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The National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) presented the San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera its 2009 Consumer Attorney of the Year Award at their annual meeting held recently in Philadelphia, PA.

The National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) awarded George Gombossy with NACA’s 2009 Media Award at their annual meeting held recently in Philadelphia, PA.

The Organization of Legal Professionals (OLP) announced today its appointment of Eddie Sheehy, CEO of Nuix, to OLP's Board of Governors.

Is the Sarbanes-Oxley Act going to survive? What about the constitutional challenge to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in the court?

Randy V. Sabett, partner at Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, and Magistrate Judge John M. Facciola, U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, will be keynote speakers at the Masters Conference.

The Masters Conference, an advanced legal educational experience, announced today that it has assembled a stellar judicial panel that will conduct a session on international e-discovery at the 2009 conference.

Employee-run volunteer program encourages service, volunteer work and provides financial support

The Masters Conference, an advanced legal educational experience, announced today that e-discovery services provider Anacomp, Inc. will sponsor and speak at the 2009 conference.

Immigrating to the U.S. via sponsorships through employment or certain skill sets are effective ways to legally and permanently live and work in the U.S., or gain legal permanent residency status in the U.S.

E-Cigarettes are facing new legal challenges, including sales bans in two states, import restrictions, and rejections by PayPal and Facebook.

New radio shows available from "DC Public Safety" Television, Radio, Blog and Transcripts.

Nuix, a leading vendor of eDiscovery technology, will launch the newest version of its eDiscovery software at LegalTech West Coast 2009 in Los Angeles.

Ferrari Legal, P.C. has announced the soft launch of their new web based property, Legal Roadmap, an online legal consultation and attorney referral service.

Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Bode Matz PC, (OFW) the leading law and lobbying firm in the fields of agriculture, food, drugs, medical devices and health care policy, has announced that Gary Baise has joined the firm as a Principal.

Workplace Fairness is a non-profit organization working to preserve and promote employee rights. The site provides comprehensive information about job rights and employment issues nationally and in all 50 states.

Washington, Platinum Sports Entertainment Group, Inc. has signed Tyrone Brunson aka “Young Gun” as its latest edition to the international sports and entertainment agency.

The television program provides an overview of mentaly ill criminal offenders in Washington, D.C. and what's being done to assist and supervise them.

A new article is available from the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency on “Using Social Media to Protect Public Safety--DC’s Fugitive Safe Surrender Prompts 530 Offenders with Warrants to Voluntarily Surrender in a Church.”

Steve Wain, President of Calder Associates will address Aventura Networks Webinar and live Seminar on E-2 visas and EB-5 green card options at the IFE Expo March 21, in Washington, D. C. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

An overview of the President's Stimulus Package and the impact on public safety issues.

The Honorable Eric Holder, a member of The George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) Steering Committee, was recently sworn in as the 82nd Attorney General of the United States.

The Israel Antiquities Authority has charged the owner of the James Ossuary, Oded Golan, with forging the inscription that reads "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus" with forging the inscription on the ancient bone box.

Radio show interviews former criminal offender released from the supervision the US Parole Commission. He discusses his release from prison and the challanges of trying to live a crime free life. His faith-based mentor was also interviewed.

The State Bar of Wisconsin today announced that it will offer free legal research to all of its members as a member benefit. The service, scheduled for launch Nov. 1, includes law from Wisconsin and all 50 states, as well as federal law.

Michigan Resident Is Terminated and Blackballed from the Packaged-Ice Industry for Refusing to Participate in and Exposing a Criminal Conspiracy; Kotchen & Low LLP Files Lawsuit on His Behalf

Antonio Arocho donated his collection of Native American books to the Nanticoke Indian Museum in Delaware (USA).

Carolyn Elefant, of LOCE announces the creation of FERCFights, a FREE blog offering insightful and entertaining analysis of FERC appeals, compliance/enforcement matters, transmission siting and state-federal conflicts.

Consumer attorney Robert Sola will be interviewed live on SpotLight

Lobbyists and their employers now have industry specific resources available at their disposal thanks to a new Web portal, LobbyistResources.com, recently launched by Croneal Consulting Group.

New Maryland Company provides enforcement of judically obtained judgments in Maryland , DC and Newyork.

Lt. Col. Tania Martin and Her Family Share Their Unique Family Reunion From Baghdad to Texas With Daryn Kagan

A friendly reminder to all officers, directors and 5% holders of public companies that the deadline for filing 13G and Form 5 ownership reports with the SEC EDGAR system is on February 14.

Wayne N. Bradley has joined McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP as a partner in the firm’s Atlanta office. He is a member of McKenna’s Corporate group.

America's Hot Musician May Seek an Injunction to Halt the Broadcast of American Idol Spin Off "Search for The Next Great American Band"

The Consumer Justice Group, a D.C.-based law firm dedicated to protecting and helping consumers across the U.S., urges Americans to visit nursing homes and hospitals the first Sunday in May.