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Divorce in the Time of COVID-19 and Court Closures
Law Crawford PC - Navigating Divorce and Parenting Arrangements Without Courts During COVID-19. - April 15, 2020 - Law Crawford, PC
Animal Trust Planning, a Company Trying to Protect Americans Animals During the Coronavirus Epidemic
Setting up a plan to protect your animals has never been easier and more necessary than right now. Animal Trust Planning has made this process quick and easy for Americans to set up an Animal Trust Planning Agreement to ensure their animals uninterrupted care for when they are no longer able to care for them. - April 14, 2020 - Animal Trust Planning
No-Cost Music Relief Funding Program Expanded by Sound Royalties for Music Royalty Rights Holders
Zero-Cost Advance Options Available to Songwriters, Artists, Producers and Select Service Providers Through May 16 - April 14, 2020 - Sound Royalties
Joel Segal Joins Cognia Law's Leadership Team
Cognia Law, a next generation law company, is delighted to announce that Joel Segal will be joining the leadership team, to serve as Chief Clients and Markets Officer (CCMO). - April 10, 2020 - Cognia Law
Henderson Franklin Expands Litigation Team and Welcomes Prominent Trial Attorney Jerry Olivo
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Geraldo F. (Jerry) Olivo, III has joined the Tort & Insurance Litigation Department. With over 80 trials in nearly every type of case, Olivo’s vast trial experience is from both sides of the table -- first as a... - April 08, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
CARES Act Loan Calculator Launched by Spire Law
To help small business owners estimate forgiveness under the CARES Act PPP Loan’s complicated rules, Spire Law built and launched the CARES Act Loan Forgiveness Calculator and a guided application called the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program Application Tool. - April 07, 2020 - Spire Law
Northshore Process Coronavirus Update
We all find ourselves in a challenging, unprecedented and historical time locally and globally. As uncertain and unusual as this is, we each have a role to play in dealing with and combating the COVID-19 Disease. To ensure continued health, safety and well-being, Northshore Process has implemented... - March 26, 2020 - Northshore Process Service Network
Vetrano Notes That COVID-19 Prompts Tax Payment and Filing Extension
Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman family law firm shares the news that the U.S. Treasury has delayed the tax filing and payment deadline to July 15, 2020 as a reaction to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. Following the federal government’s example, on March 21 Pennsylvania announced that the... - March 25, 2020 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Independent Contractors Demand Coronavirus Relief for Their Families and Animals; 57 Million in the U.S. Representing More Than a Third of the Working Population
According to Business Insider, who recently completed a survey of over 1,000 pet owners, the average American spends annually $1,566.96 a year or $126.19 a month on their animals. More specifically, a dog owner spends $139.80 a month and a cat owner spends $92.98 a month. Animal Trust Planning is the new avocado toast for pet products in 2020. Pet owners are seeing the value in spending $34.99 to ensure their animal's uninterrupted care after they are unable to care for them. - March 24, 2020 - Animal Trust Planning
Realtor Derek Lee Joins the Florida Justice Center Board of Directors
Brings decades of real estate and marketing experience to social justice nonprofit organization. - March 23, 2020 - Florida Justice Center
Garth Gersten Appointed Secretary of CBA’s Insurance Committee
Garth Gersten, attorney at Denver-based Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson, has been appointed secretary of the Insurance Committee of the Colorado Bar Association. - March 21, 2020 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Amid Wave of "Social Distancing" Directives, Baylor Law Launches Online Version of Its Groundbreaking Legal Mapmaker Program
Designed to help U.S. lawyers open and operate efficient online firms, Baylor Law’s Legal Mapmaker program approved for 13 hours of continuing legal education in Texas, of which 2 hours will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. - March 21, 2020 - Baylor Law
