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David Sims Elected to 20th Judicial Circuit's Grievance Committee
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney L. David Sims was elected to the 20th Judicial Circuit’s Grievance Committee. The Grievance Committee reviews complaints against lawyers licensed by The Florida Bar, investigates the... - March 22, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Robert Washington Death Notice
Robert Washington, 74, died on March 11, 2018, from complications arising from a sudden illness. He is survived by his wife, Mary Webb-Washington, his daughter Sarah Irene Washington, son James Lateef Washington, and daughter-in-law Maryan Ali Washington. Funeral arrangements will be managed by... - March 21, 2018 - The Law Offices of Robert Washington
TWIP Corp Files STEM-Related Provisional Patent Application for Travel-Related Behavior Algorithm with Two Women Inventors
A new provisional patent application, “Systems and Methods for Dynamically Generating a Customized Profile for a Person for Based on a Travel-Related Behavior Pattern,” by TWIP CTO Heather Wilde and CEO Lauren A. Koenig, was filed on March 16, 2018. - March 21, 2018 - TWIP Corp.
Growing Shared Workspace Provider Premier Business Centers Expands Footprint in Long Beach
Irvine, California based Premier Business Centers® is one of the largest privately owned flexible workspace operators in the U.S. with 90 shared workspace locations. Premier is excited to add Park Tower at 5150 East Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90804 to its portfolio. - March 21, 2018 - SocializeLA.com
Anne Marie Minogue, Director, Navigant Consulting to Speak at TKG’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Anne Marie Minogue, Director, Navigant Consulting will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Anti-Money Laundering Due Diligence and... - March 21, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
William F. Kerr, Jr. Presented at the Lehigh Valley Regional Housing Summit
William F. Kerr, Jr., partner at High Swartz, presented at the Regional Housing Summit on Housing Challenges and Opportunities held on February 8th. He was part of a panel discussion that focused on housing affordability and how national and state models can be applicable in the Lehigh Valley. The... - March 21, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Kelley Kronenberg Partner Jeffrey M. Wank Named Vice Chair of Legal Aid Programs in South Florida
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, announced that Partner Jeffrey M. Wank has been named Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA), Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) and Legal Aid Service of Collier County (LASCC) for the 2018... - March 21, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg
Franklin, Gringer & Cohen’s Law Clerk, Danny Carrascal Admitted to NY State Bar and Named Associate
Franklin, Gringer & Cohen, PC is pleased to announce that Danny Carrascal was admitted to the New York State Bar and subsequently named an associate of the firm. Mr. Carrascal will serve primarily in the firm’s Labor and Employment Law practice where he will apply his previous management experience in the Restaurant and Hospitality industry to provide clients in those businesses with proactive legal counsel for the complex labor and employment legal challenges they may face. - March 20, 2018 - Franklin, Gringer and Cohen PC
Daniel Nagle, Principal Global Banking, SAS Institute Inc. to Speak at TKG’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Daniel Nagle, Principal Global Banking, SAS Institute Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Anti-Money Laundering Due... - March 19, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Blitman & King Named in 2017-2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Employment Lawyers named Best Lawyers in America. - March 18, 2018 - Blitman & King
Kelley Kronenberg Welcomes Two Partners and Three Attorneys to Its Fort Lauderdale Office
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, announced that Sonia Oliveri and Samuel F. Santiago have joined the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office as Partners, and Aaron D. Neifeld, Dorie L. Ortiz and Andrea M. Ramos have joined as Attorneys. Oliveri focuses her practice on Business... - March 18, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg
Kahana & Feld Achieves Net Promoter Score ® of 92 in First Annual Client Survey
In its continual efforts to improve service to its clients, the law firm of Kahana & Feld LLP is pleased to announce that it achieved a Net Promoter Score of 92 in a recent client survey. Earlier this year, the firm distributed a survey to all clients who were represented by the firm in the... - March 17, 2018 - Kahana Feld
China Overhauls Drug, Medical Insurance and Healthcare Regulation in Latest Government Reshuffle
One of the primary aims of the reorganization of central government is to overhaul China’s future healthcare and pharmaceutical regulation substantially, said WiCON|Pharma China (www.pharmachinaonline.com), which has summarized most important government organizational changes which will take place as proposed by the reform plan. - March 16, 2018 - WiCON International Group LLC
Attorney Suzanne Boy to Share Best Employment Law Practices at Global Pet Expo in Orlando
