Press Releases by Category Politics, Law & Society
Bigmouthmedia reveal Scottish universities not connecting students to real world
Bigmouthmedia has revealed that the majority of recent Scottish university graduates feel that higher education should do more to connect students to opportunities in emerging industries and that universities are failing to adequately prepare leavers for life in the real world.
According to a wrap up of 2008 graduate intelligence, harvested by bigmouthmedia (http://www.bigmouthmedia.com/about_bigmouthmedia/overview/ ) from a series of recruitment events, the majority of Scotland’s class of 2008 believed that the…
Intellectual property attorney, Darin M. Klemchuk obtains voluntary dismissal in …
Cash Klemchuk Powers Taylor LLP is pleased to announce the voluntary dismissal earned by attorney Darin M. Klemchuk. On October 24, 2008, Mr. Klemchuk, obtained a voluntary dismissal by Santander Consumer USA, Inc. in response to the defendants' motion to dismiss the lawsuit for lack of personal jurisdiction and venue. One of the allegations was that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division,…
The Lanier Law Firm Announces Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Nintendo Over …
TYLER, Texas – Attorney W. Mark Lanier of The Lanier Law Firm is announcing a patent infringement lawsuit filed against Kyoto, Japan-based video game giant Nintendo Co. Ltd. and its U.S. subsidiary on behalf of a small Ohio technology company based on claims that Nintendo infringed the company’s patented technology to produce the popular Wii video game.
The lawsuit, Motiva, LLC v. Nintendo Co., LTD, et al., No. 6:08-cv-429, was filed…
Business and Society - A Millennium Challenge Seminar at BITS Pilani Rajasthan
Considering the importance of CSR in current context, Birla Institute of Technology and Science – BITS Pilani Rajasthan which is one among the top ranking universities in India today organized a Seminar during 7-8 November 2008 on “Dynamics of Transformative Cooperation in Business and Society: A Millennium Challenge”.
The Seminar was inaugurated on Friday 07 November 2008 by Prof LK Maheshwari, Vice Chancellor BITS Pilani and the key note address…
Wives Behind the Badge Receives Non-Profit Status
Orange, CA – Two years after launching an online support group for police wives, Wives Behind the Badge (WBTB) announced today it has successfully completed the process of establishing itself as a charitable nonprofit organization and has received 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS. The organization was established in 2006 by a group of police wives to provide much needed resources, emotional support, and essential benefits to police families, law…
San Pedro Theatre Director Featured in DramaBiz Magazine
The October/November Issue of DramaBiz Magazine features a cover story about the producing artistic director of The Relevant Stage Theatre Company, Ray Buffer and the cultural environment in Downtown San Pedro at Warner Grand Theatre.
DramaBiz Magazine is published by Enlighten Entertainment LLC which was founded in 1998 for one reason and one reason only—helping entertainment entities be successful in their business. Perhaps it was born of the love of the…
UWLA Presents Los Angeles Attorney David Drexler for Honored Speaker Series
Los Angeles, California, November 2008 – The University of West Los Angeles School of Law (UWLA) has engaged Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney David Drexler to be the featured speaker at the November meeting of the Law School’s Honored Speaker Series on November 1, 2008 in West Los Angeles. Drexler’s topic, “P.I. Solo Practice 101: How To Start A successful Personal Injury Practice” will address the challenges of establishing…
Waters & Kraus Opens Office in San Francisco
New Office Offers Easy Asscess, Greater Convenience for N. California Clients
SAN FRANCISCO - November 7, 2008 - Waters & Kraus, LLP, announced today that it is opening an office in San Francisco. In addition to offering easier access and greater convenience for the firm's asbestos-mesothelioma clients, the new office will focus on expanding WK's class action practice.
"We are so pleased to have Ingrid Evans and David Cheng - two…
Dallas’ Frank Branson Named to Best Lawyers in America for More Than 20 Years
DALLAS – Frank Branson, founder of The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson in Dallas, once again has earned a spot on the prestigious listing of The Best Lawyers in America.
The 2009 edition marks the 23rd consecutive year that Mr. Branson has been featured in Best Lawyers, one of the oldest and most-respected legal guides in the country. He is one of the few attorneys to be honored in multiple…
Trial Lawyer Mark Werbner Featured at Consumer and Commercial Law Course
DALLAS – Trial lawyer Mark Werbner, co-founder of the Dallas trial law firm Sayles Werbner, will be among a distinguished group of speakers at the upcoming Texas Bar Association Advanced Consumer and Commercial Law Course.
