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New WikiLocks Home Office Worker Security Solution Enables Safe Document Distribution and Sharing While Providing Iron Clad Data Security Compliance
WikiLocks has developed a unique "Home Office Worker Security Solution" due to the significant rise in home office workers due to COVID-19. WikiLocks enables businesses to freely distribute and share information with confidence that their data will be protected throughout its life cycle... on any device, anytime, anywhere. It is an Information Security Software Suite that applies protection to portions of the content within unstructured data as its created. - July 31, 2020 - WikiLocks
Legal Language Services Examines Schrems II and Evidence Taking in the EU
In a recent blog post on Legal Lanaguage Services’ website, two experts discuss the decision Data Protection Commissioner v Facebook Ireland and Maximillian Schrems (Schrems II). - July 29, 2020 - Legal Language Services
Stange Law Firm, PC Founding Partners Named Co-Chairs of Old Newsboys
Stange Law Firm, PC Founding Partners Named Co-Chairs of Old Newsboys. There are many charities in St. Louis, but perhaps none of them is as extensive or synonymous with St. Louis, as Old Newsboys, now a charitable project of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. - July 27, 2020 - Stange Law Firm, PC
Robert Shearman Named Chairman of United Way Board of Directors
Shearman represents public and private entities with respect to constitutional claims, employment law, wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment matters and injury cases. - July 25, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
New Mexico Law Firm Discusses the Need for Uninsured Motorist Insurance
Parnall and Adams Law has recently released a new article that discusses the importance of uninsured motorist insurance. The article focuses on how uninsured motorist insurance protects drivers and the risks of an accident with an uninsured driver. - July 24, 2020 - Parnall & Adams Law
Brad Goldring Has Joined GTC Law Group PC & Affiliates
GTC Law Group, a premier IP and M&A boutique law firm, announced today that Brad Goldring has joined the firm and will practice in the firm’s Open Source Compliance and Mergers & Acquisitions groups. Brad comes to GTC with extensive experience counseling and developing risk mitigation... - July 23, 2020 - GTC Law Group PC & Affiliates
Scott Atwood Elected Chair-Elect of the Florida Bar Labor & Employment Section
Atwood assists in formulating and implementing legal policy on a state and local level. This year, he served as a panelist on numerous webinars addressing COVID-19 and its impact on employers. - July 22, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson Welcomes Attorney Angie Fletcher
Angie Fletcher has joined Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson's Denver office as an attorney in the firm's Banking Practice Group. - July 15, 2020 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Online Uncontested Divorces Nearly Doubled for Canada’s Untie The Knot During COVID-19 Pandemic
The demand for online divorces has never been higher for Canada’s number one online uncontested divorce service, Untie The Knot, operating for over 18 years. “This year, during the pandemic, we’ve seen an increase of 90% in online divorce orders through our service between May 18... - July 13, 2020 - Untie The Knot
Class Action Against TD Ameritrade Over Alleged Handling of Negative Oil Prices
A class action lawsuit filed by lead counsel, R Tamara de Silva in the Northern District of Illinois alleges that one of the largest brokerage firms in the world, TD Ameritrade Inc., was informed that negative prices may happen and took no steps to protect its customers, nor warn trading clients about the possibility of negative oil prices. - July 10, 2020 - Law Offices of R Tamara de Silva, LLC
CPA Marie Torossian of Quantum CPAs & Advisors Joins Florida Justice Center Board of Directors
Former Chief Administrative Officer of Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce explores passion for social justice. - July 09, 2020 - Florida Justice Center
Christina O’Brien Appointed to The Florida Bar Family Law Rules Committee
The Family Law Rules Committee is comprised of lawyers, judiciary, state senators, state representatives and the governor in an effort to “enhance the procedural and substantive laws governing Florida’s family law matters.” - July 09, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Florida Justice Center and Stripe Come Together to Fight Racism
Social justice organization and payment processor join forces to bail protesters out of jail. - July 02, 2020 - Florida Justice Center
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Nicole Goetz to Family Law Team
