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Laurel C. Van Allen, Senior Vice President, Coherent Economics LLC to Speak at TKG’s Securities and Shareholder Litigation: A 2019 Outlook
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Laurel C. Van Allen, Senior Vice President, Coherent Economics LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Securities and... - November 22, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Attorney-Led Legal Web Marketing Class by TwoDogBlog in Indianapolis Nov. 29
Bloomington law grads aim to help Indiana law firms find more clients online, starting with an IndyBar CLE in late November. - November 19, 2018 - TwoDogBlog, LLC
Kelley Kronenberg Wins Big at Legal Marketing Association’s Southeast Regional Conference
Business law firm takes home three first place Your Honor Awards. - November 18, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg
Gross Selected to Colorado Department of Transportation Dispute Review Board
Woods & Aitken LLP is proud to announce that Daniel M. Gross, an attorney in the Firm’s Construction Law and Commercial Litigation practice groups, has been added to the panel of pre-qualified candidates for the Dispute Review Board (DRB) of the Colorado Department of Transportation... - November 15, 2018 - Woods Aitken LLP
Peter C. Spier, Partners with Quarles & Brady LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Legalized Sports Betting in a Post-PASPA World Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Peter C. Spier, Partner with Quarles & Brady LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Legalized Sports Betting in a... - November 14, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Stacy Harper-Avilla, DEA Section Chief to Present at ACI's Summit on Controlled Substances
ACI's 2nd Annual Summit on Controlled Substances - Regulation, Litigation, and Enforcement will be held on February 5-7, 2019 at the Kimpton Palomar Hotel in Washington, DC. - November 12, 2018 - American Conference Institute
Darren Aronow Selected for Esteemed Lawyers of America
A distinguished New York attorney has been chosen for admission to the Esteemed Lawyers of America (ELOA). Darren Aronow has served his clients for almost fifteen years with skilled and effective legal representation. Aronow Law, P.C., located in Woodbury, focuses on helping clients with matters... - November 10, 2018 - Esteemed Lawyers of America
Attorney Jeff Blackwell Selected for 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers List
The Blackwell Law Firm announces that firm founder Jeff Blackwell has been selected to the 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers list. This honor is limited to only five percent of the lawyers in each state. Super Lawyers is a national rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained the highest... - November 09, 2018 - Blackwell Law Firm
FDA/Customs Law Practice Appoints New Attorney: Benjamin L. England & Associates Strengthens Resources
Thomas J. O’Donnell has joined the law firm of Benjamin L. England & Associates, LLC. With decades of experience, Tom focuses on Customs and international trade issues such as tariff classification, valuation, Customs penalties, Customs compliance, liquidated damages, free trade agreements, and more. - November 09, 2018 - FDAImports.com
Kelley Kronenberg Welcomes Mark N. Salinero and Christine G. Soto to Its Miami Office
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, announced that Mark N. Salinero and Christine G. Soto have joined the Miami office as Attorneys. Salinero assists in handling matters related to liability and casualty defense. Prior to joining Kelley Kronenberg, Salinero was an Assistant Public... - November 09, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg
Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo Ranked in 2019 "Best Law Firms" - Southern New Jersey Legal Firm Receives Recognition for Ninth Consecutive Year
For the ninth consecutive year, Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo, P.C. has been ranked in the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list and regionally for Workers’ Compensation Law. Firms included in the 2019 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. - November 07, 2018 - Petro Cohen, P.C.
