Press Releases by Category Politics, Law & Society
Thompson & Knight Attorney Elected to Housing Crisis Center Board of Directors
Thompson & Knight is pleased to announce Jessica B. Young has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Housing Crisis Center, a nonprofit organization working to prevent homelessness and to stabilize families, the elderly, and disabled in decent, affordable, and permanent housing.
Ms. Young is an Associate in Thompson & Knight’s Trial Practice Group and focuses on litigation and representing clients before federal and state trial courts. She…
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan
With regard to adoption by the Council of the European Union the conclusion on Uzbekistan on May 14, 2007, the MFA of the Republic of Uzbekistan states the following.
From the start the EU Council conclusion of May 23, 2005 with regard to tragic events, which had taken place in Andijan on May 12-13, 2005, and further conclusion of October 3, 2005, have been made without preliminary study of the state…
Thompson & Knight Gains IP Expert in New York
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce John J. Driscoll has joined the Firm as a Partner in the New York office. He brings over 30 years of experience in intellectual property and international business transactions to Thompson & Knight.
Driscoll focuses his practice on businesses with intellectual property assets. His clients include fashion, fragrance, software, and media companies, many of whom are…
HATFIELD LEGAL GROUP, LLC OPENS IN MYSTIC
Local family opens new law firm to serve Connecticut and New England
Mystic, CT (May 14, 2007) – Thomas A. Hatfield and Anne P. Hatfield today announce the opening of their law firm, Hatfield Legal Group, LLC, which will serve clients throughout Connecticut and New England.
The full service firm, which serves clients in both domestic and international matters, provides legal counsel in a variety of areas, including real…
Didillon makes pilgrimage against female genital mutilation - Collection of $ 1 …
Christophe Didillon (35), artist and painter, plans for this summer to make a 500-miles pilgrimage on the “Camino de Santiago” from France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. After his Walk of Flame, a 300-miles pilgrimage from San Francisco to Los Angeles in the last year, when Didillon wanted to win the heart of a young lady, he picked out a very serious theme as motive for his pilgrimage for…
El candidato presidencial para el 2008 esta programado para aparecer en el acont …
Mayhem en Melbourne II que se sostendrá el sábado, 12 de mayo a las 7:00pm
Melbourne, la Florida – 11 de mayo del 2007 - Hoy los organizadores del acontecimiento de las leyendas de WWE, "mutilación en Melbourne II" ha anunciado que han invitado al candidato presidencial para el 2008, Daniel Imperato para ser una huésped especial del costado del Rin.
La demostración, recibida por Sports y el grupo de…
2008 Presidential Candidate Scheduled to Appear at WWE Legends Event in Melbourn …
Mayhem in Melbourne II to be held Saturday, May 12th 7:00pm
Melbourne, Florida – May 11, 2007 – Today the organizers of the WWE Legends event, "Mayhem in Melbourne II" have announced that they have invited 2008 Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato to be a special ringside guest.
The show, hosted by Sports & Entertainment Management Group, Inc, was pleased to be able to have Imperato at their upcoming…
Breaking News: Tony Blair Resigns and Receives Strong Support from Third Party U …
West Palm Beach, Fl – May 10, 2007 – Admist the stunning news that Tony Blair has announced his resignation as the Prime Minister of Great Britain, the Mr. Blair has received strong support from fellow third party member Daniel Imperato.
\"Tony Blair is a man of great courage, dignity, and wisdom. He has served the people with honor, respect, and integrity. It is because of…
Breaking News: Tony Blair Resigns and Receives Strong Support from Third Party U …
West Palm Beach, Fl – May 10, 2007 – Admist the stunning news that Tony Blair has announced his resignation as the Prime Minister of Great Britain, the Mr. Blair has received strong support from fellow third party member Daniel Imperato.
\"Tony Blair is a man of great courage, dignity, and wisdom. He has served the people with honor, respect, and integrity. It is because of…
Imperato para el presidente 2008 anuncia horario de la próxima audiencia de Radi …
West Palm Beach, FL 5/9/07 - Imperato para el presidente 2008 anunció hoy el horario de el próximo programa de radio para Daniel Imperato. Su audiencia de radio es el siguiente, 11 de mayo del 2007, estará como huésped en la demostración de la radio de la familia de Jonne en KCXL 1140 basado fuera de la libertad, Missouri. La entrevista ocurrirá en la hora estándar central de 10:05. Imperato…
Imperato para el presidente 2008 VIVO para tener difusión siguiente jueves, de m …
West Palm Beach, FL - Hoy, Imperato para el presidente del 2008, el comité presidencial oficial de la campaña para Daniel Imperato, a anunciado que sostendrán su segunda difusión presidencial en vivo.
