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The Honorable Paula M. Carey to Deliver Keynote Address at New England Law | Boston 2023 Commencement

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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The Honorable Paula M. Carey '86, former chief justice of the Massachusetts Trial Court, will address the graduates.

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  • The Honorable Paula M. Carey '86, former chief justice of the Massachusetts Trial Court, will address the graduates.
  • Hailed for her dedication to justice, Chief Justice Carey graduated magna cum laude from New England Law in 1986.
  • "It is an honor, and our great pride, to welcome Chief Justice Carey as our keynote speaker for the 112th Commencement at New England Law," said Lisa Freudenheim, Dean and Professor of Law, New England Law | Boston.
  • During the ceremony, New England Law leadership will also present honorary doctor of laws degrees to Chief Justice Carey; Walter B.

Community-Based Organizations Receive $2.2 Million in Funding from the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) to Combat the Opioid Use Disorder and Overdose Crisis

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Recognizing this, the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) is today announcing grants totaling $2,246,377 to 15 community-based organizations in urban and rural areas across the country.

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  • Recognizing this, the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) is today announcing grants totaling $2,246,377 to 15 community-based organizations in urban and rural areas across the country.
  • According to a 2022 CDC report , overdose fatalities increased by more than 30% from 2019 to 2020.
  • For the first time in modern history, yearly overdose fatalities surpassed 108,000 during the 12-month period ending in February 2022.
  • FORE’s mission is to support partners advancing patient-centered, innovative, evidence-based solutions impacting people experiencing opioid use disorder, their families, and their communities.

Collaboration Renews Commitment to the Epicenter for Judicial Education at University of Nevada, Reno

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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RENO, Nev., Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- University of Nevada, Reno has a renewed commitment to host the Epicenter for Judicial Education at the University's campus.

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  • RENO, Nev., Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- University of Nevada, Reno has a renewed commitment to host the Epicenter for Judicial Education at the University's campus.
  • "This collaboration is unmatched nationally, creating a powerhouse of resources, educational opportunities, and progressive thinking to serve the judiciary," said Jeffrey Thompson, executive vice president & provost at University of Nevada, Reno.
  • Together, the presence of these three unique but allied institutions in one locale creates the Epicenter for Judicial Education.
  • The organizations contribute to the university and northern Nevada as well as Lake Tahoe through the University of Nevada, Reno Lake Tahoe campus.

Moore, Schulman & Moore Founding Partner David Schulman Is Given One of the Highest Honors in The Legal Community

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Martindale-Hubbell ranks David Schulman among its best for more than a decade. This year David is given their highest ranking possible; AV® Preeminent. Less than five percent of attorneys across the United Starts are given this distinction. To receive the ranking attorneys must be reviewed and recommended by their peers, members of the bar and the judiciary. Only attorneys with the highest ethical standards, in depth legal expertise and communication skills are given this designation.

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  • To receive the ranking attorneys must be reviewed and recommended by their peers, members of the bar and the judiciary.
  • Only attorneys with the highest ethical standards, in depth legal expertise and communication skills are given this designation.
  • David is a founding partner at Moore, Schulman & Moore, APC where he has set himself apart by providing exceptional legal representation for more than two decades.
  • Most importantly it helps them get on with enjoying their lives," says Moore, Schulman & Moore Founding Partner David Schulman.

The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Publishes Revised Chapter Four of the Model Code on Domestic and Family Violence

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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RENO, Nev., Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), the nation's oldest and largest judicial membership organization, has released its publication "Revised Chapter Four of the Model Code" on Domestic and Family Violence, which is referred to as the family and children chapter.

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  • RENO, Nev., Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), the nation's oldest and largest judicial membership organization, has released its publication "Revised Chapter Four of the Model Code" on Domestic and Family Violence, which is referred to as the family and children chapter.
  • In 1994, the NCJFCJ adopted and approved as its official policy the statements made and practices recommended in its publication, "Model Code on Domestic and Family Violence (Model Code)."
  • The Model Code is considered the preeminent resource for judges, court professionals, and professionals working in domestic and family violence.
  • It has provided a framework for promoting effective responses to domestic violence by criminal, civil, and family courts, encouraging consistency across the country for nearly three decades.

MassNAELA Honors State Senator Joanne Comerford and Other Civic Leaders at Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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Massachusetts State Senator Joanne Comerford was named the Legislator of the Year for her support of MassNAELA, including being the lead sponsor of efforts to limit MassHealth Estate Recovery.

