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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
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Welcomes David Alexander Concha as a New Member
David Alexander Concha of Charlotte, North Carolina was recently recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Law. - April 30, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
INsig2 Lawtech Europe Congress Announces Keynote Speaker Nicolas Petit and Early Bird End Date for Its 2016 Event
INsig2 LawTech Europe Congress, an annual event on digital evidence, computer forensics, analytics, and cybersecurity, is pleased to have Nicolas Petit as the opening day Keynote Speaker for its 2016 event. His expertise in AI and Competition Law make him the perfect fit for the Congress. - April 29, 2016 - INsig2 LawTech Europe Congress
Tax Controversy Attorney Philip Karter to Present at TEI Audits & Appeals Seminar
Chamberlain Hrdlicka lawyers to co-present at Tax Executives Institute 2016 Audits & Appeals Seminar. - April 29, 2016 - Chamberlain Hrdlicka
MetaProducts Revolver: New Comprehensive Internet Evidence Collection Tool
MetaProducts Systems today announces the launch of MetaProducts Revolver, a new professional software application for Internet forensic investigators. Revolver provides a time-saving solution for preserving an unlimited number of Web pages or entire Websites, including the capture of Webpages screen shots. - April 28, 2016 - MetaProducts Systems
Latin America Medical Cannabis Conference in Costa Rica on July 27-29th
The purpose of this conference is to provide education on the subject of the fast-growing Medical Cannabis Industry, and provide first-hand stories from people who have been helping patients using Medical Cannabis. In Latin American, Colombia and Uruguay have already passed Medical Cannabis legislation and Costa Rica; Chile, Peru, Mexico and Argentina have bills in the works. - April 28, 2016 - Costa Rican Medical Care
Talamantes Immigration Law Firm Unveils New Image
The Talamantes Immigration Law Firm is very proud to announce the launch of its new Website. - April 28, 2016 - Laura Talamantes
Smithers Thornton & Ume-Nwagbo, LLC Celebrates Their Fourth Anniversary
Smithers Thornton & Ume-Nwagbo celebrates their four year anniversary. They are celebrating by increasing their practice areas and adding an associate partner. - April 28, 2016 - Smithers Thornton & Ume-Nwagbo, LLC
Celesq® Announces May CLE: Elimination of Bias; Litigation; IP; Corporate, Employment; Cybersecurity, Data Security, Privacy; Estate Planning
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for May 2016: What Men and Legal Organizations Can Do to End Discriminatory Biases against Women Attorneys (2625) Live web cast: May 4, 2016 (12:00 noon ET) Alton B. Harris, Nixon Peabody LLP, identifies the subtle and generally... - April 28, 2016 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Phillip S. Ferguson
Phillip S. Ferguson, of Salt Lake City, Utah, has been honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Legacy Member for his outstanding contributions and accomplishments in Defense Litigation. - April 27, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Denver Law Firm Changes Name, Announces Name Partner: Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson Adopts New Name, Logo April 25
Denver-based law firm Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson LLP has changed its name and unveiled a new logo and website at www.sbbolaw.com. The firm was formerly Bieging Shapiro & Barber LLP. Partner Christian Otteson becomes a name partner in recognition of his work in leading and growing the firm’s Banking, Lending & Financial Institutions practice. - April 27, 2016 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
North Korea Ambassador Invited David Sugarman to the DPRK
David Sugarman invited to DPRK by Ambassadors during discussions about tensions surrounding North Korea. American Otto Warmbier and Sugarman’s connection to basketball also part of the discussion. - April 25, 2016 - SugarTime Records
Orlando, Florida Bail Bondsman Launches an Online Guide for Arrest Warrants
33rd Street Bail Bonds Offers Tips on Researching Arrest Warrants. - April 25, 2016 - 33rd Street Bail Bonds
Bucks County Education Attorney to Speak at Lehigh University Special Education Law Conference
Pennsylvania special ed lawyer Hollie B. John to discuss impacts of truancy. - April 24, 2016 - Jacobson & John
Easy Guide to Patent Your Invention Now Available for Free
Patent Services USA is now providing a free ebook as a comprehensive guide for innovators and inventors. 20th April, 2015: Patent Services USA, a national patent service provider, announced earlier on April 1st that they were introducing an eBook guide on their official website. The eBook titled... - April 23, 2016 - Patent Services USA