Este día jueves 17 de mayo del 2007 a las 8pm EST. La difusión pasada de Imperato fue dirigida en vivo a través del mundo vía su nueva red de Internet la difusión.
De todos los candidatos presidenciales…
Noticias Desde New Hampshire: Imperato trae viaje presidencial de la campaña al …
West Palm Beach , FL - En un movimiento político importante, el candidato presidencial para el 2008 Daniel Imperato traerá a su campaña presidencial a New Hampshire en la tarde del 13 de mayo, es decir el próximo domingo.
New Hampshire es el sitio del primer primario presidencial y, junto con Iowa, se considera un campo de batalla político para la notoriedad entre candidatos políticos.
Esta decisión reciente viene en…
Baron & Budd Attorney Named to Prestigious Best Lawyers List
DALLAS – For the second year straight, Dallas environmental law attorney Scott Summy of Baron & Budd, P.C., has earned selection as one of the top attorneys in the country in the prestigious Best Lawyers in America survey.
Like every lawyer on the 2007 Best Lawyers list, Mr. Summy was nominated by other attorneys for this exclusive honor, which is based on Mr. Summy’s work in toxic tort litigation.
Mr. Summy is…
Minnesotans, get involved to stop lawsuit fraud and Double Lawsuit bills
Minnesota personal injury lawyers are backing self-serving legislation that, if passed, will open the floodgates to more fraudulent insurance claims and more frivolous lawsuits. The result of these Double Lawsuit Bills will be higher rates for all types of insurance and higher costs for goods and services for virtually all Minnesota consumers. The only winners will be the trial lawyers who stand to make millions.
That is why a broad-based coalition…
Imperato envía las condolencias para las víctimas del tornado de Kansas
West Palm Beach, FL – 7 de Mayo del 2007 - Mientras que se conducía a la ciudad de Jefferson, el MES a St. Louis para coger un vuelo, el candidato presidencial para el 2008 Daniel Imperato aprendió de las tragedias recientes en Kansas.
"Primero que nada, mis más profundas condolencias para ésas personas afectadas y a las familias de ésos afectados de los tornados devastadores este fin de semana…
Imperato sends Condolences for Kansas Tornado Victims
West Palm Beach, FL – May 7, 2007 - While driving from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis to catch a flight, 2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato learned of the recent tragedies in Kansas.
\"First of all, my deepest condolences go out to those affected and the families of those affected from the devastating tornados this weekend in Kansas,\" stated Imperato.
Over the weekend, an F-5…
Thompson & Knight Named One of the “Best Places to Work” for Four Consecutive Ye …
Dallas/Fort Worth (May 4, 2007) – Thompson & Knight LLP has been named one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex for the fourth consecutive year and was the only law firm recognized in the mid-size business category for 2007.
“We are excited and honored to be recognized as one of the ‘Best Places to Work’ by the DBJ since 2004. Our Firm is…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Appointed to Texas Woman's University Board of Regent …
Dallas (May 4, 2007) – The international law firm of Thompson & Knight is pleased to congratulate Partner P. Mike McCullough on his appointment to the Texas Woman’s University Board of Regents. Texas Governor Rick Perry’s appointment of Mr. McCullough, for a term to expire February 1, 2013, was confirmed by the Senate May 1, 2007.
Mr. McCullough focuses his practice on estate planning and probate law,…
Minnesotans, get involved to stop lawsuit fraud and Double Lawsuit bills
Minnesota personal injury lawyers are backing self-serving legislation that, if passed, will open the floodgates to more fraudulent insurance claims and more frivolous lawsuits. The result of these Double Lawsuit Bills will be higher rates for all types of insurance and higher costs for goods and services for virtually all Minnesota consumers. The only winners will be the trial lawyers who stand to make millions.
That is why a broad-based coalition…
Press Release about the conference on interaction of National Center of the Repu …
Tashkent, April 23, 2007 - Having constitutionally proclaimed international law superiority, The Republic of Uzbekistan joined many international agreements directed to strengthening and protection of rights of different categories of citizens (women, children, handicapped persons) and took upon itself obligations on creation of required organizational-legal structures for promotion and protection of human rights and freedoms within its territory.
