Press Releases by Category Politics, Law & Society
Weitz & Luxenberg Wins $25 Million in Mesothelioma Verdict
November 29, 2006, New York, NY—In its ongoing effort to hold corporations responsible for recklessly exposing workers to the lethal toxin asbestos, Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. obtained a jury verdict ordering DaimlerChrysler AG to pay $25 million to a New York City brake reliner who lost his right lung to mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by asbestos.
Chrysler, the world’s fifth-largest automaker, was found to have acted in “reckless disregard for…
Overweight Women Warned About Using Birth Control Patch
FORT WORTH – The maker of the Evra* birth control patch sold in Canada is warning women there that they are at “particularly high risk” of developing blood clots if they are overweight and use the drug.
Canadian drug manufacturer Janssen-Ortho Inc. also says women should not expose the Evra birth control patch to sources of heat such as saunas and whirlpools, based on what the company calls a theoretical risk…
The Invisible Invasion of Extremist Groups
South America (TheHotStory PR), November 27, 2006 - Van Dorian’s recently released fictional thriller, The Invisible Invasion brings to light an issue that concerns us all. The plot centers around an extremist group, known as The Radicals, whose mission is to finish what they consider left-over business from previous war. As part of an insidious global takeover, The Radicals set up secret cells in…
Internetplattform "Aktion Grundeinkommen" eröffnet
Vor wenigen Tagen wurde eine neue Internetplattform in Betrieb genommen, die ihren Nutzern Möglichkeiten zur Verfügung stellt, untereinander zwecks Organisation von parteiunabhängigen Diskussionen, Veranstaltungen, Aktionen usw. zum gesellschaftspolitischen Reformvorschlag eines bedingungslosen Grundeinkommens in Kontakt zu treten.
Unter einem bedingungslosen Grundeinkommen wird eine steuerfinanzierte Einkommenszahlung verstanden, die ohne jegliche Bedingungen an alle Bürger von der Wiege bis zur Bahre ausgezahlt wird und hoch genug ist, um davon leben zu können, ohne einer…
Auschwitz survivor’s story gets attention on Squidoo
The story about Eugeniusz Tytyk who as a political prisoner spent five years in the Nazi concentration camps and prisons during WWII (including eleven months in Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp) is getting attention on the Internet.
Thanks to Squidoo – the Web-content platform created by Seth Godin – Eugeniusz’s inspiring story is quickly getting worldwide exposure with visitors coming not only from the Internet powerhouses like the US, Great Britain and Canada,…
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan
23.11.2006 - The inclusion of Uzbekistan by the U.S. State Department in the so-called list of “states, which cause a particular concern in the sphere of observance of religious freedoms” was received by the broad public of our country at least with a perplexity. This step once again demonstrates the one-sided approach and “double standards” of the American foreign policy institution with regard to such pressing issues as freedom of…
Serious 2008 Presidential Contender Imperato Speaks out on Iraq, Bush, Dems and …
West Palm Beach, FL – November 22, 2006 – Today 2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato issued a statement on Iraq, President Bush, and Democrats and Republicans.
\"First of all, after the wave of publicity pertaining to the 2006 election and the Democrat takeover of the House and Senate, I have stayed quiet knowingly that my input may have not been heard loudly enough during that hectic time. …
Driving Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
The holiday season is going to be busy with people driving on the roads. You can protect yourself and your family by following safe driving tips. Jonathan Stein, a personal injury attorney in Elk Grove, CA, has provided a list of safe driving tips based on his experience as an attorney and a former insurance adjuster.
Before getting on the road, Stein suggests a little preventative maintenance. First, check all…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Elected President of Texas State History Museum Found …
Thompson & Knight is pleased to announce that Victor Alcorta III has been elected President of the Texas State History Museum Foundation. His term begins January 2007.
Mr. Alcorta has served on the Texas State History Museum Foundation statewide Board of Trustees since 2003, the Executive Committee since 2005, and currently serves on the Executive Committee as President-Elect.
Mr. Alcorta is a partner in the Government Relations practice group in the…
Kush and Associates Joins Imperato for President 2008
Imperato hires political consulting firm.
Runnemede, NJ (November 20, 2006) – Global business leader, Papal Knight and leading 2008 Independent Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato, has hired the political consulting firm, Kush and Associates, LLC to manage his campaign.
