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Inaugural New York Metro Joint Cyber Security Conference 2014
The entire security community of the NY, NJ, and CT metropolitan area is joining forces to assemble what they expect will be a premier Cybersecurity Conference on Oct. 7, 2014. The purpose of this educational conference is to heighten cybersecurity awareness and keeping with the National Cyber Security Awareness Month in October. - September 05, 2014 - NYMJCSC
Feldman Shepherd Partner Ezra Wohlgelernter Discusses "Fundamentals of Auto Litigation"
Experienced personal injury attorney lectures at Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s CLE program - September 05, 2014 - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP
No Time for Delay with Solicitors Professional Indemnity Insurance Renewals, Total Insurance Warns
Solicitors must renew their professional indemnity insurance as quickly as possible, a broker has warned. - September 05, 2014 - Total Insurance
Lisa M. Benzie and Neil Rovner from NOW Law Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 21st Edition
NOW Law is Pleased to Announce the Recognition of Lisa M. Benzie and Neil Rovner in The Best Lawyers in America 21st Edition. - September 05, 2014 - NOW Law
GTC Law Group LLP Announces Addition of New Counsel
GTC Law Group, one of the nation’s premier IP and M&A boutique law firms, announced today that Marcel Valenta has joined the firm as counsel in its corporate transactions group. Valenta comes to GTC after years of practice at Am Law 100 law firms in Chicago, Silicon Valley and Phoenix and... - September 04, 2014 - GTC Law Group PC & Affiliates
Dubai Event to Feature Extensive Know-How on Product Pricing and Price Review in Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas Contracts
Neoedge, a leading business intelligence firm based in Singapore, teams up with The Energy Contract Company to put together an international event entitled, “Mastering Pricing & Price Review in Gas & LNG Contracts,” happening at the Ramada Hotel Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on... - September 04, 2014 - Neoedge Pte. Ltd
Three Moye White Attorneys Honored as Barrister’s Best 2014
Three attorneys from the Denver law firm, Moye White LLP, have been named Barrister’s Best 2014 by Law Week Colorado. - September 03, 2014 - Moye White
Jack Berryhill Joins Moye White as Partner: Former Judge Will Bolster Firm’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Group
Former District Court Judge, Jack Berryhill, has joined the Denver law firm, Moye White LLP, as a partner and a member of the firm's newly-formed Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group. His practice will focus primarily on the arbitration and mediation of complex family law matters. - September 03, 2014 - Moye White
Fisher & Phillips’ Todd Fredrickson Honored as Barrister’s Best 2014
Todd Fredrickson, Managing Partner in the Denver office of Fisher & Phillips LLP, has been named to Barrister's Best 2014 by Law Week Colorado as the "Best Employment Lawyer-Defense." - September 03, 2014 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Dr. Kalyan C Kankanala to Talk on the Changing Landscape of Open Source Licenses
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala, a national expert on Intellectual Property (IP) and a consultant for several MNCs, will be delivering a talk on Usage of Open Source Software in Business and the Changing Landscape of Open Source Licenses. The session will be aimed at sharing valuable insights on open source... - September 03, 2014 - BananaIP Counsels
Phoenix Elite Security Services™ Assists in the Turn in of Air-Soft Guns to Myanmar Police
On August 9, 2014 the Myanmar Police announced that air guns were illegal under the Arms Act 19 (F) 1978 and Section 8 of the Export and Import Law 2012. Also, on that date the Myanmar Police announced in local newspapers one arrest in Tamway Township of Yangon and the seizing of 104 air guns and... - September 02, 2014 - Phoenix Elite Security Services
LawTech Europe Congress Announces Allvision's Andrew Haslam as Chairman of Its 2014 Event
LawTech Europe Congress Announces Andrew Haslam as Chairman of its event on digital evidence, forensic investigations, cyber security, and legal efficiencies. - August 30, 2014 - INsig2 LawTech Europe Congress
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed as Official Marketing Agent for Case Beacon Invention
Apurva S., Illinois-based inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Case Beacon software application and program to potential licensees. A highly innovative and groundbreaking cloud-based data and file management system for the legal profession,... - August 30, 2014 - New Product Help, Inc.
