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2020

April 

  • 5 ways scammers are using COVID-19 to target consumers
  • CNBC: What to know about severance pay, insurance and benefits if you’re laid off from your job
  • Forbes:Four Steps To Take Control Of Your Privacy Management
  • Q&A: Identity Theft Benefits More Relevant Than Ever

February

  • Yahoo Finance: EverythingBenefits Releases Annual Top 20 Carriers List Honoring Exceptional Service in the Benefits Industry

January

  • BenefitsPro.com: The role of legal and identity protection plans in improving financial wellness
  • CalBrokerMag.com: Boosting employee benefits with legal and identity theft plans
  • BenefitsPro.com: Legal, ID theft benefits can help employees stay on track at work

2019

August

  • BadCredit.org: LegalShield Helps Users Save Time and Money on Legal Fees While Gaining 24/7 Access to Attorneys and Services with a Monthly Subscription

July

  • Marketplace: Not much has changed since the 2017 Equifax breach
  • The Edge Magazine: Espionage, ID theft? Myriad risks from stolen Marriott data
  • BadCredit.org: IDShield Empowers Consumers to Protect Themselves from Identity Theft and Fraud through Monitoring and Restoration Services
  • Yahoo Finance: LegalShield Law Index: Consumer Confidence Continuing to Ease, But Still At Healthy Levels
  • Martine Girotto Named President of LegalShield Canada
  • ABA Journal: One size does not fit all: Law firm subscription plans come in all shapes and sizes

June

  • Legal Talk Network: On The Road - Elevate 2019
  • LegalShield Executive Vice President Darnell Self Speaks at Conference of Western Attorneys General on Direct Selling
  • CPA Practice Advisor: Apps We Love June 2019 - Legal Services
  • Attorneys and Tech Experts Converge in Denver at the 2019 Elevate by LegalShield Conference to Unite in Closing the Justice Gap

May

  • Law Technology Today: Clicking Away Your Privacy and More
  • Attorney At Work: Benjamin Farrow: Small Steps Make a Big Impact in Supporting Access to Justice
  • Skopemag.com: Top 100 Network Multi-Level Marketing Companies
  • Komando.com: Which identity protection service is best? We compare 5 top brands

April

  • Thrive Global: Interview with LegalShield CEO Jeff Bell
  • Yahoo Finance: LegalShield Offers Free Legal Consultation Hotline for All in Celebration of Law Day 2019
  • Mortgage Professional America: US housing market to face headwinds for first half of the year
  • WSJ The Daily Shot: Labor's Share of Income Is Well Below Historical Average
  • Lady of Justice Award Winners Celebrated at LegalShield’s “A Better World” Conference in Dallas
  • LegalShield Celebrates Excellence of Southwestern U.S. Provider Law Firms Dedicated to Justice for All
  • LegalShield Celebrates Excellence of Western U.S. and Canadian Provider Law Firms Dedicated to Justice for All
  • LegalShield Celebrates Excellence of Southeastern U.S. Provider Law Firms Dedicated to Justice for All
  • LegalShield Celebrates Excellence of Northeastern U.S. and Canada Provider Law Firms Dedicated to Justice for All
  • LegalShield Celebrates Excellence of Midwestern U.S. Provider Law Firms Dedicated to Justice for All

March

  • AP News: Daymond John, Founder and CEO of FUBU and co-star of ABC’s Shark Tank, Delivers Keynote Speech at LegalShield’s “A Better World” International Convention
  • Attorney General of Indiana, Curtis T. Hill, Delivers Speech at LegalShield’s “A Better World” International Convention
  • MarketWatch: LegalShield Associates Gather in Dallas for “A Better World” International Convention

February

  • Consumer Affairs: It’s tax season. Are you ready for all the new changes?
  • USA Today: Facebook status: Divorced. Why millennials 'killed' how you decouple in the digital age
  • LegalShield Adds to Its Product Leadership Team

