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Geopolitical Futures adds János Zoltán Csák as partner
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Geopolitical Futures said Sept. 8 that former Hungarian minister and diplomat János Zoltán Csák is joining the forecasting firm as a partner.
Commercial security market to reach $724.31B by 2035
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The global commercial security market is projected to grow from $263.32 billion in 2026 to $724.31 billion by 2035, driven by AI analytics, regulatory mandates and cloud-based monitoring.
Probate.Help launches archive of 204 real Florida estate cases
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Sarasota probate lawyer Rachel Schadt has launched Probate.Help, a free Florida probate resource built around 204 real case studies, 286 statute explainers and 174 guides.
NCRF brings HBCU Empowerment Week to Detroit with $10M in scholarships
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National College Resources Foundation is hosting HBCU Empowerment Week in Detroit from Sept. 21-26, ending with the 6th annual Detroit Black College Expo at Huntington Place.
Rev. Horace L. Sheffield III backs GM-Bedrock plan to remake the Renaissance Center
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Rev. Horace L. Sheffield III is urging Detroit officials to approve General Motors and Bedrock’s proposal to reimagine the Renaissance Center.
More Americans Are Using AI for Estate Plans, Attorney Warns Against Waiting
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Illinois attorney Michael Biederstadt is urging families to move from crisis-driven legal decisions to proactive planning as more Americans turn to AI and face rising uncertainty around marriage, divorce and inheritance.
Meridian Rapid Defense Group opens Columbus operations hub
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Meridian Rapid Defense Group has opened a new central Ohio hub in Columbus to support customers across the central and northwestern U.S. The expansion comes as the security company pushes further into public-event and community protection work,…
Quisitive to sponsor Power Platform Community Conference in Las Vegas
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Quisitive will be a Silver Sponsor at PPCC26, the largest independent Microsoft Power Platform event, from Oct. 27-29 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
CAFC brings agentic AI financial crime conference to New York
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The Coalition Against Financial Crime will host its Agentic AI in Financial Crime Conference in New York on Sept. 10 at St. John’s University’s Manhattan campus, drawing leaders from major banks, card networks and Big Tech financial teams.
Williams Hart & Boundas partner wins AAJ spotlight award
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Sejal Brahmbhatt, a Houston partner at Williams Hart & Boundas, received the 2026 Dawn Barrios Memorial Spotlight Award from the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus of the American Association for Justice.
Southland Development Authority, Steans Family Foundation team up to fund minority contractors
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The Southland Development Authority and the Steans Family Foundation launched a partnership to speed capital to minority-owned construction firms in Chicago’s Southland, starting with two events in September and October 2026. The effort aims to…
Margaret Wolfe drives membership engagement at DRI
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Margaret Wolfe, a Senior Marketing Manager at DRI in Chicago, is using data-driven marketing and community-building to strengthen membership engagement and support legal professionals.
CXO Inc. ranks No. 84 on Inc. 5000 list
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CXO Inc., the Chicago company behind CIOMeet, CISOMeet, CFOMeet, CTOMeet, GRCMeet and ThrivePoint, landed at No. 84 on Inc. Magazine’s 2026 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
Malcom Orlando Ivy Foundation and Partners For Patients launch global cancer forum
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The Malcom Orlando Ivy Foundation and Partners For Patients NGO are launching the Worldwide Cancer Voices Forum on Sept. 1, 2026, as a monthly global venue for patients, care partners and clinicians to discuss cancer care gaps and push those…
Hill Wallack grows to 10 offices across six states
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Hill Wallack LLP has expanded into California and now operates 10 offices across six states, a move that reflects how remote hearings, electronic filings and virtual client work are reshaping legal services.
TTW names Top 30 shopping destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World released its 2026 ranking of the Top 30 Shopping Destinations in the Americas and Caribbean, with New York City, Toronto, São Paulo, Mexico City and Buenos Aires taking the top five spots.
Rebecca Adelman builds a risk strategy career around healthcare, senior living and women’s leadership
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Rebecca Adelman, founder of Adelman Firm, is being spotlighted for turning more than three decades of legal and healthcare risk experience into a broader platform for proactive risk reduction, senior living advocacy and leadership education.
LeaseRunner says PTSR format is not the real screening issue
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LeaseRunner is arguing that as portable tenant screening reports become mandatory in seven states, the data model behind the report matters more than the standardized format.
SAF marks 52 years of Second Amendment litigation
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The Second Amendment Foundation is marking its 52nd anniversary on Aug. 26, 2026, as it points to a long record of lawsuits and recent court wins aimed at expanding gun rights.
Jon Umstead turns moonshining history into business lessons
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Jon Umstead’s new book Against the Grain uses American moonshining and bootlegging history to draw lessons for entrepreneurs on pricing, differentiation, reputation and resilience.
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