The two-day course will be held Nov. 13-14 at the Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas. A video replay of the course will be offered Dec. 18-19 at the Greenway Plaza Holiday Inn Select in Houston.
On…
ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE COLORADO’S “BIG TENT” TO BE ARCHIVED IN SMITHSONIAN INS …
DENVER, November 4, 2008 –Alliance for Sustainable Colorado (sustainablecolorado.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to unifying the sustainability movement in Colorado, today announced that Smithsonian Institution will begin archiving in its political collection, digital clips and memorabilia from the first of its kind “Big Tent” event.
The Big Tent, an 8,000 square-foot two-story structure, served as the gathering place and dedicated work space for more than 500 new media journalists, bloggers,…
Sayles Werbner Founders Earn Spots Among America’s Top Lawyers
DALLAS – Dallas trial attorneys Richard A. Sayles and Mark S. Werbner, founders of Sayles Werbner, once again are featured in the 2008 listing of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America.
First published in 2005, the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America includes private lawyers from a wide range of practices, as well as in-house counsel, law professors, judges, government attorneys, and public interest lawyers. The complete 2008 listing can…
McCurley, Orsinger Name Partners Included Among The Best Lawyers in America
DALLAS – The five name partners from the Dallas-based Family Law firm of McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, L.L.P., again have been recognized by their peers as being among The Best Lawyers in America.
Mike McCurley, Richard Orsinger, Mary Johanna McCurley, Keith Nelson and Scott Downing were honored in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America as among the top family lawyers in the nation. Mr. Orsinger received…
McKool Smith Principals Recognized Among Leading Lawyers in America
DALLAS – Once again, McKool Smith co-founder Mike McKool and firm principal Samuel F. Baxter have earned spots on Lawdragon’s annual listing of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America. The 2008 edition marks the third consecutive year that the pair have been recognized among the country’s top attorneys.
Lawdragon publishes guides to the country’s top lawyers and provides an online rating service for attorneys. To compile the Leading Lawyers in America,…
Thompson & Knight Assists Ecopetrol in Joint Venture with BP to Explore in the U …
Texas (November 03, 2008) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP recently assisted Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC), the Colombian national oil company, with a participation agreement for the joint exploration of hydrocarbons in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico with two U.S. subsidiaries of British Petroleum (BP).
The Firm served as outside counsel to Ecopetrol America Inc., a…
Internationally united for Education
For many years students, teaching and technical staff and parents around the world have been resisting steps towards greater commercialization of public education. Just like every other public sector education systems are being put under increasing pressure to be more efficient and competitive on a global level. Doors are opened for companies and corporations to invest in higher education, tuition fees – once introduced – are sky-rocketing, faculties that are…
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Appointed to TADC Leadership
Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce four Partners of the Firm’s Trial Practice Group in the Dallas office have been appointed to leadership positions of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel (“TADC”) for 2008-2009. Greg W. Curry has been elected President Elect and Chair of the Political Action Committee (“PAC”), G. Luke Ashley has been elected to serve another term on the PAC, Jackie Robinson has been…
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Selected for Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in Amer …
The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP congratulates John H. Martin and Peter J. Riley on being named by the legal services information company Lawdragon to its list of “Leading Lawyers in America.” In its fourth annual guide, “The Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America” represents less than 0.01 percent of the legal profession, and the company describes its list as the most elite group of legal…
McKool Smith Announces $59 Million Patent Verdict for Pioneer Corp.
MARSHALL, Texas – The national law firm of McKool Smith, P.C., is announcing a $59 million patent infringement verdict handed down late yesterday in favor of Tokyo-based electronics manufacturer Pioneer Corp. following a jury finding of willful infringement against South Korea’s Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and Ridgefield Park, N.J.-based Samsung Electronics America Inc.
The verdict followed an eight-day trial before the Hon. David J. Folsom in…
Legal Networking Sites Helping Lawyers Service Remote Clients
Toronto, Canada—October 29th, 2008—The current financial crisis has resulted in a lot of companies closing their doors for good which has resulted in huge job losses and also loss of business for service providers including lawyers.
But the loss of clients from the global meltdown of the capital markets have not affected business growth of law firms and individual lawyers as the growth of legal networking sites have offset any…
Munck Carter, P.C., Announces Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Qualcomm Inc.