Defence Exports 2016: Global Updates on Export Control Procedures
SMi Reports (2016.04.20, Amsterdam, Netherlands): Export control experts will meet in Amsterdam in September to discuss recent changes to U.S and European export controls, including updates from long-standing EU members, recent members as well as non-EU national updates. - April 22, 2016 - SAE Media Group
San Diego Intellectual Property Management and Consulting Firm Established by Seasoned Patent Agent
WALLACH IP Management and Consulting announced a new business venture focused on professional patent protection services. Founder Dr. Brenda Wallach, who has nearly twenty years' experience advising cutting-edge companies, is filling a critical need for companies that must protect their intellectual property and do so at a reasonable cost. The firm specializes in the areas of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, therapeutics, renewable biofuels and medical devices. - April 21, 2016 - WALLACH IP Management and Consulting
Robert A. McFarlane, Partner, Hanson Bridgett LLP to Speak at the KC’s event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert A. McFarlane, Partner, Hanson Bridgett LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Sweeping Developments in Patent Reform... - April 21, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Fisher & Phillips Partners with United Way to Host 2016 Nonprofit Employment Law Academy on April 21, 2016 in Houston
Attorneys Will Cover Topics from Discrimination Law to Leaves of Absence - April 21, 2016 - Fisher Phillips, Texas
Thomson Among Those "25 over 50" Honored by Naples Daily News
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Donald Thomson was recognized by Naples Daily News as one of the “25 over 50” honorees recently at the Hilton Naples. The award “salutes leaders in Lee and Collier counties who... - April 21, 2016 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Tax Defense Network, LLC Received High Marks on TOP10Reviews Independent Study
Tax Defense Network® received high marks during a recent study by independent consumer review site, Top Ten Reviews. The review was conducted to evaluate Tax Defense Network’s® overall service aptitude and reliability, as part of a comparison and ranking of tax relief companies... - April 21, 2016 - Tax Defense Network (R)
Lee County Bar Association Hosts Annual Law in the Mall on April 30
23rd annual community service event provides free legal advice for everyone. - April 20, 2016 - Lee County Bar Association
Attorney Miller Admitted to Supreme Court of the United States
Attorney Roger H. Miller III is honored to be a member of the Bar of the Court and an officer for the Supreme Court of the United States. - April 20, 2016 - Farr Law Firm
Virginia Mediation Network Concludes Spring Mini-Conference with Webinar
Local attorney and Virginia Mediation Network board member, Brenda Waugh, announced today that VMN will hold the final session of spring mini-conference via webinar, on Tuesday, May 3 at 1:30 p.m Organized by board members, including, Ms. Waugh, the session will focus the impact of trauma in mediation. - April 20, 2016 - Brenda Waugh
Matthew Paul Fischer Jr. Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Matthew Paul Fischer Jr. of Mesa, Arizona has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2015 and 2016, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Matthew Paul Fischer Jr. Mr. - April 19, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
ROIG Lawyers Attorney Appointed President of Business Networking International (BNI) Collaboration
Bahreddine Hannat, attorney in the Miami office of ROIG Lawyers, has been elected as president of Business Networking International (BNI) Collaboration. As president of BNI Collaboration, Hannat will be responsible for ensuring that all leadership positions carry out their functions according to... - April 17, 2016 - Roig Lawyers
ROIG Lawyers Attorney Accepted to Boca Chamber’s Leadership Boca 2016 Program
Cassandra Zayne, attorney in the West Palm Beach office of ROIG Lawyers, has been accepted into the Boca Chamber’s Leadership Boca 2016. “I am privileged to be part of such a great organization that gives back to their community in so many ways. This new role will not only help develop... - April 17, 2016 - Roig Lawyers
R. Craig Reinhardt, Esq. Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
R. Craig Reinhardt, Esq. of Lexington, Kentucky 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 R. Craig Reinhardt, Esq. Mr. Reinhardt has over 25 years... - April 15, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Regional Counsel Ita Neymotin Presents at Capital University Law School’s Women in Leadership Panel
