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Bryan Greenberg of All Injuries Law Firm Receives the Second Annual Hon. Robert L. Dietz Emerging Professional Award

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., Nov. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — All Injuries Law Firm is excited to announce that attorney Bryan Greenberg has been honored with the Second Annual Hon. Robert L. Dietz Emerging Professional Award presented by the Florida Office of Judges of Compensation Claims (OJCC). This esteemed recognition was awarded during the OJCC Academy held in Orlando on October 18, 2024.

Family Lawyer Ronique Bastine Robinson Moderates Panel on NIL at the Annual AAML Meeting

CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The annual American Academy Matrimonial Lawyers, AAML, meeting is set to take place in Chicago, IL on November 6-9, 2024. Ronique Bastine Robinson, founder of Bastine Law Group based in Stafford, Texas, will moderate a panel discussion with both sports agents, consultants, and family law attorneys.

Legalize Ferrets Pauses Lawsuit, Files Petition for Regulatory Change with California Office of Administrative Law

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Legalize Ferrets, the grassroots organization advocating for the legalization of domestic ferrets in California, has announced a strategic pause in its ongoing lawsuit in San Diego Superior Court. The decision follows the filing of a petition for regulatory change with the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL), marking a new approach in the effort to challenge the state’s longstanding ban on ferrets.

Katten and CapitalW Collective Align to Support Women in Mortgage Capital Markets

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CapitalW Collective, the glass shattering 501(c)(3) benefiting women and their allies in mortgage capital markets, today announced Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP as a new corporate sponsor. This strategic collaboration marks a significant step forward in CapitalW Collective’s mission “to create more inclusive mortgage capital markets, one woman and ally at a time.”

NJ Coalition Fights Destructive Impact of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind South Project

BEACH HAVEN, N.J., Oct. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI), a New Jersey citizens group working to protect the ocean and local shore communities from the destructive impact of the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind South project, has notified federal agencies of its intent to sue Atlantic Shores under the Endangered Species Act and Outer Continental Shelf Act (OCSLA).

Secured Signing announces On-Demand Notary service, for organizations and individuals to locate a notary

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Secured Signing is thrilled to announce transformative updates to our Notary Community platform, designed to elevate your notary business by connecting you with clients faster than ever. Our new “On-Demand Notary” feature significantly enhances visibility and client engagement, ensuring unparalleled business growth.

Attorney Faith Fox Announces Unique Self-Representation Consultation Law Firm in Acknowledgement of Love Litigating Lawyers Day

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — This year on Love Litigating Lawyers Day, August 31, one lawyer is turning the tables. While the date is typically acknowledged as a show of appreciation for lawyers, Attorney Faith Fox is announcing a unique firm that shows appreciation for the client, by putting some of that litigating power back into the client’s hands: Fox Legal Consults PLLC.

Tax Attorney to Millionaires Among Nation’s Best by Chambers USA, Defends High Stakes Tax Cases Before the IRS

GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Petrova Law, a boutique tax law firm, which represents high net worth clients and companies nationwide, has been ranked by Chambers USA among the nation’s best for its work on complex and high-stakes tax law matters.

Attorney Jenna Sutter Joins All Injuries Law Firm

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., Aug. 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — All Injuries Law Firm is proud to announce the addition of Jenna Sutter, Esq. to our top team of attorneys. A member of the Florida Bar Association since 2022, Ms. Sutter brings a passion and energy for helping people with personal injury claims, and protecting the rights of Florida’s workers.

New York Supreme Court Upholds La Belle Farm and Hudson Foie Gras’s Right to Sell the Duck Delicacy in NYC

SULLIVAN COUNTY, N.Y., June 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a significant legal victory for upstate New York duck farmers, the New York Supreme Court in Albany has ruled against New York City’s ban on the sale of foie gras. The ruling confirms that Local Law 202, which sought to prohibit the sale of foie gras within City limits and had been enjoined by the New York State Department of Agriculture, violates state agricultural laws designed to protect farming practices and promote agricultural commerce, La Belle Farms announced today.

