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Kelley Kronenberg Completes Ribbon Cutting for New Corporate Headquarters
35,000-square-foot office building in Broward County now home to more than 150 firm employees. - August 04, 2019 - Kelley Kronenberg
Northern Virginia Immigration Attorney Lists K3 Visa Interview Questions
A Northern Virginia immigration attorney at Johnson & Masumi just released a blog listing the top K3 visa interview questions. - August 04, 2019 - Johnson & Masumi, P.C.
Proskauer Director Joins Augusta as Chief Operating Officer
Augusta, the UK’s largest litigation and dispute funding institution by case volume - with a team of 70 in London - today announces the appointment of Polly Bahl as Chief Operating Officer, based in London. Polly joins from US law firm Proskauer Rose where, as London Director of Professional... - August 04, 2019 - Augusta Ventures
Eight Kelley Kronenberg Lawyers Listed in the 2019 Florida Super Lawyers Magazine
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, announced that firm Partners Gary L. Brown, Dennis J. LeVine and Louis Reinstein have been selected to the 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list. Additionally, Partners Lauren K. Einhorn, Jason M. Vanslette, Jeffrey M. Wank and Attorneys Jacqueline Costoya... - August 02, 2019 - Kelley Kronenberg
Kelley Kronenberg Named One of South Florida’s "Top Law Firms"; Seven Partners Also Named in the 2019 South Florida Legal Guide
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, was selected by the South Florida Legal Guide as a “Top Law Firm” in the publication’s 2019 edition. Principal Partners Michael J. Fichtel, Howard L. Wander, Heath S. Eskalyo and Karen M. Gilmartin, along with firm Partners Gary L. - August 02, 2019 - Kelley Kronenberg
Hackard Law Produces Milestone 500th Video
Hackard Law’s video library is a resource for everyone who wants to learn more about estate and trust matters not often explored by the media. - August 01, 2019 - Hackard Law
Sebastian Lane Consulting Launches High Value/Low Cost Solution to the Biggest Obstacles Facing Law Firms, Accounting Firms, Insurance Companies, and Tech Firms
The specialized sales consulting firm provides a market-driven alternative solution that builds corporate confidence, organic growth, key employee retention and higher succession value for firms. - August 01, 2019 - Sebastian Lane Consulting
Family Lawyers Sarinia M. Feinman and Lindsay H. Childs Attended PBA Family Law Section Summer Meeting
Two Vetrano family lawyers recently attended the 2019 Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section Summer Meeting in Orlando, Florida. Sarinia M. Feinman produced a program for the meeting and Lindsay H. Childs attended, participating as a Council Member at the meeting. Ms. Feinman’s... - July 31, 2019 - Vetrano & Vetrano
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Executive Compensation in the 2019 Landscape: Best Practices You Should Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Executive Compensation in the 2019 Landscape: Best Practices You Should Know Live Webcast. - July 30, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Kyle Eastman, Senior Associate, Compensation Advisory Partners to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Executive Compensation Event
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kyle Eastman, Senior Associate, Compensation Advisory will speak at its webcast entitled, “Executive Compensation in the 2019 Landscape: Best Practices You Should Know.” - July 27, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Brightleaf Readies for SOC 2 Standards to Add to Its ISO 27001-2013 and ISO 9001 Certifications
Expanding Brightleaf’s commitment to client’s information security. - July 26, 2019 - Brightleaf Solutions, Inc.
David R. Johanson, Partner-In-Charge, NAPA, Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Executive Compensation Event
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David R. Johanson, Partner-In-Charge, NAPA, Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “Executive Compensation in the 2019 Landscape: Best Practices You Should Know.” - July 26, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Construction Attorney Alvin M. Cohen Joins Woods & Aitken LLP
Woods & Aitken LLP is pleased to announce that construction attorney Alvin M. Cohen has joined the firm’s growing Denver office. He joins the firm’s litigation group, working with clients in the construction law and commercial litigation practice areas. “We are excited to be... - July 26, 2019 - Woods Aitken LLP
Louisiana Companies Raise Over $191 Million in Venture Capital in 2018, the Highest Level Recorded by Cara Stone’s Louisiana Venture and Angel Capital Report
Cara Stone, LLP (“Cara Stone”), the nation’s fastest growing capital markets law firm, released the Louisiana Venture and Angel Capital Report (“Report”) which shows that Louisiana companies raised a record level of venture capital in 2018. Louisiana companies raised... - July 25, 2019 - Cara Stone, LLP
Gunderson and Schropp Honored as 2019 Florida Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorneys Thomas Gunderson and Russell Schropp were named to the 2019 Florida Trend Magazine's Legal Elite.® To compile the list, Florida Trend asked actively practicing Florida attorneys to name the attorneys that they... - July 25, 2019 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Donald S. Nemerov, Managing Director, FGMK, LLC to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Executive Compensation Event
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Donald S. Nemerov, Managing Director, FGMK, LLC will speak at its webcast entitled, “Executive Compensation in the 2019 Landscape: Best Practices You Should Know.” - July 25, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Saudi Arabia Reviews Economic Reforms at United Nations
During the High-Profile Political Forum on Sustainable Development Saudi Arabia Reviews Economic Reforms at United Nations - July 23, 2019 - National Competitiveness Center (NCC)
Hedgepath, LLC Files Lawsuit Alleging Self-Dealing in Hedgepath Pharmaceuticals, Inc. by Its Controlling Stockholder
Lawsuit alleges self-dealing in Hedgepath Pharmaceuticals, Inc. by its controlling stockholder, an indirect subsidiary of Mayne Pharma Group Ltd. with estimated damages exceeding $800,000,000. - July 23, 2019 - Hedgepath LLC
Carole J. Buckner, Partner and General Counsel, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Carole J. Buckner, Partner and General Counsel, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “Ethical Obligations in Data Security: Significant Compliance Practices Live Webcast.” - July 22, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Lehnert Named President of Southwest Florida Real Estate Council