Kush and Associates has provided political consulting and campaign management in municipal, state and federal races across the country and in 2004 worked internationally, helping the Russian Federation bring a gift…
Kush y los asociados se unen a Imperato para el Presidente 2008
Imperato emplea a una firma para consulta política
Runnemede, el líder de negocio global de NJ (20 de noviembre del 2006) -, El caballero Papal y candidato presidencial Independientes para el 2008, Daniel Imperato, ha empleado a una firma de consulta politica, al Kush y a asociados LLC, para manejar su campaña.
Kush y los asociados han proporcionado consultas políticas y la gerencia de la campaña en municipal del estado…
Rudy's Bar-B-Q Settles Infringement Lawsuit Against Copycat Competitor
Austin -- The owners of Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q restaurants have resolved a copyright and trade dress dispute with the creators of a Missouri-based competitor called Woody’s. The Woody’s operators and Tri-State Construction, the architect and general contractor responsible for building the restaurant, have agreed to change the restaurant’s look and feel so that it is no longer a virtual copy of Rudy’s. The Woody's defendants also…
Imperato para el presidente del 2008 nombra Kush y se asocia con nuevos consejer …
Nueva York – 16 de noviembre del 2006 - Hoy, Imperato para el presidente 2008 anuncio que ha firmado a Kush y asociados, una firma que consultaba política con las oficinas en Nuevo-Jersey y New México, para el trabajo consultivo político con la campaña presidencial de Daniel Imperato.
Recientemente, la firma de Kush trabajabó con un republicano que buscaba el nombramiento 2008. Antes de eso Kush y los asociados trabajaron…
Imperato For President 2008 Names Kush and Associates as New Political Advisors
New York – November 16, 2006 - Today, Imperato for President 2008 announced that it has signed Kush and Associates, a political consulting firm with offices in New Jersey and New Mexico, for political advisory work with Daniel Imperato\'s presidential campaign.
Most recently, the firm was working with a Republican seeking the 2008 nomination. Prior to that Kush and Associates has worked with and advised political candidates in state and…
Munck Butrus Shareholder Honored As One of America's Leading Lawyers
DALLAS – Munck Butrus, P.C. co-founder William A. Munck has earned a spot among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America.
Lawdragon is a quarterly publication and Web site focused on the legal industry. It publishes guides to the country’s top lawyers, and provides an online rating guide for attorneys. To compile the Leading Lawyers in America, the publication utilized online balloting and independent research involving interviews with thousands of lawyers nationwide.…
Plaintiff in Dallas Federal Lawsuit says U.S. Gun Control Laws Unconstitutional
DALLAS – A United States citizen who now lives in Great Britain has joined with the country’s leading gun owner rights organization in a federal lawsuit that says nonresident citizens are unfairly being targeted by existing laws that restrict gun ownership to those who live in the U.S.
Attorneys William B. Mateja, a principal in the Dallas and Washington, D.C., offices of Fish & Richardson P.C., and Alan Gura of Alexandria,…
Understanding European and U.S. Patent Litigation
On 12-13 February 2007 FORUM will hold the course \"Understanding European and U.S. Patent Litigation\" in Heidelberg and on 13-14 June 2007 in Paris.
Patent owners and accused infringers alike must tailor their litigation strategies to the unique laws and procedures of the forum country. This course explores the differences between U.S. and European patent litigation, providing attendees with the tools they need to make important forum-based strategic decisions. From initial…
U.S. Discovery - Where the battle is often won or lost
A small medical device company in Ohio successfully defended its intellectual property against a Fortune 50 company. The dispute spanned 12 years and 2 oceans, and produced 3 separate settlements, totaling $7M, and a lengthy non-compete. Yet, the U.S. district court never made a single decision on the merits. How did this happen? It happened via the tactical advantages achieved through U.S. dicovery, with critical help supplied by parallel efforts…
Daniel Imperato, expreso sus preocupaciones con la fricción entre los Estados Un …
Mientras que atendía a la Asamblea General de la O.N.U, 2008 el candidato presidencial Independiente, Daniel Imperato, expreso sus preocupaciones con la fricción entre los Estados Unidos, Irán y el presidente Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Nueva York, NY - de septiembre el 22 de 2006 - "invito hoy a la gente americana a que se den cuenta de que las relaciones vigorosas y agotadoras entre Irán y presidente Ahmadinejad están en un curso…
Weitz & Luxenberg Wins $8 Million in Obstetrical Malpractice Case
November 14, 2006, New York, NY—Medical errors account for nearly 100,000 deaths each year, estimates the Institute of Medicine, a Washington-based policy research organization. Many other patients live with debilitating conditions after falling victim to such negligence. Toward its ongoing dedication to hold doctors and other medical professionals accountable for the tragic injuries they inflict with substandard care, Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C., one of the leading medical malpractice and personal…
El proximo Presidente de América, Daniel Imperato, boleta Independiente
Mientras que en un viaje global, el Sr. Imperato se ha tomado el tiempo para dirigirse a la gente americana de nuevo con su posición respecto a Iraq. "esta declaración debe servir como punto del recordatorio de mi mensaje pasado, perteneciendo a la colocación coreana con respecto a Kim Jong Il de Corea del norte que estalla una bomba en la Ki-Luna de la interdicción del día sintió bien al…
Imperato honra a nuestros soldados en el día de los veterano
Los Ángeles, CA - Noviembre:10 del 2006 - Hoy, el candidato presidencial Independiente para el 2008 Daniel Imperato, se tomó la oportuidad hoy para honrar a nuestros soldados en el día del veterano.