January

  • Law Technology Today: Keeping Technology Simple in 2019
  • LegalShield Announces New Highs in Memberships and App Downloads
  • MLM.com: How LegalShield Became a Great Place To Work
  • CNBC: Jeff Bezos didn't have a prenup. But maybe you should
  • Forbes: The New Rules Of Client Service In The Legal Services Industry
  • IDShield Recognized as a “Leader” in Javelin’s 2018 Identity Protection Service Provider Scorecard

2018

December

  • Don Thompson to Serve as LegalShield’s Co-President, Network Division
  • Money Inc: Giving Thanks for Opportunities
  • Digital Journal: Marriott data breach reminds travelers to be on guard

November

  • HuffPost: Top 5 Holiday Scams To Watch Out For This Year
  • MarketWatch: Beware of hackers who impersonate your favorite brands this holiday season
  • NY Post: Hackers are impersonating brands to scam you
  • IT World Canada: More holiday shopping tips; how important is cyber security to Canadians?
  • APP.com: Holiday online shopping fraud can be avoided these ways
  • Wired: Beware Black Friday Scams Lurking Among the Holiday Deals
  • MarketWatch: Hackers will impersonate your favorite brands this holiday season — tips for safe shopping
  • Forbes: 13 Tech Experts Share Facebook Should Do Post-Data Breach.
  • Equimanagement: AVMA PLIT Partners with IDShield to Offer On-the-Go Identity Theft Protection

October

  • Money Inc: Finding the Middle Ground
  • Forbes: Should World Governments Get Access To Encrypted Data? 11 Tech Experts Weigh In
  • Forbes: New Funding Opportunities For Female Entrepreneurs And How To Approach Them
  • LegalShield Law Index Points To A Strong Economy, But Challenges In Housing Market Will Likely Persist
  • LegalShield to Honor Oklahoma City Thunder’s Sam Presti and Innocence Project’s Vicki Behenna at Annual Founder's Day Celebration
  • EContent: Facebook Announces More Data Woes, Google Announces New Chrome Security Measures

September

  • Nerd Wallet: How to Write a Will That Won't Trigger a Family Feud
  • Digital Journal: Significance of Facebook data breach explained: Interview
  • Money Inc: 10 Simple Habits for a Successful and Happy Life
  • Forbes: Eight Ways Biotechnology Partnerships Will Affect How Diseases Are Treated
  • Elliott.org: These expert mortgage tips could save you time and money
  • Forbes: What Does The Future Hold For Facebook After Seeing Its Stock Plunge?
  • Elliott.org: What you have to know before you sign an apartment lease
  • LegalShield's "Ladies of Justice" Empower a New Generation of Female Entrepreneurs to Build Their Own Business, Increase Affordable Access to Justice for All
  • Motivational Speaker and Best-Selling Author Grant Cardone, Washington D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine Headline LegalShield’s Leaders @ All Levels Convention
  • LegalShield “Leaders @ All Levels” Convention is Expected to Bring Thousands of Sales Associates to Nashville for Professional Development and Networking

August

  • Investor's Business Daily: Probate: Why Writing A Will Is Important — Avoiding Aretha Franklin's Estate Fate
  • LegalShield Adds Benefits Industry Veteran as Vice President of Sales
  • LegalShield Announces Launch of Largest Spanish-Speaking Attorney Network in the United States
  • LegalShield anuncia el lanzamiento de la mayor red de abogados de habla hispana en los Estados Unidos
  • Yahoo Finance: LegalShield's IDShield Adds New Service Options to Mitigate against Identity Theft and Medical Fraud
  • Money Inc: Throw Everything at It Except the Kitchen Sink
  • Delaware Business Now: DHIN and LegalShield to Launch Innovative Fraud Protection Product
  • Elliott.org: Car buying legal advice you have to know
  • Forbes: 15 Unexpected Consequences Of GDPR
  • Law Technology Today: Legal Portability as the Norm
  • Forbes: Seven Ways Companies Can Protect Private Data Obtained By Bots
  • Forbes: Follow These Fine-Print Examples If You Want To Fail
  • Elliott.org: 5 Things You Wish You Knew About Divorce 

