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Henderson Franklin Welcomes Turner to Land Use & Environmental Team
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Austin Turner has joined the firm as an associate in the Land Use & Environmental Law division. Turner served as a summer associate with Henderson Franklin in 2014. While in law school, he... - October 07, 2015 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Brightleaf Solutions Forges Alliance with Corridor Company to Streamline Contract Abstraction and Management
Companies to work together to provide reliable data capture services and deep insight into key terms and obligations. - October 06, 2015 - Brightleaf Solutions, Inc.
Ed Carbone Appointed to the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM) Journal Editorial Review Board
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned, multi-practice litigation law firm dedicated to serving clients across six offices throughout Florida, is pleased to announce that Ed Carbone, managing partner of the Tampa office, has been selected to serve a two year term on the American Society for Healthcare Risk... - October 04, 2015 - Roig Lawyers
Roig Lawyers Partner Elected to Children’s Home Society of Florida Board of Directors
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned, multi-practice litigation law firm dedicated to serving clients across six offices throughout Florida, is pleased to announce that Jenna T. Hackman has been elected to the Children’s Home Society of Florida’s Board of Directors Intercoastal... - October 04, 2015 - Roig Lawyers
James DeFrantz, CRCM, CAMS, J.D. Principal, Virtual Compliance Management Services LLC to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s The CFPB's TILA/RESPA Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that James Defrantz, CRCM, CAMS, J.D. Principal-Virtual Compliance Management Services LLC will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The... - October 03, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Governor Chris Christie Pardons Firms Client Elizabeth Griffith for Possessing Firearm on Ellis Island While in Possession of a Florida Carrying Permit
Today, Governor Chris Christie issued an Order pardoning Elizabeth Griffith, of Daytona Beach, Florida on charges that she unlawfully possessed a firearm. - October 03, 2015 - Joel Silberman Law
Charleston Personal Injury Attorney Urges Employers and Employees to Participate in 2015 Drive Safely Work Week
Charleston personal injury attorney Frank Hartman is urging members of the community to recognize this year’s Drive Safely Work Week (DSWW) sponsored by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS). By urging participation in the awareness campaign, Mr. Hartman hopes to reduce the risk... - October 02, 2015 - The Hartman Law Firm
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Defining Daily Fantasy Sports Betting: Is It Legal or Illegal? 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: Defining Daily Fantasy Sports Betting: Is it Legal or Illegal? Live Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled on... - October 02, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Christina M. Hill, Partner, Murphy & McGonigle 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 Christina M. Hill, Partner, Murphy & McGonigle will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The Continuous Growth of Securities... - October 02, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Ask the Dom Radio Show Moves from Sunday Mornings to Wednesday Evenings
The “Ask the Dom” radio show on 102.5 The Bone will move from Sunday mornings 10am-12pm to Wednesday evenings, 10pm-12am. The first Wednesday evening show will air on October 7. Dominic Fariello, P.A. offers free legal advice to callers on the “Ask the Dom” radio show, and... - October 02, 2015 - Law Offices of Dominic Fariello
Solfecta Introduces New Marketing Services
Solfecta now offers Marketing Services, Website Design and other Marketing Services to complement their Technology Services and Solutions focused exclusively on the Legal Industry. - October 02, 2015 - Solfecta
Celesq® Announces New CLE: Ethics, Corporate, White Collar; Data Security, Privacy; Employment; Estate Planning; Litigation, Negotiation; Drones; Taxation
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for October 2015: Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine in Internal Investigations: Latest Developments for Corporate, Securities and White Collar Attorneys (2564) Live web cast: October 27, 2015 (12:00 noon... - October 01, 2015 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Bishop Verot Grad Michael Lehnert Joins Henderson Franklin's Real Estate Team
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Michael Lehnert has joined the firm as an associate in the Real Estate practice area. He handles real estate matters, including commercial and residential leases, title issues, and purchase and sale... - October 01, 2015 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Philadelphia Tax Attorney Discusses State Tax Issues at ABA Meeting
Chamberlain Hrdlicka lawyer Stewart M. Weintraub presented programs on state tax issues at American Bar Association Tax Section’s Fall 2015 Meeting. - October 01, 2015 - Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Assistant Florida State Attorney to Join Aloia, Roland & Lubell, PLLC Law Firm
Amy D’Alessandro will join Aloia, Roland & Lubell, PLLC Law Firm. - October 01, 2015 - Aloia, Roland & Lubell, PLLC Law Firm
FundPaaS Launches “Reg A+ Portal as a Service” for Broker Dealers & Crowdfunding Portals