DALLAS – Attorneys from the Texas-based law firm of Munck Carter, P.C., are announcing the filing of a federal court lawsuit against San Diego-based technology giant Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) on behalf of Omaha, Nebraska-based Gabriel Technologies Corporation and a company subsidiary.
According to the strongly-worded lawsuit, Qualcomm and its subsidiary, SnapTrack Inc., wrongly appropriated valuable intellectual property that was developed as part of a joint development agreement with Locate Networks,…
Lawyers on Alert as US Presidential Elections come closer
Toronto, Canada—October 24th, 2008—According to several reports both Presidential candidates Barack Obama and Senator John McCain are concerned about the possibility of election fraud and are consulting the top law firms of America to tackle the potentially volatile situation.
Campaign groups of both presidential parties have already started putting together the top team of lawyers to represent the interests of their respective candidates. While both campaigns maintain having a team…
Growing firm operating at new heights
Cash Klemchuk Powers Taylor, LLP (CKPT) is pleased to announce the extension of its office space. CKPT will now be occupying two floors in the south tower of Campbell Centre to better accommodate a growing number of attorneys and staff geared toward serving an ever expanding client base. Partner Darin M. Klemchuk and the intellectual property section will be operating out of floor 16 with…
LASH & GOLDBERG PARTNERS SELECTED FOR 'BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA' FOR 2009
MIAMI, FL (October 22, 2008) – Lash & Goldberg LLP announced today that partners Alan D. Lash and Martin B. Goldberg and have been chosen for inclusion in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Recognized for over a quarter of a century as the authoritative guide to legal distinction in the United States, Best Lawyers is compiled through a meticulous and comprehensive peer-review survey…
Thompson & Knight’s 2008 New Associates
Texas (October 22, 2008) - The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the addition of 18 new associates in its Austin, Dallas, and Houston offices.
Austin Office
Jon Schnautz* joined the Firm’s Trial Practice Group in Austin. He received a J.D., with high honors, from The University of Texas School of Law in 2008 and a Bachelor of Journalism, summa cum laude, from The University…
Thompson & Knight Recognized by Chambers Latin America
Texas (October 22, 2008) - The global law firm of Thompson & Knight and its Brazil and Mexico offices were recognized in the inaugural edition of the 2009 Chambers Latin America “Leaders in their Field” legal directory. Additionally, Alexandre R. Chequer, Jorge G. De Presno-Arizpe, Antonio Bastos Sarmento, and Ivan Tauil were cited for their exceptional legal careers.
Thompson & Knight was recognized in five areas of practice. …
Dallas Attorney Mark Werbner to Speak at Civil Litigation Conference
DALLAS – Accomplished trial lawyer Mark Werbner, co-founder of the Dallas trial law firm Sayles Werbner, will be among the presenters at the upcoming 32nd annual Page Keeton Civil Litigation Conference.
Mr. Werbner will speak on Breach of Fiduciary Duty Litigation at the event, which is sponsored by the University of Texas School of Law. He will focus his presentation on recent notable cases, in addition to providing practice pointers based…
Suit Filed Against Ford Motor Co. in Death of Fort Worth Police Officer
FORT WORTH, Texas – Attorneys from the Fort Worth, Texas, law firm of Kobs, Haney & Hundley are announcing a lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) on behalf of the family of a Fort Worth police officer who was killed when the gas tank on his Crown Victoria police cruiser exploded.
Officer Dwayne Freeto died on Dec. 17, 2006, when his Crown Victoria Police Interceptor squad car exploded in flames…
Thompson & Knight Expands São Paulo Office
São Paulo (October 20, 2008) - The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP, through its affiliated office Tauil & Chequer Advogados, is pleased to announce the expansion of its São Paulo office with the addition of associates Christiano Chagas Monteiro De Melo and Roberto Pinatti Casarini, who join the Firm’s Tax Practice Group.