Attorney Bryan Greenberg Speaks On Litigation Strategies At Florida Workers’ Advocates Conference

ORLANDO, Fla., June 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Attorney Bryan Greenberg of All Injuries Law Firm has given a presentation on litigation strategies during the Florida Workers’ Advocates 34th Annual Educational Conference. Titled “Case Law Deep Dive Strategy,” Mr. Greenberg lectured attendees on advanced litigation strategies to effectively represent injured workers.

UPDATE AND CANCELLATION – Fugitive Captured / Reward and Awareness Fundraiser for Allahnia Lenoir

BALTIMORE, Md., June 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — We have amazing news to share: the fugitive, Steven Oboite, has been captured! This is a tremendous relief for the family and a significant step towards justice. As a result, we are canceling the planned fundraiser event, the Family of Allahnia Lenoir announced today.

Online notarization is streamlined with Secured Signing’s new features

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Secured Signing, a leader in remote online notarization (RON) solutions, announces a suite of innovative features designed to streamline the online document signing and notarization process. These enhancements empower both notaries and singers to experience a smoother, more secure, and efficient experience.

Family Hosts Reward and Awareness Fundraiser for Missing Woman, Allahnia Lenoir

BALTIMORE, Md., May 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Family of Allahnia Lenoir today announces they are hosting an intentional and purposeful fundraiser aimed at making our community safer. With Diante Reynolds and another accomplice, Nicholas Hendrickson, in custody, we’re rallying together to raise funds for a significant reward to be offered for the capture of the remaining suspect, Fugitive Steven Oboite, who has eluded authorities for too long.

Long Time Ferret Activist Pat Wright Files Lawsuit Against California Fish and Game Commission President Eric Sklar

LA MESA, Calif., May 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pat Wright, a resident of La Mesa, California, has filed a lawsuit against Eric Sklar, President of the California Fish and Game Commission in San Diego Superior Court, challenging the arbitrary classification of domestic ferrets as wild animals. The lawsuit, titled Wright v. Sklar, was filed in the San Diego Superior Court and seeks a writ of mandate and declaratory relief. Wright is the founder of LegalizeFerrets.org.

Change.org Petition Launched for Harlem Grandmother, Sherri Culpepper, in 12 Year Battle with NYC Over Squatters

HARLEM, N.Y., April 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A fourth generation Harlemite, Sherri Culpepper took over her family’s brownstones in 2012 and has been in a twelve-year wrangle with varying New York City agencies to maintain ownership of her two properties. In the process, numerous freeloading individuals are now “legally” housed in one of her brownstones and have been residing there for twelve years without paying rent and utilities or upkeeping any maintenance! Culpepper, has filed a formal legal complaint (Supreme Court Index #159115 /2022) against numerous New York city agencies.

North Dakota Notaries Can Now Ditch the Desk! Secured Signing Brings Streamlined Online Notarization to the Peace Garden State

BISMARK, N.D., and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Imagine notarizing documents from the comfort of your couch, or while catching up on emails at your home office. For North Dakota notaries and their clients, that future is now a reality. Secured Signing, a leading innovator in Remote Online Notarization (RON) technology, is proud to announce its RON platform meets and exceeds the requirements as an official RON platform in the state.

Introducing the Cellular 2 Device: Soberlink’s Latest Advancement in Remote Alcohol Monitoring

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., April 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Introducing the new Cellular 2 Device, the latest addition to Soberlink’s line of remote alcohol monitoring solutions. Designed with user convenience and global accessibility in mind, the Cellular 2 Device seamlessly combines a sleek design with comprehensive functionality, offering a dependable tool for individuals and professionals in Family Law, Addiction Recovery, and Workplace Compliance.

Secured Signing for Bullhorn now uses AI to automatically send documents for signatures!

