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Kelley Kronenberg Promotes Three South Florida Attorneys to Partners
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, announced that Lydia Harley, Casey B. Mullin and Alberto Polimeni have been elevated from Attorneys to Partners in several of the firm’s South Florida offices. Lydia Harley, who is based in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office, manages the... - June 14, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg
Salesforce.com Selects Sumati as the Only 100% Contract Management Focused Salesforce Consulting Partner
Sumati provides Contract Analysis, Review & Migration and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Technology Managed Services. - June 13, 2018 - Sumati Group
R. Evan Inglis, Senior Actuary, Nuveen Investments Inc. to Speak at TKG’s Practical Tips and Strategies in Avoiding Pitfalls in Pension Plan De-Risking Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that R. Evan Inglis, FSA, CFA, Senior Actuary, Nuveen Investments Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Practical Tips and... - June 13, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Laura Audra Moffett is Named Professional of the Year by the International Association of Who’s Who
Laura Audra Moffett, of Orlando, Florida is recognized by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who for exemplary achievements in the field of Law. - June 13, 2018 - International Association of Who's Who
The International Association of Who’s Who Named Deborah Mackoy as Professional of the Year
Deborah Mackoy, of Frisco, Texas is recognized by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who for exemplary achievements in the field of Law. - June 13, 2018 - International Association of Who's Who
Sarah N. Lowe, Member, Frost Brown Todd LLC to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Practical Tips and Strategies in Avoiding Pitfalls in Pension Plan De-Risking Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Sarah N. Lowe, Member, Frost Brown Todd LLC will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Practical Tips and Strategies in Avoiding... - June 13, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Joel D. Rosen and Eric B. Smith Appointed to the Montgomery Bar Foundation Board of Trustees
High Swartz partners, Joel D. Rosen and Eric B. Smith have been appointed Board of the Trustees for the Montgomery Bar Foundation. Mr. Rosen has been reappointed for a 3 year term, while Mr. Smith, as outgoing President of the Montgomery Bar Association, is appointed for a one year term. - June 13, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Kelley Kronenberg Expands Administrative Team with Addition of Jorge Cosio as Chief Strategy Officer
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, announced that Jorge Cosio has joined the firm as its Chief Strategy Officer. In this newly created role, Cosio will work closely with firm leaders to continue to foster the firm’s growth and evolution by helping to develop the administrative... - June 13, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg
Law Office of William G. Goode Opens Melville, NY Office
The Law Office of William G. Goode has opened up an additional office in Melville, NY to better serve its clients. - June 11, 2018 - The Law Office of William G. Goode
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Naples Estate Planning Attorney Marcie Charles
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Marcie Charles has joined the firm’s Estate Planning and Trust Administration department. She will be based out of Henderson Franklin’s Naples office. With a Master's Degree in Taxation, Charles utilizes her... - June 09, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Mark Wincek, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP to Speak at TKG's Practical Tips and Strategies in Avoiding Pitfalls in Pension Plan De-Risking Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mr. Mark Wincek, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Practical Tips and... - June 09, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Paul J. Napoli Convinces Second Circuit to Reinstate Jimmy Nolan’s Law
After the New York Court of Appeals answered two burning questions, a federal appeals court reinstated Jimmy Nolan’s Law. The move opens up the possibility for an entire group of 9/11 injury victims to obtain relief in court. “We worked hard to get Jimmy Nolan’s law passed. So,... - June 08, 2018 - Napoli Shkolnik PLLC
American Law Society Recognizes Charles Edward Stuckey
The American Law Society is proud to announce Charles Edward Stuckey has been accepted as a new member among America's Top Lawyers by the American Law Society Board. The American Law Society is an invitation-only platform comprised of verified lawyers that demonstrate a professional history of... - June 07, 2018 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Whitney Hodges
The American Law Society is proud to announce Whitney Hodges has been accepted as a new member. Ms. Hodges is an associate at the firm Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP. She is located at the San Diego, California. American Law Society is an invitation-only platform comprised of verified... - June 07, 2018 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Kristen A. Holstrom
The American Law Society is proud to announce Kristen A. Holstrom has been accepted as a new member among America's Top Lawyers by the American Law Society Board. The American Law Society is an invitation-only platform comprised of verified lawyers that demonstrate a professional history of... - June 07, 2018 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Vincent F. Gerbino
The American Law Society is proud to announce Vincent F. Gerbino has been accepted as a new member among America's Top Lawyers by the American Law Society Board. The American Law Society is an invitation-only platform comprised of verified lawyers that demonstrate a professional history of... - June 07, 2018 - American Law Society
Fort Myers Litigation Attorney Carlos Kelly Continues Service on The Florida Bar Eminent Domain Committee
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that the incoming Florida Bar President, Michelle Suskauer, has appointed Carlos Kelly to continue serving on The Florida Bar's Eminent Domain Committee. Kelly is a passionate advocate for his clients and helps... - June 07, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
American Law Society Recognizes Steven J. Eichberg
The American Law Society is proud to announce its latest member, Steven J. Eichberg, the Founder of the Law Offices of Steven J. Eichberg. Mr. Eichberg has earned recognition and the distinction to be among "America's Top Lawyers" by the American Law Society Board. The American Law... - June 05, 2018 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Laura E. Sanchez-Rivét
The American Law Society is proud to announce Laura E. Sanchez-Rivét has been accepted as a new member. Mrs. Sanchez-Rivét is a Partner at Cuddy & McCarthy, LLP. The firm is located in New Mexico and they offer a broad range of services to their clients. Laura’s reputation... - June 05, 2018 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Damon C. Richards
The American Law Society is delighted to announce the latest member Damon C Richards, Partner - Attorney at Fargason Booth St. Clair Richards & Wilkins LLP. The American Law Society is an invitation-only platform comprised of verified lawyers that demonstrate a history of professional excellence, civic involvement and, possess the ethical qualities and standards of an esteemed lawyer. - June 05, 2018 - American Law Society
Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo Celebrates 20th Anniversary - Southern NJ Workers’ Compensation/Personal Injury Law Firm Commemorates 20 Years; Announces Newest Attorney
The law firm of Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo recently celebrated 20 years of serving workers’ compensation, personal injury, and Social Security disability clients throughout southern New Jersey. In addition, the firm’s four partners, Frank A. Petro, Barry D. Cohen, Susan Petro, and... - June 05, 2018 - Petro Cohen, P.C.
