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New Consultant Joins SourceCon (UK) Legal Services Team

SourceCon (UK) Legal Services of London and Cornwall are pleased to announce the latest edition to their team of specialists. Douglas Watson has joined SourceCon (UK) as a Specialist Legal Consultant with immediate effect. An experienced legal researcher and recognised authority in multiple... - April 12, 2016 - SourceCon (UK) Legal Services

National Law Journal Names USClaims Best Litigation Funding Provider Fourth Year in a Row

Pre-settlement funding company ranked No. 1 once again by readers of American Lawyer Media publication. - April 10, 2016 - USClaims

The Shah Peerally Law Group Coming to the Defense of Students of the University of Northern New Jersey (UNNJ)

On April 5th 2016, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) closed down a school known as the University of Northern New Jersey (UNNJ). UNNJ was set up by the government as a sting operation to “trap” both brokers and foreign students on possible visa fraud. The operation had twenty-one brokers charged with several counts of visa fraud, harboring aliens among other charges. Today not only the brokers are affected but thousands of students who attended the school. - April 10, 2016 - Shah Peerally Law Group PC

Patents, or Passion, Dr. Kalyan Kankanala's TED Talk Goes Viral

A TED talk delivered by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala on what motivates inventors has gone viral. The talk has received more than hundred thousand views in a short period of time. In his talk, Dr. Kalyan concludes that patents play no role in motivating inventors. Inventors invent simply because they love to invent. - April 09, 2016 - BananaIP Counsels

Chamberlain Hrdlicka Welcomes Tax Controversy Attorney Katherine Schadler Jordan to Philadelphia Office

Former law clerk at the U.S. Tax Court to serve as tax attorney at Philly business law firm. - April 08, 2016 - Chamberlain Hrdlicka

Mesothelioma Victims Center Offers to Guide a Diagnosed US Navy Veteran Through the Mesothelioma Compensation Process to Ensure the Best Settlement

The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We want to educate all US Navy Veterans recently diagnosed with mesothelioma and/or their family about the compensation process. We also want to include shipyard and manufacturing workers in this group because they typically know exactly how or where they... - April 07, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center

High Swartz and McNamara, Bolla & Panzer Law Firms Merge

Bucks County and Montgomery County law firms merge to create one of the largest law firms in the Bucks-Mont region. - April 07, 2016 - High Swartz

Looking for FinTech Training? The First FinTech School is Here

Led by Entrepreneurs & Industry Thought-Leaders, the FinTech School Seeks to Train Millions of Financial Services Professionals on the Vital FinTech Innovation Skills to Lead Digital Transformations and Launch New FinTech Products & Services - April 06, 2016 - FinTech School

18-Wheeler Case Settles: Deadly Crash Caused by Sleep-Deprived Trucker

A lawsuit filed in the death of a Sinton man and two seriously injured passengers against Texas Premier Resources, LLC, has settled, announced attorney Billy Edwards of the Edwards Law Firm, Corpus Christi, TX. The deadly chain-reaction crash was caused by a sleep-deprived 18-wheeler driver,... - April 05, 2016 - The Edwards Law Firm

Attorney Alena Shautsova Wins Half-Century Old U.S. Citizenship Battle

New York Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova helped a life-long resident of Long Island to obtain proof of his U.S. citizenship. - April 05, 2016 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova

Chhabra & Gibbs, P.A. Launching New Site

Chhabra & Gibbs, P.A. launching new website soon. - April 05, 2016 - Chhabra & Gibbs, P.A.

Charles Belk Named a National Ford Freedom Unsung Hero Finalist

Entertainment Industry Exec turned Advocate for basic human rights recognized for his national criminal justice reform efforts. Ford Motor Company and Tom Joyner Foundation announced that Charles Belk, Founder and Executive Director of Fitting The Description, is one of ten Ford Freedom Unsung Hero Finalists, as part of a national campaign honoring the outstanding achievements of ordinary people performing extraordinary work in the African American community. - April 03, 2016 - Fitting The Description

Tax Defense Network, LLC Seeks Talent at UNF Job Fair

Human Resource representatives from Tax Defense Network® attended the University of North Florida Job Fair to scout new talent for upcoming positions in various departments. The event was held on Wednesday, March 30th at the Osprey Career Fair to pair prospective job-seekers with employers... - April 03, 2016 - Tax Defense Network (R)

Raffaele Puppio Founding Partner Speaks to Delaware County School Superintendents on Construction Law

Michael V. Puppio, Jr. shared insight into construction law with school officials - April 02, 2016 - Raffaele Puppio

New York Court of Appeals Rejects Claim of Office-Based Surgical Practice Seeking Facility Fees Under New York’s No-Fault Law

