Press Releases by Category Politics, Law & Society
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…
Three Attorneys Join Shackelford, Melton & McKinley
DALLAS – The Dallas law firm Shackelford, Melton & McKinley LLP is pleased to announce the addition of new partners Daniel G. Baucum and Nicole T. LeBoeuf, and new associate Shelly L. Skeen.
“Daniel, Nicole and Shelly are all tremendously talented and experienced attorneys,” says John C. Shackelford, a founding partner of the firm. “They each bring unique expertise to the firm, and will no doubt be a benefit to our…
More Women File Lawsuits Against Dallas’ Presbyterian Hospital In Eating Disorde …
DALLAS – Eleven more women have come forward to add their names to the list of those claiming doctors at Dallas’ Presbyterian Hospital took part in a billing scheme designed to take money from them and their insurance companies.
The women, all of whom once were patients in the hospital’s eating disorders program, say they were duped into believing they had heart problems that required additional, expensive testing.
The group…
Eiker Promoted To Partner At McCurley Orsinger
DALLAS – The nationally recognized boutique Family Law firm of McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, L.L.P., is pleased to announce that Carmen Elaine Eiker has been promoted to partner.
Board Certified in both Family Law and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Ms. Eiker is one of the fewer than 5 percent of Texas attorneys with a board certification in both of these areas of law.…
The Law Office of James Sokolove Sees Needed Spotlight on Social Security Disabi …
Newton, Mass., Jan. 25, 2008 −The Law Offices of James Sokolove (LOJS), dedicated to providing equal access to the civil justice system, cites the importance of the startling results of a two-month investigation into Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims presented in a recent CBS News video report. The investigation found that up to two-thirds of disabled Americans who apply for SSDI are initially rejected or are subjected to a…
The Law Offices of James Sokolove Founder Appears on Diverse Media
Newton, Mass., Jan. 24, 2008 −Attorney Jim Sokolove, founder of The Law Offices of James Sokolove, has long focused on providing consumers with important and timely information. Most recently, that commitment found the attorney reaching out to diverse audiences with back-to-back appearances on a PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) news segment and on a popular rock station’s radio talk show.
Sokolove was interviewed for PBS’ “The Smart Consumer” news program and…
Professional Legal Help: The Best Option for Ontario Drunk Driving Charges
Peterborough Ontario, January 24, 2008 -- Aitken Robertson, Barristers & Solicitors, an Ontario based law firm, works with clients as counsellors and advisors to develop an individual strategy to obtain the best possible outcome regarding drunk driving charges.
The province of Ontario is getting tough on drunk drivers. Every year, approximately 35,000 drivers have their licenses under suspension as the result of Criminal Code convictions. It is estimated that roughly three…
Dallas Attorney Mike Lynn Elected to American Bar Association Litigation Council
DALLAS – Veteran Dallas attorney Mike Lynn, a partner in the law firm of Lynn Tillotson & Pinker, L.L.P., has been elected to the governing Council of the American Bar Association’s Litigation Section.
In this leadership position, Mr. Lynn will help establish policy and guide the 75,000-member Section of Litigation, the ABA’s largest and most active group.
The election is the culmination of Mr. Lynn’s more than 25 years of involvement with…
THE LAW OFFICES OF JAMES SOKOLOVE EXPANDS INTERACTIVE CONSUMER REACH
Newton, Mass., Jan. 21, 2008 −The Law Offices of James Sokolove (LOJS), dedicated to providing equal access to the civil justice system, has announced the hire of Joel Breen as Senior Manager of Digital Media. Breen’s addition complements the firm’s aggressive business building strategy to broaden consumer access through the maximization of digital channels such as social media, micro sites and interactive marketing.
“Providing greater access to legal…
Court Approves Class Action Over Thomas & Friends Toy Recall
CHICAGO, Illinois, January 22, 2008: An Illinois court granted preliminary approval to a nationwide class action settlement today, resolving the claims of hundreds of thousands of people who bought Thomas & Friends toys allegedly contaminated with lead paint. The settlement, which is valued at over $30 million, also guarantees that RC2 Corporation – the manufacturer of the popular children’s toys – will implement a battery of safeguards to…
Dallas Attorney Eric Pearson Now a Name Partner in Heygood, Orr, Reyes, Pearson …
DALLAS – The Dallas law firm of Heygood, Orr, Reyes & Bartolomei is pleased to announce the addition of accomplished Dallas trial lawyer Eric D. Pearson as a name partner in the newly renamed Heygood, Orr, Reyes, Pearson & Bartolomei.
Mr. Pearson is known throughout Texas for his trial and appellate skills in significant commercial disputes and catastrophic personal injury cases.
“Eric has a tremendous professional reputation as an attorney who can…
Corporate Citizenship Network and Intel talking to Head of the Federal Chancelle …
On January 17, 2008, high level representatives from member companies of the German Corporate Citizenship Network „Unternehmen: Aktiv im Gemeinwesen“ were invited by the Head of the Federal Chancellery, Dr. Thomas de Maizière, for an exchange of views and ideas regarding the social responsibility of companies in Germany. The discussion centered around creative and sustainable approaches of cooperation between companies, NGO’s and Governments for the future.