July

  • Money Inc: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
  • Forbes: 8 Ways to Influence Legislation in Tech.
  • Forbes: Read This Before You Sign A Prenuptial Agreement
  • Forbes: How To Protect Yourself From Debt Collectors - And Debt Collection Scams
  • The Wealth Advisor: Beware These New Estate Planning Scams
  • Forbes: What Happens When You Need Small Claims Help?
  • Forbes: Watch Out For These New Speeding Ticket Scams

June

  • Reward Expert: LegalShield Provides Peace of Mind During Turbulent Times
  • AP News: Do you really know what your kid’s doing on that smartphone?
  • Hundreds of Lawyers Who Are Passionate about Eliminating the Justice Gap to Attend the Elevate by LegalShield Conference
  • Money Inc: Improve Your Business and Life with Gratitude
  • CNN Money: How to find a lawyer you can afford

May

  • Forbes: 10 Possible Impacts Of The Facebook Privacy Scandal
  • Money Inc:Too Many Irons in the Fire? It May be Time to Readjust Your Thinking
  • LegalShield Provider Law Firm Attorneys Elected to Group Legal Services Association Board of Directors
  • Yahoo Finance: LegalShield Chief Technology Officer Jack Goldenberg Brings Security Experience to Conference of Western Attorneys General Cyber Security Working Group
  • LegalShield Law Index Points To Rise In Home Construction, But Trade Conflicts Are Driving Up The Cost Of Materials

April

  • Forbes: Culture of Disruption
  • LegalShield CEO Jeff Bell Challenges the Group Legal Services Industry to Improve Advocacy for Lawyers and Citizens
  • Access to Justice for All: Anyone with a Legal Question Can Call LegalShield's Hotline on May 1 and Speak to a Lawyer for Free
  • Chicago Tribune: Three companies explain their subscription-based legal services to the Help Squad
  • Money Inc: A Day Late and a Dollar Short
  • Law Practice Today: State Of The Group Legal Services Industry: What's Trending Today
  • Elliott.org: Worried about getting sued in a lawsuit-happy society?
  • Law Practice Today: Access to Justice Only Starts with Technology
  • LegalShield Membership Reaches a New Record High
  • Yahoo Finance: Housing Market Poised For Rebound - But Potential Tariff Battle And Rising Interest Rates Could Weaken Construction Investment

March

  • Money Inc: Keep Your Chin Up To Success
  • CardRates.com: LegalShield Protects SMB Owners
  • Law Practice Today: How Much Social Media is Enough?
  • LegalShield Honors 5 Top Northeast Law Firms
  • 12 Midwest Law Firms honored by LegalShield
  • Southeast Scores High on LegalShield's List of Top Provider Law Firms
  • Top Southwest Law Firms in 4 States Honored by LegalShield
  • British Columbia and Ontario Law Firms Honored by LegalShield
  • Seeking Alpha: 5 Questions for James Rosseau On LegalShield's Economic Indexes
  • Builder: Index Sees Continued Rise in Housing Starts
  • Business for Home: LegalShield Expects 8,000 Attendees At Annual International Convention
  • Above the Law: It Takes A Village: Prepaid Legal's Contribution To Access To Justice
  • Law Technology Today: Agile for Attorneys, Part ll

February

  • Stone Point Capital to Acquire Majority Stake in LegalShield from MidOcean Partners
  • Forbes: The Future of Legal Services: Putting a Law Firm in the Palm of Your Hand
  • Law Technology Today: Agile for Attorneys
  • Money Inc: What We Learn As Kids
  • Wards Auto: LegalShield's James Rosseau Joins Conference Board Economics Watch Webcast
  • Money Inc: 10 Things You Didn't Know About LegalShield CEO Jeff Bell
  • Law Practice Today: Why Plan for Succession and Retirement, Part ll
  • As 2018 Begins, LegalShield Index Suggest A Rebound In Housing Is Unlikely This Quarter

