Press Releases by Category Politics, Law & Society
Affinity Law Group, LLC, Voted One of the Top 25 “Best in Value” by Small Busine …
October 17, 2011 (St. Louis) – Affinity Law Group, LLC, was voted one of the Top 25 “Best in Value” businesses in St. Louis by the readers of Small Business Monthly in the October issue.
In June, Affinity was voted one of the Top 25 “Best Law Firms” in St. Louis by the publication’s readers. Earlier this year, Kathleen Bilderback, JD, LLM, Affinity Law Group co-founding member, was recognized as…
Occupy Wall Street Supported by the A3 Society
Occupy Wall Street has a big job to do - fix broken governments around the world. The A3 Society, founded on breakthrough discoveries that provide solutions for EXACTLY this task, is providing support to the project.
Jacksonville, FL, October 17, 2011 - Breakthrough discoveries in human brain structure, language, the psychology of human behavior, evolution, morality and democracy made by A3 Society founder Bruce Nappi are being made available to the…
Wrongful Death Cases Now Find Legal Representation at Grayson & Grayson, LA Pers …
October 10th 2011, Los Angeles
LA based personal injury law firm, Grayson & Grayson to provide legal representation in wrongful death cases. Personal injury lawyers at the LA law firm have long included wrongful death litigation in their purview of legal services provided. Wrongful death cases need expert representation and Grayson & Grayson personal injury lawyers are qualified to offer legal expertise in wrongful death cases as result of accidents…
Infibeam Introduces A New Range of Exclusive Diwali Gifts
Ahmedabad, India; 14th Ocotber 2011: Festivals are an integral part of our culture and they chart the spiritual progress of an individual. Diwali- the festival of lights, surpasses religious boundaries and stands as a testimony to the solidarity of the nation. Streets, shops and homes are geared up for the celebration and Infibeam joins in the revelry by introducing a new range of exclusive Diwali gift items coupled with users…
International Armoured Vehicles Revamps its Look to Welcome Global Leaders and S …
Defence IQ recently launched its 2012 International Armoured Vehicles programme, featuring a revamped look and new home at the FIVE in Farnborough. These changes are part of the major developments into expanding the event’s reach, as well as increasing the UK’s role hosting the international armoured vehicle community. (www.internationalarmouredvehicles.com)
Although International Armoured Vehicles has maintained its traditional stance as a meeting place between military and the major defence…
Thompson & Knight’s Fall 2011 New Associates
Texas (October 12, 2011) - The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the addition of six new associates* in its Dallas and Houston offices.
Dallas Office
Hillary E. Lyon joins the Firm’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group. She received a J.D., with honors, from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2011 and a B.A. in Advertising Management and Latin American Studies, summa…
LA Personal Injury Law Firm, Grayson & Grayson Extends Legal Expertise to Victim …
Expanding it’s scope of personal injury representation, LA based personal injury law firm Grayson & Grayson has announced the inclusion of Bicycle injury litigation to its area of expertise. Bicycle Injury cases are quite on the rise and the personal injury attorneys at Grayson & Grayson will be extending their legal assistance to victims of personal injuries as a result of Bicycle accidents. Read more about bicycle accidents at: http://www.markgraysonlaw.com/expertise-areas/motorvehicle-accidents/bicycle-accidents/…
Trial Lawyer Frank L. Branson Earns Teddy Roosevelt “Man in the Arena” Award
DALLAS – The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson is proud to announce that firm founder Frank Branson has been honored with the Teddy Roosevelt “Man in the Arena” Award presented by the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA).
The national honor recognizes individuals for their hard work and dedication to promote interstate trucking highway safety.
APITLA Executive Board member John Romano says Mr. Branson’s passionate effort to…
Three KRCL Lawyers Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for 20 …
DALLAS, TX--Joseph M. Coleman, Raymond J. Kane and Joseph A. Friedman have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for 2012 (Copyright 2011 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.), a highly respected peer-review publication in the legal profession for attorneys across the country. Mr. Coleman, a founding Director, chairs the Insolvency, Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights Section. Mr. Kane, also a founding…
Sanjay Minocha Joins the Litigation Section of Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC
DALLAS, TX -- KRCL is pleased to announce that Sanjay Minocha has joined the Firm as an Associate practicing in the Litigation Section of the Dallas office focusing on commercial litigation matters. Mr. Minocha is a 2008 graduate of the University of Houston Law Center. His experience includes complex commercial and business litigation, general civil litigation, oil and gas litigation, securities, partnership disputes, real estate litigation, environmental litigation,…
Chief Deputy Michael Gauger and Fire Rescue Chief square off in fight against br …
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Mike Gauger has raised the ante against Fire Rescue Chief Steve Jerauld for their fund-raising challenge this year: whoever scores the most funds gets to be the head of the opposing agency for a day.
