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Sharon Reuler Reaches 10 Year Super Lawyers Milestone
Dallas-based real estate attorney Sharon Reuler was selected to the 2017 Texas Super Lawyers list in Real Estate for the tenth consecutive year by Thomson Reuters. - September 07, 2017 - Sharon Reuler, PC
National Bar Association Denounces DACA Reversal; Calls on Congress to Fill Trump’s Intellectual and Ethical Void
“When the authors of the United States Constitution sought to outline a vision, and lay the foundation for our democracy, children were not excluded from the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness. We cannot turn our backs on innocent children to aid in fulfilling a campaign promise, nor can we permit the misaligned values and self-serving agendas of this Administration to undermine the character and integrity of our nation." -- NBA President Juan R. Thomas - September 06, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Pharmaceutical Antitrust Enforcement Under Trump Administration: Trends, Developments and Updates
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: “Pharmaceutical Antitrust Enforcement Under Trump Administration: Trends, Developments and Updates Live... - September 06, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
The New LawRecorder App: First to Provide Formatted Transcriptions on iPhone and Android
LawRecorder is the first transcription app to let users upload, view and record from templates and forms. Simple to use. Formatted transcriptions to phone and e-mail in 24 hrs. or less. In Google Play and i-Tunes. - September 05, 2017 - LawRecorder
BCG Attorney Search Announces the Summer 2017 State of the Legal Hiring Market
BCG Attorney Search releases the Summer 2017 State of the Law Firm Hiring Market, an update on booming legal practice areas. The report includes recent hiring trends in the legal sector and legal recruiting across the US. - September 04, 2017 - BCG Attorney Search
National Bar Association Organizing Members to Support Hurricane Harvey Recovery Efforts Legal Experts Offer Guidance in the Face of Devastation
“We must call upon our lawmakers to heed the clarion call to action and make sure that they honor their duty to ensure that we have a federal budget that includes funding for FEMA as well as National Flood Insurance Programs. The NBA implores Congress to not play political games with the lives of those who have lost so much in life and property.” - NBA President Juan R. Thomas - September 03, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
USLegal.com Provides Resource Center to Assist Victims of Hurricane Harvey
Online tools are available to help people get their legal affairs in order and to better address legal matters in the aftermath of the storm. - September 02, 2017 - USLegal, Inc.
National Bar Association Stands with Transgender Community; Banning Transgender Military Applicants Will Only Weaken U.S. Military
"The arbitrary announcement by the President of the United States to ban transgender applicants from serving in the military not only validates the prevailing feeling of intense anxiety within the community but serves to weaken the U.S. military at a time of expanding global instability." –Juan R. Thomas - September 02, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
Robert N. Michaelson, Attorney, Rich Michaelson Magaliff Moser, LLP to Speak at TKG’s Recent Developments in Bankruptcy Law Webcast
Robert N. Michaelson, Attorney, Rich Michaelson Magaliff Moser, LLP to Speak at TKG’s Recent Developments in Bankruptcy Law: Navigating the Chapter 11 Landscape in 2017 Live Webcast - September 02, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Lindsey Fisher, Director, Stout to Speak at TKG’s Determining Reasonable Royalty Damages: Fundamentals, Methodologies, and Key Issues Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lindsey Fisher, Director, Stout will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Determining Reasonable Royalty Damages: Fundamentals,... - September 02, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Brewster Rawls Named in the Virginia Lawyers Weekly “Leaders in the Law” Class of 2017
Rawls Law Group is pleased to congratulate its President and Founder of Rawls Law Group, Brewster S. Rawls, for being named in the Virginia Lawyers Weekly “Leaders in the Law” Class of 2017. Virginia Lawyers Weekly has published its list for twelve years, and this awards program... - September 02, 2017 - Rawls Law Group
Fort Myers Attorney Traci McKee Honored as One of Southwest Florida's Top 40 Under 40
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Traci McKee was selected as one of Gulfshore Business magazine’s 40 Under 40. The 40 Under 40 list honors local young professionals who have distinguished themselves in their professions and in... - September 01, 2017 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Mark N. Parry, Partner, Moses & Singer to Speak at TKG’s Recent Developments in Bankruptcy Law Webcast