“We are very pleased to have Christiano and Roberto join our São Paulo office. Their…
Dallas Attorney Charla Aldous Featured Among Best Lawyers in America
DALLAS – Trial attorney Charla Aldous once again has been recognized for her success in the courtroom by earning a spot in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Ms. Aldous, founder of the Aldous Law Firm in Dallas, has been selected by her peers as one of the country’s top attorneys in the areas of Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation. A veteran of more than 100…
Cologne Musician writes Hymn to Obama: CARPE gives hope a voice
Cologne, October, 2008 "Barack Obama and his life story are not just an example of living the American dream, but also proof that a person cannot just dream, but also realize the greatest dreams, with compassion, courage, honesty, hope, strength of purpose, fairness and, of course, hard work", says the Cologne musician Markus Schmerbeck. Inspired by this attitude, the artist known by the name CARPE produced 'Long Live Obama' a…
Los Angeles Slip and Fall Case ends in Million Dollar Settlement
Los Angeles, California (June 27, 2008) - Just weeks after Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney David Drexler and his co- counsel, Ron Torem filed a defense motion for a summary judgment with the Honorable Mary Thornton House in a contentious Slip and Fall case, the legal team won a $1,000,000 settlement for their client, Eric Thompson. Thompson, a severe hemophiliac, slipped and fell on an oil spill…
Attorney Peyton Healey joins CKPT
Cash Klemchuk Powers Taylor, LLP (CKPT) welcomes a new attorney to the litigation section. Peyton J. Healey joins CKPT as an associate with four years of experience litigating cases across Texas. Peyton’s practice at CKPT will focus on complex commercial disputes involving commercial contracts, commercial collection, and construction, as well as personal injury matters. He has represented clients within a variety of sectors including pharmaceutical companies, technology…
Cologne resident sings for Obama
The Cologne singer Carpe’s devotion to the American presidential candidate Barack Obama is most probably unique. Excited by the African-American, Democratic campaigner’s charisma and plans for reform, Carpe went into a studio and created his own hymn to the contender: “Long Live Obama!“ The song is dedicated to Barack Obama’s achievements thus far, that he may win the election on November 4 and fulfill his plans for positive change. Not…
Sayles Werbner Founders Earn Spots Among Best Lawyers in America
DALLAS – Once again, noted Dallas trial attorneys Richard Sayles and Mark Werbner are featured on the prestigious listing of The Best Lawyers in America.
Both Mr. Sayles and Mr. Werbner, founders of the Dallas-based law firm Sayles Werbner, are singled out in the 2009 listing based on their work in “bet-the-company” and commercial litigation. Additionally, Mr. Werbner is highlighted for his white-collar criminal defense work.
“It is truly an honor…
Explosion of new domain names presents risks for online brands
On November 1, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will meet in Cairo, Egypt to discuss the introduction of new top level domain names (gTLD), current examples in use are .com, .net, and .biz. The proposal calls for the adoption of new gTLDs to facilitate choice and competition in the domain name registration services. ICANN’s proposal will include the introduction of geographic designations, such country…
Mark Lanier Recognized Among Texas' Top Attorneys
HOUSTON – Once again Houston trial lawyer Mark Lanier, founder of The Lanier Law Firm, has earned a spot on the annual Texas Super Lawyers listing. Additionally, Mr. Lanier received special recognition as one of the state’s Top 100 attorneys.
The 2008 listing of the state’s top lawyers appears in the October issue of Texas Monthly and Texas Super Lawyers magazine.
This marks the sixth consecutive year for Mr. Lanier to be…
Sayles Werbner Attorneys Recognized In Texas Super Lawyers Listing
DALLAS – The Dallas trial law firm Sayles Werbner is home to four attorneys who have earned spots on the Texas Super Lawyers listing of the state’s top lawyers.
Sayles Werbner attorneys named to the 2008 list are Richard A. Sayles, Mark S. Werbner, Eve L. Henson and William S. Snyder. Ms. Henson is recognized for her work in intellectual property litigation. Mr. Sayles, Mr. Werbner and Mr. Snyder were named…
Bilzin Sumberg Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Bilzin Sumberg Cares
Miami, FL (October 15, 2008) – Despite recent reports that South Florida has the lowest percentage of adults who volunteer in the community, the law firm of Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP is proud to announce that Miami's JCS Seymour Gelber Senior Day Care Center will be this year's beneficiary of Bilzin Sumberg Cares' year round support and the site of the October 18, 2008 Bilzin Sumberg Cares…
Study shows interest in Sarah Palin leads the candidate pack in searches online
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 14, 2008) – Republican vice presidential hopeful Sarah Palin’s been described as a game-changer for the presidential campaign—and that appears to be true judging from how the Alaskan governor dominates online search interest for candidates in the upcoming presidential election, according to the recent v-Fluence Interactive presidential campaign candidate search language study.
