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Intellectual Property Law Firm to Host International Trademark Association Roundtable
Date: June 22, 2016, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.; lunch will be provided; Location: One Commerce Square, 2005 Market Street, Suite 2200, Philadelphia, PA 19103 - June 05, 2016 - Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel, LLP
Kelley Kronenberg Adds Two Attorneys in Fort Lauderdale
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full-service business law firm, announced that Farheen Jahangir and George D. Lagos have joined the firm’s Real Property Litigation practice in the Fort Lauderdale office as attorneys. Ms. Jahangir and Mr. Lagos focus on mortgage foreclosure litigation and... - June 05, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
California Supreme Court Reverses Conviction of William Richards
Wrongful conviction based largely on discredited bite-mark science - June 03, 2016 - California Western School of Law
Philadelphia Employee Benefits Attorney Louise F. Pongracz to Present Webinar on Negotiating Pharmacy Benefit Manager Contracts
Date: June 21, 2016, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. - June 03, 2016 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Arizona Bankruptcy Attorney, Randy Nussbaum, Appointed Program Co-Chair of the American Bankruptcy Institute 24th Annual Southwest Bankruptcy Conference
Randy Nussbaum appointed Program Co-Chair of The American Bankruptcy Institute’s annual Southwest Bankruptcy Conference to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 8-10, 2016, at the Four Seasons Resort. - June 02, 2016 - Nussbaum Gillis and Dinner
Philadelphia Labor Lawyer Shares Collective Bargaining Strategies for Police, Fire
Willig, Williams & Davidson partner Richard G. Poulson shared contract bargaining insight for public safety employees at LRIS conference. - June 02, 2016 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Nancy Harris Selected to Deliver Workshop Presentation at Beyond Words: European Collaborative Practice Conference in Amsterdam
Nancy Harris, Tampa family lawyer and senior partner of Harris & Hunt, PA, was selected to deliver a workshop, “Oops, I Meant to Say – Why Words Matter in Collaboration” at the 5th Annual European Collaborative Practice Conference. - June 02, 2016 - Harris & Hunt, PA
Rivkin Radler's Insurance and Health Services Practices Recognized in Chambers USA
Chambers USA Directory has ranked the law firm Rivkin Radler LLP’s insurance practice among New York’s top firms in the category of “Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer.” Chambers also recognized the firm’s Health Services Practice Group as a “Notable Firm” for Healthcare in New York. - June 01, 2016 - Rivkin Radler LLP
Peter Max Celebrates America with Fourth of July Weekend Exhibition at Ocean Galleries
“Peter Max Celebrates America the Beautiful” opens Friday, July 1 to Monday, July 4 from 10 AM to 10 PM daily, with all artwork available for acquisition. Meet Peter Max 7-10 PM Sat, July 2 & 1-4 PM Sun, July 3. Max has inspired Americans for more than four decades. One of the most famous of all living artists, Max is a pop culture icon – his bold colors, uplifting images, and uncommon artistic diversity have touched almost every phase of American culture and inspired many generations. - June 01, 2016 - Ocean Galleries
AMLEGALS Starts Legal Services Specially for Saudi Arabia Companies & Law Firms in India
AMLEGALS, a Full Service Law Firm in India, (Gujarat) has set up a special team to start rendering legal services, related to India, for Saudi Arabia Companies & outsource legal services to Saudi Arabia Law Firms as well. - May 31, 2016 - AMLEGALS
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson Announces Real Estate Practice
Denver-based law firm Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson LLP (SBBO) has announced the formation of a new Real Estate Practice Area. The firm’s real estate attorneys will continue to assist clients in the acquisition, sale, leasing and financing of all types of real estate, as well as virtually all types of real estate litigation. - May 29, 2016 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Todd Fredrickson Ranked Among Top in Chambers USA 2016
