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Florida Accident Attorney, Jim Dodson Creates Helpful Guide on Brain Injuries
Florida accident attorney Jim Dodson is pleased to offer a new resource for victims of traumatic brain injuries and their families. “The Layman’s Guide to Brain Injuries: Yes, Concussions are Brain Injuries Too” is an informative guide which describes every aspect of a traumatic... - July 28, 2016 - Jim Dodson Law
Malfitano Partners Adds Board & Fiduciary Services Platform
Malfitano Partners, a unique legal and advisory group based in New York City, announced today that it has established a Board & Fiduciary Services platform under one of its operating units, Malfitano Advisors, LLC. - July 28, 2016 - Malfitano Partners
DocuPlus Establishes Ottawa Presence with Acquisition of RJM Backfile Conversion Services
DocuPlus, a leading provider of document management and litigation support solutions announces a strategic growth move with the acquisition of Ottawa based RJM Backfile Conversion Services. This acquisition will bring a unique range of technology based litigation support and document management... - July 27, 2016 - DocuPlus
Suzanne Boy to Discuss Impact of New Overtime Rule on Florida Employers on August 17
Employment Law Attorney Suzanne Boy of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. will present “Wage and Hour Compliance: What the New Rule Really Means for Florida Employers” at a breakfast meeting at Pelican Preserve Country Club in Fort Myers on Wednesday, August 17, 2016,... - July 27, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
India's Leading Legal Tech Platform Lawyersofindia.com Conducting a Seminar at NCZCC Allahabad on 30th July
Lawyersofindia.com is going to organize a seminar for the Lawyers of the Allahabad High Court to educate them about the uses of Legal Technology at the NCZCC Auditorium on Saturday, 30th July 2016. - July 27, 2016 - Lawyersofindia.com
Link Legal Search Group Completes 3rd Significant Estate Planning Placement in Past Year
Link Legal Search Group, a full service legal recruitment firm, has completed 3 significant Estate Planning placements over the past year. - July 26, 2016 - Link Legal Search Group
Anti-Money Laundering Summit to be Held at Denver Fed: Panelists Include John F. Walsh, U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado
The Independent Bankers of Colorado (IBC) and Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson (SBBO) will host second annual Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering Mile High Summit at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Denver Branch, on Thursday, August 4, 2016. In a climate where examining agencies appear... - July 23, 2016 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Ken Trujillo Joins Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Prominent litigator and former Democratic candidate for Philadelphia mayor moves law practice to Philadelphia office of Chamberlain Hrdlicka. - July 23, 2016 - Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Mark Montanaro, Managing Attorney, Montanaro Law, P.C. 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 Montanaro, Managing Attorney, MontanaroLaw, P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Promotional Sweepstakes and Contests in Social Media: Keep Your Advertisement Compliant Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, 2016 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (ET). - July 23, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
MetaJure Advances Knowledge Management for Law Firms with ILLUMINATE™
MetaJure, developer of the first automated document management system (DMS) for the legal industry, today announced the launch of a new affordable DMS extender that gives firms easy access to 100% of their intellectual property. With access to all their knowledge and the power of knowledge management, law firms gain a competitive edge. Finally, they can realize greater value from their work product, expertise and wisdom. - July 22, 2016 - MetaJure, Inc
Hon’ble Mr. Justice AK Sikri Releases LexisNexis's Book "Corporate Directors" by Ashish Makhija
LexisNexis launched "Corporate Directors - Roles, Responsibilities, Powers and Duties of Directors," at India International Centre in presence of Hon’ble Mr. Justice A K Sikri, Judge, Supreme Court of India. - July 22, 2016 - LexisNexis India
PC Legal LLC to Join the uLaw Certified Partner Program
uLaw adds to its growing team of Consultant Partners, further strengthening resources for it’s Canadian, cloud based, integrated legal practice management, general accounting and trust accounting, system. - July 22, 2016 - uLaw Practice
Bryan D. Bolton, Founding Member, Funk & Bolton, P.A., to Speak at KG’s Proposed DOL Disability Claim Regulations Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Bryan D. Bolton, Founding Member, Funk & Bolton, P.A. will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Proposed DOL Disability Claim... - July 22, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
David Bender Has Joined GTC Law Group PC as Special Counsel
GTC Law Group, one of the nation’s premier IP and M&A boutique law firms, announced today that David Bender has joined the firm as Special Counsel, Data Privacy. David comes to GTC with years of extensive litigation, counseling, and transactional experience in Privacy, Intellectual... - July 21, 2016 - GTC Law Group PC & Affiliates
Williams Family Law Welcomes Attorney Melanie J. Wender
New lawyer joins leading Bucks County divorce and child custody law firm. - July 21, 2016 - Williams Family Law, P.C.
