Legal professions

Former Wisconsin Solicitor General and Supreme Court Litigator Joins Troutman Sanders in Chicago

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Thursday, February 14, 2019
Legal professions, Law in the United Kingdom, Law, Department of Justice, Office of the Solicitor General of the Philippines, Solicitor general, Solicitor, Attorney general, Human behavior

CHICAGO, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Misha Tseytlin , former Solicitor General for the State of Wisconsin, has joined Troutman Sanders LLP as a partner in Chicago.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Misha Tseytlin , former Solicitor General for the State of Wisconsin, has joined Troutman Sanders LLP as a partner in Chicago.
  • Tseytlin, who founded Wisconsin's Office of the Solicitor General in 2015, has extensive experience litigating high-stakes appeals before the U.S. Supreme Court, Federal Courts of Appeal, and State Supreme Courts.
  • During his tenure as Solicitor General, the office prevailed in 39 out of 41 cases that it litigated to final judgment.
  • "His experience as Solicitor General, general counsel in the West Virginia Attorney General's Office and as a Supreme Court law clerk, will greatly benefit our clients."

Terrence J Named National Ambassador For Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Thurgood Marshall, Terrence J, Thurgood, Marshall College, Jurists, Lawyers, Legal professions, Harry L. Williams

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced internationally recognized actor, host, producer, author, and philanthropist, Terrence J, as the new TMCF National Ambassador.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced internationally recognized actor, host, producer, author, and philanthropist, Terrence J, as the new TMCF National Ambassador.
  • "It is an honor to be the new Thurgood Marshall College Fund National Ambassador," said Terrence J."
  • After seven years of hosting BET's "106 & Park," Terrence J is one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood as the former co-anchor of the international news program "E!
  • Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation's largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community.

Four Day Mini MBA for In-house Lawyers Programme: Focus on the Real and Challenging Issues that are Confronting Today's In-House Legal Departments - London, United Kingdom - June 25th-28th, 2019

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Law, Legal aid, Legal professions, Human behavior, Legal awareness, Legal education, Articles, Lawyer, Coaching, BOC Group

He held the positions of General Counsel at SGS and Group Legal Adviser at The BOC Group plc.

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  • He held the positions of General Counsel at SGS and Group Legal Adviser at The BOC Group plc.
  • Since 1998 when he established Lawyers in Business, Mark has worked with in-house legal departments, providing coaching and support for in-house lawyers, wherever located, on management issues, legal department performance and projects involving raising legal awareness.
  • He has written Managing In-house Legal Services for Thorogood Publishing.
  • At P&G he worked globally with the in-house legal team to develop strategic thinking and management skills.

Crawford & Company's WeGoLook to Offer On-demand Field Inspection Services for Insurance Carriers Directly Through the CoreLogic Symbility Platform

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Data brokers, CoreLogic, Legal professions, Claims adjuster, Economy, Business

The information is delivered directly back into the Symbility platform within hours or days instead of weeks, allowing adjusters to focus on adjusting - increasing productivity and decreasing time to settlement.

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  • The information is delivered directly back into the Symbility platform within hours or days instead of weeks, allowing adjusters to focus on adjusting - increasing productivity and decreasing time to settlement.
  • "We're very excited to have WeGoLook integrate into our platform," said James Swayze, executive at CoreLogic.
  • Meredith Brogan, President of WeGoLook said, "We are very excited to give Symbility customers the ability to tap into our on-demand network.
  • CORELOGIC, CoreLogic Symbility, Symbility Claims Connect and the CoreLogic logo are trademarks of CoreLogic, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

VeriFyle and the California Association of Legal Document Assistants Partner to Protect Legal Document Preparation Professionals from Hackers and Other Prying Eyes

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Technology, Data management, Internet, Networks, Software, Security, Professional services, Legal, Other Professional Services, Legal professions, Legal document assistant, Document collaboration, Human behavior

VeriFyle, a leader in secure messaging and file sharing, today announced a partnership with the California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA).

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  • VeriFyle, a leader in secure messaging and file sharing, today announced a partnership with the California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA).
  • CALDAisa professional association for legal document preparation professionals, promoting growth, development, and recognition of the Legal Document Assistants profession as an integral partner in the delivery of legal services.
  • VeriFyle has been chosen to provide secure document sharing and messaging technology for all CALDA members.
  • This latest partnership will allow legal document preparation professionals to protect themselves from hackers and other prying eyes.

Genpact Integrates HOVER's 3D Technology as Part of its Virtual Adjusting Property Claims Offering

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Economy, Companies, Service industries, Insurance industry, Genpact, Legal professions, Claims adjuster, Insurance, General Electric, Inspection

Genpact's comprehensive virtual adjusting services incorporates digital technologies for self-service, photo inspector, and technical inspections made by adjusters.

