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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
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
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
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
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
Barry Goheen, Partner, King & Spalding 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 Barry Goheen, Partner, King & Spalding will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Increased FCRA Background Check Litigation -... - September 16, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Fisher & Phillips’ Todd Fredrickson Honored as Barrister’s Best 2015
Todd Fredrickson, Managing Partner in the Denver office of Fisher & Phillips LLP, has been named Barrister's Best "People's Choice" by Law Week Colorado. Fredrickson was recognized in the category “Best Employment Lawyer for Defendants.” - September 16, 2015 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Three Moye White Attorneys Honored as Barrister’s Best 2015
Three partners withe the Denver law firm, Moye White LLP, have been honored as Barrister's Best by Law Week Colorado. - September 16, 2015 - Moye White
On The Lookout Investigations Rebrands
On The Lookout Investigations has launched a rebranding of its colors to match those of its sister company, DGR – The Source for Legal Support, with both companies being voted the “Best Of” in their categories in the recent New Jersey Law Journal survey. “Both DGR and On... - September 16, 2015 - On The Lookout Investigations
Attorney William W. Pollock Named 2016 "Lawyer of the Year" in Raleigh by Best Lawyers in America
The law firm of Ragsdale Liggett in Raleigh, NC announces that partner, Bill Pollock was selected as 2016 "Lawyer of the Year" for Insurance Litigation in the Raleigh metro by The Best Lawyers Lawyers in America. This award follows Pollock's recent honor of his selection as a Top 100 lawyer in North Carolina by Super Lawyers magazine. - September 16, 2015 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Pride Immigration Law Firm PLLC Expands EB -1 Visa Services to Alexandria, VA
To help clients who do not desire or have the option of PERM labor certification, Beeraj Patel at Pride Immigration Law Firm PLLC is expanding services to include EB-1 visa processing, including EB-1A, EB-1B and EB-1C. - September 16, 2015 - Pride Immigration Law Firm PLLC
Brightleaf Solutions Releases Version 2.0 of Its Automated Contract Abstraction Software
Enhanced features will significantly reduce manual efforts and improve output quality. - September 15, 2015 - Brightleaf Solutions, Inc.
Personal Injury Lawyer d’Oliveira & Associates Moves to South Kingstown, RI
d’Oliveira & Associates have relocated their North Kingstown, RI personal injury law firm location to South Kingstown, RI to better serve the South County area. - September 15, 2015 - d'Oliveira & Associates
Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney Honored for Volunteer Work by Public Interest Law Center
Ryan Allen Hancock named "Pro Bono Partner of the Month." - September 13, 2015 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Matthew J. Kreutzer, Attorney, Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC 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 Matthew J. Kreutzer, Attorney, Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Recent Critical... - September 12, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Chamberlain Hrdlicka Tax Lawyer to Present at 50th Annual Southern Federal Tax Institute
Philadelphia tax attorney Philip Karter to present advice on responding to new IRS rules for Information Document Requests (IDRs) - September 12, 2015 - Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Craig Barber, Board Chair of Denny’s Franchisee Association and Denny’s Franchisee 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 Craig Barber, Board Chair of Denny’s Franchisee Association and Co-owner of Denamic LLC (a Denny’s franchise) will speak at the Knowledge... - September 11, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Alexandria VA Traffic Lawyer Expands Services for Local Residents
It is easier for a driver to get his or her license suspended than is commonly assumed, and the consequences for driving with a suspended license can be serious. Brown Law Firm PLLC is now offering legal services in this area to Alexandria, VA. - September 11, 2015 - The Brown Firm PLLC
Bass Accepted Into Inaugural ACTEC Educational Program
Farr Law Firm is proud to announce that attorney Forrest J. Bass has been accepted into the ACTEC inaugural class for the Florida Fellows Institute. - September 11, 2015 - Farr Law Firm
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri to Appear on Ask the Dom Radio Show
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri to appear as a guest on the “Ask the Dom” radio show on Sunday, September 13th at 10am. - September 11, 2015 - Law Offices of Dominic Fariello
Patrick J. McCormick, Attorney, Kulzer & DiPadova, P.A. 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 Patrick J. McCormick, Attorney, Kulzer & DiPadova, P.A. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Best Practices in Reporting... - September 11, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
John T. Holden, Shareholder, Dickie McCamey & Chilcote P.C. 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 John T. Holden, Shareholder, Dickie McCamey & Chilcote P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The Impact of... - September 11, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Gary R. Duvall, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney 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 Gary R. Duvall, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Recent Critical Developments in Franchising... - September 10, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Matthew R. Lynde, Vice President, Cornerstone Research 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 Matthew R. Lynde, Vice President, Cornerstone Research will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “High-Tech Mergers: FTC's Apple of... - September 10, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Fisher & Phillips Announces Two Attorneys in Its San Antonio Office Recognized as 2015 Texas Super Lawyers
Fisher & Phillips LLP announced today that Bob Kilgore, attorney in the San Antonio office and Stephen J. Roppolo, managing partner of the San Antonio and Houston offices, have been named to the 2015 Texas Super Lawyers list. Fisher & Phillips is a national management-side labor and employment law firm. Recognition in Super Lawyers demonstrates an exemplary degree of respect and professional achievement the lawyer has earned from peers, with no more than 5 percent of attorneys in Texas listed. - September 10, 2015 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Stephen J. Roppolo, Managing Partner in the Houston Office of Fisher & Phillips, Recognized as a 2015 Texas Super Lawyer
Fisher & Phillips LLP announced today that Stephen J. Roppolo, managing partner of the Houston office, has been named to the 2015 Texas Super Lawyers list. Fisher & Phillips is a national management-side labor and employment law firm. Super Lawyer selections are based upon independent research and peer nominations from the Thomson Reuters-owned publication. - September 10, 2015 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Machael V. Abcarian, Managing Partner of the Dallas Office of Fisher & Phillips, Recognized as a 2015 Texas Super Lawyer
The Dallas office of Fisher & Phillips LLP announced today that Michael V. Abcarian, who is the managing partner of the Dallas office, has been named to the 2015 Texas Super Lawyers list, marking the 11th consecutive year Abcarian has been selected for this honor. Fisher & Phillips is a... - September 10, 2015 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Paul J. Bloom, Esq. to Receive Community Leader Award from the Holocaust Center of Nassau County
Melville, NY-based commercial real estate law and business litigation law firm, Harras Bloom & Archer, LLP, announces Paul Bloom, a founding partner of Harras Bloom & Archer, LLP, a boutique real estate and business law firm serving New York City and Long Island will be honored in an... - September 09, 2015 - Harras Bloom & Archer, LLC