January

  • Consumer Reports: Time Running Out for ID Protection Freebie from Equifax
  • Money Inc: Build the Dream in 2018
  • Law Technology Today: Making It Right After a Data Breach and ID Theft, Part ll
  • Law Practice Today: Why Plan for Succession and Retirement
  • LegalShield Law Index and its Application to Investment Models to Be Featured at Quandl's Alternative Data Conference
  • NewsOK: LegalShield compares index to others
  • Forbes: Seven Important Steps Law Enforcement and Government Agencies Can Take to Combat Hackers
  • While Consumer Confidence Drops, LegalShield's Consumer Financial Stress Index Continues To Find Household Finances And The Economy Healthy

2017

December

  • Forbes: How to leverage technology to democratize and simplify access to legal protection
  • Washington Post: How to begin investing in real estate – as a landlord
  • HuffPost: ‘Law Night’ Helps Single Mother Find a Way Forward
  • NewsOK: Top Workplaces list includes 27 newcomers, 12 five-time winners
  • NewsOK: Profiles of the winners
  • Money Inc: Why Habits are Ultimately Better Than Goals

November

  • Forbes: Do Tech Companies Need to Take a Stand on Controversial Online Activities?
  • Builder: Legal Index: Consumer Financial Health Remains Strong
  • Money Inc: Five Steps to Achieving Your Goals and Getting Back on Track
  • News and Tribune: It’s not too late to protect yourself from the Equifax data breach, local experts say
  • Law Technology Today: Big Data: LegalShield Law Index Project
  • Business News Daily: 8 Online Legal Resources for Small Businesses

October

  • Forbes: The Wisdom of Data
  • The New York Times: The Post-Equifax Marketing Push: Identity Protection Services
  • Money Inc: Five Tips to Overcome Procrastination
  • Forbes: Is It Wise To Install A Computer In Your Head?
  • Twice.com: Consumer Confidence May Soften, Challenging the Holiday Season
  • Mortgage Professional America: Real Estate Confidence Weakens as Tight Supply Weighs
  • The Ada News: LegalShield Celebrates third annual Founder’s Day. Legal Services Company Remembers Founder Harland C. Stonecipher by Honoring Award Recipients.

September

  • DS News: Index Reveals a Rise in Foreclosure Activity
  • Forbes: Nine Ways You Can Get IT and Sales on the Same Team
  • Los Angeles Times: Lifelock offers to protect you from the Equifax breach – by selling you services provided by Equifax
  • Consumer Affairs: After Equifax breach, consumers show new interest in credit monitoring
  • Forbes: 10 Ways Twitter Can Save Itself From Extinction

August

  • Business2Community: Paying Attention to Economic Indices Can Help Your Business
  • Inc.: Follow These Economic Indicators to Grow Your Company
  • HuffPost: For Consumer Problems, Sometimes the Best Advocate Has a Law Degree
  • Money Inc: 10 Tips to Cultivate Self-Discipline and Good Habits
  • Forbes: Six Password Managing Programs You Should Consider To Secure Your Network

July

  • GLSA Online: LegalShield Campaign for the Citizen: In Life, Law Happens
  • Money Inc: Three Critical Steps to Breaking Bad Habits
  • Barron’s: Consumer Confidence Seen To Be Waning
  • CIO Review: Voluntary Benefits and Data Security

June

  • Bloomberg: How to Protect Your Child From Identity Theft
  • Smart Brief: Why I prefer working for a zebra, not a unicorn
  • Reinventing Professionals: Reinventing Pre-Paid Legal Services and Elevating the Law
  • Small Business Connection: 5 Must-Do Steps for Starting a Business
  • ABA Journal: Prepaid legal services provider LegalShield adapts by ‘adding a layer of technology’

May

  • Money Inc: What It Means To Be An Innovative Company
  • Evolve Law podcast: Jeff Bell of LegalShield

April

  • Money Inc: 10 Steps to Success That Will Always Work

March

  • Journal Record: Periscope: The business of helping people
  • Forbes: Simple Steps to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft
  • Forbes: 9 Challenges Tech Departments Will Face This Year (And How They’ll Solve Them)
  • Money Inc: Leaders must take a LEAP to go from Good to Great
  • The Hill: America is now known as the land of the free and the home of the hacked