Employment Law Attorney Suzanne Boy of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., will present two sessions at the Global Pet Expo at the Orlando Convention Center on March 21, 2018. In her first interactive presentation, “Test Your Employment Law IQ: Issue Spotting for Employers,”... - March 16, 2018 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Kelley Kronenberg Promotes Adam J. Hardman and Travis A. Harvey to Partner
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, announced that Adam J. Hardman and Travis A. Harvey have been elevated from Attorneys to Partners in the firm’s Tampa office. Hardman focuses his practice on Mortgage Banking and Lending Services, primarily involving mortgage foreclosure... - March 16, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg
L. Ernestine Fields, Attorney at Law Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
L. Ernestine Fields, Attorney at Law of Sherman Oaks, California, has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About L. Ernestine Fields, Attorney at Law Ernestine... - March 15, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Jim Chester Joins Klemchuk LLP
The litigation, intellectual property, and transaction law firm of Klemchuk LLP is pleased to announce that Jim Chester has joined the firm as a Managing Principal. Jim Chester is a 20-year attorney and will lead the firm’s business & technology transactional practice. He joins the firm... - March 15, 2018 - Klemchuk LLP
Patentcloud’s Semantic Search Upgraded with New Machine Learning, Increased Coverage
A new machine learning algorithm is enabling Patentcloud's Semantic Search to deliver even more highly relevant patent search results, while its increased coverage to include 6 leading patent offices is ensuring more comprehensive prior art searches. - March 15, 2018 - InQuartik
Justin McLean, Managing Principal, Analysis Group to Speak at TKG’s Effective Lost Profits and Damages Calculation: Your Guide in 2018 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Justin McLean, Managing Principal, Analysis Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Effective Lost Profits and Damages Calculation: Your Guide in 2018 Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 18, 2018 @ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET). - March 15, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
James L. McGovern, Founding Partner, McGovern & Greene LLP to Speak at TKG’s Effective Lost Profits and Damages Calculation: Your Guide in 2018 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that James L. McGovern, Founding Partner, McGovern & Greene LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Effective Lost Profits and Damages Calculation: Your Guide in 2018 Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 18, 2018 @ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET). - March 15, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Kelley Kronenberg Promotes Donald S. Lavigne to Partner in Miami
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, announced that Donald S. Lavigne has been elevated from Attorney to Partner in the firm’s Miami office. Lavigne focuses his practice on First Party Property defense and Third Party Casualty claims. He is also a Certified Water Damage... - March 15, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg
Australia’s Next Top Lawyer Competition Launched
National personal injury company launches new award for law students with a $5000 cash prize. - March 14, 2018 - Australian Accident Helpline
Jones Foster Expands Footprint with Addition of Elder Law Practice Group
Jones Foster is pleased to announce that it has added an Elder Law Practice Group to the Firm, hiring Senior Counsel and Board Certified Specialist in Elder Law, Genny Bernstein, to lead the practice area. - March 14, 2018 - Jones Foster
Kelley Kronenberg Named One of South Florida’s "Top Law Firms"; Seven Partners Also Named in the 2018 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 2018 edition. Principal Partners Michael J. Fichtel, Howard L. Wander, Heath S. Eskalyo and Karen M. Gilmartin, along with firm Partners Amy... - March 14, 2018 - Kelley Kronenberg
Woody Harrison is Named Professional of the Year by the International Association of Who’s Who
Patrick “Woody” Harrison of Columbus, Indiana is recognized by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who for exemplary achievements in the fields of personal injury and medical malpractice. - March 14, 2018 - International Association of Who's Who
eLuma and Former CEC President Partner to Present Webinar on Due Process
eLuma Online Therapy and Jerry Hime, a former president for the Council for Exceptional Children, will partner to present a webinar entitled, “A Special Educator's Guide to Due Process & 504 Hearings.” The webinar will address one of the most troubling topics in all of special education: compliance-related legal action. - March 13, 2018 - eLuma Online Therapy
Jones Foster Announces New Marketing Director
Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, one of West Palm Beach’s oldest law firms, has appointed Lara Hillman as its Marketing Director. This is a new position for Jones Foster and one that aligns with the executive team’s forward-thinking vision for the firm. Lara brings with her a diverse skill set having worked at both creative agencies and in-house at other prestigious law firms. - March 11, 2018 - Jones Foster
Senior Counsel Genny Bernstein Newest Addition to Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A.