Seven Henderson Franklin Attorneys Named to Florida Trend Magazine's 2016 Legal Elite
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorneys J. Matthew Belcastro, Michael J. Corso, Thomas H. Gunderson, Russell Schropp and Robert C. Shearman were named to the 2016 Florida Trend Magazine's Legal Elite.® To compile the list, Florida Trend asked actively... - July 21, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Taron Consulting to Join the uLaw Certified Partner Program
uLaw adds to its growing team of Consultant Partners, further strengthening resources for its Canadian, cloud-based, integrated legal practice management, general accounting and trust accounting, system. - July 21, 2016 - uLaw Practice
Kelley Kronenberg Principal Partners Howard L. Wander and Heath S. Eskalyo Named in Florida Trend Legal Elite 2016
Howard L. Wander and Heath S. Eskalyo, Principal Partners with the full service business law firm Kelley Kronenberg, were named to Florida Trend Magazine’s Florida Legal Elite for 2016. Mr. Wander was selected in the category of Insurance and Mr. Eskalyo was selected for Workers’... - July 21, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
Court Reporting Firm Huseby Inc. Expands with Acquisition of California-Based Maxene Weinberg Agency
Huseby Inc., based in Charlotte, North Carolina with offices in 12 states, has expanded its presence in California with the acquisition. - July 21, 2016 - Huseby, Inc.
Christal Sheppard, Director, Elijah J. McCoy USPTO, to Speak at KG’s Evolving Landscape of Intellectual Property Strategies: Embracing the 2016 Developments Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Christal Sheppard, Director, Elijah J. McCoy United States Patent and Trademark Office will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The... - July 20, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
49th Street Bail Bonds Launches Online Guide for Home Security Over Summer Vacation
Clearwater, Florida Bail Bond Company Offers Tips for Preventing Home Burglary Over Summer Months - July 20, 2016 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on The Evolving Landscape of Intellectual Property Strategies: Embracing the 2016 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 Evolving Landscape of Intellectual Property Strategies: Embracing the 2016 Developments Live Webcast. This two-hour... - July 20, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
CPA Global Named Sponsor at The Knowledge Group's “The Evolving Landscape of Intellectual Property Strategies: Embracing the 2016 Developments LIVE Webcast,” on 8/26/2016
CPA Global teams up with The Knowledge Group for its upcoming webcast entitled “The Evolving Landscape of Intellectual Property Strategies: Embracing the 2016 Developments LIVE Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on August 26, 2016 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET. For further... - July 20, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Managing Principal Kirby Drake Elected to State Bar of Texas Officer Positions
Klemchuk LLP, a leading intellectual property (IP), technology, and business law firm, announces the election of Kirby Drake, Managing Principal, to Vice Chair of the State Bar of Texas IP Section for 2016-2017. - July 20, 2016 - Klemchuk LLP
Orlando, Florida Bail Bond Office Joins Seminole County Regional Chamber Of Commerce
Bail Bondsman Servicing Seminole, Orange, Lake, Volusia, and Osceola Counties Joins Central Florida Chamber Organization - July 18, 2016 - 33rd Street Bail Bonds
Fort Myers Attorney Luis E. Rivera Earns Board Certification in Business Bankruptcy Law
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Luis E. Rivera successfully met all the requirements and earned nationally certification in Business Bankruptcy Law from the American Board of Certification. Rivera has broad experience in business litigation,... - July 17, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Creedon & Feliciani, P.C. Hosting Citizens Town Hall Meeting on July 20, 2016 at 6:00pm to Discuss Water Contamination Concerns, Effects Upon Residents and Legal Remedies
Creedon & Feliciani, P.C. is hosting a Citizens Town Hall on Wed., July 20, 2016, (6:00-8:00 p.m.) at Williamson’s, 500 Blair Mill Rd. Horsham, PA 19044 to discuss concerns and legal remedies of the residents regarding the PFOS/PFOA water contamination and its effects in the communities surrounding the former Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Horsham, Horsham Air Guard Station and the Naval Air Warfare Center in Warminster. - July 16, 2016 - Creedon & Feliciani, P.C.
