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AlphaFlow Launches "Tax Implications of Crowdfunding" eBook
The release of "Tax Implications Of Crowdfunding," an eBook examining tax issues investors face as they invest through real estate crowdfunding. - July 12, 2017 - AlphaFlow
30-Year-Old EPA Wetlands Case Takes Favorable Turn for Aggrieved Pennsylvania Farmer
The Kogan Law Group, P.C. Reports How a Federal Court’s Reopening of a 1990 EPA-Farmer Wetlands Case for New Discovery and the Filing of $8 Million of Administrative Claims Against the Government May Facilitate the Resolution of a Very Costly Legal Dispute. - July 12, 2017 - The Kogan Law Group, P.C.
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Maximizing Opportunities and Mitigating Risks in Enterprise Risk Management Live Webcast
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: “Maximizing Opportunities and Mitigating Risks in Enterprise Risk Management Live Webcast.” This two-hour... - July 12, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
RawlsMcNelis Changes Firm Name to Rawls Law Group, Continues Focus on Healthcare and Other Practice Areas
Well known healthcare law firm, formerly known as RawlsMcNelis, today announced it will change its name to Rawls Law Group, P.C. With offices in Richmond, Norfolk and Fairfax, Rawls Law Group will continue to focus on its growing healthcare law practice, as well as its nationwide Federal Tort Claims and vaccination injury practices. - July 12, 2017 - Rawls Law Group
Partners and Attorneys at Spohrer Dodd Named to Super Lawyers Annual Lists
Three partners chosen for Super Lawyers list and two attorneys named to Florida Rising Stars list. - July 12, 2017 - Spohrer & Dodd
USLegal Brings Forms Database to Legal Club
Leading online publisher provides custom solution for accessing state-specific legal documents nationwide. - July 11, 2017 - USLegal, Inc.
Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Theresa Shirley Seeking Damages for Multiple Myeloma Allegedly Caused by Benzene Exposure
On June 16, 2017, Duane Shirley filed a complaint which alleges that his wife, Theresa Shirley, contracted multiple myeloma and eventually died because of benzene she was exposed to while she grew up and went to school near the Wood River Refinery in Roxana, Illinois and the old Amoco Refinery in... - July 10, 2017 - The Dysart Law Firm
Electronic Publishing Services, Inc. Announces Upgrades to Its Form 13F Self-filing Online Workstation
Electronic Publishing Services is announcing customer requested upgrades to its Form 13F Online Workstation located at www.form13f.com. - July 10, 2017 - Electronic Publishing Services, Inc.
California Law Firm Beach Cowdrey Owen Announces Name Change to Beach Cowdrey Jenkins
Prominent California law firm Beach Cowdrey Owen, which has offices in Ventura County and Sacramento, has officially changed its name to Beach Cowdrey Jenkins, LLP, following the promotion of attorney Spencer Jenkins to ... - July 09, 2017 - Beach Cowdrey Jenkins
Spohrer Dodd is Celebrating the 10-Year Anniversary of the Law Firm’s Formation
Firm celebrates successful representation of hundreds of cases and contributions to the community. - July 07, 2017 - Spohrer & Dodd
Levik Yarian Selected for Esteemed Lawyers of America
A distinguished California advocate for children and the elderly has been selected for admission to the Esteemed Lawyers of America (ELOA). Los Angeles personal injury attorney Levik Yarian has been fighting for the rights of children, the elderly, the disabled, and others in southern California... - July 06, 2017 - Esteemed Lawyers of America
Celesq® Announces July 2017 CLE: Ethics; IP; Cybersecurity, Data Privacy and Security; Corporate, Securities, Corporate Governance
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for July 2017: Ethics Developments in IP Practice-2017 (2727IP) Live web cast: July 19, 2017 (12:00 noon ET) Anthony Lo Cicero, Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein, LLP, discusses recent developments in the law of ethics as it... - July 06, 2017 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
33rd Street Bail Bonds Launches Online Guide About Driving Under the Influence and Its Consequences
Orlando, Florida Based Bail Bond Agency Provides Guide To Educate Consumers On DUI. - July 06, 2017 - 33rd Street Bail Bonds
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Understanding Debt-Equity Classification and Factors: Impact and Implications of the New Debt-Equity Regulations
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Understanding Debt-Equity Classification and Factors: Impact and Implications of the New Debt-Equity Regulations Live Webcast. - July 04, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
American Law Society Recognizes Lee Kellert
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Lee Kellert has been accepted as a new member with ATL distinction. The America's Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - July 03, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Andrew Lampros
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Andrew Lampros has been accepted as a new member with ATL distinction. The America's Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - July 03, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Stacey Dinser-Hohl
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Stacey Dinser-Hohl has been accepted as a new member with ATL distinction. The America's Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - July 03, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Dave Rozier
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Dave Rozier has been accepted as a new member with ATL distinction. The America's Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - July 03, 2017 - American Law Society
49th Street Bail Bonds Launches Online Guide for July 4th Safety
Clearwater, Florida Bail Bond Agency Offers Tips for Staying Safe and Out of Jail this Independence Day - July 03, 2017 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
RI Law Firm Celebrates Independence Day by Re-Opening Their Office in Middletown, RI
d'Oliveira & Associates is re-opening their Middletown, RI office July , 2017 after renovations to the building. - July 01, 2017 - d'Oliveira & Associates
Private Investigator in Greensboro | Victory Investigations Now Offering Digital Forensics to Clients
Digital evidence, particularly deleted data from cell phones and computers can enhance a client's case and tilt the scale of justice in their favor. Victory Investigators are Certified Digital Forensic Examiners & have the best equipment in the industry. - July 01, 2017 - Private Investigator in Greensboro | Victory Investigations
USLegalForms.com Highlights 5 Tips for Being Legally Prepared for Summer Travel Season
Organizing legal affairs before leaving home can help provide peace of mind if there is an emergency while on vacation. - June 30, 2017 - USLegal, Inc.
