Press Releases by Category Politics, Law & Society
I1connect News: Imperato Cuts Overseas Trip short to attend "Independent, Libert …
Washington D.C. – Today 2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato announced that he was cutting his overseas diplomatic trip short in order to return to the United States.
From Europe, Imperato will travel to Washington D.C. on Tuesday where he will participate in the Green Party Presidential Candidates Debate at the Washington Press Club.
From there Imperato will travel to Reading, Pennsylvania where he will address the Green Party…
Survey Finds Most Americans Favor Deportation for Illegal Immigrants
PROVO, Utah — July 9, 2007 — Thirty-five percent of Americans feel that first priority should be given to legal immigration applicants who have U.S. resident family members — according to a nationwide Qualtrics survey.
Qualtrics survey software, a leader in the market research industry scanned all 50 states on the subject of immigration. The results showed 68 percent of respondents favor deportation as an answer to illegal immigration —…
All-round productive dialog
As is known, on June 30 Germany’s EU presidency came to an end. The EU, under the leadership of Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has developed a new strategy of cooperation between the EU and Central Asia.
A UT correspondent has interviewed the deputy ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Ruediger Bohn.
- What do you think are the perspectives of Uzbek-German cooperation?
- Let me draw your attention…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Elected to Dallas Arts District Alliance Board of Dir …
Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that Scott P. Stolley has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Dallas Arts District Alliance, an umbrella organization that supports the Dallas Arts District and all of its constituent organizations, some of which include the Dallas Museum of Art, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and the Dallas Theater Center.
Stolley is a Partner in Thompson & Knight’s Trial Practice Group and…
Compromise agreement solicitors in London launch new site
Sharpes Solicitors compromise agreement specialists providing expert advice on UK employment law from both the employee and employer’s perspective and they’ve launched a new easy-to-use site providing more information about their services and an overview of compromise agreement.
Chingford, London – Sharpes Solicitors are highly experienced legal professionals advising on compromise agreement, which are the statutory agreements when an employer offers for an employee to mutually terminate the employment relationship…
Hicks Thomas & Lilienstern Recognized Among America's Top Environmental Law Firm …
HOUSTON – The Houston law firm of Hicks Thomas & Lilienstern, LLP, has earned a spot among the nation’s top environmental law firms in the fifth annual listing of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Hicks Thomas is one of 16 Texas firms highlighted for environmental work.
“It is very nice to have our environmental practice recognized by other attorneys,” says Taylor M. Hicks, name partner at the firm. “It…
eBrandz helps Storobin & Associates, P.C. to achieve 150% increase in their webs …
New York based Storobin & Associates, P.C. was searching for a search engine optimization company. Most local NY firms were very expensive. However, they were able to find http://www.eBrandz.com which was quite affordable. eBrandz helped them increase their website traffic by 150 %.
The mission statement of Storobin & Associates, P.C. is to make sure that common man can have the services of a Wall Street lawyer, without the exorbitant prices…
Hicks Thomas & Lilienstern Home to Five of Texas’ Top Young Lawyers
HOUSTON – The Houston law firm of Hicks Thomas & Lilienstern, LLP, is pleased to announce that five firm attorneys have been named to the 2007 listing of Texas Rising Stars.
Partner Matthew C. Rawlinson and associates January Barker, John J. Deis, Andrew K. Meade and Allen H. Rustay earned slots on this year’s list based on their work in business litigation.
This is the fourth time Mr. Rawlinson and Mr.…
China Patent Agents, IP Attorneys & Anti-counterfeiting Service Professionals On …
Geneva, Switzerland. Together with the Da Vinci Association for Inventor's Rights, the law firm of Moetteli & Associates is proud to announce their sponsorship of the web’s first online resource dedicated exclusively to promoting the professional profiles of Chinese qualified Patent, Copyright and Trademark professionals. The site GREAT WALL IP.com (GreatWallIP.com) , operated by Eterna Link Communications of Australia, provides information and resources of interest to patent-minded European or US-based…
Dallas Attorney Mark Werbner Recognized Among Nation's Top Litigators
Only 21 attorneys in history twice selected to prestigious list
DALLAS - For the second time, Mark Werbner, co-founder of the Dallas law firm Sayles Werbner, has been recognized as one of the top litigators in the country in The National Law Journal’s prestigious “Winning” special section.
