Press Releases by Category Politics, Law & Society
McKool Smith Joins Anti-Defamation League’s Professional Partners Program
NEW YORK – The national intellectual property and commercial litigation law firm of McKool Smith is joining the New York Regional Office of the Anti-Defamation League and several other prominent law firms as part of a new initiative aimed at increasing diversity awareness in New York schools.
The Professional Partners Program is a coordinated effort between the ADL and the New York legal community to bring the group’s No Place for…
Dallas Lawyer Angel Reyes Honored With Prestigious DiversityFIRST Award
DALLAS – The Texas Diversity Council is recognizing Dallas attorney Angel Reyes for his commitment to promoting diversity through his legal work and civic involvement.
Mr. Reyes, managing partner in the law firm Heygood, Orr, Reyes, Pearson & Bartolomei, will receive the council’s prestigious DiversityFIRST™ award on August 18 at the organization’s 2008 Best Practices and DiversityFIRST Awards Luncheon.
Established in 2004, the DiversityFIRST award recognizes individuals, businesses and community groups for…
After five year hiatus, Small Miracles-authors return with their most important …
After a great 7-year run (1997-2004) with six volumes of Small Miracles (four of them national bestsellers), co-authors Yitta Halberstam and Judith Leventhal had concluded that it was time to close the series. Stories were beginning to feel repetitive, and it was getting harder and harder to find fresh and novel ones, Yitta Halberstam recounts. Even though we were emotionally invested in the series - and in our fans who…
Disaboom Awakens the “Unheard Voice” of Disability Community at the Democratic N …
Denver, CO – August 14, 2008 – Disaboom (OTCBB: DSBO; disaboom.com), the premier online community for people touched by disability, today announced that it will help the voice of the disability community to be heard at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver through the “Unheard Voice,” a series of disability-focused events and activities. The series of “Unheard Voice” events, most of which are open to the public, will…
Thompson & Knight Opens São Paulo Office
São Paulo – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the opening of its office in São Paulo, Brazil, attaining a strategic foothold in one of the most important financial and commercial hubs in Latin America. This move extends the Firm’s impact through its five offices in the region responding to the growing demand in the areas of infrastructure, energy, project finance,…
Popular legal services that was only previously available to US consumers is now …
Toronto, Canada--August 14, 2008--Lawyerahead, Inc. has recently launched its popular legal services to Canadian Consumers. Now all Canadians seeking legal assistance whether it be to find a Personal Injury lawyer, DUI lawyer, Divorce lawyers or any other lawyers for their legal needs can go www.lawyerahead.ca and get the right legal help they need. The company has created a patent pending system that allows users to describe their…
International Press Partners for Social Media Studies
At the moment ethority is working on a study about the US presidential elections 2008. Our database for this study is a compilation of user opinions found in social media such as forums, weblogs and newssites.
These user opinions concern the two candidates Barack Obama and John McCain in general, as well as their image, climate protection, immigration policy and campaign topics such as education, trade, health, foreign and security policy.…
Ray Buffer to Run For Council Seat in Central San Pedro
In his candidacy statement, Buffer says “I believe in the potential for San Pedro to grow and the need to embrace change. Not all change is good, and I believe it is the important role of the Council to determine and weigh the benefits and the costs of change. I run a Performing Arts Company that originated in Downtown San Pedro. I believe this historic area is…
Dallas Attorney Jim Chester Joins Cowles & Thompson as Shareholder
DALLAS – Cowles & Thompson, P.C. is strengthening its intellectual property and international expertise with the addition of J.F. (Jim) Chester as a Shareholder. Mr. Chester chairs the firm’s Intellectual Property and International Business and Trade Practice Groups, and is a member of the Corporate and Business Practice Group.
“Jim’s practice focuses on the unique intersection of international law and intellectual property,” says Cowles & Thompson Managing Shareholder Chuck Green. “He…
Gardere Bolsters Global IP, Entertainment Practice With Addition of Experienced …
MEXICO CITY – Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is proud to announce the expansion of its services in Mexico City with the addition of Israel Perez Correa, who will lead the firm’s Latin American intellectual property and entertainment law practices.
Mr. Perez represents domestic and international clients in matters of corporate and IP law, including patent, trademark, copyright and licensing matters, with particular emphasis in copyright and trademark prosecution, litigation and counseling.
