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The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on DoD's CMMC Requirements
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: "Getting Ready for the DoD's CMMC Requirements: How to Prepare for Compliance." This event is scheduled on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 12:00 pm ET. - July 10, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
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.
New Book, "Bombshell in the Barrio" Reveals How Educators Defeated the FBI, DOJ, the Texas Education Agency, and El Paso's Oligarcy
This new book by Parrhesia Press examines the experience of five El Paso educators who refused to admit to crimes they didn't commit. It documents the terrorist tactics they endured from the FBI, DOJ, corrupt politicians, and a media that refused to question the authorities' side of the story, even as the case unraveled. Finally, it corrects the official narrative and demonstrates how their miraculous victory ultimately exposes the facts behind the fiction. - July 06, 2020 - Parrhesia Press
GMA Consult Group Launches Online Certification Management System
GMA Portal enhances global market access process for manufacturers and importers. - July 06, 2020 - GMA Consult Group
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.
Justine Falcon, Legal AI, Organizes Protest Against Santa Clara Family Courts
Advocates for judicial and court reform held a protest June 26, 2020 at the Santa Clara Family Justice Center in San Jose, bringing attention to the injustice and negligence in these divorce courts that tears apart families, keeps people from their children, and allows lawyers to defraud couples of... - June 26, 2020 - ORBAI
"YBF POLITICS" (TheYBF.com's New Vertical) Sits Down with Congressional Hopefuls Dr. Cameron Webb and Jaime Harrison
Natasha Eubanks of The YBF Sits Down with VA's history making Democratic pick Dr. Cameron Webb and SC's rising star for Senate Jaime Harrison; Launching the site's new politically focused content vertical "YBF POLITICS." - June 26, 2020 - The Young, Black & Fabulous, LLC (The YBF)
Keep the House for All the Right Reasons – by Preventing Permanent Mistakes in Divorce/Elder Family Mediation
David Hitt of the Shore/Hitt Network with Keller Williams Los Feliz has completed the coursework to earn the RCS-DTM designation as a Real Estate Collaboration Specialist – Divorce™. - June 23, 2020 - The Shore/Hitt Network, Keller Williams Los Feliz
Kryptall® Provides Lawyers with Secure Calling
After a celebrity law firm was attacked and lost data of their celebrities; their data is being held at a $21 million ransom. If law firms do not secure their client communications and other data, they could violate the attorney-client privilege, lose clients, be subject to malpractice actions, damage their reputation, and possibly also lose their license to practice law. Encryption is a way to keep communications private and KryptAll® guarantees that calls are secure. - June 23, 2020 - KryptAll
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
The Divorce Transition Professionals Opening a Beverly Hills Chapter
The Divorce Transition Professionals opening a Beverly Hills Chapter. They are excited to announce that a Beverly Hills Chapter, led by David Hitt, a member and respected Residential Realtor, will be opening in about two to three months. David has already "recruited" Kathy Memel, a... - June 18, 2020 - The Divorce Transition Professionals - Beverly Hills
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.
SCPC Urges Secretary Azar to Address Conflicting Insulin Pen Policy
In a letter to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, SCPC warns that conflicting regulatory policy puts patient access at risk and threatens LTC’s good faith efforts to provide insulin pens. - June 16, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Steadfast Launches Time Synchronization Service to Assist Trading Broker-Dealer and Firm Compliance with SEC Rule 613 CAT NMS
Steadfast, a cloud and managed infrastructure company with more than 20 years of hosting financial service organizations, has launched a new time-synchronization-as-a-service (TSaaS) that provides the infrastructure, software, and GPS/GNSS antenna systems to perform accurate timestamping in... - June 16, 2020 - Steadfast
End 2 End Results Vertical Marketing Delivers
Through their proprietary formula, Dave Grimm and his team at End 2 End Results (E2E) are able to build incredibility detailed client persona models for vertical market growth in the services, investment, real estate and legal spaces. - June 14, 2020 - End 2 End Results
Music and Intellectual Property Attorney, Christiane Kinney, Launches New Entertainment Firm, Kinney Law, P.C.
Veteran music attorney and artist advocate Christiane Kinney has launched a new entertainment boutique law firm, Kinney Law, P.C. The new firm will be based in Los Angeles. Prior to forming the new venture, Ms. Kinney was a partner at LeClairRyan, LLP and Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman &... - June 13, 2020 - Kinney Law, P.C.
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
Advice Company(TM) Survey Reports 73% of Sole Practitioners and Attorneys at Small Law Firms Were Significantly Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
While half (51%) reported having concerns regarding their firm's survival in mid-May, with as many as 8% reporting severe concerns, more than four-in-ten (43%) now are seeing some improvement in early June. - June 10, 2020 - Advice Company
Fly Victor et al. Motion to Dismiss Successful Against Don’t Look Media, LLC
On 21 June 2019, Don't Look Media, LLC ("DLM") filed a lawsuit against Fly Victor et al. in the United States District Court, in the Southern District of Florida alleging a contractual dispute around a historical marketing agreement. The complaint put forth various allegations. On 17... - June 09, 2020 - Victor
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
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
Justice Tax, LLC Partners with Debt.com to Bring Taxpayers Free COVID-19 Tax Advice
As the unprecedented July 15 tax deadline approaches, Justice Tax, LLC and Debt.com partner to provide taxpayers with additional tax resources. - June 06, 2020 - Justice Tax, LLC
Long Island Construction Attorney, John Caravella, Esq., Will be Co-Presenter of Stafford’s AIA Webinar on June 24, 2020
Long Island Construction Attorney, John Caravella, Esq., will be co-presenting for Stafford’s AIA Webinar on June 24, 2020. Along with Steven Nudelman and Warren F. Jacoby, Mr. Caravella and his other co-presenters will discuss the fine details of AIA Contract Documents: 2017 Modifications,... - June 05, 2020 - The Law Offices of John Caravella P.C.
