Press Releases by Category Politics, Law & Society
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…
Houston Attorney to Argue ERISA Case at U.S. Supreme Court
David A. Furlow, a partner in the Houston office of Thompson & Knight, will present oral arguments before the Supreme Court of the United States on Tuesday, Oct. 7. In representing the plaintiff in the case, Kennedy v. DuPont, Furlow will contend that the DuPont Corporation acted improperly in distributing pension funds to an employee’s ex-wife who had waived her rights to those benefits as part of a…
The Internet becomes the new hunting ground for personal injury lawyers
Toronto, Canada—October 2nd, 2008—Building communities on the internet has been one of main reasons for the immense popularity and growth of the World Wide Web. Internet surfers can now go online and find a group or online community for absolutely any issue. What people love the most is that they can join a group and just put up any kind of problem they are facing and they will immediately get…
Texas Jury Awards Men $1.5 Million in Truck Wreck Lawsuit
WAXAHACHIE, Texas - An Ellis County jury has awarded two Austin men $1.5 million as compensation for injuries they received in an 18-wheeler wreck two years ago, attorneys for Heygood, Orr, Reyes, Pearson & Bartolomei announced today.
Ronny Martinez, 37, and Kenneth O'Neal, 50, were driving northbound on Interstate 35E in Waxahachie on July 2, 2006, when a northbound 18-wheeler veered into their lane and came in contact with their car,…
Practice Makes Praise
Cash Klemchuk Powers Taylor (CKPT) is pleased to announce that partners Darin Klemchuk and Mark Taylor have earned selection to the 2008 Texas Super Lawyers list. Mr. Klemchuk, a Rising Star from 2004-2006 and 2008, is recognized for his work in intellectual property litigation, and Mr. Taylor is acknowledged for his work in business litigation.
CKPT founder and partner Patrick Powers noted, “For Darin and Mark to receive this…
Five From The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson Recognized Among Texas’ Top Attorn …
DALLAS – The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson is home to five attorneys who have earned spots on the 2008 Texas Super Lawyers listing of the state’s top lawyers. Firm founder Frank L. Branson again received special recognition, earning a spot among Top 10 attorneys in Texas for the second consecutive year.
In addition to Mr. Branson, firm attorneys Debbie Dudley Branson, Quentin Brogdon, Thomas J. Farmer and J. Gregory…
Thompson & Knight Attorney’s Insurance Blog Named Among Top 50 by LexisNexis
The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce David S. White’s blog entitled “Law and Insurance” has been named a 2008 honoree for LexisNexis Top 50 Blogs for Insurance. White’s blog, available at http://www.lawandinsurance.typepad.com, focuses primarily on developments in Texas insurance law with succinct yet comprehensive analysis of the latest judicial opinions and legislative enactments.
White is Senior Counsel in the Trial Practice…
Gardere Wynne Sewell Honored at LMASE With Two SELMA Awards
DALLAS – An innovative advertising campaign and longstanding commitment to community service have earned Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP special recognition in the Legal Marketing Association’s 2008 SELMA Awards.
The firm received a first-place award for its innovative “They Call It/We Call It” advertising campaign during the association’s September convention in New Orleans. Additionally, the firm earned a second-place award in the area of public/media relations for its Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory…
Marty Rose Recognized in Texas Super Lawyers Listing
DALLAS – For the fourth consecutive year, attorney Marty Rose has earned a spot among the leading attorneys in Texas. A founding partner of Dallas’ Rose•Walker, L.L.P., Mr. Rose is recognized in the 2008 Texas Super Lawyers listing as one of the state’s top business trial lawyers.
To compile the list, more than 70,000 lawyers across Texas were asked to nominate other attorneys at the top of the legal profession. Rigorous…
McKool Smith Boosts Litigation Expertise with Additions of Cruciani, Wolens in D …
Respected former legislator, commercial litigator join firm as Principals
DALLAS – The national intellectual property and commercial litigation law firm of McKool Smith is announcing the addition of Gary Cruciani and Steven D. Wolens as Principals in the firm’s Dallas headquarters.