Jones Foster is pleased to announce that Genny Bernstein has joined the Firm as Senior Counsel in its Elder Law and Estate Planning departments. “On behalf of all of us at Jones Foster, we are delighted to welcome Genny to the group,” says Larry B. Alexander, Chairman of the Firm. - March 10, 2018 - Jones Foster
High Swartz Welcomes New Real Estate Law Attorney
Full-service law firm High Swartz LLP is pleased to announce that Stephen M. Zaffuto has joined the firm’s real estate law practice. Zaffuto concentrates his practice on real estate law, environmental law, and business and commercial law. - March 08, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
Kathy W. Baus is Presented the Award of Distinction by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who
Kathy W. Baus of Atlanta, Georgia, recognized by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who for exemplary achievements in the field of Legal Services Administration. - March 08, 2018 - International Association of Who's Who
Stonehill Expands with New Innovation Studio in Westshore Business District
Stonehill announced today that it has signed a lease to establish an innovation studio at 1300 N. Westshore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33607. The studio will incorporate a unique collaboration space that will be used to conduct design thinking sessions. It will also provide office space for Stonehill’s... - March 07, 2018 - Stonehill
Rawls Law Group Welcomes Lawyer, David Tierney
Rawls Law Group is pleased to announce the addition of lawyer, David Tierney, to our Richmond, Virginia office. Mr. Tierney has represented veterans throughout his career. “We are absolutely delighted that David has joined us,” said President and Owner, Brewster S. Rawls. - March 07, 2018 - Rawls Law Group
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Effective Lost Profits and Damages Calculation: Your Guide in 2018
TKG announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled Effective Lost Profits and Damages Calculation: Your Guide in 2018. This event is scheduled on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 @ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET). - March 07, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Cloud Based Transcription Now Offered by MIVNET
Cloud-based video collaboration solution from MIVNET puts powerful automated transcription capabilities into the hands of attorneys, subscribers. - March 06, 2018 - Metropolitan Interactive Videoconference Network, LLC
Thomas F. Segalla, Partner, Goldberg Segalla 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 Thomas F. Segalla, Partner, Goldberg Segalla LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith... - March 06, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Ben Moskel to Host Marketing Workshop for Rochester Area Attorneys
Ben Moskel, President of Apex Next, will host an educational marketing event for attorneys and legal professionals. During this informal free workshop Ben Moskel will explain new online strategies that attorneys and law firms can use to grow their business. The strategies focus on acquiring new... - March 03, 2018 - Ben Moskel
Robert S. May, Attorney, Kilmer Voorhees & Laurick, P.C. 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 Robert S. May, Attorney, Kilmer Voorhees & Laurick, P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Insurance Coverage and Bad... - March 02, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
James H. Davidson, Shareholder, Polsinelli to Speak at TKG’s The Advertising Law Landscape: Recent Trends and Developments to Watch Out For in 2018
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that James H. Davidson, Shareholder, Polsinelli will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Advertising Law Landscape: Recent Trends... - March 02, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Kahana & Feld Attorney, Avi M. Attal Named to Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Kahana and Feld attorney, Avi M. Attal has received the AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell. - March 02, 2018 - Kahana Feld
Celesq® Announces March 2018 CLE: Ethics; Corporate, Securities, White Collar; M&A; EU Cybersecurity; Trade Secrets; Asset Protection
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for March 2018: Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine in Internal Investigations and Securities Litigation: Latest Developments for Corporate, Securities, and White Collar Attorneys (2821) Live web cast: March 6,... - March 01, 2018 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Robert D. Coro, Director, Marcum LLP to Speak at TKG’s SSAE 18 Audit Standards: Trends, Developments and Significant Updates Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert D. Coro, Director, Marcum LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “SSAE 18 Audit Standards: Trends, Developments and... - March 01, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Kelly A. O'Callaghan, Partner, CohnReznick LLP to Speak at TKG’s SSAE 18 Audit Standards: Trends, Developments and Significant Updates Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kelly A. O'Callaghan, Partner, CohnReznick LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “SSAE 18 Audit Standards: Trends,... - March 01, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Atlanta Law Firm Provide Immigration Law Services
KPPB Law, an Atlanta law firm, is providing immigration law services to people not native to the United States. - March 01, 2018 - KPPB LAW
m.e.t.a.l.® Law Group, LLP Kick Starts Their 15 Years of Service with Office Expansion and New Staff
Powerhouse Attorneys at Los Angeles Law Firm Expand Services to West Hollywood and Downtown L.A. - February 26, 2018 - metal law group llp
High Swartz Partner Mary Cushing Doherty Speaks at North Carolina Bar Association
High Swartz partner and chair of the firm’s Family Law practice, Mary Cushing Doherty, was recently a speaker at the North Carolina Bar Association Family Law Intensive CLE seminar on February 1-2 in Wrightsville Beach. Mrs. Doherty presented “Marriage & Divorce in the Golden... - February 25, 2018 - High Swartz LLP
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation: Exploring 2018 Opportunities and Challenges Live Webcast
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: “Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation: Exploring 2018 Opportunities and Challenges Live Webcast.”... - February 25, 2018 - The Knowledge Group
Iridium Technology Teams Up with Solex
Iridium Technology, a global provider of BI solutions for law firms, is proud to announce a new partnership with Solex, a consultancy and technology services company based in the Cayman Islands, to bring leading BI solutions to off-shore firms. Solex's mission is to help clients choose and master... - February 25, 2018 - Iridium Technology
Michael Aaron, Esq. Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michael Aaron, Esq. of Tucson, Arizona has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Michael Aaron, Esq. Michael Aaron has over 30 years experience in... - February 24, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Mary Jo McCurley, Esq. Honored as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mary Jo McCurley, Esq. of Dallas, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2017 and 2018, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 35 years in the field of law. About Mary Jo McCurley,... - February 24, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Melissa M. Boyd Appointed to the MCAP Board of Directors
High Swartz partner, Melissa M. Boyd has been re-appointed Board of the Directors for the Montgomery Child Advocacy Project (MCAP) for a 3 year term. The mission of the MCAP is to end and prevent child abuse and neglect in Montgomery County through legal services, advocacy and education. To learn... - February 24, 2018 - High Swartz LLP