Attorney Named Fellow to West Virginia Bar Institute
Charles Town attorney, Brenda Waugh, Waugh Law & Mediation, has been selected as a 2020 fellow of the West Virginia Bar Foundation. The Bar Foundation is the philanthropic organization for the legal profession and justice system in West Virginia. The Foundation’s primary mission is to... - March 18, 2020 - Brenda Waugh
Florida Justice Center Announces the Appointment of Dr. Richard Louis to the Board of Directors
Broward College Associate Dean and reentry advocate to oversee creation of new post-incarceration training curriculum. - March 18, 2020 - Florida Justice Center
Global Coronavirus Confirmed Cases Are on the Rise; Learn How Animal Trust Planning is Ensuring Your Animals' Uninterrupted Care
Most Americans are uncertain of their future. A majority of our businesses are at risk, along with our health. Unfortunately, the coronavirus has had the worst affect on our elderly community. Over 95% of Americans between the ages of 65-85 years old don't have written instructions on funds to be allocated to a pet guardian if they are unable to care for their animals. Animal Trust Planning has created a quick and easy solution for pet owners to fill out a short form to create a legal agreement. - March 17, 2020 - Animal Trust Planning
Sound Royalties Announces $20 Million Fund to Provide Music Creators No-Cost Financing Through April 16
Company Offers Zero-Cost Funding to Songwriters, Artists and Producers - March 16, 2020 - Sound Royalties
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Former Indiana Deputy Attorney General Monica Schmucker to Litigation Team
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Monica Schmucker has joined the Tort & Insurance Litigation Department. She is a former Deputy Attorney General in Indiana and brings her keen investigation experience to her litigation practice, assisting clients in the... - March 15, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Florida Property Receiver Force Offers a Solution for Associations Inundated with Reverse Mortgages
Florida Property Receiver Force offers a solution for Associations inundated with Reverse Mortgages affected by the 2018 Judicial Foreclosure Requirement. - March 14, 2020 - Florida Property Receiver Force
Adelson McLean Takes Precautionary Measures Against Coronavirus
Newport Beach law firm, Adelson McLean, has taken steps to ensure that the current coronavirus pandemic does not disrupt their clients’ businesses. - March 13, 2020 - Adelson McLean
2019 Premier Agent Awarded to Ralph Aponte, President of Counsellors Title, for Third Year in a Row
“Premier Agent” Award from Old Republic Title is a designation that identifies agents and agencies for their outstanding work and production. - March 12, 2020 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
Herman-Giddens Named to Carolina Meadows Board of Directors in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that estate planning Attorney Gregory Herman-Giddens has been named to the Board of Directors for Carolina Meadows. Carolina Meadows is a non-profit continuing care retirement community in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the same... - March 12, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Kennedy Berg LLP Wins the Appointment of a Receiver Over the Business and Property of The Law Offices of Jonathan S. Resnick & Perry A. Resnick
Kennedy Berg LLP secured the appointment of a receiver to take possession of the businesses and property of three Maryland-based law firms, The Law Offices of Jonathan S. Resnick, LLC, The Law Offices of Jonathan S. Resnick, PLLC and The Law Offices of Perry A. Resnick, LLC on behalf of specialty funder KrunchCash, LLC. - March 11, 2020 - Kennedy Berg LLP
Circeo Fannin Attorneys Elected to Kentucky Justice Association Board of Governors
Circeo Fannin, P.S.C., a civil litigation law firm based in Lexington, today announced that two of its founding partners – Lisa Circeo and Corey Fannin – were elected to the 2020 Board of Governors for the Kentucky Justice Association. Circeo and Fannin are both active and longstanding... - March 11, 2020 - Circeo Fannin, P.S.C.