FundPaaS, a funding platform as a service for crowdfunding portals and small businesses raising capital online, has launched the first Reg A+ Portal as a Service for Broker Dealers and Crowdfunding Portals interested in conducting Reg A+ offerings for their clients in compliance with new regulations. - September 30, 2015 - FinTech School
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on The CFPB's TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosures Rule: Navigating Its Enforcement Predicament
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 CFPB's TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosures Rule: Navigating Its Enforcement Predicament. This two-hour event is... - September 30, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Diana J. Nehro, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins 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 Ms. Diana J Nehro, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Emerging Issues: Hot Topics in Employment... - September 30, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Iram P. Valentin, Partner, Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck LLP to Speak at the KC's Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Iram P. Valentin, Partner, Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The CFPB's TILA/RESPA... - September 30, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Fisher & Phillips Expands Houston Office with the Addition of Two Attorneys
Teresa Valderrama and Jeff Barnes Bring Extensive Experience to the Labor and Employment Law Firm. - September 30, 2015 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Moye White Welcomes Associate Sara Francavilla
Sara J. Francavilla has joined Moye White LLP as an associate in the firm’s Business Section. She represents public and private companies in corporate transactions that include mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, joint ventures and public and private offerings of debt and equity securities. - September 30, 2015 - Moye White
Lee County Bar Association Presents Veterans and First Responders Legal Clinic
Pro Bono Committee offers much-needed free legal advice on October 3. - September 30, 2015 - Lee County Bar Association
Roig Lawyers Miami Attorney Selected as Fellow of Miami-Dade Legal Aid’s Leadership Academy
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned multi-practice litigation law firm dedicated to serving clients across six offices throughout Florida, is pleased to announce that Marcus B. Griggs has been selected as a fellow in the Miami-Dade Legal Aid’s Leadership Academy. Dade Legal Aid currently consists... - September 30, 2015 - Roig Lawyers
Tobin Dietrich, Discovery Solutions Consultant, Discovia, to Speak at KC’s Merger Investigations: The Benefits of Technology-Assisted Document Review in 2016 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Tobin Dietrich, Discovery Solutions Consultant, Discovia, will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Merger Investigations: The... - September 30, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Ingerman & Horwitz, LLP Grows Medical Malpractice Division by Announcing New Partner, Thomas C. Summers
Mr. Summers to Oversee Medical Malpractice Cases for the Maryland Personal Injury Law Firm. - September 29, 2015 - Ingerman & Horwitz, LLP
Jeffrey Garvin Named 2016 Fort Myers Personal Injury Litigation – Plantiff’s "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers®
The Board Certified attorney has appeared on the list for 11 years. - September 29, 2015 - The Garvin Law Firm
Mark Hichar, Partner, Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP, to Speak at KC’s Defining Daily Fantasy Sports Betting: Is It Legal or Illegal? Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mark Hichar, Partner, Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Defining Daily Fantasy Sports... - September 29, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Association of Legal Administrators Wraps Up Successful Three-Day Business of Law Conference
The Association of Legal Administrators’ (ALA’s) 2015 Business of Law Conferences kicked off with the first of three events in New Orleans, Louisiana, from Thursday, September 10, to Saturday, September 12. The event hosted nearly 200 attendees, 38 business partners presenting solutions at their booths, and speakers and legal industry experts covering various aspects of the business of law. - September 26, 2015 - Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
Attorney David Liggett Named to The Best Lawyers in America 2016 Edition
Ragsdale Liggett PLLC is pleased to announce that David K. Liggett has been included in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Insurance Law. Selection to Best Lawyers® is based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation and is considered a singular honor. About... - September 26, 2015 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Alexander Kaplan, Partner, Proskauer 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 Alexander Kaplan, Partner, Proskauer will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Irreparable Harm and Trademark Law Demystified! A 2015... - September 26, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
myHRcounsel is Pleased to Announce a New Partnership with Avionte
An exciting new partnership between startup myHRcounsel and software provider Avionte. - September 25, 2015 - myHRcounsel
Durham Attorneys Thomas, Ferguson & Mullins Named to Best Lawyers in America® 2016
The partners at Thomas, Ferguson & Mullins, L.L.P. have been named for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016, as selected by their legal peers. William J. Thomas II was named for Criminal Defense. Jay H. Ferguson was named for: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Philip A. Mullins... - September 25, 2015 - Thomas, Ferguson and Mullins, L.L.P.