All members of…
Journalism with a Human Touch vs India's Juvenile Justice Act
Quote by Mr Philip Mathew, Managing Editor, The Week Vol 26 NO 5 Dec 24-Dec 30, 2007 goes as "Journalism with a Human Touch means much more than writing about people behind the story and the story behind the people. The Human Touch signifies compassion, a deep sense of fairness, a concern for human dignity, a crusading temperament. As the magazine celebrates its silver jubilee, we renew our resolve to…
Steve Francis to run For Mayor of San Diego - “I’ll be an Independent Mayor” …
San Diego, CA – January 15, 2008 – Businessman and entrepreneur Steve Francis today announced his intention to become the next Mayor of San Diego. In his announcement remarks, Francis highlighted his desire to free San Diego from the grip of special interests and to restore fiscal integrity, ethics and transparency in city government.
Francis, best known as co-founder and Chairman of AMN Healthcare (NYSE:AHS), opened his address by describing…
Thompson & Knight Opens San Antonio Office
The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the opening of an office in San Antonio, Texas, the seventh largest city in the United States. This office marks the fifth Thompson & Knight location in Texas, in addition to Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston.
Initially, the primary focus of the San Antonio office will be complex litigation, with a special emphasis on…
Fish & Richardson Promotes Millicent Lundburg to Principal
AUSTIN – The national law firm of Fish & Richardson P.C. is pleased to announce that Millicent M. Lundburg has been named a principal in the corporate group of the firm’s Austin office.
Ms. Lundburg joined Fish & Richardson in 2006, and focuses her practice on representing employers in all aspects of equity compensation, benefits and employment law and has significant experience in employee mobility and related intellectual property protection matters.
“In…
Qualtrics Survey Shows Americans Concerned about Health and Obesity
PROVO, Utah — January 10, 2008 — When asked ‘Do you consider yourself to be overweight,’56 percent of American respondents answered ‘yes.’
Qualtrics Survey Software, a leader in the enterprise feedback management industry recently surveyed Americans from all 50 states to discover their opinions on obesity, exercise and the fast food industry.
Sixty-seven percent of survey respondents indicated that they were concerned about obesity in America. Moreover, sixty-eight percent of…
Thompson & Knight's IP Practice Expands in Dallas
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its Intellectual Property (“IP”) Practice Group with the addition of Reagan Allen and Mark Perantie in the Firm’s Dallas office. These attorneys strengthen an already thriving and rapidly expanding IP practice comprised of attorneys from four of the Firm’s global offices.
“We are pleased to have Reagan and Mark join our IP…
Dallas Attorney Angel Reyes Elected to Board of Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber …
DALLAS – Dallas attorney Angel Reyes has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Reyes’ appointment began January 1, 2008.
The Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce promotes and protects Hispanic businesses in the Dallas area, by supporting the advancement, education and economic growth of the Hispanic business community. With a membership of more than 1,800 businesses, corporations, and individuals, the chamber…
Reversing the Rising Trend of Nursing Home Abuse
For Families, Taking an Active Role in Their Loved One’s Care Can Serve as a Powerful Prevention Measure
The prevalence of abuse and neglect in nursing homes today is an undeniable and growing problem. However, according to Attorney Jim Sokolove, families can help prevent abuse from happening to their loved ones by following a few simple guidelines.
“Although we can’t put a stop to all incidents of mistreatment in these facilities, families…
McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing Adds New Associate in San Antonio Of …
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The nationally recognized boutique Family Law firm of McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, L.L.P., is pleased to announce that Richard Porter Corrigan II has joined the firm as an associate in the San Antonio office.
Mr. Corrigan’s practice will focus on Family Law, including divorce, child custody and collaborative law.
“Porter is a tremendously smart and talented young lawyer,” says Richard R. Orsinger, a name partner in…
Indian Media shoots Juvenile Justice Act in reporting Satna School killing
The Media in India seems to firmly believe in the C E M Joad quote “The secret of successful journalism is to make your readers so angry they will write half your paper for you”. The current state of the news media is partially to blame for the public’s general lack of information vital for responsible citizenship in a democracy.
The news about a boy shooting another boy…
State of the Island Address
As a Cesidian, and in fact the founder of the Cesidian Church, the New Year for me has already begun as I write this, even though it will only begin on Independent Long Island in a little more than 5 hours. This is not the case because I do not live in Independent Long Island, as I\'m both a resident and even native born national, but because Cesidians follow the…
Christmas really is a time for forgiveness
It would seem that the Christmas spirit is still alive and well despite the general consensus that the festive season has become commercialised and lost it’s true meaning. Website iwishidsaid.com has seen a dramatic increase in members saying sorry and thank you over the holiday period in comparison to the rest of the year.
The site, which allows people to say anything they ever wish they had said, but never…
The Renewed Ethiopian Military Atrocities in Somalia the UN is Unwilling to Cond …
Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 24 December 2007: Once again, the Ethiopian military and militias loyal to the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) have intensified their campaign of indiscriminate shelling, systematic killings, detainments, and utter destruction resulting in the deaths, injuries, and maiming of many civilians, mainly women and children and renewed forced exodus of Mogadishu civilians.
According to the United Nations, the increased violence of the past weeks has caused the…
Independent Long Island (ILI) contemplates on whether to join the Commonwealth
After a majority voted in favor of full secession from the United States, Independent Long Island (ILI) now contemplates on whether to join the Commonwealth.
With 30% of Internet votes in favor - the second and third place Garden City and Long Island City took 22% and 12% of the votes respectively - Brooklyn was voted the capital of Independent Long Island (ILI), a junior or developing Fourth World nation made…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Appointed Chair of DBA Antitrust Section
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that William M. Katz, Jr. has been appointed Chair of the Dallas Bar Association’s (“DBA”) Antitrust and Trade Regulation Section for 2008. He served as Vice-Chair of the Section in 2007.
The DBA’s Antitrust and Trade Regulation Section focuses on antitrust matters involving the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and private…
