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Bree Cottrell Joins The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Ralph J. DiLeone, managing partner at The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. (www.dileone.com), a Raleigh-based law firm DiLeone concentrating in business, corporate and estate planning matters, has announced that Bree Cottrell has joined the firm as a paralegal. Cottrell, who will handle a range of duties... - November 27, 2007 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
Craig L. Evans Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Craig L. Evans has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Craig has been a partner for over one year at Stinson, Morrison and Hecker LLP and received his Juris Doctorate in Law from the University of Kansas. As a partner, Craig represents public companies in court... - November 27, 2007 - Princeton Premier
William J. Anthony Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
William J. Anthony has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. William is currently the managing partner of the Hartford office of Jackson Lewis LLP. Having earned his Juris Doctorate in Law from Boston University, William has gone on to a very successful career. As... - November 27, 2007 - Princeton Premier
A Comprehensive Directory of Nationwide Divorce Lawyers
A unique directory of Nationwide Divorce Lawyers had been launched by FDP Inc. Visit http://www.divorce-attorneys.biz , a complete user friendly site. - November 24, 2007 - FDP Inc.
Lehman, Lee & Xu Attends First International Advertisers Conference in Beijing
Lehman, Lee & Xu attended the First International Advertisers Conference in Beijing as the sole Chinese representative of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA). The China Association of National Advertisers (CANA) and the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) hosted the event, “a... - November 22, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
LegalView Adds to Mesothelioma Blog with Newly Updated Information Regarding Chemotherapy for Mesothelioma Victims
LegalView provides readers with a detailed and informative mesothelioma blog where victims can learn important information on the asbestos-related cancer. Of the resources offered on the blog are topics such as chemotherapy, types of mesothelioma and how to best find a mesothelioma lawyer. - November 19, 2007 - LegalView
Legalview Initiates Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Blog to Provide Readers with Powerful Resources on the Illness
To further help victims of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis, LegalView is introducing an informative, detailed blog on the illness that has caused pain and suffering to those exposed to gadolinium. - November 19, 2007 - LegalView
Legal Advantage, LLC Appoints Regional Sales Director – Los Angeles, CA
Legal Advantage, LLC Announces California Expansion to Further Solidify Position as Premier Provider of Legal Support and Document Review Services - November 16, 2007 - Legal Advantage LLC
Imagos Consulting Releases World's First Conference Audio Recorder with Speaker Identity
Acappella Conference Audio Solution dramatically enhances both the reliability of transcripts and the efficiency of producing them - November 15, 2007 - Imagos Consulting (Aust) Pty Ltd
Edward Lehman Legal Moderator for Alibaba
Lehman, Lee & Xu’s managing director, Edward Lehman, has been working with users of Alibaba.com as a moderator of its legal forum. - November 14, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Debt Collection Attorneys Beware: Debtors Are Learning the Law to Make Your Life Miserable
A former successful real estate investor is now victim of the illegal practices of the corrupt debt collection industry and has written in plain language his first book in which he reveals little known secrets of the legal industry to empower the average individual to fight back the system using... - November 12, 2007 - Beat-Debt-Collectors.com
Personal Assistants for Dekalb Bar Lawyers
Indispensable Assistants partners with Dekalb Bar Association as a new member benefit. The partnership will grant discounts to members of the association. Indispensable Assistants will offer customized packages that will only be offered to the members. - November 12, 2007 - Indispensable Assistants
LegalView Adds New Content to Provide Users with Updated Information on the Trasylol Heart-Surgery Drug Recall
Bayer A.G. makers of a heart surgery drug Trasylol recently halted the sale of the drug due to a Canadian study that implied the drug may in fact increase death rates. LegalView immediately updated its site to include information for users on the details of the recall. - November 11, 2007 - LegalView
LegalView Updates Mesothelioma Site to Include Blog Addressing Pertinent Questions Regarding Asbestos Exposure
LegalView provides users with a continually updated blog on its mesothelioma site informing victims of the cancer on topics like asbestos exposure and treatments. The blog includes essential information including the various different forms of mesothelioma. - November 11, 2007 - LegalView
Law Office Document Automation Software
Easy Soft, a leader in law office automation software, announces the release of EasyDocs - one program that provides law firms with a complete solution for document automation. - November 11, 2007 - EasySoft, LLC
North Brunswick, NJ Legal Software Company and the New Jersey Law Journal Introduce Automated Legal Document Preparation Software for Personal Injury Firms
Easy Soft, a leader in law office automation software, in partnership with the New Jersey Law Journal today announced the release of software that makes available electronically for the first time the more than 300 forms included in “The Library of New Jersey Personal Injury Forms” from Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins of Springfield New Jersey. - November 10, 2007 - EasySoft, LLC
Gary DiBianco, Partner-Litigation & Government Enforcement Litigation with Skadden to Speak at KC’s Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Compliance event in 12/12/07
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Gary DiBianco, Partner - Litigation and Government Enforcement Litigation with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference... - November 10, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Lori Leonovicz, Trial Attorney, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Criminal Division, Fraud Section, US Dept. of Justice to Speak at KC’s FCPA Compliance Event in 12/12/07
