, on October 31, 2018, at the Hilton Naples. Conference Co-Chairs Suzanne Boy and Kena Yoke, along with a team of presenters, will walk... - October 18, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Timothy J. Lowry, Partner, DLA Piper to Speak at TKG’s Legalized Sports Betting in a Post-PASPA World - What You Need to Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Timothy J. Lowry, Partner, DLA Piper will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Legalized Sports Betting in a Post-PASPA World - What... - October 17, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
William "Pat" Huttenbach, Attorney, Hirsch & Westheimer, P.C to Speak at TKG’s 2018 Banking Law Trends and Developments in the UCC: What You Need to Know Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that William "Pat" Huttenbach, Attorney, Hirsch & Westheimer, P.C will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “2018 Banking... - October 16, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Guy Whitesman Named Fort Myers 2019 Tax Law Lawyer of the Year
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers in America® has named Guy Whitesman the “2019 Tax Law Lawyer of the Year in Fort Myers.” Only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community is being honored as the “Lawyer of the Year. - October 14, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson Attorneys Honored as Barrister’s Best 2018
Steve Shapiro and Christian Otteson, Partners at Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson, have been honored as "People's Choice" as Best Insurance Lawyer for Plaintiffs and Best Banking Lawyer, respectively, in Law Week Colorado's annual Barrister's Best survey. The survey identifies Colorado's most prominent, highest performing and well established lawyers in each practice area. - October 13, 2018 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Quintessa Marketing Has Expanded
Quintessa Marketing is reshaping the legal lead generation industry with their innovative ideas and dedication to the people that have been injured in an accident. - October 11, 2018 - Quintessa Marketing
Lisa McGarrity, Morningstar Associate General Counsel Featured on The Law Department as a Business Enabler by Chuki Obiyo
Lisa McGarrity, Morningstar, Inc. Associate General Counsel and Global Head of Employee Relations, joined Chuki Obiyo of Morae Global to discuss practical legal and business insights on the law department’s mission to protect and enable the business. - October 11, 2018 - Morae Global
Aline E. Pryor, Attorney at Law Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Aline E. Pryor, Attorney at Law of Kansas City, Kansas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 31 years in the field of law. About Aline E. Pryor, Attorney at Law Aline... - October 11, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Christina McKinnon Selected as Chair of the Seventeenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
Attorney Christina A. McKinnon, owner of McKINNON LEGAL, was selected as Chair of the Seventeenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC). McKinnon has been a member of the Seventeenth Circuit JNC since 2017. JNCs are a nonpartisan nine-member commission of lawyers and non-lawyers who locate,... - October 10, 2018 - McKINNON LEGAL
Psychic Medium Troy Griffin and the North American Psychic Investigation Investigates the 2014 Cold Case Murder of Antonia Marie Yager
Yager, the widow of a retired Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, stepped into the Wilshire Country Club dressed in a pink suit with black trim. Yager, 86, a retired nurse and philanthropist, was celebrating some good news after a recent health scare. She laughed with friends. That night, Dec. 21, 2014 was the last time friends saw her alive. - October 05, 2018 - TLGriffin LLC dba Psychic Medium Troy
Rawls Law Group Welcomes Attorney Whit Long to Richmond Office
Rawls Law Group is pleased to announce that Harrison W. “Whit” Long has joined the firm at their headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. Whit earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamden-Sydney College in 2012 and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2017. - October 03, 2018 - Rawls Law Group
Eldon Riggs Hugie, Esq. Commemorated as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Eldon Riggs Hugie, Esq. of Bakersfield, California and Logan, Utah, has been commemorated as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 40 years in the fields of law, taxes and business. About Eldon... - October 02, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
49th Street Bail Bonds Hires Newest Intern
Clearwater, Florida Bail Bonds Agency Welcomes Newest Intern. - October 01, 2018 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
Kelley Kronenberg Partner Janice Matson Rickert Recognized in Best Lawyers® 2019 as Workers Compensation “Lawyer of the Year” in Tampa
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, is proud to announce that Partner Janice Matson Rickert was recently selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2019. She also was named the Best Lawyers® 2019 Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers... - September 30, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg
Austin Turner Appointed to Florida Bar Environmental and Land Use Committee
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Austin Turner was appointed serve on The Florida Bar Environmental and Land Use Law Section (“ELULS”) Committee. The ELULS Committee studies proposed legislation affecting the use of... - September 29, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Kate Vetrano, Vetrano|Vetrano & Feinman Family Law Attorney, is Named to “2019 Best Lawyers in America©” for Family Law and Family Law Mediation
Kathleen Vetrano, a family law attorney with Vetrano|Vetrano & Feinman LLC has earned a sought-after spot on the Best Lawyers® 2019 list of The Best Lawyers in America©. Ms. Vetrano has earned a place on this prestigious list since 2008 in the areas of Family Law and Family Law... - September 29, 2018 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Ask-a-Lawyer – Free Public Events
