Press Releases by Category Politics, Law & Society
Opening Ceremony of Institute for Poverty Alleviation and International Developm …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 24, 2010
IPAID Celebrates opening day ceremony
Wonju, South Korea, November 24, 2010: The Institute for Poverty Alleviation and International Development (IPAID) at Yonsei University, Wonju is celebrating its opening with renowned anti-poverty leaders, international entertainment, and a cake cutting ceremony. The program begins at 10am, Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at University Church on Yonsei University’s Wonju campus.
The day will begin with a morning Expert Roundtable on international development…
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC Selected as a 2011 Go-To Law Firm®
DALLAS/HOUSTON, Texas – Corporate Counsel magazine's annual survey of FORTUNE 500® companies has identified Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC as a 2011 Go-To Law Firm®. Nominated by Home Depot, KRCL has developed a reputation as a mid-sized provider of high-quality legal services across the nation, focusing on the timely and cost-effective delivery of legal services.
Corporate Counsel's parent company, ALM (formerly American Lawyer Media), selects Go-To Law Firms®…
First-hand monitoring of vote count in Belarus president election promised
MINSK, 23 November (BelTA) – Observers will be able to watch the vote count procedure, Chairperson of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Belarus Lidia Yermoshina said during an online conference on 23 November. Hosted by BelTA, the conference was dedicated to "The presidential election in Belarus: new ways of pre-election campaigning".
"Observers will be able to watch the vote count procedures. Moreover, the CEC has passed a resolution to allow…
New York Personal Injury lawyer - Marvin A. Cooper, P.C.
Every citizen in the New York is in danger of injuries that are caused negligence of others such as motor vehicle accidents and medical negligence. The common public needs to cover their injuries and get a fair justice in the form of compensation in the federal, state, or district courts against the wrong doers. Marvin A. Cooper, P.C. is a professional personal injury lawyer firm in New York that offers…
McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing Adds Family Law Associate in Dallas
DALLAS – The acclaimed Family Law firm of McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, L.L.P., is pleased to announce that Thomas Hunter Lewis has joined the firm as an associate in the Dallas office.
“Hunter is an exceptionally talented young attorney, and we are excited to have him join our firm,” says founding partner Mike McCurley.
Mr. Lewis’ practice at McCurley Orsinger will focus on all aspects of Family Law, including property…
Waters & Kraus, LLP Welcomes Two New Litigators
Waters & Kraus, LLP, a leading national plaintiffs’ firm, is pleased to announce two new additions to our practice:
WM. Paul Lawrence, II, of counsel
David Bricker, of counsel
Bringing a wealth of qui tam litigation experience to the firm, Paul Lawrence broadens our practice and deepens our commitment to excellence in legal representation of plaintiffs in complex fraud cases and class action litigation. He is a frequent speaker for…
Cowles & Thompson Earns Four Big Courtroom Wins in 14 Days
DALLAS – Some law firms might need months to earn four successful jury verdicts, but the attorneys at Dallas’ Cowles & Thompson, P.C., recently accomplished the feat in a span of only two weeks with victories for clients in courtroom across the state.
The firm’s impressive streak started on Oct. 20 in Harris County District Court when shareholders John Pease and Byron Henry won a jury verdict in a complex indemnity…
Boca Raton Law Firm Provides Florida Condominium and HOA Document Assessment Ser …
As counsel for numerous Condominium Associations and Homeowners’ Associations, the attorneys at Mattlin & Wyman, PL witness first-hand the outdated Declarations and other documents community associations are utilizing to govern themselves. Mattlin & Wyman, PL has developed a system to assess their Association clients’ needs to update these governing documents and has packaged this system with valuable advice, materials and information, all for a flat fee disclosed in advance…
Ten presidential candidates registered in Belarus
MINSK, 18 November (BelTA) – The Central Election Commission of Belarus has registered ten people as candidates for the Belarus presidency, BelTA has learned.
The candidates are incumbent president Alexander Lukashenko as well as Grigory Kostusev, Aleksei Mikhalevich, Vladimir Nekliaev, Yaroslav Romanchuk, Vitaly Rymashevsky, Andrei Sannikov, Nikolai Statkevich, Viktor Tereshchenko, and Dmitry Uss.
The Central Election Commission has denied registration to Vladimir Provalsky because only 118 signatures he had submitted turned out…
Valensi Rose, PLC Managing Partner Arlen Gunner Interviewed on Big Media USA’s E …
Los Angeles, CA, November 17, 2010—Valensi Rose, PLC Managing Partner Arlen Gunner was recently interviewed on the Experts and Leaders Network on Big Media USA, an Internet broadcasting company. Valensi Rose, PLC, has been in business for almost 60 years, specializing in commercial transactions, tax and wealth planning, real estate, nonprofit, entertainment and corporate law.