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
ESG Investor Collaborations Growth Accelerates Sending a Strong Message to Companies in 2020 & Beyond
Leaders Arena's latest study finds that investor collaborations grew at a brisk pace, with a nearly 75% increase in collective investor AUM supporting ESG collaborations since 2018. Key growth factors include the growing number and size of investors supporting existing collaborations – including high-profile investors such as BlackRock – and the number of new initiatives being launched. Collaborations with a social focus represent 6 of the 8 new investor initiatives launched since 2018. - June 04, 2020 - Leaders Arena Limited
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
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Honors New Members
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to honor their newest members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About New Members Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is pleased to... - June 03, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Bramasol Announces Release of Updates to Analytics-Driven Disclosure Reporting Packages for RevRec and Lease Accounting
Bramasol, a leader in SAP Office of the CFO Solutions, today announced newest release of its financial accounting disclosures for both revenue recognition (ASC 606/IFRS 15) and lease accounting (ASC 842/IFRS 16) in compliance with all mandatory regulatory requirements .This new release includes... - June 03, 2020 - Bramasol
ALTA Estate New Website
ALTA Estate Services, LLC has recently launched its new comprehensive website to better service its clients and the general public located in Tucson, Green Valley and Sierra Vista, Arizona. ALTA Estate Services, LLC specializes in legal document preparation in the areas of trusts and estate... - May 31, 2020 - ALTA Estate Services, LLC
Orlando Florida Bail Bondsman Discusses Domestic Violence and COVID-19
33rd Street Bail Bond raises awareness in their newest blog post. - May 25, 2020 - 33rd Street Bail Bonds
New Findings from Buying Legal® Council Legal Procurement Survey
The Buying Legal® Council, the international trade organization for legal procurement, has released its 5th annual survey of legal services procurement. The survey, conducted earlier this year, shows that professional procurement saves companies 17% of legal spend on average. - May 23, 2020 - Buying Legal Council
Augson Global Warns the Public of Facebook Fake Accounts
Some unscrupulous individuals are using fake Facebook accounts impersonating Augson Global Limited and it’s subsidiary company Augson Trading to scam people on Facebook. - May 23, 2020 - Augson Global LLC
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
For Students Stuck at Home, the AP Homeschool Project Provides a Superior Alternative
Completely free resource lets homeschool academically surpass elite private and magnet schools. - May 19, 2020 - Vohra Method
MetricStream and Compliance.ai Offer Enhanced Regulatory Change Management Solution for Financial Institutions
MetricStream platform integration with Compliance.ai now allows financial institutions to proactively manage the growing volume and velocity of regulatory changes. - May 18, 2020 - Compliance.ai
De Novo Adds Remote Online Notary Services
Legally Sign and Notarize Documents Online. RON allows individuals, banks, law firms and others to connect with a commissioned notary over a secure audio-visual internet connection. - May 15, 2020 - De Novo Attorney Services, Inc.
Meadows Bank Reports Total Equity Capital Growth of 18%
Meadows Bank, headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, announced its financial information as of March 31, 2020. - May 14, 2020 - Meadows Bank
Matthew Paul Fischer Jr. Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Matthew Paul Fischer Jr. of Mesa, Arizona has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 40 years in the field of law. About Matthew Paul Fischer Jr. Matthew Paul... - May 12, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Law Firm Gives $500 Daily to Local Essential Workers
To recognize and show appreciation for the effort of essential workers to keep Arizona running and healthy, local law firm Phillips Law Group will reward one Arizona essential worker with $500 every day from May 10 through June 9. - May 10, 2020 - Phillips Law Group
Justice Tax, LLC Partners with Solvable to Help Taxpayers
Justice Tax, LLC has partnered with Solvable to provide taxpayers with additional resources to help them through their tax issues. - May 09, 2020 - Justice Tax, LLC
Bryan Gottfredson Named Managing Partner of Sacks Tierney
Sacks Tierney announces the election of a new managing partner beginning second quarter 2020. - May 07, 2020 - Sacks Tierney P.A.
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.
Rashid Ali, Director, Enterprise Sales Manager UK Nordics, WALLIX to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Leveling Up Your Cybersecurity with Zero Trust
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Rashid Ali, Director, Enterprise Sales Manager UK Nordics, WALLIX will speak at its webcast entitled, “Leveling Up Your Cybersecurity with Zero Trust: A Holistic Approach Against Today’s Threats Live Webcast.” - May 02, 2020 - The Knowledge Group