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Michael Lehnert has been named President of the Southwest Florida Real Estate Council. In association with The Fund, the Council is comprised of attorneys to help all professionals involved in the... - July 21, 2019 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Smart Business Broker Inc. Offers Indian EB-5 Visa Investors a Faster, Safer, and Cheaper Alternative to the EB-5 Visa Program
Indian investors need to wait over 9 years to get a temporary green card under the EB-5 visa category, and over 14 years to get a permanent green card under the EB5 visa category, and their money back. The Smart Business Broker team helps Indian investors to get their permanent green cards in about 4 years and their money back in about 5.5 years under the EB-1c visa category, if the investor has owned / operated their business outside the US for at least a year. - July 19, 2019 - SmartBusinessBroker.com
Kelley Kronenberg’s Paul M. May Elected to Broward County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section Board
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, is proud to announce that Attorney Paul M. May has been elected to the Broward County Bar Association’s (BCBA) Young Lawyers Section Board of Directors for the 2019-2020 term. Founded in 1925, the BCBA is a not-for-profit organization, which... - July 19, 2019 - Kelley Kronenberg
Atwood Elected Secretary/Treasurer of The Florida Bar Labor & Employment Section
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that at the recent Florida Bar annual meeting in Boca Raton, Shareholder Scott Atwood was elected Secretary/Treasurer of the Labor & Employment Section. He is now slated to become President of the L&E... - July 18, 2019 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication Recognizes New Members
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to recognize 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... - July 17, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Abass Amiretezam's Children Filed an Action Against Government of Iran and IRGC for Alleged 38 Years of Torture, in Federal Court Under FSIA
The family of Mr. Abbas Amirentezam, former Deputy Prime Minister of Iran in 1979, filed an action against the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) for, allegedly, the almost 40 year unlawful incarceration and house arrest of their father who was subjected to... - July 15, 2019 - Herischi & Associates LLC
Qureshi Speaks Before Florida Bar Tax Law Section
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Business & Tax Attorney Sara Qureshi spoke on July 4th at the Florida Bar Tax Section Organizational Meeting during the 2019 Ullman Year in Review at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort. She... - July 14, 2019 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
U.S. Senator Rand Paul Introduces "BELIEVE" Act to Modernize Aspects of the Legal Immigration System
U.S. Senator Rand Paul introduced the Backlog Elimination, Legal Immigration, and Employment Visa Enhancement (BELIEVE) Act on July 11, 2019. The act will modernize aspects of legal, merit-based immigration system and fully eliminate the “green card backlog” within a matter of... - July 13, 2019 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Harvey Law Group Introduces Dominica’s Only Citizenship-by-Investment Opportunity with World-Renowned The Residences at Secret Bay Resort
Harvey Law Group, Asia’s pioneer immigration firm specializing in investment immigration, presents its latest project involvement in the Commonwealth of Dominica with the Caribbean’s most anticipated Citizenship by Investment opportunity under the five-star, world-renowned Secret Bay Resort: The Residences at Secret Bay. - July 13, 2019 - Harvey Law Group
Sharon Reuler Receives Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award from Texas Real Estate Bar for 2019
The Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Texas (REPTL) awarded its highest honor, the Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award in Real Estate, to attorney Sharon Reuler. - July 12, 2019 - Sharon Reuler, PC
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Ave Maria Law School Alumni Anthony Cetrangelo
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Anthony Cetrangelo has joined the firm as an associate in the Wills, Trust & Estate Planning department. Prior to joining Henderson Franklin, he was the managing partner of a Naples, Florida, law... - July 12, 2019 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Ethical Obligations in Data Security: Significant Compliance Practices Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Ethical Obligations in Data Security: Significant Compliance Practices Live Webcast. - July 12, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
SleepSafe Drivers® Executive Selected to Speak on the Importance of Fatigue Management Programs at Trucking Legal Forum
The ATA Litigation Center’s annual Trucking Legal Forum schedules Steven Garrish to sit on panel discussing the science, case law and compliance issues surrounding the role of fatigue in truck accident litigation. - July 11, 2019 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Farr Law Firm Welcomes New Associate Attorney Noah A. Fischer
Noah A. Fischer has joined Farr Law Firm as an associate attorney becoming a member of the firm’s trusts and estates team. Fischer worked at a Big 4 Accounting firm for nearly two years in the Tampa, Florida area prior to joining the firm. - July 11, 2019 - Farr Law Firm
Kidney Care Partners Supports Trump Administration’s Executive Order on Kidney Care
Kidney Care Partners – the nation’s largest kidney coalition consisting of patient and patient advocacy groups, researchers and clinicians, providers and manufacturers – today praised the Trump Administration’s announcement to increase focus and investment on the kidney... - July 10, 2019 - Kidney Care Partners
Connecticut Governor Signs Important New ESOP Law for Architectural Firms
Connecticut Architectural Firms May Now be Owned Entirely by ESOPs. - July 10, 2019 - ESOP Plus: Schatz Brown Glassman LLP
49th Street Bail Bonds Achieves Over 200 Google Reviews
Clearwater, Florida bail bond agency receives high ratings in Google. - July 08, 2019 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
K2 Visa Requirements Checklist Published by Fairfax Immigration Attorney
A Fairfax immigration attorney at Johnson & Masumi recently released a blog with a checklist of K2 visa requirements. - July 06, 2019 - Johnson & Masumi, P.C.