National labor & employment law firm Fisher Phillips announced that Todd Fredrickson, Managing Partner of the firm’s Denver office, is featured in Chambers USA 2016. Forty four Fisher Phillips attorneys nationwide received the accolade. The firm’s Colorado office was ranked among the top labor and employment law firms in the state. - May 29, 2016 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Bass Graduates from Elite Trusts and Estates Program
Attorney Forrest J. Bass completed all six required educational programs needed to graduate from the Florida Fellows Institute. This exclusive program was established by ACTEC with the goal of developing future leaders in the trusts and estates profession. - May 28, 2016 - Farr Law Firm
Richard B. Andrade, Esq. Recognized as One of the Top 10 Men of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Richard B. Andrade, Esq. of Laguna Hills, California has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Men of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Richard Andrade Mr. Andrade has over 36 years... - May 27, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Ian Comisky, Partner, Blank Rome LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Extended Anti-Money Laundering Requirements for Private Equity
Ian Comisky, Partner, Blank Rome LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Extended Anti-Money Laundering Requirements for Private Equity: The Collaboration Between the SEC and FinCEN Live Webcast - May 27, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Peter Reeves, Special Counsel, Gilbert + Tobin to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Extended Anti-Money Laundering Requirements for Private Equity
Peter Reeves, Special Counsel, Gilbert + Tobin to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Extended Anti-Money Laundering Requirements for Private Equity: The Collaboration Between the SEC and FinCEN Live Webcast - May 27, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Celesq® Announces June CLE: Eliminating Bias; Substance Abuse-Competence; IP; Defend Trade Secrets Act; Litigation; Employment; Cybersecurity, Data Security, Privacy
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for June 2016: Breaking Through Bias 2016: Gender Stereotypes in the Legal Profession (2622) Moderated web cast: June 1, 2016 (12:00 noon ET) For attorneys who missed this web cast on January 19, 2016. Andrea S. Kramer,... - May 26, 2016 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Philadelphia Labor and Employment Lawyer Amy L. Rosenberger Elected President of Philadelphia Chapter of LERA
Willig, Williams & Davidson partner chosen to head local chapter of Labor and Employment Relations Association. - May 26, 2016 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
Regional Counsel Ita Neymotin Introduces Belarus to Fort Myers
Visit highlights economic ties between Eastern Europe and Southwest Florida. - May 25, 2016 - Ita Neymotin
Carlos Kelly Appointed to Tenth Term on Florida Bar Eminent Domain Committee
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Carlos A. Kelly, a stockholder in the firm’s Business Litigation practice group, has been re-appointed to The Florida Bar's Eminent Domain Committee. This will be Kelly's tenth year of service... - May 25, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross Open in Boca Raton
The law firm of Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross (GADC) is pleased to announce that it opened an office in Boca Raton March 1 at the Sanctuary Centre, 4800 N. Federal Highway, Suite 307D, in Boca Raton. Steven R. Braten is managing partner of the Boca Raton office, where he is joined by his new... - May 25, 2016 - Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest, & Cross, PLLC
Avoiding Scams Against Seniors - Learn About Current Scams Targeting Seniors and How to Protect Yourself - with Jason Novotny, Johnson County District Attorney's Office
Waddell & Reed, Estate Planning Kansas City, and ReeceNichols Leawood South are proud to announce a Seasons of Retirement event: Scams Against Seniors, 11:00am Wednesday, June 8th at 6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas. - May 24, 2016 - Estate Planning Kansas City
Dovas Law, P.C. Sponsoring Waterfront Ventures Startup Conference, Camden, NJ
Dovas Law, P.C. is sponsoring and attending the Waterfront Ventures Startup Conference on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. The event is open to startups, entrepreneurs, potential investors and interested professionals generally. The event will take place at the Waterfront Technology Center, located at 200... - May 21, 2016 - Dovas Law, P.C.