Mr. Werbner is one of only 10 attorneys in the nation selected to the 2007 list, which was compiled by NLJ editors based on their…
i1connect News: Imperato Calls it Again: Giuliani Says Clinton made 'mistake' wi …
New York, NY – June 28, 2007 – After two years of public statements, 2008 Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato, was finally validated when Rudy Giuliani spoke out against Bill Clinton and the 1993 WTC bombings.
Rudy Giuliani charged yesterday, that former President, Bill Clinton, made a "big mistake" when he failed to see the first World Trade Center attack as an act of terror rather than a mere…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Named Chair of ABA Section of Taxation Real Estate Co …
Texas (June 27, 2007) – The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Partner Kevin Thomason on being named Chair of the Real Estate Committee of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Taxation. His term begins July 2007.
Thomason is a Partner in the Tax Practice Group in Thompson & Knight’s Dallas office. He provides advice and counseling on partnership, corporate,…
i1connect Contacts 2008 Presidential Candidate on What Happened to Chrysler, JP …
New York, NY – June 27, 2007 - With news surfacing yesterday that an approval of the Chrysler-Cerberus deal was imminent, i1connect decided to contact 2008 Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato, to see the status of the workers movement at Chrysler to take control of the company.
When asked about the Chrysler Employee Owned Buyout Committee\'s bid, Imperato responded by stating that JP Morgan Chase has still not provided the committee,…
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Elected State Bar of Texas Tax Section Officers
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Partners Kevin Thomason and Tyree Collier on their election as 2007-2008 officers for the State Bar of Texas Tax Section. Thomason will serve as Section Chair and Collier will be the Section’s Secretary. Their terms begin June 2007.
Thomason is a Partner in the Tax Practice Group in Thompson & Knight’s Dallas office. …
Public Benefit Litigation: Refugee Status of Bangladesh Minorities in India
Santa Clara, California, June 22nd, 2007 – HRCBM announce today that it has filed a writ before the Calcutta High Court for consideration of granting and declaring Bangladesh Minorities, who took shelter in India to escape violence in their home country, as “refugees”.
The writ petition No WP11718w/2007 dated June 19th, 2007 called for Honorable Calcutta High Court comprising chief justice S.S. Nirjhar and Justice Deba Prasad Sengupta at court 1…
i1connect News: Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan to Lead African Agricultu …
New York, NY - June 25, 2007 - Six months after he left the UN, Former United Nations Secretary, General Annan, is to head up an organization set up by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to try to revolutionize the productivity of Africa's millions of small farmers.
Addressing the World Economic Forum in Cape Town , where his role was unveiled, Mr Annan said sub-Saharan Africa was the only…
i1connect News: Blair to Work on Middle East Peace and Interreligious Dialogue
New York, NY - June 25, 2007 - Today, outgoing British Prime Minister met with current Catholic Pope Benedict XVI in Vatican City.
Blair held long talks with Pope Benedict XVI, with the Vatican stop on his farewell tour fueling rumors that he plans to convert to Catholicism. The two men met privately for 25 minutes, and then were joined for further talks by English Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor.…
GARDERE PARTNERS LISTED AMONG CHAMBERS USA's TOP BUSINESS LAWYERS
DALLAS/HOUSTON – For the fourth consecutive year, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP has been recognized as one of the top Texas law firms in Chambers USA’s annual listing of “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.” Additionally, 20 of the firm’s partners were recognized as being among the best in their fields.
Chambers USA, a guide published annually by London-based Chambers & Partners, recognizes the top business law firms and leading individual attorneys in…
i1connect News: Imperato Speaks Out on Weapons Sales
West Palm Beach, FL 6/22/07– During his bi-weekly presidential broadcast, 2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato spoke out regarding international sales of weapons.
\"First of all, the United States and its administration need to recognize the game of ping pong that is being played. It is being played in the West Bank and Gaza. Now it is being played in Iraq. And who is left…
Baron & Budd's Russell Budd Honored With Prestigious Justice Association Award
DALLAS – Attorney Russell Budd of Dallas’ Baron & Budd, P.C., has earned the prestigious Wiedemann Wysocki National Finance Council Award from the American Association for Justice.
Mr. Budd is among only 14 attorneys nationwide to receive the 2007 award, which honors attorneys for their commitment to the legal profession and their efforts to improve the civil justice system.