Angela C. Valdivieso Joins Roig Lawyers as a Senior Associate in the Deerfield Beach Office
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned multi-practice law firm dedicated to serving clients across seven offices throughout Florida, is pleased to welcome Angela C. Valdivieso as a Senior Associate in the firm’s Deerfield Beach office. Angela joins the Litigation practice group where her practice... - August 30, 2014 - Roig Lawyers
Parker Poe’s Henry Campen Named to Advanced Energy Board
Attorney Appointed to Energy Non-Profit by Governor McCrory - August 30, 2014 - Parker Poe
Vas Vedantam Named to Lawyers of Color Hot List
Moore & Van Allen Associate Vas Vedantam was named to Lawyers Of Color’s 2014 Southern Region Hot List, which recognizes early- to mid-career minority attorneys who are excelling in the legal profession. - August 30, 2014 - Moore & Van Allen PLLC
Willig, Williams & Davidson Managing Partner Deborah R. Willig Elected to College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
Pennsylvania labor and employment attorney elected as Fellow of College of Labor and Employment. - August 29, 2014 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
The Value of an Estate Planning Lawyer – Michigan’s Casper P. Connolly Encourages Individuals to Utilize Expert Services When Planning Their Estate
Many people believe that estate planning is not a necessary process that they need to go through, often because of a refusal to accept the fact that death is always looming and can strike at any moment. Moreover, Casper P. Connolly and Associates at EstatePlanningStrategists.com know that most... - August 29, 2014 - Estate Planning Strategists.com
Narroway Publishing LLC/Imprint Narroway Press Announces the Release of "Evil and the Details," Book Two in Roy A. Teel Jr.'s New Fifteen Book Crime Novel Series
Is America morally bankrupt? Why do we read stories about the sex trade and human trafficking but take little action to stop it? - August 28, 2014 - Narroway Publishing LLC
IP Watch Receives 2013 Tennessee Excellence Award
IP Watch has been selected for the 2013 Tennessee Excellence Award amongst all its peers and competitors by the US Trade & Commerce Institute (USTCRI). - August 28, 2014 - IP Watch, LLC
IP Attorney Lori Johnson Joins Chamberlain Hrdlicka
National law firm expands its Intellectual Property department with recruitment of veteran IP attorney. - August 28, 2014 - Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Law Firm Takes Employee Benefits to Another Level
How Asons Solicitors of Manchester have lifted employee morale and motivation in a way that's unique to the legal profession. - August 28, 2014 - Asons Solicitors
Brain League's Patent Partners Join BananaIP
Founded in 2004, at NSRCEL, Brain League IP Services was one of the fastest growing IP Firm in India until its division into two entities in February, 2014. - August 28, 2014 - BananaIP Counsels
Fort Myers Attorney Suzanne Boy Recognized in Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Suzanne Boy was selected as one of Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40. The 40 Under 40 list honors local young professionals who have distinguished themselves in their professions and in the... - August 27, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Article Published on ESOPs and Estate Planning
Estate Planning, a national journal for lawyers, accountants, trustees, and other practitioners concerned with planning, conserving, and managing family assets, has published an article authored by Kelly Finnell and Andrew Holmes. “Consider ESOPs as an Estate Plan Component for Business... - August 26, 2014 - Executive Financial Services, Inc.
Richard D. West Selected for Esteemed Lawyers of America
For more than a quarter of a century, Richard D. West has specialized in marital and family law, he is board certified by the Florida Bar and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. West is a past president and a current Fellow of the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial... - August 26, 2014 - Esteemed Lawyers of America
Celesq® Announces Upcoming CLE Programs: Ethics Regarding Attorney Whistleblowers; Federal Rules/E-Discovery Revisions; Corp.& Securities Laws; IP/Trade Secrets
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts starting September 9, 2014: An Ethical Quandary: In-House Attorney as Whistleblower (2445) Live web cast: September 18, 2014 (12:00 noon ET) Courtney Worcester and Roger Lane discuss the ethical quandaries caused by attorney... - August 26, 2014 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC Announces that IP Watch, LLC is the Winner of the ALLEGRA Learning Solutions Innovative Services Award for 2014
ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is proud to announce the winner of the ALLEGRA Learning Solutions Innovative Services Award for 2014. Co-founders and Co-CEOs Cyndie Koopsen and Caroline Young are excited to present IP Watch, LLC, with this award as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of ALLEGRA... - August 25, 2014 - IP Watch, LLC
11 Willig, Williams & Davidson Lawyers Named to 2015 "Best Lawyers in America"
U.S. News & World Report recognizes Philadelphia labor and employment attorneys and names partner Richard G. Poulson "Lawyer of the Year" in Philadelphia labor law - unions. - August 23, 2014 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Voto Latino Statement on Police Shooting of Michael Brown
This tragedy reminds us of the need for our communities to make their voices heard. - August 22, 2014 - Voto Latino
Emerich Named in 2015 “Best Lawyers in America” List
For the ninth year in a row, Guy S. Emerich has been selected to the Best Lawyers in America list for his work in Trusts and Estates. - August 22, 2014 - Farr Law Firm
13 Henderson Franklin Attorneys Named as Best Lawyers in America® for 2015
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that thirteen (13) attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2015. The attorneys, along with their respective practice area and office location include: • Charles Basinait,... - August 22, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Bucks County Family Lawyers Jeffrey Williams and Hillary Moonay Named by U.S. News & World Report to 2015 "Best Lawyers in America"’
Williams Family Law attorneys named among top family lawyers in United States. - August 22, 2014 - Williams Family Law, P.C.