Both attorneys join the firm after practicing in the Dallas office of Diamond McCarthy. They will continue their work representing clients in commercial litigation and class-action matters.
“Gary and Steve are…
Interview with Daniel Imperato Part two – Offers 10-point Peoples Program in Lie …
West Palm Beach, FL – – Former Independent presidential candidate Daniel Imperato speaks out in our second interview about the so-called Washington bailout. Though marginalized and blacked out by the major media, tracing his words from the last three years of campaigning will show just how accurate this international businessman has been.
Long before our elected officials in congress and the administration even recognized the problems, Imperato was offering solutions for…
Daniel Sheehan Honored as One of Texas’ Top Attorneys
DALLAS – Attorney Daniel Sheehan of Dallas’ Daniel Sheehan & Associates, LLP, has earned a spot among the Top 100 attorneys in Dallas/Fort Worth in the 2008 Texas Super Lawyers list in Texas Monthly magazine.
The annual Texas Super Lawyers listing includes the state’s top attorneys as determined in a statewide survey published in the October issues of Texas Monthly and Texas Super Lawyers magazines.
“It is indeed an honor to be…
Five GodwinRonquillo Attorneys Recognized Among State’s Best in Texas Super Lawy …
DALLAS – GodwinRonquillo PC is proud to announce that five of its attorneys have earned recognition in the 2008 Texas Super Lawyers listing.
Donald E. Godwin, Marcos G. Ronquillo and Bruce W. Bowman Jr. were honored in the area of Business Litigation, with David J. White and R. Alan York selected for their Appellate work. Each of the attorneys has been selected to multiple Super Lawyer listings, with Mr. Godwin and…
Stewart Stimmel Attorneys Honored by Peers In Texas Super Lawyers Listing
DALLAS – The health care law firm of Stewart Stimmel LLP is pleased to announce that five firm attorneys have earned spots on the 2008 Texas Super Lawyers listing.
Selected this year for their work in Health Care law are name partners James “Mac” Stewart and Linda Stimmel, as well as partner Lisa Sooter. Additionally, Charles Bell and Vernon Krueger were chosen for their work in Medical Malpractice Defense.
“We indeed are…
Gardere Boosts Construction Practice With Addition of Home Builder Industry Vete …
HOUSTON – Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is strengthening its construction practice with the addition of noted home builder industry veteran Steve Lane as a Senior Attorney.
Mr. Lane joins the firm after more than 25 years working as an in-house attorney for national and regional home builders.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Steve to our firm,” says Gardere Managing Partner Steve Good. “He is highly respected in the field of…
Malleable Devices Inc Launches the Nonpartisan kwikSynCh Dual Charger
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., September 23, 2008—In conjunction with the nation's upcoming 2008 Presidential election, Malleable Devices Inc ("MDI") today announced the rollout of its kwikSynCh™ Dual Charger. Clad in red and blue, the dual output kwikSynCh is perfectly suited to help bridge the power sharing divide that has historically separated blue state Democrats from their red state Republican counterparts.
"In anticipation of this year’s Presidential election, we thought the time is…
HelpNet USA Unveils Innovative Web Portal to Serve Nonprofits and Their Constitu …
Resources for charities and their constituents just got easier to find with the launching of the new website for HelpNet USA. The site, which acts as an online service center, is focused on supporting the needs of the nonprofit sector as well as the individuals they serve and can be found at www.helpnetusa.org.
HelpNet USA is an online community that brings together individuals and organizations, encouraging fellowship and empowerment.…
Gardere Welcomes Chief Economist To Work With Firm’s Transfer Pricing Group
DALLAS – Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is proud to announce that A. Tracy Gomes has joined the law firm as its Chief Economist.
Mr. Gomes will be responsible for economic research, analysis and valuation of client matters. He will also assist the firm’s transfer pricing practice, providing analysis and valuation of intercompany transactions, as well as pricing planning studies for international tax strategies, and consulting services for dispute resolution initiatives.