In accordance with requirements of international law norms, in Uzbekistan were set up…
MS Legal Search Opens Dallas Office
MS Legal Search has announced the opening of a new office to manage the firm’s increased growth in Dallas-area business. Established and operated by former practicing lawyers, the firm has successfully placed experienced attorneys in positions with leading law firms and corporations since 1995.
“We have worked with clients across Texas for more than a decade, and we are pleased to add a permanent Dallas presence to our established Houston…
LearningRx Seeks To Improve The Nation's Report Card
Colorado Springs, Colorado – LearningRx is seeking to improve The Nation\'s Report Card by educating the public on weak cognitive skills and how they are the underlying cause of most learning disabilities. The National Assessment of Educational Progress puts out this study called The Nation\'s Report Card on a regular basis. It is known as the only representative and continuing assessment of what America\'s students know and can do in…
Imperato Takes Campaign Trail to North Carolina Libertarian Party State Conventi …
Hickory, NC - April 27, 2007 - Today 2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato announced that he will be speaking at the 2007 North Carolina Libertarian Party Convention.
The 2007 LPNC Convention will be held at the Park Inn Convention Center in Hickory on April 27-29. The theme of this year’s convention is \"Freedom Train\".
Daniel Imperato will be delivering one of two keynote addresses to the Convention. …
Imperato Takes Campaign Trail to New York Libertarian Party State Convention in …
New York April 26, 2007 - Continuing on his nationwide tour, America's Alternative for 2008, Daniel Imperato confirmed that he will be taking his national campaign tour to Long Island, New York this weekend April 28-29.
On Saturday, Imperato will be participating in the New York Libertarian Party Presidential Debates at 4pm EST. He will also be meeting with key political allies and contributors during his…
New Web Service Slashes the Cost of Expert Legal Advice
A new web site expert-legal-advice.co.uk created by Net Lawman Ltd is set to revolutionise the provision of legal advice in the UK. By pre-buying ‘legal advice time’ users gain access to details of law from experts on nearly any subject quickly and up to a third cheaper than traditional high street solicitors. Even better, unused time is automatically refunded after one month.
“Many people are inhibited from seeking essential…
Solutions Software offers EHS professionals faster, easier solutions
For environmental health and safety professionals looking for an easier way to access the Code of Federal Regulations, Solutions Software, Corp. believes that they may offer the ideal solution.
Founded in 1987, Solutions Software is an innovator in the publication of low cost reference databases. Their mission is to provide essential reference data to the general public at the lowest possible costs.
Solutions Software’s products include MSDS & TSCA databases, as well…
Mike McCurley Named Among Dallas' Best Lawyers
DALLAS - Attorney Mike McCurley, name partner in the family law firm McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, L.L.P., has been named one of D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas for 2007.
To receive the honor, Mr. McCurley was first singled out by fellow Dallas attorneys for his family law work and then emerged on the final list of 239 attorneys after a review by a blue-ribbon panel of lawyers. The…
Jeff Rasansky Earns Spot Among Dallas' Best Lawyers
DALLAS – Attorney Jeff Rasansky again has been honored as one of the city’s top lawyers, earning a spot on D Magazine’s listing of the 2007 Best Lawyers in Dallas.
This marks the second time Mr. Rasansky has been included among the publication’s listing of Dallas’ best attorneys. He also was previously named to D Magazine’s list of the city’s best young lawyers.
To compile its prestigious list, D Magazine editors conducted…
Sayles Werbner Partners Earn Spot Among Best Lawyers in Dallas
DALLAS -- Richard Sayles and Mark Werbner, founders of the Dallas-based law firm Sayles Werbner, are recognized in the May issue of D Magazine as among The 2007 Best Lawyers in Dallas.
D’s prestigious list honors attorneys in a wide variety of legal specialties. In a citywide search, local lawyers were asked to name those attorneys whose work they most admire. Then, a blue ribbon panel of lawyers joined the magazine’s…
Chrysler Employee Group Follows Imperato's Advice and Bids on Chrysler
Detroit – In a formal letter to DaimlerChrysler AG Chairman and CEO Dieter Zetsche, 25 employees from the local Chrysler Jeep manufacturing plan in Toledo, Ohio submitted a bid for the United Auto Workers to acquire the Chrysler Corporation.
The committee named the \"Chrysler Employee Buyout Committee\", led by Michele Mauder, has proposed an employee stock ownership plan or (ESOP) in exchange for healthcare concessions.
The proposal comes…
Imperato Calls for Meeting with Mauder and Chrysler Employee Buyout Committee
Detroit – After months of speculation, a group of Chrysler employees have finally put together a buyout bid for Chrysler, and no one could be happier than the man who first proposed it, Daniel Imperato.
