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Locke, Liddell & Sapp, L.L.P.

TWO EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS JOIN LOCKE LIDDELL & SAPP’S DALLAS OFFICE
David L. Swanson and Todd J. Thorson have joined Locke Liddell & Sapp’s Dallas office; Swanson as a Partner in the Litigation Section and Thorson as an attorney in the Corporate Section. Prior to joining the firm, Swanson was a Shareholder at Jenkens & Gilchrist; Thorson formerly was as associate with Jones Day in Dallas.

Swanson’s practice includes handling a variety of commercial, construction, and real estate-related disputes in federal and state court, as well as arbitration. Representative clients include lenders, owners, developers, landlords and contractors. He has experience in all types of business tort litigation, labor and employment disputes, and intellectual property matters. He also has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution and handling administrative hearings.

A graduate of the University of Missouri and of the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law from Memphis State University, Swanson also has practiced law at Ford Yungblut White & Salazar; Patton Boggs; and Winstead Sechrest & Minick.

Thorson’s practice is concentrated in the areas of securities law, capital markets, corporate governance, general corporate law, and mergers and acquisitions. In addition to representing issuers in public equity and debt offerings, he regularly assists public companies in establishing policies relating to corporate governance, business practices and disclosure procedures. Thorson also provides counsel to public and private companies regarding internal reorganizations involving the reallocation of significant assets and subsidiary operations.

A former Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, Thorson has a law degree from Southern Methodist University and an undergraduate degree from the University of North Texas.

04-23-2007

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Locke, Liddell & Sapp, L.L.P.

LOCKE LIDDELL & SAPP AFFORDABLE HOUSING GROUP RECOGNIZED BY AUSTIN BUSINESS JOURNAL
The Austin Business Journal, in its annual Best Real Estate Awards, has recognized Locke Liddell & Sapp’s Affordable Housing Group as part of the development team for The Villas on Sixth, which received the prestigious Community Impact Award. This marks the third time in five years that Locke Liddell & Sapp has served as legal counsel for an affordable housing property receiving this acclaim.
The Villas on Sixth was developed in a partnership between the Austin Housing Finance Corporation and Campbell-Hogue & Associates, Inc. With residences reserved for families with household earnings of 40 percent and 50 percent or less of the median family income, the new 160-unit urban development is an ideal choice for families who desire quality, apartment home living at an affordable price. It features ground floor retail, along with a YMCA learning center for the community children. It is revitalizing the East Sixth Street area and provides affordable housing in the midst of high-end condos and apartments that are under construction.

The attorneys of Locke Liddell & Sapp’s nationally recognized Affordable Housing Practice Group have worked on hundreds of affordable housing finance transactions for properties across the country. Locke Liddell uses a team approach of lawyers who combine their legal experience with industry knowledge and professional contacts to serve our clients efficiently and effectively. The Villas on Sixth team included Austin attorneys Cynthia Bast, Rick Morrow and Chris Richardson.

04-23-2007

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Groom Law Group, Chartered

Bill Sweetnam chairs webcast on Section 409A Final Regulations
Bill Sweetnam chaired ALI-ABA's Annual Spring Employee Benefits Law and Practice Update on April 10, 2007. He is also on the planning chair for another live video webcast, "Section 409A Final Regulations: Advising Clients on the Final Rules for Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans" which will air on Monday, May 14.

Benefit from a concise, authoritative discussion of the long-awaited final regulations under IRC Section 409A issued on April 10, 2007. These final rules are 397 pages long. Featuring key Federal Government officials and benefits attorneys who are nationally renowned for their expertise in this area, this live three-hour video webcast provides insiders' views on the practical issues faced both immediately and in planning for nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements. Downloadable study materials and live Q&A enhance the convenience of earning CLE and CPE credits in your office.

The final 409A regulations received nationwide attention in ALI-ABA's Annual Spring Employee Benefits Update webcast live on the same day they were issued. U.S. Treasury Attorney-Adviser Daniel Hogans opened the program with an introductory overview of the newly released final rules.

Register to attend the live Monday, May 14, video webcast and you'll also receive complimentary review privileges when the program is archived online for on-demand access.

04-23-2007

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Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, P.C.

Shapiro Appointed to Fed's Public Policy Advisory Board
Dr. Lisa K. Shapiro, chief economist at regional law firm, Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, has been appointed to the advisory board of the New England Public Policy Center of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. The board was established this year to inform the center's research agenda and guide its regional outreach and communications strategy.

Approximately 21 members from all six New England states have been invited to sit on the NEPPC board. The group is mainly composed of the region's leading legislative staff, policy analysts, academics and media members. In addition to Shapiro, local members include: Lewis Feldstein, president of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Curt Grimm, director of programs of Carsey Institute and Steve Norton, director of New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies.

Dr. Shapiro authored the study Budget Deficits and Business Taxes in New Hampshire estimating the economic impact of further increasing New Hampshire business taxes. Additional articles are available in the Energy/Utilities and the Economic Analysis resources section of the firm's website.

04-23-2007

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Fisher & Phillips LLP

Fisher & Phillips Included in the "Daily Dozen"
Fisher & Phillips was once again ranked in the Fulton County Daily Report's "Daily Report Dozen," a special section that profiles the top 12 law firms based in Atlanta. The headline for our firm profile reads: "Fisher & Phillips Looks for Growth Spurt in 2007." The article noted that the firm continued to grow organically in 2006, not through mergers or acquisitions of other firms. The article quoted Chairman Roger Quillen: "January 2007 is already the busiest month we've had in at least a year-and-a-half." Roger also told the Daily Report that the firm is considering offices in new areas. Recently, Fisher & Phillips opened a Philadelphia office. Roger said, "So, we think we've set the stage for another good year.

04-23-2007

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Willman & Silvaggio LLP

Dr. Raymond A. Harron Enters Into Agreement to Stop Practicing Medicine in Texas
Dr. Raymond A. Harron, one of the physicians whose practice of diagnosing silicosis claimants was called into question by the court in the Texas Silica Multidistrict Litigation, has agreed to stop practicing medicine.

Dr. Harron also holds licenses to practice medicine in nine other states. It has been reported that these other states will be informed of the Texas disciplinary action.

04-23-2007

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Williams, Kastner & Gibbs, P.L.L.C.

Marshall L. Ferguson Joins Williams Kastner
Marshall L. Ferguson, formerly with Floyd & Pflueger, P.S., has joined the Seattle office of Williams Kastner as an associate. Marshall's practice focuses on litigation, particularly concerning real estate matters. His clients include buyers, sellers, lenders, brokers, escrow companies, and title insurance companies. Before joining Williams Kastner, Marshall defended clients in cases involving real estate contract disputes, premises liability, employment discrimination and wrongful termination, personal injury, product liability, Consumer Protection Act violations, veterinary malpractice, and Indian law. He received his B.A., cum laude, from Johns Hopkins University, and his J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law.

04-23-2007

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