"Primero que todo, quisiera decir que si no fuera por los hombres y mujeres valientes que sirven a este país, nosotros hoy no estaríamos aquí para celebrar la libertad que gozamos a diario. Nuestros soldados…
Imperato Honors Our Soldiers on Veteran's Day
Los Angeles, CA – November 10, 2006 – Today, the leading 2008 Independent Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato, took time to honor our soldiers on Veteran\'s Day.
\"First of all, I would like to say that if it weren\'t for the brave men and women that serve this country, we would not be here to celebrate the freedom that we enjoy everyday. Our soldiers have sacrificed their lives…
GovInfoFinder.com Government Information Website Launched
Auburn, Ca November 13, 2006 -- The Internet has changed the way citizens access their government. People all over the world are not only looking for government information but also more efficient ways to access that information and unless you know where and how to look that information can elude you.
\"This is why GovInfoFinder.com was created.\" Founder Neil Bartlett says, \"We want to help people who are looking for Government…
WBCSD outlines key elements for future climate framework
Nairobi, 8 November 2006 - The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) will present to the Conference of the Parties to the Climate Change Convention (COP 12) possible options for action within a revised international framework to urgently address energy and climate challenges. The WBCSD calls on governments to create the predictable long-term framework conditions required for business to invest in a sustainable energy future.
“Before business invests, it evaluates…
New Ortho Evra Cases Show Problems Continue
FORT WORTH – Life-threatening problems and complications among women using the Ortho Evra birth control patch continue, as demonstrated by the latest lawsuits filed against the drug’s manufacturer, Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ).
The lawsuits claim more than 40 women using the Ortho Evra patch have experienced health problems, including blood clots and other difficulties. One case filed this week reports that a woman using…
Baron & Budd, P.C. Attorney Denyse Clancy to Speak At Harris Martin Benzene Liti …
DALLAS, Texas (November 2, 2006) - Denyse Clancy, an attorney with the law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C., will speak at the Harris Martin Benzene Litigation Conference being held today and tomorrow in Miami.
Clancy will speak about building and defending a warnings case. Clancy is an attorney in the toxic tort litigation section of Baron & Budd and devotes her practice to representing individuals with leukemia and lymphoma…
Sign the Petition to Legalize Online Gambling
This is a call to protest, to every American citizen that is tired of having their rights striped away one at a time, by a government that seems to worry more about getting reelected then improving the lives of its citizens.
The new online gambling ban is causing quite a stir, and many Americans have started to complain, so one man has decided to take on the American Government and fight…
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Receive ‘Top Super Lawyer’ Honor
Thompson & Knight is pleased to congratulate its attorneys awarded the ‘Top Super Lawyer’ status by Texas Monthly in its October ‘Super Lawyers’ issue. This honor is in addition to being named ‘Texas Super Lawyer’ by the publication.
Partners Rhett G. Campbell (Corporate Reorganization and Creditors’ Rights) and R. David Wheat (Tax) are among the Top 100 Texas Super Lawyers for receiving the highest point totals on the 2006…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Elected to Chairman of BigBrothers BigSisters Board o …
Thompson & Knight is pleased to announce that William (Bill) Everitt Hopkins has been elected to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors for BigBrothers BigSisters of Central Texas for the 2006-2007 term. BigBrothers BigSisters of Central Texas is a non-profit organization dedicated to help children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships.