Adams and Reese Ranks First Among Top Government Affairs Firms
Southern Political Report released its list of “The South’s Top Government Affairs Firms and Lobbyists.” The law firm of Adams and Reese placed #1 in the states of Alabama, Louisiana and Tennessee and also ranked in the top five in Mississippi and South Carolina. Adams and Reese... - September 25, 2015 - Adams and Reese
Attorney Robert J. Ramseur, Jr. Listed in The Best Lawyers of America 2016 Edition
Ragsdale Liggett PLLC is pleased to announce that Robert J. Ramseur, Jr. has been selected for inclusion in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. He was named for his practice in Real Estate Law. Selection is based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation and is considered a singular... - September 24, 2015 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
RoyaltyStat Unveils New, Responsive Website
RoyaltyStat, the industry leader in providing royalty rates for transfer pricing compliance, purchase price allocation, intellectual property valuation, and due diligence connected with litigation, business development, and mergers & acquisitions, announces its updated website. - September 23, 2015 - RoyaltyStat
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Hal Sanders as a Lifetime VIP Member
Hal Sanders, of Austin, Texas has recently been honored as a Lifetime VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Law. - September 23, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Daren H. Lipinsky, Partner, Brown & Lipinsky 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 Daren H. Lipinsky, Partner, Brown & Lipinsky LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Latest Developments in Employment... - September 23, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Lewis Kevelson, Partner, Marcum LLP to Speak at Knowledge Group’s Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP): An Update Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lewis Kevelson, Partner, Marcum LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) : An... - September 22, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Rick N. Bryson, Shareholder and Director, Sanders & Parks, P.C., to Speak at KC’s Trade Secret Mediations in 2016: What You Need to Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Rick N. Bryson, Senior Shareholder and Director, Sanders & Parks, P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Trade Secret... - September 19, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Blumer Joins Henderson Franklin's Bonita Springs Estate Planning Team
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Erin Blumer has joined the Estate Planning & Administration division and will be based out of the firm’s Bonita Springs office. Blumer concentrates her practice in the areas of domestic estate and... - September 19, 2015 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Long Island Divorce Attorney Launches Web Site for Affordable & Complex Divorces
Long Island Divorce Lawyer, Robert E. Hornberger, Esq. recently launched a new website focusing on the needs of Nassau County and Suffolk County couples seeking affordable uncontested divorces and complex divorce litigation. - September 19, 2015 - Robert E. Hornberger, P.C.
Jason B. Freeman, Attorney, Meadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins, Crouch & Ungerman, L.L.P. to Speak at Knowledge Group’s Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jason B. Freeman, Attorney, Meadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins, Crouch & Ungerman, L.L.P. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - September 18, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Allen Sullivan, Partner, Burr & Forman LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP): An Update Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Allen Sullivan, Partner, Burr & Forman LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program... - September 18, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Scot A. Hinshaw, Attorney at Law, Niehaus Wise & Kalas Ltd 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 Scot A. Hinshaw, Attorney at Law, Niehaus Wise & Kalas Ltd will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Latest Developments in... - September 18, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Ravenhearh Law Expands Security Clearance Defense Services
The US government’s security clearance process is rigorous and often ends in clearance being denied. Ravenhearth Law is expanding its security clearance defense services to include appeal. - September 18, 2015 - Ravenhearth Law
Legal Action Against Lee Charlton Scott & Charlton Rose Fine Art Has Been Discontinued with Prejudice
On July 28, 2015, in the case of Joseph Goldsmith vs. Robert Durant, Lee Charlton Scott, Charlton Roberts Fine Art LLC f/k/a C.R. Fine Art LLC and Charlton Rose Fine Art, LLC, legal action against Lee Charlton Scott & Charlton Rose Fine Art has been discontinued with prejudice. - September 17, 2015 - Lee Scott Fine Art
Adam D. Kemper, Attorney, Greenspoon Marder, P.A. to Speak at KC’s Increased FCRA Background Check Litigation - How Employers Reduce Risk in 2016 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Adam D. Kemper, Attorney, Greenspoon Marder, P.A. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Increased FCRA Background Check... - September 17, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Patricia A. Wise, Partner, Niehaus Wise & Kalas Ltd 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 Patricia A. Wise, Partner, Niehaus Wise & Kalas Ltd will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Latest Developments in Employment... - September 17, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Ten Ragsdale Liggett Attorneys Named to the Best Lawyers in America 2016 Edition
Ragsdale Liggett congratulates ten of its lawyers who were selected by exhaustive peer review to the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. - September 17, 2015 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Fisher & Phillips Expands Memphis Office with Addition of Rob Ratton
Fisher & Phillips LLP today announced the addition of attorney Robert W. Ratton to the firm’s Memphis office. Ratton has held several of counsel positions in Memphis and has taken over 30 jury trials to verdict. "It is the firm's goal to deliver the highest quality legal services to... - September 16, 2015 - Fisher Phillips Memphis