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Isphording, Bechtold & Sharrer P.A. of Venice and Sarasota Now Part of Farr Law Firm
On June 3, 2019, the law firm of Isphording, Bechtold & Sharrer, P.A. officially became part of the Farr Law Firm which will further strengthen the firm’s experienced estate planning and probate practice. - June 12, 2019 - Farr Law Firm
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on The Opportunity Zone Investment Tax Regime: Recent Legislative and Regulatory Developments You Should Know
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: The Opportunity Zone Investment Tax Regime: Recent Legislative and Regulatory Developments You Should Know. This event... - June 09, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Judgement Handed Down in Dubay v. King; Plaintiff Benjamin Dubay Seeks Appellate Attorney
Judgement in alleged copyright infringement case was rendered in Dubay v. King, in favor of Defendants. The lawsuit was in the Federal Court of the Middle District of Florida: Jacksonville Division - Eleventh Circuit. Plaintiff Benjamin Michael Dubay is now seeking only an experienced appellate... - June 07, 2019 - Benjamin Dubay
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Practical Tips and Strategies in Managing Environmental and Transactional Risk Insurance
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Practical Tips and Strategies in Managing Environmental and Transactional Risk Insurance: What You Need to Know Live Webcast. - June 07, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Unfair Competition and Trade Secret Misappropriation Claims
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Unfair Competition and Trade Secret Misappropriation Claims: Navigating Available Damage Remedies Live Webcast. - June 06, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Napoli Shkolnik PLLC Partner Jennifer R. Liakos Named to Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in 3M Combat Arms Earplug Products Liability Action
Napoli Shkolnik PLLC is proud to announce that California-based Partner Jennifer R. Liakos has been appointed the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in in Re: 3M Combat Arms Earplug Products Liability Litigation (Case No. 3:19md2885). - June 05, 2019 - Napoli Shkolnik PLLC
Separovic Injury Lawyers Are Expanding and Taking on Another Team of Expert Personal Injury Lawyers
Separovic Injury Lawyers specializes in workers' compensation, motor vehicle accident and public liability personal injury compensation claims. The practice has recently experienced steady growth in referred clients. Demand for Separovic Injury Lawyers' services has increased and the firm has been planning for growth. To assist the practice in servicing new clients, Separovic Injury Lawyers are creating an additional specialist personal injury legal team. - June 05, 2019 - Separovic Injury Lawyers
John A. Stone, Partner, Decotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Unfair Competition and Trade Secret Misappropriation Claims
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John A. Stone, Partner, Decotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Unfair Competition and Trade Secret Misappropriation Claims: Navigating Available Damage Remedies Live Webcast.” - June 05, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
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... - June 04, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Kahana & Feld Adds Associate to Its Business Litigation and Employment Law Practice Groups
Kahana & Feld LLP is pleased to announce that Davis D. Yu Esq. has joined the firm as an attorney in the firm’s Business & Litigation and Labor & Employment Litigation practices groups. “Davis brings a wide breadth of business litigation and transactional legal experience... - June 02, 2019 - Kahana Feld
Kenneth Cornell, Managing Principal, Enviant to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kenneth Cornell, Managing Principal, Enviant will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Practical Tips and Strategies in Managing Environmental and Transactional Risk Insurance: What You Need to Know LIVE Webcast.” - June 01, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Phil Casper, Principal, Euclid Transactional LLC to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Phil Casper, Principal, Euclid Transactional LLC will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Practical Tips and Strategies in Managing Environmental and Transactional Risk Insurance: What You Need to Know Live Webcast.” - June 01, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Daniel M. McGavock, Vice President, Practice Leader of Intellectual Property, Charles River Associates to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Daniel M. McGavock, Vice President, Practice Leader of Intellectual Property, Charles River Associates will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Unfair Competition and Trade Secret Misappropriation Claims: Navigating Available Damage Remedies Live Webcast.” - June 01, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Matthew Galati Elected Vice Chair for the AILA Philadelphia Chapter; Renamed to National EB-5 Committee
Green and Spiegel Senior Associate Matthew Galati was not only re-selected for the national American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”) Immigrant Investor (EB-5) Committee, but also tapped to hold the position of Vice Chair of the AILA Philadelphia Chapter for 2019-20. - May 31, 2019 - Green and Spiegel, LLC