Pennsylvania Family Law Attorney to Speak at National Business Institute Seminar
Delaware County family lawyer to present CLE on complex family law issues. - July 15, 2016 - Raffaele Puppio
Kelley Kronenberg Partner Valerie B. Barnhart Honored with the Broward County Bar Association’s 2016 Committee Chair Award
The Broward County Bar Association (BCBA) has selected Valerie B. Barnhart to receive its 2016 Committee Chair Award for her leadership as Chair of the Bar’s Technology Committee. Ms. Barnhart is a Partner with the full-service business law firm Kelley Kronenberg and is based in the... - July 15, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
Fort Myers Tax Expert Guy Whitesman to Discuss Tech Startup Legal Structures at RocketLounge
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Guy E. Whitesman will discuss “Best Practices for Configuring your Tech Startup’s Legal Structure” at The RocketLounge (“TRL”) in Fort Myers on Wednesday, July 20 at... - July 15, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
VeriPic Announces Support for the Force Protection Video Equipment LE50 Police Body Worn Camera
VeriPic, Inc., producers of the world leading Digital Evidence Management® brand software for the storage and protection of law enforcement digital data, announced today that its Evidence Storage Locker™ and Digital Evidence Manager® software systems are now fully integrated with... - July 13, 2016 - VeriPic, Inc.
Carmody MacDonald P.C. Welcomes Associate Jordan Harres
Harres concentrates her practice in the area of family law. - July 13, 2016 - Carmody MacDonald P.C.
Moye White Welcomes Three Partners, One Associate from Engel & Reiman PC: New Attorneys Bolster Moye White’s Corporate, Tax, Real Estate Capabilities
Three partners and an associate have joined Denver law firm Moye White from Engel & Reiman pc. - July 13, 2016 - Moye White
Stephen Davis Joins Carmody MacDonald P.C.
Experienced litigation associate, Stephen Davis, represents businesses and individuals in a wide variety of business disputes. - July 13, 2016 - Carmody MacDonald P.C.
S. Todd Hamby Joins Carmody MacDonald P.C.
Seasoned business litigator, S. Todd Hamby, brings more than 25 years of experience to the Firm. - July 13, 2016 - Carmody MacDonald P.C.
Carmody MacDonald P.C. Welcomes Associate Lindsay Leible
Leible concentrates her practice in the area of general civil litigation. - July 13, 2016 - Carmody MacDonald P.C.
Carmody MacDonald P.C. Welcomes Paralegal Jenna Kopff
Carmody MacDonald P.C. is pleased to announce Jenna I. Kopff has joined the firm’s litigation group as a paralegal. Kopff is a 2004 graduate of Truman State University where she majored in Justice Systems. In 2005, she obtained her Certificate of Proficiency in Legal Studies for the... - July 13, 2016 - Carmody MacDonald P.C.
David Stoeberl Elected President of Art Saint Louis
David P. Stoeberl was elected President of Art Saint Louis during a recent meeting of the Board of Directors. Stoeberl is a shareholder in the St. Louis firm of Carmody MacDonald P.C. Art Saint Louis is dedicated to enriching lives through the creative activity of our region’s contemporary... - July 13, 2016 - Carmody MacDonald P.C.
