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Rush Accepted Into ACTEC Educational Program
Farr Law Firm is proud to announce that attorney Fletcher H. Rush has been accepted into the 2016-17 ACTEC class for the Florida Fellows Institute. - August 20, 2016 - Farr Law Firm
12 Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorneys Named Among 2017 "Best Lawyers in America"
Partner Ralph J. Teti honored as Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" for Labor Law – Union in Philadelphia - August 20, 2016 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Attorney David A. Burt Joins Marketplace Title
Dedicated legal professional enhances clients’ peace of mind. - August 19, 2016 - Marketplace Title
Bucks County Family Lawyer Jeffrey M. Williams Named a "Best Lawyer in America" for 10th Straight Year
Williams Family Law founder again named among top family lawyers in United States. - August 19, 2016 - Williams Family Law, P.C.
Emerich and Hackett Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017
Guy S. Emerich and Jack O. Hackett II have been selected to The Best Lawyers in America© list for 2017. This is Emerich’s eleventh consecutive year and Hackett’s second year to be listed. - August 18, 2016 - Farr Law Firm
Kaiser Wahab Named to 2016 Super Lawyers List
Riveles Wahab LLP partner Kaiser Wahab has been named on the 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers list as a top rated business and corporate attorney. Super Lawyers recognition is awarded to only five percent of attorneys in the New York Metro area. Attorneys must be nominated to be considered for... - August 18, 2016 - Riveles Wahab LLP
Raffaele Puppio Partner Recognized Among 2017 "Best Lawyers in America"
Michael A. Raffaele also named Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" for Family Law in Philadelphia metro area. - August 18, 2016 - Raffaele Puppio
Hon’ble Mr. Justice K. T. Sankaran Releases LexisNexis’s Book "Environmental Law in India, 4e" Authored by Dr. P Leelakrishnan
Hon’ble Mr. Justice K. T. Sankaran, Judge, High Court of Kerala and President, Board of Governors, Kerala Judicial Academy, released LexisNexis’s book ‘Environmental Law in India, 4th Edition,’ at NUALS, Kochi, on the evening of August 11, 2016, in presence of... - August 18, 2016 - LexisNexis India
Fisher Phillips’ Fredrickson Named "Lawyer of the Year," Denver Partners Listed in the Best Lawyers in America 2017
Fisher Phillips' Denver Managing Partner, Todd Fredrickson, has been named a Best Lawyers 2017 "Lawyer of the Year." Fredrickson and three Denver Partners were also listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017. - August 17, 2016 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson Partners Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2017
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson announced today that three of its partners have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017. The selected attorneys and the practice areas for which they are being recognized are: I.Thomas Bieging (Banking and Finance Law,... - August 17, 2016 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Seven Moye White Partners Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2017
Denver law firm Moye White LLP announced that seven of its partners have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2017. - August 17, 2016 - Moye White
Three Fisher Phillips Texas Attorneys Selected to The Best Lawyers in America 2017
Michael V. Abcarian, Teresa S. Valderrama and Bob Kilgore Have Been Selected for This Honor - August 17, 2016 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Stephanie Perkins, President, Perkins Law Group, P.C., to Speak at KG’s Best Strategies in Effectively Drafting Employee Privacy Policies Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Stephanie Perkins, President, Perkins Law Group, A Professional Corporation, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Best... - August 17, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Philip A. Byler Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Three Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Philip A. Byler of New York, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2014, 2015 and 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Philip A. Byler Philip A. Byler has nearly 40 years... - August 16, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
8 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers® 2017
Best Lawyers in America recognizes Rivkin Radler LLP attorneys in the Uniondale, N.Y., and Hackensack, N.J. offices and across six practice categories. - August 16, 2016 - Rivkin Radler LLP
William deForest Thompson Jr. LLC Moves to New Fort Myers Location
21-year solo practitioner opens new office closer to downtown. - August 16, 2016 - William deForest Thompson Jr. LLC
Clearwater, Florida Bail Bond Owner is Featured in National Bail Publication
Joe Von Waldner, Owner of 49th Street Bail Bonds, is a Guest Writer for AboutBail.com - August 15, 2016 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
33rd Street Bail Bonds Warns Consumers About Bail Specials
Orlando Bail Bond Office Highlights Risk of Promotional Bail Offers - August 15, 2016 - 33rd Street Bail Bonds
Kelley Kronenberg Promotes Jason M. Vanslette to Partner
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full-service business law firm, announced that Jason M. Vanslette has been elevated to a partner in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office. Mr. Vanslette focuses his practice on Mortgage Foreclosure Litigation, assisting banks and other financial service providers... - August 14, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on the Proposed DOL Disability Claim Regulations: Time to Assess The Impact on Company Policies and Practices
