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“Fifty Shades of Black and White”: New Book Details Lawsuit Behind Publishing Phenomenon, “Fifty Shades of Grey”

Mike Farris and Jennifer Pedroza recount the scandal, treachery, and betrayal behind the publishing of one of the most lucrative juggernauts in publishing history. - July 23, 2018 - Mike Farris and Jennifer Pedroza

Following ZTE’s Commerce Department Ban Lift, Chief Compliance Officer and Legal Counsel ZTE USA Joins Defence Exports Speaker Line-up

New speaker Matt Bell, Chief Compliance Officer & Legal Counsel for ZTE USA is set to present on "How to do business with the US" at Defence Exports 2018. - July 23, 2018 - SAE Media Group

49th Street Bail Bonds Welcomes Newest Intern to Bail Bond Agency

Clearwater, Florida Bail Bonds Agency Hires Intern. - July 23, 2018 - 49th Street Bail Bonds

Atlanta Corporate Governance Attorney Discusses the LLC Formation Process

An Atlanta corporate governance attorney at KPPB Law recently released a blog explaining the benefits of hiring a corporate governance attorney to guide business owners through the LLC formation process. An LLC, or limited liability company, is a simpler version of a corporation that provides... - July 23, 2018 - KPPB LAW

Digitory Legal Joins Global Legal Blockchain Consortium

Digitory Legal announced today that it has joined the Global Legal Blockchain Consortium (GLBC), an organization that is bringing together stakeholders across the legal industry to create standards for governance of the use of blockchain in law. Members include over 30 large companies, law firms,... - July 21, 2018 - Digitory Legal

Petro Cohen Law Firm and Kids’ Chance of New Jersey Announce 2018-2019 Scholarship Recipient

For the fifth consecutive year, the law firm of Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo has partnered with Kids’ Chance of New Jersey (KCNJ) to award a student with financial hardship a “Doctorate Degree” scholarship. The scholarship benefits young adults who have endured financial burdens due to the loss or serious injury of a parent during a workplace accident. The 2018-2019 scholarship recipient is once again South Amboy, NJ resident and NJIT student, Scott Kwiatek. - July 20, 2018 - Petro Cohen, P.C.

The White Law Group Announces the Filing of a FINRA Arbitration Claim Against Kovack Securities

FINRA Claim Alleges Unsuitable Investing in High-risk Penny Stocks. - July 19, 2018 - The White Law Group, LLC

New Leadership at The PLATO Society of Los Angeles

The PLATO Society of Los Angeles, a Domestic Nonprofit Organization, with 501(c)(3) status is excited to announce its new leadership for the 2018-2019 fiscal year. - July 19, 2018 - The PLATO Society of Los Angeles

Attorney David S. Chesley Won The 2018 Elite Lawyers Award for Criminal Defense

The Law Office of David S. Chesley is pleased to announce that their esteemed Attorney David S. Chesley has received 2018 "Elite Lawyer Award" for Criminal Defense. - July 18, 2018 - Law Offices of David S. Chesley

Kelley Kronenberg Partner Jeffrey M. Wank Recognized as Daily Business Review on the Rise Honoree

Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, is proud to announce that Partner Jeffrey M. Wank was selected as an On the Rise honoree by the Daily Business Review. Lawyers selected for this honor are recognized as legal overachievers under the age of 40 who are standouts in their respective... - July 18, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg

The Association of Legal Administrators Joins the Global Legal Blockchain Consortium

The Association of Legal Administrators is the first membership association to become part of the Global Legal Blockchain Consortium (GLBC), joining more than 30 large companies, law firms, software companies and universities. The GLBC exists to develop standards that govern the use of blockchain... - July 17, 2018 - Association of Legal Administrators

California Band Releases "Immigrantes" Single to Raise Money for Immigrant Families

A new song called "Inmigrantes" by a California   Mexi-Americana band will raise money for immigrants jailed in the recent border crackdown. Califuegos will donate 50 percent of the 2018 profits from the song “Inmigrantes" to the ACLU, Texas Civil Rights Project, and RAICES, nonprofits that promote justice by providing free and low-cost legal services to under-served   immigrant families. - July 16, 2018 - Califuegos

Real Estate Attorney Edward Canterbury Elected to Henderson Franklin's Executive Committee

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Edward Canterbury has been elected to serve on the firm’s Executive Committee for a three-year term. Canterbury joined Henderson Franklin in September 2005 and was elected a stockholder in 2011. He is Florida... - July 14, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.