Prior…
Prominent Houston Trial Attorney Christopher Pappas joins Kane Russell Coleman & …
Dallas/Houston-- Dallas based law firm, Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC is proud to annouce that veteran Houston trial lawyer, Chris Pappas, and his team of experienced trial lawyers, have joined forces to expand KRCL’s existing Houston practice. Pappas will bring a 13 lawyer litigation team with him to KRCL. Effective September 1, 2008, the combined practices will include 68 attorneys – 18 in Houston and…
9/11 FIRST RESPONDERS INSPIRE NEW YORK MUSICIAN TO HELP OUT
(NEW BERN, NC)—Days after the Twin Towers fell, thousands of first responders aided New York in its devastating crisis, giving Americans a great sense of hope. Seven years later, many of those heroes have been forgotten—and worse, over 15,000 have become gravely ill.
Steven Centore, author of the new book One of Them: A First Responder’s Story, was one of the many who volunteered to assist in the immediate…
Gardere Earns International Recognition in 2008 Communicator Awards
DALLAS – A unique new advertising campaign and a signature community event have earned Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP double recognition in the prestigious Communicator Awards.
The firm earned an Award of Distinction in the competition’s print advertising campaign category for its “They Call It/We Call It” series. The campaign illustrates Gardere’s ability to cut through hyperbole to present a no-nonsense approach to the practice of law.
Gardere earned a second 2008…
BBB Warns About Voter Registration Scams
Beware of Callers Seeking Personal Information
Wallingford, CT – August 5, 2008 – Connecticut BBB says the latest scam to steal your private information may come by telephone or e-mail, and is related to voter registration.
The Federal Trade Commission, (FTC) the nation’s federal consumer protection agency, reports scammers are using the pretext of requiring personal information to be registered to vote or to ensure your registration information is correct. …
The Danger of a New Kind of Bilateral “Cold War" has Emerged
(CM, 2008-07-05 Beijing/Berlin) INTERVIEW WITH FANG WEIGUI, EXPERT FOR CHINA AND GERMANY IN BEIJING
Fang Weigui is professor for comparative literature at Beijing Normal University since 2006.
His focus in teaching and research is on comparative literature, modern Chinese culture and literature, language change (historical semantics), and the Internet in China.
In 2002, Fang habilitated in Erlangen, Germany, with a study on Chinese literature during the times of the republic. In 2004, he…
Double Moral Standards applied by the West harm the democratization process in C …
(Berlin/Beijing, CM 02/08/2008) The West applies two different standards when judging a country, “depending on who they refer to”. This is how Fang Weigui, scholar in Beijing habilitated in Erlangen, Germany, criticized Western hypocrisy in an interview conducted by Civilizations Matter. Even critical Internet users in China allege that the West has dishonest motives when degrading China at present. “I am a more or less ‘different-minded’ person in China, and…
Cash Klemchuk Powers Taylor, LLP Launches Intellectual Property Website
Cash Klemchuk Powers Taylor LLP (CKPT) is pleased to launch ckptip.com, a new website specifically devoted to the firm’s intellectual property (IP) practice.
Combining a user-friendly layout with cutting-edge design, the site features detailed information on CKPT’s IP related services, including, pages devoted to patents and trademarks, as well as due diligence and litigation.
“The site is designed to offer useful information to those researching our legal services,” said Darin Klemchuk,…
Gardere Partners Recognized Among Nation’s Top Business Attorneys
DALLAS/HOUSTON – Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is proud to announce that four attorneys from the firm’s Dallas and Houston offices have been included among the top business attorneys in the country in the most recent Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition.
Dallas partners Kenneth R. Glaser and Andre M. Szuwalski are among the attorneys featured for their work in intellectual property, and Dallas partner Peter S. Vogel was recognized for his work…
Six from McKool Smith Honored in Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition
DALLAS – Six attorneys from the Dallas, Austin and New York offices of McKool Smith, P.C., have earned selections to the Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition based on their work for clients in intellectual property litigation.
McKool Smith principals Doug Cawley, Ted Stevenson and Robert Manley of Dallas; Gordon White and Steve Pollinger of Austin; and Robert Cote of New York are included in the listing of the nation’s top corporate…
International Affairs Council Calls For Host Families
RALEIGH, N.C. – Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (iacnc.org), has announced that the organization is calling for families to host professionals from the former Soviet States in mid-August for one to three weeks. Small stipends are available for families interested in hosting the Kyrgyzstan delegates. For more information on becoming a host family, contact Maria Adoskina, program director, at (919) 838-9191 or e-mail…
Genocide in Rwanda: Working through burdened history
Working through burdened history of post genocidal Rwanda
When examining the bloodiest chapter of early African history - the genocide in Rwanda - no words can be found to adequately report the gruesome occurrence. The magnitude of massacres executed in Rwanda is beyond human imagination. The people of Rwanda have the major task to live with the memory of that genocide. In connecting with the genocide you will be confronted with…
Philip Isley Wins MetroBravo Award
RALEIGH, N.C. – Boyce & Isley, PLLC (boyceisley.com), has announced that Philip Isley, a managing partner in the firm, has received a 2008 MetroBravo Award in the category of local politician. The award, presented by Metro Magazine, reflects Isley’s position as a Raleigh city councilman. The MetroBravo Awards are voted on by readers and showcase readers’ favorites in diverse categories.
