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49th Street Bail Bonds Launches Online Guide for July 4th Safety
Clearwater, Florida Bail Bond Agency Offers Tips for Staying Safe and Out of Jail this Independence Day - July 03, 2017 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
RI Law Firm Celebrates Independence Day by Re-Opening Their Office in Middletown, RI
d'Oliveira & Associates is re-opening their Middletown, RI office July , 2017 after renovations to the building. - July 01, 2017 - d'Oliveira & Associates
Private Investigator in Greensboro | Victory Investigations Now Offering Digital Forensics to Clients
Digital evidence, particularly deleted data from cell phones and computers can enhance a client's case and tilt the scale of justice in their favor. Victory Investigators are Certified Digital Forensic Examiners & have the best equipment in the industry. - July 01, 2017 - Private Investigator in Greensboro | Victory Investigations
USLegalForms.com Highlights 5 Tips for Being Legally Prepared for Summer Travel Season
Organizing legal affairs before leaving home can help provide peace of mind if there is an emergency while on vacation. - June 30, 2017 - USLegal, Inc.
LaBovick LaBovick & Diaz Attorney Wins Prestigious Awards Head of Maritime Law Division Recognized by Legal Community
LaBovick LaBovick & Diaz is pleased to announce that attorney Peter Hunt, Esq., has won the prestigious Young Lawyers’ Section Chairman’s Award from the Florida Justice Association. Hunt, who heads LaBovick’s Maritime Law division, is recognized for his outstanding work and... - June 30, 2017 - LaBovick, LaBovick & Diaz
Altoma Real Estate Advisors LLC Announces Closing Over $70,000,000 in 8 Months
Altoma, a CRE debt and equity placement shop based in California, closed $72,479,500 in debt financing spanning 14 transactions from early October 2016 to early June 2017. The placements included acquisitions and refinances for repeat and new clients alike, further bolstering a track record for executing as promised and exceeding expectations. - June 30, 2017 - Altoma Real Estate Advisors, Inc.
American Law Society Recognizes Carly Siegel
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Carly Siegel has been accepted as a new member. - June 30, 2017 - American Law Society
Fisher Phillips Named Dallas Business Journal's 2017 Best Places to Work in North Texas
The Dallas office of Fisher Phillips, a leading labor and employment law firm in the United States, has been named to the Dallas Business Journal’s 2017 Best Places to Work in North Texas list. The Best Place to Work Program has showcased exceptional North Texas organizations for the last 15... - June 30, 2017 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Fisher Phillips to Host Workshop to Address Substance Abuse and Mental Conditions in the Workplace; Over 25% of U.S. Employees Are in Need of Mental Health Services
Over 25% of U.S. Employees Are in Need of Mental Health Services. Fisher Phillips will host a a Lunch and Learn series on July 13/August 24 at Maggiano’s at NorthPark to help guide employers on how to approach substance abuse and mental conditions in the workplace. - June 30, 2017 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Andrew S. Jick, Attorney, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld 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 Andrew S. Jick, Attorney, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “TCPA in the 2017... - June 30, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Express Homebuyers USA, LLC Files Suit Over Use of the Phrase “We Buy Houses”
Lawsuit seeks cancellation of WBH’s U.S. trademark registration for the widely-used phrase “We Buy Houses.” - June 29, 2017 - Express Homebuyers
Jarad M. Lucan, Attorney, Shipman & Goodwin LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Is the Grass Greener for NLRB Under Trump Administration? Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jarad M. Lucan, Attorney, Shipman & Goodwin LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Is the Grass Greener for NLRB Under... - June 29, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Atkinson-Baker Now Providing Electronic Exhibits for Depositions
Atkinson-Baker Court Reporters (https://www.depo.com/), a court reporting firm, is currently offering electronic exhibits for depositions. This service allows for easier handling of exhibits, particularly for web conferencing and remote deposition services. The electronic exhibit service utilizes... - June 28, 2017 - Atkinson-Baker, Inc
Nine Henderson Franklin Attorneys Honored as Florida Trend Magazine's 2017 Legal Elite
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorneys Matthew Belcastro, Michael Corso, Thomas Gunderson, Russell Schropp and Robert Shearman were named to the 2017 Florida Trend Magazine's Legal Elite.® To compile the list, Florida Trend asked actively practicing... - June 28, 2017 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
American Law Society Recognizes Andrew Cooper
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Andrew Cooper has been accepted as a new member. - June 28, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Patricia Irene James
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Patricia Irene James has been accepted as a new member with ATL distinction. The America's Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - June 28, 2017 - American Law Society
Petrina Hall McDaniel, Partner, Dentons 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 Petrina Hall McDaniel, Partner, Dentons will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “TCPA in the 2017 Landscape: Looking Ahead Live... - June 28, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Celebrity Chef Ralph Pagano Injured in Explosion at Restaurant in Bimini
Celebrity Chef Ralph Pagano, owner of numerous South Florida restaurants including Naked Taco, Naked Crab and Naked Lunch and host of the Lifetime TV network cooking show “All Mixed Up” was severely burned in an explosion at his new restaurant in Bimini, Bahamas on Thursday, June 22,... - June 27, 2017 - Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath
MDO Partners’ Richard Montes De Oca Elected to the Executive Council of the Florida Bar International Law Section
Election announced at the 67th Annual Florida Bar Convention. - June 27, 2017 - MDO Partners
North Shore Law Group, Ltd. Welcomes Madeline Wines to the Firm as a Law Clerk
Madeline Wines joins North Shore Law Group, Ltd. a boutique Chicago-land family law and criminal defense firm. - June 27, 2017 - North Shore Law Group, Ltd.