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: Proposed DOL Disability Claim Regulations: Time to Assess The Impact On Company Policies And Practices Live Webcast. - August 12, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi Releases LexisNexis-Universal Book "The Indian Parliament- Beyond the Seal and Signature of Democracy" Authored by Devender Singh
Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi, Hon’ble Chairman, Estimates Committee, Lok Sabha, released LexisNexis’s book "The Indian Parliament- Beyond the Seal and Signature of Democracy," at Parliament House Annexe, in New Delhi on August 8, 2016, an evening in the presence of eminent... - August 12, 2016 - LexisNexis India
Melba J. Griffith Joins Kelley Kronenberg’s West Palm Beach Office
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full-service business law firm, announced that attorney Melba J. Griffith has joined the firm’s West Palm Beach office. Ms. Griffith focuses on Property and Casualty claims, including Premises Liability, Construction Litigation, Products Liability, and General... - August 12, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
FOREVER BLUE Adventures, Lessons, and Purpose - True Stories of My Life as a Police Officer
Learn why police work is not for everyone and how it can become the ultimate life choice for others. The author has spent over four decades inside the world of police work. His memoir takes the reader on patrol, into investigations, on SWAT calls, and inside the chief’s office, all the while explaining what officers do and why. - August 11, 2016 - Forever Blue
Danielle M. Whitehouse, Shareholder, Gill Ragon Owen, P.A. to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Mobile Marketing and Other Communications Webcast
Danielle M. Whitehouse, Shareholder, Gill Ragon Owen, P.A. to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s “Mobile Marketing and Other Communications: Are Your Businesses TCPA-Compliant? Live Webcast” - August 10, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
James A. Keller, Partner, Saul Ewing LLP, to Speak at KG Proposed DOL Disability Claim Regulations: Time to Assess the Impact on Company Policies & Practices Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that James A. Keller, Partner, Saul Ewing LLP will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Proposed DOL Disability Claim Regulations: Time... - August 09, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
SurveillanceGRID Integration, Inc. Joins Shooter Detection Systems, LLC as Authorized Dealer of the Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System
SurveillanceGRID Integration, Inc., the premier provider of IP-surveillance systems in Silicon Valley, today announced that they have expanded their portfolio of state-of-the-art “Seamless Security” solutions to include leading edge security technology, called The Guardian Indoor Active... - August 05, 2016 - SurveillanceGRID Integration Inc
Kelley Kronenberg Adds Two Attorneys in Orlando
Kelley Kronenberg, a full-service business law firm, announced that attorneys David A. Fry and Kristhina H. Vargas have joined the firm’s Orlando office. Mr. Fry handles First and Third Party Insurance Defense and complex General Liability matters involving wrongful death and catastrophic... - August 05, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
CHERP™ Answers Parents’ Most Worrisome Question - What Happens to Your Kids If You Die
A new legal, self-help product hits the market today that aims to give parents peace of mind around the common worry of what would happen to their kids if something happens to them. The Children’s Emergency Response Plan, CHERP™, is an emergency response action plan designed by mother,... - August 04, 2016 - Children’s Emergency Response Plan, CHERP
Fisher Phillips Welcomes Associate Kevin Burns
Kevin J. Burns has joined Fisher Phillips as an associate in the national labor and employment law firm’s Denver office. - August 04, 2016 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Moye White Announces New Partner
Lorni Sharrow has been named a partner of the Denver law firm Moye White LLP. Sharrow is an experienced trust & estate attorney and mediator. - August 04, 2016 - Moye White
Chamberlain Hrdlicka Welcomes Trial Attorneys Veronica Saltz Turner and Wendy Lappin Barragree
Experienced civil trial attorneys head to the Philadelphia office of Chamberlain Hrdlicka. - August 04, 2016 - Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Denise Wright-Ianni, CPA, CGA to Join the uLaw Certified Partner Program
uLaw adds to its growing team of Consultant Partners, further strengthening resources for it’s Canadian, cloud based, integrated legal practice management, general accounting and trust accounting, system. - August 04, 2016 - uLaw Practice
Francine Love, Principal Attorney, Love Law Firm, PLLC., to Speak at KG’s Best Strategies in Effectively Drafting Employee Privacy Policies Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Francine Love, Principal Attorney, Love Law Firm, PLLC. will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Best Strategies in Effectively... - August 04, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
LexisNexis® Launches Lexis® Practical Guidance in India, a First-of-Its-Kind Online Solution That Complements the Way Legal Industry Works
Lexis® Practical Guidance, an innovative online workflow-based solution, was launched in India at The Lalit, New Delhi, on July 26, 2016, in presence of distinguished dignitaries like Dr. Lalit Bhasin, President, Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) and Mr. Ashok Sharma, President, Indian Corporate Counsel Association (ICCA). - August 03, 2016 - LexisNexis India
Steven M. Tarshis, Attorney at Law Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Steven M. Tarshis, Attorney at Law of Pittstown, New Jersey has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Steven M. Tarshis, Attorney at Law Mr. - August 02, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