Mr. Gunner was named a 2009 “Super Lawyer” in the area of real estate…
Kenneth Johnston Elected to Membership of The American Law Institute
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC is pleased to announce that on September 29, 2010, The American Law Institute (ALI) elected Kenneth C. Johnston to its membership.
About the ALI -- The ALI is the leading independent organization in the United States producing scholarly work to clarify, modernize and otherwise improve the law. The ALI drafts, discusses, revises and publishes the Restatements of the Law, model statutes and principles…
ITC Confirms MVTec’s Success in Patent Dispute
MVTec Software GmbH, Munich (Germany), is pleased to announce that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has rendered a final determination in MVTec’s favor in the patent dispute raised by Cognex Corporation.
The ITC has confirmed in its final determination that MVTec does not infringe the patents asserted by Cognex and that those patents are invalid. Thus, MVTec’s machine vision software HALCON will continue to be sold and imported into…
SafePoint Tanzania Awareness Campaign Gets Underway
All-mother group successfully conquers Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of the dangers of syringe re-use in Tanzania
East Sussex, United Kingdom, November 16, 2010 -- The four intrepid supporters of the SafePoint Trust - Anna Koska, Nicoletta Iacobacci, Clare Beale and Catherine English - have recently triumphed in their mission to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. And not only have they completed this gruelling challenge in an impressive time, they are also…
FCPA Investigation & Response Services from Global EDD Group
Global EDD Group provides a broad range of advisory, investigatory and analysis services for matters involving potential or alleged violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ( FCPA ). Our experienced consultants work closely with corporate and outside counsel to implement detailed – yet discrete – collection, analysis, and review plans in preparation for notification/production to the U.S. Department of Justice ( DOJ ) and/or U.S. Securities and Exchange…
GLOBAL EDD GROUP ANNOUNCES NaTIFF™ E-DISCOVERY SERVER -- Innovative Service Brin …
Cleveland, Ohio, USA - (15 September 2010) – Global Electronic Discovery & Disclosure Group (“Global EDD Group”), a boutique consulting firm that provides innovative legal technology solutions across the globe, today announced the public release of the NaTIFF™ E-Discovery Server, an innovative service that combines the cost effectiveness and flexibility of outsourcing with the efficiency and control of an internal system.
The NaTIFF E-Discovery Server is an in-house solution that provides…
Texas Supreme Court Clears Way for Dallas Doctor’s Multimillion-Dollar Verdict
DALLAS – A Dallas doctor who won a multimillion-dollar verdict in 2007 against his former employer for defamation of character and breach of contract has secured a final victory following the Supreme Court of Texas’ decision to not hear additional appellate arguments in the case.
With pre- and post-judgment interest, Pinnacle Anesthesia is paying Dr. Neal Fisher of Dallas $10.8 million, which ends the case.
“This is the ultimate and final…
OSCE/ODIHR long-term observers to arrive in Belarus on 17 November
MINSK, 15 November (BelTA) – Long-term observers from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) will arrive in Belarus on 17 November, head of the mission Ambassador Gert Arens told reporters on 15 November, BelTA has learnt.
“OSCE/ODIHR long-term observers will come to Belarus as early as on Wednesday. On Friday they will be deployed at their posts across the country,” Gert Arens said.
According to him, the…
GAO Report on Guardianships: Cases of Financial Exploitation, Neglect, Abuse of …
In December of 2009, NASGA submitted our white paper “Protecting Our
Citizens from Unlawful and Abusive Guardianships and Conservatorships”
to several Congressional committees and the White House. Despite
numerous studies over the years pointing to the lack of monitoring and
oversight of cases, many states continue to permit due process and civil
and human rights violations and fail to protect their citizenry from
financial exploitation, neglect, and abuse during “protective”
proceedings. NASGA provided illustrations of these problems,…
Six candidates for Belarus presidency submit registration papers
MINSK, 12 November (BelTA) - Six people have filed documents with the CEC to get registered as presidential candidates, BelTA learned from Secretary of the Central Election Commission of Belarus Nikolai Lozovik.
The Central Election Commission has received registration documents from incumbent head of state Alexander Lukashenko and also from Yaroslav Romanchuk, Vitaly Rymashevsky, Andrei Sannikov, Nikolai Statkevich and Vladimir Provalsky. However, the latter stands no chance for registration as…
Personal Injury Experts in Scotland
Around 1.2 million people die in road accidents and 50 million people get injured every year around the globe. If you are injured in an accident, it is always better to hire a personal injury lawyer instead of getting help from a public prosecutor. Lawford Kidd is a leading firm of personal injury solicitors in Scotland.
