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Legal and Law News – including consumer protection, liability, environmental health and safety, and related legal news from the Send2Press Newswire service.


Secured Signing Integrates with NetDocuments to Revolutionize Legal Documents Signing

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Secured Signing, a global leader in digital signatures and Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions, proudly announces its seamless integration with NetDocuments, the premier cloud-based document management system (DMS) tailored for legal, financial, and professional services firms. This collaboration empowers users to efficiently handle eSignatures and online notarizations without leaving the NetDocuments platform, revolutionizing workflows while bolstering security and ensuring compliance.

Avenu Revolutionizes Public Records Management with Cloud-Based SaaS Innovation

CENTREVILLE, Va., March 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Avenu Insights and Analytics today announces the launch of its innovative cloud-native Public Records Management System, which is setting a new standard for efficiency, security, and adaptability in state and local government operations. As one of several SaaS solutions on its GovInsights platform, Avenu | Records empowers clerks and recorders with seamless integrated credit card processing, robust data protection, and comprehensive tools for cashiering, imaging, indexing, redaction, and search – ensuring full compliance with statutory and business requirements.

ProNotary to Exhibit at American Bar Association Tech Show 2025, Showcasing Cutting-Edge Remote Online Notarization Technology

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ProNotary, a leader in remote online notarization (RON) technology, is pleased to announce its participation in the ABA Tech Show 2025, taking place April 2-5, 2025, in Chicago. The event, a premier legal technology conference, will bring together industry leaders, law firms, and tech innovators to explore the latest advancements in legal tech.

Robert B. Fried Announces the Release of the Latest Edition of ‘Forensic Data Collections 2.0’

NEW YOK, N.Y., Feb. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Digital forensics expert and thought-leader Robert B. Fried has announced the release of the third edition of his highly successful series of books, “Forensic Data Collections 2.0: A Selection of Trusted Digital Forensics Content” (ISBN: 979-8218603922). With this new edition, Fried reaffirms his standing as a reliable authority in digital forensics, investigations, and eDiscovery, offering indispensable guidance for professionals tasked with safeguarding and analyzing electronic evidence amid rapidly developing technologies.

U.S. Department of Justice Closes Investigation of By Light Subsidiary Cole Engineering Services

McLEAN, Va., Feb. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) has been informed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that Cole Engineering Services (Cole), its wholly owned subsidiary, is no longer under investigation. Neither By Light nor Cole was ever a target of the investigation.

Save LBI Encouraged by Collapse of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Projects, Presses on with Litigation to Ensure Permanent Victory

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J., Feb. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI), the non-partisan watchdog group formed in 2021 to protect the ocean and New Jersey Shore communities from the destructive impacts of offshore wind, announced today that, while it is gratified by the collapse of the controversial Atlantic Shores South projects, the organization will remain vigilant and continue the fight to ensure that these projects and the Atlantic Shores North project are canceled and never return.

Secured Signing Supports Cisco Duo Single Sign-On

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Secured Signing, a global leader in Digital Signatures and Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions, has announced the integration of Cisco Duo Single Sign-On, a cutting-edge enhancement designed to fortify user login security. This milestone innovation introduces built-in two-factor authentication (2FA) to the platform, setting a new standard in safeguarding digital transactions.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Agrees with The Nemeroff Law Firm: Recovery of Compensation by Former Employee Against Employer is in the Courtroom

PITTSBURGH, Pa., Jan. 29, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Nemeroff Law Firm is pleased to announce it has secured a landmark legal decision in favor of employees who are left without compensation because their occupational diseases developed long after their hazardous workplace exposures ended. The Nemeroff Law Firm has made it the firm’s mission to fight for justice, and advocate for the injured.

ProNotary Invites Businesses to Partner for Wildfire Disaster Relief with Remote Online Notarization Solutions

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In the wake of devastating wildfires, ProNotary, a leading remote online notarization (RON) software provider, is stepping up to empower businesses with the tools needed to integrate RON into their operations. By partnering with ProNotary, organizations can help communities impacted by these natural disasters access essential services like notarizing insurance claims, property agreements, and legal documents – all from a secure, remote platform.

New Jersey’s Save LBI Coalition Sues U.S. Agencies and Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, Challenging Federal Approvals Greenlighting Marine Ecosystem Devastation, Including Risks to Critically Endangered Whales

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J., Jan. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Save Long Beach Island (LBI), an organization that has been actively litigating issues surrounding marine mammal, human health, economic, and other impacts connected to offshore wind industrialization off New Jersey since 2022, has filed suit against the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Marine Fisheries Service, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, U.S. Department of Interior, and the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project for violations of a number of federal environmental statutes.

Rosen & Perry Evolves into Perry Calder Law, Maintains Legacy of Fighting for the Injured

PITTSBURGH, Pa., Jan. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Renowned Pittsburgh-based medical malpractice and personal injury law firm, Rosen & Perry, is proud to announce its new name: Perry Calder Law. The rebranding reflects a new chapter for the firm following the retirement of founding partner Neil Rosen, while honoring its decades-long legacy of providing compassionate and effective legal representation to injury victims and their families.

Empowering Businesses and Notaries to Expand Their Reach with Cutting-Edge RON Technology

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ProNotary, a pioneering force in the remote online notarization (RON) industry, today announced its expansion into Montana, Iowa, and Missouri. This milestone marks a significant step in ProNotary’s mission to provide seamless and secure notarization solutions across the United States, enabling notaries and businesses in these states to connect with clients anywhere in the world.

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]