Mr. Hopkins is a partner in the Health Law Department of Thompson & Knight’s…
Thompson & Knight’s 2006 New Associates
Thompson & Knight is pleased to announce the addition of 22 new associates* in its Austin, Dallas, and Houston offices.
Austin Office
Schuyler B. Marshall V joined the Firm’s Trial practice group in Austin. He received a B.A. in Philosophy, cum laude, from Washington & Lee University in 2000 and a J.D., with honors, from The University of Texas School of Law in 2006.
Dallas Office
Jesse E. Betts joined the Firm’s Corporate…
PA Poll: Casey 49%; Santorum 42%
Rendell Leads Swann 57% to 37%; President’s Approval At 35%
Atlanta, GA/October 24, 2006 – Strategic Vision, LLC, an Atlanta-headquartered public relations and public affairs agency, announced the results of a three-day poll of 1200 likely voters in Pennsylvania on various political issues. The poll has a margin of error of ±3 percentage points. For the poll, 576 (48%) identified themselves as Democrats; 504 (42%) identified themselves as Republicans; and…
America's Next President, Daniel Imperato, Independent ticket, Speaks on Rice, R …
London, England- October 22, 2006 - In a statement from London, 2008 American Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato, spoke out on Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, the Shiia situation in Iraq, and US leadership.
While on a global tour, Mr. Imperato has taken the time to address the American people once again with his position on Iraq.
\"This statement should serve as a point of reminder from my last message, pertaining to the…
Daniel Imperato, 2008 Independent Presidential Candidate, Speaks out on UN Secre …
London England, - October 20, 2006 – Today, 2008 United States Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato, took time to speak out on his position regarding North Korea and the positioning of new UN Secretary-General-Designate Ban Ki-Moon amidst high level business and political meetings.
Imperato first reached out to congratulate Ban Ki-Moon, the new Secretary General, who is slatted to replace Kofi Annan at the beginning of next year, but exhibited…
Seminar provides introduction to key issues arising in RSL development projects …
Manches in Oxford announces upcoming seminars based on Social Housing issues including Successful Development, A legal update for supported housing and Streamlining the charging process.
Oxford, UK – Manches LLP – a leading law firm in London and the Thames Valley announces upcoming seminars based on the issue of Social Housing. The three seminars are to cover topics including Successful Development, A legal update for supported housing and Streamlining the charging…
Dallas Designer Dubs Her New Line of Apparel, 'FoleyGate'
Dallas, TX October 16, 2006 – Since the resignation of Mark Foley on September 29, 2006, FoleyGate could soon be dubbed the biggest catch phrase since Watergate, also filled with secrets, lies and cover-ups.
Merchandise about the Mark Foley scandal is popping up everywhere and a Dallas Designer is the first to dub her designs \'FoleyGate\'. \'FoleyGate\' apparel, caps, buttons, stickers and other merchandise can be purchased from the online shop…
Imperato For President 2008 Releases Brooks and Refocuses on Campaign Finance an …
West Palm Beach, FL – October 16, 2006 – Today the Imperato For President 2008 Campaign announced that it has released Webster Brooks from its 2008 ticket and is refocusing the campaign on building a national team and campaign finance.
“A strategic decision has been made in the Imperato For President 2008 campaign has been made to focus on campaign finance. Ballot Access is not possible in almost 90%…
THOMPSON & KNIGHT ASSISTS OIL AND GAS CLIENT IN $850 MILLION DOLLAR ‘DEAL OF THE …
Thompson & Knight LLP served as lead legal counsel in the sale of the Colombian subsidiary, Omimex de Colombia, Ltd.(“Omimex”), of Omimex Resources, a Ft. Worth based oil and gas company.
In this transaction, India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) purchased 100% of Ominex. This is the first acquisition made jointly by ONGC and Sinopec.
Omimex has oil & gas operations exclusively in…
New Website Is Dedicated to the United States In Bible Prophecy
Visitors to americascomingjudgment.com will learn about the end time events of Bible prophecy which come from the Book of Revelation. They'll learn that the Bible predicts many events for the world. These include: a coming tribulation upon the world, a beast government identified by the number 666, a one world government and one world religion or New World Order (NWO), and a world ruler known as the Antichrist. The Bible…
Thompson & Knight Receives ‘Legal Standard of Excellence’ Award for Web Site
Thompson & Knight LLP was recently honored with the “Legal Standard of Excellence” Award sponsored by The Web Marketing Association for its Web site (www.tklaw.com).