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Secured Signing, a pioneer in digital signatures and remote online notarization solutions, is thrilled to announce the release of a revolutionary new feature designed exclusively for Bullhorn users. Secured Signing integrates with Bullhorn and provides a one stop Digital Signature solution that delivers a full range of form completion and eSigning capabilities.

Tax attorney to millionaires, Allie Petrova, warns about new IRS tactics against taxpayers

GREENSBORO, N.C., March 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It is official now: The Internal Revenue Service is going after high-income taxpayers who need to be filing returns, reporting income, and coming to terms with overdue taxes, penalties, and interest, cautions renowned tax attorney and national speaker Allie Petrova, founder of Petrova Law PLLC, a premier tax resolution law firm.

Secured Signing Unveils Cutting-Edge Features and Enhancements in Latest Announcement

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Secured Signing, a leading provider of digital signature solutions, today announced the release of its latest version, featuring a range of innovative features and enhancements designed to make the signing process smoother and more efficient than ever. These updates benefit users of the We Sign, Form Filler templates, and Remote Online Notarization (RON) platforms.

CDF Labor Law LLP Expands Firm Leadership, Elevates Six Women

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CDF Labor Law LLP is proud to announce the promotion of two attorneys to Partner and four to Senior Counsel, all of whom are talented women employment defense litigators. These promotions reflect our commitment to cultivating an inclusive environment that values and advances our team members’ diverse skills and contributions. These individuals, part of our nearly 50-strong legal team, exemplify CDF’s dedication to guiding and defending employers in California’s complex labor and employment legal terrain.

A PAGA Victory to Bring in the New Year: Trial Court Holds LWDA Responsible for Prevailing Employer’s Costs

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Last week a trial court in Alameda County entered an order permitting Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. to recover nearly $125,000 in costs from the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA). Hobby Lobby incurred these costs during six years of hard-fought litigation involving claims brought under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), CDF Labor Law LLP announced today.

NotaryCam to Provide Remote Online Notarization Services for California Transactions in 2024

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, announced today it will support remote online notarial acts in California beginning in 2024 following the passage of CA Senate Bill 696, which was signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2023. Stage 1 of the bill takes effect on January 1, 2024. [*UPDATED*]

Secured Signing Approved to Provide Remote Online Notarization (RON) Platform for Delaware Notaries

WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 25, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Secured Signing, a leading provider of Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions for Real Estate, Legal, Generic Notary transactions, is delighted to announce its official Approved Technology Providers as a RON solution for Delaware Notaries. With this approval, notaries can seamlessly utilize Secured Signing to notarize documents for their clients online, all from the convenience of their homes or offices.

NotaryCam approved to provide RON services for Delaware notaries

DOVER, Del. and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneer in providing remote online notarization technology for real estate and legal transactions, announced today the State of Delaware Notary Department has approved the company to provide remote online notarization (RON) services to notaries public registered in the state.

Attorney David L. Goldman Recognized by Florida Trend’s Magazine As A 2023 Legal Elite

SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Attorney David L. Goldman, from the Sarasota Florida law firm of Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez, Murphy & Walsh, has been recognized as a Florida Trend Magazine’s 2023 Legal Elite. Factors reviewed by the panel include the candidate’s expertise, ethics, and dedication to the Florida justice system.

Obeidy and Associates, P.A. Wins Discrimination Lawsuit Against Broward County Sheriff’s Office

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 3, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Obeidy and Associates, P.A. (OBD Legal) announces that it recently represented Scott Thomas, Plaintiff, against the Broward County Sheriff’s Office (BCSD), Defendant, and won the initial case as well as follow-up appeals. [UPDATED]

CDF Labor Law LLP Named to Bloomberg Law’s 3rd Annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Framework

IRVINE, Calif. and ARLINGTON, Va., July 26, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CDF Labor Law LLP is pleased to announce that it has been named to Bloomberg Law’s third annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Framework for the third consecutive year. CDF is one of 55 U.S.-based law firms that was recognized for its level of disclosure of diversity-related metrics and distinguished performance against six core pillars and more than 85 metrics.