LaBovick LaBovick & Diaz Attorney Wins Prestigious Awards Head of Maritime Law Division Recognized by Legal Community
LaBovick LaBovick & Diaz is pleased to announce that attorney Peter Hunt, Esq., has won the prestigious Young Lawyers’ Section Chairman’s Award from the Florida Justice Association. Hunt, who heads LaBovick’s Maritime Law division, is recognized for his outstanding work and... - June 30, 2017 - LaBovick, LaBovick & Diaz
Altoma Real Estate Advisors LLC Announces Closing Over $70,000,000 in 8 Months
Altoma, a CRE debt and equity placement shop based in California, closed $72,479,500 in debt financing spanning 14 transactions from early October 2016 to early June 2017. The placements included acquisitions and refinances for repeat and new clients alike, further bolstering a track record for executing as promised and exceeding expectations. - June 30, 2017 - Altoma Real Estate Advisors, Inc.
American Law Society Recognizes Carly Siegel
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Carly Siegel has been accepted as a new member. - June 30, 2017 - American Law Society
Fisher Phillips to Host Workshop to Address Substance Abuse and Mental Conditions in the Workplace; Over 25% of U.S. Employees Are in Need of Mental Health Services
Over 25% of U.S. Employees Are in Need of Mental Health Services. Fisher Phillips will host a a Lunch and Learn series on July 13/August 24 at Maggiano’s at NorthPark to help guide employers on how to approach substance abuse and mental conditions in the workplace. - June 30, 2017 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Andrew S. Jick, Attorney, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld 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 Andrew S. Jick, Attorney, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “TCPA in the 2017... - June 30, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Fisher Phillips Named Dallas Business Journal's 2017 Best Places to Work in North Texas
The Dallas office of Fisher Phillips, a leading labor and employment law firm in the United States, has been named to the Dallas Business Journal’s 2017 Best Places to Work in North Texas list. The Best Place to Work Program has showcased exceptional North Texas organizations for the last 15... - June 30, 2017 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Express Homebuyers USA, LLC Files Suit Over Use of the Phrase “We Buy Houses”
Lawsuit seeks cancellation of WBH’s U.S. trademark registration for the widely-used phrase “We Buy Houses.” - June 29, 2017 - Express Homebuyers
Jarad M. Lucan, Attorney, Shipman & Goodwin LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Is the Grass Greener for NLRB Under Trump Administration? Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jarad M. Lucan, Attorney, Shipman & Goodwin LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Is the Grass Greener for NLRB Under... - June 29, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Atkinson-Baker Now Providing Electronic Exhibits for Depositions
Atkinson-Baker Court Reporters (https://www.depo.com/), a court reporting firm, is currently offering electronic exhibits for depositions. This service allows for easier handling of exhibits, particularly for web conferencing and remote deposition services. The electronic exhibit service utilizes... - June 28, 2017 - Atkinson-Baker, Inc
Petrina Hall McDaniel, Partner, Dentons 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 Petrina Hall McDaniel, Partner, Dentons will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “TCPA in the 2017 Landscape: Looking Ahead Live... - June 28, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Nine Henderson Franklin Attorneys Honored as Florida Trend Magazine's 2017 Legal Elite
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorneys Matthew Belcastro, Michael Corso, Thomas Gunderson, Russell Schropp and Robert Shearman were named to the 2017 Florida Trend Magazine's Legal Elite.® To compile the list, Florida Trend asked actively practicing... - June 28, 2017 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
American Law Society Recognizes Patricia Irene James
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Patricia Irene James has been accepted as a new member with ATL distinction. The America's Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - June 28, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Andrew Cooper
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Andrew Cooper has been accepted as a new member. - June 28, 2017 - American Law Society
Celebrity Chef Ralph Pagano Injured in Explosion at Restaurant in Bimini
Celebrity Chef Ralph Pagano, owner of numerous South Florida restaurants including Naked Taco, Naked Crab and Naked Lunch and host of the Lifetime TV network cooking show “All Mixed Up” was severely burned in an explosion at his new restaurant in Bimini, Bahamas on Thursday, June 22,... - June 27, 2017 - Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath
MDO Partners’ Richard Montes De Oca Elected to the Executive Council of the Florida Bar International Law Section
Election announced at the 67th Annual Florida Bar Convention. - June 27, 2017 - MDO Partners
North Shore Law Group, Ltd. Welcomes Madeline Wines to the Firm as a Law Clerk
Madeline Wines joins North Shore Law Group, Ltd. a boutique Chicago-land family law and criminal defense firm. - June 27, 2017 - North Shore Law Group, Ltd.
