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James Walker, Partner, Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Webcast
James Walker, Partner, Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Cross-Border Internal Investigations: Retooling Your Firm’s Investigation Framework Live Webcast. - February 25, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Dimension Awarded a Major Victory
Dimension, Inc. announces that it was awarded a major victory in a recent ruling by the Court of Clark County Nevada, Judge Elizabeth Gonzales presiding. TMM, Inc.’s request to voluntarily dismiss all claims against Dimension, DFMI, Lawrence Panik, Bruce Hoyt, Lyman P. Hurd PhD and John Elton... - February 24, 2016 - Dimension, Inc.
Access (ADA) Expert Talks About Small Businesses at Risk of Litigation
Many Businesses do not know what is an ADA barrier is, or how to resolve it. That makes many properties vulnerable to lawsuits and loss of money. But ADA Compliance allows for a better business environment for all persons regardless of any type of disadvantage. - February 24, 2016 - California Access Consultants
Justice A K Patnaik Launches LexisNexis’ Book "Law and Sports in India-Development, Issues and Challenges, 2nd Edition"
LexisNexis®, a leading provider of content and technology solutions for legal, corporate, tax, academic and government markets, launched "Law and Sports in India-Development, Issues and Challenges, 2nd Edition" by Justice Mukul Mudgal & Vidushpat Singhania at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on February 19, 2016. - February 23, 2016 - LexisNexis India
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Adoption and Implementation Issues of the CEO Pay Ratio Rule: What You Need to Know 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: Adoption and Implementation Issues of the CEO Pay Ratio Rule: What You Need to Know Live Webcast. This two-hour event... - February 23, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Provides the Most Experienced Attorneys to Represent a Diagnosed US Navy Veteran and Their Family-Nationwide
The Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We are 100% devoted to the proposition that a US Navy Veteran, or any person for that matter who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma receives the very best possible compensation for this cancer caused by asbestos exposure. We have put... - February 22, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Personal Injury Attorneys Melissa Scartelli and Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. to Present CLE on Expert Witnesses
The day-long seminar sponsored by NBI will discuss the best ways to use expert witnesses in a lawsuit. - February 21, 2016 - Scartelli Olszewski, P.C.
Four “Rising Stars” Recognized at Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP
Four attorneys with Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP have been named to the Rising Stars list of Super Lawyers for 2016. This is a repeat honor for partners Bret Anderson, Jesse Cahill and Douglas Goldwater, and the first recognition for Kymberley Peck, an associate with Ventura County’s... - February 20, 2016 - Ferguson Case Orr Paterson
Philadelphia Family Law Attorney Kathleen M. Tana to Present Webinar on Adoption for the National Business Institute
Philly lawyer will give a webcast CLE for fellow attorneys on the often intricate and multi-faceted process of adoption. - February 20, 2016 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Parker Poe Expands Financial Services Practice with Four New Attorneys
Additions Strengthen Firm’s Banking and Capital Markets Group - February 20, 2016 - Parker Poe
Henderson Franklin to Host 24th Annual HR Law & Solutions Seminar
The Employment Law Practice Group at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. will host the firm's 24th Annual HR Law & Solutions seminar on Monday, April 4, 2016 at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa. This annual seminar is designed to update and educate business owners,... - February 20, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Mike Masuda Recognized by California Super Lawyers
Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss is proud to announce that Mike Masuda, a shareholder with the law firm has been selected to the 2016 Northern California Super Lawyers list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Mr. - February 20, 2016 - Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss
How’s My Case Launches, Offers Streamlined Case Assessment Process for Personal Injury Clients
New platform brings together technology, data, and legal experts to deliver unparalleled case assessment experience - February 20, 2016 - How's My Case
DogsBite.org Releases 2015 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics; Percentage of Deaths Attributed to Pit Bulls Rises to 82% and Other Trends
In 2015, canines killed 34 Americans. Pit bulls and their mixes contributed to 82% (28) of these deaths, the highest fatality count on record for the breed and the highest percentage in the nonprofit's 11-years of data collection. - February 19, 2016 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Past Speaker of Louisiana House of Representatives Chuck Kleckley Joins Adams and Reese
The law firm of Adams and Reese is pleased to announce that Charles Edward “Chuck” Kleckley (R-Lake Charles), former Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2012 to 2016 and a successful Lake Charles businessman, has joined the firm as a Government Affairs Advisor... - February 19, 2016 - Adams and Reese LLP
Williams Family Law Welcomes New Associate
New attorney joins leading Bucks County divorce and child custody law firm. - February 19, 2016 - Williams Family Law, P.C.