Boyce & Isley, PLLC is a…
Bishop T.D. Jakes & Pastor Jamal Bryant Join Bishop David G. Evans For An 18th A …
Bishop David G. Evans, one of today’s most prophetic and provocative pastors, is preparing to celebrate his 18th year as pastor. Evans, pastor of the 27,000-member Bethany Baptist Church in Lindenwold, New Jersey, is setting the standard in ministry. With a weekly broadcast, The Power of Revelation, airing on BET, TBN and Streaming Faith, he’s one of the best-selling authors in Christendom having moved over 400,000 copies of…
Berlin Society for Intercultural Dialog organises a Europe-China Encounter in Be …
(Berlin, 23rd July 2008) The major of the Chinese capital Beijing and of the north-eastern port city of Qingdao (Tschingdao), from which the Olympic Sailing regatta should depart, welcomed the first Autumn Symposium organized by the newly founded Berlin Society for Intercultural Dialogue. Scientists, business-men, media representatives and artists have been invited to Beijing and Qingdao by the German Society, whose long term aim is to initiate interdisciplinary and intercultural…
The Attorneys Private Investigator
Forked River, New Jersey - July, 14, 2008 – Pierre A. McLean of Peace of Mind Private Investigators an investigative consulting firm in Forked River, New Jersey has continued his agency’s growth by increasing its visibility to regional law firms. His agency provides litigation support, fraud investigations, corporate investigations and a few other miscellaneous investigative services. Emphasizing professionalism, resourcefulness, attention to detail and a splash of innovation, it is striving…
“Red Cross Collaborates in Ethnic Filing of Roma in Italy”
July 14, 2008 - “Red Cross Collaborates in Ethnic Filing of Roma in Italy”
Massimo Barra, the head of the Italian Red Cross, insisted that the aim was to integrate Roma people into Italian society. If children were fingerprinted, it would be done "as a game", he said. Mr Barra said the Red Cross "always respects human rights. We are building bridges, not walls."
– 5 July, The Times
The European Center…
New Print Management Software Improves Law Firm Billing
Print Manager Plus 2008 includes a sophisticated print tracking system which allows law firms to accurately bill back their printing costs to clients with ease
Clearwater, Florida and London, UK: The just-released software, Print Manager Plus 2008 for law firms includes features to help recession proof law firms and improve billing practices and income. The entire time-consuming process of manually recording all printing done of behalf of clients, attributing…
Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney David Drexler Named Super-Lawyer in L.A. Ma …
LOS ANGELES California (February 2008)– Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney, David Drexler, has been named a Southern California “Super-Lawyer” by Los Angeles Magazine and in the 2008 Southern California Super Lawyer Edition mailed to every, judge, lawyer and corporate counsel in California. David Drexler has been named a “Super Lawyer” every year since nominations began five years ago.
The highly prestigious honor of being named a “Super Lawyer” is only…
DISHON & BLOCK EXPANDS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRESENCE WITH NEW LOS ANGELES OFFICE
IRVINE, Calif. (July 7th, 2008) – Dishon & Block, one of Orange County’s top family law firms, today announced the opening of its new office in downtown Los Angeles. Led by partners Aaron Dishon and Carrie Block, the new office will represent clients in all family matters, including divorce, legal separation, valuing and dividing substantial assets, custody, child and spousal support, litigation, mediation, pre-marriage and post-divorce issues.
"Los Angeles is a…
In India Six Year old Shoots Sister and Media Shoots Juvenile Justice Act
Media in India has splashed all over the news that a named six year old boy shot dead his named three year old sister in a named vilage in Durg district of Chhattisgarh state.
In India, this is not the first time media has taken the law of the land for a ride in such instances. While reporting Gurgaon Euro International School shooting, eight year old Bihar child serial killer, Satna…
The Rotary Foundation’s first African trustee chair takes office
EVANSTON, Ill. USA (July 1, 2008) -- Jonathan B. Majiyagbe, a Nigerian lawyer who took office on July 1 as chair of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, will devote his one-year term to fighting polio in its last remaining strongholds – which include his homeland.