William Hill Signs Agreements with English and Scottish FA’s to Safeguard the Integrity of Football
William Hill are proud to announce they have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding with the Scottish FA on betting integrity. The new agreement complements the MoU the firm has signed with the English FA. The two separate MoU’s cover all professional football events and associated... - August 01, 2016 - William Hill
Associate Tiffany Johnson Selected for the DAYL 2016 Leadership Class
Klemchuk LLP, a leading intellectual property (IP), technology, and business law firm, announces the selection of Tiffany Johnson, Associate, to the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL) Leadership Class for 2016. - July 31, 2016 - Klemchuk LLP
Sara Kaplan-Khodorovsky, Attorney, The Law Offices of Barbara B. Comerford, to Speak at KG’s Proposed DOL Disability Claim Regulations Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Sara Kaplan-Khodorovsky, Attorney, The Law Offices of Barbara B. Comerford will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Proposed DOL... - July 29, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
David Shofi, Vice President, IP Strategy Solutions, CPA Global to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s The Evolving Landscape of Intellectual Property Strategies Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David Shofi, Vice President, IP Strategy Solutions, CPA Global will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The Evolving Landscape of... - July 29, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Free Online Training for Personal Injury Attorneys: The Top 3 Major Financial Drivers Required to Support Soft Tissue Spinal Injury Awards
Dr. Andre Hines Documents and Supports Personal Injury Attorneys and Their Clients Soft Tissue Spinal Injuries Using the Science of the 3 Phases of Healing, Computerized Radiographic Mensuration Analysis, and a Medical Team Approach. - July 28, 2016 - Snyrna Chiropractic Injury Clinic
Florida Accident Attorney, Jim Dodson Creates Helpful Guide on Brain Injuries
Florida accident attorney Jim Dodson is pleased to offer a new resource for victims of traumatic brain injuries and their families. “The Layman’s Guide to Brain Injuries: Yes, Concussions are Brain Injuries Too” is an informative guide which describes every aspect of a traumatic... - July 28, 2016 - Jim Dodson Law
Malfitano Partners Adds Board & Fiduciary Services Platform
Malfitano Partners, a unique legal and advisory group based in New York City, announced today that it has established a Board & Fiduciary Services platform under one of its operating units, Malfitano Advisors, LLC. - July 28, 2016 - Malfitano Partners
Proccounting Inc. to Join the uLaw Certified Partner Program
uLaw adds to its growing team of Consultant Partners, further strengthening resources for its Canadian, cloud-based, integrated legal practice management, general accounting and trust accounting, system. - July 28, 2016 - uLaw Practice
DocuPlus Establishes Ottawa Presence with Acquisition of RJM Backfile Conversion Services
DocuPlus, a leading provider of document management and litigation support solutions announces a strategic growth move with the acquisition of Ottawa based RJM Backfile Conversion Services. This acquisition will bring a unique range of technology based litigation support and document management... - July 27, 2016 - DocuPlus
Suzanne Boy to Discuss Impact of New Overtime Rule on Florida Employers on August 17
Employment Law Attorney Suzanne Boy of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. will present “Wage and Hour Compliance: What the New Rule Really Means for Florida Employers” at a breakfast meeting at Pelican Preserve Country Club in Fort Myers on Wednesday, August 17, 2016,... - July 27, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
India's Leading Legal Tech Platform Lawyersofindia.com Conducting a Seminar at NCZCC Allahabad on 30th July
Lawyersofindia.com is going to organize a seminar for the Lawyers of the Allahabad High Court to educate them about the uses of Legal Technology at the NCZCC Auditorium on Saturday, 30th July 2016. - July 27, 2016 - Lawyersofindia.com
Link Legal Search Group Completes 3rd Significant Estate Planning Placement in Past Year
Link Legal Search Group, a full service legal recruitment firm, has completed 3 significant Estate Planning placements over the past year. - July 26, 2016 - Link Legal Search Group
Anti-Money Laundering Summit to be Held at Denver Fed: Panelists Include John F. Walsh, U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado
The Independent Bankers of Colorado (IBC) and Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson (SBBO) will host second annual Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering Mile High Summit at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Denver Branch, on Thursday, August 4, 2016. In a climate where examining agencies appear... - July 23, 2016 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Ken Trujillo Joins Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Prominent litigator and former Democratic candidate for Philadelphia mayor moves law practice to Philadelphia office of Chamberlain Hrdlicka. - July 23, 2016 - Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Mark Montanaro, Managing Attorney, Montanaro Law, 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 Mark Montanaro, Managing Attorney, MontanaroLaw, P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Promotional Sweepstakes and Contests in Social Media: Keep Your Advertisement Compliant Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, 2016 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (ET). - July 23, 2016 - The Knowledge Group