Almudena Arcelus, Principal, Analysis Group to Speak at TKG’s Understanding and Analyzing the Legal and Economic Considerations in Antitrust Damages Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Almudena Arcelus, Principal, Analysis Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding and Analyzing the Legal and... - July 14, 2018 - The Knowledge Group

Local Pastor/Music Producer Initiates a Petition for New Legislation to Protect Unwitting Online American Shoppers After Alleged Amazon.com Purchase

Tyrone Holmes of BBE NYC says, “Updated laws are needed to protect American consumers from such negligence, fraud, misuse of power, corporate irresponsibility, and other such harmful acts which should now be looked at and drafted into new legislation by the US Congress as a law.” After... - July 13, 2018 - BBE NYC

2018 Super Lawyers Names 13 Jones Foster Attorneys

Jones Foster is proud to announce that 13 attorneys, over half of its Shareholders, have been named in the 2018 edition of Super Lawyers, an honor less than five percent of lawyers statewide are selected to receive each year. Super Lawyers is a national rating service of outstanding lawyers who... - July 13, 2018 - Jones Foster

Samantha Lunn, Partner, Husch Blackwell to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s FRCP’s Recent Developments and Amendments: What Lies Ahead in 2018 Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Samantha Lunn, Partner, Husch Blackwell will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “FRCP’s Recent Developments and Amendments:... - July 13, 2018 - The Knowledge Group

Ryan Hackney, Attorney, AZA to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s FRCP’s Recent Developments and Amendments: What Lies Ahead in 2018 Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Ryan Hackney, Attorney, AZA will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “FRCP’s Recent Developments and Amendments: What Lies... - July 12, 2018 - The Knowledge Group

Florida Trend Recognizes Jones Foster Attorneys as 2018 Legal Elite

Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. is pleased to announce that five attorneys have been named in the 2018 edition of Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, an annual publication that recognizes top lawyers in the state as selected by their peers. Notably, less than 2 percent of attorneys... - July 11, 2018 - Jones Foster

Neto Financial Group Opens Office in Nashville, Tennessee

Neto Financial Group Inc., an Accounting, Tax, and Wealth Advisory firm founded in Miami, Florida, has opened an office in Nashville, Tennessee. Elizabeth Morton, CPA, and Arturo Neto, CFA, CPWA, opened the office in early June to provide a full suite of financial services to small business owners... - July 10, 2018 - Neto Financial Group

Morris Hall, PLLC Welcomes New Phoenix Attorney

The law firm of Morris Hall is pleased to welcome Michael Halliday to Its Phoenix and Mesa Offices. - July 10, 2018 - Morris Hall PLLC

Stephanie A. Henrick Named a 2018 Lawyer on the Fast Track

High Swartz attorney, Stephanie A. Henrick, was recently awarded the prestigious honor of being one of The Legal Intelligencer’s 2018 Lawyers on the Fast Track. Ms. Henrick was awarded the honor after a panel of five members judged legal professionals across the state. A total of 30... - July 08, 2018 - High Swartz LLP

Lee C. Falke, Esq. Recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Lee C. Falke, Esq. of Dayton, Ohio has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 61 years in the field of law. About Lee C. Falke, Esq. Lee Falke, Esq. is the Manager of Falke and Dunphy LLC,... - July 04, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide

Robert Golan, PC of Golan & Masiakos Provides Safety Tip Sheet for Taxi & Ridesharing Service Drivers