U.S. Hemp Roundtable Celebrates 10th Annual Hemp History Week
Grassroots Hemp Supporters Take Action to Support the “Return of the Plant!” After Passage of the 2018 Farm Bill Legalized Hemp Farming after 80+ Years of Prohibition. - May 30, 2019 - U.S. Hemp Roundtable
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Heath Gelman to Litigation Team
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Heath Gelman has joined the firm as a Stockholder in the Tort & Insurance Litigation Department. For 20 years, he has been passionately representing individuals and companies in matters of... - May 29, 2019 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators Leading Technology, Tools, and Techniques for Professional Mediators seminar, Saturday, June 15 at The Imperia, Somerset
New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators’ Fifth Annual Civil and Divorce Seminar will be held on Sat., June 15, 2019 from 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM at The Imperia, 1714 Easton Ave., Somerset, New Jersey. The conference features John Sands on Strategies for a Successful Career in Mediation, Colin Rule on Online Dispute Resolution, and Lawrence Jones on Mediation Ethics. Following a networking lunch, there will be civil and divorce mediation workshops. Open to the public. www.njapm.org. - May 29, 2019 - New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
Fairfax Immigration Attorney Answers How Long Does It Take to Get a K1 Visa
A Fairfax immigration attorney at Johnson & Masumi recently published a blog answering the question, "How long does it take to get a K1 visa?" Couples who are eager to being their lives together in the U.S. can help speed up the process by avoiding some common mistakes in their... - May 29, 2019 - Johnson & Masumi, P.C.
49th Street Bail Bonds Launches Online Guide for Staying Safe This Memorial Day Weekend
Clearwater, Florida bail bond agency offers safety tips to consumers. - May 27, 2019 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
Kelley Kronenberg Lawyers Elected to Broward County Bar Association Boards
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, is proud to announce that Partner Louis Reinstein and Attorney Marc A. Marra have been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Broward County Bar Association (BCBA). Additionally, Attorney Kyle S. Roberts has been appointed to serve on the... - May 24, 2019 - Kelley Kronenberg
Bay Area Police Crack Serial Shooter Case with the Help of Portable Gunshot Detection Technology: Defendant Convicted on 26 Counts, Faces up to 54 Years Prison
A Bay Area police department stopped a four-month reign of terror, in which San Jose resident Michael Lewis, 33, is convicted of shooting at drivers in moving cars along a Silicon Valley freeway, injuring several victims and raising public safety concerns. Shooting from his Dodge Charger, Lewis was... - May 21, 2019 - V5 Systems
Christopher J. Berry of The Elder Care Firm Preps Baby Boomers for Livonia 16th Annual Spring Senior Expo
Christopher J. Berry, Esq., CELA, of The Elder Care Firm, joined many local vendors at the 16th Annual Spring Senior Expo at Schoolcraft College on Wednesday, April 29th. - May 21, 2019 - The Elder Care Firm
Kennedy Berg LLP Wins Multi-Million Dollar Verdict in New York Supreme Court and CEO Claire Gruppo is Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail for Contempt
Kennedy Berg LLP won a trial verdict in New York Supreme Court on behalf of Pensmore Invesments, LLC against investment banking advisors Gruppo, Levey & Co. and its officers for breach of contract. CEO Claire Gruppo was sentenced to 30 days in jail for multiple violations of court orders and lying on the witness stand. - May 20, 2019 - Kennedy Berg LLP
New Shackelford Law Website Launches with Unique .law Domain
Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP, a law firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas, recently published a newly redeveloped website featuring .law instead of .com as the domain identification. John Shackelford, Managing Partner, explained, “In many ways our website has become the... - May 20, 2019 - Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP
Kahana & Feld LLP Announces Office Move to Accommodate Growth and Enhance Client Service
Kahana & Feld LLP, a business litigation firm, with practice areas covering Business & Employment Litigation and Real Estate & Construction Law, is moving its principal offices to a larger location in Irvine, CA, effective May 28, 2019. In just over two years, the firm has grown to... - May 20, 2019 - Kahana Feld
National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association Releases Statement on State's Rights Act
Following is a statement from National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association regarding the STATES Act: H.R. 2093/S.1028, known as the “STATES Act,” will perpetuate an unintended consequence, detrimental to U.S. transportation safety, which has been protected by the Omnibus Act for... - May 18, 2019 - National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association
The Zalkin Law Firm Responds to California Catholic Dioceses Victims Compensation Fund
Leading victim's attorney responds to California Bishops move to create a "victims compensation fund" for alleged clergy abuse victims. Victims should have legal representation before giving up their options for civil justice, according to Irwin Zalkin, San Diego based victims attorney. - May 17, 2019 - The Zalkin Law Firm