Lawfordkidd have been awarded with the placement in 2009 Chambers Directory in the top…
Positioning Your Eggs in the Media's Baskets
On September 21, 2010 free publicity site founder Michelle Tennant Nicholson, hosted a PR Happy Hour entitled “Positioning Your Eggs in the Media's Baskets” featuring Bonnie Lowell, author of Maternally Speaking: I Gave Birth to Four Eggs! (One Scrambled, Fried, Over Easy & Sunny Side Up). During the call, Tennant and Lowell discussed Lowell’s platform and branding, providing valuable insight to authors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners on how to…
Foreclosure Rates Rising in California
Approximately $25 million was spent at foreclosure auctions in the Sacramento and Oakland areas last weekend. Several homes were sold at less than half the cost of their previous high property values. This trend of increasing foreclosure activity has been prevalent in California communities in the past years, and experts predict the trend will only continue to rise in the near future.
Foreclosure cases in California have increased 50% in the…
Homeowners say Loan Modifications Lead to Foreclosure
In October 2008, the US Senate’s $700 billion Wall Street rescue package reaffirmed homeowners’ faith in mortgage lenders and banks, and many homeowners applied for trial loan modification programs. Today, a large number o f these same homeowners are blaming banks for unfair foreclosure practices. Class-action status lawsuits are currently being filed in many states including California, Kentucky, and Massachusetts.
Federal officials have said that some homeowners were offered trial modifications…
Connect To Charity Launches in the Peoria Area Making Giving to Nonprofits Easy …
Peoria, Illinois– The New Way of Giving© is here with ConnectToCharity.com. Connect To Charity is the first of its kind and sure to change the future in giving and fundraising for the nonprofit industry and its donors. Donors can make quick and informed donations to all their favorite nonprofits, set up recurring donations to make giving easy, promote Causes online to fundraise, and spread the word about their favorite nonprofits…
McKool Smith Named One of Dallas’ Top Workplaces
DALLAS – McKool Smith is ranked No. 7 in The Dallas Morning News’ 2010 listing of the Top 100 Workplaces in Dallas/Fort Worth - the highest ranking received by a law firm in the area.
McKool Smith earned high marks in the midsize category. The firm’s Dallas office is home to nearly 70 attorneys and more than 100 staff members who applauded McKool Smith for providing a hospitable and nurturing professional…
Peter Senese And Carolyn Vlk Release New Comprehensive Report On Child Abduction …
Child abduction prevention advocates Carolyn Ann Vlk and Peter Thomas Senese released today ‘Crisis In America: International Parental Child Abduction Today’ (2010). The far-reaching study focuses on the growing rate of international parental child abduction in America, while analyzing previous studies and erroneous reporting methodologies responsible for past reporting inaccuracies.
The number of reported cases of illegal cross-border parental child abduction for fiscal year 2009 as reported to Congress…
Justopenthebook.com Offers A Free Copy Of The Book “Grace Based Parenting” By Ti …
Justopenthebook.com is an online Christian ministry whose mission is to encourage others to develop a closer relationship with God by opening and studying His word. For the month of November, justopenthebook.com is offering a free copy of the book “Grace Based Parenting”, by Christian author Tim Kimmel. The album will be awarded to one of the new subscribers to justopenthebook.com’s weekly newsletter.
Anyone can enter the contest. Simply sign up…
Rebel Financial advisor’s one-man crusade to teach Los Angeles that divorce does …
The holiday season makes divorce even more agonizing for families. Resolving financial issues is often the most painful part of the divorce experience. Jerry Cohen challenges the notion that settling finances during divorce has to be contentious.
LOS ANGELES – Jerry Cohen, the owner of California Divorce Financial Planning is on a mission. He plans on changing the way people think about divorce – one couple at…
Are You Legally Prepared For An Accident Over the Dangerous Holiday Travel Seaso …
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - it’s that time of the year again where the stores are packed, traffic is horrendous and holiday parties are in full swing. And no matter what holiday you celebrate, this is certainly not the safest time to be out-and-about on the roads.
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve in 2002 alone, alcohol related crashes killed 1,561 people. That doesn’t even account for the people who were…
Ten people line up for race for Belarus presidency
MINSK, 9 November (BelTA) – Ten people have real chances of becoming the president of Belarus, Secretary of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Belarus Nikolai Lozovik told BelTA.