Robert Golan, PC of Golan & Masiakos, Provides Safety Tip Sheet for Taxi, Uber and Lyft Drivers. - July 03, 2018 - Robert Golan, PC

Four Kelley Kronenberg Lawyers Listed in the 2018 Florida Super Lawyers Magazine

Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, announced that firm partners Dennis J. LeVine and Louis Reinstein have been selected to the 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list. Additionally, Partner Jeffrey M. Wank and Attorney Marc A. Marra were selected for inclusion in the 2018 Florida Rising Stars... - July 01, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg

Amanda Barritt Among Inaugural Class of Florida Condominium & Planned Development Experts

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Amanda Barritt has achieved the highest certification by The Florida Bar in Condominium & Planned Development Law. Board certified lawyers’ experience and competency have been rigorously evaluated and have... - June 30, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.

Kelley Kronenberg Adds Liliana Lyon to Expanding Marketing Department

Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, announced that Liliana Lyon has joined the firm’s Marketing Department as Marketing Project Manager. In this newly created position, Lyon will oversee the development and execution of key marketing initiatives, including digital marketing,... - June 30, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg

Wassenaar Arrangement, Latvian’s Export and Import Controls to be Discussed at Defence Exports Conference

SMi Reports: SMi releases seven key reasons to attend the 13th annual Defence Exports conference. - June 30, 2018 - SAE Media Group

Kelley Kronenberg Welcomes Vadim Fesenko to Its Miami Office

Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, announced that Vadim Fesenko has joined the firm’s Miami office as an Attorney. Fesenko assists in handling matters related to Insurance Defense Litigation, Property and Casualty Claims, and Complex Commercial and Construction Disputes. Prior... - June 29, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg

High Swartz Partner Mary Cushing Doherty Named LLS Woman of the Year

High Swartz partner and chair of the firm’s Family Law practice, Mary Cushing Doherty, was recently awarded the prestigious honor of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year for the Philadelphia area. - June 29, 2018 - High Swartz LLP

Henderson Franklin Expands Trust and Estate Department and Welcomes Attorney Christopher Price

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Christopher Price has joined the firm’s Trust and Estate department. Price assists clients by developing their estate plan, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, living wills and... - June 29, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.

Twenty-Three Henderson Franklin Attorneys Recognized by 2018 Florida Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars Magazine

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that twenty-three (23) lawyers were selected for inclusion in the 2018 Florida Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists appearing in Florida Super Lawyers® magazine. While only 5% of lawyers in the entire State are named to... - June 29, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.

International Law Firm Merritz Expands Its Operations to Uzbekistan

As the Country is Going Through Rapid Transformation to Become a Leading Investment Destination, It’s Seeing an Evolution of Legal Services to Match Such Growth - June 28, 2018 - Merritz Law Firm in Uzbekistan

Kelley Kronenberg Welcomes Adam M. Berger and Brian R. Grimm to Its Chicago Office

Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, has added two lawyers to its Chicago office with the additions of Adam M. Berger as a Partner and Brian R. Grimm as an Attorney. Berger, who was previously an owner of a small Chicago-based litigation firm, merged his successful litigation practice... - June 27, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg

Orlando Bail Bonds Agency Launches Tips for Personal Safety

Orlando, FL 33rd Street Bail Bonds Offers Tips for Summer Time Safety. - June 27, 2018 - 33rd Street Bail Bonds

Forrest J. Bass Appointed to Florida Bar’s Wills, Trusts and Estates Certification Committee

President-elect of The Florida Bar, Michelle R. Suskauer, appointed attorney Forrest J. Bass to serve on the Wills, Trusts & Estates Certification Committee beginning July 1, 2018. - June 27, 2018 - Farr Law Firm