New Complaint Filed in United States vs. Stanford Health Care (Stanford Hospitals) Alleged Billing Fraud Case
A newly amended Complaint was just filed on March 2, 2020 in Los Angeles in the United States District Court, Central Division. The case is captioned, United States vs. Stanford and Stanford Health Care, Case No. CV 17-08726-DSF (AFMx). The Complaint alleges that Stanford Health Care’s billing schemes to defraud Medicare and commercial payors reach back to at least 2010, and are ongoing. - March 10, 2020 - GJLaw
LG LAW Now Helping Work Injury Clients in the City of Fontana
LG LAW, one of the most successful law firms in the state of California, with a combined legal experience of over 100 years, is pleased to announce that it will be offering its services in that area starting January 2020 to the workers of Fontana, California. After suffering a severe injury on the... - March 05, 2020 - LG LAW
Tempe Attorney Launches Non-Profit to Address Temporary Homelessness Due to Divorce
Clover88 Homes Charitable Foundation is dedicated to helping individuals find temporary housing when they're displaced due to divorce or separation. - March 05, 2020 - McMurdie Law & Mediation
Vetrano Lawyer Lydia Terrill Has Case Note Published in “Pennsylvania Family Lawyer”
Vetrano family lawyer Lydia Terrill recently had the honor of educating family attorneys across the state of Pennsylvania by writing a case note for the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section publication, “Pennsylvania Family Lawyer.” - March 04, 2020 - Vetrano & Vetrano
50 Income Streams All Music Creatives Should Know About and Where to Find Them: A Comprehensive Guide from Sound Royalties
Chart Identifies Royalties, Revenue Streams and Resources for Songwriters, Artists and Producers. - March 03, 2020 - Sound Royalties
West Virginia Basic Mediation Training Announced
Local attorney and mediator, Brenda Waugh with Waugh Law & Mediation has organized and will participate in a Basic Mediation Training sponsored by the West Virginia Bar on June 17-18, 2020. - March 02, 2020 - Brenda Waugh
Sheleena Taylor Welcomed to the Florida Justice Center Board of Directors
Award-winning educator and activist brings unique perspective on race, justice, and education. The Florida Justice Center, a nonprofit organization, announced and welcomed Sheleena Taylor as the newest member of its board of directors. Sheleena Taylor (she/her) comes with a long history of... - March 01, 2020 - Florida Justice Center
Firm Partner Kevin Starkey Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney
Starkey, Kelly, Kenneally, Cunningham & Turnbach is proud to congratulate partner Kevin Starkey for receiving the designation of Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. He was awarded the designation after completing a rigorous qualification process. To put this rare... - February 26, 2020 - Starkey, Kelly, Kenneally, Cunningham & Turnbach
Disability Application Help Launches a New Website to Offer a Free Social Security Disability Online Case Evaluation
Disability Application Help provides a free nationwide disability benefits evaluation service. A new website has been launched that makes it easier for people to request a free case evaluation. The free service allows disabled people to quickly find out if they may qualify for social security... - February 23, 2020 - Disability Application Help
Circeo Fannin, P.S.C. Attorneys Selected as 2020 Kentucky Super Lawyers, Rising Star
Circeo Fannin, P.S.C., a civil litigation law firm based in Lexington, today announced that three of its attorneys, founding partners Lisa Circeo, Richard Circeo, and Corey Fannin, were selected for inclusion in 2020 Kentucky Super Lawyers by their peers. Associate Hannah Jamison was also listed as... - February 19, 2020 - Circeo Fannin, P.S.C.
Film Composer Adonis Tsilimparis Joins Roster of GRAMMY-Winning Music Creatives Funding Projects Through Sound Royalties
Game-Changing Financing Model Puts Creatives in Control, Disrupts Traditional Funding Paradigm in Music - February 18, 2020 - Sound Royalties
Pennsylvania Bar Association Commemorates 40th Anniversary of Pennsylvania Divorce Code
The Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Family Law Section (FLS) recently held the 2020 Winter Meeting, at which members commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. The meeting was held January 17-19 at the Hotel Hershey. Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman family attorneys... - February 13, 2020 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Erin Houck-Toll Named Chair of Henderson Franklin's Business & Tax Department
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Erin Houck-Toll has been named Chair of its Business & Tax Department. The Department is comprised of multiple practice groups, including: General Counsel Services, Health Care, Intellectual Property and Mergers... - February 09, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Alexa Stephenson, Esq., Joins Kahana & Feld LLP as an Attorney with Its Business, Employment, and Construction Litigation Teams
