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Richard N.P. Naylor, Partner, Murphy & McGonigle, PC, to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Merger Investigations: The Benefits of Technology-Assisted Document Review Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mr. Richard N.P. Naylor, Partner, Murphy & McGonigle, PC, will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Merger Investigations: The... - January 05, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Nixon Law Group Announces New Partner
New Partner Rebecca E. Gwilt Joins Nixon Law Group, Health Law Firm, Establishes Richmond Healthcare Practice. - January 05, 2016 - Nixon Law Group, LLC
Negotiations Are Finished. EU General Data Protection Regulation is Coming. Prepare Yourself Now.
After four years of intense wrangling for a uniform level of data protection in Europe, binding for each Member State, the chief negotiators of the European Parliament, the EU Commission, and the Council of Ministers came to an agreement on 12/15/2015 on the exact wording of the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The law firm of Kazemi & Lennartz Rechtsanwälte PartG is offering a range of training opportunities to companies already dealing with the new regulations at this time. - January 03, 2016 - Kazemi & Lennartz Rechtsanwälte PartG
The National Trial Lawyers Announces Kevin P. Wichman as One of Its Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Western Missouri
The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Kevin P. Wichman of the The Wichman Law Firm in Kansas City has been selected for inclusion into its Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Western Missouri, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and... - January 02, 2016 - Wichman Law Firm
Celesq® Announces January CLE: Ethics; Competence, Substance Abuse; Securities, White Collar; Data Security, Privacy; Drone Law; Employment Law; Estate Planning
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for January 2016: Mental Health, Competency and Addiction Issues in Older Attorneys: Understanding the Signs and Symptoms and How to Provide Treatment and Support (2547) Moderated web cast: January 21, 2016 (12:00 noon ET) For... - December 31, 2015 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on the Continuous Growth of Securities Litigation - Opportunities and Risks Explored! 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: The Continuous Growth of Securities Litigation - Opportunities and Risks Explored! Live Webcast. This two-hour event is... - December 30, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Peter Rankin, Vice President, CRA International, Inc., to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Patent Settlement Agreements: Impact on Antitrust Enforcement Demystified Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Peter J. Rankin, Vice President, CRA International, Inc., will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Patent Settlement Agreements:... - December 30, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Clearwater, FL Bail Bond Owner is Featured as Guest Writer
49th Street Bail Bonds Owner, Joe Von Waldner, Contributes to Aboutbail.com Website - December 28, 2015 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
Two-Year Old Boy Safe from the Streets This Holiday Season
Leading matrimonial attorneys Anthony D’Agostino and Allan Masters from the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving brought joy to a single father this holiday season by winning an order of residential placement for the toddler’s father. The mother abandoned the boy after the parties split up... - December 25, 2015 - Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd.
Long Island Divorce Attorney Robert E. Hornberger Receives 2015 Avvo Clients’ Choice Award
Long Island Divorce Lawyer and Family Law Attorney Robert E. Hornberger, Esq. announced today that his firm, Robert E. Hornberger, Esq. P.C. has been awarded the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award for 2015. The acknowledgement is awarded to attorneys based on the quality and quantity of their ratings... - December 25, 2015 - Robert E. Hornberger, P.C.
Buckley King Ranks Among Ohio's "Top 100 Lawyers"
Out of more than 38,500 lawyers actively practicing in Ohio, Buckley King partners, Brent M. Buckley and Harry W. Greenfield, have again been distinguished among the "Top 100 Lawyers" in the state. - December 24, 2015 - Buckley King
Betsy D. Baydala, Senior Litigation Attorney, Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP, to Speak at KC’s The Internet of Things and Data Privacy Compliance Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Betsy D. Baydala, Senior Litigation Attorney, Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The... - December 24, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Iris Fischer, Partner, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Cyber Security Litigation: What You Need to Know in 2016 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Iris Fischer, Partner, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Cyber Security Litigation: What... - December 23, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Richmond Named President-Elect of Lee County Bar Young Lawyers
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Kayla Richmond has been named President-Elect of the Lee County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. Richmond focuses her practice exclusively in the areas of divorce, marital and family... - December 23, 2015 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Whistleblowing: The Landmark to Global Compliance in 2016
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: Whistleblowing: The Landmark to Global Compliance in 2016 Live Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday,... - December 23, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Brightleaf Solutions Forms a Solutions Alliance with Symfact
Combined efforts to deliver more powerful, expanded, contract management systems. - December 22, 2015 - Brightleaf Solutions, Inc.
Keith C. S. Siu Recognized as a Distinguished Professional by The National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E.
Keith C. S. Siu of Honolulu, Hawaii has been recognized as a Distinguished Professional by the National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E. for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the government field. About Keith C. S. Siu (SEE-YOU) Mr. Siu is the Courts Records Management... - December 22, 2015 - N.A.M.E.
