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By Elaine Hou ROC President Ma Ying-jeou again called on the U.S. to sell Taiwan weapons such as F-16 C/D fighters to help maintain the nation’s...![]()
Democracy Watch, 2011 - Issue 19
With Party of Regions focused on election law in the quest for power, an opposition member is commended in Europe. As Ukraine remains frozen on...![]()
Thompson & Knight Ranked as Top Patent Litigation Firm
Texas (June 28, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce its inclusion by Intellectual Asset Management...![]()
FOUR BERCOW RADELL & FERNANDEZ ATTORNEYS NAMED 2011 FLORIDA SUPER LAWYERS AND RISING STARS
MIAMI (June 28, 2011) – Jeffrey Bercow and Michael Radell have been named again to the annual Florida Super Lawyers list as the top attorneys...![]()
Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate Shareholder Fred Karlinsky Appointed to Florida State University Foundation Board of Trustees
Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate Shareholder Fred Karlinsky was appointed to the Florida State University (FSU) Foundation Board of Trustees for a term commencing...![]()
20th Anniversary of the Mt. Pinatubo Eruption : The Triumph of the Pampangueño Spirit
The human spirit is always unmistakably tried and measured by adversity. Twenty years ago, the second-largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century took place at...![]()
Gardere Attorneys Selected Among H Texas Magazine’s Top Lawyers
HOUSTON – Fourteen attorneys from Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, representing six practice areas, have been named to H Texas magazine’s 2011 Houston’s Top Lawyers list....![]()
Florida Trend Names Three Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell Partners to Legal Elite 2011
ORLANDO, FL – Each year, Florida Trend recognizes the state’s top attorneys as selected by their peers. Four Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell partners –...![]()
Chicago Elder Law Attorney, Kerry Peck, Admitted To Bar Of U.S. Supreme Court
CHICAGO, IL -- Kerry Peck, a Chicago elder law attorney with the firm Peck Bloom, was recently admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court...![]()
THE FLORIDA BAR APPOINTS JEFFREY ALBINSON VICE-CHAIR OF CODE & RULES OF EVIDENCE COMMITTEE
CORAL GABLES (June 21, 2011) – Attorney Jeffrey Albinson, of Daniels Kashtan Downs Robertson & McGirney P.A., has been appointed Vice-Chair of the Code &...![]()
Thompson & Knight Expands Oil and Gas and Corporate Practices in New York
New York (June 21, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Partners Richard S....![]()
Democracy Watch, 2011 - Issue 18
With international finance on hold for Ukraine, observers stress the plight of the SME sector. As Verkhovna Rada’s duty to democracy is called into question,...![]()
Mesriani Law Group Secures Settlement for Wrongfully Terminated Employee
Los Angeles – Expert employment and labor law attorneys of Mesriani Law Group, one of the leading law firms in Los Angeles and southern California,...![]()
Gardere Earns Legal 500 Technology, M&A and Real Estate Honors
DALLAS – Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP has earned recognition in the prestigious 2011 U.S. edition of The Legal 500 based on the firm’s work for...![]()
WILL OATIS ANNOUNCING RUN FOR GOVERNOR OF MISSISSIPPI ON SUNDAY, JUNE 12 IN SILVER CREEK TOWN PARK
HATTIESBURG, MS (June 10, 2011) – Will Oatis, of Silver Creek, MS, has officially entered the race for governor of Mississippi in 2011. Oatis will announce...![]()
BCA Wins Coveted National Marketing Award for Oil Spill Campaign
Houston, Tx – June 6, 2011 – The law firm of Brent Coon & Associates, received the “Best Integrated Legal Campaign during the...![]()
UDT Asia 2011
Clarion Events hosts the Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) Asia 2011 conference and exhibition to bring senior naval and industry personnel together to cover underwater developments...![]()
Thompson & Knight Honored Again by The Legal 500 US
Texas (June 8, 2011) – Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce its recognition as one of the top U.S. law firms in the...![]()
Jackson Walker Wins Texas Supreme Court Victory for Client in Franchise Tax Case
AUSTIN -- On May 27, the Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company in its dispute with the Texas Comptroller’s Office over...![]()
Democracy Watch, 2011 - Issue 17
As Ukraine steps towards authoritarianism the labour force walks out. With the media protesting against violations of their rights we ask the question: how long...![]()
Leading Colorado Law Firm: McDowell Laybourne & Rodemer offers free consultation within 24 hours
Colorado Springs, United States of America, June 6 2011- One of the most promising Injury Lawyer Colorado firms, McDowell Laybourne & Rodemer has announced that...![]()
Godwin Ronquillo’s Raines Elected President of Executive Women of Dallas
DALLAS – Carolyn Raines, shareholder at Godwin Ronquillo PC, has been elected President of the Executive Women of Dallas. “The Executive Women of Dallas is...![]()
Gardere Lobby Team Completes Successful 2011 Texas Legislative Session
AUSTIN – The Government Affairs Group in the Austin office of Gardere Wynne Sewell completed a successful 82nd Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, assisting...![]()
Jackson Walker Welcomes John W. V. Schwartzenburg
HOUSTON – Jackson Walker is pleased to welcome partner John Walter Van Schwartzenburg to the firm. Mr. Schwartzenburg joins the Energy group in the Houston...![]()
Taber Estes Thorne & Carr Partners Featured Among Dallas’ Best Lawyers
DALLAS – The Dallas-based law firm of Taber Estes Thorne & Carr PLLC is pleased to announce that name partners Dawn Estes and Lori Carr...![]()
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP Adds Washington, D.C. Office
