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Woods Aitken Ranked in 2021 U.S. News-Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” List
Woods Aitken LLP is delighted to announce that the firm has been recognized both nationally and regionally in the 2021 edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” The firm received a total of 20 rankings, including a prestigious national ranking for Construction Law. In... - November 13, 2020 - Woods Aitken LLP
ABD Insurance and Financial Services Offers Unique Transaction Liability Insurance to Reduce M&A Risk for VC Firms
ABD offers Residual Transaction Liability Insurance coverage for venture capital firms that reduces the risk of indemnity claims associated with the mergers & acquisitions process. - November 11, 2020 - Newfront
Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman Recognized in 2021 “Best Law Firms” List
Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” has recognized Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman on the “2021 Best Law Firms” list. Vetrano achieved Metro Tier 2 rankings for Philadelphia in family law and family law mediation. The Main Line area divorce and family law firm has received... - November 11, 2020 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo Once Again Recognized on Annual "Best Law Firms" List
For the eleventh consecutive year, Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo, P.C. has been named on the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list, recognized regionally for Workers’ Compensation Law. - November 10, 2020 - Petro Cohen, P.C.
Joe Biden Elected President - Questions Loom About the Federal Estate Tax
The law firm of Morris Hall, PLLC (MH), the largest estate planning law firm in Arizona, congratulates Joe Biden on presumptively winning his bid to become President of the United States. With Mr. Biden’s election, there is ambiguity about the federal estate tax. Mr. Biden ran with a view... - November 09, 2020 - Morris Hall PLLC
Three Henderson Franklin Lawyers Recognized for Their Pro Bono Service
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that three attorneys, Antoinette “Toni” Peck, Kayla Richmond, and Douglas Szabo were honored during the Lee County Bar Association’s Pro Bono Awards held virtually on Friday, October 16, 2020. Peck handles all... - November 08, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Philadelphia Family Law Attorney Kate Vetrano Receives 2020 Top Attorney Recognition
Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman Philadelphia family law attorney Kate Vetrano was selected as a Top Attorney by Suburban Life & Philadelphia Life Magazine. - November 07, 2020 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Presidential Winner Still Unknown. The Nation Pauses, But Estate Planning Should Not.
The law firm of Morris Hall, PLLC (MH), the largest estate planning law firm in Arizona, has been watching the build up to the 2020 Presidential Election, and the current state is of no surprise. This is not a time to panic or worry, but rather a time to take advantage of the current tax... - November 05, 2020 - Morris Hall PLLC
West Palm Beach Kiwanis Club Speaks Up for Kids with Generous Computer Donation
Twenty new Dell computers were donated to bridge the technology gap for Palm Beach County child victims of abuse. - November 05, 2020 - Speak Up for Kids
The LOGS Network Announces Name Change, Simplifying Vendor Management Across 32 States and DC
The LOGS Network is excited to announce that effective January 1, 2021, in addition to common technology, operations and ownership, a majority of its members will have a common name: LOGS Legal Group LLP. - November 05, 2020 - LOGS Network
Matthew Prinn of RFP Advisory Group Has Been Named "Best Legal Counsel Spend Management Consultancy - USA" by AI Global Media
RFP Advisory Group has been recognized by AI Global Media as "Best Legal Counsel Spend Management Consultancy - USA." Matthew Prinn, Principal of RFP Advisory Group, works with companies to ensure they are using the right mix of law firms at the best prices. RFP Advisory Group provides... - November 04, 2020 - RFP Advisory Group LLC
Judge Elizabeth Davis Frizell, Candidate for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 3, Could be the First African American Woman to Serve on Texas’ Highest Court
If elected, Judge Frizell will be the first African American woman to serve on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 3, unseating Republican incumbent Judge Bert Richardson. - November 04, 2020 - Elizabeth Davis Frizell
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Ransomware Prevention and Crackdown
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Ransomware Prevention and Crackdown: Long-Term Solution and Defense Tactics. This event is scheduled on November 13, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET. - November 01, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Litigation Attorney Monica Schmucker Elected to Friends of Lovers Key Board of Directors
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that litigation attorney Monica Schmucker was elected to the Friends of Lovers Key (“FOLK)” Board of Directors. FOLK is a 501(c)(3) citizen support organization dedicated to the preservation of Lovers Key State Park... - October 29, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Relatives of PS752 Victims File Lawsuit Against the Islamic Republic of Iran in U.S. District Court
Herischi & Associates LLC, on behalf of the families of several of the 176 victims who died when Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was allegedly shot down by Iranian air defenses, has filed a suit in D.C. District Court against the Iranian government and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard... - October 27, 2020 - Herischi & Associates LLC
The Law Offices of John Caravella to Co-Present in Halfmoon Seminars October 29 Webinar
Long Island Construction Attorney, John Caravella, Esq. will be co-presenting for Halfmoon Seminars "Laws for New York Architects" on October 29, 2020. Along with two other New York construction industry professionals, Mr. Caravella and his other co-presenters will discuss the fine details of Law for New York Architects. - October 25, 2020 - The Law Offices of John Caravella P.C.
