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Herischi & Associates LLC Files Lawsuit Against Burka’s Fine Wines & Liquors for Alleged Wrongful Death of Maryland Teen
Herischi & Associates LLC files a lawsuit in the District Court of Maryland against Burka’s Fine Wines & Liquors for the alleged wrongful death of Maryland teen resulting from the sale of alcohol to a minor. - September 11, 2020 - Herischi & Associates LLC
Kahana Feld Forms Financial Services Litigation Practice Group
Kahana Feld is proud to announce the launch of its Financial Services Litigation Practice Group. The firm has represented businesses in the financial services sector for many years, and has a number of attorneys that focus their practice on this area. Forming a formal practice group will help to better coordinate and promote this expertise. - September 08, 2020 - Kahana Feld
Stange Law Firm, PC Announces Several Key Promotions Within the Firm
Stange Law Firm, PC announced the expansion of their leadership with promotion of two new Partners, a new Senior Partner and a new Partner/General Counsel for the firm. - September 03, 2020 - Stange Law Firm, PC
Attorney Daniel Vaswani of Red Metric Law, Criminal Defense, Releases Video About Hurricane Laura
The impact of Hurricane Laura has had on Texas and Louisinas is worsened by COVID-19. - September 03, 2020 - Red Metric Law
UZIO, a Leader in HCM Technology, Introduces Uzio Legal in Partnership with myHRcounsel™
An exciting new partnership between the Uzio Group and myHRcounsel - September 02, 2020 - myHRcounsel
The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 Recognizes Woods Aitken Attorneys
Woods Aitken LLP is pleased to announce that 14 attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021, one of the legal profession’s oldest and most respected peer-review publications. In addition, eight Woods Aitken attorneys were named to the... - August 30, 2020 - Woods Aitken LLP
Henderson Franklin to Host Its 28th Annual Employment Law Seminar Virtually
Speakers will share recommendations to keep their businesses in compliance with new laws thereby reducing risk and exposure to legal claims. - August 29, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Henderson Franklin Names Mark Nieds Chair and Launches Intellectual Property Group
The IP Group advises clients on matters relating to the identification, protection, enforcement and monetization of IP assets including trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets. - August 29, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Local Child Welfare Leader Champions Foster Kids with Lived Experience
Michelle Canaday, Circuit Director for the 15th Judicial District of the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program, is the perfect example of what happens when someone speaks words of life and encouragement to a child. Canaday, who is the product of the Wisconsin foster care system, remembers a childhood... - August 28, 2020 - Speak Up for Kids
CWS Israel Forms Strategic Contractor Compliance Partnership with KellyOCG®
CWS Israel, a Contingent Workforce management firm, today announced a strategic partnership with KellyOCG® to help mitigate clients’ IC misclassification risk. - August 27, 2020 - CWS Israel
myHRcounsel is Pleased to Announce a New Partnership with Payroll Network
myHRcounsel™ is pleased to announce a new partnership with Payroll Network. This partnership will provide Payroll Network clients with a unique online legal service, that is backed by a law firm that was founded in 1932. With this partnership, Payroll Network clients will now have on-demand... - August 26, 2020 - myHRcounsel
The Sader Law Firm Attorneys Explain the Benefits of Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy provides benefits that individuals and businesses should consider. - August 26, 2020 - The Sader Law Firm
Association of Legal Administrators Hires First Female Executive Director
April Campbell, JD, will join the Association’s professional staff as ALA’s next Executive Director. - August 26, 2020 - Association of Legal Administrators
Three in SBBO’s Dallas Office Named to 2021 Best Lawyers® List
Three attorneys in the Dallas office of Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson LLP have been named to the list of The Best Lawyers in America 2021. - August 26, 2020 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Tami G. Vail, Esq., Joins Kahana Feld as the Managing Partner of Its New San Diego Office
Kahana Feld is pleased to announce that Tami G. Vail, Esq., has joined the firm as the Managing Partner of our new San Diego office. Ms. Vail was most recently a Partner at Liedle, Larson & Vail, and is an outstanding “AV” preeminent rated trial attorney with a deep understanding of... - August 24, 2020 - Kahana Feld
Kate Vetrano, Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman Family Attorney Named to List of 2021 Best Lawyers in America©
Family attorney Kathleen Vetrano, of Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman LLC has once again been recognized by Best Lawyers® earning a place on the 2021 Best Lawyers in America© list. Ms. Vetrano has been recognized for this honor for each of the thirteen years since 2008. Ms. Vetrano was... - August 23, 2020 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Eight Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson Lawyers Named to 2021 Best Lawyers® List: Of Counsel Tom Bieging Named Lawyer of the Year