“I am honored to lead the Rotary Foundation this year,” said Majiyagbe. “It is abundantly clear to all of us how endless is…
Fish & Richardson P.C. Adds New Associate
AUSTIN, Texas – The national law firm of Fish & Richardson, P.C., is announcing the addition of Chris R. Johnson as an associate in the firm’s litigation group.
Before joining Fish & Richardson, Mr. Johnson worked as a law clerk to the Hon. Alvin A. Schall of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Mr. Johnson earned his law degree from Duke University in 2006, graduating magna cum…
THE LAW OFFICES OF JAMES SOKOLOVE CONTNUES ADDITIONS TO MESOTHELIOMA RESOURCE CE …
The Law Offices of James Sokolove (LOJS), dedicated to providing greater access to the civil justice system, introduced more features to the ground-breaking community site, Mesothelioma Resource Center (MesoRC) to include a Community Marketplace and a Tribute Wall. The MesoRC website also provides a powerful one-stop informational resource for victims and families affected by this rare and aggressive cancer. Since its launch in September 2007, the site has seen continuing…
Munck Carter Adds Attorney to Litigation Section
DALLAS – The Dallas-based technology law firm of Munck Carter, P.C., is pleased to announce that attorney Andrea M. Swift has joined the firm’s litigation section.
“Andrea is a tremendously talented young lawyer,” says Jamil N. Alibhai, chairman of the firm’s litigation section. “She brings energy, enthusiasm and fresh ideas that will greatly benefit our clients.”
Ms. Swift’s practice focuses on complex commercial disputes, as well as intellectual property litigation. Outside of…
McKool Smith Adds Three Experienced Attorneys in Austin
AUSTIN – McKool Smith, PC, one of the country’s leading intellectual property and commercial litigation trial firms, is expanding its Austin offices with the addition of three experienced attorneys.
Joining the firm are senior counsel Trent E. Campione and associates Victoria L. Wicken and Ramzi R. Khazen. All three come to McKool Smith from the Austin office of Dewey & LeBoeuf.
“Clients turn to us for their most important legal matters, and…
Godwin Pappas & Ronquillo Shareholder Amy Dunn Taylor To Receive State Bar of Te …
HOUSTON – Godwin Pappas & Ronquillo PC is proud to announce that shareholder Amy Dunn Taylor has been named a recipient of a State Bar of Texas Presidential Citation.
The award will be presented to Ms. Taylor by State Bar President Gib Walton during the Bar’s Annual Meeting on June 26 in Houston. Presidential Citations are presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to the State Bar of Texas. Ms. Taylor…
McKool Smith Adds Two Litigators in Dallas
Aimee Fagan and Michael J. Donley will focus on complex business litigation
DALLAS – McKool Smith, one of the nation’s largest trial firms, is expanding its Dallas headquarters with the addition of attorneys Aimee Fagan and Michael J. Donley.
Ms. Fagan joins the firm as a principal, focusing her practice on complex business litigation. A graduate of the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, Ms. Fagan has been featured in the…
Heygood, Orr, Reyes, Pearson & Bartolomei Adds Personal Injury Attorney John "Ja …
DALLAS – The Law Offices of Heygood, Orr, Reyes, Pearson & Bartolomei in Dallas is announcing the addition of personal injury attorney John “Jay” Pate.
Mr. Pate represents both plaintiffs and defendants in complex tort litigation involving catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, construction accidents, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice and products liability claims. He also is a licensed patent attorney.
“Jay Pate represents an outstanding addition to this firm,”…
California Children Who Could Benefit Most Are Least Likely to be in Quality Pre …
New research from the RAND Corporation shows at best, 15 percent of them are in high-quality programs that prepare children for kindergarten
In the first comprehensive statewide look at use and quality of early care and education for preschool-age children in California, RAND Corporation researchers found that the quality of the state’s preschools is mixed. Most are engaging and emotionally supportive, but they fall short on key features that prepare children…
The Law Offices of James Sokolove Adds CFO
The Law Offices of James Sokolove (LOJS), a company dedicated to reinventing how people access to the civil justice system, today announced the creation of a new executive role with the appointment of Rob Bunn as chief financial officer. After consulting for LOJS since 2004, Rob will now play a central role in developing and evaluating the Company’s financial direction and capital market activities.
“Rob’s in-depth knowledge of LOJS and…
McKool Smith Principals Recognized Among Nation’s Top Intellectual Property, Com …
DALLAS – Four attorneys from the national law firm of McKool Smith, PC, once again have earned spots among the country’s top lawyers in the 2008 edition of Chambers USA.