“We are pleased to be recognized for our Web site redesign efforts. Our goal was to create a client-friendly, informative, and easy to navigate site that would demonstrate the significant expertise and client-focused culture of the Firm,” says Greg W. Curry, the Firm’s Marketing Partner.…
Presidential Candidate Imperato Sends Condolences to Vietnam and the Philippines
October 3, 2006 – Sweeping through the central coast of Vietnam and the Philippines this weekend, the violent winds and rain of Typhoon Xangsane caused the deaths of at least 120 people in the Philippines and Vietnam and left tens of thousands homeless. After learning of the tragedy, 2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato (www.daniel2008.com) offered his condolences to the people of the Philippines and Vietnam.
“My heartfelt sympathies go out the…
Ten Thompson & Knight Attorneys Selected for Lawdragon’s Leading Lawyers in Amer …
Thompson & Knight congratulates its ten attorneys who were named by the legal services information company Lawdragon to its list of “Leading Lawyers in America.” The Lawdragon 3000 represents less than one percent of the legal profession, and from the list of 3000, the company selects 500 attorneys to whom are bestowed their highest ranking. The company describes its list as the most elite group of legal professionals…
Imperato Speaks on Clinton and Bin Monica
Los Angeles – September 28, 2006 – In light of the recent controversy surrounding former President Bill Clinton’s comments to Chris Wallace on Fox News, 2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato spoke about the facts surrounding the Clinton administration’s history on terror.
“I stand up to the people of the United States and the rest of the world to address what I believe was one of the worst downfalls…
On the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on microfinancing
Draft of the Law was adopted by Legislative Chamber on June 21, 2006 and sent to the Senate on June 30, 2006. The Law was approved by the Senate on August 25, 2006 and signed by President on September 15, 2006. The Law consists of 25 articles.
Main goal of the Law is to regulate the relations in the sphere of development of the market of microfinance services, satisfy the needs…
Vatican News: Papal Knight Speaks on Pope Benedict XVI and Religious Freedom
Los Angeles – September 24, 2006 - Today Papal Knight and 2008 US Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato spoke out regarding the recent statements of Pope Benedict XVI and religious freedom.
“I call on the world today, particularly the Christians and the Muslims, to realize that our Pope Benedict XVI has made a mistake in addressing the issue of Prophet Muhammad during his trip to his hometown Regensburg, Germany. …
71 Thompson & Knight Attorneys Honored in The Best Lawyers in America
TEXAS (September 20, 2006) – Thompson & Knight is pleased to congratulate its 71 attorneys who were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 (Copyright 2006 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.).
Published since 1983, The Best Lawyers in America is widely regarded as the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States. The Best Lawyers lists, representing 80 specialties in…
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Listed in 2007 Chambers Global Directory
Thompson & Knight congratulates Alexandre R. Chequer and Hassan Yassine who are included in the 2007 Chambers Global “Leaders in their Field” legal directory. Chambers Global features attorneys who are strongly recommended through in-depth interviews with peers and clients. For the current Global directory, over 6,500 of these interviews were conducted in 170 countries worldwide by a team of 30 full-time researchers over a period of 12 months.…
Leading Independent Presidential Candidate Imperato Speaks Out at UN General Ass …
West Palm Beach, FL – September 20, 2006 – From the halls of the United Nations General Assembly, 2008 Independent President Candidate Daniel Imperato responded to the inflammatory remarks made by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez during today\'s UN session.
\"I stand up today from the United Nations General Assembly in New York and call out today to the people of the USA., Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, and the…
Immigration Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Café Express, Wendy's
DALLAS - A class action immigration lawsuit has been filed against Café Express, its parent company Wendy’s International, Inc and its former law firm on behalf of nearly 100 undocumented employees who were fired last week.
According to the lawsuit, the restaurant defendants and the Houston-based law firm missed a 2001 deadline to file paperwork that could have allowed the employees to become permanent U.S. residents. The employees then were fired…
Australia's Working Holiday Scheme Draws In Immigrants
15 September 2006, Victoria, Australia--- Incidental Employment. Does that sound nifty or what? As if, finally, fate and chance have favored you to find that elusive job. But with Australia's working holidaymaker scheme, that's exactly what you are entitled to.
If your visa qualifies for Australia and you're all set to go, then that's good. But wouldn't it be great too if you could earn…
