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Presseabteilung Taipeh Vertretung

President Ma urges US to sell Taiwan more weapons

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... more

People First Foundation
Democracy Watch, 2011 - Issue 19

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... more

Thompson & Knight LLP

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... more

Lisa Treister Communications

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... more

Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate
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 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... more

HIM Communications, Inc.

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... more

Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP

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.... more

Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell

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 –... more

Peck Bloom, LLC
Chicago Elder Law Attorney, Kerry Peck, Admitted To Bar Of U.S. Supreme Court

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... more

Lisa Treister Communications

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 &... more

Thompson & Knight LLP

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.... more

People First Foundation
Democracy Watch, 2011 - Issue 18

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,... more

Mesriani Law Group

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,... more

Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP

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... more

2011 Race for Mississippi Governor
WILL OATIS ANNOUNCING RUN FOR GOVERNOR OF MISSISSIPPI ON SUNDAY, JUNE 12 IN SILVER CREEK TOWN PARK

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... more

Brent Coon & Associates Marketing Department

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... more

Clarion Events Asia
UDT Asia 2011

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... more

Thompson & Knight LLP

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... more

Jackson Walker L.L.P.

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... more

People First Foundation
Democracy Watch, 2011 - Issue 17

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... more

McDowell Laybourne & Rodemer,LLC

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... more

Godwin Ronquillo PC
Godwin Ronquillo’s Raines Elected President of Executive Women of Dallas

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... more

Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP

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... more

Jackson Walker L.L.P.

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... more

Taber Estes Thorne & Carr PLLC
Taber Estes Thorne & Carr Partners Featured Among Dallas’ Best Lawyers

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... more

Fredericks Peebles & Morgan

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.... more

selig & associates
Govt. understates foreign aid costs by 400%

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... more

WEPOLLS.COM
Poll: Ron Paul and Sarah Palin Have Most Support Among GOP Voters; Not Romney, Pawlenty

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... more

India Art Fair

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... more

The Byrd Law Firm

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... more

usedSoft
usedSoft wins against Adobe

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... more

CS2 Lawyers Personal Injury Solicitors
Continued Inaction on Referral Fees is Hurting Claimants says Leading Personal Injury Solicitor

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... more

Rouda, Feder, Tietjen & McGuinn

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... more

Sayles Werbner
Sayles Werbner Co-Founders Highlighted Among Dallas’ Best Lawyers

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... more

McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing
McCurley Orsinger Partners Among Dallas’ Best Lawyers

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... more

The Aldous Law Firm

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,... more

LexisNexis India

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... more

Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail Shank LLP

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... more

Godwin Ronquillo
Donald E. Godwin Named One of Dallas’ Top Lawyers in D Magazine

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... more

Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP

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... more

CS2 Lawyers Personal Injury Solicitors
Leading Claimant Representative to Help Standardise Technology in Assessing Personal Injury Damages

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... more

Context PR

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... more

Edcomm Banker’s Academy

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... more

Carroll, Burdick & McDonough

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... more

Thompson & Knight LLP

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... more

Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP
Gardere Partner Named a Finalist for State Bar of Texas Professionalism Award

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... more

Presseabteilung Taipeh Vertretung

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... more

Peck Bloom, LLC
Chicago Elder Law Attorneys Donate Legal Services To Low-Income Seniors

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... more

Chiangrai Times Newspaper
Yingluck Shinawatra Visits Chiang Rai Rajabhat University

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... more

Write Consult LLC
Congress Fails Once Again

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... more