Cambs Named Partner at Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross in Naples
Long-time attorney Peter Cambs is a great addition to the Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross team. - May 21, 2016 - Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest, & Cross, PLLC
Chamberlain Hrdlicka Attorneys Named 2016 PA Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
Stewart M. Weintraub and Jennifer Weidler Karpchuk recognized among top lawyers in Pennsylvania. - May 21, 2016 - Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Moye White Recertifies as a B Corp: Denver Law Firm Rededicates Itself to Social, Environmental Standards
Denver law firm Moye White LLP has recertified as a B Corporation. Moye White was the first Denver law firm to achieve B Corp certification in 2014. B Corps use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems and meet higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. - May 21, 2016 - Moye White
33rd Street Bail Bonds Launches Online Guide on Staying Safe Over Memorial Day Weekend
Orlando, Florida Based Bail Bond Agency Offers Safety Tips for Upcoming Holiday Weekend. - May 20, 2016 - 33rd Street Bail Bonds
Raffaele Puppio Partners Named Among 2016 PA Super Lawyers
Michael A. Raffaele and Gabrielle Sereni recognized for work in family law, special education. - May 20, 2016 - Raffaele Puppio
Carole Rooney Hired as Firm Administrator
Farr Law Firm is pleased to introduce Carole Rooney as the firm’s new Legal Administrator. Rooney has worked in the legal industry for twenty years and recently moved to the area from Sacramento, California. - May 20, 2016 - Farr Law Firm
Cosima Ortiz Joins Kelley Kronenberg’s Fort Lauderdale Office
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full-service business law firm, announced that attorney Cosima Ortiz has joined the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office. Ms. Ortiz focuses her practice on First Party Property Insurance Defense Litigation, including coverage and bad faith litigation. Prior to joining... - May 20, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
Legal Ethics Institute Announces Upcoming and On Demand CLE Programs in Ethics, Elimination of Bias, Substance Abuse-Competence, for Attorneys
Legal Ethics Institute has announced the following upcoming CLE web casts and programs now available on demand: Breaking Through Bias 2016: Gender Stereotypes in the Legal Profession (2622) Moderated web cast: June 1, 2016 (12:00 noon ET) For attorneys who missed this web cast on January 19, 2016. - May 19, 2016 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Williams Family Law Attorneys Named 2016 PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Bucks County divorce lawyers listed among Pennsylvania’s elite attorneys. - May 19, 2016 - Williams Family Law, P.C.
12 Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorneys Named 2016 PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Philadelphia labor, employment and workers’ compensation lawyers listed among Pennsylvania’s top attorneys. - May 19, 2016 - Willig, Williams & Davidson
The Cromeens Law Firm Announces Phillips as Newest Legal Addition
The Cromeens Law Firm, PLLC, welcomes Cameron Phillips as the newest lawyer to join their team of legal professionals. Phillips was sworn in as a member of the State Bar of Texas on Monday, May 9, 2016, at the Panola County Courthouse by Carthage Judge Bobby Phillips. A graduate from the... - May 19, 2016 - The Cromeens Law Firm, PLLC
Stoel Rives Managing Partner James E. Torgerson Receives Jay Rabinowitz Public Service Award
Alaska Bar Foundation honors Jim Torgerson with award for commitment to public service. - May 18, 2016 - Stoel Rives LLP
Fort Myers Tax Expert Erin Houck-Toll Appointed to Florida Bar Certification Committee
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Erin Houck-Toll, a stockholder in the Business & Tax Division, has been appointed by the Florida Bar to serve a three-year term on its Tax Certification Committee beginning on July 1. This Committee oversees the process... - May 18, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Brian Hines Joins Kelley Kronenberg as Director of Finance
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full-service business law firm, announced that Brian Hines has joined the firm as Director of Finance. With more than twenty years of experience in a senior finance role, Mr. Hines is responsible for the accounting and management functions of the firm, including its... - May 17, 2016 - Kelley Kronenberg
Furniture Chamber of Commerce is Investigating Wall Street Mattress Firms for Unethical & Fraudulent Business Practices
Independent Mom & Pop Mattress & Furniture stores are becoming a dinosaur in America, as Wall Street Mattress Firms are outspending and out maneuvering small business owners, utilizing unethical & fraudulent business practices. The Furniture Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to rallying the Independents to expose corporate greed and fight for survival and prominence. - May 13, 2016 - Furniture Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Legal Support Completes Acquisition of Gregory Court Reporting Service, Inc.