Farr Law Firm Receives U.S. News 2019 "Best Law Firms" Honor
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® lists Farr Law Firm in the “Best Law Firms” of 2019. The firm received a “Tier 1” ranking for trusts and estates law and real estate law. - November 07, 2018 - Farr Law Firm
Woods & Aitken LLP Ranked in 2019 U.S. News-Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” List
Woods & Aitken LLP is delighted to announce that it was awarded 20 rankings in 15 practice areas in the 2019 edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” This includes a National Tier 3 ranking for Construction Law and 14 additional Metropolitan Tier 1 rankings. The... - November 07, 2018 - Woods Aitken LLP
DriveStrike Joins National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Community
The DriveStrike team joined the NCCoE community to help define and drive security best practice standardization. DriveStrike is committed to delivering the best device and data security solutions possible at reasonable prices while providing exceptional customer service and reliability. DriveStrike delivers the industry best remote wipe, lock, and locate for Windows, Apple, Android, and Linux devices. - November 06, 2018 - Spearstone Management, LLC
Halling and Cayo Debuts Fresh Look and New Logo Treatment
Halling and Cayo is excited to unveil a new brand that will help move the company forward for many years to come. The brand is a result of the firm’s efforts to increase its presence within the ever-growing digital landscape in addition to more tried and true marketing efforts. Sean M. - November 05, 2018 - Strategic Digital Marketing, LLC
SBBO, IBC Present Two-Day Commercial Loan Documentation Workshop
The Independent Bankers of Colorado and Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson present a two-day intermediate commercial loan documentation workshop November 7 and 8 in Denver. The workshop is tailored towards those who are involved in the management and/or functional-level responsibilities for commercial loan documentation, lending decisions, compliance, and loan review. Individuals with lending, loan closing, loan documentation, and training responsibilities will benefit from this program. - November 02, 2018 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Youngest Lawyer to be Voted as the “Best Lawyer for 2018” in Orange County
Razavi Law Group, APC (RLG) is pleased to announce that Ali Razavi, Esq., the founder and managing principal of RLG, was voted as the “Best Lawyer” for OC Weekly’s “Best of Readers’ Choice,” 2018 edition. RLG is a personal injury and employment litigation law... - November 01, 2018 - Razavi Law Group
John W. Blyth, Attorney, Nyemaster Goode, P.C. to Speak at TKG’s 2018 Banking Law Trends and Developments in the UCC: What You Need to Know Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John W. Blyth, Attorney, Nyemaster Goode, P.C will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “2018 Banking Law Trends and Developments... - October 31, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Stetson University Law Graduate Madison Allen
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Madison Allen has joined the firm’s Tort & Insurance Litigation Department. She returns to the firm after serving as a Summer Associate in 2017. Allen will focus her practice in premises... - October 31, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Chicago Workshop Focused on Marketing Blockchain Projects and Raising Investment Announced for December 11, 2018
Marketing Blockchain Projects and Raising International Investments Workshop is coming to Chicago December 11, 2018. The Chicago workshop is organized by Blockchain China Connect and Artisan Business Group. The interactive marketing workshop for the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry will... - October 30, 2018 - Blockchain China Connect
Steve Ihm, Allstate VP Assistant General Counsel Featured on The Law Department as a Business Enabler by Chuki Obiyo of Morae Global
Steve Ihm, Vice President Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at Allstate Insurance Company joins Chuki Obiyo of Morae Global to discuss practical legal and business insights on the law department’s mission to protect and enable the business. "To be a business enabler, law... - October 30, 2018 - Morae Global
Kelley Kronenberg Welcomes Don W. Allen and Michael J. Rigelsky to Its Orlando Office
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, announced that Don W. Allen has joined the firm’s Orlando office as a Partner and Michael J. Rigelsky has joined as an Attorney. Since 1998, Allen has been Board Certified by The Florida Bar as a Workers’ Compensation specialist. He... - October 28, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg
Almudena Arcelus, Principal, Analysis Group to Speak at TKG’s Antitrust Issues: Implications for Blockchain Technology Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Almudena Arcelus, Principal, Analysis Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Antitrust Issues: Implications for... - October 28, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Dr. Ai Deng, Principal at Bates White, to Speak in Live Webcast: Antitrust Issues - Implications for Blockchain Technology
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that Dr. Ai Deng, Principal, Bates White, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled, "Antitrust Issues: Implications for Blockchain Technology... - October 28, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Russell Whittle to the Workers' Compensation Defense Team
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Russell S. Whittle has joined the firm as a Shareholder in the Worker’s Compensation Department. Whittle has been representing the interests of insurers and employers in the defense of... - October 27, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
PlatinumDEX's Focus on Building Confidence and Security Will Counter Recent Condemnation Directed at Crypto Ecosystem
PlatinumDEX's delivery of a global network of secure crypto exchange with strong corporate governance and proper KYC, AML and ATF protocols will answer much of the criticism aimed at the digital assets financial market. The North Korean Hackers $500 USD million thefts and Nouriel "Doctor Doom" Roubini verbal attacks are a wake-up call to the industry. - October 26, 2018 - Platinumdex Limited
Bernstein & Associates Again Named #1 Public Relations Firm Serving Law Firms in Houston by Texas Lawyer
Bernstein & Associates has once again been named the #1 public relations firm serving law firms in Houston by Texas Lawyer. The firm has also been named to the Texas Lawyer 2018 Hall of Fame for vendors serving law firms that have been listed in the top three in their category for at least... - October 25, 2018 - Bernstein & Associates
49th Street Bail Bonds Announces Online Guide for Halloween Safety
Clearwater, Florida bail bond agency offers tips for staying out of jail this Halloween. - October 25, 2018 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators' 25th Annual Conference is Scheduled for Sat., Nov. 17, 2018, at The Imperia in Somerset. Open to All Interested Parties.
