Press Releases by Category Politics, Law & Society
Wrongly Convicted Man Sues Texas Comptroller Over Denied Payments
Johnnie Lindsey says comptroller is inconsistently applying law
AUSTIN, Texas – Johnnie Lindsey, a wrongly convicted Dallas man once featured on the Discovery Channel’s reality series “Dallas DNA,” has filed a lawsuit against Texas Comptroller Susan Combs for failing to consistently follow the law when determining compensation for exonerees.
In the Monday filing at the Supreme Court of Texas, Mr. Lindsey claims the comptroller is ignoring a Supreme Court opinion issued in…
Thompson & Knight Expands Trial Practice
Dallas (August 15, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that Nathan H. Aduddell* has joined the Firm’s Trial Department as an Associate in the Dallas office.
“Nathan comes to us with an excellent record of scholastic achievement and success in trial-related competitions, all accomplishments we believe will enhance his trial skills. We are very pleased to have him join…
First Book To Compare Native American Authors From the United States and Canada …
Contemporary Native Fiction in the U.S. and Canada is the first book to focus on Native American authors from the United States and Canada through the lens of postcolonialism.
Bauu Institute and Press, a leading research institute and publisher of books, news, and information on indigenous peoples around the world is pleased to announce the publication of Contemporary Native Fiction in the U.S. and Canada. On the occasion Director Peter…
Gardere Partner Doke to Lead ABA Audit Committee
DALLAS – Preeminent government contracts attorney Marshall J. Doke Jr., a partner in the Dallas office of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, has been appointed Chair of the Standing Committee on Audit following his re-election by the American Bar Association Board of Governors to a three-year term.
The Standing Committee on Audit is responsible for the review of all internal controls of the ABA including financial, operational efficiency, and law and regulation…
Texas Comptroller Lobbied to Deny Payment for Wrongly Convicted Man
Attorneys for Billy Frederick Allen: Comptroller continues to block payment after lawmakers rejected lobbying attempt
AUSTIN – Attorneys for a wrongly convicted Dallas man who spent 26 years in prison have filed court documents charging that Texas Comptroller Susan Combs’ office unsuccessfully lobbied the Legislature to create a technicality within the Tim Cole Act of 2011 in an effort to block the man from receiving compensation for the years he spent…
Thompson & Knight Expands Intellectual Property Practice
Dallas (August 10, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that Peter J. Corcoran, III has joined the Firm’s Intellectual Property (“IP”) Practice Group as an Associate in the Dallas office.
“Peter is a tremendous asset to our team, and we are thrilled to have him join us. His experience in the Federal Circuit, Eastern District of Texas, and U.S.…
X-Pro Founder Pleased With Latest Additions
X-Pro UK, the online expert witness directory, has expressed its delight at the quality of recent additions to its ranks. "We've been pleasantly surprised" said a spokesman. "We have always been amazed at the diversity and depth of experience of UK based expert witnesses out there but it's gratifying to see that X-Pro is now attracting some real quality to its membership, and legal professionals nationwide and beyond can now…
Atlanta Polish Chamber attends a conference in Seattle highlighting Polish presi …
Atlanta Polish Chamber had an opportunity to participate in a conference organized by the Polish American Chamber of Commerce Pacific Northwest (PACC Pacific NW) and the Embassy of Poland in Washington, DC. The event took place at the Seattle World Trade Center and focused on the Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union and trade opportunities between Poland and the U.S. partners.
The Conference was well attended; the…
Godwin Ronquillo Adds Three Shareholders in Dallas, Houston
DALLAS – The noted Texas litigation and appellate law firm of Godwin Ronquillo PC is pleased to announce the addition of shareholders Sean Fleming, Gwen Richard and Prescott Smith. Mr. Fleming and Mr. Smith join the firm’s Dallas office. Ms. Richard joins the firm in Houston.
“We are pleased to welcome these three exceptional attorneys to our firm,” says Chairman and CEO Donald E. Godwin. “They are proven leaders who will…
New Spanish-Language Guidebook from Turley, Redmond, Rosasco & Rosasco, LLP Prov …
Literature Explains What the Fund Entails and How to Apply for a Claim
The law firm Turley, Redmond, Rosasco & Rosasco, LLP is offering as a public service a free guidebook in Spanish explaining to those who were sickened from toxins while working at the Ground Zero area what they need to do to apply for a claim for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.