CDF Labor Law LLP Achieves Mansfield Certification Plus

IRVINE, Calif., May 30, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF), a preeminent California-based labor and employment defense and business immigration law firm, is pleased to announce that the firm has officially achieved Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Certification Plus status.

Strategic Capital Becomes a Texas Trial Lawyers Association Sustaining Partner

LOS ANGELES, Calif. and NEW YORK, N.Y., March 28, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For years, Strategic Capital has worked closely as a partner of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA), sponsoring events and working alongside TTLA attorneys to help clients best manage their settlements. Now, though, this relationship takes a step forward. Strategic Capital is officially a Texas Trial Lawyers Association Sustaining Partner, making it one of the official TTLA business partners in 2023.

Tax Court Case: Engineering Firm Overstated ยง179D Energy Efficient Commercial Building Property Deduction

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a recent case, Michael Johnson, et ux. v. Commissioner, the tax court denied the majority of a taxpayer’s Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction under IRC §179D since it claimed a §179D Deduction exceeding the cost of the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Property (EECBP), says ICS Tax, LLC.

Beth A. Wilson Named New President of Excelas, LLC

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Beth A. Wilson has been named President of Excelas, LLC, a national provider of medical record organization, retrieval, and analysis, helping healthcare organizations respond to claims – and litigation – brought against them. Excelas, LLC’s announcement today says Ms. Wilson’s tenure begins April 17, 2023.

Leading Workers Comp and Work Injury Representation Comes to Oakland with Anton Law Group

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 14, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For years, Anton Law Group has offered leading workers compensation and work injury representation to people throughout Contra Costa, Ventura, and San Joaquin Counties. Now, they’re expanding their services north and east so they can help people throughout the Oakland area.

Lawyer Eric J. Hertz, P.C. Files Four Cases Against Sterigenics on Behalf of Cobb County Homeowners

ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 26, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Eric J. Hertz, P.C. Trial Attorneys in Atlanta, recently filed four additional property damage cases against Sterigenics. The firm is representing homeowners within a close radius of the plant that were adversely affected. The home values in this area were adversely affected due excessive emissions of a dangerous, cancer-causing chemical called Ethylene Oxide (EtO).

CDF Labor Law LLP Expands Firm Leadership, Elevates Three Attorneys to Partner

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 29, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Labor, employment and business immigration law firm CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF) is proud to announce the elevation of three outstanding attorneys to partner. These individuals are among the close to 50 CDF attorneys who aggressively defend and guide employers through the challenging legal landscape in California.

Los Angeles Unified School District and Others Learn Elementary Lesson in Contract Law After $2.5 Million Ruling and Seven Year Legal Battle

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A small business construction subcontractor emerged victorious from a hard fought seven-year legal battle when $3.2 million in services, labor and materials were not paid by the Los Angeles Unified School District, their contractor, and their Insurance Bonds company. Nowland Law, a business litigation firm, secured a ruling in favor of the plaintiff December 9th, 2022 for work that the plaintiff performed in 2015. (UPDATED)

Corbin Sutter Named A Top 40 under 40 Florida Personal Injury Attorney By The National Trial Lawyers

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., Dec. 6, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — All Injuries Law Firm is pleased to announce that Corbin Sutter has been selected for inclusion into the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 as a Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyers in Florida. The Top 40 Under 40 designation is an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in this field.

Vistage Recognizes Marie DiSante with 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF) proudly congratulates Marie DiSante, Founding and Firm Managing Partner, for being named the recipient of the Vistage 2022 Orange County “Lifetime Achievement Award.” Vistage is the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses.

Absolute Trust Counsel to Hold Free Virtual Trust Administration Event for California CFPs and CPAs

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 19, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Leading Bay Area estate planning firm Absolute Trust Counsel will host a free virtual event, The Absolute Trust Academy Trust Administration 101, on October 28, 2022, to equip CPAs and CFPs with a stronger knowledge of trust administration processes. The webinar is aimed at enhancing advisors’ client services and relationships.