Prior to joining Henderson Franklin, Goetz was the managing partner of two boutique family law firms including her own firm in Naples, Florida. - July 02, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Gregory Herman-Giddens Re-Appointed to the Florida Bar Senior Lawyers Committee
Drawing on the accumulated knowledge and experience of its members, the Committee exchanges ideas to address issues that are of particular significance to senior lawyers. - July 02, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Twenty-One Henderson Franklin Lawyers Honored as 2020 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
While only 5% of lawyers in the entire State are named to Florida Super Lawyers®, no more than 2.5% are named to the Rising Stars list. - July 01, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Stanford Hospital Accused of Alleged $468 Million Dollar Healthcare Billing Fraud; DOJ Filed its Second Statement of Interest in Federal Court
The Department of Justice just filed a “Statement of Interest” in Federal Court in support of the false claims action (“FCA”) against Stanford Health Care (formerly Stanford Hospitals & Clinics). The case is captioned United States vs. Stanford et. al. The Complaint alleges Stanford engaged in government fraud in excess of $468 Million Dollars. - June 19, 2020 - GJLaw
Prominent Alternative Fee-Based Chicago Business Litigation Lawyers to Announce New Firm
Nationally known trial lawyers Alexander Loftus and David Eisenberg announce the formation of a new law firm focusing on commercial and class litigation using an alternative fee-based model, primarily on a contingent fee basis. Loftus and Eisenberg leave securities arbitration and litigation... - June 18, 2020 - Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd.
Scholarship Awarded in Honor of Former Associate Superintendent
The Norval E. Waugh scholarship for a graduating senior from Pocahontas High School has been awarded to Cloey Sharp. The scholarship is funded by Charles Town attorney, Brenda Waugh in honor of her late father. - June 12, 2020 - Brenda Waugh
Vetrano Family Lawyer Recognized as Super Lawyers Rising Star
Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman LLC is pleased to announce that family lawyer Lydia S. Terrill has been recognized as a 2020 Super Lawyers Rising Star. The announcement marks Ms. Terrill’s first recognition for this honor. Super Lawyers performs yearly evaluations for nominated attorneys... - June 12, 2020 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Barriers to Collecting COVID-19 Damages
Legal Language Services’ (LLS) senior consultant, Tom McLean, Esq. and LLS’s president, Victor Hertz, reviewed a lawsuit in which the plaintiffs sought to recover one-trillion dollars from the PRC for COVID-19 related damages and consider the economic question of the return on investment in filing this lawsuit. - June 11, 2020 - Legal Language Services
Attorney Jay P. Renneisen Selected to America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
Attorney Chosen for Top 100 After Highly Selective Evaluation Process - June 09, 2020 - Law Offices of Jay P. Renneisen
WikiLocks Formally Announces Healthcare Industry Strategic Content Data Security Offering for Complete HIPAA Compliance
WikiLocks formally announces ground breaking industry security solution for healthcare enabling HIPAA compliance of all patient records/data regardless of where the data or patient record resides, an industry first enabling secure patient data sharing & collaboration for all parties while maintaining management of security and access rights. - June 09, 2020 - WikiLocks
John F. Kazanovicz II, Esq., Joins Kahana & Feld LLP as a Partner with Its Construction, General Liability, and Employment Litigation Teams
Kahana & Feld LLP is pleased to announce that John F. Kazanovicz II, Esq., has joined the firm’s Oakland office as a Partner in the firm’s Construction, General Liability, and Employment Litigation practice groups. “Mr. Kazanovicz is an accomplished and respected attorney who... - June 08, 2020 - Kahana Feld
WikiLocks Announces Unique, Ground Breaking, Legal Industry Software Solution for Defeat Waiver Arguments
Mark Sterle, Director of Legal Solutions for North American-based WikiLocks announces the launch of an industry shaping legal software solution designed to defeat waiver arguments. - June 05, 2020 - WikiLocks
All 5 Family and Divorce Lawyers from Main Line firm Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman LLC Recognized as 2020 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman LLC is pleased to announce that all five of its family and divorce lawyers in Main Line PA have been recognized by Super Lawyers. Each year, Super Lawyers makes selections based on evaluations of attorneys from every state, in over 70 areas of practice. The Super... - June 05, 2020 - Vetrano & Vetrano
WikiLocks Announces Legal Industry Specific Software for Secure Redaction Control