Zito LLC Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Two of Cal Ripken, Jr.’s Companies, CRJ, Inc., and Ripken Baseball Camps and Clinics LLC
Zito LLC filed suit in the District of Maryland against two of Cal Ripken, Jr.’s companies, CRJ, Inc. and Ripken Baseball Camps and Clinics LLC, case No. 1:17-cv-1733, for patent infringement of User-Specific Dispensing System. - June 26, 2017 - Zito LLC
Tracy Briles Selected for Esteemed Lawyers of America
A distinguished California advocate for justice has been selected for admission to the Esteemed Lawyers of America. California attorney Tracy Briles has been practicing law in California since 1995, and since 2000, as the founding attorney and Managing Partner of Briles Law Group, she has advocated... - June 24, 2017 - Esteemed Lawyers of America
Jeffrey L. Kaloustian Selected for Esteemed Lawyers of America
A passionate California advocate for global human rights has been chosen for admission to the Esteemed Lawyers of America. The Law Office of Jeffrey L. Kaloustian is a criminal defense and personal injury firm based in Oakland. Attorney Kaloustian brings his full legal expertise and personal... - June 23, 2017 - Esteemed Lawyers of America
Moye White Welcomes Associate Rebecca Smock
Rebecca Smock has joined the Denver law firm, Moye White, as an associate. Smock was previously an associate at DLA Piper in New York City, where she represented clients in a variety of corporate matters. - June 23, 2017 - Moye White
Roger Dodd, Partner at Spohrer Dodd, Helps Breathe New Life Into a Century Old Book
Dodd contributed to most recent edition of “The Art of Cross-Examination.” - June 23, 2017 - Spohrer & Dodd
Mind Merchants Named as One of the 20 Most Promising Risk Management Solution Providers in 2017
Mind Merchants, a pioneer firm in the ITELS (Tech Enabled Legal Services) sector based out of India is pleased to announce that it has been named as 20 Most Promising Risk Management Solution Providers 2017 India by CIO Review Magazine. - June 23, 2017 - Mind Merchant Global Pvt Ltd
Petro Cohen Law Firm and Kids’ Chance of New Jersey Announce 2017 Scholarship Recipient
For the fourth consecutive year, Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo has partnered with Kids’ Chance of New Jersey (KCNJ) to award a student with financial hardship a scholarship. The scholarship benefits young adults enduring financial burdens due to the loss or serious injury of a parent during a workplace accident. The 2017-18 scholarship recipient is once again Scott Kwiatek of South Amboy, NJ, currently pursuing a Bachelors of Arts degree in Business at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. - June 23, 2017 - Petro Cohen, P.C.
United Federation of Special Police & Security Officers Elects Charles "Chip" Strebeck President
Chip Strebeck elected President of United Federation of Special Police and Security Officers, replacing Ralph Purdy who continues as President Emeritus. - June 22, 2017 - United Federation of Special Police & Security Officers, Inc.
Defence Exports 2017: 4 Exclusive Workshops from BAE, Global Legal Services, SECURUS and the US Department of Commerce
SMi Group’s 12th annual Defence Exports Conference, taking place on the 27th & 28th of September in Rome, will showcase 4 exclusive workshops that will highlight best practice for complying with export controls and regulations led by key sector experts. Pre-conference workshops on... - June 21, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson Announces New Partner
Denver-based law firm Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson announced that Kurt Leeper has been elected partner. Leeper’s practice focuses on corporate and securities matters and mergers and acquisitions, with a particular focus on the representation of financial institutions. - June 21, 2017 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Spohrer Dodd Paralegal Named Treasurer of the Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.
Jennifer Heape will begin her term as treasurer on July 1. - June 21, 2017 - Spohrer & Dodd
Henderson Franklin Welcomes the 2017 Summer Associate Class
Four Law Students Gain "On-the-Job" Training at Henderson Franklin this Summer. - June 21, 2017 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.