Firm founder Mike McKool, Dallas principal Douglas Cawley and Austin managing principal T. Gordon White are profiled for their work in intellectual property law, while Mr. McKool and Dallas principal Lewis T. LeClair earned recognition for their commercial litigation work.
In addition…
CKPT Protects Creations of the Mind - Cash Klemchuk Powers Taylor, LLP forms IP …
Cash Klemchuk Powers Taylor, LLP (CKPT) is pleased to announce the development of the Intellectual Property Litigation and Counseling Practice Group within the Firm. Founding partner Darin M. Klemchuk has been named the Chair of this practice group.
CKPT’s intellectual property litigation practice provides patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret litigation, licensing, and prosecution among other forms of intellectual property counseling.
“From growing businesses with new ideas to established companies…
European Roma and Travellers Forum on official visit to Romania
The President of Finland, Ms Tarja Halonen, paid a state visit to Romania on 9 June, 2008. She was accompanied by Ms Astrid Thors, the Finnish Minister for European Affairs, Ms Johanna Suurpaa, the Finnish Ombudsperson for Minorities and Ms Miranda Vuolasranta, Vice President of the European Roma and Travellers Forum.
In her discussions with the Romanian President, Traian Basescu, President Halonen, who is a well-known, human rights activist, and deeply…
Mark Werbner Named a Finalist in 2008 Texas Bar Journal Short Story Fiction Writ …
DALLAS – Accomplished trial lawyer Mark Werbner, co-founder of the Dallas law firm Sayles Werber, has been named as a finalist in the 2008 Texas Bar Journal Short Story Fiction Writing Contest.
Mr. Werbner is an avid writer, and his submission for this year’s contest was selected as one of only 15 finalists among articles sent in by attorneys from across Texas.
\"Texas is home to some of the best lawyers in…
El Paso Attorney Kathleen Walker to Join Council on Foreign Relations Task Force
EL PASO, TX - Brown McCarroll, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that Kathleen Campbell Walker, a partner and head of the firm\'s Immigration & International Trade Group, has been invited by the Council on Foreign Relations to join its Independent Task Force on Immigration Policy.
The group\'s mission is to \"broaden the debate by analyzing issues of globalization, economic competitiveness, terrorism, and national security, as well as the international aspects of…
Sayles Werbner Founders Recognized Among Best Lawyers in Dallas
DALLAS – Veteran trial attorneys Richard Sayles and Mark Werbner, founders of the Dallas trial law firm Sayles Werbner, each have earned a spot on D Magazine’s 2008 “The Best Lawyers in Dallas” list.
The prestigious “Best Lawyers” list is determined by nominations submitted by attorneys across Dallas. Once the nominations are received by D Magazine, a blue-ribbon panel of attorneys assists the magazine’s editors with the final selections. The complete…
RESHAPING THE PRESIDENCY: NEW WEB SITE INVITES ESSAYS ON OBAMA
SILVER SPRING, MD JUNE 5, 2008: A new web site, whyobamabook.com inviting visitors to contribute essays about Senator Barack Obama’s presidential candidacy was launched today by the Beckham Publications Group.
According to Barry Beckham, CEO of the black-owned publishing company, after registering at the site, visitors can upload their essays to appear in one of several categories including foreign policy, education, and science and technology.
The best essays will be…
Suzanne Ervine Elected Vice President of the Alliance of Legal Document Assistan …
Suzanne Ervine, a registered Legal Document Assistant (LDA) in San Diego, was elected Vice President of the Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP) (www.aldap.com) at its annual meeting on May 30 in Santa Ana, California.
ALDAP is a state-wide, non-profit association dedicated to furthering the legal document assistant (LDA) and paralegal professions. Ervine is a co-founder of ALDAP, and has served on the Board of Directors in many capacities, including…
Frank Branson Recognized Among Dallas’ Top Attorneys
DALLAS – Well-known Dallas personal injury attorney Frank L. Branson, founder of The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson, has earned a spot on D Magazine’s listing of “The Best Lawyers in Dallas.”
The listing of the city’s top attorneys appears in the June issue of D Magazine, and will be available throughout the year at www.dmagazine.com. Mr. Branson has been recognized among the city’s best lawyers each of the five…
Comedian’s Support Brings Attention to Democratic Campaign
June 9, 2008 – Tallahassee, FL – Alma Gonzalez, a democratic candidate for Leon County Commissioner-at-Large in Tallahassee, Florida received the support of nationally-recognized singer/comedian Jade Esteban Estrada when he performed at a fundraiser in her honor on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at the Ray’s Steel City Saloon in Tallahassee, Florida.
“His show stopping performance at my fundraiser made the evening! I cannot thank him enough for lending his talents…