In a unanimous decision, the New York Court of Appeals found that accredited office-based surgical practices (OBS) are not entitled to collect fees from automobile insurers for the use of medical facilities in providing surgical and other professional services. While this decision dismissed $1.3 million in disputed claims, the ripple effect will impact millions of dollars in claims against automobile insurers. - April 01, 2016 - Rivkin Radler LLP

Full Court Press on Federal Justice Officials in Colorado

Prosecutors and Judges Could Not Withstand Judiciary Committee Investigation, Says A Just Cause - April 01, 2016 - A Just Cause

Celesq® Announces April CLE: Ethics; Cybersecurity, Data Security, Privacy; Employment and Labor Law; Taxation; Estate Planning and Asset Protection

Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for April 2016: Ethical Issues in the Negotiation and Settlement of Disputes (2566) Moderated web cast: April 6, 2016 (12:00 noon ET) For attorneys who missed this web cast on November 4, 2015. For lawyers engaged in negotiating... - April 01, 2016 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center

The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP): Significant Perspectives 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: Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP): Significant Perspectives Live Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled on June 8,... - April 01, 2016 - The Knowledge Group

Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Points to Young Adults Getting Mesothelioma with an Offer to Help All Diagnosed People Get Better Treatment and Compensation

The Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We help people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma anywhere in the nation get the best possible compensation for this rare form of cancer, and we also specialize in doing the research for the best nearby hospitals for treatment. - March 31, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center

Heusinger Elected to American College of Construction Lawyers

Woods & Aitken is proud to announce that Joel D. Heusinger, a partner in the firm’s Construction Law practice group, has been named a Fellow to the American College of Construction Lawyers. - March 31, 2016 - Woods Aitken LLP

Legal Ethics Institute Announces New and Upcoming CLE Programs in Ethics, Elimination of Bias and Substance Abuse, Competence and Dependence Issues Involving Attorneys

Legal Ethics Institute has announced the following upcoming CLE web casts and programs now available on demand: What Men and Legal Organizations Can Do to End Discriminatory Biases against Women Attorneys (2625) Live web cast: May 4, 2016 (12:00 noon ET) Alton B. Harris, Nixon Peabody LLP,... - March 31, 2016 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center

Attorney Phil Karter to Present CLE to Montgomery Bar Association

Chamberlain Hrdlicka tax attorney to advise lawyers on helping a client facing an IRS audit. - March 31, 2016 - Chamberlain Hrdlicka

Hall of Fame Member, Joyce L. Morrison, Has Been Listed as a Lifetime VIP in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals

Joyce L. Morrison of St. Joseph, Missouri, has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Bio of the Month of February 2016 and has been inducted into the America’s Registry Hall of Fame. She is now listed as a Lifetime VIP. - March 30, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

Dad Saved from Incarceration and Nearly $200,000 in Falsely Claimed Child Support

The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving cleared the name of a so-called “dead beat” dad and saved him from incarceration and financial ruin by defending him against trumped up child support claims by his ex-wife. Leving Attorneys, Ashley Isaacson and Catherine Delgadillo saved this father... - March 30, 2016 - Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd.

Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Urges Diagnosed Shipyard Workers and Navy Veterans Nationwide to Call for Honest Financial Compensation Advice

The Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We want all recently diagnosed shipyard workers and/or US Navy Veterans to call us anytime at 800-714-0303 for extremely honest advice about the needed components for the best possible financial compensation for this cancer caused by... - March 28, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center

Keais Records Service to Sponsor Medical Insurance Conference

Keais Records Service is thrilled to be a sponsor of the Crittenden Medical Insurance Conference for the second year in a row. The Conference will take place at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Miami April 3-5. “We are thrilled to be sponsoring such an excellent conference. It's a great event... - March 28, 2016 - Keais Records Retrieval

Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges Recently Diagnosed Persons to Call Them About the Best Possible Compensation and Information on New Treatment Options

The Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging all individuals recently diagnosed with mesothelioma to call them anytime at 800-714-0303 to get clarity on what is involved in a mesothelioma compensation claim, as well as extremely good advice about where they should be receiving their... - March 24, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center

Best Legal Web Site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 19th Annual WebAward Competition

The best legal websites in the world will be named as part of the 19th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including legal websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for legal websites to enter to be judged is May 29, 2015. - March 24, 2016 - Web Marketing Association

Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Albert C. Hanna as a 2016 Professional of the Year

Albert C. Hanna, of Chicago, Illinois, was recently recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Property Rights Litigation and Philanthropy. - March 23, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who

Utah Law Firm Olson Shaner Launches New Website

Salt Lake City based creditor rights law firm Olson Shaner has launched a new firm website designed to keep its clients and others informed. - March 23, 2016 - Olson Shaner

Virginia Mediation Network to Host Educational Program for Mediators

On Tuesday, March 29, 2016, Attorney/Mediator, Brenda Waugh, will facilitate a program developed with the Virginia Mediation Network as a part of a series of regional educational programs, presented throughout Virginia during the month of March. Brenda Waugh, a member of the Board of Directors of... - March 23, 2016 - Brenda Waugh

