Press Releases by Category Politics, Law & Society
Munck Butrus Carter Adds Kristina M. Oropeza
DALLAS – The Dallas-based technology law firm of Munck Butrus Carter, P.C., is pleased to announce that attorney Kristina M. Oropeza has joined the firm’s litigation section as an associate.
“Kristina is one of the top up-and-coming young litigators in Texas,” says E. Leon Carter, a name partner in the firm’s litigation section. “Her experience, expertise and energy will no doubt be a benefit to our clients.”
Ms. Oropeza’s litigation practice…
Melinda Gilliam Joins Rose•Walker, L.L.P
DALLAS - The Dallas trial law firm of Rose•Walker, L.L.P, is pleased to announce that attorney Melinda Wyatt Gilliam has joined the firm.
Ms. Gilliam’s practice focuses on insurance coverage and bad-faith litigation. Additionally, she has extensive experience in cases involving contract disputes, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, securities fraud, intellectual property and employment-related litigation.
“Melinda is one of the top young trial attorneys in Texas,” says Rose•Walker Administrative Partner Mike Richardson.…
One million-person global online Tibet petition takes to the streets on Monday i …
The world's fastest-growing online petition—a call for China to hold talks with the Dalai Lama—will move to the streets worldwide on Monday, as part of a global day of protests, marches, and vigils organised by Tibet campaigners round the globe.
The petition, created by the international advocacy network Avaaz.org, broke through the one million mark after only seven days, and represents voices from every country on earth. We believe…
Lawyers Help Out Medtronic victims in getting Medtronic Recall Lawsuit Informati …
Texas – Lawyers at Johnson Law Firm, representing Medtronic Recall victims throughout the United States of America, announced today free Medtronic Lawsuit Claim Evaluation service for patients implanted with recalled Medtronic devices. Now heart patients with questions about their potential individual Medtronic lawsuits or Medtronic class action lawsuits can get an initial legal claim review by a lawyer without any charge or obligation.
“Adequate testing and checking of Medtronic lead…
Women-Owned Law Firm in Dallas Focusing on Business Litigation, Labor & Employme …
DALLAS – Four former partners from a large Dallas law firm are announcing the formation of Taber Estes Thorne & Carr PLLC, one of the city’s rare women-owned law firms.
Attorneys Jane Taber, Dawn Estes, Jessica Thorne and Lori Carr bring more than 70 combined years of big firm experience representing business clients in litigation, labor & employment, and corporate matters.
The founding partners, all formerly with Dallas’ Gardere Wynne Sewell, are…
MCFM Announces Workshop on Mediation and Collaborative Law
Chelmsford, Massachusetts—Join the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wellesley Free Library for a special workshop, \"ADR Professions Colliding: Addressing the Tension Between Mediation and Collaborative Practice.” Mediators and collaborative law professionals Lynda Robbins and Karen Levitt will share ways to use the best of both worlds to resolve client disputes.
Mediation and collaborative practice have met in the…
NYC Attorney announces Free Seminar on managing Child Support Payments during re …
Tracey A. Bloodsaw, a much experienced & well known New York based attorney specializing in family law, divorces, criminal & real estate cases, will be holding a free seminar to educate non-custodial parents about managing child support payments efficiently, particularly during recession. Her website can be viewed at - TraceyABloodsaw.com
Ms. Bloodsaw has been practicing family law for more than 10 years, & has been active in promoting awareness to domestic…
JASON STEELE SUPPORTS HJR 7003 - PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR DEPLOYED MILITARY PERSO …
March 18, 2008, Satellite Beach. HJR 7003 will be presented on the House of Representatives floor on March 19th. This bill will allow qualified military personnel to receive a credit to be applied to their next tax bill equal to the number of days they spend deployed.
“Our county houses a number of active military personnel. Patrick Air Force base is a dynamic and integral part of our…
Law Firm Embarks On Medtronic Leads Recall Information And Claims Filing Departm …
Alabama – Johnson Law Firm’s attorneys representing victims of the Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator Lead Recall in their personal injury and class action lawsuits against the manufacturer, declared the opening of Medtronic Lead Recall information and claims filing department to make patients aware of their legal rights. Now patients can get complete information on the Medtronic lead recall from the FDA and submit inquiries about claims for compensation to…
Gardere Attorneys Recognized Among Top U.S. Business Litigators
DALLAS/HOUSTON – Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is proud to announce that six attorneys from the firm’s Dallas and Houston offices have been honored among the top business litigators in the country in the premier edition of Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition.