The Orange County Bar Association will be co-hosting two Ask-A-Lawyer events in October 2018. Both events are free and open to the public: October 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center, 1723 Bruton Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32805 and October 16, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Center, 946 North Mills Avenue, Orlando FL 32803. - September 28, 2018 - Orange County Bar Association
FreeCourt.com Promotes Online Justice for All
New Website Allows Users to File and Defend Cases Online - September 26, 2018 - Jason Hartman
Beth Vogelsang Named 2019 Fort Myers Family Law Lawyer of the Year
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers in America® has named Beth Vogelsang the “2019 Family Law Lawyer of the Year in Fort Myers.” Only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community is being honored as the “Lawyer of the... - September 26, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Multi-Million Dollar Pet Business HandsOn Takes a Punch from Inferior Knockoffs
Jay Michaelson, 42, grew up bathing and grooming horses and dogs. Raised in Texas, the curious young man always wondered why his family kept buying the same old hard-to-hold curry combs that were marginal at best, bathing mitts that never fit and shedding blades that literally ripped the... - September 25, 2018 - HandsOn Gloves
Atlanta Employment Litigation Attorney Educates on Wrongful Termination
An Atlanta employment litigation attorney at KPPB law recently published a blog that educates readers about the statute of limitations for wrongful termination cases. Wrongful termination may be an unfortunate outcome of partnership and shareholder disputes, and an employment attorney can help... - September 22, 2018 - KPPB LAW
Henderson Franklin Welcomes FGCU Alumni Jarred Duke to Business Litigation Department
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Jarred Duke has joined the firm’s Business Litigation Department. Prior to joining the firm, Duke was a litigator for a national law firm. Duke represents individuals and businesses in complex... - September 21, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Traci McKee Sworn in as President of Florida Defense Lawyers Association
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Traci McKee was sworn in as President of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association (“FDLA”) at its annual meeting in Boca Raton, Florida, on September 15, 2018. She is the first female... - September 20, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
WWII Navy Veteran Takes on Powerful U.S. Government Agency in David vs. Goliath Case; New Book by William S. Walker Tells Fascinating Story
Dog Ear Publishing reviews "The Farmer And The Dolphin," a new book that tells the story of an 86-year-old World War II sailor who successfully defended himself against a U.S. government charge that he killed a dolphin. - September 19, 2018 - Dog Ear Publishing
FinTech School to Launch FinTech Workshops & Online Courses in the Middle East
As the FinTech industry booms, there is still a shortage of FinTech and Blockchain training options. FinTech School and Golden Trust have partnered to deliver high quality training programs to Financial Institutions, Universities and NGOs in the Middle East in both English and Arabic. - September 19, 2018 - FinTech School
Justin Choi, Anixter General Counsel Featured on The Law Department as a Business Enabler by Chuki Obiyo
Justin Choi, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Anixter International, joined Chuki Obiyo of Morae Global to discuss practical legal and business insights on the law department’s mission to protect and enable the business. “To be a better business enabler,... - September 16, 2018 - Morae Global
Kelley Kronenberg Welcomes Jeremy M. Mishali and Yanitza Schoonover to Its Fort Lauderdale Office
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, announced that Jeremy M. Mishali and Yanitza Schoonover have joined the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office as Attorneys. Mishali assists in handling matters related to First Party Insurance Defense Litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Mishali... - September 15, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg
Kelley Kronenberg Partner Sonia Oliveri Appointed to American Immigration Lawyers Association’s Business and Investment Committee in South Florida
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, announced that Partner Sonia Oliveri has been appointed to serve on the Business and Investment Committee of The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), South Florida Chapter. AILA is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that provides... - September 14, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg
Exigent Wins Innovation Award Two Years in a Row
The leading alternative legal services provider won an African Legal Award for its transformational due diligence project with Imperial Logistics. - September 14, 2018 - Exigent
Rush Receives Board Certification in Wills, Trusts and Estates
Farr Law Firm is proud to announce that attorney Fletcher H. Rush is now Florida Bar Board Certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates. Board certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of competency and experience. Board certification helps consumers identify specialists in... - September 13, 2018 - Farr Law Firm
NetForce Global Announces New Corporate Board
NetForce Global®, a trusted leader in wholesale international background screening, announced today their newly appointed Corporate Board. Board Chair and company co-founder, Ed Etzel, said, “Our new board is comprised of industry experts, with the purpose of providing guidance to address... - September 12, 2018 - NetForce Global
Northfield, NJ Attorney, Frank Petro, Named to Best Lawyers List for 25th Consecutive Year
Frank A. Petro, Esq. of Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo, P.C. (PCPM) has been included in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, marking his twenty fifth consecutive year to be recognized on the prestigious list. Best Lawyers in America is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. - September 12, 2018 - Petro Cohen, P.C.