Following preliminary examination of the authenticity of signatures given in support for nominating the presidential candidates, ten aspirants, who have provided over 100,000 signatures, except for Vladimir Provalsky, retain the right to continue the election campaign and the possibility of becoming presidential…
Munck Carter Adds Jeffrey B. Chugg to Labor and Employment Practice Group in Dal …
DALLAS – The Dallas-based technology law firm Munck Carter, LLP, is strengthening its labor and employment practice group with the addition of attorney Jeffrey B. Chugg.
Mr. Chugg focuses his practice on assisting businesses in all aspects of labor and employment disputes and business litigation. His work includes representing employers in discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims brought under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act,…
Mike McKool to Receive Anti-Defamation League's Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence A …
DALLAS – Mike McKool, co-founder and Chairman of McKool Smith, will receive the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) 2010 Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award.
Mr. McKool will receive the award at a luncheon on December 9th. The event is chaired by Ray L. Hunt, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hunt Oil Company.
The ADL's Jurisprudence Award is presented each year to legal professionals who demonstrate a devotion to the principles enshrined in the…
Peter Senese’s Documentary Film ‘Chasing Parents: Racing Into The Storms of Inte …
Child abduction prevention advocates Carolyn Vlk and Peter Thomas Senese are pleased to announce the addition of the ‘Prevent Departure Program’ to the ‘CHASING PARENT: Racing Into The Storms Of International Parental Child Abduction’ documentary film series produced by Pacifica TWST. According to the two advocates, the little-known ‘Prevent Departure Program’ may be one of America’s most useful and powerful tools capable of preventing international parental child abduction.
In a joint…
U.N. Special Representative of the Secretary-General Margot Wallström to Speak a …
Adelphi University is pleased to welcome United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Margot Wallström. She will deliver “Ending Sexual Violence: From Recognition to Action,” on Thursday, December 2, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. in Adelphi’s Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Avenue, Garden City, NY. The event is free and open to the public.
Ms. Wallström has been an advocate of women’s rights throughout her political career,…
Survivor of Pentagon Attacks on 9/11 to Share His Inspirational Story with a Loc …
In “Pentagon Prayer,” Dan Holdridge shares his personal experience on 9/11/01 and how he survived our nation’s worst tragedy while learning his purpose of life.
NEW YORK CITY — November 2, 2010 — All Americans remember where they were on September 11, 2001. When the Pentagon was attacked on 9-11, 184 heroes as little as 10 feet away from author Dan Holdridge were killed.
Now, Dan travels the country delivering high…
JVS’ VETERANS FIRST PROGRAM HELPS VETERANS TRANSITION BACK INTO CIVILIAN WORKPLA …
Los Angeles, CA – November 4, 2010 - On Veterans Day, November 11, the nation celebrates the brave men and women who serve in our military. But what happens when they return home, especially those veterans recently discharched from tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan? For many veterans, making the transition back to civilian life is hard, and finding a new job in today’s challenging labor market is…
Voice of Women for Peace celebrates 50th anniversary on the frontlines for peace
For Immediate Release
Attention: News assignment editors peace, world affairs, politics, activism, events
Media contact:
Lyn Adamson, National Co-chair & United Nations Representative, VOW t 416-596-7328 c 416-731-6605
Janis Alton, National Co-Chair & United Nations Representative, VOW t 905-274-6191
Voice of Women for Peace celebrates 50th anniversary on the frontlines for peace
Inaugural celebratory conference at the University of Toronto November 12-14
NOVEMBER 4,2010,TORONTO,CANADIAN VOICE OF…
The Lanier Law Firm Announces Asbestos Verdict Against John Crane Inc.
CHARLESTON, W.V. – The Lanier Law Firm is announcing a liability verdict issued late yesterday in Charleston, W.V., against industrial manufacturer John Crane Inc. after jurors found that the company’s asbestos-laden products caused a retired pipefitter to contract the deadly lung disease mesothelioma.
Robert L. Wood and his wife Candice were represented at trial by attorneys from the Houston and Los Angeles offices of The Lanier Law Firm and the Mt.…
Name Change at Dallas’ Quilling Selander Lownds Winslett & Moser Signals Firm Gr …
DALLAS – Backed with an 18-year history of providing aggressive litigation and bankruptcy services for clients, the Dallas law firm of Quilling, Selander, Cummiskey & Lownds, P.C., is announcing the firm’s name change to Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser, P.C. The move acknowledges the longtime contributions of new name partners Gregory K. Winslett and Christopher J. Moser, as well as the firm’s steady growth and increasing capabilities.