Earning recognition in the legal guide for business executives are Geoffrey Bracken and William Matthews of Houston and Craig Florence, Joe Harrison, Robert Hoffman and Michael Lowenberg of the…
Attorney Jeff McPhaul Joins Munck Butrus Carter
DALLAS – The Dallas-based technology law firm of Munck Butrus Carter, P.C., is pleased to announce that attorney Jeff McPhaul has joined the firm’s Corporate Transactions and Securities section.
“Jeff is the kind of attorney clients enjoy working with,” says Larry Mandala, chairman of the firm’s Corporate Transactions and Securities Practice Group. “He takes the time to understand their business and their goals and then develops a solution that works…
Nationwide Claims Filing Department Opened by Law Firm for Patients’ Safety
Arizona: “Patients who have had the Sprint Fidelis lead implanted should contact their physician, especially if they have experienced multiple shocks, lightheadedness, fainting or participations.” According to the U. S. Food and Drug Administration notice published on the on the website of the Johnson Law Firm. The lawyers have established a Nationwide Claims filing Department and Information Center for patients affected by the Medtronic Defibrillator Lead Recall. The site…
Amicus Search Group Expands Recruiting Team
DALLAS, Texas – March 13, 2008 -- Amicus Search Group, LLC announces the expansion of its recruiting team with the addition of Larry Lindsey as a Senior Attorney Recruiter in its Dallas office, and Leslie McMurray as a Senior Attorney Recruiter in its Houston office. Founded by two veteran legal recruiters, the firm places experienced attorneys with law firms, corporations and other organizations.
“Both Larry and Leslie are great assets…
Rose•Walker Founder Recognized Among Nation’s Top Attorneys for Business
DALLAS – Attorney Marty Rose, a founding partner of Dallas’ Rose•Walker, L.L.P., has been recognized as one of the top business litigators in the country in Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition.
This year’s edition marks the premiere issue of Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition, which highlights the top attorneys around the country who previously were honored in Super Lawyers listings in the states where they practice. Mr. Rose has earned a…
Texas Rising Stars Recognize 17 Attorneys From Gardere Wynne Sewell
DALLAS/HOUSTON – Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is proud to announce that a total of 17 attorneys from its Dallas and Houston offices have been selected to the 2008 listing of Texas Rising Stars.
Gardere partners Michael P. Cooley, William D. Dunn, Barry M. Golden, Colin G. Martin, Alejandro Ortiz, John W. Slates and Celeste Yeager of Dallas earned selections, along with Houston partners Alan C. Buckner and Merritt B. Chastain…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Recognized as "Empire State Counsel"
The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Ira L. Herman for being honored as an “Empire State Counsel” by the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). He joins a distinguished group honored for their outstanding contribution in providing legal services to the poor in 2007.
The “Empire State Counsel” program was created in 2006 to give specific recognition to NYSBA members who provide 50…
Florida Teenage Republicans Endorse Jason Steele
Titusville, Fl- Chairman Clinger endorsed Jason Steele for House District 31 today. Chairman Clinger made the following comments in his endorsement:
"I have been privileged to know Jason Steele since I began attending the REC meetings of Brevard County. Jason Steele is a true conservative, and will lead in the most pressing issues of our day. He has previously served the people of Florida, and I can assure those in…
Sayles Werbner Verdict Ranks Among Tops In Nation In 2007
DALLAS – For the third time in seven years, the Dallas litigation law firm Sayles Werbner has earned a place on the annual Verdict Search list of the top 100 verdicts in the nation.
Sayles Werbner’s $73.5 million breach of contract verdict against Sears, Roebuck and Co. was recognized as the 19th largest verdict in the nation in 2007. The firm’s win also represents the second largest verdict in Texas, according…
Hassans International Law Firm is Ideally Placed to Advise on the Recent UK Tax …
Non residents in Gibraltar should consult their tax advisor about the upcoming tax changes set to take effect in April 2008. Hassans International Law Firm,Gibraltar is idealy placed to advise on these impending changes.
Recognized by the Chamber and Legal Partners 500 as the Best Gibraltar Law Firm, Hassans (www.gibraltarlaw.com) is the only law firm in Gibraltar that also advises the Gibraltar government itself, making the firm the top choice when…
Response on Behalf of the Coptic Orthodox Church to U.S. Student’s Claim of Star …
DIAMOND BAR, California–March 7, 2008–In response to a recent news story about Jonathan McCullum, a U.S. Exchange Student who claimed he was starved by a Coptic Christian family due to church fasts, the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii clarifies as follows.