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Brings Active Shooter Awareness to Kansas City
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) announces it will host an active shooter town hall meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, with keynote speaker from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Protective Security Advisor (PSA) team. - May 16, 2019 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Texas Personal Injury Law Firm Launches Auto Accident App
Ben Bronston & Associates, a Texas personal injury law firm, has announced the launch of its Auto Accident App for drivers throughout the State of Texas. Available free-of-charge for both Apple and Android users, the Auto Accident App works with most smartphones and provides important features... - May 16, 2019 - Ben Bronston & Associates
Two Vetrano Family Lawyers Recognized as Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman LLC is pleased to announce that two of its family lawyers in Main Line PA have been recognized by Super Lawyers as Rising Stars. Each year, evaluations are performed for nominated attorneys from each practice area, in each state. The nominees are all under 40 years... - May 16, 2019 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Green and Spiegel Attorneys Named Rising Stars in Pennsylvania by Super Lawyers
Jonathan Grode and Matthew Galati have once again been named top attorneys by Super Lawyers Magazine. This is the eighth consecutive year for Jonathan since 2012 and fourth consecutive year for Matthew since 2016. - May 15, 2019 - Green and Spiegel, LLC
Kahana & Feld LLP Celebrates Second Anniversary
Kahana & Feld LLP has successfully completed its second year as a firm. Today, the firm celebrates another tremendous year of growth and dedication to their clients. Over the past two years, the firm has grown to 10 attorneys, with five offices representing clients throughout the California,... - May 14, 2019 - Kahana Feld
Vetrano Family Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers in Main Line PA
Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman LLC is pleased to announce that two family attorneys, partners in their family law firm in Main Line PA, have been recognized by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers makes annual selections based on evaluations of attorneys from every state in the country, in the various... - May 14, 2019 - Vetrano & Vetrano
No Free Attention: Author Frustrated by "Plagiaristic Copycats" on YouTube
Alan Roger Currie has recently been voicing his harsh criticisms toward other YouTubers for infringing on his intellectual property and plagiarizing many of his specific talking points, unique terminology, and signature phrases from his eBooks, paperbacks, and audiobooks. Currie, who is an internationally-known author and professional dating coach for men, believes YouTube should have better policies in place to protect the copyrighted material of authors, self-help gurus, and podcasters. - May 13, 2019 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Mark K. Silver, Partner, Coughlin Duffy LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mark K. Silver, Partner, Coughlin Duffy LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Navigating Mass Torts Litigation Strategies in Light of Recent Case Verdicts Live Webcast.” - May 10, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Trust Stamp Expands Leadership Team, Addressing Financial Crime
Artificial Intelligence Powered Identity Authentication Company Names US Marshals Service Senior Inspector and Marine Corps Veteran as Director of Financial Crime Services. - May 09, 2019 - Trust Stamp
Samuel Puleo, Head of Leoco Financial LLC, Re-Brands Company as Puleo Energy to Offer Power and Natural Gas Supply Services to Clients in Eastern PA and New York City
Leoco Financial LLC was founded in 2012 by Sam Puleo as a boutique energy consulting firm. The company currently manages 500+ utility accounts and over $5 million in annual energy expenditure. - May 07, 2019 - Puleo Energy
Attorney Petar Leonard Joins Orr & Reno
Orr & Reno welcomes attorney Petar Leonard to the law firm. Leonard's practice will focus on family law. Leonard is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire School of Law and the nationally-renowned Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program, where he has served as an adjunct family law... - May 04, 2019 - Orr & Reno
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Significant Trends and Developments in Class Action Litigation: Implications to the Year Ahead
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Significant Trends and Developments in Class Action Litigation: Implications to the Year Ahead Live Webcast. This event... - May 03, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Attorney Jeffrey Leuschen Named President of The Omaha Barristers Club
Attorney Jeff Leuschen has recently been named president of The Omaha Barristers’ Club, a network and social organization comprised of area attorneys under the age of 40. The organization holds annual events that include sketch comedy, impersonations and musical numbers. “I’m... - May 02, 2019 - Law Office of Jeffrey S. Leuschen PC, LLO
Vienna Immigration Attorney Educates on the Immigration Hardship Waiver
A Vienna immigration attorney at Johnson & Masumi recently published a blog post educating readers on the immigration hardship waiver. - May 01, 2019 - Johnson & Masumi, P.C.