Zito LLC Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Two of Cal Ripken, Jr.’s Companies, CRJ, Inc., and Ripken Baseball Camps and Clinics LLC
Zito LLC filed suit in the District of Maryland against two of Cal Ripken, Jr.’s companies, CRJ, Inc. and Ripken Baseball Camps and Clinics LLC, case No. 1:17-cv-1733, for patent infringement of User-Specific Dispensing System. - June 26, 2017 - Zito LLC
Tracy Briles Selected for Esteemed Lawyers of America
A distinguished California advocate for justice has been selected for admission to the Esteemed Lawyers of America. California attorney Tracy Briles has been practicing law in California since 1995, and since 2000, as the founding attorney and Managing Partner of Briles Law Group, she has advocated... - June 24, 2017 - Esteemed Lawyers of America
Jeffrey L. Kaloustian Selected for Esteemed Lawyers of America
A passionate California advocate for global human rights has been chosen for admission to the Esteemed Lawyers of America. The Law Office of Jeffrey L. Kaloustian is a criminal defense and personal injury firm based in Oakland. Attorney Kaloustian brings his full legal expertise and personal... - June 23, 2017 - Esteemed Lawyers of America
Moye White Welcomes Associate Rebecca Smock
Rebecca Smock has joined the Denver law firm, Moye White, as an associate. Smock was previously an associate at DLA Piper in New York City, where she represented clients in a variety of corporate matters. - June 23, 2017 - Moye White
Roger Dodd, Partner at Spohrer Dodd, Helps Breathe New Life Into a Century Old Book
Dodd contributed to most recent edition of “The Art of Cross-Examination.” - June 23, 2017 - Spohrer & Dodd
Petro Cohen Law Firm and Kids’ Chance of New Jersey Announce 2017 Scholarship Recipient
For the fourth consecutive year, Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo has partnered with Kids’ Chance of New Jersey (KCNJ) to award a student with financial hardship a scholarship. The scholarship benefits young adults enduring financial burdens due to the loss or serious injury of a parent during a workplace accident. The 2017-18 scholarship recipient is once again Scott Kwiatek of South Amboy, NJ, currently pursuing a Bachelors of Arts degree in Business at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. - June 23, 2017 - Petro Cohen, P.C.
Mind Merchants Named as One of the 20 Most Promising Risk Management Solution Providers in 2017
Mind Merchants, a pioneer firm in the ITELS (Tech Enabled Legal Services) sector based out of India is pleased to announce that it has been named as 20 Most Promising Risk Management Solution Providers 2017 India by CIO Review Magazine. - June 23, 2017 - Mind Merchant Global Pvt Ltd
United Federation of Special Police & Security Officers Elects Charles "Chip" Strebeck President
Chip Strebeck elected President of United Federation of Special Police and Security Officers, replacing Ralph Purdy who continues as President Emeritus. - June 22, 2017 - United Federation of Special Police & Security Officers, Inc.
Defence Exports 2017: 4 Exclusive Workshops from BAE, Global Legal Services, SECURUS and the US Department of Commerce
SMi Group’s 12th annual Defence Exports Conference, taking place on the 27th & 28th of September in Rome, will showcase 4 exclusive workshops that will highlight best practice for complying with export controls and regulations led by key sector experts. Pre-conference workshops on... - June 21, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson Announces New Partner
Denver-based law firm Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson announced that Kurt Leeper has been elected partner. Leeper’s practice focuses on corporate and securities matters and mergers and acquisitions, with a particular focus on the representation of financial institutions. - June 21, 2017 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Spohrer Dodd Paralegal Named Treasurer of the Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.