NJAPM’s 25th Annual Conference will be be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM at The Imperia, 1714 Easton Ave., Somerset, New Jersey. The conference features Gary Weiner, Chair of ABA Report of the Task Force on Research on Mediator Techniques. Professor Douglas Frenkel will also facilitate a workshop on mediation techniques. Following a networking lunch, there will also be civil and divorce mediation workshops. Visit www.njapm.org for more information. - October 25, 2018 - New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Protecting Sonoma County Neighborhood Against Alleged Illegal Cannabis Tourism
A group of Sonoma County residents has filed a lawsuit to shut down an alleged illegal pot grow and cannabis tourism operation in the Purvine Road neighborhood. The suit alleges that the grower is unlicensed and is transforming a peaceful stretch of the Petaluma Dairy Belt into an unlawful... - October 23, 2018 - No Pot On Purvine
Court Seals Documents in Stubblefield Case
Documents pertaining to the rape allegation against Former NFL Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year Dana William Stubblefield have been formally sealed and will not be available to the press or public, in order to “avoid embarrassment to the complaining witness,” court filings show. - October 22, 2018 - The Rosenfeld Law Firm
Attorney Ebb H. Williams, III, Was Selected for Inclusion in the Forthcoming Top 100 Registry, Top 100 Lawyers, 2017-2018 Edition
Attorney Ebb H. Williams, Founder of Ebb H. Williams, III, PC, is being honored by the Top 100 Registry for his outstanding leadership and extraordinary dedication in the field of Law. - October 18, 2018 - Top100 Registry Inc.
Richard Akin to Discuss Student Discipline at Orlando Teacher's Conference
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Richard Akin will present a discussion on Student Discipline on October 18, 2018, for the Florida Association of Social Studies Supervisors. He will share legal issues concerning constitutional... - October 18, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Henderson Franklin and Kena Yoke Consulting Present Play Your Game: Creating and Running a Championship Business
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., along with Kena Yoke Consulting, will host the seminar: Play Your Game: Creating and Running a Championship Business, on October 31, 2018, at the Hilton Naples. Conference Co-Chairs Suzanne Boy and Kena Yoke, along with a team of presenters, will walk... - October 18, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Timothy J. Lowry, Partner, DLA Piper to Speak at TKG’s Legalized Sports Betting in a Post-PASPA World - What You Need to Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Timothy J. Lowry, Partner, DLA Piper will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Legalized Sports Betting in a Post-PASPA World - What... - October 17, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
William "Pat" Huttenbach, Attorney, Hirsch & Westheimer, P.C to Speak at TKG’s 2018 Banking Law Trends and Developments in the UCC: What You Need to Know Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that William "Pat" Huttenbach, Attorney, Hirsch & Westheimer, P.C will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “2018 Banking... - October 16, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Guy Whitesman Named Fort Myers 2019 Tax Law Lawyer of the Year
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers in America® has named Guy Whitesman the “2019 Tax Law Lawyer of the Year in Fort Myers.” Only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community is being honored as the “Lawyer of the Year. - October 14, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson Attorneys Honored as Barrister’s Best 2018
Steve Shapiro and Christian Otteson, Partners at Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson, have been honored as "People's Choice" as Best Insurance Lawyer for Plaintiffs and Best Banking Lawyer, respectively, in Law Week Colorado's annual Barrister's Best survey. The survey identifies Colorado's most prominent, highest performing and well established lawyers in each practice area. - October 13, 2018 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Quintessa Marketing Has Expanded
Quintessa Marketing is reshaping the legal lead generation industry with their innovative ideas and dedication to the people that have been injured in an accident. - October 11, 2018 - Quintessa Marketing