Although the Church strongly encourages her believers to observe periods of fasting according to Apostolic Tradition, fasting is a voluntary spiritual sacrifice. The Church…
New York Attorney Tracey A. Bloodsaw celebrates 5th Anniversary with special dis …
Tracey A Bloodsaw (TraceyABloodsaw.com), a New York based lawyer, has announced special discounted rates to celebrate her 5 years in private practice. The 5% discount is applicable on all services, including uncontested divorces, contested divorces, child custody matters, child visitation cases, child support cases, criminal cases as well as real estate transactions for the entire month of April.
"It has been 5 years in private practice!", says Tracey Bloodsaw, who, in…
Animal Defenders International: Outrage at U.S. Marine Throwing Puppy to Her Dea …
An online video recently broadcast on Youtube, shows a smiling U.S. Marine in combat gear throwing a puppy over a cliff in Iraq to its certain death. The shocking video has enraged thousands of viewers who protested before it was removed from the website.
The Marine Corps Base in Hawaii is currently investigating the incident, since the Marine in question, a Lance Corporal, is reported to be with the 1st…
Medtronic Lead Recall Health Risks Encourage Patients to Consult Lawyers Prior t …
New York – The Medtronic defibrillator lead recall lawyers at Johnson Law Firm announced today the launch of their Medtronic Lead Recall Information and Claims Filing Center as a resource for patients and personal injury attorneys around the USA. Patients affected by the recent Medtronic recall of heart leads can visit the site to receive Medtronic Lawsuit information and claims evaluations.
The Medtronic Lawsuit Claim and Evaluation Site…
Neiman Marcus Congratulates Andrews Kurth On 25 Years in Dallas
DALLAS – Neiman Marcus Inc., the nation’s premier luxury retailer, is congratulating the Dallas office of Andrews Kurth LLP on more than a quarter-century of working for businesses in North Texas and around the state.
Andrews Kurth, a corporate and litigation law firm with offices around the world, opened in Dallas on April 1, 1982. The firm has grown from five attorneys to more than 400 attorneys, including approximately 90…
transport logistic China 2008 – Air Cargo China bigger than ever
Air Cargo China, the biggest international showcase of the air cargo industry in Asia, will be larger than ever before in 2008: approximately 50 of the world´s leading airlines and airports will be putting on presentations at transport logistic China. This International Exhibition for Logistics, Telematics and Transportation is being held for the third time, from 17 to 19 June 2008 in Shanghai.
The 2008 edition of Air Cargo China will…
Now, Lawyers just a click away
Keeping pace with the changing times, consumers across the world have been looking to the internet for their legal needs. Four million people go online per month to get legal advice. Numerous legal web sites have cropped up recently in the western world, many of which serve as virtual match-makers between lawyers searching for clients and clients in need of help. Unlike our western counterparts, there has been no authentic…
Overseas Emigration Seminars in March
Overseas Emigration Visas are running immigration seminars throughout the UK in March for anyone considering emigrating to Australia, Canada or New Zealand.
Anyone wanting to know more about the visa requirements of Australia, Canada or New Zealand will find these immigration seminars valuable.
Assistance in the migration process is particularly valuable for those in unusual situations who have tricky hurdles to vault in order for their visa application to be approved by…
The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson Earns One of Largest U.S. Verdicts in 2007
DALLAS – The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson has been recognized by American Lawyer Media’s Verdict Search for obtaining one of the nation’s largest verdicts of 2007. In May 2007, the firm obtained a $20.8 million jury verdict for the wife and estate of a man who died after his vehicle was struck by an 18-wheeler.
The verdict in Bohne v. Enviroclean Management Services Inc. came in at No. 92…
Top Press Secretary Joins Steve Francis Campaign for Mayor of San Diego
San Diego, CA - Jennifer Kerns, one of the most reputable Press Secretaries in California, has joined the campaign of Steve Francis for Mayor.
Kerns, a two-time political appointee of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, has most recently served as Senior Press Secretary for California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner, and as Assistant Secretary of State and spokesperson for former California Secretary of State Bruce McPherson.
“We are pleased to welcome a media professional of…
Mike Colodny Named Chairman of Meyerhoff Center
The Joseph Meyerhoff Senior Center, also known as the Southeast Focal Point Senior Center, is under new administration and the guidance of a newly-installed Board of Directors. Mike Colodny, Senior Partner and Shareholder at Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate was named Chairman.