NK Patent Law Opens New Office in Charlotte
Third North Carolina Location for Intellectual Property Firm Helping Clients Protect Intellectual Property Assets - June 01, 2018 - NK Patent Law
Thomas D. Rees Speaks on Navigating Student Discipline in 2018
High Swartz partner Thomas D. Rees recently presented a Continuing Education talk for Bryn Mawr Trust titled “Navigating Student Discipline in 2018.” - June 01, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Melissa M. Boyd Honored with PBA Special Achievement Award
Pennsylvania Bar Association recognizes High Swartz family law attorney’s dedication and commitment. - June 01, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
SILLAC - RegVine to Boost Chemical Management Compliance
Partnership to benefit Latin American and Caribbean Industry: Specialists in International Law on Latin America and the Caribbean, S.C. - SILLAC announced the immediate availability of SILLAC Safety Data Sheet Management Plan, which includes SDS Authoring, Management, Distribution, Hazard Communication, and Chemicals Regulatory Consulting. - May 28, 2018 - Specialists in International Law on Latin America and the Caribbean, S.C. - SILLAC
3 High Swartz Family Law Attorneys Coordinate/Present at the PBI Family Law Institute
Mary Cushing Doherty planned the course and Melissa M. Boyd and Elizabeth Early were presenters. - May 27, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Douglas M. Wayne Speaks at the Bucks County Bar Association Marathon CLE Day
High Swartz attorney, Douglas M. Wayne spoke at the Bucks County Bar Association Marathon CLE Day on Workers’ Compensation Case Law and Legislative Update. Mr. Wayne presented with Angie Lorenz of Griesling Law. Mr. Wayne’s practice includes workers’ compensation defense,... - May 27, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Naples Attorney Jennifer Siegal-Miller Expands Role to Help Southwest Florida Children
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Jennifer Siegal-Miller has joined the Board of Directors for two Southwest Florida non-profit organizations focused on helping children: Books for Collier Kids and the Guardian ad Litem Foundation for the 20th... - May 26, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Kelley Kronenberg Partner Jason M. Vanslette Receives AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
Jason M. Vanslette, Partner with Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, has been rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell®, which indicates a demonstration of the highest professional and ethical standards and is the highest rating a lawyer can receive. Based in the firm’s... - May 26, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg
Badger Applauds Hawaii’s Ban of Reef Harming Sunscreens
Maker of people and planet-friendly mineral sunscreens and other organic personal care products joins eleven safe sunscreen brands in supporting the ban and raising public awareness. - May 25, 2018 - W.S. Badger Company
ICERTIAS Introduces New EU Educational and Promotional Project: GDPR Stars
With the new EU privacy protection legislation coming into effect, the renowned international organization ICERTIAS presented today an entirely new educational and promotional program and seal - “GDPR Stars.” - May 25, 2018 - ICERTIAS
10 High Swartz Attorneys Named Among PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
High Swartz LLP, a full-service law firm with offices in Norristown and Doylestown, Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce that 10 of its attorneys have been named among Pennsylvania’s 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. The High Swartz attorneys named Super Lawyers, and the practice areas... - May 25, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Harvey Law Group Leads the Way in Advising Filipino and Expatriate Families on Overseas Education
Many Asian parents have an interest in educating their children overseas, as do many of the long-term expatriates who reside in the Philippines. One of HLG’s key areas of expertise is advising on immigration investment programs in order to assist with the high expense of an overseas education. - May 25, 2018 - Harvey Law Group
Henderson Franklin Welcomes J. Dudley Goodlette
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that J. Dudley Goodlette has joined the firm’s Naples office. The long-time Collier County resident devotes tremendous support to the community. Goodlette serves on the Board of Directors for the Winged Foot Scholarship... - May 24, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Caroline Devlin, Partner, Arthur Cox to Speak at TKG’s Aviation Finance and the International Tax Reform on BEPS: What You Need to Know and Do Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Caroline Devlin, Partner, Arthur Cox will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Aviation Finance and the International Tax Reform... - May 24, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson Welcomes Partner Kevin Schutte
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson announced that Kevin T. Schutte has joined the law firm's Dallas office as a partner. Schutte’s practice focuses on general commercial and business litigation and he has particular experience representing banks and other financial institutions in a variety of matters. - May 23, 2018 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