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  • Genpact's comprehensive virtual adjusting services incorporates digital technologies for self-service, photo inspector, and technical inspections made by adjusters.
  • Genpact has selected HOVER's 3D technology and measurements to complement its property claims solutions and reduce the costs and time associated with the claims inspection process.
  • "At Genpact, we incorporate innovative technologies to offer a superior service to our carrier customers and their policyholders," said Howard Rogers, business leader, Insurance Claims at Genpact.
  • "We are excited to partner with Genpact, a leader in property and casualty insurance claims services.

New England Motor Freight Files Voluntary Chapter 11 Petition

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Monday, February 11, 2019
Transport, Trucking, Travel, Transportation, Automotive, General Automotive, Freight transport, Economy, Transport, Insolvency, Legal professions, United States bankruptcy law, Business, Cargo, Transport law, Less than truckload shipping, Bankruptcy, Chief restructuring officer

New England Motor Freight, Inc.(the "Company" or "NEMF") today announced that the Company and ten related entities have voluntarily filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District ofNew Jersey in Newark onFebruary 11, 2019.NEMF intends to use these proceedings to facilitate an orderly wind-down of its operations.

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  • New England Motor Freight, Inc.(the "Company" or "NEMF") today announced that the Company and ten related entities have voluntarily filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District ofNew Jersey in Newark onFebruary 11, 2019.NEMF intends to use these proceedings to facilitate an orderly wind-down of its operations.
  • VincentColistra, a Senior Managing Director withPhoenix Management Services, LLC (Phoenix), and Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) for the Company, said, We have worked hard to explore options for New England Motor Freight, but the macro-economic factors confronting this industry are significant.
  • Upon the recommendation of its advisors, the Company has determined that a Chapter 11 proceeding is the best mechanism to maximize the value of its assets for the benefit of its employees and various creditor constituencies.
  • New England Motor Freight, Inc. provides less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier services in the United States and Canada.

Attorney Thiessen is Board Certified in Criminal Defense

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Legal professions, Articles, Law, Human behavior, Board certification, Healthcare in the United States, Professional certification, Lawyer, Criminal defense lawyer, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Legal education

HOUSTON, Feb. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Mark Thiessen has worked for years as a well-respected, knowledgeable criminal defense attorney in the Houston area.

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  • HOUSTON, Feb. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Mark Thiessen has worked for years as a well-respected, knowledgeable criminal defense attorney in the Houston area.
  • He has earned several distinctions during his years in practice, and has just recently become a Board Certified lawyer in criminal defense by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
  • In order to become a Board Certified criminal defense specialist.
  • In the final stages of certification, Attorney Thiessen even had to pass examinations set forth by the Board itself.

Link Motion Inc. Ordered into Receivership by U.S. Federal Judge, announces The Seiden Group

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Bankruptcy, Insolvency, Legal professions, Seiden, Link Motion Inc, Receivership, Business law, Law, Economy

In addition to appointing Mr. Seiden as the Receiver over Link Motion Inc. ("LKM"),Judge Marrero also granted a preliminary injunction restraining Link Motion from transferring any assets out of the Company without the Receiver's approval.

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  • In addition to appointing Mr. Seiden as the Receiver over Link Motion Inc. ("LKM"),Judge Marrero also granted a preliminary injunction restraining Link Motion from transferring any assets out of the Company without the Receiver's approval.
  • The lawsuit underlying the Receivership stems from a series of alleged misconduct by Link Motion's Chairman, Dr. Vincent Shi.
  • LKMForward, a significant group of shareholders, hired The Seiden Group as its counsel to represent its case and to assist all shareholders in the ultimate recovery of Company assets.
  • If you should have information that may be helpful to the Receivership, please contact the Seiden Group directly at: 646-766-1703 or via email to [email protected] .

Insurance Law Podcast Discusses Effective Strategies for Expert Testimony

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Professional services, Insurance, Legal, Service industries, Economy, Finance, Insurance industry, Legal professions, Claims adjuster, Insurance, A. M. Best

AM Best and Bests Insurance Professionals and Claims Resource have released the latest installment of the Insurance Law Podcast, a series that examines trending claims and insurance issues.

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  • AM Best and Bests Insurance Professionals and Claims Resource have released the latest installment of the Insurance Law Podcast, a series that examines trending claims and insurance issues.
  • This episode examines how expert testimony is best applied in an insurance claims trial and the styles of depositions employed.
  • Mr. Fisher serves as an expert witness in professional liability cases; provides litigation strategies and support; and develops claim prevention techniques.
  • Fisher Consulting Group is a qualified member of Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys and Adjusters, including Expert Service Providers, a claims industry resource that has featured qualified legal counsel, independent insurance adjusting services and expert service providers since 1929.