New York Judge Green Lights Opioid Cost Recovery Litigation

In yet another landmark victory for the Napoli Shkolnik team, Judge Jerry Garguilo brushed aside a procedural motion and allowed the fight for fair compensation to go on. Paul J. Napoli is Co-Lead Counsel in the New York Opioid Cost Recovery Litigation. “The result itself was not too... - June 26, 2018 - Napoli Shkolnik PLLC

Walter J. Adams, Jr. of Berkley Alliance Explores Construction Litigation Trends at DRI Construction Law Seminar

Walter J. Adams, Jr., vice president and senior claims examiner at Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, recently explored the latest Trends in Construction Litigation at the DRI Construction Law Seminar held in Nashville, Tennessee. During the panel discussion, Adams and his colleagues... - June 26, 2018 - Berkley Alliance Managers

The White Law Group Announces the Filing of a FINRA Arbitration Claim Against IBN Financial Services, Inc.

FINRA Claim Alleges Unsuitable Investing in High-Risk Private Placements - June 25, 2018 - The White Law Group, LLC

BlitzPredict Launches Online Sports Information Platform Powered by Blockchain Technology

With Supreme Court Ruling Enabling U.S. Sports Gambling, Blockchain Ledgers Provide New Level of Transparency as Industry Expands - June 23, 2018 - BlitzPredict

2018 Florida Super Lawyers Recognizes Seven Farr Law Firm Attorneys

Florida Super Lawyers magazine has named seven of Farr Law Firm’s attorneys as either Super Lawyers® or Rising Stars. - June 23, 2018 - Farr Law Firm

Addiction Medicine Community Applauds Passage of House’s Bipartisan Legislative Package to Combat the Opioid Addiction & Overdose Epidemic

Bipartisan Legislative Package Lays Groundwork for Systemic Changes to America’s Addiction Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Support Delivery Systems - June 22, 2018 - The American Society of Addiction Medicine

Attorney-Mediators Present Workshop to Improve Client Satisfaction and Attorney Well Being

Attorney-Mediators, Elliot Hicks and Brenda Waugh traveled to Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, West Virginia to present their workshop: "How to Make your Law Practice Look Less Like a Cage Match and More Like Mediation" as part of the West Virginia University's "summer school" CLE. During the workshop, attorneys earned 3 ethics credits discovering ways to improve their own mental wellbeing by incorporating traditional mediation skills into their law practices. - June 22, 2018 - Brenda Waugh

Family Law Attorney, Melissa M. Boyd Moderates MBA Family Law Section Meeting

High Swartz partner, Melissa M. Boyd recently moderated the Montgomery Bar Association Family Law Section Meeting held on June 6. The topic of the program was “Avoiding the Pitfalls of QDRO’s and the Valuation and Division of Retirement Benefits.” - June 22, 2018 - High Swartz LLP

Lisa Bragança Selected for Esteemed Lawyers of America

Chicago attorney Lisa Bragança fights aggressively for consumers who are victims of financial misconduct, and she’s a dedicated advocate for the disabled. Her dedication to clients, community service, and professional achievements are recognized and honored today with her selection for admission to the Esteemed Lawyers of America (ELOA). - June 21, 2018 - Esteemed Lawyers of America

PHP and Press of Fremont Payne Have Joined Forces to Meet Growing Demands of Electronic Filing in Appellate Courts

PHP, the industry leading appellate services provider, and Press of Fremont Payne have joined forces to meet the growing demands of electronic filing in appellate courts. As PHP’s fourth such acquisition, Fremont Payne will further strengthen PHP’s presence as the number one appellate services provider in the industry. - June 20, 2018 - PrintingHouse Press

Six Grant Fridkin Pearson, P.A. Attorneys Named 2018 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Grant Fridkin Pearson, P.A., a Southwest Florida law firm, announced that six of their attorneys were recognized as 2018 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in the "Florida Super Lawyers" magazine. No more than five percent of the lawyers in Florida are selected by Florida Super... - June 19, 2018 - Grant Fridkin Pearson, P.A.

Take Command Health Unveils Free, First-of-Its-Kind QSEHRA Guide for Small Businesses