Press Releases by Category Politics, Law & Society
Social Networks May Swing Next Four Major US Elections
San Francisco/New York..January 14, 2007..HarmonyNet Media Group, an online research and media development consultancy, announced today that an innovative research project, 4 years in the making, is available in executive briefing format. Compiled from extensive research on the importance of Social Networks in the online world, this report draws some startling conclusions about the impact that a campaign\'s management or strategist may derive. Focused on the elusive 18 to 30…
Company Pays $1.2 Million in Truck Crash Case
FORT WORTH – A Cleburne resident who was critically injured in a June 2004 collision with an 18-wheeler has reached a $1.2 million settlement with the driver and owners of the tractor-trailer rig.
Lidio Ortiz, 54, suffered severe back and head injuries, two bone fractures and multiple lacerations when his car was struck by the 18-wheeler driven by William Donald Golaz, an employee of JM Oil Field Services of…
Thompson & Knight Expands Government Litigation Practice in Dallas with Municipa …
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP has announced that Frank Waite has joined the Firm as Of Counsel in the Dallas office. Waite has more than 20 years of experience representing municipal governments on matters involving constitutional, employment, and tort claims.
Waite comes to Thompson & Knight after several years of governmental and corporate legal experience with the City of Arlington, Motel 6, City of…
Former Assistant United States Attorney Rejoins Thompson & Knight's Trial Practi …
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP has announced that Jason Davis has rejoined the Firm as a Trial Partner in the Austin office. Davis returns after running his own private practice in San Antonio and serving as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western and Southern Districts of Texas.
Davis now specializes in representing individuals and businesses in civil and criminal government investigations, white collar criminal…
2008 Presidential Candidate Continues US Tour in Boston
Boston, MA – January 7, 2007 – After stops in Detroit and Cleveland, 2008 White House Contender Daniel Imperato continued his US Tour in his hometown of Boston.
\"I always enjoy coming home to Boston. It is the place where I grew up with my family and the place that I call home in my heart.\"
Imperato also wanted Americans to remember the history of Boston. …
Independent Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato Visits with Supporters in De …
Detroit, MI – January 5, 2006 – Today 2008 Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato began rallying his Midwestern base with stops in Detroit in the morning and Cleveland in the late afternoon.
During his visit to the region, Imperato will meet with key supporters, business leaders, and campaign organizers from Michigan and Ohio.
Imperato will also be appearing on WJIM\'s \"The BIG Show\" from Lansing, Michigan Hosted by…
New Year Congratulation to the People of Uzbekistan
Dear fellow countrymen, friends!
It gives me a profound pleasure to congratulate all of you from the bottom of my heart on the forthcoming New Year 2007.
Each of us in these exciting moments on the eve of the New Year involuntarily recalls all that we have experienced – our concerns, joys and unforgettable events in our life in the outgoing year.
I am convinced that the outgoing year 2006…
Thompson & Knight Names New Chief Development Officer
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP has announced the addition of Cynthia S. Pladziewicz as Chief Development Officer. She is a former Thompson & Knight real estate attorney with 10 years of experience as a clinical psychologist in private practice at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.
Pladziewicz will focus on attorney development through structured programming, mentoring, and coaching at the practice group and firm-wide level. …
Thompson & Knight Names African American as New Litigation Chief in Houston
The international law firm Thompson & Knight LLP has named partner Ricky A. Raven as the Trial Practice Group Leader in the Firm’s Houston Office. Mr. Raven is the first African-American named to this position in the Firm’s 120-year history.
A native of Beaumont, Texas, Mr. Raven currently serves as a member of the Firm’s Management Committee and the Executive Committee of the Houston Office, as well as…
Controversy fumes over the Guardian UK newspaper article
Fresh controversy fumes over the hidden bias behind The Guardian UK newspaper article about the Indian guru, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
On November 4th 2006, The Guardian UK newspaper published an article against Sathya Sai Baba entitled \"The Indian living god, the paedophilia claims and the Duke of Edinburgh awards.\" It has recently come to light that The Guardian wrote this article in exclusive collaboration with critics of the Indian…
Indo-Asian News Service Breaks Indian Media Silence On Sathya Sai Baba
After years of almost total Indian media silence on news adverse to Sathya Sai Baba, several services have run the Indo-Asian News Service report on The Guardian (UK) article of the November 3, 2006, 'The Indian living god, the paedophilia claims and the Duke of Edinburgh awards'. See, http://www.guardian.co.uk/india/story/0,,1939405,00.html This breakthrough of coverage evidences a sheer degree of mounting exposure that can no longer be held back, including…
Imperato Mourns the Passing of President Ford
Today, Daniel Imperato, The People\'s President, took time to mourn the passing of the 38th President of the United States Gerald Ford.
\"President Ford was an important man in the history of our country. He was able to bring stability back to the Oval Office and was the right man for the job in our country\'s time of turmoil,\" stated Imperato.
Gerald Ford was the only United…
King's Dream Still Resonates With Students
Dallas – Inspired by the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Dallas elementary students will share their own dreams during a Jan. 11 competition that honors the legacy of the civil rights leader.
Started in 1993 by the law firm of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, the Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition commemorates the life and teachings of King while also keeping his teachings alive for a new generation. The 15th…
Imperato Sends Condolences to Ex-President of South Yemen, Ali Nasser Mohammed a …
West Palm Beach, FL – December 27, 2006 – Today, 2008 Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato sent his sincere condolences to Ali Nasser Mohammed and his family for the passing of his brother.
\"First of all, I want to send my deepest condolences to Ali Nasser Mohammed and his family for their loss. I hope that they will find comfort and strength in each other and in…
Imperato #1 Independent Candidate US 2008 Presidential Race Speaks on Domestic P …
West Palm Beach, FL – December 22, 2006 - After a return from a long trip from London, the Middle East and Europe, Imperato stands up to make another bold statement pertaining to Social Security.
\"The statement that I will make on social security was broached during my CSPAN Washington DC Press Conference regarding the implementation of contribution caps and the elimination of unregulated 501(c)3 organizations.\"
…
Imperato for President 2008 Retains Top election Law Attorney
West Palm Beach, FL – December 20, 2006 –The Imperato for President 2008 Campaign Committee, has retained the services of the country\'s foremost expert in election law to represent the leading independent candidate for President, Daniel Imperato, in all legal matters that may arise in his quest for the White House. Matt Sawyer of Dallas, Texas has received a retainer to address any Federal Elections Commission regulatory issues…
Lynn Tillotson & Pinker LLP Announces Defense Verdict In Lawsuit against Largest …
ABILENE, Texas – The Dallas law firm of Lynn Tillotson & Pinker, L.L.P., is announcing a take-nothing jury verdict handed down late yesterday by an Abilene jury in one of the nation’s first nuisance lawsuits against a wind farm.
A jury of 10 women and two men found that Juno Beach, Fla.-based FPL Energy LLC (FPLE) did not create a private nuisance when it constructed the Horse Hollow Wind…
On the way of tolerance and humanism
From the first days of Independence a process of the renaissance of spiritual bases of the society is going on in Uzbekistan. A religion is considered as a power to shape a people’s vision based on principles of moral and preservation of the rich spiritual heritage of the people.
The Law «On freedom of conscience and religious organizations» was adopted in the Republic in 1991. This Law had reflected a…
Imperato Calls For Cease-Fire and Rallies for Peace
Cairo, Egypt – December 15, 2006 - Today leading independent 2008 U.S. Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato called for peace in the Middle East and called for all people of good will to rally together with him.
\"I am calling on all peace activists in the USA and worldwide to rally for peace. The situation in the Middle East has gone on for too long. We need our…
Daniel Imperato Salutes America's Last Independent President George Washington
Cairo, Egypt – December 14, 2006 - Today, 2008 Independent Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato, in the middle of his travels to Egypt, took the time to pay homage America\'s last Independent President, George Washington, on the anniversary of his death at Mount Vernon on December 14, 1799.
\"I want everyone to remember what a great man George Washington was on this day. His wisdom for our country was…
Breaking News: Cairo, Egypt: Daniel Imperato Saves 4 boys Lives from Massive Car …
Cairo, Egypt – December 12, 2006 – While on a twilight car ride on the Cairo-Alexandria Road, 60 miles outside Alexandria, Egypt, 2008 US Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato did what any human being would do after seeing an ongoing vehicle flip 3 times in the air. He reacted.
After instructing his driver, Abu Nasser, to pull over, Imperato called the ambulance and flagged down several trucks to beam their…
Leading 2008 Independent Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato Arrives in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt – December 12, 2006 - After meetings with the South American Community of Leaders in Bolivia, 2008 United States Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato, turned his attention towards the Middle East as he arrived in Cairo today.
Today Imperato will start the beginning of discussions on Middle East policy with his policy team in Cairo.
As mentioned in the past, Imperato has urged for an immediate ceasefire…
International Annual Symposium 2007 EU-Funds: ERDF - ESF - EAFRD - EFF 05th Marc …
The first “International Annual Symposium EU Funds“ in March this year concentrated mainly on the current funding period until the end of 2006 and on expectations and outlooks into the new funding period 2007 – 2013, whereas next year’s symposium will address the current developments and problems in connection with the initiated plans and the implementation of the new fund regulations.
For the first time, this symposium will allow for topics…
Imperato speaks on Bush, Iraq, and Shia Leader Al-Hakim
Santiago, Chile – December 5, 2006 – U.S. Business Leader and 2008 leading Independent presidential candidate; Daniel Imperato made a brief comment while in Chile upon the recent series of events in the White House.
\"I am very concerned and disturbed to think our President has lost Defense Secretary Rumsfeld, lost complete control of the Republican Congress, and has now capitulated on Iraq to merely to put …
Imperato Heads to Chile on Last Leg of South American Tour
Santiago, Chile – December 4, 2006 - On what has been a very successful tour, Businessman and 2008 United States Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato landed in Santiago, Chile today on the last leg of his South American tour.
Most recently, Imperato was in Buenos Aires, Argentina where he was highly complimented by the Mercosur regional media and people in Buenos Aires for his interest in their concerns.
\"I want to thank…
Imperato Arrives with Great Reception in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina – December 1, 2006 – Having departed from Rio de Janiero, Brazil, 2008 United States Businessman and Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato was welcomed to Argentina with a gracious reception when he landed in Buenos Aires today.
He was met with great admiration by long time friends and representatives from Buenos Aires.
\"While other South American countries and their peoples are very displeased with U.S. President Bush,\" said…
Weitz & Luxenberg Wins $25 Million in Mesothelioma Verdict
November 29, 2006, New York, NY—In its ongoing effort to hold corporations responsible for recklessly exposing workers to the lethal toxin asbestos, Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. obtained a jury verdict ordering DaimlerChrysler AG to pay $25 million to a New York City brake reliner who lost his right lung to mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by asbestos.
Chrysler, the world’s fifth-largest automaker, was found to have acted in “reckless disregard for…
Overweight Women Warned About Using Birth Control Patch
FORT WORTH – The maker of the Evra* birth control patch sold in Canada is warning women there that they are at “particularly high risk” of developing blood clots if they are overweight and use the drug.
Canadian drug manufacturer Janssen-Ortho Inc. also says women should not expose the Evra birth control patch to sources of heat such as saunas and whirlpools, based on what the company calls a theoretical risk…
The Invisible Invasion of Extremist Groups
South America (TheHotStory PR), November 27, 2006 - Van Dorian’s recently released fictional thriller, The Invisible Invasion brings to light an issue that concerns us all. The plot centers around an extremist group, known as The Radicals, whose mission is to finish what they consider left-over business from previous war. As part of an insidious global takeover, The Radicals set up secret cells in…
Internetplattform "Aktion Grundeinkommen" eröffnet
Vor wenigen Tagen wurde eine neue Internetplattform in Betrieb genommen, die ihren Nutzern Möglichkeiten zur Verfügung stellt, untereinander zwecks Organisation von parteiunabhängigen Diskussionen, Veranstaltungen, Aktionen usw. zum gesellschaftspolitischen Reformvorschlag eines bedingungslosen Grundeinkommens in Kontakt zu treten.
Unter einem bedingungslosen Grundeinkommen wird eine steuerfinanzierte Einkommenszahlung verstanden, die ohne jegliche Bedingungen an alle Bürger von der Wiege bis zur Bahre ausgezahlt wird und hoch genug ist, um davon leben zu können, ohne einer…
Auschwitz survivor’s story gets attention on Squidoo
The story about Eugeniusz Tytyk who as a political prisoner spent five years in the Nazi concentration camps and prisons during WWII (including eleven months in Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp) is getting attention on the Internet.
Thanks to Squidoo – the Web-content platform created by Seth Godin – Eugeniusz’s inspiring story is quickly getting worldwide exposure with visitors coming not only from the Internet powerhouses like the US, Great Britain and Canada,…
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan
23.11.2006 - The inclusion of Uzbekistan by the U.S. State Department in the so-called list of “states, which cause a particular concern in the sphere of observance of religious freedoms” was received by the broad public of our country at least with a perplexity. This step once again demonstrates the one-sided approach and “double standards” of the American foreign policy institution with regard to such pressing issues as freedom of…
Serious 2008 Presidential Contender Imperato Speaks out on Iraq, Bush, Dems and …
West Palm Beach, FL – November 22, 2006 – Today 2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato issued a statement on Iraq, President Bush, and Democrats and Republicans.
\"First of all, after the wave of publicity pertaining to the 2006 election and the Democrat takeover of the House and Senate, I have stayed quiet knowingly that my input may have not been heard loudly enough during that hectic time. …
Driving Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
The holiday season is going to be busy with people driving on the roads. You can protect yourself and your family by following safe driving tips. Jonathan Stein, a personal injury attorney in Elk Grove, CA, has provided a list of safe driving tips based on his experience as an attorney and a former insurance adjuster.
Before getting on the road, Stein suggests a little preventative maintenance. First, check all…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Elected President of Texas State History Museum Found …
Thompson & Knight is pleased to announce that Victor Alcorta III has been elected President of the Texas State History Museum Foundation. His term begins January 2007.
Mr. Alcorta has served on the Texas State History Museum Foundation statewide Board of Trustees since 2003, the Executive Committee since 2005, and currently serves on the Executive Committee as President-Elect.
Mr. Alcorta is a partner in the Government Relations practice group in the…
Kush and Associates Joins Imperato for President 2008
Imperato hires political consulting firm.
Runnemede, NJ (November 20, 2006) – Global business leader, Papal Knight and leading 2008 Independent Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato, has hired the political consulting firm, Kush and Associates, LLC to manage his campaign.
Kush and Associates has provided political consulting and campaign management in municipal, state and federal races across the country and in 2004 worked internationally, helping the Russian Federation bring a gift…
Kush y los asociados se unen a Imperato para el Presidente 2008
Imperato emplea a una firma para consulta política
Runnemede, el líder de negocio global de NJ (20 de noviembre del 2006) -, El caballero Papal y candidato presidencial Independientes para el 2008, Daniel Imperato, ha empleado a una firma de consulta politica, al Kush y a asociados LLC, para manejar su campaña.
Kush y los asociados han proporcionado consultas políticas y la gerencia de la campaña en municipal del estado…
Rudy's Bar-B-Q Settles Infringement Lawsuit Against Copycat Competitor
Austin -- The owners of Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q restaurants have resolved a copyright and trade dress dispute with the creators of a Missouri-based competitor called Woody’s. The Woody’s operators and Tri-State Construction, the architect and general contractor responsible for building the restaurant, have agreed to change the restaurant’s look and feel so that it is no longer a virtual copy of Rudy’s. The Woody's defendants also…
Imperato para el presidente del 2008 nombra Kush y se asocia con nuevos consejer …
Nueva York – 16 de noviembre del 2006 - Hoy, Imperato para el presidente 2008 anuncio que ha firmado a Kush y asociados, una firma que consultaba política con las oficinas en Nuevo-Jersey y New México, para el trabajo consultivo político con la campaña presidencial de Daniel Imperato.
Recientemente, la firma de Kush trabajabó con un republicano que buscaba el nombramiento 2008. Antes de eso Kush y los asociados trabajaron…
Imperato For President 2008 Names Kush and Associates as New Political Advisors
New York – November 16, 2006 - Today, Imperato for President 2008 announced that it has signed Kush and Associates, a political consulting firm with offices in New Jersey and New Mexico, for political advisory work with Daniel Imperato\'s presidential campaign.
Most recently, the firm was working with a Republican seeking the 2008 nomination. Prior to that Kush and Associates has worked with and advised political candidates in state and…
Munck Butrus Shareholder Honored As One of America's Leading Lawyers
DALLAS – Munck Butrus, P.C. co-founder William A. Munck has earned a spot among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America.
Lawdragon is a quarterly publication and Web site focused on the legal industry. It publishes guides to the country’s top lawyers, and provides an online rating guide for attorneys. To compile the Leading Lawyers in America, the publication utilized online balloting and independent research involving interviews with thousands of lawyers nationwide.…
Plaintiff in Dallas Federal Lawsuit says U.S. Gun Control Laws Unconstitutional
DALLAS – A United States citizen who now lives in Great Britain has joined with the country’s leading gun owner rights organization in a federal lawsuit that says nonresident citizens are unfairly being targeted by existing laws that restrict gun ownership to those who live in the U.S.
Attorneys William B. Mateja, a principal in the Dallas and Washington, D.C., offices of Fish & Richardson P.C., and Alan Gura of Alexandria,…
Understanding European and U.S. Patent Litigation
On 12-13 February 2007 FORUM will hold the course \"Understanding European and U.S. Patent Litigation\" in Heidelberg and on 13-14 June 2007 in Paris.
Patent owners and accused infringers alike must tailor their litigation strategies to the unique laws and procedures of the forum country. This course explores the differences between U.S. and European patent litigation, providing attendees with the tools they need to make important forum-based strategic decisions. From initial…
U.S. Discovery - Where the battle is often won or lost
A small medical device company in Ohio successfully defended its intellectual property against a Fortune 50 company. The dispute spanned 12 years and 2 oceans, and produced 3 separate settlements, totaling $7M, and a lengthy non-compete. Yet, the U.S. district court never made a single decision on the merits. How did this happen? It happened via the tactical advantages achieved through U.S. dicovery, with critical help supplied by parallel efforts…
Daniel Imperato, expreso sus preocupaciones con la fricción entre los Estados Un …
Mientras que atendía a la Asamblea General de la O.N.U, 2008 el candidato presidencial Independiente, Daniel Imperato, expreso sus preocupaciones con la fricción entre los Estados Unidos, Irán y el presidente Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Nueva York, NY - de septiembre el 22 de 2006 - "invito hoy a la gente americana a que se den cuenta de que las relaciones vigorosas y agotadoras entre Irán y presidente Ahmadinejad están en un curso…
Weitz & Luxenberg Wins $8 Million in Obstetrical Malpractice Case
November 14, 2006, New York, NY—Medical errors account for nearly 100,000 deaths each year, estimates the Institute of Medicine, a Washington-based policy research organization. Many other patients live with debilitating conditions after falling victim to such negligence. Toward its ongoing dedication to hold doctors and other medical professionals accountable for the tragic injuries they inflict with substandard care, Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C., one of the leading medical malpractice and personal…
El proximo Presidente de América, Daniel Imperato, boleta Independiente
Mientras que en un viaje global, el Sr. Imperato se ha tomado el tiempo para dirigirse a la gente americana de nuevo con su posición respecto a Iraq. "esta declaración debe servir como punto del recordatorio de mi mensaje pasado, perteneciendo a la colocación coreana con respecto a Kim Jong Il de Corea del norte que estalla una bomba en la Ki-Luna de la interdicción del día sintió bien al…
Imperato honra a nuestros soldados en el día de los veterano
Los Ángeles, CA - Noviembre:10 del 2006 - Hoy, el candidato presidencial Independiente para el 2008 Daniel Imperato, se tomó la oportuidad hoy para honrar a nuestros soldados en el día del veterano.
"Primero que todo, quisiera decir que si no fuera por los hombres y mujeres valientes que sirven a este país, nosotros hoy no estaríamos aquí para celebrar la libertad que gozamos a diario. Nuestros soldados…
Imperato Honors Our Soldiers on Veteran's Day
Los Angeles, CA – November 10, 2006 – Today, the leading 2008 Independent Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato, took time to honor our soldiers on Veteran\'s Day.
\"First of all, I would like to say that if it weren\'t for the brave men and women that serve this country, we would not be here to celebrate the freedom that we enjoy everyday. Our soldiers have sacrificed their lives…
GovInfoFinder.com Government Information Website Launched
Auburn, Ca November 13, 2006 -- The Internet has changed the way citizens access their government. People all over the world are not only looking for government information but also more efficient ways to access that information and unless you know where and how to look that information can elude you.
\"This is why GovInfoFinder.com was created.\" Founder Neil Bartlett says, \"We want to help people who are looking for Government…