Formerly operating under the oversight of the Broward County Jewish Federation, the Meyerhoff Center is now a stand-alone non-profit corporation.
The Meyerhoff Center Board of Directors Members…
Mayoral candidate for San Diego urges Mayor Sanders to “level with San Diegans a …
San Diego, CA- January 29, 2008 - Steve Francis, a candidate for Mayor of San Diego, calls for leadership that is transparent and accountable, citing San Diego’s failure to enter the public bond market and its future fiscal recovery as a key area in which this is needed.
“The Mayor’s Office needs to level with San Diegans about our failure to enter the public bond market,” Francis begins. “A look at…
Jason Steele is first 2008 Brevard candidate to qualify by petition
Jason Steele, Republican candidate for the Florida House of Representatives in District 31, today became the first candidate for state or county office in 2008 in Brevard County to qualify for the ballot using the petition method.
Steele was notified by the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections office that the office has certified that the required number of 810 voters in House District 31 have signed petition cards to gain him…
Lynda Lee Weaver Joins Rose•Walker, L.L.P.
DALLAS – The Dallas-based trial boutique law firm of Rose•Walker, L.L.P., is announcing that attorney Lynda Lee Weaver is joining the firm as a partner.
Ms. Weaver handles all types of civil and commercial litigation for a diverse list of individuals and businesses. Together with a group of Rose•Walker attorneys, she represents 16 women who are suing Dallas’ Presbyterian Hospital for alleged billing fraud related to the hospital’s eating disorders…
Medtronic Defibrillator Lead Recall Lawyers Information & Claim Filing Website f …
California: The FDA has advised patients who are implanted with this recalled Medtronic defibrillator lead or do not know the model of their lead, to contact their physicians for further information. Affected patients can submit inquiries about Medtronic lawsuits and Medtronic class action claims for compensation to Medtronic Recall lawyers at the Johnson Law Firm’s website or by calling toll free 1-866-374-0338. The law firm represents patients and their families…
15-YEAR LAWSUIT ENDS WITH $51 MILLION RECOVERY FOR KAJIMA INTERNATIONAL
TEXAS SUPREME COURT RULING CONCLUDES LONGEST RUNNING LAWSUIT IN SOUTH TEXAS
DALLAS, TEXAS—February 26, 2008—Steven Lownds, Shareholder of Dallas law firm, Quilling, Selander, Cummiskey & Lownds, P.C., announced that, what may be the longest running lawsuit in South Texas history, has reached its conclusion. Based on a decision of the Texas Supreme Court, Formosa Plastics Corporation has paid a judgment to Kajima International, Inc., totaling $51,541,612.39 including interest. The…
Survey Shows Americans are Indifferent about Gender in the White House
PROVO, Utah — February 25, 2008 — If the candidates were otherwise identical, who would most likely receive your vote for President of the United States, a male or a female? Americans from all 50 states were asked this in a revealing survey about this year’s upcoming election.
Qualtrics Survey Software, a leader in the enterprise feedback management industry, utilized its own survey tools to poll American voters about their perception…
San Diego mayoral candidate Steve Francis announces 21st century vision plan
San Diego, CA- January 19, 2008 - San Diego Mayoral candidate Steve Francis announced his Vision Plan as part of his successful campaign announcement week. “For us to meet the challenges of the 21st century, San Diego must once and for all become a world-class city that advances new opportunities for every resident, and meets the needs of every neighborhood. I have the visionary leadership and the strength to…
San Diego Mayoral Candidate Steve Francis unveils “Urban Renaissance” Plan
San Diego, CA- January 21, 2008 - San Diego mayoral candidate Steve Francis participated in several local events in San Diego honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Today on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I join millions of Americans in honoring the legacy of a great and noble man,” said Francis. “Dr. King\'s leadership in the civil rights movement opened our eyes to the injustices in our…
The Law Offices of James Sokolove Highlights Trajedy of Trasylol
Newton, Mass., Feb. 21, 2008 − The Law Offices of James Sokolove (LOJS), dedicated to providing equal access to the civil justice system, expressed its continuing dismay following a recent report on the tragedy linked to the drug Trasylol®. According to a recent segment that aired on the CBS program 60 Minutes, the drug’s manufacturer failed to adequately warn doctors and patients of the risks involved in its use resulting…
McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing Adds New Associate in Dallas
DALLAS – The nationally recognized boutique Family Law firm of McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, L.L.P., is pleased to announce that Stephen Orsinger has joined the firm as an associate.
