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Christian Conservative Independent Third Party Candidate Daniel Imperato Weighs …
West Palm Beach, FL – (i1connect News) – October 2, 2007 – The tide of America is turning. What was once a race dominated by big bank accounts, big names, and high spending, has now shifted to a race led by principle.
A look at the current field of third party candidates yields only one candidate that truly believes in Christian socially conservative principles.
That candidate is…
New Matchmaking Site Increases Odds of Finding Mr. or Mrs. Right
CupidsOnlineDating.com Sheds a Whole New Light on Matchmaking Sites, Making the Process of Finding the Right Site to Use, Less Complicated Than Finding That Special Someone
Austin, TX – October 2, 2007 – Searching for Mr. or Mrs. Right? If you haven’t noticed lately, there is an onslaught of matchmaking sites racing to the online dating market with numerous and varied promises of accurately matching couples. But with so many to…
Weitz & Luxenberg Lawyers Respond to Study Casting Further Doubt on Avandia
October 1, 2007, New York, NY— A further pall has been cast over Avandia, a drug for Type 2 diabetes. A new study has found that long-term use of the pharmaceutical increases heart attack risk by more than 40 percent and doubles the chance of heart failure. These findings are nearly identical to that of another recent scientific analysis out this spring.
“Millions of people with diabetes trusted Avandia to…
McKool Smith Principals Earn Spots Among America’s Top Lawyers
DALLAS – McKool Smith co-founder Mike McKool Jr. and firm principal Samuel F. Baxter are being honored among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America. This marks the second year that both have earned spots on the listing of the country’s top attorneys.
Among all practicing U.S. attorneys, less than one-tenth of one percent were included in the Lawdragon 500. Those earning selection to the list include private lawyers from a…
Dallas Attorney Jeff Rasansky Named One of Nation’s Top Lawyers
DALLAS – Dallas attorney Jeff Rasansky is adding yet another honor to his long list of professional accomplishments after being named among the 2007 Lawdragon Leading Lawyers in America.
“To be named among the top attorneys in the country is a very special honor,” says Mr. Rasansky. “Our firm is proud of the work we do for the people we represent, and I’m glad to know that I am recognized…
Mark Lanier Honored As One of Texas’ Top Ten Attorneys
HOUSTON – Houston trial lawyer Mark Lanier, founder of The Lanier Law Firm, has earned a spot among the Top 10 attorneys in Texas, as determined in a statewide survey published in the October issues of Texas Monthly and Texas Super Lawyers magazines.
The Top 10 ranking is in addition to Mr. Lanier’s inclusion on the annual Texas Super Lawyers list. Mr. Lanier has appeared on the prestigious list each year…
Independent Long Island (ILI) Project Now Accepts "51st State" Scenario
The Governor pro tempore of the Independent Long Island (ILI) project, the Most Rev. Dr. Cesidio Tallini, announced today that while the project's emphasis is to create a viable and independent new country, and to secede from the United States, the proposal for Independent Long Island statehood -- "51st state" scenario -- suggested by some project supporters, will also be seriously considered as an alternative to full secession if it…
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Appointed to TADC Leadership
Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce Greg W. Curry has been elected Executive Vice President and Jackie Robinson has been elected Director at Large of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel (TADC) for 2007-2008.
Curry is a Partner in Thompson & Knight’s Trial Practice Group and focuses his practice on general commercial, oil and gas, and environmental litigation matters. He has an active trial practice, having secured high-value…
New North Carolina Web Magazine Serves as a Tribute to the Modern Southern Belle
Greenville, NC, September 20, 2007 – Indigo Read LLC today announced the recent launch of a new Web magazine serving the North Carolina region. The woman-centered publication, aptly titled GAL Magazine (Grow and Learn Magazine), strives to provide uplifting, inspirational, and motivational articles and resources for the modern southern woman, ranging from support of local businesses to shared experiences and mentoring. The magazine, officially launched on September 1st, can be…
Daniel Sheehan Singled Out as One of Nation's Top Attorneys
DALLAS - In yet another professional honor, Dallas attorney Daniel Sheehan has joined the ranks of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America.
Published four times annually, Lawdragon catalogs the best attorneys in the nation, and provides an online rating guide for lawyers. The Fall 2007 issue published in October will feature The 500 Leading Lawyers in America.