“I am very honored to be recognized by the American Association for Justice…
Baron & Budd Earns Selection in National Survey as One of the Leading Mass Tort/ …
DALLAS – Dallas-based Baron & Budd, P.C., has earned selection to The Legal 500 listing of the country’s top law firms based on the firm’s work in mass tort claims and class-action litigation.
Baron & Budd is included in The Legal 500’s recently published third volume, which ranks the country’s top litigation firms. Firm clients, other attorneys and judges were interviewed by The Legal 500 staff to determine which firms…
i1connect News: The Imperato Bloomberg Effect on an Independent America
New York, NY 6/21/07– Earlier this week, New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, announced that he was severing his ties with the Republican Party and declaring himself as an independent.
Although widely speculated, Bloomberg\'s announcement was unexpected at this point and has been viewed as the first step towards an independent presidential run.
Now as political pundits and news media anchors debate about whether Michael Bloomberg can win,…
Brian Melton Recognized as Top Corporate Defender In Dallas Business Journal
DALLAS – Lawyers, judges and in-house counsel say that Brian D. Melton, a name partner in the Dallas law firm Shackelford, Melton & McKinley, is one of the top corporate defense lawyers in the DFW area.
The survey conducted by the Dallas Business Journal focuses on qualifications, recent legal successes and overall reputation. Mr. Melton is recognized in a DBJ special report called “The Defenders” that reached newsstands on June…
„CATHOLICS FOR AMNESTY“ ASK FOR DONATIONS TO AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Internet initiative opposes Cardinal Martino
Hanover / Wuppertal, Germany, June 21, 2007 - This Thursday, the Internet initiative „Catholics for amnesty“ went online und asks all Catholics to make donations to amnesty international. With its appeal, the initiative directly opposes Cardinal Martino‘s boycott call. Martino, on his part, had called upon all Catholics and Catholic organizations not to support the human rights organization financially any longer.
Martino, President of the…
Presidential Candidate LIVE Broadcast
West Palm Beach, FL – June 20, 2007 - Today, Imperato for President 2008, the official Presidential Campaign Committee for Daniel Imperato, announced that they will be holding their sixth presidential live broadcast this Wednesday June 20, 2007 at 8pm EST.
Daniel Imperato is currently an independent candidate for the office of President of United States of America, and is seeking the nomination from the Libertarian Party.
During this broadcast, Imperato…
RINF News Reveals Hotel That Banned 9/11 Hero
Five times honoured hero and last man out of the Twin Towers, William Rodriguez, was scheduled to speak in Peterborough, UK, until event organisers were forced to cancel.
William Rodriguez is currently embarking on a European tour, covering much of the UK.
The event venue in Peterborough, the Bull Hotel, has been inundated with telephone calls and emails requesting an explanation from annoyed members of the public, as it is completely unacceptable…
Thompson & Knight Recognized Again by The Legal 500 US
Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce the Firm has been ranked in the third volume of The Legal 500 US. This issue is dedicated to ranking litigation attorneys and firms in the United States, and the Firm’s Environmental Practice was included in the elite group. Thompson & Knight is listed among 14 other firms in this category.
James C. Morriss, Scott D. Deatherage, and…
Secrets the Political Left and Right Won't Tell Americans About the Immigration …
The political right says Senate Bill 1348, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill of 2007, gives illegals amnesty. It says the same thing will happen for 12 million illegals now as did in 1986, and spark an even bigger immigration flow. The right is right - and wrong.
The political left says SB 1348 will adversely affect families of illegals by creating a point system based on skills and…
Turkishpolitix is now online with new interface
Turkishpolitix.com launches new user-friendly interface. The web-portal is dedicated to Turkish politics and aims to be the leading gateway to news, information and knowledge on Turkish affairs. It covers a wide range of topics from foreign policy to domestic affairs.
Today, Turkey as the World’s 19th largest economy is a rapidly developing country, an emergent market, and a regional power with the second largest army in the NATO. On 3 October…
2008 Independent Libertarian Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato to Attend 20 …
Washington D.C. 6/13/07– As a gesture for multipartisan relations, 2008 Independents Libertarian Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato has agreed to attend the 2008 NRCC (National Republican Congressional Committee) President\'s Dinner with United States President George W. Bush.
Tonight\'s dinner will take place at the Washington Convention Center at 7pm. Several key members of Congress are expected to attend along with business leaders from across the country.