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Lori A. Leonovicz, Trial Attorney - Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Criminal Division, Fraud Section with U.S. Department of Justice will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - November 10, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
John J. Love, Deputy Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy, USPTO to Speak at KC’s Event on Clarifying KSR & Its Impact on Patent Law on November 20, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that John J. Love, Deputy Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy of United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference... - November 10, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Fish & Richardson P.C., One of the Largest IP Law Firms Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Clarifying KSR and Its Impact on Patent Law on 11/20/07
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Fish & Richardson P.C., one of the largest intellectual property law firms will be sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Clarifying KSR and Its Impact on Patent Law”. This 2.5-hour event is scheduled for November 20, 2007, Tuesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET. - November 09, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Jeffrey G. Randall, Partner & Head of Patent Litigation With Skadden to Speak at the KC’s Event on Clarifying KSR & Its Impact on Patent Law on November 20, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Jeffrey G. Randall, Partner, Intellectual Property and Technology of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled:... - November 09, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Thomas J. Colson, President & CEO, IP.com, Inc. to Speak at the Knowledge Congress Event on Clarifying KSR and Its Impact on Patent Law on November 20, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Thomas J. Colson, President & CEO of IP.com, Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Clarifying KSR and Its Impact on Patent Law”. - November 09, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
John Dragseth, Principal, Fish & Richardson P.C. to Speak at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Clarifying KSR and Its Impact on Patent Law on November 20, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that John Dragseth, Principal of Fish & Richardson P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Clarifying KSR and Its Impact on Patent Law”. - November 09, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Kenneth Bass III, Of Counsel, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. to Speak at KC’s Event on Clarifying KSR & Its Impact on Patent Law on November 20, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Kenneth Bass III, Of Counsel of Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Clarifying KSR and Its... - November 08, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Jeffrey Sherwood, Partner and Lead Counsel, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer Feld LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Clarifying KSR & Its Impact on Patent Law on 11/20/07
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Jeffrey Sherwood, Partner and Lead Counsel of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer Feld LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Clarifying KSR and Its... - November 08, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Edward Lehman Makes China Product Liability Speech at Columbia Law School
Edward Lehman, Managing Partner at Lehman, Lee & Xu, presented at the Global Justice Forum in New York City on products liability and other plaintiff's actions on behalf of Chinese citizens and/or victims of Chinese corporate misconduct both inside and outside of China. - November 07, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee & Xu Welcomes John Kreiger
Lehman, Lee & Xu is pleased to announce that Mr. John Kreiger has joined the firm’s Beijing legal team. - November 07, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
Lehman, Lee and Xu Welcomes Victor Leal
Lehman, Lee & Xu is pleased to announce Mr. Victor Simões Leal has joined the firm’s Beijing legal team. - November 07, 2007 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
LegalView Remains at the Forefront of Assisting Mesothelioma Patients as Florida Man Files Suit for Nearly 40 Years Asbestos Exposure
A Florida man, who for almost four decades claims to have been exposed to asbestos through various jobs, filed a lawsuit after being diagnosed with mesothelioma and LegalView reminds readers that it has a vast array of resources for people with similar situations. - November 06, 2007 - LegalView
LegalView Continues to Provide Comprehensive Brain Injury Resources as Researchers Discover Stem Cells Can Restore Memory in Brain Injury Victims
As researchers at University of California-Irvine found relief for traumatic brain injury victims through the help of neural stem cells, LegalView continues to provide a complete array of resources to keep readers up to date - November 04, 2007 - LegalView
Jeannine S. Greenman,an Adjudication Officer for Bureau of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business
Jeannine S. Greenman, an adjudication officer for Bureau of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business. Jeannine is currently studying for her Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Caplan University and makes her home in... - November 03, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Jeffrey Tyne Moody, President of the College of Court Reporting, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business
Jeffrey Tyne Moody, President of the College of Court Reporting, has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business. Jeffrey makes his home in Hobart Indiana and received his Bachelors Degree of Science in Criminal Justice from Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs. - November 03, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Putting a Human Face on Malignant Mesothelioma
Online Forum Gives Victims and Families the Opportunity to Be Heard—and to Heal - November 03, 2007 - The Law Offices of James Sokolove
Helms Mulliss & Wicker Named Leading Litigation Firm by Legal Media Group
Law Firm Received Highly Recommended Rating in New Benchmark Publication - November 02, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
Mesothelioma Hurts More Than Just the Victim
New Website by the Law Offices of James Sokolove Helps Families Cope When a Loved One is Diagnosed - November 02, 2007 - The Law Offices of James Sokolove
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP Adds Offices in New York City and Washington D.C.