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson LLP announced today that eight of the firm’s attorneys have been included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. In addition, Of Counsel Tom Bieging has been named 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” for Banking and Finance Law in Denver, Colorado. - August 22, 2020 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Orr & Reno Attorneys Listed Among "The Best Lawyers in America"
Twelve attorneys from the Concord law firm of Orr & Reno have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of "The Best Lawyers in America." Additionally, attorney Carey was selected as Concord's "Lawyer of the Year" for Criminal Defense: General Practice. This distinction is awarded to just a single attorney in each practice area in the community. - August 21, 2020 - Orr & Reno
Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman Lawyers Sarinia Feinman and Lindsay Childs Recognized as 2020 Top Lawyers by Main Line Today
Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman family attorneys Sarinia M. Feinman and Lindsay H. Childs have been recognized by Main Line Today as 2020 Top Lawyers in divorce and family law. The win marks the third time Main Line Today has honored Ms. Feinman as a Top Lawyer and the second time that Ms. Childs... - August 21, 2020 - Vetrano & Vetrano
The Zalkin Law Firm Represents Victims Alleging Childhood Sexual Abuse in New Lawsuit Against Fellowship Church
Plaintiffs Allege a Cult Culture of Pervasive Sexual Abuse of Children by Church Leadership - August 20, 2020 - The Zalkin Law Firm
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. of New York, New York has been recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of law. About Mark A. Chertok, Esq. With over 40 years experience and 35 years with... - August 20, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Sara Qureshi Elected as Vice President of ACT Board Directors
Qureshi is a frequent speaker on COVID-19 tax relief programs and routinely assists business owners faced with Employer Shared Responsibility Payment Penalties under the Affordable Care Act. - August 20, 2020 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Petrelli Previtera, LLC Announces New Office in Maryland
Petrelli Previtera, a top family law firm with existing offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Chicago, announced a new office will be opening in September 2020 in the Washington, D.C. area as they continue to expand to better serve their clients. The new office is located at 5425 Wisconsin Ave... - August 18, 2020 - Petrelli Previtera, LLC
Stephanie L. Millea, Esq., Joins Kahana Feld as a Partner in the Construction and General Liability Litigation Practice Groups
Kahana Feld is pleased to announce that Stephanie Millea, Esq. has joined the firm’s Irvine office as a Partner in the firm’s Construction and General Liability litigation practice groups. “Stephanie is an accomplished and respected attorney who focuses in the construction... - August 17, 2020 - Kahana Feld
COVID Friendly Location in Unchartered Waters: Lady Justice on Land, Mermaid Justice at Sea
Laguna Legal has entered unchartered waters and has a COVID-friendly solution for boat owners needing a corporation, trust, or LLC: a new location in Marina Del Rey with built-in fresh air and occasional visits from dolphins. Ellie Ortiz owns and operates Laguna Legal, specializing in divorce... - August 15, 2020 - Laguna Legal Document and Mediation Services
What Are Hate Crimes Explained by New Mexico Civil Rights Attorneys
The New Mexico Civil Rights Attorneys at Parnall & Adams Law recently released a blog educating readers on what are hate crimes and what to do if readers believe they are a victim of a hate crime. - August 14, 2020 - Parnall & Adams Law
SabinoCompTech Ranked Among Texas Most Elite 501 Managed Service Providers
SabinoCompTech has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers and one of the top MSPs in Texas on the prestigious 2020 annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. - August 13, 2020 - SabinoCompTech
Robert Cherry Honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Robert Cherry of Denison, Texas has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for almost 50 years in the fields of crime prevention and criminal justice. About Robert Cherry Robert Cherry is a... - August 13, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Daniel Vaswani of Red Metric Law, a Criminal Defense Firm That Focuses on DUI & Domestic Violence Cases, Posts a Video About the Ongoing Spread of Coronavirus COVID-19
Attorney Daniel Vaswani of Red Metric Law, a criminal defense firm headquartered in Hayward, CA that focuses on DUI, domestic violence and criminal cases, released a video that discusses the ongoing problem of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and how it is affecting Americans. Mr. Vaswani discusses how the virus continues to spread across America, how politics have infiltrated medical advice and the consequences. - August 08, 2020 - Red Metric Law
