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Jones Day, P.C.

Jones Day Obtains Victory in Robare
"In Robare, the New York Appellate Division, Third Department, affirmed the trial court's order granting defendants' motions for summary judgment dismissing the complaint on the ground that all causes of action against the defendant cigarette manufacturers, including Firm client R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, were barred by the applicable statute of limitations. The issue on appeal was whether equitable estoppel prevented defendants from asserting the statute of limitations defense. Absent such estoppel, the plaintiff's claims were clearly time barred.

Plaintiff initiated his action against defendants in August of 1997, well beyond the three-year statute of limitations. He argued that defendants should be equitably estopped from asserting the statute of limitations defense based on various news items he either read or saw regarding the defendants' statements about smoking. The court held that the doctrine of equitable estoppel was inapplicable because plaintiff had timely awareness of all appropriate facts to permit him to make further inquiry before the limitations period expired, and because he either could not have reasonably relied on the news items he claimed to have seen in light of his admitted knowledge of the health risks of smoking, or that news constituted nothing more than mere denials of wrongdoing insufficient to create an estoppel. The court also found that there was no special relationship between plaintiff and defendants that would create a fiduciary relationship obligating defendants to inform plaintiff of the facts underlying his claim. Accordingly, the dismissal of plaintiff's action was unanimously affirmed.

Reynolds was represented by Harold Gordon and Daniel Russo in the New York office."

04-19-2007

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Jenner & Block LLP

Jenner & Block Wins Appellate Victory In ABC-Naco Bankruptcy Case
"Jenner & Block recently secured a victory for the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of ABC-Naco, Inc. before a federal appeals court, which ruled that a former vendor of ABC-Naco, Softmart, Inc., should return certain payments from ABC-Naco to the bankruptcy estate fund.

In 2001, ABC-Naco, a manufacturer of railroad parts, made payments to Softmart for Microsoft software and equipment. Shortly thereafter, ABC-Naco declared bankruptcy. The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of ABC-Naco claimed that this was a “preferential transfer” under Bankruptcy law and therefore those payments should be restored to the bankruptcy estate. While the bankruptcy court had ruled that the payments were not a preferential transfer, a district court reversed. Softmart then appealed.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit concluded that Softmart’s forbearance from reporting a lack of payment to Microsoft did not constitute “new value” and therefore the payments from ABC-Naco constituted a preferential transfer that Softmart must return to the bankruptcy estate.

Jenner & Block Partners Catherine L. Steege, member of the Firm’s Bankruptcy, Workout and Corporate Reorganization Practice, and Barry Levenstam, Co-Chair of the Firm’s Appellate and Supreme Court Practice, represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of ABC-Naco, Inc. in this matter. Mr. Levenstam argued the case before the Seventh Circuit."

04-19-2007

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP

Gibson Dunn Adds Corporate Attorney in Los Angeles
"Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Scott P. Jacobs has joined the firm's Los Angeles office as of counsel. Jacobs, formerly with Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, focuses his practice on debt financing transactions.

Jacobs has more than 15 years of experience in debt financing, focusing on secured and unsecured corporate credits, including acquisition financings from both the lender and borrower side in LBO, M&A and restructuring settings. He has significant experience with structured finance transactions.

Prior to joining Frandzel Robins in 2005, Jacobs served as CEO of a tech start-up, which developed, designed and marketed a portable digital video product. Jacobs previously practiced with Latham & Watkins and Shearman & Sterling.

He received his law degree cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1988. He graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. degree in Political Science from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus, in 1985."

04-19-2007

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Akerman & Senterfitt, Attorneys At Law

ROBERT A. ZINN BECOMES PRESIDENT OF AKERMAN SENTERFITT
"Akerman Senterfitt has created the office of President of the firm and the Board of Directors has appointed Robert A. Zinn to that position. As President, he will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the firm. He will report to the Chairman of the firm and Board of Directors, and his direct reports will include the Executive Director, Office Managing Shareholders and Practice Group Leaders. Zinn has been serving as Chief Operating Shareholder. In his new role, he will take on increased responsibilities for the operation of the firm.

""I look forward to continuing to work with Robert,"" said Tom Cardwell, Chairman of Akerman Senterfitt. ""He has been a major contributor to the management of our attorneys, our offices, our practices, and our profitability. As we grow nationally, we will need his leadership and his talent.""

""A few short years ago, it was a goal to be recognized as Florida's leading law firm. That is an achievement we are now going to build on and take beyond the state,"" stated Zinn. ""My main objective for the firm will remain the same: to grow strategically and to meet the changing needs of our clients and their increasing demands for our services.""

Zinn joined Akerman in 1996 and was named Managing Shareholder of the Miami office in 2002. In 2005, he was named Chief Operating Shareholder. His law practice is concentrated on corporate and international law, mergers and acquisitions. He has extensive experience advising clients in the automotive industry, and was previously owner of the Miami dealership, Zinn Mazda. While President of Akerman, he will continue to service his clients.

Zinn is a member of the American Bar Association and is admitted to The Florida Bar. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America 2007 and is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He received his law degree from Cornell Law School and his undergraduate degree from Emory University. Actively involved in community affairs, he volunteers with Mount Sinai Hospital and the Emory Cares program, and is a member of The United Way Tocqueville Society."

04-19-2007

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Hinshaw & Culbertson, L.L.P.

Burwood's Star Rising in Massachusetts
"Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP attorney, Jonathan C. Burwood, has been honored as a 2007 Massachusetts ""Rising Stars,"" by Massachusetts Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition. Mr. Burwood focuses his practice in the areas of construction litigation and fidelity and surety. Mr. Burwood joined Hinshaw in July 2005. He is an associate in the firm’s Boston office.

The ""Rising Star"" designation denotes the top 2.5 percent of all attorneys in Massachusetts. Recipients of this honor have practiced law for less than 10 years or are 40 years old or younger."

04-19-2007

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White & Case, LLP

White & Case Honored for Contribution to Russian Legal Education
White & Case has received an award for its contribution to the development of Russian legal education.

Corporate Lawyer, Russia's largest monthly legal journal, presented three awards to law firms in Russia, recognizing their contributions to the legal community.

"White & Case received this award because of its broad-based efforts to improve legal education in Russia," said Corporate Lawyer editor Margarita Gaskarova, who presented the award. "No other law firm came close in terms of its contribution."

White & Case's educational programs in Russia are varied, and include:

* The annual Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, the second-largest national competition in the world;
* A regular lecture series presented by White & Case partners and associates to students at more than eight Russian law schools;
* Donations of legal publications and other resources to Russian law schools; and
* A two-month summer internship program for law students that combines on-the-job practice and training courses taught by White & Case lawyers.


"It is important to us to be connected with the young generation of lawyers," said partner Igor Ostapets, who accepted the award on behalf of White & Case. "Working with Russia's future lawyers is very rewarding, as they are eager to learn and apply their knowledge."

The nominees were identified via surveys of students and university professors in Moscow. A special committee at Corporate Lawyer reviewed the nominees' programs and selected the winner. In determining the winner, Corporate Lawyer considered the extent to which the nominees provided students with practical knowledge and skills, interactive and innovative educational methods and long-term legal educational development plans. White & Case was the only global law firm to receive an award.

04-19-2007

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Orrick LLP

Orrick Distinguished for its Attention to Management
Orrick is specified as one of the earlier adopters of practice management professionals in this article, and managing director of transactional practices Mark Levie is quoted. Joshua Rosenfeld, Orrick's transactional division operating officer, is also highlighted as an executive who helps manage practice groups. According to the article, Orrick is known for its attention to management, and has had division operating officers since 2001.

04-19-2007

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