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Golden Falcons honor former coach’s 90th birthday

Gary Anderson spent just a handful of years in Beaumont in the late 1950s and early 1960s, but the impact of his time as the head coach of a new junior high school reverberates to this day in the memories of his players who recently collected letters of …

UM law school graduate among those missing in Surfside condo collapse

Among the nearly 150 residents still missing since the collapse of Surfside condominium Champlain Towers South is 2019 University of Miami School of Law graduate Nicole Langesfeld. UM law grad Nicole Langesfeld (left) and her husband Luis Sadovnic (right) …

Longtime District Court judge in Las Vegas to step down

District Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez, who served on the bench for 17 years, has submitted her resignation effective later this year. District Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez, who served on the bench for 17 years, has submitted her resignation effective later this …

Ligori & Ligori Attorneys at Law Welcomes Kevin Sparkman to...

July 27, 2021Updated: July 27, 2021 6 p.m. Prominent Tampa, Florida, personal injury law firm announces new attorney, Kevin Sparkman, is joining the practice. TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB) July 27, 2021 Ligori & Ligori Attorneys at Law, an established personal …

University of Florida law school ranked in top 25 on latest US News & World Report list

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Valencia College District Board of Trustees

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Daisy Lopez-Cid, John Martinez, Bobby Olszewski and Michael Sasso to the Valencia College District Board of Trustees.   Daisy Lopez-Cid Lopez-Cid, of Kissimmee, is a real estate …

Attorney behind several law firms in the region dies

Attorney William “Bill” Korp was one of those people who didn’t have a lot to say, but when he did speak it was important.  “Bill was not flashy. He listened more than he spoke,” says fellow attorney Scott Gordon. “If you were smart enough to listen to him …

Awards & Schedules

Women’s Sports.                   PC women’s soccer announces matches       Presbyterian College and head women's soccer coach Brad Purcell announced the 2021 fall slate last Tuesday afternoon. The schedule features two exhibition matches to go along …

Who owns the beach? It depends on state law and tide lines

As Americans flock to beaches this summer, their toes are sinking into some of the most hotly contested real estate in the United States. It wasn't always this way. Through the mid-20th century, when the U.S. population was smaller and the coast was …

The Marbut Report: Gunster, Ragsdale Liggett and Hall Booth Smith add to staffs

Grant O’Hickey joined Gunster’s Jacksonville office, where he focuses his practice on commercial litigation and e-discovery.  O’Hickey was an International Affairs Scholar at Ohio State University and received his J.D. from the University of Texas School …

Business newsmakers: Viera Co. promotes Rey to VP for community management

Viera Co. promotes Rey to VP for community management   The Viera Co. has promoted Eva Rey to vice president for community management and communications Rey joined The Viera Co. six year ago, with her most recent role being director of  community …

How does LSU Law School rank compared to SEC, Louisiana counterparts? Here's the list

LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center has the second-highest ranking among law schools in Louisiana, but trails the rest of the Southeastern Conference, according to the influential U.S. News & World Report. LSU came in at 109 out of the nation’s 193 law …

Surfside building collapse: Victims’ relatives react to judge allowing process to sell property

SURFSIDE, Fla. – Martin Lagesfeld is grieving the loss of his 26-year-old sister and his 28-year-old brother-in-law. Crews recovered their remains a week ago. On Wednesday, he was in disbelief when he learned a judge approved the sale of the property where …

Shalimar attorney David Oberliesen is appointed Circuit Court Judge in Pensascola

SHALIMAR — Okaloosa County defense attorney David Oberliesen has been appointed to serve as a Circuit Court Judge in Pensacola.  He becomes the second Shalimar-based attorney in the past three months to be chosen by Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill a bench …

Friday Eldredge & Clark Adds Hollinger (Movers & Shakers)

We were unable to send the article. Caleb Hollinger of Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP in Little Rock Caleb Hollinger has joined Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP in Little Rock as an associate. Hollinger serves in the firm’s Trust & Estate Planning …

Nothing good: When politicians try to dictate to universities

The cancel culture debate is spreading from educational campuses to politics; it’s poisoning both. The central issue is race. Republican politicians are opposing the teaching of “critical race theory,” which holds that racism is a systemic American …

Florida Realtors Give $222,800 in Scholarships

As pandemic turmoil fades, many young people look forward to a more usual college campus experience this fall. A number of them will receive help with their college costs from Florida Realtors® Education Foundation Inc., which has awarded scholarships to …

William R. (“Bill”) Korp

William R. (“Bill”) Korp 1932-2021 William R. ("Bill”) Korp. Born November 29, 1932; died June 25, 2021. Last Friday we lost a friend, a father, a grandfather, a husband, a brother, and a mentor. Bill was a man of valor, beloved by all who were …

Connections: Friday firm bolsters M&A practice in Northwest Arkansas

Little Rock-based Friday, Eldredge and Clark has hired Erin A. James to join its mergers and acquisitions practice group in the firm’s Rogers office. Her practice will involve all aspects of business mergers and acquisitions, general business formation and …

The Mesothelioma Options Help Center of New York Endorses The Steinberg Law Group as the Best Mesothelioma Law Firm