\"Those of us who choose to do this kind of work aren\'t in it…
Texas Man Sues Medtronic in "Body-Snatching" Case
Patient received stolen piece of bone during neck surgery procedure
FORT WORTH, Texas – A Texas man has filed a lawsuit against the billion-dollar medical technology company Medtronic Inc. (NYSE:MDT) for fraud and negligence in a “body-snatching” scheme that left him with a stolen piece of bone in his neck.
In addition to Minneapolis, Minn.-based Medtronic, the complaint filed in Supreme Court of the State of New York also names as defendants…
US Congress must recognize Taiwan as an insular area of the USA
The Taiwan Civil Democratic Party, Taiwan Defense Alliance, Taiwan Nation Party, Farmers\' Party, and other members of the Taiwan Civil Alliance have called on the members of the US Congress to recognize Taiwan as an insular area of the United States of America.
Taiwan had been ceded to Japan in 1895, and after the period of WWII in the Pacific there are no international legal documents which can definitively…
Thompson & Knight Expands Trial Practice with White Collar Crime Experts
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce Michael McCrum and Marina Garcia Marmolejo have joined the Firm as Of Counsel in the Trial Practice Group in the Firm’s Austin office. Collectively, they bring more than 30 years of legal experience to Thompson & Knight.
“Mike’s and Marina’s extensive criminal defense background and litigation expertise are a valuable addition to our growing White Collar Crime…
Rose•Walker Founder Honored Among Texas’ Top Attorneys
DALLAS – Attorney Marty Rose, a founding partner of Dallas’ Rose•Walker, L.L.P., has earned a spot on the 2007 Texas Super Lawyers list. Mr. Rose was recognized for his work in the area of business litigation.
To compile the nominees, researchers surveyed approximately 70,000 lawyers in Texas, asking them to nominate the best attorneys they have personally observed in action. Nominees were grouped into more than 60 practice areas, and a…
Seven from McCurley Orsinger McCurley McCurley Nelson & Downing Recognized Among …
DALLAS – The nationally recognized Family Law firm of McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, L.L.P., is home to seven attorneys who earned spots on the 2007 Texas Super Lawyers list.
Included in the prestigious list are partners Mike McCurley, Richard R. Orsinger, Mary Johanna McCurley, Keith M. Nelson, R. Scott Downing and John E. Alexander. Each of the partners was recognized for their work in Family Law. Also honored was…
Imperato Association to hold Reception 9/25 at the Waldorf Astoria for United Na …
New York - September 21, 2007 - The Imperato Worldwide Association will be hosting a cocktail party on September 25, 2007 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City during the United Nations General Assembly from 6-8 pm. The event will be held in The Conrad Salon (Business Attire).
The Association has corresponded with Presidents and Prime Ministers of the countries of which we have interest, along with the UN…
SEO Firm Launches Guaranteed Search Engine Optimization Package for Lawyers and …
Florida based, Adviatech Corp. (adviatech.com), has recently launched a search engine optimization package custom designed for lawyers and law firms.
Adviatech Corp., a search engine optimization and online marketing company based in Tampa Florida, launched their guaranteed search engine optimization plan last week which offers a refund in the event that the client’s web site is not ranked on the first page of Google. Now, as an extension to their…
Imperiali Org. Founder D. Imperato Seen with George Clooney at NY Restaurant
New York – (i1connect News) – September 20, 2007 – Last Night Imperiali Organization Founder and 2008 Leading Independent Presidential Candidate along with his wife, Lady of Zenobia Jan Imperato, were seen dining at New York City\'s Cipriani\'s Restaurant.
Amongst their company were George Clooney and his lady friend.
The Imperato\'s and Clooney were seated next to each other at the posh Manhattan eatery while enjoying a late…
2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato Rallies Support in New York City
New York - September 20, 2007 - Prior to the United Nations General Assembly Meetings next week, 2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato is holding meetings all this week rallying key supporters for the upcoming election.
Imperato will be in New York City throughout next week as well in his official capacities. Currently, he is the United Nations Representative for the Orden Bonaria, and was recently named the Order\'s Grand…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Elected Vice-Chair of ABA Intellectual Property Law C …
Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce David A. Furlow has been elected Vice-Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section’s Intellectual Property Law Committee.