Mark N. Parry, Partner, Moses & Singer to Speak at TKG’s Recent Developments in Bankruptcy Law: Navigating the Chapter 11 Landscape in 2017 Live Webcast - September 01, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Richard Goldman, Senior Legal Content Specialist, Debtwire to Speak at TKG’s Recent Developments in Bankruptcy Law Webcast
Richard Goldman, Senior Legal Content Specialist, Debtwire to Speak at TKG’s Recent Developments in Bankruptcy Law: Navigating the Chapter 11 Landscape in 2017 Live Webcast - September 01, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Sr. Counsel James S. Brady, Esq. Recognized on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sr. Counsel James S. Brady, Esq. of Grand Rapids, Michigan was recognized on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City on July 19, 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of law. About Sr. - August 29, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Attorney Evan Chadwick Successfully Completes Drug Recognition Expert Training
Attorney Chadwick completes Drug Recognition Expert Training to further his knowledge base in defending Vermont DUI criminal charges. - August 29, 2017 - Chadwick Law
National Bar Association President Issues Statement on President Trump’s Pardon of Former Sheriff Joseph Arpaio
"By granting this pardon Trump has undermined the rule of law, pandered to hate, impugned the integrity of the judiciary, and confirmed what people of good conscience can no longer deny." -National Bar Association President Juan Thomas - August 27, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Paul Shuman to Business & Tax Division
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Paul Shuman has joined the firm as an attorney in the Business & Tax Division. Shuman devotes his practice to assist clients with business transactions and tax matters. More specifically, he analyzes the... - August 27, 2017 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Texas Attorney Sharon Reuler Appointed to State Bar Section Committee
Dallas-based real estate attorney Sharon Reuler is a charter member of the select Common Interest Ownership Committee. - August 27, 2017 - Sharon Reuler, PC
Kathie W. Condon is Named Professional of the Year by the International Association of Who’s Who
Kathie W. Condon of Hoover, Alabama is recognized by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who for exemplary achievements in the field of Medical Legal Consulting. - August 25, 2017 - International Association of Who's Who
Cognia Law Makes New Appointments, Including Market-Leading Financial Services Lawyer, Justin Ridl, as Global Head of Legal Services
Cognia Law, a next-generation provider of legal, compliance and risk management services headquartered in London, has announced the appointment of Justin Ridl as Global Head of Legal Services, along with the appointment of Michelle Rothuysen and Arianne Vanden Berghe to Cognia Law’s... - August 25, 2017 - Cognia Law
Family Court Frustration Leads to Billboard in New Orleans
An anonymous mother pays for billboard in New Orleans in an effort to educate Family Court judges on Cluster B personality disorders such as narcissistic personality disorder. - August 24, 2017 - One Mom's Battle
Cachet Financial Services Enjoys Rising Profile
Fast-Growing ACH Firm Makes Google's First Page of Results in Wake of Trademark Dispute - August 23, 2017 - Cachet Financial Services
Lilian D. Hoats, Esq., Selected for Esteemed Lawyers of America
One of Los Angeles’ premiere family law and divorce attorneys, Lilian Demonteverde Hoats has nearly 25 years of legal experience in southern California, and more importantly, hundreds of satisfied clients. Today, in honor of her many professional achievements and her dedicated commitment to... - August 23, 2017 - Esteemed Lawyers of America
Cindy Barton is Presented the Award of Distinction by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who
Cindy Barton of Vernal, Utah, recognized by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who for exemplary achievements in the field of Law. - August 23, 2017 - International Association of Who's Who
Jim Peddle Has Joined the International Business Brokers Association, Inc. (IBBA.Org)
Playbook Advisory announced today that Jim Peddle, President & Founder, has joined the largest business brokerage association in the United States. The IBBA is an association of professionals providing merger & acquisition services to business owners. Mr. Peddle is one of five business brokers affiliated with the IBBA from Chicago and one of 27 in Illinois. - August 22, 2017 - Jim Peddle
HK Legal Group, P.A. Has Moved Offices Effective August 21, 2017
HK Legal Group, a real estate/insurance/criminal defense/litigation South Florida law firm located in Boca Raton, FL, has moved offices to 1600 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 504A, Boca Raton, FL 33432. - August 22, 2017 - HK Legal Group, P.A.