It's a challenge that popped into Gauger's head as he attended the 2nd Annual "PBSO Green Goes Pink" Celebrity Waiter event held at the Gun Club Cafe in suburban…
Global Business & Legal Leaders Benefit From Online Legal Talk Sessions
Virtual Small Group Conversations Enhance Cultural Understandings of Legal Issues
Minneapolis, MN, October 11, 2011 - Karen Lundquist, licensed Minneapolis attorney and legal English consultant and owner of Karen Lundquist Legal Language Consulting and Attenza Law, announces the availability of Online Legal Talk sessions. These small group virtual gatherings of up to 12 participants allow attorneys and other legal professionals from around the world to connect through the law and through…
IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. Offers Solutions to New DLA RFID Requirement for Supplier …
On October 1st, 2011, the DLA issued a mandate stating that all DLA suppliers must include RFID tags on all items that are shipped to its 25 supply depots. This new mandate will greatly decrease the occurrence of shipment errors which will prevent loss of inventory and save nearly 100 million dollars a year. Any suppliers that are not compliant with the new mandate will receive negative performance ratings from…
CS2 Lawyers becomes Spencers Solicitors
CS2 Lawyers, one of the UK’s leading personal injury law firms, will be known from today as Spencers Solicitors Limited (SpencersSolicitors.com). The firm has adopted the name of its Director John Spencer, a prominent personal injury solicitor and a steadfast advocate for reform of the personal injury system and the protection of claimant rights.
Most recently, Spencer was at the heart of the successful campaign to secure a Government ban…
The Elder Law Office of Brian Andrew Tully, PLLC Becomes Tully & Winkelman, P.C.
Melville, NY — The Elder Law Offices of Brian Andrew Tully, PLLC announces that it has now become Tully & Winkelman, P.C. and has relocated to 150 Broadhollow Road, Suite 120 in Melville.
The law office of Tully & Winkelman, P.C. has specialized in assisting Long Island families in finding peace of mind since 1998. By utilizing their unique and comprehensive life care planning approach, attorneys Brian Andrew Tully, Kenneth…
Food Contamination in Restaurants is No Small Potatoes, Says Restaurant Expert W …
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[RestaurantExpertWitness.com] – October 7, 2011
In light of the recent cantaloupe-related illnesses, consumers and restaurant patrons are nervous and more focused on food safety. Restaurant Expert Witness, Restaurant Consultant, and CEO, Howard Cannon, comments, "The reality is that in many instances involving the restaurant industry, somewhere along the food chain, management failed to follow-up on the systems that were put in place to prevent this type of thing from…
Gardere’s Fran Phillips Named 2012 Dallas Best Lawyers Environmental Law Lawyer …
DALLAS – Best Lawyers, one of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession, has named Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP partner Fran E. Phillips as the “Dallas Best Lawyers Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year” for 2012.
Best Lawyers is designating “Lawyers of the Year” in high-profile legal specialties in large legal communities. Only one lawyer in each specialty and community is being honored as the “Lawyer of…
Reporting Associates, LLC Becomes Verified To Operate As A Service-Disabled Vete …
Reporting Associates, LLC has received verification from the Veterans Administration to operate as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB).
The SDVOB distinction allows Reporting Associates, LLC and other businesses owned by service-disabled veterans to participate in the supplier diversity programs of many major corporations as well as the Federal government.
A freelance court reporting agency, owned by brothers Sean and Kevin Fallon, headquartered in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Reporting Associates, LLC is also…
Attorney Lauren P. Raysor, Esq. Joins “Circle of Sisters” Book Tour at Jacob Jav …
Attorney Lauren P. Raysor, Esq., author of “Living the Wealthy Life,” announces that she will join three other female attorneys as part of the “Circle of Sisters” Book Tour, which will take place on October 8-9 at Jacob Javits Center in New York City.
Ms. Raysor will be joined by Cathleen Williams, author of “Single Mother The New Father”; Sandra Glaves-Morgan and her book “Wife, Whore or Slave”; and Star…
Attorney Lauren P. Raysor, Esq. Sponsors Jazz by the Riverside during the Month …
Attorney Lauren P. Raysor, Esq., author of “Living the Wealthy Life,” announces that she will be sponsoring Jazz by the Riverside, a weekly musical event that will take place every Friday night at Riverside Church, 10th Tower, 490 Riverside Drive in New York, NY. The entrance is on the Claremont Avenue side.