As of March 1, 2007, Daniel Imperato has let his plan be known, a UAW buyout of the Chrysler Corporation.
Almost two months later, a group of Chrysler workers in Toledo,…
Legal Thriller Author Outlines Social Security Disaster
Jack Payne, author of Six Hours Past Thursday (sixhrs.com) says the U.S Government is Committing "Legal" Crime Against its Own Citizens.
A Chicago man, a painting contractor, retired and moved to Florida. Not long thereafter the IRS came down on him for unpaid taxes and a large lending institution threatened to sue him over missed loan payments. After drawing a credit report on himself, out of bewilderment, he discovered a multiple…
PublishAmerica Presents Canada by John Santosuosso
Frederick, MD April 23, 2007 -- PublishAmerica is proud to present Canada: An Introduction for Americans by John Santosuosso of Lakeland, Florida. America’s largest supplier of imported oil is Canada. Canada is also the only major supplier that is politically stable. Canada is America’s largest trading partner - larger than Japan, China, or any country in the European Union. Canada is a good friend, but it is not “just…
Earth Day Remarks from 2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato
San Francisco – April 22, 2007 - While attending the California Libertarian Party State Convention, 2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato took the time to comment on Earth Day.
\"I think that it\'s important that we pay attention to the state of planet earth and our stewardship of our environment. There is only have one earth and we must make sure that it is sustainable for our children and…
Spidla: Start Combating Discrimination Vigorously
EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities talked at the AGE General Assembly in Brussels
Brussels (EAC) The Permanent Representative of the European Anti-Discrimination Council – EAC in Germany, Dr. Klaus Michael Alenfelder reports from Brussels that EU Commissioner of Social Affairs Vladimir Spidla vigorously advocated a sustained fight for freedom from discrimination at this year’s AGE – The European Older People’s Platform’s General Assembly.
Alenfelder, who explained…
An Evening with Nationally Recognized Speaker & Activits, Angela OH
ATTORNEY, TEACHER & NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ACTIVIST SHARES EXPERIENCES OF DIVERSITY IN AMERICA
SDSU’s Cross-Cultural Center Presents An Evening with Angela OH
SAN DIEGO, CA: In honor of Asian & Pacific Islander Month, on Thursday, April 26th at 4:00pm, The Cross-Cultural Center of San Diego State University presents one of our Nation’s most respected Asian Pacific Islander activist and diversity expert, Angela Oh. This lecture and discussion at Student Services East –…
Thompson & Knight Attorney to Present at National Conferences
Dallas (April 20, 2007) - Thompson & Knight Environmental Law Partner Scott D. Deatherage is a featured speaker at two upcoming national events. Mr. Deatherage will present “Environmental, Safety & Climate Change Issues Raise New Challenges for Directors and Officers: Will D&O Insurance Cover Any Lawsuits Concerning These Issues?” on May 16, 2007, at the 3rd Annual Directors & Officers Insurance ExecuSummit in New York City. The next…
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Included on “Best Lawyers” List
Dallas (April 19, 2007) - Thompson & Knight is pleased to congratulate O. Paul Corley Jr., Scott D. Deatherage, J. Mike Holt, Gregory S.C. Huffman, Ray T. Khirallah, Mary A. McNulty, Emily A. Parker, Harry M. Roberts Jr., Bruce S. Sostek, R. David Wheat, and Jeffrey A. Zlotky on their inclusion in D Magazine\'s “Best Lawyers in Dallas” 2007 list, which is featured in the magazine’s May 2007 issue.
\"The…
Weitz & Luxenberg Responds to Report Citing Rise of Hospital Errors
April 19, 2007, New York, NY--A new report on American hospitals concluded that the death of nearly 250,000 Medicare patients might have been prevented if healthcare workers made fewer errors. Medicare beneficiaries who had one or more patient-safety incidents had an alarming one-in-four chance of dying during their hospitalization, said the study.
The fourth annual Patient Safety in American Hospitals Study, conducted by HealthGrades, Inc., a healthcare ratings organization, determined that…
ECCE TERRAM and Financial Times Deutschland Start Joint Prediction Market
From today the “Financial Times Deutschland” will as the first national newspaper in Germany offer prediction markets as a regular part of its online offering. The service will be made available in collaboration with “ECCE TERRAM”.