Darlene Grace Anderson Recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Darlene Grace Anderson of Boca Raton, Florida has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Darlene Grace Anderson Ms. Anderson has over 24 years of... - February 18, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Moye White Welcomes Associate Andrew Spruiell
Andrew Spruiell has joined the Denver law firm Moye White LLP as an associate and member of the firm's Business Section. His practice focusses on mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, business planning and debt and equity financing. - February 18, 2016 - Moye White
Fort Myers Land Use Attorney Amanda Brock Named President of Real Estate Society
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Amanda Brock has been named President of the Real Estate Investment Society of Southwest Florida (REIS). Brock concentrates her practice in the area of land use and environmental law. She handles... - February 17, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Velexo Hires New In-House Counsel
Velexo, a Software-Enabled-Services (“SES”) company, announced today that attorney Ladan Shelechi has joined their team in the Corporate Compliance and Legal Affairs group. Ms. Shelechi will serve as the company’s In-House Counsel to manage legal affairs, risk mitigation, third... - February 16, 2016 - Velexo
Lawsuit Alleges Dealership Skipped Recall Work, Injured Woman Settles for Over $2 Million
A lawsuit filed on behalf of a Kansas woman settles for over $2 million. The suit alleged that a car dealership skipped recall work on a vehicle after charging to perform the work. The vehicle later malfunctioned and seriously injured the woman resulting in the loss of a leg. - February 15, 2016 - Copley Roth & Wilson, LLC
Don Barbo Returns to VMG Health’s Business Valuation Practice
VMG Health welcomes back Don Barbo as a managing director in healthcare business valuation services. - February 13, 2016 - VMG Health
Kaiser Wahab Contributes Corporate and Commercial Law Expertise to Lexis Practice Advisor
Riveles Wahab LLP partner Kaiser Wahab has contributed articles and sample annotated agreements related to New York business and commercial law to LexisNexis’ Lexis Practice Advisor. Lexis Practice Advisor offers practical, in-depth advice to attorneys on contract drafting and other... - February 13, 2016 - Riveles Wahab LLP
Jury Awards $25 Million to Motorcyclists Injured by Truck; Puts Most Blame on Trucking Company
A $25 million judgement has been entered in Nueces County District Court against a Chicago-area trucking company and two others in a crash that severely injured two local motorcyclists, announced 18-wheeler injury attorney Billy Edwards. A Nueces County Jury had found that Dillon Transport, Inc. was 60 percent at fault in the accident because it did not properly supervise its drivers. - February 12, 2016 - The Edwards Law Firm
49th Street Bail Bonds Welcomes Newly Licensed Bail Bondsman
Clearwater, FL Bail Bonds Office Adds Lori Ponder to Their Licensed Staff. - February 12, 2016 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
Think Tank Dinner with Warren Buffett Addresses Current Market Concerns
Joe Della Monica, an Independent Private Wealth Adviser of Ameriprise Financial, met privately with Warren Buffett and J.B. Pritzker over dinner at Pritzker’s home. Famed attorney Jeffery M. Leving, named one of “America’s Best Lawyers” by Forbes Radio, was also present at... - February 11, 2016 - Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd.
Attorney Jeffery Leving Keynotes National Families and Fathers 17th Annual Conference
On Thursday, February 18, Chicago Fathers Rights Attorney Jeffery M. Leving will be a keynote speaker at the National Families and Fathers 17th Annual Conference in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Leving’s topic, Co-parenting and Child Support Does Not Equal High Conflict, will focus on... - February 11, 2016 - Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd.
Foundation Title and Red Bank Title Agency Merger
Announcement of the merger between two important Monmouth County, NJ Real Estate Title Insurance and Settlement Companies. - February 11, 2016 - Foundation Title LLC
Danielle Urban Named BTI Client Service All-Star
Danielle Urban, a partner in the Denver office of Fisher & Phillips LLP, has been named a 2016 Client Service All-Star by BTI Consulting Group. The 316 attorneys on this year's list have been recognized by leading legal decision makers for exceptional client service. - February 11, 2016 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Knight and Knight Law Offering Complete Suite of Estate Planning Attorney Services
Fairfield, CA-based law firm, Knight and Knight Law is now inviting clients to review their complete range of Estate Planning Documents with one of their experienced attorneys. The firm’s services ensure families have access to professional drafts for documents such as living trusts,... - February 11, 2016 - Knight & Knight
Yeargan Law Releases New Web Resources on Reckless Driving in VA
The Law Office of Wilfred Ward Yeargan recently released new resources on the defenses and penalties associated with being charged with reckless driving in the Commonwealth of Virginia. - February 11, 2016 - The Law Office of Wilfred Ward Yeargan
Cantor Colburn is the Fastest Growing US Patent Law Firm
For the last ten years, Cantor Colburn LLP has been the fastest growing patent law firm in the country, according to patent analytics and research firm Juristat in its “Rainmaker Firms” blog post on February 4, 2016 (www.juristat.com/rainmaker-firms). Juristat measured growth in... - February 10, 2016 - Cantor Colburn LLP
Weinstock Immigration Lawyers Urges Businesses Seeking to Hire Professional Foreign Nationals to Begin the H-1B Visa Process Immediately