ALA Executive Director Among Chicago’s Notable LGBTQ Executives
In its first-ever list of the kind, Crain’s Chicago Business identified 88 LGBTQ leaders from a wide range of sectors: finance, tech, nonprofits, media, the arts and more. The Association of Legal Administrators’ Executive Director, Oliver Yandle, JD, CAE, was one of the individuals... - September 11, 2018 - Association of Legal Administrators
Growth to Exit Event Brings a Panel of Experts to Philadelphia
Snyderman Law Group, PC of the Philadelphia, PA metro area has partnered with growth[period] based in the Washington, DC area to bring the Growth to Exit Strategy event to Philadelphia on 12 September 2018 at the Pyramid Club. Registration is still available for this can’t-miss event on... - September 10, 2018 - Snyderman Law Group, PC
Two Main Line Family Law Attorneys from Vetrano are Elected to Positions with Montgomery Bar Association
The Montgomery Bar Association (MBA) has elected new officers and directors for 2018. Vetrano|Vetrano & Feinman’s family law attorneys Sarinia M. Feinman and Lindsay H. Childs have been chosen for two of these roles. - September 08, 2018 - Vetrano & Vetrano
INTERTEL Strengthens Executive Team with Nate Hessel’s Promotion to Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy
INTERTEL, the nationally recognized leader in Medical Canvassing, today announced the promotion of Nate Hessel to Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy, effective immediately. A new role, based in St. Louis, Hessel will lead INTERTEL’s sales and marketing, continuing to build the... - September 07, 2018 - INTERTEL, Inc.
Celesq® Announces September 2017 CLE: Ethics for All Attorneys; Deposition Skills; Securities Law and Litigation
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for September 2017: Representing the Client under the Common Interest or Joint Defense Privilege: How Attorneys Should Meet their Ethical Obligations (2731) Live web cast: September 13, 2017 (12:00 noon ET) Evan P. Singer and... - September 07, 2018 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Kelley Kronenberg Welcomes Melissa S. Haluska and Mauricio J. Vaca to Its West Palm Beach Office
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, announced that Melissa S. Haluska and Mauricio J. Vaca have joined the firm’s West Palm Beach office as Attorneys. Haluska assists in handling matters related to Workers’ Compensation defense. Prior to beginning her legal career, Haluska... - September 06, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg
DemandLetter.Legal Helps Ex-CEO Recover $45K in Unpaid Wages
www.DemandLetter.Legal, a provider of fixed cost legal demand letter services, announces a big win helping a former CEO and board member of a publicly traded company to recover unpaid wages in the amount of $45,000. - September 04, 2018 - DemandLetter.Legal
LetterDash Launches Platform to Help You Send Demand Letters from Local Attorneys to Anyone Fast and Cheap
LetterDash, a legal service startup, announced the launch of a platform that helps you send demand letters from local attorneys to anyone, for anything, fast and cheap offering, an alternative solution to the traditional hassle of retaining a lawyer or the bloated costs associated with doing so. - August 31, 2018 - LetterDash
49th Street Bail Bonds Announces Tips for Staying Safe Over Labor Day Holiday
Clearwater, Florida Based Bail Bond Agency Talks Safety in Their Newest Online Blog. - August 31, 2018 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
Henderson Franklin Welcomes FGCU Alumna Sara Qureshi to Business & Tax Department
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Sara Qureshi has joined the firm’s Business & Tax Department. She focuses her practice in business organization operations and planning, mergers and acquisitions, federal and state... - August 31, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
10 High Swartz Attorneys Named Among U.S. News and World Report 2019 "Best Lawyers in America"
Montgomery County and Bucks County Lawyers Listed Among Best in U.S., Mary Cushing Doherty is Listed as 2019 Lawyer of the Year in Family Law Mediation - August 29, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Curt Kramer, Navistar General Counsel Featured on The Law Department as a Business Enabler by Chuki Obiyo
Curt Kramer, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Navistar International Corporation, joined Chuki Obiyo of Morae Global to discuss practical legal and business insights on the law department’s mission to protect and enable the business. It has become standard practice for law... - August 27, 2018 - Morae Global
Virginia Attorneys to Facilitate Workshop in Front Royal for Mediators
Attorneys, Brenda Waugh and Marshall Yoder, will facilitate a workshop in Front Royal, Virginia on October 9, 2018, "What Every Mediator Should Know About (and can learn from) Collaborative Practice." - August 25, 2018 - Brenda Waugh
Indie Filmmaker's Investigation of an Unsolved Murder Piques the Interest of Professor Angela Bell of Southern University Law Center
Inspired by a story that was kept alive by her grandfather, A.L. Smith unravels the mystery surrounding the murder of Mrs. Mary Allen Booth, the wife of a prominent Shreveport business owner. Mrs. Booth's semi-frozen remains were discovered in Frierson, Louisiana near the home of Lemon Howard, a mentally disabled African-American youth. Howard is wrongfully accused of the crime and tragically spends 42 years in Louisiana's penal system. - August 22, 2018 - ALS Creations, LLC