Lisa McGarrity, Morningstar Associate General Counsel Featured on The Law Department as a Business Enabler by Chuki Obiyo
Lisa McGarrity, Morningstar, Inc. Associate General Counsel and Global Head of Employee Relations, joined Chuki Obiyo of Morae Global to discuss practical legal and business insights on the law department’s mission to protect and enable the business. - October 11, 2018 - Morae Global
Aline E. Pryor, Attorney at Law Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Aline E. Pryor, Attorney at Law of Kansas City, Kansas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 31 years in the field of law. About Aline E. Pryor, Attorney at Law Aline... - October 11, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Christina McKinnon Selected as Chair of the Seventeenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
Attorney Christina A. McKinnon, owner of McKINNON LEGAL, was selected as Chair of the Seventeenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC). McKinnon has been a member of the Seventeenth Circuit JNC since 2017. JNCs are a nonpartisan nine-member commission of lawyers and non-lawyers who locate,... - October 10, 2018 - McKINNON LEGAL
Psychic Medium Troy Griffin and the North American Psychic Investigation Investigates the 2014 Cold Case Murder of Antonia Marie Yager
Yager, the widow of a retired Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, stepped into the Wilshire Country Club dressed in a pink suit with black trim. Yager, 86, a retired nurse and philanthropist, was celebrating some good news after a recent health scare. She laughed with friends. That night, Dec. 21, 2014 was the last time friends saw her alive. - October 05, 2018 - TLGriffin LLC dba Psychic Medium Troy
Rawls Law Group Welcomes Attorney Whit Long to Richmond Office
Rawls Law Group is pleased to announce that Harrison W. “Whit” Long has joined the firm at their headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. Whit earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamden-Sydney College in 2012 and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2017. - October 03, 2018 - Rawls Law Group
Eldon Riggs Hugie, Esq. Commemorated as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Eldon Riggs Hugie, Esq. of Bakersfield, California and Logan, Utah, has been commemorated as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 40 years in the fields of law, taxes and business. About Eldon... - October 02, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
49th Street Bail Bonds Hires Newest Intern
Clearwater, Florida Bail Bonds Agency Welcomes Newest Intern. - October 01, 2018 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
Kelley Kronenberg Partner Janice Matson Rickert Recognized in Best Lawyers® 2019 as Workers Compensation “Lawyer of the Year” in Tampa
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, is proud to announce that Partner Janice Matson Rickert was recently selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2019. She also was named the Best Lawyers® 2019 Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers... - September 30, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg
Austin Turner Appointed to Florida Bar Environmental and Land Use Committee
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Austin Turner was appointed serve on The Florida Bar Environmental and Land Use Law Section (“ELULS”) Committee. The ELULS Committee studies proposed legislation affecting the use of... - September 29, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Kate Vetrano, Vetrano|Vetrano & Feinman Family Law Attorney, is Named to “2019 Best Lawyers in America©” for Family Law and Family Law Mediation
Kathleen Vetrano, a family law attorney with Vetrano|Vetrano & Feinman LLC has earned a sought-after spot on the Best Lawyers® 2019 list of The Best Lawyers in America©. Ms. Vetrano has earned a place on this prestigious list since 2008 in the areas of Family Law and Family Law... - September 29, 2018 - Vetrano & Vetrano
Ask-a-Lawyer – Free Public Events
The Orange County Bar Association will be co-hosting two Ask-A-Lawyer events in October 2018. Both events are free and open to the public: October 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center, 1723 Bruton Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32805 and October 16, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Center, 946 North Mills Avenue, Orlando FL 32803. - September 28, 2018 - Orange County Bar Association