The ABA’s Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section has more than 35,000 members, including lawyers, judges, law school professors, and law students and serves as the balanced voice of the profession on issues related to the civil justice…
2008 Independent LP Candidate D. Imperato to Have LIVE Broadcast This Wed. 9/19/ …
West Palm Beach, FL – September 19, 2007 - Today, Imperato for President 2008, the official Presidential Campaign Committee for Daniel Imperato, announced that they will be holding their regular presidential live broadcast this Wednesday September 19, 2007 at 8pm EST on
www.imperato2008.com.
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…
Jeff Rasansky Recognized among 2007 Texas Super Lawyers
DALLAS – For the fifth consecutive year, Dallas Attorney Jeff Rasansky has earned a spot on the Texas Super Lawyers listing. In the October 2007 issue of Texas Monthly magazine, Mr. Rasansky is honored among the state’s top personal injury attorneys.
“My number one goal is to obtain justice for my clients when they have been injured by the misdeeds of others,” says Mr. Rasansky, founder of Dallas’ The Rasansky Law…
California Federal Court Rejects State's Global Warming Public Nuisance Lawsuit
In a closely watched decision, the Federal District Court in the Northern District of California has dismissed the State of California\'s global warming public nuisance claim against the auto industry. Houston attorney Richard O. Faulk, Chair of the Litigation Department at Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, predicts, however, that the impact of the ruling will be felt far beyond the auto industry.
California asserted two nuisance claims, one under \"federal common…
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Selected for Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in Amer …
Texas (September 18, 2007) – The international law firm of Thompson & Knight congratulates John H. Martin and Jeffrey A. Zlotky on being named by the legal services information company Lawdragon to its list of “Leading Lawyers in America.” In its third annual guide, “The Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America” lists the nation\'s best legal professionals, including private lawyers, legal academics, non-profit attorneys, government lawyers, and judges in…
Lingo24 supports Iraqi interpreters and translators
Lingo24 has watched with great concern the escalating number of Iraqi interpreters facing persecution, torture and even assassination following their work for the British troops.
As directly involved in the industry of translation and interpretation, Lingo24 considers its professional duty to petition the British authorities to take a more active stance for the protection of their interpreters in conflict zones.
This is why Lingo24 invites all collaborators and friends to sign…
Trowers & Hamlins select nFlow Digital Dictation as only technology with proven …
nFlow, a leading supplier of digital dictation solutions today announced that Trowers & Hamlins, one of the UK’s Top 100 law firms with 8 offices located in the UK and Oversees, has selected and implemented a firm wide roll out of nFlow digital dictation. The decision to select nFlow was largely based on their unique ability to deliver a proven Microsoft SQL Server replication solution.
Having carried out an internal…
Eleven McKool Smith Attorneys Honored Among Best in Texas
DALLAS - Eleven attorneys from the Dallas, Austin and Marshall, Texas, offices of McKool Smith have earned spots on the 2007 Texas Super Lawyers list, as determined by a statewide survey published in the October issue of Texas Monthly magazine.
Two attorneys from the firm received special recognition, with firm founder Mike McKool Jr. being selected as one of the Top 100 lawyers in Texas, and Samuel F. Baxter earning the…
Defendants in Rhode Island Lead Paint ‘Public Nuisance’ Case Argue Against State …
The defendants in the \"public nuisance” case filed against lead paint manufacturers in Rhode Island have issued a statement claiming that many factors in the State’s abatement plan render it infeasible and burdensome. Speaking on behalf of the defendants, counsel Scott Smith, an attorney at Hallenland Lewis Nilan & Johnson in Minneapolis, has issued the following statement on the issue:
“Under this proposal, the Attorney General is seeking the astounding…
Imperato Named as Grand Prior of Orden Bonaria for the US & Canada
London – (i1connect News) - Today it was announced that Daniel Imperato, a Knight of the Orden Bonaria, has been named as the Grand Prior of Orden Bonaria for the United States and Canada, his wife, Jan Deborah Imperato, was named Lady of Zenobia by the Orden Bonaria, Royal and Imperial House of Tadmur.
Prince de Septimio-Bathzabbay of the House of Tadmur recently received the Imperato \'s…
Leading Candidate Daniel Imperato Featured on Univision Website
Miami, FL 9/14/07 – Today the leading Independent Presidential Candidate announced that his profile was recently added to Univision\'s 2008 Presidential Election coverage.
Imperato has appeared at many Hispanic events, and was recently featured in \"El Ultimo Café\", a Spanish language program that runs on West Palm Beach Channel 57, an affiliate of MTV 3. In addition, Imperato has been featured in Que Pasa Bulletin (Los Angeles), Washington Hispanic…
Daniel Sheehan Recognized Among Texas’ Best Lawyers
DALLAS – For the fifth consecutive year, Daniel Sheehan has earned a spot on the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers listing.