The guidebook, titled “Información Sobre el Zadroga 9/11…
Leading Barrister in London, Tim Kendal Specializes in Fraud Law and Criminal La …
London, UK ( openpr ) August 08, 2011 - Being a leading barrister in London, Tim Kendal specialises in major fraud and corruption trials, FSA enforcement advice and litigation, business crime and other business legal services. This leading junior has experience in all areas of serious crime, and has appeared in major and celebrated trials (on behalf of the defence) over many years.
Tim Kendal is practicing from the Chambers of…
Maloney Joins Hassett & Donnelly in Hartford Office
HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 8, 2011 – Hassett & Donnelly, PC, an insurance defense trial practice firm, announced today that Danielle M. Maloney of West Simsbury, Connecticut, has joined the firm as an attorney in its new Hartford office.
Ms. Maloney’s practice will focus on the defense of general liability claims, including premises liability claims and construction site injury claims. She previously served as a senior litigation associate at Tucker, Heifetz…
Barrett Joins Hassett & Donnelly in Hartford Office
HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 8, 2011 – Hassett & Donnelly, PC, an insurance defense trial practice firm, announced today that Peter G. Barrett of Longmeadow, Mass., has joined the firm as an attorney in its new Hartford office.
Barrett’s practice will focus on the defense of general liability claims, including motor vehicle claims and construction site injury claims.
Previously, Barrett served as a senior trial attorney at NGM Insurance Company’s Staff…
McCurley Orsinger’s Cruz Appointed to District 1 Grievance Committee
DALLAS – Attorney Monica Cruz, an associate in the Dallas office of the Family Law firm of McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, LLP, has been appointed to the Texas Bar Association District 1 Grievance Committee.
“I have enormous respect for the grievance procedure, and I’m honored to have been asked to be part of this process,” says Ms. Cruz, whose term continues through July 1, 2014.
Dedicated to the…
Stateside Associates Promotes Joshua Veverka to Vice President and Names Josh Fi …
ARLINGTON, Va. – Stateside Associates is pleased to announce the promotion of Joshua Veverka to the role of Vice President and the appointment of Josh Fisher to the role of Manager, Legislative Information.
Mr. Veverka was promoted to Vice President to manage the Legislative Information Services Division and the delivery of Legislative Monitoring and other services to approximately 70 clients. With a growing staff of 26, the new management…
Investigation of Sandeep’s death bungled by both police and coroner; Cause of de …
5 August 2011 – Bangalore. Glaring inconsistencies in official accounts and conclusions about the death of 2 ½ year old Sandeep on the night of 1 July in the Yelahanka New Town area of Bangalore led to investigation of the incident by an expert forensics team from the US. Crime scene photos, videos of the boy’s remains and of the location of the incident, the official post mortem report, and…
Popvoc enables exciting new online political networking
Vox Publicus, LLC of Cincinnati, Ohio announces the launch of its flagship product, Popvoc.com, the exciting new service giving a fresh voice to the American people. Now every American, without regard to political party or social class, has access to this powerful new way to tell today’s leaders what they’re thinking, and in a big way.
With Popvoc’s unique and easy to use website, www.popvoc.com, Americans can now find others who…
Jackson Walker Welcomes Ronald D. Kerridge
DALLAS – Jackson Walker is pleased to welcome partner Ronald D. Kerridge to the firm. Mr. Kerridge joins the Tax group in the Dallas office.
Mr. Kerridge divides his time between tax controversies and transactional tax matters. In his controversy practice, he represents clients before the IRS on a wide variety of federal income tax issues. On the transactional side, Mr. Kerridge’s practice emphasizes corporate and acquisition-related tax planning matters involving…
SOE Software Hosts Online Election Results for Oakland County, MI
Oakland County, Mi. (August 2, 2011) – The Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Elections Division has posted unofficial election results for the general election on August 2, 2011. Ninety eight precincts participated in 10 contests. The results of the election, which are being displayed online utilizing SOE Software’s Clarity ENR, can be found at:
http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/MI/Oakland/31749/index.html
Unofficial election results report 38,063 votes cast in the general election. At the time of this press…
Attorney Jo Ann Koontz of Yesner & Boss Named Panelist for Women in Business Pro …
Sarasota, FL – Attorney and Certified Public Accountant Jo Ann M. Koontz of the Yesner & Boss law firm will be a panelist at the 4th Annual Women in Business Program, Wednesday, August 17, at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, 7051 Wireless Court in Sarasota.
