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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
Michael Scheidell, Chief Information Security Officer, Cloud Computing Concepts LLC 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 Michael Scheidell, Chief Information Security Officer, Cloud Computing Concepts LLC 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
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
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.
No Sale of Jagex Yet - Plutos Sama Holdings, Inc. Interested in Exploring Purchasing Jagex
Stop Order on Sale of Jagex Limited - May 01, 2020 - Plutos Sama Holdings, Inc.
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. of New York, New York has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Mark A. Chertok, Esq. With over 40 years experience and 35 years with... - April 30, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
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
Axiom Medical Releases “The World After COVID-19: Infection Control and Return to Work Strategies for Non-Healthcare Businesses” White Paper
Axiom Medical, a leading incident case management and occupational health services provider in North America, announced today the release of its latest white paper, “The World After COVID-19: Infection Control and Return to Work Strategies for Non-Healthcare Businesses.” The... - April 27, 2020 - Axiom Medical
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
Juliana Melo, Product Manager, PatSnap to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Effective Solutions and Best Practices in Managing Patent Portfolios Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Juliana Melo, Product Manager, PatSnap will speak at its webcast entitled, “Effective Solutions and Best Practices in Managing Patent Portfolios.” This event is scheduled for May 29, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET. - April 25, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Jacob W. Stasny, Of Counsel, Sumner Schick to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Webcast
The Knowledge Group has announced today that Jacob W. Stasny, Of Counsel, Sumner Schick will speak at its webcast entitled: “Managing M&A Transactions: Practical Tips and Strategies in Closing a Deal”. This event is scheduled on Thursday, April 23, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (ET). - April 23, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
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
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Assessing and Calculating Trade Secret Damages
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Assessing and Calculating Trade Secret Damages in 2020: Tools, Techniques and Best Practices Live Webcast. - April 21, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Justice Tax, LLC Working Hard to Provide Taxpayers with Coronavirus Support
Justice Tax, LLC has been continuing its mission to provide taxpayers with the top-notch white glove customer service they are known for during a global pandemic. - April 18, 2020 - Justice Tax, LLC
John A. Stone, Partner, Decotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Assessing and Calculating Trade Secret Damages in 2020
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John A. Stone, Partner, Decotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “Assessing and Calculating Trade Secret Damages in 2020: Tools, Techniques and Best Practices Live Webcast.” - April 18, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Michael Warner, Managing Partner, FRANCZEK P.C. to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Assessing and Calculating Trade Secret Damages in 2020
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael Warner, Managing Partner, FRANCZEK P.C. will speak at its webcast entitled, “Assessing and Calculating Trade Secret Damages in 2020: Tools, Techniques and Best Practices Live Webcast.” - April 18, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Divorce in the Time of COVID-19 and Court Closures
Law Crawford PC - Navigating Divorce and Parenting Arrangements Without Courts During COVID-19. - April 15, 2020 - Law Crawford, PC
COVID-19 Upends Small Business Owners; National Credit Partners Can Help
The unexpected crisis posed by the coronavirus pandemic has created unimaginable problems for small business owners who are overwhelmed with business debt. National Credit Partners offers a win/win solution. - April 14, 2020 - National Credit Partners
Joel Segal Joins Cognia Law's Leadership Team
Cognia Law, a next generation law company, is delighted to announce that Joel Segal will be joining the leadership team, to serve as Chief Clients and Markets Officer (CCMO). - April 10, 2020 - Cognia Law
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
The Knowledge Group Updates Its Bundled CLE Offerings as COVID-19 Continues
A live blog has also been launched to help lawyers monitor the changing CLE requirements. - April 01, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Northshore Process Coronavirus Update
We all find ourselves in a challenging, unprecedented and historical time locally and globally. As uncertain and unusual as this is, we each have a role to play in dealing with and combating the COVID-19 Disease. To ensure continued health, safety and well-being, Northshore Process has implemented... - March 26, 2020 - Northshore Process Service Network
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
Best Legal Web Site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 24th Annual WebAward Competition
The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best legal websites in the world as part of their 24th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including legal... - March 19, 2020 - Web Marketing Association
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
Pelton Graham LLC Calls on Governments to Act to Protect Working Class Americans Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
Pelton Graham LLC calls on federal, state and local governments to take significant action to protect the rights of all Americans adversely impacted by the spread of COVID-19. If significant steps are not taken immediately to support the millions of Americans impacted by the pandemic, our county risks a social and economic devastation of the type not seen since The Great Depression. - March 16, 2020 - Pelton Graham LLC
The Voice of Reform and Wrongful Incarceration, Curtis Ray Davis, II Speaks Volumes in New Book, "Slave State: Evidence of Apartheid in America"
Curtis Ray Davis speaks at various institutions on the topic of wrongful incarceration with his book "Slave State - Evidence of Apartheid in America" giving examples and mentions of overwhelming amounts of incarcerations, in particular, in the state of Louisiana as evidence that Louisiana is undeniably a slave state. Curtis Ray Davis demonstrated that these incarceration statistics from Louisiana are firsthand evidence that there is indeed Apartheid in America. - March 16, 2020 - Mindfield Publishing
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
Brian J. Hubbard, Partner, Condo Roccia Koptiw, LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Patent Portfolio Management
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Brian J. Hubbard, Partner, Condo Roccia Koptiw, LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “Patent Portfolio Management: Effective Strategies and Best Practices in 2020 Live Webcast.” - March 12, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
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.
Kennedy Berg LLP Wins the Appointment of a Receiver Over the Business and Property of The Law Offices of Jonathan S. Resnick & Perry A. Resnick
Kennedy Berg LLP secured the appointment of a receiver to take possession of the businesses and property of three Maryland-based law firms, The Law Offices of Jonathan S. Resnick, LLC, The Law Offices of Jonathan S. Resnick, PLLC and The Law Offices of Perry A. Resnick, LLC on behalf of specialty funder KrunchCash, LLC. - March 11, 2020 - Kennedy Berg LLP
Circeo Fannin Attorneys Elected to Kentucky Justice Association Board of Governors
Circeo Fannin, P.S.C., a civil litigation law firm based in Lexington, today announced that two of its founding partners – Lisa Circeo and Corey Fannin – were elected to the 2020 Board of Governors for the Kentucky Justice Association. Circeo and Fannin are both active and longstanding... - March 11, 2020 - Circeo Fannin, P.S.C.
New Complaint Filed in United States vs. Stanford Health Care (Stanford Hospitals) Alleged Billing Fraud Case
A newly amended Complaint was just filed on March 2, 2020 in Los Angeles in the United States District Court, Central Division. The case is captioned, United States vs. Stanford and Stanford Health Care, Case No. CV 17-08726-DSF (AFMx). The Complaint alleges that Stanford Health Care’s billing schemes to defraud Medicare and commercial payors reach back to at least 2010, and are ongoing. - March 10, 2020 - GJLaw