Attorney Daniel Vaswani of Red Metric, Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers, Posts Video About 2nd Stimulus Package That Could Help Americans During Coronavirus Shut-Down
Attorney Daniel Vaswani of Red Metric Law, a criminal defense firm that focuses on DUI, domestic violence and other criminal cases, posted a video about the possible 2nd stimulus package that is being negotiated in Congress - as coronavirus (COVID-19) problems continue. Daniel Vaswani is licensed to practice law in California. Red Metric Law has several offices in California, in such cities as Hayward, Oakland, Manteca, San Jose and San Francisco. - August 08, 2020 - Red Metric Law
Attorney Daniel Vaswani of Red Metric Law Releases Video Discussing Trump's Use of Federal Agents in Oregon Where Protests Have Continued Since the Death of George Floyd
Attorney Daniel Vaswani of Red Metric Law, a criminal defense firm that focuses on DUI and domestic violence cases, recently released a video titled, "The Separation of Powers." The video discusses the different policing agencies within the state, federal jurisdiction and Donald Trump's use of force in Portland, Oregon. - August 07, 2020 - Red Metric Law
New Sports Segment to be Featured on Red Metric Law Social Media Pages
Red Metric Law, DUI and criminal defense lawyers, have added a new segment that is going to be featured on their social media pages. The new segment joins "News Swipe" and "Side Bar" and will be titled "Sport Court." - August 06, 2020 - Red Metric Law
Ronald J. Szymanski Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Ronald J. Szymanski of Brookfield, Illinois has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of law. About Ronald J. Szymanski Ronald Szymanski is a retired assistant... - August 05, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
FoxPromotions is Excited to Announce That Las Vegas Resident and Noted Author R.J. Waters Has Signed with the Digital Media Company
R.J. Waters, author of acclaimed crime drama, "Cold But Not Forgotten" has agreed to allow FoxPromotions to develop and maintain his social media presence. Mr. Waters a former police officer and security agent writes from experience. - August 05, 2020 - FoxPromotions
Attorney Daniel Vaswani, from Red Metric, Releases Video Discussing The Black Lives Matter Movement & the Recent Movement to Defund the Police
Mr. Vaswani released a video discussing what has been going on in our streets. He speaks about how citizens continue to take to the streets to protest police brutality and how many individuals are demanding local police departments be defunded. This comes in light of the death of George Floyd, who died at the hands of police officers. Mr. Daniel Vaswani is the lead attorney at the Red Metric Law Firm, which is a criminal defense firm that focuses DUI cases and domestic violence cases. - August 05, 2020 - Red Metric Law
APTQI Disappointed by 9% Cut to Physical and Occupational Therapy Included in Proposed PFS Rule for CY 2021
CMS proposal increases specialty provider cuts despite opposition from bipartisan lawmakers and broad group of healthcare stakeholders. - August 04, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Brightleaf Solutions Further Extends Its Commitment to Safeguarding Customer Data with SOC 2 Attestation
Independent audit verifies Brightleaf’s internal controls and processes. - July 31, 2020 - Brightleaf Solutions, Inc.
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
National Credit Partners Launches COVID-19 Recovery Initiative to Help Struggling Businesses
National Credit Partners (NCP), a financial firm specializing in business debt relief, announced that its in-house counsel has launched a new campaign to help struggling business owners recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had an unprecedented impact on businesses across the... - July 27, 2020 - National Credit Partners
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
Lee Wolfe Honored with President's Award from CALI
Local Investigator Lee Wolfe honored with Prestigious President’s Award from the California Association of Licensed Investigators. - July 26, 2020 - SLI - Surveillance Locates Investigations, Inc.
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
DAC Beachcroft Announces Collaboration with Cognia Law
International law firm DAC Beachcroft and leading law company Cognia Law are pleased to announce the launch of a collaboration using the flexible resourcing platform, Cognia Flex. Cognia Flex supports leading law businesses in securing and managing teams of high quality, flexible legal professionals. - July 23, 2020 - Cognia Law
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
Lori Ann Lange, Chair, Government Contracts Practice, Peckar & Abramson to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Emerging Trends in DoD’s CMMC Requirements Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lori Ann Lange, Chair, Government Contracts Practice, Peckar & Abramson will speak at its webcast entitled, “Getting Ready for the DoD’s CMMC Requirements: How to Prepare for Compliance.” This event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 12:00 pm ET. - July 12, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
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