Jennifer Heape will begin her term as treasurer on July 1. - June 21, 2017 - Spohrer & Dodd
Henderson Franklin Welcomes the 2017 Summer Associate Class
Four Law Students Gain "On-the-Job" Training at Henderson Franklin this Summer. - June 21, 2017 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Increase Your Odds! Biotech Patent Application Strategies
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: Increase Your Odds! Biotech Patent Application Strategies Live Webcast. This one-hour event is scheduled on July 5,... - June 20, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Tangible IP CEO Named as One of the World's Leading IP Strategists for the 6th Consecutive Year
Louis Carbonneau named to IAM Strategy 300 for the 6th consecutive year - June 17, 2017 - Tangible IP, LLC
Wayne E. Holcomb Selected for Esteemed Lawyers of America
While serving as a U.S. Navy pilot by day, Wayne E. Holcomb earned an MBA from Old Dominion University at night and then enrolled at the Regent University School of Law. Today, in recognition of his many professional achievements, distinguished Virginia attorney Wayne E. Holcomb has been selected... - June 16, 2017 - Esteemed Lawyers of America
Marcy A. Millard Selected for Esteemed Lawyers of America
One of the most passionate and accomplished advocates for the children of Georgia has been selected for admission to the Esteemed Lawyers of America. As a divorce and family law attorney in Alpharetta, Marcy A. Millard has helped children reunite with parents and escape from abusive situations. Ms. - June 16, 2017 - Esteemed Lawyers of America
American Law Society Recognizes Daryl L. Jones
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Daryl L. Jones has been accepted as a new member. - June 16, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Walter Paramore III
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Walter Paramore III has been accepted as a new member with ATL distinction. The America's Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - June 16, 2017 - American Law Society
In The Line Of Duty Introduces Exclusive Law Enforcement Training Video –“Ambush Recognition/What Every Cop Needs To Know”
In the Line of Duty – the world leader in law enforcement video and internet training – has launched their newest online video training based on “best practices” learning from law enforcement leadership entitled “Ambush Recognition/What Every Cop Needs To... - June 16, 2017 - Big Bang Marketing Consultants LLC
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson Announces Bo Anderson as Partner
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson announced the election of Bo Anderson to partner. Anderson’s practice focuses on banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, corporate governance, entity formation and private equity transactions. - June 16, 2017 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Nocserv Becomes Needles Software Partner
Nocserv Helps Law Firms Secure Their Critical Case Management Software. - June 15, 2017 - Nocserv
Glyn Truscott, Partner, Elkington + Fife LLP, to Speak at TKG’s Increase Your Odds! Biotech Patent Application Strategies Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Glyn Truscott, Partner, Elkington + Fife LLP will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Increase Your Odds! Biotech Patent... - June 15, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Nick Anthony Ortiz, Owner, The Ortiz Law Firm, to Speak at TKG’s New ERISA Disability Claim Procedures: For Your Strict Compliance Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Nick Anthony Ortiz, Owner, The Ortiz Law Firm will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “New ERISA Disability Claim Procedures: For... - June 15, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
USLegalForms.com Named Best Online Legal Forms Service for 12 Years in a Row
Top Ten Reviews gives USLegal its Gold Award after head to head comparison of 10 legal websites. - June 14, 2017 - USLegal, Inc.
Eight Farr Law Firm Attorneys Recognized in 2017 Super Lawyers®
The 2017 edition of Florida Super Lawyers magazine named eight Farr Law Firm attorneys as Florida Super Lawyers or Florida Rising Stars. - June 14, 2017 - Farr Law Firm
Oberman Law Firm Becomes Headline Sponsor for the City of Loganville's Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks
Oberman Law Firm will be the title sponsor for the City of Loganville’s 4th of July Celebration. - June 14, 2017 - Oberman Law Firm
Fort Myers Attorney Luis E. Rivera Earns Board Certification as Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Luis E. Rivera successfully met all the requirements and earned national certification as a Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist from the American Board of Certification. In 2016, Rivera earned certification as a Business... - June 14, 2017 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Armadillo Business Information Celebrates 20 Years on the Web
Armadillo, the world’s first web based company information database, celebrated its 20th anniversary on June 3rd. - June 13, 2017 - Armadillo Business Information
Gregory N. Jones Selected for Esteemed Lawyers of America
In recognition of his forty years of service to his clients and community, Houston business and personal injury attorney Gregory N. Jones has been selected for admission to the Esteemed Lawyers of America. Gregory N. Jones is a Texas Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and a Certified Mediator and... - June 13, 2017 - Esteemed Lawyers of America
George A. Spencer, CPA, Esq. Earns Valuation Credentials
Valuation expert, George A. Spencer, CPA, Esq has successfully completed the certification process with the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) to earn the Certified Valuation Analysts (CVA) credential. The CVA credential is granted only to qualified individuals with... - June 12, 2017 - George A. Spencer, CPA, P.A.