Mr. Sheehan, founder of Dallas’ Daniel Sheehan & Associates, LLP, is listed among the state’s top professional liability attorneys in the October 2007 issue of Texas Monthly magazine and Texas Super Lawyers magazine, a publication co-produced by the publishers of Texas Monthly and Law & Politics Media Inc.
Earlier this year, approximately…
$1 BILLION UNDER THE SOFA CUSHIONS? Report Proposes Revamped Funding Process fo …
TRENTON, N.J. -- A new report offers guidance to New Jersey officials developing the state's school funding formula, on where to find more revenue. It was written for state officials and the general public, and released by nonpartisan civic group Value New Jersey.
The report, entitled "Principles: What Should We Expect in New Jersey's Next School Finance Formula?", says that funding practices have accelerated the cost increases for public schools.
…
48 Gardere Attorneys Named To Texas Super Lawyers List
DALLAS/HOUSTON/AUSTIN – A total of 48 partners from the Dallas, Houston and Austin offices of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP have earned selection to the 2007 Texas Super Lawyers list.
Gardere has placed more than 45 attorneys on the list in each of the five years the list has been compiled by the publishers of Texas Monthly and Law & Politics Media Inc. With their selection to the 2007 list, 30…
Four Stewart Stimmel LLP Attorneys Among Texas Super Lawyers
DALLAS – The health care law firm of Stewart Stimmel LLP is pleased to announce that four partners in the 14-attorney practice have been selected as 2007 Texas Super Lawyers by the publishers of Texas Monthly and Law & Politics Media Inc.
Selected for this honor were James “Mac” Stewart and Linda Stimmel, both in the area of Health Care. Additionally, Charles Bell was honored for Medical Malpractice Defense and Vernon…
Imperato Calls It Again: Poppy Productions Surges To New Highs Despite Calls for …
New York – September 4, 2007 - Last Week the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported that opium-poppy cultivation in Afghanistan increased \"dramatically\" in 2007.
The annual survey estimates the increase in production of opium as more than one-third, confirming Afghanistan as the major world problem in narcotics terms.
\"The really bad news is that we have an increase in the number of hectares [sown with opium poppy],…
Imperato Calls It Again: Chinese Military Infiltrate Pentagon Network
Washington D.C. – September 6, 2007 - Just three months ago, according to American officials, the Chinese People\'s Liberation Army (PLA) hacked into the Pentagon Computer Network and reached a computer system serving the office of Robert Gates, the Secretary of Defense.
The United States and its telecommunications infrastructure has long been thought of as secure and protected from outside invaders. However, with the global growth…
Presidential Candidate to Support Ballot Access Reform in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City - September 6, 2007 – Today 2008 Independent Libertarian Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato pledged his support to Oklahomans for Ballot Access Reform Coalition and will be a keynote speaker at their rally on today in Oklahoma City.
The coalition, which is comprised of the Green Party, Libertarian Party, Constitution Party, as well as independents are seeking to give more choices to Oklahomans by making it less…
79 Thompson & Knight Attorneys Honored in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008
Texas (September 5, 2007) – The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate its 79 attorneys who were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 (Copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.).
Thompson & Knight is honored to have more attorneys listed in Best Lawyers than any other firm in Dallas, Texas, a total of 64. The Firm…
Important information of Trabzonspor to the general public
Due to a newspaper article published on September, 02.09.2007, in which a person is maliciously offering \"Trabzonspor name rights\" for sale over the ebay-platform, juridical means are initiated. In this regard, ideal as well as material damage sentence complaints are raised further. We would like to draw the attention of the general public and of all possible prospective buyers to the fact that the only lawful and authorised representative of…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Elected to Bar Association Chair Positions
Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce William M. Katz Jr. has been elected Chair of the American Bar Association (“ABA”) Section of Antitrust Law’s Insurance Industry Committee and Chair-Elect of the State Bar of Texas Antitrust and Business Litigation Section for 2007-2008.