Clifford L. Hammond, Senior Attorney, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC 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 Clifford L. Hammond will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The NLRB Joint Employer Doctrine: Exploring 2017 Trends and... - August 22, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Lead Costa Rica Private Investigation Firm WillSpy Expands
WillSpy’s services in Costa Rica are now available to all of Central America, Africa and St. Maarten. - August 21, 2017 - Costa Rica Private Investigator - WillSpy
Konrad Legal is Making Way for Startups in Thailand
The Bangkok-based legal firm, Konrad Legal is encouraging business opportunities in Thailand for foreigners by providing end-to-end legal solutions to the foreign entrepreneurs. - August 19, 2017 - Konrad Legal Company Limited
Orr & Reno Attorneys Listed Among The Best Lawyers in America: Eight Attorneys Recognized in Wide Range of Practice Areas; Kerouac Named "Lawyer of the Year"
Eight attorneys from the Concord law firm of Orr & Reno have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of "The Best Lawyers in America." Peter Burger, William L. Chapman, Judith A. Fairclough, Susan S. Geiger, Margaret Kerouac, James E. Morris, Douglas L. Patch... - August 19, 2017 - Orr & Reno
Legal Shred Earns Position on the 2017 Inc. 5000 List
The identity protection specialists ranked 1392 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. - August 19, 2017 - Legal Shred, Inc.
Frank E. Piscitelli, Jr., of the Piscitelli Law Firm, Has Been Selected as an Ohio 2018 Super Lawyer
Frank E. Piscitelli, Jr., of the Piscitelli Law Firm, has been selected as an Ohio 2018 Super Lawyer. Selection as a Super Lawyer is based on peer nominations and evaluations, independent research. Frank represents people seriously injured or killed in traffic crashes, and by medical negligence, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. #GetFrankGetJustice - August 19, 2017 - The Piscitelli Law Firm
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on The NLRB Joint Employer Doctrine: Exploring 2017 Trends and Developments
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: “The NLRB Joint Employer Doctrine: Exploring 2017 Trends and Developments Live Webcast.” This two-hour... - August 19, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Cantor Colburn is the #1 Law Firm for Handling Mayo/Myriad Rejections
Recent Federal cases Mayo and Myriad have it difficult for pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences companies to obtain patent protection for their innovative new drugs, diagnostic tests, or medical procedures. The ability to obtain strong patent protection, notwithstanding these decisions, has therefore become an important need. Cantor Colburn is pleased to announce that it is the #1 law firm in the country for handling § 101 rejections on biotech, pharma, and life sciences applications. - August 18, 2017 - Cantor Colburn LLP
Three Rawls Law Group Attorneys Named to the 2018 Best Lawyers® List
Rawls Law Group is pleased to congratulate 3 lawyers who have been included in the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Anisa Kelley, Joseph T. McFadden and Brewster Rawls were included in the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for their excellence in practice areas related to... - August 18, 2017 - Rawls Law Group
Best Lawyers® Once Again Recognizes Petro Cohen Law Firm Founding Partner Frank Petro
For the twenty third consecutive year, Frank A. Petro, Esq. of Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo, P.C. has been named to the prestigious Best Lawyers in America list. Frank Petro, a founding partner at PCPM, heads the Workers’ Compensation Department and is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Workers’ Compensation Law Attorney, which is the highest specialty certification available to New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers. - August 18, 2017 - Petro Cohen, P.C.