Attorney to Participate in State-Wide Mediation Program
Martinsburg attorney, Brenda Waugh, will join other West Virginia lawyer/mediators to conduct a presentation at a program at the West Virginia State Bar Annual Advanced Mediation Training. The full day session will be held at the Bridgeport Conference Center on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 and will... - July 13, 2016 - Brenda Waugh
Las Vegas Attorney Farhan Naqvi Recognized as Mountain States Super Lawyer
Farhan Naqvi, managing partner at Naqvi Injury Law, has been selected as a Mountain States Super Lawyer in the guide’s 2016 edition. Naqvi has been listed as a Super Lawyer since 2012. No more than five percent of attorneys in Nevada are selected as Super Lawyers each year, and the Mountain... - July 13, 2016 - Naqvi Injury Law
Napa County Water, Forest and Oak Woodland Protection Committee Announces Hearing to Protect Napa’s Watersheds, Water Sources & Forests
Napa County Water and Forest Protection Initiative held up by County filed litigation. A critical Superior Court hearing is set for Friday, July 15, 9:00, Napa Superior Court, 1111 Third St., Napa, CA. 94559. - July 12, 2016 - Napa Woodland Protection
Ragsdale Liggett Attorney Bo Walker Named Partner
Ragsdale Liggett PLLC attorney, John Bowen “Bo” Walker, has been named Partner at the law firm. Walker has practiced law since 2006 and is licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina. He is a litigator whose area of law is focused in personal injury, construction law, transportation... - July 09, 2016 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Nashid Ibn Ali Wins the 2016 Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice Essay Competition
Announcing Nashid Ibn Ali as the winner of the 2016 Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice Essay Competition for his essay entitled "Environmental Advocacy Through Class Actions." - July 08, 2016 - Nashid Ali
Legal Ethics Institute Announces Upcoming and On Demand CLE Programs in Ethics, Elimination of Bias, Substance Abuse-Competence, for Attorneys
Legal Ethics Institute has announced the following upcoming CLE web casts and programs now available on demand: Conflicts of Interest: Ethics Issues and Practical Solutions for Attorneys (2606) Moderated web cast: August 17, 2016 (12:00 noon ET) For attorneys who missed this web cast on February... - July 08, 2016 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
High Swartz Attorney James Shrimp Speaks at Exude, Inc.
Employment law attorney discussed latest changes in overtime regulations. - July 08, 2016 - High Swartz
Kirby Noonan Lance & Hoge Transitions Into Multiple Law Firms
After a 40-year tradition of quality work and service, Kirby Noonan Lance & Hoge will transition into five respective practices. - July 08, 2016 - Kirby Noonan Lance & Hoge, LLP
Celesq® Announces July CLE: Legal Ethics; Employment Law and IP Decisions from the Supreme Court; Cybersecurity Insurance; Political Activities
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for July 2016: Retaining and Using Consulting and Testifying Experts: Ethical Considerations for Attorneys (2624) Moderated web cast: July 20, 2016 (12:00 noon ET) For attorneys who missed this web cast on February 23, 2016. - July 07, 2016 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Judge Allows Class Action Against HSBC USA to Proceed for Allegedly Assisting Ponzi Scheme
Court Denies HSBC USA's Motion to Dismiss Alleged Ponzi Scheme Case Citing Sufficient Allegations in Complaint Regarding Alleged Knowledge and Substantial Assistance to WCM777 Fraud. - July 05, 2016 - Law Offices of Julio J. Ramos
Kelley Kronenberg Partner Irwin R. Gilbert Appointed Chairman of The Florida Bar’s Business Litigation Committee
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full-service business law firm, announced that Irwin R. Gilbert has been appointed Chairman of The Florida Bar’s Business Litigation Committee. Mr. Gilbert, a Partner in the firm’s West Palm Beach office, focuses his practice on guiding companies through... - July 03, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
Jeffrey and Leland Garvin Named 2016 Super Lawyer and Rising Star
Father and son team recognized for tenacious personal injury advocacy. - July 02, 2016 - The Garvin Law Firm