The ABA Section of Antitrust Law’s Insurance Industry Committee focuses on antitrust issues of interest to members in the insurance, reinsurance, and insurance brokerage communities and their…
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Secure Jury Verdict for Landlord in Breach of Lease …
Thompson & Knight attorneys recently secured a jury verdict in favor of 9555 West Belt L.P./Bayview USA Holdings LLC, the owner of an office building located at 9555 W. Sam Houston Parkway, in a dispute involving a tenant’s breach of a long-term lease. The defendants in the suit were Quality Infusion Care, Inc., a company which provides services for home health care, and its owners Jim and Linda Rutherford.…
Shackelford, Melton & McKinley Adds New Partner
DALLAS – Shackelford, Melton & McKinley, LLP, is pleased to announce that Daryl K. Washington has joined the Dallas firm as a partner. Mr. Washington’s practice will focus on commercial and securities litigation, as well as sports and entertainment law.
“We could not be more excited to have Daryl join our firm,” said John Shackelford, a founding partner of the firm. “He is an exceptional litigator, and he brings tremendous talent…
A growing VCL plans to attend Drug Policy Alliance conference in New Orleans Dec …
This December a conference will be hosted in New Orleans by the Drug Policy Alliance. The VCL, who have spoken out against the current US drug prohibition policy on many occasions, plans to attend. There are many problems associated with this policy such as gang violence, more harmful and impure substances being sold, increased use of cheaper but stronger drugs and higher crime rates caused by addicted individuals.…
Cesidian Root starts new country of Independent Long Island with .ILI Top-Level …
South Floral Park, NY, August 20, 2007 -- The President and Founder of the Cesidian Root, an alternative and intercontinental Internet, announced today that he has started the new country project of Independent Long Island (ILI).
Independent Long Island (ILI) is the new name the President of the Cesidian Root has given to Long Island, and this new national entity is made up of the Brooklyn and Queens boroughs of New…
Mariana Nicolesco, a great voice of our time, brings Europe to Romania
Celebrated soprano Mariana Nicolesco left her native country, Romania, in the 70’s, with a scholarship she won in a national contest to study voice at the Conservatorio Santa Cecilia in Rome. Her superb dark voice, with an enormous extention and her solid musical background - she studied violin from age 6 to 18 - brought her immediately to general attention.
Still in the Conservatory, she is the Page in Verdi’s Don…
Results in from Recent Iowa(USA) Democratic Debate Poll
Honolulu, HI, USA…22 August 2007. HarmonyNet Media Group, an online and tangible world media company, announced today that there is an apparent shift in the US Presidential Debates results. As of the ABCNews.com tm unofficial and ‘unscientific’ polling, Dennis Kucinich(D-OH), has moved out significantly in front of the previously favored leaders, Barack Obama(D-IL) and Hillary Clinton(D-NY). The online polls, following the live event in Des Moines, IA, shows that Kucinich,…
Weitz & Luxenberg Welcomes Ambre Brandis to its Asbestos Litigation Department
Ambre Brandis has joined the ranks of Weitz & Luxenberg’s accomplished attorneys in the firm’s Asbestos Litigation department. No stranger to the law or asbestos, the New Jersey native honed her skills for four years at Shein Law Center, a boutique asbestos firm in Philadelphia, while working her way toward her JD degree at the Pierce Law School.
During that time, Brandis was also a judicial clerk with Sandra Moss,…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Named Chairman of Advisory Council and Conference
Texas (August 22, 2007) – The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate R Gordon Appleman on being named Chairman of The University of Texas (UT) College of Liberal Arts Foundation Advisory Council and Chairman of The University of Texas School of Law’s (UT Law) 55th Annual Taxation Conference.
Appleman will begin his position as UT College of Liberal Arts Foundation Advisory Council Chairman on September…
HRRV Provides Life Experience to PowerPlayNYC Intern
NEW YORK (8/15/07) – Havkins, Rosenfeld, Ritzert & Varriale made a 14 year-old girl’s dream come true this week when she shadowed an attorney during in a one-week internship through PowerPlayNYC’s STARS program.
HRRV attorney Carmen Nicolaou took time out of her busy schedule to mentor Devona Adjei Baffour, who will be attending the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, New York this fall on a full scholarship.
“I am very proud…
East Texas Jury Finds in Favor of USF Bestway In Federal Truck Accident Case
MARSHALL, Texas – A federal court jury in Marshall has ruled in favor of the USF Bestway Inc. trucking company in a lawsuit filed by a local woman who blamed the company for injuries she sustained following a 2005 accident.
The jury in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division, returned a unanimous take-nothing verdict this morning on behalf of the company in the lawsuit filed…