Founded in…
EU: freer election campaign in Belarus this year
The European Union praises a freer presidential election campaign in Belarus in 2010. This statement was made by Bundestag member, Chief of Staff of the German Chancellery and Federal Minister for Special Affairs Ronald Pofalla in Minsk on 4 November, BelTA has learnt.
“We see that the situation has improved in Belarus. The restrictions that existed before, in particular on collecting signatures for potential candidates, have been lifted,” he said.
Ronald…
Dr Nirupama Prakash from JUIT Solan India attends 2010 Barcelona Spain East West …
Nobody has doubts about the fact that empowerment of women can transform them into powerful agents of social change for the larger task of nation building.
Women are the key for a nation’s ability to innovate and their socio-economic status is one of the strategic indicators of a country’s development. However, an analysis of the UN’s Gender-related Development Index (GDI) shows major differences between men and women in the areas of…
Futuristic Innovations Pty Ltd Company Helping Small Business Entrepreneurs Succ …
Rouse Hill Australia Oct. 11, 2010 – In this world that is full of business opportunities, Capital is the main issue that most business entrepreneurs are having a problem with. Without capital, a business entrepreneur cannot purchase the equipment that he or she needs and hire people that will assist him on everything he do. Capital-raising through ASSOB is an amazing thing to create and enhanced business.
John M. Richardson,…
Andrew B. Wachler Shines Light on Medicare RAC Audits for Long-Term Care Nursing …
Royal Oak, Mich. - October 13, 2010 - Andrew B. Wachler spoke on the latest developments related to the Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) and the impact the contractors will have on long-term care providers, including skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice. RACs are government contractors paid on a contingency basis to recover Medicare overpayments to health care providers and to identify underpayments. Wachler addressed the Michigan…
Ashworth Law Offers Free Client Consultation Time
A Harrogate-based law firm is breaking the mould by offering clients free legal advice!
Ashworth Law has launched a Free Time Clinic, where members of the public can seek expert legal advice without paying for the privilege.
These legal surgeries are being held between 3pm and 6pm every Thursday, at its Grove Park Court offices, when two experts in civil law will be on hand to speak to members of the public…
Pandit Lokesh Jagirdar Astrology services
Wednesday, 3 November 2010. Pandit Lokesk Jagirdar is imparting astrological consultations to people for the past 15 years or so and in this period has studied and gone through thousands of Horoscopes. Astrology held a fascination for Pandit Lokesk Jagirdar since he was studying in school and this passion for Astrology lead him in to studying various astrological books, studying many charts over that period. With growing years of experience…
Conference on Korea’s Nation Brand
Participants engaged in a vital discussion on the impact of the upcoming G20 Seoul Summit and North Korea’s leadership succession on South Korea’s nation brand
- The Presidential Council on Nation Branding (Chairwoman: Lee Bae-Yong) hosted a Conference on Korea’s Nation Brand on Wednesday, October 27 from 14:00 to 17:00 at the Convention Hall of the Grand Hilton Seoul. Discussions were held on the impact of the upcoming G20 Seoul Summit…
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Named Best Lawyers’ 2011 Lawyers of the Year
Dallas – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce The Best Lawyers in America® has named three of the Firm’s attorneys as “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective areas of practice. The attorneys are:
** P. Mike McCullough, Dallas Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year;
** R. David Wheat, Dallas Tax Lawyer of the Year; and
** Arthur J. Wright,…
Cowles & Thompson Adds Senter as Shareholder in Dallas Office
DALLAS – Cowles & Thompson, P.C., is proud to announce the addition of attorney Mark S. Senter as a shareholder.
Mr. Senter’s practice focuses on commercial and construction litigation on behalf of business owners, partnerships and corporations throughout the United States, Germany, Mexico and Dubai. He has successfully represented clients in mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, commercial real estate matters, insurance issues, construction cases, telecommunications disputes and zoning issues. He also…
The Widening Atlantic: Market Gap – War Gap – God Gap
NEW YORK (November 2, 2010) – The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI), in cooperation with the Heidelberg University Association, will host a transatlantic discussion on forces of internationalization, power shifts in an increasingly multi-polar world, and the structural differences of social policy between Germany and the United States. The event will take place on Monday, November 8, from 6:30-8:30 P.M., at the German House New York (871 United…
Improve your Future and Become Successful with Astrology
Tuesday, 2 November 2010. Pandit Lokesh Jagirdar is an experienced and learned astrologer working in his field from last several years. Many of his predictions ahs come true and he has many clients around the world who thank him for the assistance and guidance he has provided to them in making their life more successful and less complex. His expertise is in Predictive Astrology of Horoscope, Shad Bal, and remedial,…