Palin draws nearly four times more search volume than her running mate, Republican presidential candidate,…
Charla Aldous Recognized Among Texas’ Best Lawyers
DALLAS – For the sixth consecutive year, noted Dallas attorney Charla Aldous has earned a spot on the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers listing of the state’s top attorneys.
Ms. Aldous, founder of the Aldous Law Firm, is listed among the state’s top litigators in the October 2008 issue of Texas Monthly magazine and Texas Super Lawyers magazine, a publication co-produced by the publishers of Texas Monthly and Law & Politics Media…
Muslim Lord Mayor honours British Military
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Abdul Rashid, has recently been active in honouring British servicemen and women. In the last month he has overseen the city’s largest ever enlistment ceremony, inspected the troops at a military parade and taken charge of HMS Daring – the Royal Navy’s fastest and most powerful vessel!
At the beginning of September, the Lord Mayor was present as 47 Midlands teenagers swore allegiance to Queen…
Goldman Sachs Ordered to Pay Broker $1 Million, Dallas Lawyer Rogge Dunn Wins Ar …
LOS ANGELES – A panel of securities industry arbitrators has ordered investment banking giant Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) to pay one of its former brokers $1 million following an investigation into the company’s compensation system.
Greg Fullmer, 49, of Los Angeles, worked for Goldman Sachs for 11 years until the company fired him in 2004, according to the claim filed with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in Los Angeles. During…
Recruitment drive for Workplace Chaplains launched
This month sees Workplace Ministry in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire (WMHB) - the ecumencial body that oversees the work of workplace ministry in these two counties - launch a recruitment drive for people to serve as workplace chaplains.
Chaplains – who give up a number of days each month to visit people at work - are drawn from practising Christians, either lay or ordained, who are connected to a recognised church.
Candidates…
Taber Estes Thorne & Carr Partners Highlighted In 2008 Texas Super Lawyers Listi …
DALLAS -- The Dallas-based law firm of Taber Estes Thorne & Carr PLLC is pleased to announce that name partners Dawn Estes and Lori Carr have earned spots on the prestigious 2008 Texas Super Lawyers listing of the state’s top attorneys.
Ms. Estes was recognized for her work in business litigation, while Ms. Carr was recognized for her expertise in labor & employment law.
To compile the Texas Super Lawyers listing, more…
Steven Ross To Lead Gardere’s IP Group
DALLAS – Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is proud to announce that Steven E. Ross has been named head of the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group.
As leader of Gardere’s IP practice group, Mr. Ross will focus on business development, management, administration, training and mentoring programs for the section, which includes more than 50 attorneys, patent agents and staff.
Mr. Ross succeeds Ken Glaser, a long-time leader in the IP legal community,…
Protecting Trademarks Online
The Intellectual Property practice of Cash Klemchuk Powers Taylor, LLP (CKPT) proudly presents a CLE opportunity in conjunction with the Computer Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association. Attorney Darin M. Klemchuk will be presenting “Updates on cybersquatting, domain name disputes, and trademark infringement over the Internet” on Monday, October 27 at 12:00 P.M. at the Belo Mansion.
Covering a variety of issues legal issues with regard to…
Thompson & Knight Assists Eagle Rock in $235.5 Million Acquisition
The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP has assisted Eagle Rock Energy Partners L.P. (“Eagle Rock”) with the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding units of Millennium Midstream Partners LP (“MMP”), and thereby its ownership in MMP's operating subsidiaries, for approximately $235.5 million.
The Thompson & Knight team advising on this project was led by Partners Barry Davis and Thomas R. Lamme, both in the Corporate and Securities…
‘The Best Lawyers In America’ Honors 36 Gardere Partners
DALLAS – Thirty-six partners from the Dallas, Houston and Austin offices of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP have been honored among 2009’s “Best Lawyers in America.”
Published by Woodward/White Inc., “The Best Lawyers in America” is widely regarded as one of the most respected surveys of U.S. lawyers. Attorneys are selected following a rigorous process in which thousands of the country’s top lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. More than 2 million…
A history of the future: Independent Long Island - Original new book available o …
The book, A history of the future: Independent Long Island, was published on 25 September 2008. The author is the Hon. Most Rev. Dr. Cesidio Tallini, who is President and Founder of the Cesidian Root, an alternative Internet; International Diplomat for the International States Parliament for Safety and Peace; Bishop of the Cesidian Church; Independent Scholar; and Governor of Independent Long Island (ILI) and the United Micronations Multi-Oceanic Archipelago (UMMOA).
This…