…
Yet Another Manifestation of Humanism
13.06.2007 - Andijan, Uzbekistan - On June 12 the consideration of the application of appeal on the case of Gulbakhor Turaeva took place in the city of Andijan. She has been charged on several articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in particular, the encroachment on the constitutional order of the country, producing or dissemination of materials, which contain the threat to public security and social order,…
Iranian-American publication refutes Lieberman's plan for attacking Iran, asking …
Los Angeles, June 13, 2007: Los Angeles based Amrikaee Magazine has made a strong statement in condemning the comments made by Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut last Sunday in encouraging a military strike against Iran. The publisher of the Iranian-American publication has gone further in an open letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, asking her to visit Tehran and meet with local officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and President…
Congressional Hearings Focus on FDA’s Handling of Avandia
At a June 6, 2007, congressional hearing, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was questioned on its handling of the dangers associated with GlaxoSmithKline’s diabetes drug Avandia.
Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.), chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, accused the FDA of being to lax in monitoring the safety of Avandia. He said the FDA never completed a required post-market study of the drug, constituting “a major failure of…
Mark Werbner Named One of Dallas’ Top Business Defense Attorneys
DALLAS – Attorney Mark Werbner of Dallas’ Sayles Werbner has earned a spot among the Dallas Business Journal’s “The Defenders” listing of Dallas’ elite defense attorneys.
Mr. Werbner is one of five attorneys profiled in the newspaper’s June 8 special section. To compile the list, Dallas Business Journal reporters interviewed general counsel, judges and attorneys from across the Dallas/Fort Worth area in order to identify the area’s top defense counsel.
“When a…
Perfect Home Living Adds New Director of Investigations
Today's financial lenders may find themselves under the microscope for loans that aggravate incidents of real estate fraud. Perfect Home Living adapting to market change has added a Director of Investigations to assist lenders with this problem area.
Salt Lake City, UT / Press Release / -- Steve Ketter, the number one private investigator formerly with…
El candidato presidencial para el 2008 del partido Libertariano Daniel Imperato …
West Palm Beach FL – 7 de Junio del 2007- Hoy, Imperato para el presidente 2008, el comité presidencial oficial de la campaña de Daniel Imperato, a anunciado que sostendrán su quinto debate y difusión presidencial en vivo este jueves de 7 de junio del 2007 en los 8pm EST.
Daniel Imperato es actualmente un candidato independiente a la oficina del presidente de los Estados Unidos de América, y…
2008 Independent Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato to Hav …
West Palm Beach, FL – June 7, 2007 - Today, Imperato for President 2008, the official Presidential Campaign Committee for Daniel Imperato, announced that they will be holding their fifth presidential live broadcast this Thursday June 7, 2007 at 8pm EST.
Daniel Imperato is currently an independent candidate for the office of President of United States of America, and is seeking the nomination from the Libertarian Party.
During this broadcast, Imperato…
New Website Helps Writers and Authors Understand Copyright Law in Plain English
ResearchCopyright.com, a free online resource providing copyright information, has debuted at ResearchCopyright.com, to help writers and authors understand the complexities and myths of copyright law in plain, simple language.
ResearchCopyright.com is the brainchild of Bill Hadley, a professional journalist who specializes in copyright law; he is the author of the book, "Online Copyright Manual for Everyone." Hadley has compiled everything he knows on copyright law into a friendly online newspaper format.…
Imperato Warns about Terrorism from South America, JFK Terror Plot Foiled
New York 6/5/07— A suspected terrorist cell planned a \"chilling\" attack to destroy John F. Kennedy International Airport, kill thousands of people and trigger an economic catastrophe by blowing up a jet fuel artery that runs through populous residential neighborhoods, authorities said Saturday.
Three men were arrested, and one was being sought in Trinidad on Saturday. In an indictment charging the four men, one of them is quoted as…
Juvenile Justice - No Kids Play
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere and today we have a juvenile being branded as a serial killer by media all over India.
Since 02/06/07, the media in India has been extensively covering and sensationalizing the case of a nine-year-old juvenile who has allegedly killed three children in the past one year. The press has branded him as a ‘serial killer’; it has gone to the extent of publishing…
Federal Elections Commission (FEC) Equal Time Used Only for Democrats and Republ …
***an i1connect News Editorial***
With political jockeying at an all time high for the upcoming presidential election, some have wondered where the \"equal-time\" clause has gone for FEC (Federal Elections Commission) registered candidates.