At 6 p.m., those in attendance will have an opportunity to see an open rehearsal of the performance just…
Plan Urges Commonwealth Leaders to End Early and Forced Marriage
Ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth, Australia, the Royal Commonwealth Society and Plan International have issued a joint call for action in a new policy paper.
Entitled Empowering Girls: what the Commonwealth can do to end early and forced marriage, the paper reveals the shocking prevalence and damaging effects of early and forced marriage on girls across the Commonwealth.
The paper highlights that more than ten…
Slip and Fall Cases Free Evaluation announced by LA Personal Injury Law Firm Gra …
October 3rd Los Angeles, California
Free case evaluation for slip and fall accident cases is now offered at the LA personal injury law firm, Grayson & Grayson (http://www.markgraysonlaw.com/) . The personal injury law firm has been handling premises liability cases for clients across California and presenting victims of slip and fall cases for many years now. Victims and their families can fill out a free case evaluation form at the website…
JMA Pilani Takes Up HelpAge India SAVE Mission with Passion on International Day …
No one has doubt that Information is just bits of data while Knowledge is putting them together and Wisdom is transcending them and it is indisputable that our grandparents have indeed played a very crucial role in transmitting the wisdom to successive generations.
Located in heart of Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, Pilani is well known in India today for various educational institutions, CSIR CEERI as well as the upcoming BrahMos Missile…
Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office sponsored a soccer tournament hoping to create good …
Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office sponsored a soccer tournament hoping to create good relations and trust between the Palm Beach County Hispanic Community and Ric Bradshaw’s Sheriff’s Office.
As the name suggests, its a unity tournament about bringing people together from of the diversity of our community and now providing them an outlet to play together and to learn to work together sponsored by the sheriff's office. This is a great attempt…
Four McKool Smith Lawyers Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers, the oldest peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named four McKool Smith attorneys “Lawyer of the Year.”
The publication compiles its lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting in-depth, comprehensive surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their peers. Only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.” These select attorneys have received top ratings by earning a…
Chicago Elder Law Firm Peck Bloom, LLC Advocates For Alzheimer's Disease
CHICAGO, IL - Chicago elder law firm Peck Bloom, LLC is bringing new meaning to its passion for elder care. Members of the law firm participated in the 'Walk to End Alzheimer's' to advocate for Alzheimer's disease during September’s Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
Organized by the Alzheimer's Association, the Walk is the largest event in the country aimed at creating awareness and to raise funds in support of Alzheimer's care and research.…
Gardere Litigation Chair Richard Faulk Lends Expertise to Appellate Treatise
HOUSTON – Houston lawyer Richard O. Faulk, Chair of the Litigation Department of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, is among the noted appellate attorneys to be chosen as contributing experts to the Law Journal Press’ recently released “Appellate Practice in Federal and State Courts.” Mr. Faulk is the author of the core chapter “Writing Appellate Briefs.”
“This is one of the most comprehensive treatments of the subject of appellate practice that I’ve…
GLOBAL EDD GROUP LAUNCHES EZOOM DATA ROOM SERVICES -- Innovative Solution Levera …
Cleveland, Ohio, USA - (5 October 2011) – Global Electronic Discovery & Disclosure Group ("Global EDD Group"), a boutique consulting firm that provides innovative legal technology solutions across the globe, today announced the launch of eZoom™ Data Room Services.
eZoom Data Rooms are provided as a managed service to enable the content review and management of discovery documents such as e-mails, documents, spreadsheets, presentations and images.
eZoom Data Rooms, which are…
Futterman & Lanza, LLP Hosts Free Elder Law and Estate Planning Seminars on Octo …
SMITHTOWN, NY — The law firm of Futterman & Lanza, LLP presents two free two-hour seminars which addresse the topics of elder law and estate planning. “Medicaid Planning & Asset Protection” takes place October 26 at 400 West Main Street, Suite 125 in Babylon. The second seminar will take place on October 27 at the law office, located at 222 East Main Street, Suite 314, in Smithtown. The morning seminars…
Weinstein Law Firm Attorney Andrew Weinstein Elected To The American Association …
The Weinstein Law Firm is pleased to announce that the firm’s managing attorney Andrew Weinstein has been elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice.