Samuel L. Boyd is Honored by the Top 100 Registry as the 2020 Attorney of the Year, and is Due to be Featured on the Front Cover of Top 100 Lawyers Magazine's Q4 Edition
Samuel Boyd is featured on the front cover of Top 100 Registry's quarterly Top 100 Lawyers publication. Samuel is a practicing Attorney and Founder of Boyd & Associates, in Dallas, Texas. His firm concentrates their practice in Whistleblower & Business Fraud Cases. - October 23, 2020 - Top100 Registry Inc.
Willms Joins Woods Aitken
Woods Aitken LLP is delighted to announce that Joseph F. Willms has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Willms joins the firm’s growing labor and employment law practice group. Willms provides counseling and representation to public and private employers on a wide range of labor and... - October 23, 2020 - Woods Aitken LLP
Family Law Attorney Christina O’Brien Discusses Florida Child Relocation Law
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholder Christina “Christy” O’Brien served as a panelist during the recent Association of Family Law Professionals’ annual conference. The session focused on the circumstances and... - October 22, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
TMOA Announces New Chair of the Board
Investor and Digital Transformation Leader Charlie Cannell appointed to Chair the Board of the holding company of Trade Mark Owners Association (TMOA). - October 22, 2020 - TMOA
CompassMSP Expands Into Midwest with Acquisition of Chicago-Based Managed IT Services Provider MotherG
CompassMSP, LLC (CompassMSP), a leading managed IT service provider (MSP) with locations throughout the Northeastern US and Florida, today announced the acquisition of the assets of Mother Network Guardian LLC dba MotherG, an award-winning MSP in Chicago, IL. “We are excited to announce our... - October 21, 2020 - CompassMSP
Sharon Reuler Named Texas Super Lawyer For 13th Straight Year
Dallas-based real estate attorney Sharon Reuler was honored as a 2020 Texas Super Lawyer in Real Estate by Thomson Reuters, for the thirteenth consecutive year. No more than 5 percent of the more than 100,000 attorneys in Texas are recognized annually as Super Lawyers by Thomson... - October 21, 2020 - Sharon Reuler, PC
Russell Whittle Unravels COVID and Related Workers’ Compensation Concerns for Municipalities
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that shareholder Russell Whittle presented “Workers' Compensation and COVID-19” to Public Risk Management of Florida members as part of its human resources webinar series. Whittle explained whether... - October 21, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Shannon Puopolo Honored as Business Observer’s 40 Under 40 Honoree
Shannon Puopolo has been recognized as one of Business Observer magazine’s 40 Under 40 honorees during the virtual ceremony held on October 15, 2020. - October 18, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Community Family Life Services Launches "Starter Kit" Initiative for Formerly Incarcerated Women in the District of Columbia
This new women’s reentry initiative provides women returning home from DOC or BOP a "Starter Kit" containing the essential tools needed to thrive. - October 17, 2020 - Community Family Life Services
Co-Founders of Canadian Federation for Citizenship Have Announced the Appointment of an Advisory Board Member
Canadian Federation For Citizenship’s mission to promote citizenship is steered by the principles that: Citizenship is a notable relationship that binds all Canadians, and, that it requires one to be accountable for others. - October 15, 2020 - Canadian Federation For Citizenship
SALI Litigation Extension and Innovative LMSS Viewer
SALI Efforts Accelerate During Pandemic to Provide More Depth for Litigation Attributes While Facilitating Code Viewing with a New LMSS Viewer - October 15, 2020 - Association of Legal Administrators
The Law Offices of John Caravella to Co-Present in Halfmoon Seminars October 29th Webinar
Long Island Construction Attorney, John Caravella, Esq. will be co-presenting for Halfmoon Seminars "Laws for New York Architects" on October 29th, 2020. Along with two other New York construction industry professionals, Mr. Caravella and his other co-presenters will discuss the fine... - October 11, 2020 - The Law Offices of John Caravella P.C.