February

  • Law360: (An Open Letter to the new FTC Chair on Pyramid Schemes)
  • Rough Notes: (Greater Awareness and Increased Risks Create Growth Opportunities in Voluntary and Core Benefits Markets)

January

  • 14 Free Tools Every Solopreneur Needs
  • Evolve Law Podcast: Jeff Bell from LegalShield
  • The Journal Record: Two Years After Founder's Death, LegalShield Growing with New Audience
  • LegalShield Announced Today that Its Affordable Legal Plan and Identity Theft Solutions Are Now Available in All 50 States Across America
  • MarketWatch: Jeff Bell, CEO of LegalShield Accepted into Forbes Technology Council
  • MarketWatch: Emily B. Rose Joins LegalShield as Vice President, Broker & Partnership Sales
  • Jeff Bell, CEO of LegalShield, Accepted into Forbes Technology Council
  • StreetInsider: Emily B. Rose Joins LegalShield as Vice President, Broker & Partnership Sales
  • Emily B. Rose Joins LegalShield as Vice President, Broker & Partnership Sales
  • LegalShield Membership Jumps
  • LegalShield Hits High Mark on Memberships
  • LegalShield's Membership Grows to an All Time High as the Company Embarks on Its 45th Year

2016

  • Should you pay a monthly fee for legal services like you do to health insurance?
  • John Oliver Won't Make Multi-Level Marketing Ethical
  • Glenn Petersen Joins LegalShield as SVP, Broker and Partnership Sales
  • LegalShield Launches Shake by LegalShield, Bringing Free Legal Forms to Consumers Across North America
  • LegalShield Honors More Than 600 Associates at its Annual International Convention
  • LegalShield Brings Annual International Convention Home to Oklahoma
  • LegalShield Announces Employee Profit Sharing - Two Bonuses to be Paid Annually
  • IDShield Offers Consumers Advice to Protect Their Identities: 655,000 Medical Records Breached and Offered to be Sold on the Dark Web
  • ​New App Connects Directly to an Attorney to Resolve Traffic Tickets with Snap by LegalShield
  • LegalShield Mourns the loss of "The Great" Dave Savula, Long Time Champion and Friend of the Company and Number One Income Earner

  • LegalShield Announces Four Senior-Level Leadership Promotions
  • IDShield Launches All-New App Furthering Consumers' Ability to Guard Against Identity Theft and Get Help When Identity Theft Occurs
  • LegalShield Pilots All-New Legal Plan for Gun Owners in Texas
  • LegalShield Provides Greater Access to Equal Justice and Paves the WAy for the Future of Legal Services with New Products and Plans Announced at its 20th Annual Legal Provider Conference
  • FTC Releases Stats about Identity Theft in 2015; IDShield Supports New FTC Measures
  • Top 100 Cyber Security Companies: Ones to Watch in 2016
  • LegalShield Exits Direct Selling Association
  • #ProtectYourID Helps Consumers and Businesses Protect Data and IDs in Tax Season

2015

  • 5 Voluntary Benefits Your Staff May Appreciate
  • Scotty Monty, August 2015, The Uber of Legal and Identity Theft Services
  • Small Business Digest, June 2015, Five Legal Mistakes that could Kill a Small Business
  • NerdWallet June 1, 2015 5 Online Legal Tools to Help You Start a Business for Less
  • Fox News April 16, 2015 Medical ID Theft more lucrative than Credit Data
  • BenefitsPro March 16, 2015 Anthem hack spurs spike in ID theft insurance, Brokers respond to boom in cyber security demand.
  • Dallas Morning News: The Five: Paperwork that every firm needs
  • NewsRadio 1080 KRLD AM: Hackers Target Mobile Phones
  • WFLA FM Orlando: Hackers in your Pocket

2014

  • How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off While Traveling
  • Yahoo! Travel: How to protect yourself from travel scams this summer
  • CBS MoneyWatch - Don't be victimized on vacation
  • CreditCards.com
  • Kiplinger's
  • MSNMoney
  • TheStreet.com

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