Originally, the equal time clause was created to provide all legal candidates for office equal access to television exposure. This was later limited to provide this privilege to only the two major parties.…
Imperato For President Names Lou Jasikoff As New Jersey Campaign Coordinator
Trenton, NJ – Today, Imperato for President 2008, official campaign of 2008 Independent Libertarian Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato, announced that they have added Lou Jasikoff as their New Jersey Campaign Coordinator.
The Imperato for President 2008 campaign released the following statement on the appointment,
\"We are pleased to have Mr. Jasikoff on the team. He is someone who brings valuable political experience to the team, having run…
Imperato Calls it Again: US military seeks ceasefires in Iraq
West Palm Beach , FL - After 18 months of calling out to our Administration, 2008 Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato, has finally had the first steps of his Iraq plan implemented: cease-fire.
According to published reports by the Financial Times, US military officers in Iraq are attempting to negotiate ceasefires with some insurgent groups that have been responsible for the violence in the country.
Lt General Raymond Odierno, commander of ground…
i1connect News: Imperato Supports Poppy Eradication in Afghanistan
Recent reports from London-based Financial Times, have the United States new poppy eradication program coming under fire from Afghan President Hamid Karzai as well as member of the international community.
Detractors of the US policy contend that the plan will incite more Taliban insurgency with the destruction of the opium crop which accounts for roughly one-third of Afghanistan\'s GDP.
In the United States, 2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato has long…
"Paul Revere Rides" Blog launches, giving Americans a ready resource to understa …
“Americans are less secure than they believe themselves to be,” Hart-Rudman Commission report, 2000. Snap forward to 2006. Jeff Hohlstein became alarmed after reading “War Footing,” by Frank Gaffney. It was chilling and in some cases unbelievable. After doing his own research, Hohlstein found Gaffney’s book to be quite credible. And scary. He also found that the Hart-Rudman statement is truer today than ever before.
“Americans are poorly informed by the…
Imperato Calls it Again: Russian Relations turn Pale
West Palm Beach, FL 6/04/07- Russian President, Vladimir Putin, launched a stinging attack yesterday on US \"imperialism\" moments after holding a meeting in Moscow with Greek President, Karolos Papoulias, during which the two men confirmed stronger ties between Greece and Russia.
A day after Moscow tested a new strategic ballistic missile, the Russian leader also accused the USA of sparking a new arms race between the two countries.
\"We…
Imperato dice que "ahora está el tiempo" con Cuba
West Palm Beach 6/04/07, FL - después de informes publicados confirmó a presidente de Cuba, Fidel Castro, está en su manera a una recuperación completa, el candidato presidencial, Daniel Imperato para el 2008, llamó a una reunión inmediata con Fidel Castro.
\"Ahora está el tiempo,\" Imperato indico. \"hemos esperado demasiado tiempo para reparar las indiferencias con nuestro vecino, el cual se encuentra a tan solo 90 millas al sur.…
Imperato Says "Now is the Time" with Cuba
West Palm Beach, FL – After published reports confirmed that Cuba\'s President, Fidel Castro, is on his way to a full recovery, 2008 Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato, called for an immediate meeting with Fidel Castro.
\"Now is the time,\" stated Imperato. \"We have waited far too long to mend the fence with our neighbor 90 miles to the south. Cuba could be a very important ally and…
Imperato lo llama otra vez: Apuro en África del Este
West Palm Beach, FL 6/4/07 Después de la reciente actividad en Somalia y África del este, i1connect tomó la época de ver los qué EE.UU. actuales tuvo que decir el candidato presidencial Daniel Imperato sobre la región.
Un buque de guerra de ESTADOS UNIDOS atacó una blanco sospechada de Qaeda del al en Somalia norteña el viernes, el CNN divulgado, y las colinas golpeadas los misiles dichas los residentes adonde los…
Imperato Calls it again: Trouble in East Africa
West Palm Beach, 6/04/07 FL – After the recent activity in Somalia and East Africa, i1connect took the time to see what current US Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato had to say about the region.
A U.S. warship attacked a suspected al Qaeda target in northern Somalia on Friday, CNN reported, and residents said missiles pounded hills where foreign jihadists fled after clashing with local forces.
Those suspects were…