“We are excited to have Stephen joining our firm,” says founding partner Mike McCurley. “He is an exceptionally bright young lawyer who I am sure will quickly prove to be an outstanding addition to our office. “
Mr. Orsinger’s practice…
Andrews Kurth Celebrating 25 Years in Dallas
DALLAS – The Dallas office of Andrews Kurth LLP will celebrate more than a quarter century of work for businesses in North Texas and around the state with a party for attorneys, clients and invited guests on Feb. 22, 2008, at The Apartment in Dallas.
Andrews Kurth, a business law firm with offices around the world, opened its doors in Dallas on April 1, 1982 with just five attorneys. Today,…
The Law Offices of James Sokolove Warns Consumers of Fentanyl Dangers
The Law Offices of James Sokolove (LOJS), dedicated to providing equal access to the civil justice system, cites the mounting evidence of danger associated with the use of the fentanyl prescription pain patch. This week Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and Novartis AG\'s Sandoz recalled 25-micrograms/hour Duragesic®-brand transdermal pain patches in the U.S. and Canada due to the risk of accidental overdose resulting from manufacturing defects in the patch.…
Ahwazi Arabs Condemn Iran’s Nuclear Project
Indigenous Ahwazi Arabs have condemned the construction of a nuclear power plant on their traditional lands in Iran's southwest province of Khuzestan.
Ahwazi criticism mounted as Iran began construction of a nuclear facility at Darkhovin. Iran has been building its first nuclear power plant near the southern city of Bushehr, where test operations could start this year. Final deliveries of nuclear fuel by Russia arrived at the plant last month. The…
Thompson & Knight Partner Appointed to DOWNTOWNDALLAS Board
Dallas (February 11, 2008) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Ted M. Benn as a Board Member of DOWNTOWNDALLAS effective February 22, 2008. Benn will serve a three-year term and joins a prominent group of business leaders appointed to DOWNTOWNDALLAS’ Board from all industries and sectors of the Dallas community. As a Board Member, Benn is tasked…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Elected to Writers' League of Texas Board of Director …
The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that Michael W. Stockham has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Writers’ League of Texas. He will serve a three-year term, which began in January 2008.
Stockham is an Associate in Thompson & Knight’s Trial Practice Group and is a member of the Firm’s Securities and Corporate Governance Litigation Practice Specialty Group.…
Academy for Intercultural Dialogue has established a new platform
(CM, Berlin, 2008-02-06) The Academy for Intercultural Dialogue, founded December 2007 in Berlin, has established a new platform: cm-germany.org .
Beyond the political scene and exempt from economic incitement, the Academy is designated to provide a forum of dialogue between groups of different political, religious and ethnical backgrounds. With its name 'Civilisations Matter', underlining the need of an interdisciplinary and intercultural discussion, this academy is bound to be an international site of…
Hiersche, Hayward, Drakeley & Urbach, P.C. Strengthens Firm’s Appellate Law Prac …
DALLAS --- The law firm of Hiersche, Hayward, Drakeley & Urbach, P.C., is announcing the addition of veteran attorney Kevin J. Keith to lead the firm’s growing practice in Appellate Law.
Joining the firm as Of Counsel, Mr. Keith’s practice will focus on providing counsel in a wide range of litigation support and civil appellate law matters, including the handling of all State and Federal appeals.
Mr. Keith has been Board Certified…
Gardere Becomes First Texas Law Firm To Join ABA-EPA Law Office Climate Challeng …
DALLAS – Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is proud to announce that it has become an ENERGY STAR Partner, making it the first Texas-based law firm to join the ABA-EPA Law Office Climate Challenge.
Developed by the American Bar Association\'s Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Climate Challenge encourages law offices to become better environmental and energy stewards. Gardere is participating in the Climate Challenge…
New Web Portal Reveals Facts Every Citizen Should Know About U.S. Public Records
USPublicRecords.com educates citizens and agencies about a new way to find public records.
Research experts are now turning to the Web for public records and documents and finding their searches to be easier and faster than ever before. A new Web portal called USPublicRecords.com reveals facts about this process and gives every citizen a glance into the procedures of public record research.
"The Web portal about U.S. public records was designed…
Independent Long Island becomes United Commonwealth Society member
It doesn\'t happen every day that a nation a mere four months old becomes a member of an important society of nations, but that\'s exactly what happened to Independent Long Island, a nation born on 20 August 2007.
It is also not an everyday occurrence for someone who never won an election to also become an \"Honorable\", but that too happened to the Most Rev. Dr. Cesidio Tallini, who in little…