49th Street Bail Bonds Announces Online Guide with Tips for Staying Safe When Boating This 4th of July
Clearwater, Florida bail bond agency provides consumers with safety tips. - July 05, 2019 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
Hannah Lee, Attorney, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Hannah Lee, Attorney, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “Medical Device and Life Sciences Patent Litigation in 2019: Subject Matter Eligibility Lessons from Recent Federal Court Decisions Live Webcast.” - July 04, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Kevin Coyne, Principal, Chuhak & Tecson, P.C to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s The Opportunity Zone Investment Tax Regime
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kevin Coyne, Principal, Chuhak &Tecson, P.C will speak at its webcast entitled, “The Opportunity Zone Investment Tax Regime: Recent Legislative and Regulatory Developments You Should... - July 04, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Runwell Solutions Celebrates Becoming an ALA - Independence Chapter Diamond Business Partner
Respected Legal IT Services company giving back to the industry that supported their growth over 25 years. - July 03, 2019 - Runwell Solutions
Four Law Students Gain "On-the-Job Training" This Summer at Henderson Franklin
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to welcome four law students, John Marra, Alessandro Secino, Daumantas Venckus-Cucchiara, and Iman Zekri. They will supplement their law school experience by working as clerks at the firm during the summer. As part of Henderson Franklin's... - July 03, 2019 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Charles Town Attorney to Join West Virginia Mediation Advanced Training Program in July
Charles Town attorney, Brenda Waugh, will lead a program describing the ethical duties for lawyers to offer clients multiple processes to resolve their legal conflicts during an advanced mediation training in Bridgeport, West Virginia. - July 03, 2019 - Brenda Waugh
Safe-Screen™ Named a Top 10 Pre-Employment Screening Company by HRTECH Outlook Magazine
Safe-Screen™ is recognized by HRTECH Outlook magazine as a Top 10 Pre-Employment Screening Consulting/Services Companies – 2019. The Top 10 list is an annual listing of 10 companies that are at the forefront of tackling customer challenges. About Safe-Screen™ Safe-Screen™,... - July 02, 2019 - Safe-Screen
Blaney Harper Will Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Blaney Harper will speak at its webcast entitled, “Significant Trends and Updates in the ITC Section 337 Investigations.” This event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (ET). - July 02, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Electronic Publishing Services Announces Three EDGAR Online Workstations for Self-Service Filers to the SEC Now Available for Use: 13F, Section 16 and 12B-25 Forms
Electronic Publishing Services, Inc. is announcing new EDGAR Filing Agent Online Workstations and a relaunch of their existing sites. The workstations are useful for anyone required to file Section 16 Forms 3, 4 and 5; Institutional Investment managers filing form 13F; and corporate filers needing an extension to Forms 10-K, 10-Q and others. - July 01, 2019 - Electronic Publishing Services, Inc.
WikiLocks Announces First Legal Industry Software Solution to Ensure PTO Compliance
Mark Sterle, Director of Legal Solutions for North American-based WikiLocks announces the launch of an industry shaping legal software solution designed to ensure PTO compliance. - July 01, 2019 - WikiLocks
Gender and Ethnic Diversity a Focus at Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath Law Firm
The law firms commitment to gender and ethnic equality in the legal category is an example of how the business of law is evolving. - June 29, 2019 - Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath
Steven Meier, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s The Opportunity Zone Investment Tax Regime
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Steven Meier, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “The Opportunity Zone Investment Tax Regime: Recent Legislative and Regulatory Developments You Should Know.”... - June 29, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Georgia Dispute Resolution Attorney Discusses the Civil Judgment Lifespan
A Georgia dispute resolution attorney at KPPB Law recently released a blog outlining the lifespan of a civil judgment. These judgements can eventually go dormant and must be revived to be properly resolved. A civil judgment is a ruling against the defendant in non-criminal legal matters. The... - June 29, 2019 - KPPB LAW