The Board of Governors is the governing body of the AAJ (previously known as ATLA –the American Association of Trial Lawyers), and is charged with establishing and approving all Association policies, including the adoption of a three-year budget on…
Gardere, Arena y Asociados Attorneys Earn Chambers Latin America 2012 Recognitio …
DALLAS/MEXICO CITY – Gardere, Arena y Asociados, S.C., a joint venture between Arena y Asociados, S.C. in Mexico City and Texas-based Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, has been recognized again in Chambers Latin America among the leading law firms serving the Latin American market.
The Firm earned honors for its work in the areas of Real Estate, Tax, Competition/Antitrust and Insurance. Additionally, four firm attorneys earned individual recognition. Mexico City Partners Roberto…
Dallas Lawyer Marcos G. Ronquillo to Lead Julian Samora Legacy Foundation Board
DALLAS – Noted Dallas attorney Marcos G. Ronquillo, the Managing Shareholder and Chief Operating Officer of Godwin Ronquillo PC, has been named president of the Julian Samora Legacy Foundation Board. A longtime member of the board, Mr. Ronquillo replaces the late Joseph F. Sepeda as president.
Julian Samora, the first Mexican-American to earn a doctorate in sociology and anthropology in the United States, was a pioneering scholar of Mexican American studies…
Thompson & Knight Partner Named to the Houston Zoo Board of Directors
Houston (October 4, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Partner Ricky A. Raven on being appointed to the Board of Directors for the Houston Zoo.
Raven is a Partner in the Trial Practice Group of Thompson & Knight’s Houston office. He has been practicing in Houston for 25 years and has extensive experience in the resolution of complex litigation…
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Listed in Michigan Super Lawyers® 2011
Michigan (October 4, 2011) - Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Philip J. Kessler, James E. Stewart, and Howard B. Goldman for their inclusion in Michigan Super Lawyers® 2011. Kessler was also listed in the Top 100 Michigan Super Lawyers®, which recognizes those with the highest point totals on the 2011 ballot. The lists were published in September in a special supplement of The New York…
The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office announces the Palm Beach County Substance abuse …
The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office announces the Palm Beach County Substance abuse coalition was awarded 125k drug-free community support program by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
This coalition serves the Palm Beach County FL, an urban area of 1.2 million in population. The goals of this coalition is to establish and strengthen the collaboration of among the…
23/9/11 - Partners Club Becomes the UK's Leading Networking Group for Top Legal …
220 Partners Club Members, one great venue, the crème de la crème of the UK legal sector and TotallyLegal, the UK's top job site for legal professionals. That pretty much sums up the success the first Partners Club event that took place on 15th September at the Holborn Bars in London. TotallyLegal sponsored the premier networking event which was attended by leading Law Firms, Barristers’ Chambers and Corporates. We are…
Ambassador Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona Presents “The World from the Perspective of S …
Former Secretary to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the current Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona, will share his expertise and unique perspectives on world events and issues as part of the International Initiatives Committee’s Ambassador Series on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at 10:45 a.m. in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom in the Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue,…
Criminal Defense Attorney Venus Niner Moves to New Office
FRANKLIN, TN – Franklin criminal defense attorney Venus Niner – winner of Tennessee Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals cases – has moved her office to 219 Third Avenue North, Franklin, TN 37064.
The new location will allow Niner to focus on criminal law cases, as well as her legal continuing education business and AskCriminalLawQuestions.com website.
Just as she was settling into her new office, she received news that she…
Attorneys Troy Rosasco and Daniel J. Hansen Announce Reopening of 9/11 Victim Co …
Troy Rosasco, Partner, Turley, Redmond, Rosasco & Rosasco, LLP, and Daniel J Hansen, Partner, Turley, Hansen & Partners, have announced that the James Zadroga 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund is reopened and urge those to submit their claims if they have not yet already done so.
On October 3, Sheila Birnbaum, Special Master, 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, is expected to reopen the $2.775 billion fund. Those who are eligible to file a…
Criminal Defense Venus Niner Moves to New Office in Franklin, TN
FRANKLIN, TN – Franklin defense criminal attorney Venus Niner – winner of Tennessee Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals cases – has moved her office to 219 Third Avenue North, Franklin, TN 37064.
The new location will allow Niner to focus on criminal law cases, as well as her legal continuing education business and AskCriminalLawQuestion.com website.
