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Law Offices of Dan Newlin Open in Chicago
Attorney Dan Newlin, powerhouse personal injury lawyer who has recovered over $150 million for injury and accident victims, opens a new law office in Chicago's downtown legal and financial district - July 31, 2014 - Law Offices of Dan Newlin Chicago
Albert C. Hanna Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Albert C. Hanna is a lifetime member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. He has been selected as the Professional of the Year 2014 in Property Rights Litigation in America’s Registry. - July 31, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Lisa Cassilly, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding Anti-Whistleblower Protocols for Companies: A 2014 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lisa Cassilly, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding Whistleblower Protocols for... - July 31, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Bucking Industry Trend, Business is Booming at National Law Firm Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Revenue at mid-sized firms lags nationwide, but Chamberlain Hrdlicka’s figures are outpacing 2013. - July 31, 2014 - Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Celesq® Upcoming CLE Programs: Developments in E-Discovery Under the Federal Rules; Corporate and Securities Laws; Medical Marijuana Laws; IP/Trade Secrets; Trial Skills
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts starting August 13, 2014: Whistleblower Developments: Important Updates for In-House Counsel (2441) Live web cast: August 13, 2014 (12:00 noon ET) This summer has brought several noteworthy whistleblower developments, including... - July 31, 2014 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Rawls McNelis + Mitchell Welcomes Paul T. Walkinshaw
Rawls McNelis + Mitchell announces the addition of Paul T. Walkinshaw as an attorney with the firm. Mr. Walkinshaw concentrates his practice on appellate and trial court litigation, risk management and general healthcare law. He has prosecuted or defended against appeals in the United States... - July 31, 2014 - Rawls Law Group
DNP International Co., Inc. Announces Its Immediate Exit from the Beta-Alanine Business
DNP International Co., Inc. (“DNP”) announced today that, effective immediately, DNP will exit the beta-alanine business. DNP and its affiliates will no longer import, export, supply, make, use, distribute, offer for sale, sell or supply beta-alanine, or any salt, ester, amide or... - July 30, 2014 - DNP International Co., Inc.
Managing IP Ranks Moore & Van Allen’s Intellectual Property Practice
Managing IP ranked Moore & Van Allen's Intellectual Property practice as "Highly Recommended," and named North Carolina Intellectual Members Dick Lupo, Arlene Hanks, Chuck Moore & Henry Ward as "IP Stars". - July 30, 2014 - Moore & Van Allen PLLC
Nightlife Publishing Expands Its Contract Consulting to Offer More Services to a Larger Group of Writers and Artists
The legal consulting arm of Nightlife Publishing is planning to offer new services in the wake of this year’s San Diego Comic Con. Creative Contract Consulting, or C3, will now provide legal analysis and drafting services for all aspects of both freelance and independent entertainment... - July 29, 2014 - Nightlife Publishing LLC
Florida Cannabis Institute Announces One-Day Seminar in August
Florida Cannabis Institute has today announced a one-day introductory seminar in August to help prospective students and members of the press learn more about rapidly changing economic and legal considerations. - July 29, 2014 - Florida Cannabis Institute
Saelig's EMI Pouches for Seized Cellphones Meet Recent Supreme Court Recommendations
The Supreme Court has just ruled that a warrant is needed before a cellphone can be examined for personal information and an EMI Pouch is the perfect way to keep communication devices uncompromised. Saelig has a range of portable EMI pouches suited to this application. - July 28, 2014 - Saelig Co. Inc.
Buckley King Attorney Invited to Cleveland Employment American Inn of Court
"That Liz has been invited to join the Inn of Court is a testament to her character and her professional standing," stated Brent Buckley, Managing Partner of Buckley King. - July 27, 2014 - Buckley King
Family Lawyer Jessica A. Pritchard to Speak at Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Divorce attorney from Williams Family Law in Doylestown to discuss common client questions. - July 26, 2014 - Williams Family Law, P.C.
Kimberly A. Ball, Counsel, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP to Speak at KC’s FCPA in 2014 & Beyond Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kimberly A. Ball, Counsel, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “FCPA in 2014 &... - July 26, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
DuPont Legal Joins Nationwide and Wells Fargo in Supporting NAMWOLF® Annual Meeting 2014
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms, Inc., (NAMWOLF®) announces that DuPont Legal has joined Nationwide and Wells Fargo in becoming treasured supporters of NAMWOLF’s upcoming Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 21st -24th . “At... - July 26, 2014 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
The Lawler Firm, P.A. Announces New Website
Locally owned The Lawler Firm, P.A. announced today that it will be launching a new website to better serve the Brandon, Valrico, Fishhawk, and Riverview communities. Stephen M. Lawler, firm founder, expects the website to improve public confidence and widen its customer base. The Lawler Firm, P.A. - July 26, 2014 - The Lawler Firm, P.A.