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP announced today that it has added offices in New York City and Washington D.C. This expansion brings the total number of firm offices to nine locations nationwide. Both new offices will provide services to clients in the areas of labor and employment law,... - November 02, 2007 - Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
Willardson & O'Toole Represent NCADA at National Level
Two NCADA past presidents take over leadership roles at DRI, the national civil defense trial bar. - November 02, 2007 - NC Association of Defense Attorneys
CPLP’s Thomas Langer Briefs French Intellectual Property Association on the Impact of New USPTO Regulations
Cohen Pontani Lieberman & Pavane LLP Partner Thomas Langer updated attendees at the recent Association française des Spécialistes en Propriété industriels de l’industrie (ASPI) conference in Paris on the impact of new regulations by the United States Patent and Trade Office. - November 01, 2007 - Cohen Pontani Lieberman & Pavane LLP
Christopher V. Carlyle, Shannon McLin Carlyle and Roy B. “Skip” Dalton, Jr. Named Florida 2007 Super Lawyers
2007 Super Lawyers - November 01, 2007 - The Carlyle Appellate Law Firm
9/11 Special Master, Kenneth Feinberg, to Speak at New Jersey Mediators' Conference November 3
Kenneth Feinberg, Special Master of the 9/11 Victims' Compensation Fund, will be keynote speaker at the annual conference of the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators. The conference will be Saturday, November 3, 2007 between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM at the Doubletree Hotel, 200 Atrium Drive, Somerset. Registration is open to the public. Please call 800-981-4800 or email inform@njapm.org or visit www.njapm.org for more information. - October 30, 2007 - New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
Legal Advantage, LLC Appoints Regional Sales Director – Boston, MA
Legal Advantage, LLC Announces Further Expansion to Solidify Position as Premier Provider of Legal Support and Patent Illustration Services - October 28, 2007 - Legal Advantage LLC
Diane B. Brown, a Probation Officer, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Diane B. Brown, a probation officer, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Diane received a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Chicago State University and works in the jurisdiction of Cook County. As a probation officer, Diane manages cases of convicts... - October 26, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Thompson & Knight Attorney Recognized as Distinguished Alumnus
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate P. Mike McCullough on being selected as the 2008 Distinguished Alumnus for Community Service by the University of Texas (“UT”) School of Law Alumni Association. - October 26, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
LegalView Provides Up to Date Mesothelioma Information as Recent Flooding Exposes Asbestos Danger
Asbestos discovered after flooding of Redlands City Hall; LegalView offers wealth of asbestos and Mesothelioma guidance. - October 25, 2007 - LegalView
Chapel Hill Attorney Introduces "Common Sense Divorce" Services to Carrboro, Graham, Chapel Hill - Lawyer Lee Laskody Prioritizes Convenience for Clients
Lee Laskody, a Graham, NC-based lawyer, recently introduced the concept of "common sense divorce" in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Drawing clients from Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Raleigh and Durham seeking personal, compassionate legal services and advice, Laskody says his practice takes a different approach to legal matters. According to Laskody, "The separation and divorce process should be as uncomplicated and economical as possible." - October 25, 2007 - Laskody Law Office, P.C.
NC Association of Defense Attorneys Forms Paralegal Division
The North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys is pleased to announce the formation of a Paralegal Division. Paralegals devoting a substantial amount of their professional time to the handling of litigation, primarily for the defense, government and/or business are invited to join. To be... - October 25, 2007 - NC Association of Defense Attorneys
Thompson & Knight Again Named a Go-To Law Firm
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is honored to be named a 2007 “Go-To Law Firm” in the areas of Labor and Employment, Litigation, and Securities by American Lawyer Media (ALM), based on a recent survey. To conduct the survey, ALM asked Fortune 500 General Counsel... - October 25, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
While a Cure Remains Elusive, Innovative Mesothelioma Treatments Offer New Hope to Victims
Clinical Trials Give Patients Access to the Cutting Edge of Modern Medicine - October 25, 2007 - The Law Offices of James Sokolove
Helms Mulliss & Wicker Announces the Addition to Finance Practice
The Raleigh office of Helms Mulliss & Wicker, PLLC (HMW), a law firm practicing in corporate law, finance and litigation, announces Shana G.R. Fisher has joined the firm as an associate level attorney with a practice focus of real estate and finance. - October 24, 2007 - Helms Mulliss Wicker
What do Attorneys Need? Time
Finding a service like Juris Edge can provide smaller firms and sole practitioners with the advantages enjoyed by large firms - the necessary legal research and writing support. It is a seamless service allowing attorneys to find those extra hours in the day to focus on other important aspects of their practice. - October 24, 2007 - Juris Edge, LLC.