Oldenburg. 19 April 2007 – The FTD-Strategy bourse is a virtual stock market, where participants express their expectations about future events through the selling and buying of virtual shares. Several prediction markets relating to different…
Daniel Imperato to Appear at Candlelight Vigil Hosted By Florida Atlantic Univer …
Boca Raton, FL – April 18, 2007 – Today, 2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato announced that he will be attending the candlelight vigil in remembrance of the victims of the recent Virginia Tech student shootings.
The event is being hosted by Florida Atlantic University Student Government and is part of a nationwide show of support by colleges and universities for their fellow students at Virginia Tech.
The ceremony…
Easter Sunday Truck Crash Prompts Lawsuit
CLEBURNE – A Cleburne couple has filed a lawsuit against a tractor-trailer driver and his employer, charging that their negligence caused an Easter evening truck crash that killed their young daughter, seriously injured their son and also killed the children’s grandmother.
According to police reports, 53-year-old truck driver Larry Dean Roberts drove through a stop sign at the intersection of Texas 171 and Farm Road 916 in Johnson County and collided…
2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato Sends Condolences Regarding Virginia …
Los Angeles - April 18, 2007 - Gunfire erupted on the Virginia Tech campus Monday in the Blue Ridge Mountains, killing at least 33 people in a dorm and an academic building, in attacks more than two hours apart.
According to federal law-enforcement officials, this attack was the deadliest shooting rampage in American history.
Upon learning of this news, 2008 Presidential Candidate condemned the attacks and offered condolences to the nation,…
Five Thompson & Knight Attorneys Included in H Texas Magazine's 'Top Lawyers' Li …
Houston (April 16, 2007) - Thompson & Knight is pleased to congratulate Rhett G. Campbell, Marc E. Grossberg, Pauline E. Higgins, Robert L. Paddock, and Vivienne R. Schiffer on their inclusion in H Texas magazine's 2007 "Top Lawyers" list.
The “Top Lawyers” list is compiled annually by H Texas magazine based on nominations submitted by Houston attorneys as well as select subscribers. The editorial staff reviews and verifies background information…
TOLERANCE IS THE BASIS OF STABILITY
Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) has declared the city of Tashkent as the world capital of Islamic culture in 2007. The reason for making such an important decision is the place the Republic of Uzbekistan and Tashkent have in the history of Islamic civilization, solicitous and deferential attitude of the President and the nation of Uzbekistan to the rich heritage of Islam.
As it is known, tolerance, humanism, and…
4th Annual Porcupine Freedom Festival to showcase Free State Project successes i …
Gilford, NH - The Free State Project (FSP), an effort to get 20,000 liberty activists to migrate to the state of New Hampshire, will hold its fourth annual Porcupine Freedom Festival from June 18th through the 24th at Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, NH, a short distance from Concord.
Commonly known as "PorcFest", the event will attract at least 400 liberty activists, including New Hampshire natives, FSP early movers, FSP participants,…
Bill and Belinda's Excellent Adventure
Reprinted from The First Post (Canada)
Originally Printed June 1, 2006
But Clinton\'s new, er, friendship isn\'t helping his wife\'s presidential aims, writes Eric Reguly.
As potential girlfriends go, Belinda Stronach would rank as a true catch. She is single, youngish (she just turned 40), attractive, wealthy, impeccably well-connected and politically ambitious - glamorous in every respect. Two years ago, Time magazine listed her as one of the 100…
Daniel Imperato on the Campaign Trail to New Mexico
Farmington, New Mexico – Today Imperato for President 2008 announced that Daniel Imperato will be attending the upcoming New Mexico Libertarian Party Convention in Farmington this April 13-15.
Imperato recently attended the Manhattan Libertarian Party meeting last Monday in New York as part of his campaign. Imperato was also featured on the Reuters Times Square Billboard that very same day.
"We have been very pleased with…
Barack Obama Spotted in New York with Foreign Policy Expert and Presidential Can …
New York - April 11, 2007 - Monday night, at approximately 11:00 pm, i1connect affiliates in New York spotted 2008 Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama and fellow 2008 Independent Presidential Candidate at the lobby of the W Hotel in New York City on 49th and Lexington Ave.
The two were then seen entering the elevator escorted by one of Barack Obama\'s secret service guards.
A potential Obama/Imperato collaboration…
G8 calls for increased scrutiny of African aid
New York – April 9, 2007 – As aid to Africa is rising at all time new levels, the G8 has called for further scrutiny of aid to Africa.
At the G8 summit in Gleneagles in 2005, Tony Blair, UK prime minister, extracted pledges from heads of government to spend $50bn more each year to 2010 on aid, with half the rise going to sub-¬Saharan Africa.
This was the…