Matthew Moseley, Senior Associate, Alston & Bird LLP to Speak at KC’s Transfer Pricing: What You Need to Know in 2014 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Matthew Moseley, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Transfer Pricing: What You Need to Know in... - July 25, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Author Lance LoRusso, Author of "When Cops Kill" to Take Part in Rifles, Raffles & Relief for Heroes on August 9th in Smyrna, GA
Proceeds from Hunting For Heroes Event Benefit Disabled Law Enforcement Officers - July 25, 2014 - When Cops Kill
Robert M. Adams Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Robert M. Adams of Las Vegas, Nevada has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Robert M. Adams Mr. Adams is a Partner with the law firm of Eglet Wall Christiansen, and has over 15... - July 24, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Moye White Announces Formation of ADR Group
Denver law firm, Moye White LLP, announced the formation of an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Practice Group. The firm, and practice group, will be bolstered by the addition of a former judge, Jack Berryhill, who joins the firm on September 2. - July 24, 2014 - Moye White
Chamberlain Hrdlicka Shareholder Named "Attorney of the Year" Finalist by Philadelphia Business Publication
Elizabeth Fenton will be profiled in SmartCEO magazine prior to September awards presentation. - July 24, 2014 - Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Belcastro and Gunderson Selected as Florida Trend Magazine’s 2014 Legal Elite
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorneys J. Matthew Belcastro and Thomas Gunderson were named to Florida Trend Magazine's Eleventh Annual Legal Elite,® which recognizes and honors the top 2% of all Florida lawyers. To compile the list, Florida Trend... - July 23, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Fifth Edition of Lender Liability by A. Barry Cappello Now Available
The fifth edition of Lender Liability (800 pages), the authoritative treatise on lender misconduct, is now available through Juris Publishing. Authored by the acknowledged pioneer in lender liability law, attorney A. Barry Cappello, this latest edition of Lender Liability is a thorough revision and... - July 23, 2014 - Cappello & Noël, LLP
Court Reporting Company Huseby Inc. Hires Veteran Reporter to Expand Texas, New Mexico Operations
Global litigation services firm Huseby, Inc., based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is expanding its operation El Paso, Texas and Las Cruces, New Mexico. - July 23, 2014 - Huseby, Inc.
ReEmployAbility Drives Precedent in Virginia Return-to-Work Case
ReEmployAbility, the largest national provider of specialty return-to-work (RTW) services and transitional employment programs, played a major role in establishing return-to-work precedent in a recent Virginia workers’ compensation case. The Virginia Worker’s Compensation Commission... - July 22, 2014 - ReEmployAbility
Andrew Weinstein Named to the 2014 Florida Super Lawyers List
The Weinstein Law Firm today announced that Andrew Weinstein has been named to the Florida Super Lawyers list as one of the top attorneys in Florida for 2014. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. - July 20, 2014 - Weinstein Law Firm
Parker Poe’s Catharine Biggs Arrowood Among Top 250 Female Litigators in U.S.
Clients and Peers Select Arrowood to Benchmark Litigation’s List for Third Time - July 19, 2014 - Parker Poe
Pregnancy Accommodation Laws Surprise Employers
Employers nationwide are being surprised by a surge of support for pregnancy accommodation laws. Labor Law Center is a well-respected Southern California-based firm founded in 1999 that supplies compliance posters to small businesses and major corporations. - July 19, 2014 - Labor Law Center
LawTech Europe Congress Announces Rohit Talwar as Closing Keynote Speaker for Its 2014 Event in Prague
LawTech Europe Congress is pleased to announce its Closing Keynote Speaker, Rohit Talwar of Fast Future Research, who will draw on the findings of a groundbreaking global study to describe the trends and challenges that law firms must address now in order to remain viable entities in the future. His insightful, provocative, & crucial message will bring great value to the delegates of this conference addressing digital evidence, forensic investigations, cyber security, & law office technologies. - July 19, 2014 - INsig2 LawTech Europe Congress
ERISA Fiduciary Advisors, Inc. Named a Top RIA Firm by Financial Advisor Magazine (July 2014)
17th fastest growing RIA firm in the country based on an annual survey from Financial Advisor Magazine. - July 17, 2014 - ERISA Fiduciary Advisors, Inc.