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  • Massachusetts State Senator Joanne Comerford was named the Legislator of the Year for her support of MassNAELA, including being the lead sponsor of efforts to limit MassHealth Estate Recovery.
  • Long has provided guidance and collaborated with MassNAELA on improving interactions with the courts.
  • MassNAELA member, Judy Flynn, Quincy, MA, was presented the Deborah H. Thomson Advocacy Award, which recognizes a MassNAELA member’s efforts in advocating for elder issues in state government.
  • The MassNAELA annual meeting also included the election of chapter officers and directors for the New Year.

Patricia Cafferata Elected to the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Board of Directors

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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RENO, Nev., Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has elected Nevada leader Patricia Cafferata, Esq., to the Board of Directors.

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  • RENO, Nev., Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has elected Nevada leader Patricia Cafferata, Esq., to the Board of Directors.
  • Cafferata was district attorney in three Nevada counties - Lander, Lincoln and Esmeralda counties - and was deputy district attorney in Eureka County.
  • Cafferata has served on the Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission, Nevada Equal Rights Commission, Nevada Lawyer Editorial Board and the Nevada Judicial Historical Society.
  • Founded in 1937, the Reno, Nev.-based National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) is the nation's oldest judicial membership organization and is focused on improving the effectiveness of our nation's juvenile and family courts.

Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence Joins the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges as Organizational Member

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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RENO, Nev., Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has welcomed the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (NCEDSV) as an organizational member of the oldest judicial membership organization in the country.

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  • RENO, Nev., Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has welcomed the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (NCEDSV) as an organizational member of the oldest judicial membership organization in the country.
  • The Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (NCEDSV) provides statewide advocacy, education, and support to the frontline organizations that help those impacted by domestic and sexual violence.
  • Both Nevada-based organizations are committed to training and technical assistance to support domestic violence and sexual violence programs and providers.
  • The Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (previously The Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence), is the statewide coalition of domestic and sexual violence programs.

Top Charleston Personal Injury Practice, Taylor Anderson Law Firm, Welcomes Attorney Myra V. Whitener to the Team

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 4, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With a strong record of advocacy throughout Charleston and South Carolina's low country, as well as in Georgia, the Taylor Anderson Law Firm is thrilled to announce that Attorney Myra Whitener has joined the practice. Ms. Whitener is a native of North Carolina and earned her law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2000. Before joining the Taylor Anderson Law Firm, Ms. Whitener spent eight years as a prosecutor for the Ninth Circuit Solicitor's Office in downtown Charleston, where she successfully prosecuted numerous violent crimes, ranging from drug possession/distribution to criminal sexual conduct and murder. She handled and tried cases involving juvenile and adult defendants in the Family Court Division and General Sessions. Following her time as a prosecutor, Ms. Whitener transitioned to handling abuse and neglect cases in Family Court for several years as a lead trial attorney for the South Carolina Department of Social Services. Myra Whitener has also had extensive civil litigation experience, both with plaintiffs and defense firms, primarily in personal injury, construction defect litigation, business disputes, employment law and toxic tort litigation. Ms. Whitener's time spent litigating cases on behalf of plaintiffs and her work as a prosecutor with victims of crime has given her a unique perspective on helping others, and she puts that experience into practice every day in advocating for those who have been injured. The Taylor Anderson Law Firm works tirelessly on its clients' behalf and is committed to helping them recoup costs to cover medical expenses, repairs, lost wages and pain and suffering. If a personal injury accident involves the carelessness or negligence of another, the team at Taylor Anderson Law Firm is well equipped to investigate and ensure that all negligent parties are held accountable for their role in the client's injury.

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  • Clients throughout Charleston, South Carolina, and the surrounding areas rely upon the Taylor Anderson Law Firm for the very best in legal representation.
  • CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With a strong record of advocacy throughout Charleston and South Carolina's low country, as well as in Georgia, the Taylor Anderson Law Firm is thrilled to announce that Attorney Myra Whitener has joined the practice.
  • More About Taylor Anderson Law Firm:
    The Taylor Anderson Law Firm, located at 507 Savannah Hwy in Charleston, SC, is a successful law practice established by attorney Taylor Anderson.
  • For additional information about Taylor Anderson Law Firm, or to schedule a consultation, please visit http://www.andersonlawfirm.law or call (843) 277-1176.

Greenberg Traurig Adds Litigation Associate in Delaware

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added Bryan Reed to its Delaware office as an associate in the firm's Litigation Practice. He joins Greenberg Traurig from Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added Bryan Reed to its Delaware office as an associate in the firm's Litigation Practice.
  • WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added Bryan Reed to its Delaware office as an associate in the firm's Litigation Practice .
  • About Greenberg Traurig's Delaware Office: Greenberg Traurig opened its Delaware office in 1999 in response to the unique and increasing role Delaware plays in the needs of the firm's national and international clients.
  • About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2500 attorneys in 43 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.