aois21 media Partners with Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts
Alliance of local lawyers supports DC-area artists with classes and pro bono work. - May 20, 2018 - aois21 media
FDA Report on Medical Device Servicing Rightly Recognizes Need for Adoption of Quality Management Principles
Imaging manufacturers stress that congressional action still needed to protect patient safety - May 16, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
MessageSolution Presents Community Banks and Financial Organizations with Compliance Management Archiving and eDiscovery Solutions at FIS Global InfoShare 2018
For the past seven years, the Fidelity Information Service (FIS) Global has hosted MessageSolution’s award-winning advanced information archiving and electronic discovery platform for its global clients. Through this partnership, FIS Global delivers compliance archiving, eDiscovery and storage management for its financial and banking customers to achieve compliance mandates and legal discovery implementations. - May 15, 2018 - MazeArt Fondation
Bauer Hockey Obtains Favorable Head Protection Technology Judgement by the Federal Court of Canada
Bauer Hockey (the company), the world’s leading hockey equipment manufacturer, announced today that the Federal Court of Canada ruled favorably in a head protection technology and patent case brought against the company by MIPS, AB, a Swedish company. The court determined, contrary to... - May 15, 2018 - Bauer Hockey
Life Preservers Project Fundraiser to Benefit Survivors of Human Trafficking
9th Annual Summer Art Auction and Benefit raises awareness and funds to help combat human trafficking and the exploitation of women and girls. - May 15, 2018 - Life Preservers Project
Chinese Pharma Growth Stabilizes Amid Deepening Healthcare and Drug Regulatory Reform
WiCON International Group LLC, the publisher of well-known WiCON | Pharma China (www.pharmachinaonline.com), announced that it will officially publish its China Pharmaceutical Guide 2018 (13th Edition) in August 2018. According to the publication, quoting latest data from SMEI, the size of... - May 10, 2018 - WiCON International Group LLC
Everbrite, LLC Disclaims Affiliation with “Ever Brite” Solar Light Linked to Series of House Fires
Several recent reports have tied a series of residential fires to an outdoor solar light product marketed as “Ever Brite.” In the wake of these reports and ongoing confusion among consumers, Everbrite, LLC, a Greenfield-based manufacturer of various illuminated products, announced today... - May 09, 2018 - Everbrite LLC
Association of Legal Administrators’ Annual Conference Draws Nearly 1,000 Attendees to National Harbor’s Gaylord Convention Center
The Association of Legal Administrators’ (ALA) 2018 Annual Conference & Expo in National Harbor, Maryland hosted nearly 1,000 attendees, more than 160 business partners, and speakers and legal industry experts covering every aspect of the business of law. - May 09, 2018 - Association of Legal Administrators
Keith Dunn Promoted to Product Manager for the Iridium BI Product Line
Iridium Technology, a leading global provider of BI solutions for law firms, is pleased to announce the promotion of Keith Dunn to Product Manager for the entire Iridium BI product line. Keith joined Iridium Technology at the start of 2018 as a Senior BI Consultant/Developer, bringing with him... - May 08, 2018 - Iridium Technology
Rivkin Radler Recognized in Chambers USA 2018
The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has once again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its New York rankings. The firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group has moved from Band 4 to Band 3 in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category and its Health Services Practice Group ranked in the... - May 07, 2018 - Rivkin Radler LLP
Association of Legal Administrators Announces 2018-19 Board of Directors
At its Annual Conference & Expo in National Harbor, Maryland this week, the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) inducted its Board of Directors for 2018-19. Leading the Association and serving as President for 2018-19 is April Campbell, JD, Director of Administration for McCullough Hill... - May 05, 2018 - Association of Legal Administrators
Association of Legal Administrators Using Innovation to Elevate the Legal Industry
The Association of Legal Administrators’ (ALA) 2018 Annual Conference & Expo is taking place in National Harbor, Maryland, from Thursday, May 3, to Sunday, May 6. This year’s event delivers some big firsts for the Association and also brings back several popular offerings from the... - May 04, 2018 - Association of Legal Administrators
William F. Kerr Appointed to the Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors
High Swartz partner, William F. Kerr, Jr. has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties, Inc. - May 03, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Kevin T. Abikoff, Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP to Speak at TKG’s FCPA’s New Corporate Enforcement Policy: Implications to the Year Ahead Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kevin T. Abikoff, Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “FCPA’s New Corporate... - May 02, 2018 - The Knowledge Group