Emerich and Hackett Named in 2018 Best Lawyers®
Guy S. Emerich and Jack O. Hackett II, directors at Farr Law Firm, have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Emerich was recognized by Best Lawyers® for his work in Trusts and Estates and has received this honor for twelve... - August 17, 2017 - Farr Law Firm
Fisher Phillips Denver Partners Selected to The Best Lawyers in America 2018
Four partners in the Denver office of Fisher Phillips - Todd Fredrickson, Darin Mackender, Susan Schaecher, and Danielle Urban - have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018. - August 17, 2017 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Two Moye White Partners Named “Lawyers of the Year,” Nine Selected to The Best Lawyers in America 2018
Moye White LLP announced that two of the firm's partners, David Arkell and Rebecca DeCook, have been named to the Best Lawyers® 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" in Denver. In addition to Arkell and DeCook, a further seven Moye White partners have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018. - August 17, 2017 - Moye White
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson Partners Named to The Best Lawyers in America 2018
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson announced that three of the firm's partners, Tom Bieging, John Podvin, and Steve Shapiro, have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018. - August 17, 2017 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
National Bar Association President Announces Affiliate Chapters to Provide Pro Bono Legal Services
In response to Trump retracting denunciation of white supremacist responsibility for Charlottesville tragedy, members of the National Bar Association (NBA) will not remain silent in the face of the clear and present danger presented by an apparent sympathizer of the white nationalist movement in the White House. - August 16, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
Care For Cops Hosts Twelfth Annual Charity Golf Shootout September 4
The Twelfth Annual Charity Golf Classic celebrates the great work of Georgia law enforcement officers and raises funds to support the families of those who have fallen in the line of duty. The Tournament includes raffle prizes, auction items, as well as long drive, closest to pin and putt competitions. - August 16, 2017 - Care For Cops, LLC.
Susan Peckett Witkin, Partner, Blank Rome LLP, to Speak at TKG’s IRS’ New FATCA Agreements and Regulations: What Your Firm Should Start Doing Now Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Susan Peckett Witkin, Partner, Blank Rome LLP will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “IRS’ New FATCA Agreements and... - August 16, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
John Naylor Receives Best Lawyers in America 2018 Distinction
This is Naylor’s fourth consecutive year being recognized. - August 16, 2017 - Naylor & Braster, Attorneys at Law
Brian Kindsvater Creates Guide to Copyright of Patents Law Useful for Patent Holders and Artists
Brian Kindsvater is pleased to announce the creation of a new and unique resource providing information about whether patents are subject to copyright law. The web page at http://kindsvater.com/patent-copyright.html provides answers to common questions about the subject, important for businesses... - August 16, 2017 - Brian Kindsvater
Fisher Phillips Recognized for Leading Collaboration by BTI Consulting Group
Fisher Phillips, with offices in Dallas and Houston, is one of 54 law firms chosen nationally by BTI Consulting Group for Leading Collaboration. - August 16, 2017 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Three Associates Promoted to Partner at Beach Cowdrey Jenkins
Beach Cowdrey Jenkins, preeminent law firm with offices in Ventura and Sacramento, CA, announces the promotion of three of its associates to partner. - August 16, 2017 - Beach Cowdrey Jenkins
National Bar Association Statement as Trump Evolves on White Supremacy and Hate – Two Days Later
NBA President, Juan Thomas states, "Trump's evolution in his anti-white supremacy position leaves reasonable doubt as to the truth of his conviction." - August 15, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
Legal Ethics Institute Announces Upcoming CLE Programs in Important Ethics Issues for All Lawyers
Legal Ethics Institute has announced the following upcoming CLE web casts: Ethics and Cybersecurity: A Lawyer’s Professional Obligations under New ABA Formal Opinion 477R, Opinion 99-413, and the ABA Model Rules (2739) Live web cast: October 5, 2017 (12:00 noon ET) David Zetoony covers the... - August 15, 2017 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center