Just as she was settling into her new office, she received news that she…
Prominent Minneapolis Attorney/Linguist Offers Online Legal English Instruction
Non-Native English Speakers Learn Industry-Specific Legal English Terminology
Minneapolis, MN, October 01, 2011 - Karen Lundquist, a leading Minneapolis business attorney and veteran English instructor, offers expert instruction in legal English terminology for attorneys and other legal professionals. Her online services cater to the needs of any and all professionals who are required to engage audiences using specific legal English vocabulary, yet lack the verbal efficiency needed to convey their messages…
Lathrop & Gage Combines Clayton and St. Louis Downtown Offices
ST. LOUIS (September 30, 2011) – Lathrop & Gage LLP recently announced that its Clayton, Mo., and downtown St. Louis offices combined. The Clayton office located at Pierre Laclede Center, 7701 Forsyth Boulevard, Suite 500, Clayton, Mo., 63105 now serves as the firm’s only local office.
Forty-six employees, including 23 attorneys, will occupy two floors for a total of 30,518 square feet. A 10-year lease was signed.
Scott Malin (Wealth Strategies –…
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw's Threat Intelligence Unit received the 2011 Florida Gang U …
The Florida Gang Investigator’s Association was formed in 1993, by criminal justice professionals, to pro- mote and facilitate the exchange of gang intelligence and information among those professionals actively involved in the investigation and prosecution of criminal street gangs, prison gangs, extremist groups, supremacist groups and their membership. The main goal of the Association is to effectively and positively impact and ultimately eliminate the effects of gang violence and gang…
Traffic Enforcement with Sheriff Ric Bradshaw
Message from Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw:
When my deputies make traffic stops, the main goal is to educate motorists about their driving offenses.
It’s not to punish drivers or create hardships for them.
These traffic stops impact motorists because they address the challenges to safe driving. We are in the business of creating safe passage through Palm Beach County for millions of residents and visitors.
The only way…
OCCUPY RALEIGH: Group Sing-A-Long sends a message to Wall Street
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OCCUPY RALEIGH! Group Sing-A-Long sends a message to Wall Street
-“We are the 99 Percent” Local Singer/Protester rallies at Ruckus Pizza!
-Local Musician Occupies Wall Street in His Own Way
Raleigh, NC, September 27, 2011 - Last Tuesday at the Ruckus Pizza Open Mic, local singer/songwriter Brandon Scott McLean brought a few people together to send a video-song-message to “friends” who are in New York City, occupying Wall Street. …
Thompson & Knight Expands Corporate and Securities Practice with Addition of Ann …
Houston (September 29, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that Anna Marie Dempsey has rejoined the Firm as a Partner in its Corporate and Securities Practice Group in Houston.
“We are delighted to welcome back Anna Marie to Thompson & Knight,” says Michael K. Pierce, the Firm’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group Leader. …
Impressive Debut for Panic Room at World’s Largest Security Events
Having only been launched into the marketplace mid-2011, the Panic Room Company’s innovative Panic Room product was a surprisingly big hit at two of the world’s largest security events – IFSEC South Africa held on 6 to 8 September and DSEi in London on 13 to 16 September.
Steve Brook, Business Development Director of the Panic Room Company, was at both events, “At the IFSEC Show in Johannesburg we met with…
Leo K. Barnes Jr. & Matthew J. Barnes Selected for Inclusion on the 2011 Super L …
Attorneys Leo K. Barnes Jr. and Matthew J. Barnes, founding members of the boutique commercial litigation law firm Barnes & Barnes, P.C. in Melville, New York, have been named to the 2011 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for the New York metropolitan area.
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of professional achievement as determined by a multi-phased selection process. Rising Stars…
Dallas Attorney Wade McClure Highlighted on Texas Super Lawyers List
DALLAS – Noted Dallas business litigation attorney Wade L. McClure once again has earned a spot among Texas’ elite legal counsel in the annual Texas Super Lawyers listing.
Mr. McClure, a name partner in the Dallas law firm Gibson, McClure & Wallace, LLP, is featured in the exclusive listing based on his work for businesses in courtroom litigation. He has been profiled among Texas’ best lawyers regularly on the list…
PEORIA GETS IN ON WORLD RECORD PHOTO CAMPAIGN
Illinois to host next I AM EQUAL Photo Documentary event stop.
28 September, 2011 - Peoria, IL - Organizers of the record-breaking 'I AM EQUAL' photo documentary announced today that the project would stop in Peoria on October 19th, 2011 at The Grand Hotel, making this central Illinois community one of only a handful of U.S. cities to host the historic campaign.
"We're excited to include Peoria in this photo documentary as…