Koontz joins three other prominent local business women to discuss entrepreneurship, career management, workplace challenges…
Abrams Fensterman Cautions Health Care Clients
Office of Inspector General Is Aggressively Asserting Its Authority to Exclude Owners, Officers and Managing Employees of Sanctioned Entities From Participation in Federal Health Care Programs
Lake Success, NY, August 02, 2011 - "The longstanding but little-used authority of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to exclude from participation in any federal health care program, such as Medicare, any officer or managing employee of a health related entity that has been…
Dave Conklin named one of Central PA's Forty Under 40
LANCASTER, PA (8/1/2011) – On Tuesday, October 18, Dave Conklin will be honored as one of Central Penn Business Journal's 2011 Forty Under 40 award recipients for his commitment to business growth, professional excellence and the community at an evening reception and awards program at Hilton Harrisburg from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. This year marks the program's 17th anniversary.
Dave Conklin is currently the Co-Founder and President of Internet Marketing…
Rose Walker Adds Commercial Litigation, White-Collar Lawyer in Dallas
DALLAS – Experienced trial attorney Jody Rudman has joined Dallas’ Rose•Walker, L.L.P., where her practice involves all manner of business and commercial litigation and white-collar representation.
Ms. Rudman joins the firm with an extensive background in courtroom trials. For the last four years, she worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, handling numerous jury and bench trials as a felony prosecutor. Before that, as an…
Town of Salem, NH Launches New Website Engineered by Danconia Media
SALEM, N.H., Aug. 2, 2011 – The Town of Salem has launched an overhauled website designed by Danconia Media, a leading New Hampshire web development and marketing firm.
The site – located at www.townofsalem.org – touts Salem as a place that's full of commerce, industry and recreation. It will be used as an informational hub for town residents as well as a marketing tool for the town. A municipality's web…
Futterman & Lanza, LLP Hosts Free Elder Law and Estate Planning Seminars
SMITHTOWN, NY — The law firm of Futterman & Lanza, LLP presents a free two-hour seminar which addresses the topics of elder law and estate planning. The first “Medicaid Planning & Asset Protection” seminar takes place September 27 at 400 West Main Street, Suite 125 in Babylon. The second seminar will take place September 29 at 222 East Main Street, Suite 314, in Smithtown. The morning seminars run from 10…
No Fee For Kids – A Pledge to Families of Children 12 and Under Who Have Been In …
Stuart A. Carpey, a nationally known Philadelphia personal injury lawyer, has introduced his “No Fee for Kids!” program. Whether an attorney should charge a legal fee to a child when that child's car accident case is settled without having to file a lawsuit, is a decision Mr. Carpey has decided to confront head-on.
What businessperson gives away services for free? "It's the right thing to do," says Carpey. …
Marcos G. Ronquillo Named to Binational Board of Directors for U.S.-Mexico Chamb …
DALLAS – Marcos G. Ronquillo, President and Chief Operating Officer of Dallas-based Godwin Ronquillo PC, has been named to the 2011 Binational Board of Directors of the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce.
“The Chamber is one of the largest of its kind and is widely considered to be among the leading binational business organizations in the Americas, so it is an extreme honor to have been invited to join this board,”…
Troy Rosasco Available to Comment on 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund at Special Ma …
Says Recent Decision to Exclude Cancer from List of Diseases Covered Under Fund Is More Reason for Those to Attend
RONKONKOMA, NY — Troy Rosasco, Partner, Turley, Redmond, Rosasco & Rosasco, is available to speak about the appearance of Sheila Birnbaum, Special Master, 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), who will host a town hall meeting about the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Mr. Rosasco will be joined by one of his clients…
New Bridgespan Study Highlights Potential of Multi-Service Organizations to Solv …
BOSTON, MA,-July 30, 2011- A recently published paper by the Bridgespan Group “Clients at the Center: Realizing the Potential of Multi-Service Organizations (MSOs),” examines the potential of MSOs (nonprofits that provide services across multiple categories such as substance abuse, housing, and education) to transform the lives of people struggling with multiple, complex social problems. According to the paper, while MSOs are meant to offer holistic, long-term focused services, too often,…
The Explosive Bible – When Will Ratzinger Disassociate Himself?