“We…
Gardere Attorneys Earn Super Lawyers Recognition
DALLAS/HOUSTON – A total of 44 attorneys from the Dallas and Houston offices of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP have earned selection to the 2008 Texas Super Lawyers list.
“We are extremely proud of all the attorneys at Gardere, and have always believed that they are among the very best in the Texas legal community,” says Stephen D. Good, Gardere Managing Partner. “To have so many of our colleagues selected to…
Obama vs. McCain - the ring-fight
Play.de presents the presidential boxing-game.
According to polls the presidential race between Barack Obama and John McCain is nearly even. Who will win the fight and be the next president of the USA? In a free online-game at Play.de users have the chance to find out themselves. They can hop into the ring, choose their side and knock the opponent out. The decision of the race for the White House is…
The Law Firm of James A. Dunlap Jr. & Associates LLC Files Arbitration Claims Ag …
The Securities Law Firm of James A. Dunlap Jr. & Associates LLC, P.A. (jamesdunlaplaw.com) announced that it filed an arbitration claim against Morgan Keegan and Regions Financial Corp., with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's ("FINRA'') Office of Dispute Resolution. The claims were filed for losses sustained in the Regions Morgan Keegan Bond Funds (NASDAQ:MKHIX, MKIBX and RHY).
According to the Statements of Claim, the Claimants lost money in the Morgan Keegan…
78 Thompson & Knight Attorneys Listed in Texas Super Lawyers 2008
Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate its 78 attorneys selected for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers® 2008, which will be published in the October 2008 issue of Texas Monthly. The list reflects only the top five percent of lawyers in Texas.
In addition to being named to Texas Super Lawyers® 2008, five Thompson & Knight attorneys received top honors with some of the highest point totals on the…
McCurley Orsinger Attorneys Again Honored Among Texas’ Best
DALLAS – In what is becoming an annual tradition, seven attorneys from the Family Law firm McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, L.L.P., again have earned spots on the 2008 Texas Super Lawyers listing.
Included on the listing of the state’s top attorneys are partners Mike McCurley, Richard R. Orsinger, Mary Johanna McCurley, Keith M. Nelson, R. Scott Downing and John E. Alexander. Each of the partners was recognized for their…
McKool Smith Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers Listing
DALLAS – Once again, a group of attorneys from the Dallas, Austin and Marshall, Texas, offices of McKool Smith have been recognized on the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers listing of the state’s top attorneys.
A total of 11 firm attorneys were selected for this year’s list, including four who received special recognition. Firm principals Samuel F. Baxter, Mike McKool and Theodore Stevenson III earned spots among the Top 100 lawyers in…
Thompson & Knight Responds in the Aftermath of Ike
HOUSTON --- Hurricane Ike severely affected the businesses and infrastructure of Houston. However, the downtown office of the global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP sustained no damage and has fully functional utilities and Internet service as of Monday morning.
The Firm is forming a comprehensive task force to address Hurricane Ike issues such as insurance claims, landlord-tenant provisions, and labor and employment matters. “We know…
The Law Offices of James Sokolove Cites Consumers' Opportunity to Look inside Dr …
The Law Offices of James Sokolove (LOJS), dedicated to providing equal access to the civil justice system, cites the rare opportunity created for consumers by a federal judge’s recent order that served the greater public interest by releasing papers, private by court order since 2004, on the marketing of an anti-psychotic pharmaceutical. The drug, Zyprexa, the top selling schizophrenia medication by Eli Lilly, is taken by approximately 10 million Americans.
…
More Accolades for Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney David Drexler
Los Angeles, CA: Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney David Drexler was featured in the July 10th, 2008 issue of LawyersandSettlements.com, a national online legal publication. In an article titled “David Drexler: Clients for Life – A Big City Lawyer with a Small Town Approach,” written by Brenda Craig, Drexler reflects on this philosophy which underlies his Personal Injury Law practice. His clients, according to Drexler, are more…