Timothy L. Krippner, Shareholder, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd. to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Navigating Mass Torts Litigation
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Timothy L. Krippner, Shareholder, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Navigating Mass Torts Litigation Strategies in Light of Recent Case Verdicts Live Webcast.” - April 30, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Mark Raffan Accepted Into Forbes Coaches Council
Forbes Coaches Council is an Invitation-Only Community for Leading Business and Career Coaches. - April 29, 2019 - Negotiations Ninja
Emmett E. Seltzer, Esq., Joins Kahana & Feld LLP’s Insurance Defense Practice as Managing Partner of Firm’s Northern California Office
Kahana & Feld LLP is pleased to announce that Emmett E. Seltzer, Esq. has joined the firm as a Partner in the firm’s construction and real estate, insurance defense, and general liability practice groups. Mr. Seltzer is a member of the California bar and will manage the firm’s new... - April 29, 2019 - Kahana Feld
AI-Powered Billing Platform Helps Law Firms Optimize Cashflow and Minimize Delayed Invoice Payments
The world’s first billing platform that automates the process of validating legal billed services with the mission to help law firms across the world improve their cash flow and billing efficiency, by easily capturing their daily activities, preparing and submitting invoices that are 100% compliant with their clients’ billing guidelines. - April 26, 2019 - Accurate Legal Billing Inc.
IASG Fund Services LLC ("IASG-FS") Launches to Promote a Highly Disruptive Fund Administration Software to CTAs, CPOs and Other Alternative Managers
Institutional Advisory Services Group or IASG, a service provider to alternative managers for 25 years, is launching a new division, IASG Fund Services. This company will promote Seamless Solutions, an innovative and disruptive software developed by Sudrania LLC. The platform can service CTAs, CPOs, hedge funds, private equity sponsors, real estate investment companies, family offices and mutual funds. - April 25, 2019 - IASG Fund Services LLC
Eldon Riggs Hugie, Esq. Celebrated as a Top Executive for 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Eldon Riggs Hugie, Esq. of Bakersfield, California and Logan, Utah, has been celebrated as a Top Executive for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 40 years in the fields of law, taxes and business. About... - April 24, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dale E. Workman Awarded Highest Client Service Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
Workman Law Office, PA is pleased to announce that attorney Dale E. Workman, Esq. has been awarded the Platinum Client Champion Award by Martindale-Hubbell, which is its highest designation for client satisfaction. This award recognizes those attorneys who provide the highest level of service as... - April 24, 2019 - Workman Law Office, PA
Holly Li, Partner, CKR Law to Speak at TKG’s How to Effectively Monetize Your Patent Portfolio: Tips and Strategies Explored
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Holly Li, Partner, CKR Law will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “How to Effectively Monetize Your Patent Portfolio: Tips and... - April 24, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
ELPS Private Detective Agency is Now Providing NJ SORA Training in Pennsylvania, Because There is No Formalized Security Officer Training in Pennsylvania
ELPS PDA will bring formalized New Jersey Security Officer Training to you in Pennsylvania. ELPS is pleased to announce that, Jeff Stein, president of ELPS Private Detective Agency has successfully completed the State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of State Police, Security Officer Instructor Certification: Security Officer Registration Act (SORA). - April 23, 2019 - ELPS Private Detective Agency