David B. Chenkin, Partner, Zeichner Ellman & Krause LLP to Speak with David Schiffer, President & CEO, Safe Banking Systems 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 David B. Chenkin, Partner, Zeichner Ellman & Krause LLP will be the co-presenter with David Schiffer, President & CEO, Safe Banking Systems to speak... - December 22, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Matt Borick, Director, Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Data Breach Class Action Lawsuits on the Rise Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Matt Borick, Director, Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Data Breach Class Action Lawsuits on the... - December 22, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
33rd Street Bail Bonds Launches Online Guide to Sending Christmas Presents to Inmates
Central Florida Bail Bonds Office Offers Tips on Mailing Presents to Inmates - December 21, 2015 - 33rd Street Bail Bonds
Joseph Sileo, Of Counsel, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, to Speak at KC’s OSHA Proposed Constricted Recordkeeping Rules: Best Compliance Practices Uncovered! Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Joseph Sileo, Of Counsel, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “OSHA Proposed Constricted... - December 19, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Buckley King Again Makes the "Top" List
Buckley King attorneys, Brent M. Buckley and Harry W. Greenfield have again been distinguished among Cleveland's "Top 50 Lawyers." - December 18, 2015 - Buckley King
Storage Made Easy Announces Integration with Veritext’s LawStudio for Secure Enterprise File Sharing
Cloud-based litigation software allows attorneys and support staff to build their case and store documents, exhibits, depositions, videos, images and more are all in one place – and collaborate securely. - December 17, 2015 - Storage Made Easy
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Tania Ogden to Workers' Compensation Defense Team
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Tania Nordelo Ogden has joined the firm’s workers’ compensation defense team. Ogden represents insurance carrier, third party administrators and employers in the defense of worker’s compensation claims. - December 17, 2015 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Christa Iannone Joins The MCS Group
Christa Iannone has joined MCS's Technology Solutions team as a Senior Litigation Consultant. With over 25 years of legal experience integrating law with technology, Christa will be a subject matter expert for law firms and corporate legal departments applying best practice methodologies with cost efficient solutions to everyday challenges in the area of managed services including information governance, computer forensics, e-Discovery, document review and trial support. - December 16, 2015 - The MCS Group, Inc.
INsig2 LawTech Europe Congress Announces Dates for Its 2016 Event in Brussels
One of Europe’s largest and most effective events on Electronic Evidence, Digital Forensic Investigations, Data Analytics, and Cybersecurity will take place in Brussels on 7-8 November. - December 15, 2015 - INsig2 LawTech Europe Congress
Bankruptcy Solo, LLC Opens Office in Saint Charles, Missouri
SaBankruptcy Solo, LLC, the premier provider of debt relief through bankruptcy, is pleased to announce that it is opening an office in Saint Charles, Missouri. The firm focuses exclusively on helping people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. The St. Charles office recently opened... - December 14, 2015 - Bankruptcy Solo, LLC
Veteran Attorney Jeffery Leving on WGCI Helping Divorced Fathers Cope During the Holidays
On Dec. 13, nationally renowned family law attorney, and celebrated author, Jeffery M. Leving will appear on WGCI (107.5 FM) at 7 a.m. helping divorced fathers cope during the holidays. He will also discuss the free upcoming Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood’s (ICRF) annual symposium... - December 13, 2015 - Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd.
The Law Office of Jack Quentin Nichols Opens Its Doors to Help Austin Businesses Thrive
The Law Firm Offers a Focused Suite of Services for Every Stage of Business Growth - December 13, 2015 - The Law Office of Jack Quentin Nichols
Attorney Doreen Inkeles Appointed to Family Law Certification Committee
Attorney Doreen Inkeles, a partner at the firm Beiner, Inkeles & Horovitz, P.A.has been appointed to serve on the prestigious Family Law Certification Committee of the Florida Bar. The Florida Bar offers board certification in 24 legal specialty areas to lawyers who meet the strict standards... - December 12, 2015 - Beiner, Inkeles & Horvitz, P.A.