The Mesothelioma Options Help Center of New York Endorses The Steinberg Law Group as the Best Mesothelioma Law Firm - Experience/Resources/Results BUFFALO, NEW YORK, USA, August 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TITLE: The Mesothelioma …

Firm Origin Launches Professional Services Marketplace

The company has unveiled a new, breakthrough professional service marketplace. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Representatives with Firm Origin announced today the official launch of its Professional …

Franklin R. Strokoff, Esq. recognized for the largest reported premises liability verdict, in the State of PA in 2020

Franklin R. Strokoff, Esq. recognized for obtaining the largest reported premises liability verdict, $3.146 Million, in the State of Pennsylvania in 2020 PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, August 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Franklin R. Strokoff, …

GTL Supports Lower Calling Rates, Helps Fuel More Connection Opportunities Between the Incarcerated and Their Loved Ones

GTL has already implemented lower rates and free communication programs that have saved over $40 million for families and friends FALLS CHURCH, VA., USA, August 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology …

Recent Surges in Covid-19 Cases Spur Estate Planning Signups

Fin-tech startup Legacy Concierge bridges the gap for this rise SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO, UNITED STATES, August 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With a total of 3 Million deaths in the US alone, the Pandemic added 600K of this number significantly, and …

National Family Law Firm, WhitbeckBennett, Continues Expanding with New Richmond, Virginia Partner

WhitbeckBennett Continues to Expand Family Law Firm Nationwide. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, August 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National family law firm, WhitbeckBennett, continues to expand its nationwide reach with the addition of a new …

Firm Origin's ‘Match Me Tool’ Helps Companies Connect with Professional Service Firms

An industry leader helping companies find the right professional service provider has a unique tool that connects companies with service firms. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, August 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Representatives with Firm …

REPX ISSUES EUR 3.5 MILLION BOND AT 7.5% INTEREST

REPX has launched a bond ISSUE for the amount of EUR 3.5 Million. The bond will be available for subscription starting from the second week of August THE REPUTATION EXCHANGE PLC (CY-CSE:REPX) MILAN, ITALY, August 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Cobra Legal Solutions Acquires Digital Discovery as Planned Expansion Continues

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cobra Legal Solutions, a leading legal operations outsourcing provider (LOOP), has acquired award-winning digital forensics and data collection company, Digital Discovery. Based in …

Jon Parrish Attorney Discusses How the Hospitality Industry Can Bounce Back After COVID-19

Jon Parrish Attorney recently discussed how the hospitality industry can bounce back after COVID-19. NAPLES,, FL, USA, August 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The hospitality industry was one of the hardest hit by COVID-19. We've heard about …

DEADLINE ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Files Class Action Suit Against Stable Road Acquisition Corp., ...

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP has filed a class action seeking to represent purchasers of Stable Road Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:SRAC; SRACW; SRACU) securities during the period between October 7, 2020 …

UPDATE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces Opportunity for Investors with Substantial Losses to Lead the DiDi ...

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The DiDi class action lawsuit charges DiDi Global Inc. (NYSE: DIDI), certain of its executives and directors, as well as the underwriters of DiDi’s June 2021 initial public offering (the “IPO”) with violations …

Khalsa Website Designers Punjab Openly Supporting Farmer’s Protest.

The best website designing company in Punjab has been openly supporting the protest of farmers. The name of this brand is Khalsa Website Designers Punjab. KARTARPUR, PUNJAB, INDIA, August 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Punjab’s best website …

Only $20 Million? The City of Exeter, Calif., Got Off Easy – Here’s Why

City's Choice of Trial Following Horrific Mauling of Senior Citizen and Fatal Attack on Good Samaritan Rescuer 'Sheer Folly,' Says Leading Dog Bite Law Attorney LOS ANGELES, CA, US, August 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It should come …

COIN ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead ...

SAN DIEGO, July 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Coinbase class action lawsuit charges Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN), certain of its top executives, and others with violations of the Securities Act of 1933. The Coinbase class action lawsuit seeks to …

Mercenaries and Related Private Contractors Must Leave Libya to Pave Way for Peace, Elections - UN Experts

Download logo UN experts* today called for all mercenaries and mercenary-related private contractors to leave Libya, saying their departure is long overdue, and is a vital precondition to peaceful elections scheduled for later this year. “Nine months after …

Cubaocho Art Museum, Inc. recibe financiación de parte del programa SVOG

Gracias a este subsidio federal, otorgado a pequeños negocios afectados por la pandemia de COVID-19, la reconocida firma podrá recuperarse y seguir adelante. MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cubaocho Art Museum, …

Barton Gilman Opens Philadelphia Office

Patricia Hennessy, Kathleen Nagle, Christopher Barrett and Adam Alaa Attia expand Barton Gilman's education practice into Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recently,  …

U.S. House Appropriations Bill Signals Sea Change in Psychedelic, Cannabis Research

Bill directs NIH to undertake and fund research into psychedelic-assisted therapies and potential benefits of cannabis, could accelerate the pace of research UNITED STATES, July 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yesterday, the U.S. House of …

Texas Set To Arrest Migrants Who Cross The Border Illegally

At Governor’s behest, state has begun arresting illegal immigrants on charges of trespassing or criminal mischief. by Nadia El-Yaouti QUEENS, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas’ efforts on border security have …