Kahana & Feld LLP is pleased to announce that Alexa Stephenson, Esq., has joined the firm as an attorney in the firm’s Business, Employment, and Construction Litigation practice groups. “Ms. Stephenson is a skilled and dedicated attorney who has a track record of excellence and... - February 08, 2020 - Kahana Feld
Florida Justice Center Wins Pitch Competition
Newly formed non-profit awarded top prize by judges in competition hosted by Broward College and CareerSource Broward. - February 06, 2020 - Florida Justice Center
SALI Alliance Announces LMSS 1.0 of Legal Matter Standard
Matter standard version 1 release provides a foundation for driving efficiency and enabling change for the legal industry. - February 04, 2020 - Association of Legal Administrators
The Zalkin Law Firm Secures Landmark Ruling in Title IX Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against University of California Berkeley
Ninth Circuit Rules Educational Institutions Can be Held Liable for Maintaining a Pattern of Failing to Respond to Sexual Misconduct - February 03, 2020 - The Zalkin Law Firm
Newly Unsealed Lawsuit in Federal Court Alleges Ongoing Healthcare Fraud by Stanford and Stanford Healthcare in Palo Alto, California
Stanford Hospital, a purported non-profit organization that has been exempt from paying taxes with the sole intent of offering the best service to the residents of Northern California, is listed as the Defendant in a recently unsealed lawsuit in Federal Court alleging Stanford habitually and schematically defrauded its patients under the guise of false surgical billing. The DOJ filed a new Statement of Interest in the case in Federal Court. - January 31, 2020 - GJLaw
Vetrano Family Attorney Lydia Terrill Participated in Service Project in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr
On January 20, 2020, Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman family attorney Lydia Terrill participated in a service project in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The project, held at the Inter-Faith Housing Alliance in Ambler, Pennsylvania, was coordinated by the Young Lawyers Section and... - January 31, 2020 - Vetrano & Vetrano
DOJ Issues "Statement of Interest" in Stanford Health Billing Fraud Case
The Department of Justice just lodged a “Statement of Interest” in Federal Court in support of the first publicly litigated false claims action (“FCA”) against Stanford Health Care (formerly Stanford Hospitals & Clinics) in more than two decades. The case is captioned United States vs. Stanford et. al. Case No. CV 17-08726-DSF. It is a live case in the Central District Federal Court. The Complaint alleges Stanford engaged in massive government fraud in excess of $468 Million Dollars. - January 30, 2020 - GJLaw
Lawyerist President Stephanie Everett Honored as One of the Top Women in Legal Tech
President of Lawyerist Stephanie Everett receives distinction as one of the top women in legal tech from the American Bar Association. - January 30, 2020 - Lawyerist
Public Charge Receives Green Light from U.S. Supreme Court
NYC Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova provides comments on the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to lift the stay of implementation of the D.H.S. public charge rule. - January 29, 2020 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Former Jefferson County Deputy District Attorney, Amanda Hoberg, Joins Woods Aitken LLP
Woods Aitken LLP is delighted to welcome former Jefferson County Deputy District Attorney, Amanda Hoberg, to the firm’s Denver office. Hoberg joins the firm’s growing litigation team, working with clients in the construction law and commercial litigation practice areas. “Amanda... - January 29, 2020 - Woods Aitken LLP
Fairfax Immigration Attorney Discusses Family Based Green Card Process
A Fairfax VA immigration attorney at Johnson & Masumi recently released a blog discussing, "How to Apply for a Family Based Green Card" for family members to come to the United States. Due to the Immigration and Nationality Act's limits on the number of family-based green cards that... - January 27, 2020 - Johnson & Masumi, P.C.
Henderson Franklin Ranks as a 2020 "Best Law Firm" in Fort Myers
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in America® have issued its 2020 “Best Law Firms” ranking and they are pleased to announce that Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. has been selected again in multiple categories. The annual rankings are based on a rigorous... - January 26, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
ALA Announces Appointment of Interim Executive Director
The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) today announced that April Campbell, JD, will join the Association’s professional staff as Interim Executive Director, effective February 1. This follows the news that ALA’s Board of Directors has initiated a formal search for its next Executive Director after the resignation of Oliver Yandle, JD, CAE. Yandle’s last day with ALA will be January 31. - January 24, 2020 - Association of Legal Administrators
Woods Aitken Welcomes Kelsey Heino
Woods Aitken LLP is excited to announce that Kelsey Heino has recently joined the firm, focusing her practice on labor and employment law. - January 24, 2020 - Woods Aitken LLP