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When the Holy Scriptures are used to justify violence, wanton killing, terrorism and the like, most citizens are quick to condemn such actions, but few stop to question their source. Perhaps we should consider those who glorify the Holy Bible and make differences between believers and unbelievers as dangerous fundamentalists. We might even have to question allowing such fundamentalists as the pope to address parliament and other democratic assemblies…
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An American Hero Remains An American Prisoner
George Martorano remains behind bars without recognition of the lives he has saved and his service to society. He is still denied his right to resentencing.
(Philadelphia, July 26, 2011) -- Today, Federal Prisoner George Martorano (ID# 12973004) informed us of a major, potentially lethal incident on a Bureau of Prisons flight from Philadelphia to Oklahoma on his way back to Coleman Federal Prison in Florida. George wrestled a handcuff…
LEVANDOWSKI AND DARPINO INTRODUCE NEW COMMUNICATION PATHS
It has been an exciting time for Levandowski and Darpino. The Pennsylvania Elder Care law firm has rolled out several new communication vehicles.
Within the past few months, a new website has been lauched. The site is very informative and includes many valuable resources for those interested in elder law in Pennsylvania. Here, those individuals are also able to request a newsletter that is full of information regarding elder law.
In addition…
Animated Video about Human Rights
“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” This is what it says in the very first Article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The idea of Human Rights is one of the most important fundaments of human co-existence. At the same time human rights are subject to fierce debates and Human Rights violations are common all over the world.
But what exactly are Human Rights?…
Thompson & Knight Expands Trial Practice in New York
New York (July 27, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the addition of accomplished litigator George F. Hritz as Counsel in the Firm’s New York office. Hritz brings a prominent litigation and arbitration practice to the Firm’s expanding operations in New York City.
“We are thrilled to have George join our growing practice in New York,” says Philip J. Kessler,…
Social Media The Internet and Law Enforcement Conference To Be Hosted By The Dal …
Dallas, TX (July 27, 2011) – On September 28th through 30th, 2011, the Dallas Police Department will host the fourth Social Media the Internet and Law Enforcement (SMILE) Conference to discuss the use of social media in the context of Public Order, Social Activism and the interaction of Old Media with New Media.
The SMILE Conference brings together one of the largest assemblages of law enforcement professionals in the nation to…
Attorneys Troy Rosasco and Daniel J. Hansen Blast Dr. John Howard’s Decision Not …
Troy Rosasco, Partner, Turley, Redmond, Rosasco & Rosasco, LLP, and Daniel J Hansen, Partner, Turley, Hansen & Partners, say Dr. John Howard’s decision not to add cancer to the list of diseases covered under the 9/11 James Zadroga Health and Compensation Act of 2010 has nothing to do with scientific evidence, but rather as a cost-cutting measure designed to prevent those diagnosed with the disease to be compensated.
On July 26,…
Military Training and Simulation gathers pace in Asia
Singapore, July 26 – There are many challenges facing the acquisition of affordable simulation technologies for Asian armed forces. Throughout the region different militaries weigh options for buying new equipment, looking to overcome issues such as integrating digital equipment to live training methods, identifying the correct C2 simulation systems for their specific requirements and how to buy the most cost effective COTS simulation software. According to Amo Mostofi, General Manager…
Deadline Expires This Year for Fen-Phen Class Action Members
Deadline Expires This Year for Fen-Phen Class Action Members’
Heart Disease Diagnosis or Surgery
DALLAS, TX — July 2011 —Petroff & Associates is trying to alert all members of the fen-phen class action settlement that their legal right to qualify for additional compensation is likely coming to a close by the end of this year, if not sooner.
Members of the fen-phen class action settlement can file for “progression benefits” if…
MEDIA AVAILABILITY 7/28 Daniel J. Hansen Available to Comment on 9/11 Victim Com …
Daniel J. Hansen, Partner, Turley, Hansen & Partners, is available to speak about the appearance of Sheila Birnbaum, Special Master, 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), who will host a town hall meeting about the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Mr. Hansen will be joined by one of his clients at the meeting.