Two Fisher & Phillips - Dallas Attorneys Selected to The Best Lawyers in America 2015
Fisher & Phillips LLP announced today that two Dallas attorneys, alongside 84 from 25 additional offices, have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2015® (Copyright 2014 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Michael V. Abcarian, managing partner in... - August 21, 2014 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
8 Feldman Shepherd Attorneys Named to 2015 "Best Lawyers in America"
U.S. News & World Report recognizes Philadelphia personal injury attorneys and names partner Carol Nelson Shepherd "Lawyer of the Year" in Philadelphia medical malpractice. - August 21, 2014 - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP
Fargione Law, LLC Gives Parents an Insight on Protecting Their Kids
With proper planning, Fargione Law, LLC help parents to pass on their assets to their lovable kids without undergoing probate, in a quick inexpensive and private manner. - August 20, 2014 - Fargione Law, LLC
14 Chamberlain Hrdlicka Attorneys Named to 2015 "Best Lawyers in America"
U.S. News & World Report recognizes Chamberlain Hrdlicka attorneys in practice areas of construction law, employee benefits, immigration law, tax litigation and controversy, and trusts and estates. - August 20, 2014 - Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Four Moye White Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2015
Denver law firm, Moye White LLP, announced today that four of its attorneys are featured in The Best Lawyers in America 2015. - August 20, 2014 - Moye White
Fisher & Phillips Attorneys Selected to The Best Lawyers in America 2015
Fisher & Phillips LLP announced that three partners in its Denver office were listed as The Best Lawyers in America 2015. Nationally, the firm placed 86 attorneys, representing 26 regional offices, on the Best Lawyers list. - August 20, 2014 - Fisher Phillips Denver
CFLA Announces Mortgage Securitization Auditor Training Certification in Newark, NJ; Aug 29-31, 2014
CFLA, Inc has created a comprehensive training certification program entitled: Mortgage Securitization Auditor "MSA" - A 24-hour in-person intensive seminar held across the country. - August 20, 2014 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Adaptive Solutions, Inc. Launches ECM Practice Group
Adaptive Solutions, Inc. today announced the launch of its new Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Services division designed to help law firms, corporate legal departments and corporations implement strategies and tools to effectively capture, manage, store, preserve and retrieve information,... - August 19, 2014 - Adaptive Solutions Inc.
Roig Lawyers Continues Their Expansion and Welcomes Alejandro Perez as an Associate to Their Litigation Practice Group
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned law firm dedicated to serving clients across seven offices throughout Florida, is pleased to announce that Alejandro Perez has joined the firm’s Deerfield Beach office as an Associate in the Litigation practice group. Alejandro brings more than 10 years of... - August 17, 2014 - Roig Lawyers
Petro Cohen Law Firm Announces Scholarship Program in Conjunction with Kids’ Chance of New Jersey: First of Four Annual Scholarships Awarded to Benefit Young Adults
Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo Law Firm has partnered with Kids’ Chance of New Jersey hoping to make a difference in the life of a young adult whose parent has been fatally or seriously injured in a NJ workplace accident. As a proud “Doctorate Degree” Sponsor of the organization’s Leadership of Excellence Program, a new Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo and Kids’ Chance of NJ Scholarship has been created, awarding a deserving student $10,000 annually toward college for four consecutive years. - August 15, 2014 - Petro Cohen, P.C.
The Dunedin Fine Art Center Has Selected Roig Lawyers Attorney, Jacqueline R. A. Root, as a “Model of Success”
Roig Lawyers, a minority-owned litigation law firm dedicated to serving clients across seven offices throughout Florida, is proud to announce that Jacqueline R. A. Root, an associate in the Tampa office, has been selected as a “Model of Success” by the Dunedin Fine Art Center... - August 15, 2014 - Roig Lawyers
Burns White Welcomes Nine Associates to Offices in PA. and Del.
Burns White LLC welcomes nine associates with practices spanning energy, general litigation, health care and long-term care, Medicare compliance and transportation to its offices in Pittsburgh, PA. and Wilmington, Del. - August 15, 2014 - Burns White LLC
Mancini Elected to Bonita Springs Area Chamber Board of Directors
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Richard Mancini, an attorney in the firm's Bonita Springs office, was elected to the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the Bonita Springs Chamber with... - August 15, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
GatewayLegal Official Software Launch to Broaden Diversity
GatewayLegal, a division of Gateway Software Development, will unveil its beta cloud based technology to the market on August 18, 2014. The division plans to connect corporate legal departments with law firms, which will allow them to diversify and expand their area of legal resources by growing... - August 14, 2014 - Gateway Software Development
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Effective Use of Surveys in Trademark 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: Effective Use of Surveys in Trademark Litigation in 2014. This two-hour event is scheduled on August 21, 2014 at 12:00... - August 14, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
FlexPrint Attains Gold Sponsorship Status with International Legal Technology Association for 2014
FlexPrint, Inc., the nation’s leading managed print solutions provider, is pleased to announce its Gold status with the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) for 2014. A Gold Sponsorship with ILTA is a privilege afforded only to a select number of partners, and FlexPrint is proud... - August 14, 2014 - Flex Technology Group
Parker Poe Named a Winner of 2014 Leader in Diversity Awards
Raleigh Law Firm Recognized for its Diversity Initiatives - August 14, 2014 - Parker Poe