USPTO Issues Casepoint New Patents for AI-Based Document Identification, Prediction Analytics, and Data Discovery Platform
Patents cover document identification using artificial intelligence and include a variety of advanced tools for streamlining data discovery. - October 10, 2020 - Casepoint
Justice Tax, LLC Enforces Ethics and Accountability Through NAEA Membership
The NAEA (National Association of Enrolled Agents) is a membership-based organization that emphasizes ethics and accountability in the Enrolled Agents community. The NAEA expects all of their members to abide by a strict code of conduct in their business dealings, and to provide the best client... - October 10, 2020 - Justice Tax, LLC
Newly Renamed Healthcare Innovation Law Firm Emphasizes Diversity as Key to Exceptional Client Service
Nixon Law Group is pleased to announce that it is now Nixon Gwilt Law, recognizing co-founder Rebecca Gwilt’s leadership and contributions to the rapidly growing firm. Nixon Gwilt Law will continue to focus exclusively on healthcare innovation, serving clients in digital health, life sciences, and value-based care delivery. “Innovators never stop improving,” said co-founder Carrie Nixon. “This is true of our clients, and it’s true of our firm." - October 07, 2020 - Nixon Gwilt Law
Free Webinar About Rights After an Accident
After an accident, many people ask themselves - do I need a lawyer? Where can I find a lawyer near me? What compensation can I get for my injuries? How much is my case worth? Attorney and mediator Brenda Waugh will answer these questions at her monthly free webinar, "How to Deal with the... - October 07, 2020 - Brenda Waugh
California Attorneys See a Spike in Asset Seizures on U.S.-Mexico Border
Civil forfeiture, also known as asset seizures, is a relatively unknown, yet highly controversial practice whereby state and government agencies confiscate cash and belongings from individuals who are merely suspected of a crime. While these cases can occur anywhere in the country, there has been a... - October 06, 2020 - San Diego Defenders
Villas at Copperwynd Association Countersues Palisades Resorts LLC dba Adero Scottsdale
The Villas at Copperwynd Association announced today that in response to an Arizona Superior Court complaint against the Villas filed by Palisades Resorts LLC, the owner of the Marriott Adero Scottsdale Resort, it filed a defense and countersuit on October 2 requesting at least $2 million in... - October 05, 2020 - Villas At Copperwynd
The Banks Law Firm Has Relocated to Accommodate Growth
The Banks Law Firm has relocated to respond to the needs of the community. - October 04, 2020 - Banks Law Firm
Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman Lawyer Lindsay Childs Publishes Family and Divorce Law Book
Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman family attorney Lindsay H. Childs has published a book on family and divorce law. The book, Divorce in the Golden Years: Estate Planning, Spousal Support, and Retirement Issues for Clients at Midlife and Beyond, Second Edition, was published on August 21, 2020, by... - October 04, 2020 - Vetrano & Vetrano
N.J. Military Software Vendor Releases Low Cost Alyssa's Law Solution for Schools
2019 Astors Platinum Winner. DIY kit for Alyssa Law Solution. Low Cost Solution. No onsite engineers required. Panic Buttons, Mobile APP, Text Messaging and 911 calling. - October 02, 2020 - Desktop Alert
The Law Office of Kwartler Manus, LLC Would Like to Announce That It Has Selected Ms. Daad Sharfi, NYU, as the Recipient of Their 2020 Public Interest Scholarship
The law office of Kwartler Manus, LLC would like to announce that it has selected Ms. Daad Sharfi, NYU, as the recipient of The Kwartler Manus Public Interest Scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year. - October 02, 2020 - Kwartler Manus, LLC
Three Abuse Victims File Lawsuit Against Loma Linda University Medical Center and Seventh Day Adventist Church Alleging Abuse by Child Psychiatrist
AB 218 Filing Window Gives Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Assault a Path to Justice and Closure. - October 01, 2020 - The Zalkin Law Firm
Lawyers Directory USA Has Officially Announced the Launch of Its New Attorney Directory
Lawyers Directory USA has officially announced the launch of its new attorney directory that will initially feature thousands of lawyers in private practice but will gradually expand to cover all 1.3 million lawyers in the USA. The legal industry in US has experienced significant growth, with a... - September 30, 2020 - Lawyers Directory USA