Richard N. Kocsis and George B. Palermo Comment on the Parallels Between the Obstacles to Space Exploration and Criminal Profiling
Academics Richard N. Kocsis and George B. Palermo have written a new article that compares the obstacles to space exploration with those facing criminal profiling. Entitled New Horizons, the piece is, from this month, available via the OnlineFirst facility of the International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology (Sage Publications). - December 12, 2015 - Richard Kocsis
Henderson Franklin Paralegal Sharon Read Honored with 2015 Distinguised Paralegal Award
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Sharon Read received the 2015 Distinguished Paralegal Award for Lee County from the Paralegal Association of Florida, Southwest Florida Chapter. Read has been active in the legal field in Michigan and Florida for over 35... - December 12, 2015 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
G Squared Media Lawsuit Settled
Donray Graves, Nicholas, Sue and Bill Gross, Monte Carlo LLC, and G Squared Media Holdings, LLC announce today that they have amicably settled their lawsuits pending in Los Angeles Superior Court arising from the G Squared Media Holdings LLC’s business and dissolution. - December 11, 2015 - Caldwell Leslie & Proctor PC
Esteemed Member, Philanthropist Albert C. Hanna Will be Honored by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals in 2016
Albert C. Hanna’s achievements in the field of Philanthropy earned him the position of Professional of the Year 2014 and 2015 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. For the year 2016, he has been named Bio of the Month of December, Professional of the Year in Philanthropy and is a member of the America’s Roundtable. - December 11, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Judge Allan Masters Joins Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving
The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, the leading national family law firm based in Chicago, has named former domestic relations Judge Allan W. Masters as their newest attorney. Judge Masters was appointed as a Circuit Court Judge of Cook County by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2001. He left the... - December 11, 2015 - Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd.
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Phillip S. Ferguson as a Lifetime VIP Member and 2015 Professional of the Year
Phillip S. Ferguson, of Salt Lake City, Utah, has been honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Lifetime VIP Member and a 2015 Professional of the Year in Defense Litigation. - December 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Fort Myers Attorney Erin Houck-Toll Recertified as Florida Tax Law Expert
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Erin Houck-Toll, a stockholder in the Business & Tax Division, has been recertified by The Florida Bar as a Board Certified Tax expert, a designation she initially received in 2010. Houck-Toll is also Board Certified in... - December 10, 2015 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Supervisor of Elections Sharon Harrington Officially Announces Her Candidacy for Re-Election
Lee County Supervisor of Elections Sharon Harrington intends to continue serving voters in the office she has held since 2004, and is pleased to announce that she will seek reelection in 2016 as the only experienced candidate in the field. Harrington, who first came to the Lee County Elections... - December 10, 2015 - Sharon Harrington
Joyce L. Morrison, Honored Member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Has Been Selected as Bio of the Month of February 2016
Joyce L. Morrison of St. Joseph, Missouri, has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2015 for her achievements and accomplishments in Intellectual Property Law. She has now been selected as Bio of the Month of February 2016 and has been inducted into the America’s Registry Hall of Fame. - December 09, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Panitch Schwarze Partner Named Among Delaware’s "Top Lawyers 2015"
Patricia S. Rogowski recognized as one of Delaware’s top IP attorneys. - December 09, 2015 - Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel, LLP
Kenneth J. Laverriere, Partner, Shearman & Sterling LLP to Speak at KC’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kenneth J. Laverriere, Partner, Shearman & Sterling LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The SEC's Proposed... - December 09, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Feel @Home Realty Supports the End of Classifying Realtors as Independent Contractors
Federal and State Governments have cracked down systematically on businesses that classify employees as independent contractors. On July 15, 2015, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a far-reaching interpretive memorandum expressing the DOL’s belief that “most workers [classified as... - December 08, 2015 - Feel At Home Realty
David Outlaw, Manager, Valuation Services, Equity Methods to Speak at KC’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David Outlaw, Manager, Valuation Services, Equity Methods will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The SEC's Proposed... - December 05, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Stephen F. O’Byrne, President, Shareholder Value Advisors Inc. to Speak at KC’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Stephen F. O’Byrne, President, Shareholder Value Advisors Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The SEC's Proposed... - December 04, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Shane J. Stroud, Special Counsel, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Shane J. Stroud, Special Counsel, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: : “Prohibited... - December 04, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Jeffrey M. Kaden, Managing Partner, Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. 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 Jeffrey M. Kaden, Managing Partner, Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Developments in... - December 04, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Free Illinois Fatherhood Symposium Promoting Father Involvement
Governor-appointed Chairman Jeffery M. Leving will moderate the Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood’s (ICRF) annual symposium on Saturday, December 19th from 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM at the Oak Park Library, 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL. This free symposium will focus on critical... - December 04, 2015 - Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd.
Poole Alcock Automates Legal Processes with Zylpha
Poole Alcock has selected document bundling technology, Adobe eSignature integration and HM Land Registry integration from legal systems innovator Zylpha. As part of the practice’s digital innovation strategy, the development is aimed at both boosting efficiency and driving customer service levels for clients. - December 04, 2015 - zylpha
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on The SEC's Proposed Pay-Versus-Performance Disclosure Rule Explored 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: The SEC's Proposed Pay-Versus-Performance Disclosure Rule Explored Live Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled on... - December 04, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Las Vegas Law Firm Changes Name to Maupin Naylor Braster
Formerly Naylor & Braster, Attorneys at law, firm focuses on commercial litigation, construction law, appellate law and alternative dispute resolution. - December 03, 2015 - Naylor & Braster, Attorneys at Law