Washington, D.C., May 27, 2011 - Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP announced the opening of its newest office in Washington, D.C. this week....![]()
Govt. understates foreign aid costs by 400%
The Government’s calculations concerning the costs associated with foreign aid are understated by 400%. Previously, Foreign aid cost the American Taxpayer approximately 1% of our...![]()
Poll: Ron Paul and Sarah Palin Have Most Support Among GOP Voters; Not Romney, Pawlenty
Following the first in the nation GOP presidential primary debate on May 5th, 2011, WEPOLLS.COM is ready to declare Texas Congressman RON PAUL the winner...![]()
Announcement of India Art Fair, 4TH Edition 25-29 January 2012 in New Delhi
New Delhi, India ( openpr ) May 30, 2011 - Now in its 4th edition, India Art Fair (formerly India Art Summit) is set...![]()
Brain Injury Attorney Jason Byrd Urges Parents to Put Helmets on Their Children
Brain injury attorney Jason Byrd wants to let parents know that they have a responsibility to make sure their children are wearing helmets when operating...![]()
usedSoft wins against Adobe
Another partial victory for the liberalization of the software market / usedSoft is allowed to continue to trade Adobe software / “Victory for the free...![]()
Continued Inaction on Referral Fees is Hurting Claimants says Leading Personal Injury Solicitor
Legal Services Board position on retaining perverse commercial incentives in personal injury market threatens access to justice Chesterfield, 27 May 2011 – Today’s recommendation by the...![]()
San Francisco Muni Hit with Wrongful Death Suit Arising from April 2010 Collision
Dr. Theodore Glaza, the husband of Scott Whitsett, late yesterday filed a wrongful death lawsuit (Case No. CGC-11-511170) in San Francisco Superior Court against the...![]()
Sayles Werbner Co-Founders Highlighted Among Dallas’ Best Lawyers
DALLAS – The Dallas trial law firm Sayles Werbner is pleased to announce that co-founders Richard Sayles and Mark Werbner once again have earned spots...![]()
McCurley Orsinger Partners Among Dallas’ Best Lawyers
DALLAS – Mike McCurley and Mary Jo McCurley, name partners in the Family Law firm of McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, LLP, have earned...![]()
Charla Aldous Highlighted Among Best Lawyers in Dallas
DALLAS – Noted Dallas trial attorney Charla G. Aldous once again has earned a spot on D Magazine’s annual listing of Dallas’ top lawyers. Ms. Aldous,...![]()
MLJ Civil Court Manual
LexisNexis India, a leading global provider of content-enabled workflow solutions, launched ‘The MLJ Civil Court Manual, 14th edition’. The thoroughly revised and updated edition of...![]()
Three Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail Shank Partners Featured Among Dallas’ Best Lawyers
DALLAS – The Dallas-based law firm of Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail Shank LLP is pleased to announce that name partners Michael Gruber, Michael Hurst and...![]()
Donald E. Godwin Named One of Dallas’ Top Lawyers in D Magazine
DALLAS – Accomplished attorney Donald E. Godwin, Chairman and CEO of the noted Texas litigation and appellate law firm of Godwin Ronquillo PC, has earned...![]()
Six Gardere Partners Named to D Magazine’s List of ‘Best Lawyers in Dallas’
DALLAS – Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is proud to announce that six of the firm's partners have been named to D Magazine’s list of "The...![]()
Leading Claimant Representative to Help Standardise Technology in Assessing Personal Injury Damages
Leading reform advocate and claimant representative to help standardise the use of technology in assessing personal injury damages Chesterfield, 26 May 2011: CS2 Lawyers, a personal...![]()
Charity Fundraising Site Warns Over Big Society Initiative
As David Cameron looks to encourage more charitable donations from society, the UK’s leading fundraising shopping site easyfundraising .org .uk has welcomed the announcement, but...![]()
Texas Bank Chooses Comprehensive Bank Training from Edcomm Banker’s Academy
A Texas Community Bank has recently chosen comprehensive bank training from Edcomm Banker’s Academy. New York, NY, May 26, 2011 -- A Texas Community Bank has...![]()
Carroll, Burdick & McDonough Partner Admitted to California Academy of Appellate Lawyers
Laurie J. Hepler, a partner at Carroll, Burdick & McDonough LLP and chair of the firm’s Appellate Practice Group, was admitted to the California Academy...![]()
Thompson & Knight Again Honored by Latin Lawyer
Dallas (May 25, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the Firm has again been recognized by...![]()
Gardere Partner Named a Finalist for State Bar of Texas Professionalism Award
HOUSTON – Jim Cooper, co-chair of the Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP Insurance Coverage Group, has been selected as a finalist for the College of the...![]()
Taiwan’s April unemployment rate drops to 4.29 percent
By Meg Chang Taiwan’s jobless rate fell 1.1 percentage points year on year to 4.29 percent in April, its lowest level since October 2008, according to...![]()
Chicago Elder Law Attorneys Donate Legal Services To Low-Income Seniors
CHICAGO, IL -- On March 30, 2011, Katie McClanahan of Peck Bloom, LLC participated in a Women's Bar Association community outreach event. The event was...![]()
Yingluck Shinawatra Visits Chiang Rai Rajabhat University
Chiang Rai Rajabhat University, Ms Yingluck and Pheu Thai’s candidates for constituency MPs addressed about 20,000 supporters. The 44-year-old businesswoman-turned-politician has apparently overshadowed Prime Minister Abhisit...![]()
Congress Fails Once Again
The false drama on Capitol Hill over a net 1% cut of a budget that rose 27% in just the past three years was another...![]()
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