Local Attorney/Mediator to Develop and Host Educational Program Regarding Children in Mediation in Virginia

Martinsburg attorney/mediator, Brenda Waugh, has worked with the Virginia Mediation Network to develop a series of regional educational programs to be presented throughout Virginia during the month of March. Brenda Waugh, a member of the Board of Directors of VMN has worked with experts to create... - March 23, 2016 - Brenda Waugh

Virginia Mediators to Host Regional Continuing Education Program

The Virginia Mediation Network is conducting a series of regional educational programs throughout Virginia during the month of March. Brenda Waugh, an attorney/mediator and member of the Board of Directors of VMN has worked with local experts to create a program eligible for two continuing... - March 23, 2016 - Brenda Waugh

SourceCon (UK) Legal Services Launch "Access to Affordable Justice" Programme

SourceCon (UK) Legal Services have announced the launch of a new service that will benefit those on low incomes in Cornwall, UK. Owing to the current economic and political climate in the UK, where state funding for access to justice among those who are financially struggling is at a historically... - March 23, 2016 - SourceCon (UK) Legal Services

The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 Announces Russell J. Hebets as One of Its Top 40 Trial Lawyers in Colorado

The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 is pleased to announce that Russell Hebets of the law firm Hebets & McCallin, P.C. has been selected for inclusion into its Top 40 Trial Lawyers, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in the... - March 23, 2016 - Hebets & McCallin PC

Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Urges a Diagnosed US Navy Veteran to Call Them About Vital Compensation Tips

The Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "If a US Navy Veteran or their family members have recently learned of a confirmed mesothelioma diagnosis, the last thing we want to have happen is for them to get lost in the maze of confusing Internet advertising related to mesothelioma. - March 21, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center

Law Tigers - America's Motorcycle Lawyers - Celebrate 15 Years

Law Tigers, America's Motorcycle Lawyers, will be celebrating its 15th Anniversary in Phoenix, Arizona during the AMA Pro Flat Track "Law Tigers Arizona Mile" on Sat May 14th, 2016. This is the first time in 30 years that the AMA Pro Flat Track will be returning to the Phoenix area and Law Tigers is excited to present the AMA Flat Track Race in conjunction with the celebration of the Law Tigers 15th Anniversary celebration. - March 21, 2016 - Law Tigers

SourceCon (UK) Legal Services Launch New Addition to Reportoire

SourceCon (UK) Legal Services are pleased to announce the addition of legal pre-compliance healthchecks to their reportoire for corporate clients. The new service sits alongside existing product lines including: Document Drafting (Wills etc) Certification and Witnessing Legal... - March 21, 2016 - SourceCon (UK) Legal Services

Raffaele Puppio Welcomes Tracey D. Waldmann to Firm as Of Counsel

Attorney concentrating on special education law joins growing practice at Delaware County firm. - March 20, 2016 - Raffaele Puppio

Regional Counsel Ita Neymotin Reappointed by Governor Rick Scott

Remains youngest attorney and only woman among her peers across Florida. - March 19, 2016 - Ita Neymotin

Robert C. Furr of Furr & Cohen, PA Will be Inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy

The American College of Bankruptcy announced today that Robert C. Furr of Furr and Cohen, PA, located in Boca Raton, Florida, will be inducted as a Fellow of the College on March 18, 2016 in Washington, D.C. The ceremony will take place at the Smithsonian Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art... - March 18, 2016 - Furr and Cohen PA

33rd Street Bail Bonds Launches Online Guide for Staying Safe Over Spring Break

Orlando, Florida Bail Bond Agency Offers Tips to Spring Break Travelers for Staying Safe and Out of Jail. - March 18, 2016 - 33rd Street Bail Bonds

Fort Myers Land Use Attorney Austin Turner Among Young Leaders Featured at FGCU

The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Land Use Attorney Austin Turner was among panelists from the Urban Land Institute (“ULI”) Young Leaders Group discussing a “Day in the Life” to real estate students at the Lutgert... - March 18, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.

Law Schools Turn Pink

Women on pace to outnumber men in law schools for the first time by 2017. - March 18, 2016 - Associate's Mind

Williams Family Law Attorney Earns LLM in Taxation

Advanced law degree enables Bucks County divorce attorney to help high net worth clients with property and financial aspects of family law cases. - March 18, 2016 - Williams Family Law, P.C.

ROIG Lawyers Managing Partner Appointed to Miami-Dade Fair & Exposition Board of Directors

Nelson C. Bellido, managing partner of the Miami office of ROIG Lawyers, has been re-elected to a two-year term to the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition Board of Directors and was elected Incoming Chairperson of the Dade County Fair & Exposition. By joining the Board of Directors,... - March 17, 2016 - Roig Lawyers