WikiLocks announces an industry shaping legal solution designed to ensure PTO compliance by controlling visibility and access to PTO’s while protecting attorney client privileged information, attorney work product, joint defense and all confidential case information. Mark Sterle, Director of... - June 04, 2020 - WikiLocks
WikiLocks Announces Release of New Home Office Security Solution to Assist with Remote Workers as Part of COVID-19 Response
WikiLocks is pleased to announce the official release of its home office worker security solution to ensure data security & compliance for all remote users across Microsoft and Adobe applications at rest and in transit. Mark Sterle, Director of Sales leading the Security & Content... - June 04, 2020 - WikiLocks
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Registered Patent Attorney Luca Hickman
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Luca Hickman has joined the firm. He will be based out of Henderson Franklin’s Fort Myers’ office. Hickman, who is a registered patent attorney with a dual U.S./German degree in engineering, will expand the... - May 22, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Hoffman & Associates Welcomes Its Newest Associate
Todd Sehhat, H&A's newest associate, will support corporate and tax clients in Georgia. - May 21, 2020 - Hoffman & Associates
Family Lawyer Lydia Terrill Interviewed in Forge Wealth Management Series
Main Line family lawyer Lydia Terrill, of the law firm Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman LLC, was recently a featured guest in the Forge Wealth Management video series Women & Wealth. Regina McCann Hess, President of Forge Wealth Management spoke with Ms. Terrill, asking questions about her... - May 08, 2020 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Two COVID-19 Cases Filed Against People’s Republic of China (PRC)
Legal Language Services' (LLS) law experts reviewed two recently-filed lawsuits brought against the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Are these cases really about justice or about pandemic panic? Will these cases against China rise or fall? - May 05, 2020 - Legal Language Services
Woods Aitken LLP Relocating Denver Office to Facilitate Growth
Woods Aitken LLP is pleased to announce that it is relocating its Denver office to facilitate further growth and enhance client service. The new location is effective May 1, 2020 and will continue to be in the Denver Tech Center. Although the firm is relocating to a new space, much of the... - May 03, 2020 - Woods Aitken LLP
Rothacker Admitted to Practice Law, Appointed as Associate Attorney with Circeo Fannin
Circeo Fannin, P.S.C., a civil litigation law firm based in Lexington, today announced that Michael Jerome Rothacker has passed the bar exam and was admitted to practice law in the state of Kentucky. He was appointed as associate attorney. “We are thrilled to have Michael on board as a... - May 02, 2020 - Circeo Fannin, P.S.C.
Attorney and Mediator Offers Free Consultations to Assist Financially Strapped Clients
Attorney and mediator Brenda Waugh has expanded her online offerings by including free online consultations. Previously, she offered free informational webinars and conducted mediation via video. With the increasing legal questions created by the COVID-19 crisis, Brenda decided that residents of... - April 29, 2020 - Brenda Waugh
Trump Immigration Ban 2020: Will It Help to Fight COVID-19?
Alena Shautsova, New York City Immigration lawyer, comments on the newly ordered Immigration ban prohibiting entry of certain immigrants into the United States. - April 25, 2020 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Lawyer and Author Michael Buckner Launches New History, Law & Justice Podcast
The new History, Law & Justice podcast explores legal issues affecting governance, society and culture of the United States and other civilizations, past and present, using history as a guide. The podcast, which features 8-10 minute episodes and is available on the YouTube, Anchor, Pocket Casts and Spotify platforms, is hosted by attorney, author and amateur historian Michael Buckner. - April 22, 2020 - Michael L. Buckner Law Firm
Broward County Homeless Advocate Dr. Kenisha Bryant Joins Florida Justice Center Board of Directors
Respected housing specialist brings expertise in residential placement for at-risk individuals to social justice nonprofit organization. The Florida Justice Center, a social assistance nonprofit organization, announced today the addition of Dr. Kenisha Bryant to its board of directors. Dr. Bryant... - April 16, 2020 - Florida Justice Center
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
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
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
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
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.