Jolyon Grant Selected for Esteemed Lawyers of America
Since 1971, Jolyon Grant has exclusively practiced family law in the state of Arizona, where he is a Certified Family Law Specialist. Mr. Grant’s credentials are both impressive and extensive; he has helped scores of Arizona families to resolve their legal issues successfully. He is a member... - July 17, 2014 - Esteemed Lawyers of America
DirectWomen Presents Program at NAWL Annual Meeting on July 24 in New York City
Organization Formed to Position Women Lawyers to Serve on Boards of Public Companies Presents Program at The National Association of Women Lawyers Annual Meeting. - July 17, 2014 - DirectWomen
Stewart M. Weintraub Honored with National Professional Tax Organization’s "Special Award"
Institute for Professionals in Taxation honors Chamberlain Hrdlicka attorney for years of leadership. - July 17, 2014 - Chamberlain Hrdlicka
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Legal Series: Say on Pay and Executive Compensation Litigation in 2014
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: Legal Series: Say on Pay and Executive Compensation Litigation in 2014. This two-hour event is scheduled on August 22,... - July 16, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
RMN Global Search Becomes The RMN Agency
The RMN Agency, formerly known as RMN Global Search, has undergone a branding makeover. - July 16, 2014 - The RMN Agency
The RMN Agency Ranks Among the Best in Atlanta
The RMN Agency was recently ranked #27 in Lawcrossing’s yearly ranking, marking the second year they were the top Atlanta-based recruiting company included. - July 16, 2014 - The RMN Agency
Workers’ Compensation Cost-Shifting: the Only People Saving Money Are the Insurance Companies
Research in the newly released book, "The Truth About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome" by Jill Gambaro, reveals that taxpayers now carry the burden for disabled workers. The author describes how insurance industry-backed measures, enacted state by state over the last 20 years, have shifted the cost of injured workers onto Social Security and Medicare. - July 16, 2014 - Reflection Media
Guerin Awarded Paralegal of the Year
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Sabrina Guerin received the Paralegal of the Year Award from the Gulf Coast Paralegal Association, held at their Annual Paralegal Appreciation Night held at the Hilton in Naples. Guerin began her legal career as a... - July 15, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Litigation Insights’ Very Own Adam Bloomberg to Speak at the 2014 Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference
Adam Bloomberg of Litigation Insights will be a speaker at the 2014 Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference on Wednesday, July 16th at the Hyatt Regency in Monterey, California. - July 14, 2014 - Litigation Insights
DPS Software Provides Access to Criminal Justice Secure Emails via Its Managed IT Solution
DPS Software has added a new functionality to DPSCloud, its managed IT solution which allows law firms to send and receive CJSM emails straight from and into their Outlook Office inbox and assign them to the right case or matter in their case management system. The new development was made... - July 13, 2014 - DPS Software
Sandra Tedlock Selected for Esteemed Lawyers of America
For over 25 years, Sandra Tedlock has exclusively practiced family law in the Tucson area. She has helped countless families to resolve a variety of legal issues successfully. The State Bar of Arizona recognizes Ms. Tedlock as a Certified Family Law Specialist. She is also a member of the American... - July 12, 2014 - Esteemed Lawyers of America
Campbell Law Selected to Participate in Prestigious National Civil Trial Competition (NCTC)
Competition to Feature 16 of America’s Best Advocacy Programs Among Institutes of Higher Learning - July 12, 2014 - Campbell Law
Moye White Honored as Green Company Standout Leader
Denver law firm, Moye White LLP, has been recognized as a Green Champion at the ColoradoBiz Green Colorado Awards. The award recognizes companies for their efforts to make their commercial spaces, as well as their communities, more sustainable. - July 11, 2014 - Moye White
Anderson Jones, PLLC Partner Victor “Andy” Anderson to Discuss Debt Issues at NCAEC 2014 Convention
Partner at Full-Service Law Firm to Address Attendees at the North Carolina Association of Electrical Contractors Convention July 12 - July 11, 2014 - Anderson Jones
Suzanne Horne, Partner, Paul Hastings LLP to Speak at KC’s International Employment Law: A 2014 Perspective Live Webcast
Suzanne Horne, Partner, Paul Hastings LLP to Speak at KC’s International Employment Law: A 2014 Perspective LIVE Webcast The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Suzanne Horne, Partner, Paul... - July 10, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Atlanta Law Firm, Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor, Offers Complimentary Divorce Seminars
Teaching you how to prepare for the legal, financial, and emotional aspect of divorce - July 09, 2014 - Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor
Stephen J. Maassen Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Stephen J. Maassen of Alton, Illinois has been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Stephen J. Maassen Mr. Maassen was an appellate prosecutor, then clerked for... - July 08, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
LexisNexis® and Lawctopus Announce Collaboration
LexisNexis® collaborates with Lawctopus on several areas of mutual interest. - July 05, 2014 - LexisNexis India
Alexander J. Hadjis, Partner, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP to Speak at KC’s Federal Circuit Decisions in 2014 Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Alexander J. Hadjis, Partner, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: Federal Circuit Decisions... - July 05, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Aaron Notary Appointment Services, Inc. Now offers Apostille Service
Fast, Easy & Inexpensive. - July 04, 2014 - Aaron Notary Appointment Services, Inc.