IME360 by prIME Assessments Addresses the Contentious Medico-Legal Assessments and Reporting System of Accident Injuries
Years in development and leveraging technology, IME360 is an alternative to the present burdensome and adversarial process. - September 29, 2020 - prIME Assessments
Statement by Missin Peace in Response to Grand Jury Verdict in the Breonna Taylor Case
Missin Peace released the following statement regarding the Kentucky Attorney General’s decision to indict one police officer connected with the murder of Breonna Taylor: "With heavy sorrow, we extend our hearts to Breonna Taylor’s family and the unsettling number of people still... - September 25, 2020 - Missin Peace
Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman Lawyer Lydia S. Terrill Publishes Book on Family Law and Social Security
Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman family attorney Lydia Terrill has published a book on family law and Social Security. The book, The Family Law Practitioner’s Guide to Social Security, Second Edition, was published on August 24, 2020, by the American Bar Association. The book explores various... - September 24, 2020 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Ankin Law Office Presents: Reasons Your Social Security Claim Keeps Getting Denied
Just 30% of initial Social Security Disability applications are approved. Understanding why so many disability claims are denied can help increase your chances of winning an appeal. - September 22, 2020 - Ankin Law Office
The Coalition of Black Women Lawyers’ Statement on the Passing of the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The chair of the Coalition of Black Women Lawyers, LeTonya F. Moore, released a statement on the passing of the United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. “Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a giant among giants. A jurist with an intergenerational, cross-racial, and ethnic appeal,... - September 22, 2020 - Coalition of Black Women Lawyers
Jerry Vinkler Selected by Super Lawyers® for 2021
Being named Super Lawyer for fourteen consecutive years is not something every Illinois medical malpractice lawyer can claim. Jerry Vinkler is one of those Super Lawyers® who can claim that distinction. He first received this prestige award in 2007 and then every year since. This honor is only... - September 21, 2020 - Vinkler Law Offices, Ltd.
New Entity TPS THAYER CPAs in Great Houston Area
New Entity, TPS THAYER, LLC is a full-service CPA firm based in Sugar Land, TX, with 34 employees including 13 CPAs. Audits of public and private businesses, tax planning and compliance, valuations, consulting, financial reporting, litigation support, real estate appraisals, consulting on accounting and record keeping and QuickBooks training are a sample of the services the firm continues to provide to their diverse client-base. - September 18, 2020 - TPS THAYER
Family Lawyer Lindsay H. Childs Named President of Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court
Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman family law attorney Lindsay H. Childs recently took on the role of President of the Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court for 2020-2021. Ms. Childs has been a member of the organization since 2011 and has previously served as Programming Chair, Membership Chair,... - September 18, 2020 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Patent Attorney Luca Hickman Selected as 40 Under 40 Honoree
Hickman advises inventors, artists, and musicians and works on high profile business and contractual matters, including multi-million dollar mergers and acquisitions involving publicly traded companies and celebrities. - September 17, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Yadegar, Minoofar, & Soleymani LLP Successfully Represents Bachelorette Contestant Chad Johnson in Lawsuit
Bachelorette contestant and one-time Bachelor Nation participant Chad Johnson recently obtained a $16 million judgment in his sexual harassment lawsuit against Sunset Studios Entertainment LLC and movie producer Cristina Cimino. Johnson is represented by Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyers,... - September 11, 2020 - Yadegar, Minoofar & Soleymani LLP