Attorney Ita Neymotin, the Regional Counsel of the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel of the Second District Court of Appeal of Florida, was a featured presenter at Capital University Law School’s recent Women in Leadership panel. The purpose of the discussion was to... - April 15, 2016 - Ita Neymotin
Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Offers Tips About Why Full-Time Experience Matters When It Comes to Hiring a Mesothelioma Lawyer
The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "Because mesothelioma is such a rare form of cancer, it should go without saying that if a recently diagnosed person with mesothelioma, or their family, the chances of losing out on compensation are high if they do not have representation from one of the... - April 14, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Ricky L. Sooter Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Lifetime Member
Ricky L. Sooter of Alexandria, Louisiana has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Lifetime Member for his achievements and accomplishments in the field of Law. - April 14, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
LexInnova Announces Integration of Review Project Management Tool, LexInsight PrivCheck, with Relativity
LexInnova Technologies, a leading provider of technology, e-discovery, and IP solutions, today announced the integration of its e-discovery project management application, LexInsight™ PrivCheck, with Relativity, the end-to-end e-discovery software developed by kCura. PrivCheck, which joins a... - April 14, 2016 - LexInnova Technologies
Federal Court Rules in Favor John K. Baldwin and Bridge Capital Against the Government of Laos
US Court Rules in Favor of John K. Baldwin and Bridge Capital Against the Government of Laos noting that its claims were based on little more than unsupported allegations of wrongdoing” and finding that it was “essentially motivated by bad faith.” - April 12, 2016 - Bridge Capital
New Consultant Joins SourceCon (UK) Legal Services Team
SourceCon (UK) Legal Services of London and Cornwall are pleased to announce the latest edition to their team of specialists. Douglas Watson has joined SourceCon (UK) as a Specialist Legal Consultant with immediate effect. An experienced legal researcher and recognised authority in multiple... - April 12, 2016 - SourceCon (UK) Legal Services
National Law Journal Names USClaims Best Litigation Funding Provider Fourth Year in a Row
Pre-settlement funding company ranked No. 1 once again by readers of American Lawyer Media publication. - April 10, 2016 - USClaims
The Shah Peerally Law Group Coming to the Defense of Students of the University of Northern New Jersey (UNNJ)
On April 5th 2016, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) closed down a school known as the University of Northern New Jersey (UNNJ). UNNJ was set up by the government as a sting operation to “trap” both brokers and foreign students on possible visa fraud. The operation had twenty-one brokers charged with several counts of visa fraud, harboring aliens among other charges. Today not only the brokers are affected but thousands of students who attended the school. - April 10, 2016 - Shah Peerally Law Group PC
Patents, or Passion, Dr. Kalyan Kankanala's TED Talk Goes Viral
A TED talk delivered by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala on what motivates inventors has gone viral. The talk has received more than hundred thousand views in a short period of time. In his talk, Dr. Kalyan concludes that patents play no role in motivating inventors. Inventors invent simply because they love to invent. - April 09, 2016 - BananaIP Counsels
Chamberlain Hrdlicka Welcomes Tax Controversy Attorney Katherine Schadler Jordan to Philadelphia Office
Former law clerk at the U.S. Tax Court to serve as tax attorney at Philly business law firm. - April 08, 2016 - Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Mesothelioma Victims Center Offers to Guide a Diagnosed US Navy Veteran Through the Mesothelioma Compensation Process to Ensure the Best Settlement
The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We want to educate all US Navy Veterans recently diagnosed with mesothelioma and/or their family about the compensation process. We also want to include shipyard and manufacturing workers in this group because they typically know exactly how or where they... - April 07, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
High Swartz and McNamara, Bolla & Panzer Law Firms Merge
Bucks County and Montgomery County law firms merge to create one of the largest law firms in the Bucks-Mont region. - April 07, 2016 - High Swartz