U.S. Legal Support Inc., a preeminent provider of a suite of litigation support services including: court reporting, record retrieval, eDiscovery and trial services completes the acquisition of Gregory Court Reporting Service, Inc., a court reporting agency based in Southwest Florida. Gregory... - May 13, 2016 - U.S. Legal Support
Delco Times Names Michael V. Puppio Among Delaware County’s "Best Lawyers"
Raffaele Puppio partner honored in practice area of public finance law. - May 13, 2016 - Raffaele Puppio
Marc Cormier Named Top Real Estate Agent
Marc Cormier joins the ranks of the region’s foremost real estate agents in a new magazine listing. - May 12, 2016 - Tania Ivey Real Estate Group part of BHHS
The American College of Trial Lawyers Selects Justice Rebecca Love Kourlis to Receive Samuel E. Gates Litigation Award
The American College of Trial Lawyers (The College) approved the recommendation of the Samuel E. Gates Litigation Award Committee to present Justice Rebecca Love Kourlis, Executive Director of the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) and former Justice of the Colorado... - May 12, 2016 - American College of Trial Lawyers
Proposed Game Changer in Legal Operations Management
A common language for legal support operations across the industry. The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) is seeking legal management industry feedback on a proposed set of codes intended to standardize how processes within legal support operations are organized, identified and defined. ALA’s proposed Uniform Process Based Management System (UPBMS) is designed to improve understanding of the increasingly varied operational processes that are required to support legal operations. - May 11, 2016 - Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
Rowlett Attorney Sworn in Before the Supreme Court
Victoria G. Warner has been a registered nurse since 1977 and is a collaboratively trained attorney who has practiced law for more than twenty years. - May 11, 2016 - Rowlett Family Law
Tax Defense Network® Offers Support to Charity Golf Tournament
Tax Defense Network® donated to the annual Mile High Golf Tournament on Friday, April 29th. The charitable event was held at the World Golf Village, with proceeds going to support the Nepalese school, Shree Shanka Devi. This education hub for local villagers has been struggling since spring,... - May 11, 2016 - Tax Defense Network (R)
49th Street Bail Bonds Gives Away Tampa Bay Rays Tickets
The Clearwater Bail Bondsman on 49th Street Hosts Season Ticket Giveaway - May 09, 2016 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
Leading Barrister Launches Criminal Appeal Website
Leading London Barrister Launches a new Website dedicated to helping people deal with Criminal Appeals. - May 05, 2016 - George Hepburne Scott
Lehnert Elected Treasurer of Southwest Florida Real Estate Council
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Michael Lehnert has been appointed Treasurer of the Southwest Florida Real Estate Council. The Council is comprised of local real estate attorneys who aim to foster collaboration among Southwest... - May 04, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Geo Global Disposes of U.S. Subsidiary and Implements Management Changes
Geo Global Group Ltd. (“Geo Global”), a Marshall Islands Company formerly listed on the ISDX Market in London and RB Consultancy Ltd. (“RBC”) have entered into an agreement and Geo Global Group Ltd. shuffles management and names new CEO. Former CEO becomes Chairman. - May 03, 2016 - Geo Global Group Ltd
Genesis Technologies Becomes an iManage Case Management Software Partner
Genesis adds iManage Work and iManage Share to Its Document Management Software Lineup, Specifically for the Legal Industry. - May 03, 2016 - Genesis Technologies