Ms. Birnbaum will discuss the VCF, what it entails and who is eligible. She will also take questions from those…
Thompson & Knight Named One of the “Best Places to Work” for Eight Consecutive Y …
Dallas/Fort Worth (July 26, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP has been named one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex by the Dallas Business Journal for the eighth consecutive year. Thompson & Knight is the only law firm to be recognized as an eight-time winner of this award.
“This distinguished honor is a testament to our ongoing commitment…
Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Participates in the Hit-and-Run-Reward Program
Michigan car accident lawyers, Buckfire & Buckfire is participating in the Hit-and-Run Reward Program created to assist police authorities in identifying drivers that cause injuries so that they can face the legal penalties imposed for their criminal actions. The Southfield law firm, Buckfire and Buckfire, P.C. choose to participate knowing this program will help bring justice to victims of hit-and-run accidents and their families. The law firm specializes in representing…
Litigation Attorney David Clem Joins Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC
Dallas, TX--KRCL is pleased to announce that David Clem has joined the Firm as an Associate practicing in the Litigation and Financial Services sections of the Dallas office. Mr. Clem is a 2005 graduate of Texas Wesleyan School of Law. He is an experienced commercial litigator, with a practice emphasis on representing banks and other lending institutions.
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC is a full service law firm with offices…
NASGA Releases its third “Open Letter to Congress and the White House”
In the midst of a Medicaid crisis, NASGA continues its mission of reform of unlawful and abusive guardianships and conservatorships with the release of its third “Open Letter to Congress and the White House,” mailed to approximately 300 members of Congress (including every member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging), other government entities and related organizations.
With “The Fleecing of Medicaid and the American Taxpayers,” NASGA focuses on an…
POLL: Gary Johnson wins GOP Twitter Debate
On July 20th 2001 the Republicans and the Tea Party did something that has never been done before, they held the world’s first debate using Twitter as the forum.
Only six candidates participated, the only top tier candidate being Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachnamann who is trending ahead in Iowa poll, second only to current front runner Mitt Romney.
Rounding out the debate were Herman Cain, the former Godfather Pizza CEO,…
Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. Recognized amongst Florida’s Le …
MIAMI, FL – July 22, 2011 – Miami-based law firm Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L., announces nine of its attorneys have been named amongst Florida Trend’s 2009 “Legal Elite,” a listing of the State’s most respected attorneys, as nominated by their peers.
Selection as a member of the State’s “Legal Elite” is based on a peer-review survey of attorneys who are asked to name those within the profession…
Move to Unite European Uprisings
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Move to Unite European Uprisings
20 July, 2011: Representatives from the principal organisations coordinating European protests and uprisings including Democracia Real Ya (Spain), ΑΓΑΝΑΚΤΙΣΜΕΝΟΙ (Indignants) Greece, Reelle Democratie (France) moved to form a visual coalition with their support to seek a common symbol which link all their movements.
This first attempt to strategically empower the movements with a collective symbol is supported by national and local groups from…
Ireland wants to break the power of the Catholics Church
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Ireland is aghast following a revealing report in which far more than half the cases of child abuse within the Catholic Church were never reported. But in Germany, the instigator of this cover-up is expected to address the German parliament at a high cost to the taxpayers. When will we wake up?!
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“Follow Ireland’s Example!”
“Ireland has woken up – but Germany is still sleeping!” With these words, Dieter Potzel, spokesman…
Software Europe Takes Expenses Claims to Downing Street
Worcester, UK – 21 July 2011 – Web-based application supplier Software Europe is confident it can ease the Government’s expenses woes this week, after visiting Downing Street to pitch its expenses claims software.
The online tool, which includes features from Postcode Anywhere’s web-based Distances and Directions service, was shortlisted from over 350 proposals in the Cabinet Office’s Innovation Launch Pad initiative earlier this month.
The aim of Innovation Launch Pad is to…
Back to Basics Learning Dynamics adds 2nd tutoring center in Newark, Delaware
July 20, 2011, Newark, Delaware -- Effective August 1st, 2011, Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. will add a second tutoring center in Newark, Delaware which will be located on the campus of the Independence School at 1300 Paper Mill Road.
“This growth will allow easier access to one-on-one tutoring for new Back to Basics’ clients in the more southern half of New Castle County,” explains Back to Basics’ Founder and…