Applications Are Submitted on April 1, 2016 and Quota is Reached Within Days - February 10, 2016 - Weinstock Immigration Lawyers
Jacob Stein Joins Aliant, LLP
Jacob Stein, Esq. (formerly of Klueger & Stein, LLP) is proud to announce that he is joining Aliant, LLP, a global law practice focused on international law. Jacob Stein (J.D.; LL.M.) is a Certified Tax Law Specialist and an expert on international business transactions, international taxation... - February 08, 2016 - Aliant, LLP
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on M&A Update: ESOP Financing as a Viable Exit Strategy 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: M&A Update: ESOP Financing as a Viable Exit Strategy Live Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled on March 28,... - February 08, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Brown Law Firm PLLC Includes on Breach of Employment Contract Resources on Website
Alexandria, Virginia employment law firm, The Brown Firm PLLC have released a new online resource on the breach of employment contracts. - February 07, 2016 - The Brown Firm PLLC
KPPB Law Offering Free H1-B Visa Consultations for Employers
KPPB Law offers employers free consultations for H1B visas in preparation for the quickly approaching H1-B submission deadline for FY 2017, specifically April 1, 2016. - February 07, 2016 - Pride Immigration Law Firm PLLC
Overland Park Lawyer Changes the Trucking Industry with Record Settlement
Attorney Jason Roth of Copley Roth & Wilson LLC, a Kansas based law firm, settles a record truck collision accident case. The $11.6 million settlement is affecting the way the large motor carriers do business and making the road safer for everyone. - February 05, 2016 - Copley Roth & Wilson, LLC
Dorf & Nelson LLP Welcomes Verónica Guerrero, Counsel and Head of the Matrimonial & Family Law Group
Dorf & Nelson LLP is pleased to welcome Verónica Guerrero as Counsel and head of the firm’s newest practice group, Matrimonial & Family Law. Ms. Guerrero offers comprehensive and individualized attention to clients going through divorce, child custody issues, visitation... - February 05, 2016 - Dorf & Nelson LLP
Sarah Hewitt, Partner, Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP at the Knowledge Group’s M&A Update: ESOP Financing as a Viable Exit Strategy Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Sarah Hewitt, Partner, Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “M&A Update: ESOP... - February 05, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Roig Lawyers Adds Prominent Corporate Partners from Levine Kellogg to Bolster Miami Office
Roig Lawyers, is pleased to announce the addition of prominent corporate partners Francis “Frank” X. Sexton Jr. and James P. Gueits to our corporate practice as it continues to grow our footprint across six offices throughout Florida. “We are proud to have such distinguished... - February 05, 2016 - Roig Lawyers
David R. Johanson, Partner, Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP at the Knowledge Group’s M&A Update: ESOP Financing as a Viable Exit Strategy Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David R. Johanson, Partner, Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “M&A Update: ESOP... - February 05, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Daniel G. Viola, Partner, Sadis & Goldberg 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 Daniel G. Viola, Partner, Sadis & Goldberg LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “SEC Proposed Amendments to Form ADV and... - February 04, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
James Burghardt Inducted Into Colorado Chapter of National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Jim Burghardt, partner at the Denver law firm Moye White, has been inducted into the Colorado Chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) for 2016. Membership is by invitation only and is limited to professional mediators and arbitrators who are trusted neutrals within the legal community in their state(s) of practice. - February 04, 2016 - Moye White
Bucks County Divorce Lawyer Susan J. Smith Joins Williams Family Law
Leading Bucks County law firm welcomes experienced family law attorney. - February 04, 2016 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Wendy Hillger, Partner, Ad Astra Law Group, 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 Wendy Hillger, Partner, Ad Astra Law Group, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Safeguard Against Employment Retaliation... - February 03, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Able Bail Bonds Launches New Website for the Elizabeth Area
New web resource for bail bonds services in New Jersey. - February 03, 2016 - Able Bail Bonds
Kaufman, Coren & Ress Welcomes Deborah Gross to Firm as Of Counsel
Attorney concentrating in class action litigation joins Philadelphia litigation boutique. - January 31, 2016 - Kaufman, Coren & Ress, P.C.
Celesq® Announces February CLE: Ethics; Data Security, Privacy; Employment Law; Healthcare; Trial Skills
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for February 2016: Conflicts of Interest: Ethics Issues and Practical Solutions for Attorneys (2606) Live web cast: February 2, 2016 (12:00 noon ET) In this important discussion for all attorneys on conflicts of interest, Steve... - January 30, 2016 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
John A. Rosado Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
John A. Rosado of Phoenix, Arizona has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of legal services and education. About John A. Rosado Mr. Rosado has almost 5 years... - January 29, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide