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Imperato to Address 2007 Louisiana Libertarian Party State Convention

Alexandria, LA – Today Imperato for President 2008 announced that Daniel Imperato will be addressing delegates of the Louisiana Libertarian Party State Convention this June 2, 2007. At the convention, Imperato will be spreading the message of his new 33 million man and woman e-March. The march was created to take back America and show Democrats and Republicans that America is ready for a change. Imperato has

Thompson & Knight Attorney Named One of "The Nation's Top 10 Antitrust Lawyers" …

Thompson & Knight is pleased to congratulate Partner Gregory S.C. Huffman on being named one of “The Nation’s Top 10 Antitrust Lawyers” by United States Lawyer Rankings 2007. Lawyers are nominated for inclusion in the United States Lawyer Rankings by members of the Bar, Judiciary, and by senior management of large corporate and institutional clients. Lawyers are not allowed to nominate themselves, nor any members of their own firm.

Mutual Trades Applaud Defeat of "Double Lawsuit" Bill

INDIANAPOLIS - The Minnesota Association of Farm Mutual Insurance Companies (MAFMIC) and the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) stated today that “consumers win” with the legislative defeat of harmful Bad Faith “Double Lawsuit” proposals. If passed, the “Double Lawsuit” proposals would have allowed trial attorneys to sue not only the party they think is responsible for an injury, but that party’s insurance company as well. “Minnesota insurance consumers should breathe

Thompson & Knight Attorney Recognized as 2007 Outstanding Tax Lawyer

Dallas (May 24, 2007) – The international law firm of Thompson & Knight is proud to announce former Managing Partner Buford P. Berry has been selected as the recipient of the 2007 Outstanding Texas Tax Lawyer Award. The award is bestowed by the State Bar of Texas Section of Taxation for a lifetime of significant contributions and experience relating to taxation law and will be presented at the Texas

Sarkozy must drop "one China" policy

Tuesday, May 22, 2007, Freiburg, Germany - The Formosan Assoiation for Public Affairs Europe (FAPA Europe) called on French President Nicolas Sarkozy to drop the \"one China\" policy today. Due to the \"one China\" policy, France does not have diplomatic relations with Taiwan, despite the fact that Taiwan is an independent, democratic nation. \"Nicolas Sarkozy stated clearly in his acceptance speech that the pride and duty of France would be

Libertarian Party Independent 2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato to Hav …

West Palm Beach, FL – May 23, 2007 - Today, Imperato for President 2008, the official Presidential Campaign Committee for Daniel Imperato, announced that they will be holding their second presidential live broadcast this Wednesday May 23, 2007 at 8pm EST. Daniel Imperato is currently an independent candidate for the office of President of United States of America, and is seeking the nomination from the Libertarian Party. During this broadcast, Imperato

Presidential Hopeful Imperato Speaks Out About the Bush Administration's Relatio …

Added: (Fri Sep 23 2005) Today, Presidential Hopeful Daniel Imperato reiterated his stance on having mutual respect for the leaders of the world. Imperato stated that he\'s disturbed to see the deterioration of relationships in the middle east, particularly Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Iran. \"Our very powerful, domineering group of countries has over 6000 years of culture behind them. Our administration needs to have over 6000 years of understanding of their

Thompson & Knight Attorney Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Dallas (May 22, 2007) – The international law firm of Thompson & Knight is proud to announce Partner Rust E. Reid as the recipient of the 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Dallas Bar Association’s (DBA) Probate Section. The award is given in recognition of Mr. Reid’s 47-year career in trusts and estates law. Mr. Reid is the fifth member of the Probate Section to be

Two Promoted to Shareholder at Munck Butrus

DALLAS –Munck Butrus, P.C., is pleased to announce that attorneys David M. Doyle and Bradley C. Mall have been promoted to the position of shareholder in the firm’s Dallas office. Mr. Doyle has been named a shareholder in the firm’s Intellectual Property Section, while Mr. Mall has been named a shareholder in the firm’s Litigation Section. “David and Brad provide their clients, and this firm, with a tremendous amount of expertise and

Leading Independent Presidential Candidate Speaks Out About Inside Trading and F …

(reprinted from September 7, 2006) West Palm Beach, Fl – September 7, 2006 – Today, 2008 Independent Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato raised alarming questions about U.S. government officials, and how they may have used insider knowledge to spike oil prices. Imperato stated \"The American people must ask this government why gas prices are decreasing at the same time that major primary elections are being held across the country. Is there a

Basic PCT Formalities Course

The german Forum Institute for Management expandes continuously all over Europe. Its prosperous seminar \"Basic PCT Formalities Course\" ist now also arranged in Athens. The purpose of this seminar is to inform the participants how to prepare an international application for filing under the PCT and subsequently monitor the consecutive procedural steps, time-limits and payment of fees in the PCT international phase up to and including entry into the national

The EPC 2000: - Changes in Substantive Patent Law and Procedural Patent Law, Req …

Since the conclusion of the EPC in 1973, a number of deficiencies as well as many proposals for improvement had been noted. In 1998 the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation agreed on a catalogue of legal and technical points for revision. The nearly one hundred proposals for changes to the EPC were collected in a Basic Proposal for the Revision of the EPC, approved by the Administrative Council

Frank Buonanotte vs. the State of New York

Frank Buonanotte is the former CEO of Crossings Recovery Centers. Up until February of 2006, Crossings was the largest provider of outpatient substance abuse treatment on Long Island with offices throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Unfortunately, Crossings was unjustifiably shut down by the state of New York. The diabolical actions that led to the demise of the company were executed by Henry Zwack, General Counsel for the New York

Identity Theft: Expert Lauds Massachusetts' New Credit Freeze Law - Identity The …

(BOSTON, Mass. - May 19, 2007 - IDTheftSecurity.com) Both houses of the Massachusetts legislature recently passed versions of a bill that grants residents of the state the right to freeze access to their credit reports. Robert Siciliano, a widely televised and quoted personal security and identity theft expert, said consumers' access to the credit freeze is an indispensable component of any identity theft–fighting strategy. "The credit freeze is a basic right

Independent Libertarian Presidential Candidate Weighs in on Republican Debate Co …

West Palm Beach, FL – After Tuesday\'s Republican Presidential Debates in South Carolina, the hot topic of debate swirled around comments made by Republican Presidential Candidate Ron Paul regarding the causes of 9/11. (excerpt from Republican Presidential Debate May 15, 2007) REP. RON PAUL, R-TEXAS, GOP PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: They attack us because we\'ve been over there, we\'ve been bombing Iraq for 10 years. We\'ve been in the Middle

Boutros-Ghali: Democratization at global level needed

“If the process of democratization does not move forward at the international level, democracy at the level of the nation-state will also diminish“, former United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali said, commenting on the recent launch of a Campaign for the establishment of a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly. “In the process of globalization, problems which can only be solved effectively at the global level, are multiplying and requirements of political governance

Thompson & Knight Attorney Elected to Housing Crisis Center Board of Directors

Thompson & Knight is pleased to announce Jessica B. Young has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Housing Crisis Center, a nonprofit organization working to prevent homelessness and to stabilize families, the elderly, and disabled in decent, affordable, and permanent housing. Ms. Young is an Associate in Thompson & Knight’s Trial Practice Group and focuses on litigation and representing clients before federal and state trial courts. She

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan

With regard to adoption by the Council of the European Union the conclusion on Uzbekistan on May 14, 2007, the MFA of the Republic of Uzbekistan states the following. From the start the EU Council conclusion of May 23, 2005 with regard to tragic events, which had taken place in Andijan on May 12-13, 2005, and further conclusion of October 3, 2005, have been made without preliminary study of the state

Thompson & Knight Gains IP Expert in New York

The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce John J. Driscoll has joined the Firm as a Partner in the New York office. He brings over 30 years of experience in intellectual property and international business transactions to Thompson & Knight. Driscoll focuses his practice on businesses with intellectual property assets. His clients include fashion, fragrance, software, and media companies, many of whom are

HATFIELD LEGAL GROUP, LLC OPENS IN MYSTIC

Local family opens new law firm to serve Connecticut and New England Mystic, CT (May 14, 2007) – Thomas A. Hatfield and Anne P. Hatfield today announce the opening of their law firm, Hatfield Legal Group, LLC, which will serve clients throughout Connecticut and New England. The full service firm, which serves clients in both domestic and international matters, provides legal counsel in a variety of areas, including real

Didillon makes pilgrimage against female genital mutilation - Collection of $ 1 …

Christophe Didillon (35), artist and painter, plans for this summer to make a 500-miles pilgrimage on the “Camino de Santiago” from France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. After his Walk of Flame, a 300-miles pilgrimage from San Francisco to Los Angeles in the last year, when Didillon wanted to win the heart of a young lady, he picked out a very serious theme as motive for his pilgrimage for

El candidato presidencial para el 2008 esta programado para aparecer en el acont …

Mayhem en Melbourne II que se sostendrá el sábado, 12 de mayo a las 7:00pm Melbourne, la Florida – 11 de mayo del 2007 - Hoy los organizadores del acontecimiento de las leyendas de WWE, "mutilación en Melbourne II" ha anunciado que han invitado al candidato presidencial para el 2008, Daniel Imperato para ser una huésped especial del costado del Rin. La demostración, recibida por Sports y el grupo de

2008 Presidential Candidate Scheduled to Appear at WWE Legends Event in Melbourn …

Mayhem in Melbourne II to be held Saturday, May 12th 7:00pm Melbourne, Florida – May 11, 2007 – Today the organizers of the WWE Legends event, "Mayhem in Melbourne II" have announced that they have invited 2008 Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato to be a special ringside guest. The show, hosted by Sports & Entertainment Management Group, Inc, was pleased to be able to have Imperato at their upcoming

Breaking News: Tony Blair Resigns and Receives Strong Support from Third Party U …

West Palm Beach, Fl – May 10, 2007 – Admist the stunning news that Tony Blair has announced his resignation as the Prime Minister of Great Britain, the Mr. Blair has received strong support from fellow third party member Daniel Imperato. \"Tony Blair is a man of great courage, dignity, and wisdom. He has served the people with honor, respect, and integrity. It is because of

Breaking News: Tony Blair Resigns and Receives Strong Support from Third Party U …

West Palm Beach, Fl – May 10, 2007 – Admist the stunning news that Tony Blair has announced his resignation as the Prime Minister of Great Britain, the Mr. Blair has received strong support from fellow third party member Daniel Imperato. \"Tony Blair is a man of great courage, dignity, and wisdom. He has served the people with honor, respect, and integrity. It is because of

Imperato para el presidente 2008 anuncia horario de la próxima audiencia de Radi …

West Palm Beach, FL 5/9/07 - Imperato para el presidente 2008 anunció hoy el horario de el próximo programa de radio para Daniel Imperato. Su audiencia de radio es el siguiente, 11 de mayo del 2007, estará como huésped en la demostración de la radio de la familia de Jonne en KCXL 1140 basado fuera de la libertad, Missouri. La entrevista ocurrirá en la hora estándar central de 10:05. Imperato

Imperato para el presidente 2008 VIVO para tener difusión siguiente jueves, de m …

West Palm Beach, FL - Hoy, Imperato para el presidente del 2008, el comité presidencial oficial de la campaña para Daniel Imperato, a anunciado que sostendrán su segunda difusión presidencial en vivo. Este día jueves 17 de mayo del 2007 a las 8pm EST. La difusión pasada de Imperato fue dirigida en vivo a través del mundo vía su nueva red de Internet la difusión. De todos los candidatos presidenciales

Noticias Desde New Hampshire: Imperato trae viaje presidencial de la campaña al …

West Palm Beach , FL - En un movimiento político importante, el candidato presidencial para el 2008 Daniel Imperato traerá a su campaña presidencial a New Hampshire en la tarde del 13 de mayo, es decir el próximo domingo. New Hampshire es el sitio del primer primario presidencial y, junto con Iowa, se considera un campo de batalla político para la notoriedad entre candidatos políticos. Esta decisión reciente viene en

Baron & Budd Attorney Named to Prestigious Best Lawyers List

DALLAS – For the second year straight, Dallas environmental law attorney Scott Summy of Baron & Budd, P.C., has earned selection as one of the top attorneys in the country in the prestigious Best Lawyers in America survey. Like every lawyer on the 2007 Best Lawyers list, Mr. Summy was nominated by other attorneys for this exclusive honor, which is based on Mr. Summy’s work in toxic tort litigation. Mr. Summy is

Minnesotans, get involved to stop lawsuit fraud and Double Lawsuit bills

Minnesota personal injury lawyers are backing self-serving legislation that, if passed, will open the floodgates to more fraudulent insurance claims and more frivolous lawsuits. The result of these Double Lawsuit Bills will be higher rates for all types of insurance and higher costs for goods and services for virtually all Minnesota consumers. The only winners will be the trial lawyers who stand to make millions. That is why a broad-based coalition

Imperato envía las condolencias para las víctimas del tornado de Kansas

West Palm Beach, FL – 7 de Mayo del 2007 - Mientras que se conducía a la ciudad de Jefferson, el MES a St. Louis para coger un vuelo, el candidato presidencial para el 2008 Daniel Imperato aprendió de las tragedias recientes en Kansas. "Primero que nada, mis más profundas condolencias para ésas personas afectadas y a las familias de ésos afectados de los tornados devastadores este fin de semana

Imperato sends Condolences for Kansas Tornado Victims

West Palm Beach, FL – May 7, 2007 - While driving from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis to catch a flight, 2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato learned of the recent tragedies in Kansas. \"First of all, my deepest condolences go out to those affected and the families of those affected from the devastating tornados this weekend in Kansas,\" stated Imperato. Over the weekend, an F-5

Thompson & Knight Named One of the “Best Places to Work” for Four Consecutive Ye …

Dallas/Fort Worth (May 4, 2007) – Thompson & Knight LLP has been named one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex for the fourth consecutive year and was the only law firm recognized in the mid-size business category for 2007. “We are excited and honored to be recognized as one of the ‘Best Places to Work’ by the DBJ since 2004. Our Firm is

Thompson & Knight Attorney Appointed to Texas Woman's University Board of Regent …

Dallas (May 4, 2007) – The international law firm of Thompson & Knight is pleased to congratulate Partner P. Mike McCullough on his appointment to the Texas Woman’s University Board of Regents. Texas Governor Rick Perry’s appointment of Mr. McCullough, for a term to expire February 1, 2013, was confirmed by the Senate May 1, 2007. Mr. McCullough focuses his practice on estate planning and probate law,

Minnesotans, get involved to stop lawsuit fraud and Double Lawsuit bills

Minnesota personal injury lawyers are backing self-serving legislation that, if passed, will open the floodgates to more fraudulent insurance claims and more frivolous lawsuits. The result of these Double Lawsuit Bills will be higher rates for all types of insurance and higher costs for goods and services for virtually all Minnesota consumers. The only winners will be the trial lawyers who stand to make millions. That is why a broad-based coalition

Press Release about the conference on interaction of National Center of the Repu …

Tashkent, April 23, 2007 - Having constitutionally proclaimed international law superiority, The Republic of Uzbekistan joined many international agreements directed to strengthening and protection of rights of different categories of citizens (women, children, handicapped persons) and took upon itself obligations on creation of required organizational-legal structures for promotion and protection of human rights and freedoms within its territory. In accordance with requirements of international law norms, in Uzbekistan were set up

MS Legal Search Opens Dallas Office

MS Legal Search has announced the opening of a new office to manage the firm’s increased growth in Dallas-area business. Established and operated by former practicing lawyers, the firm has successfully placed experienced attorneys in positions with leading law firms and corporations since 1995. “We have worked with clients across Texas for more than a decade, and we are pleased to add a permanent Dallas presence to our established Houston

LearningRx Seeks To Improve The Nation's Report Card

Colorado Springs, Colorado – LearningRx is seeking to improve The Nation\'s Report Card by educating the public on weak cognitive skills and how they are the underlying cause of most learning disabilities. The National Assessment of Educational Progress puts out this study called The Nation\'s Report Card on a regular basis. It is known as the only representative and continuing assessment of what America\'s students know and can do in

Imperato Takes Campaign Trail to North Carolina Libertarian Party State Conventi …

Hickory, NC - April 27, 2007 - Today 2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato announced that he will be speaking at the 2007 North Carolina Libertarian Party Convention. The 2007 LPNC Convention will be held at the Park Inn Convention Center in Hickory on April 27-29. The theme of this year’s convention is \"Freedom Train\". Daniel Imperato will be delivering one of two keynote addresses to the Convention.

Imperato Takes Campaign Trail to New York Libertarian Party State Convention in …

New York April 26, 2007 - Continuing on his nationwide tour, America's Alternative for 2008, Daniel Imperato confirmed that he will be taking his national campaign tour to Long Island, New York this weekend April 28-29. On Saturday, Imperato will be participating in the New York Libertarian Party Presidential Debates at 4pm EST. He will also be meeting with key political allies and contributors during his

New Web Service Slashes the Cost of Expert Legal Advice

A new web site expert-legal-advice.co.uk created by Net Lawman Ltd is set to revolutionise the provision of legal advice in the UK. By pre-buying ‘legal advice time’ users gain access to details of law from experts on nearly any subject quickly and up to a third cheaper than traditional high street solicitors. Even better, unused time is automatically refunded after one month. “Many people are inhibited from seeking essential

Solutions Software offers EHS professionals faster, easier solutions

For environmental health and safety professionals looking for an easier way to access the Code of Federal Regulations, Solutions Software, Corp. believes that they may offer the ideal solution. Founded in 1987, Solutions Software is an innovator in the publication of low cost reference databases. Their mission is to provide essential reference data to the general public at the lowest possible costs. Solutions Software’s products include MSDS & TSCA databases, as well

Mike McCurley Named Among Dallas' Best Lawyers

DALLAS - Attorney Mike McCurley, name partner in the family law firm McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, L.L.P., has been named one of D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas for 2007. To receive the honor, Mr. McCurley was first singled out by fellow Dallas attorneys for his family law work and then emerged on the final list of 239 attorneys after a review by a blue-ribbon panel of lawyers. The

Jeff Rasansky Earns Spot Among Dallas' Best Lawyers

DALLAS – Attorney Jeff Rasansky again has been honored as one of the city’s top lawyers, earning a spot on D Magazine’s listing of the 2007 Best Lawyers in Dallas. This marks the second time Mr. Rasansky has been included among the publication’s listing of Dallas’ best attorneys. He also was previously named to D Magazine’s list of the city’s best young lawyers. To compile its prestigious list, D Magazine editors conducted

Sayles Werbner Partners Earn Spot Among Best Lawyers in Dallas

DALLAS -- Richard Sayles and Mark Werbner, founders of the Dallas-based law firm Sayles Werbner, are recognized in the May issue of D Magazine as among The 2007 Best Lawyers in Dallas. D’s prestigious list honors attorneys in a wide variety of legal specialties. In a citywide search, local lawyers were asked to name those attorneys whose work they most admire. Then, a blue ribbon panel of lawyers joined the magazine’s

Chrysler Employee Group Follows Imperato's Advice and Bids on Chrysler

Detroit – In a formal letter to DaimlerChrysler AG Chairman and CEO Dieter Zetsche, 25 employees from the local Chrysler Jeep manufacturing plan in Toledo, Ohio submitted a bid for the United Auto Workers to acquire the Chrysler Corporation. The committee named the \"Chrysler Employee Buyout Committee\", led by Michele Mauder, has proposed an employee stock ownership plan or (ESOP) in exchange for healthcare concessions. The proposal comes

Imperato Calls for Meeting with Mauder and Chrysler Employee Buyout Committee

Detroit – After months of speculation, a group of Chrysler employees have finally put together a buyout bid for Chrysler, and no one could be happier than the man who first proposed it, Daniel Imperato. As of March 1, 2007, Daniel Imperato has let his plan be known, a UAW buyout of the Chrysler Corporation. Almost two months later, a group of Chrysler workers in Toledo,

Legal Thriller Author Outlines Social Security Disaster

Jack Payne, author of Six Hours Past Thursday (sixhrs.com) says the U.S Government is Committing "Legal" Crime Against its Own Citizens. A Chicago man, a painting contractor, retired and moved to Florida. Not long thereafter the IRS came down on him for unpaid taxes and a large lending institution threatened to sue him over missed loan payments. After drawing a credit report on himself, out of bewilderment, he discovered a multiple

PublishAmerica Presents Canada by John Santosuosso

Frederick, MD April 23, 2007 -- PublishAmerica is proud to present Canada: An Introduction for Americans by John Santosuosso of Lakeland, Florida. America’s largest supplier of imported oil is Canada. Canada is also the only major supplier that is politically stable. Canada is America’s largest trading partner - larger than Japan, China, or any country in the European Union. Canada is a good friend, but it is not “just

Spidla: Start Combating Discrimination Vigorously

EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities talked at the AGE General Assembly in Brussels Brussels (EAC) The Permanent Representative of the European Anti-Discrimination Council – EAC in Germany, Dr. Klaus Michael Alenfelder reports from Brussels that EU Commissioner of Social Affairs Vladimir Spidla vigorously advocated a sustained fight for freedom from discrimination at this year’s AGE – The European Older People’s Platform’s General Assembly. Alenfelder, who explained

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