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Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C.

Federal Tax Controversy and Litigation Attorney Loren Opper Joins Miller Canfield
The law firm of Miller Canfield announces that federal tax controversy and litigation attorney, Loren M. Opper, has joined the firm as senior counsel in the Detroit office. He will focus his practice on federal tax controversies, including income and employment taxes in the federal courts and matters within the IRS, including examinations and administrative appeals.

He received his LL.B. from Columbia Law School, an LL.M. in Taxation from Wayne State University Law School, and an A.B. from Columbia College.

Opper is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and New York State Bar. He was active in the Tax Executives Institute, for which he participated in drafting comments on tax regulations, and in the Detroit Chapter of TEI, where he was president and director. He also volunteered his services to the Accounting Aid Society, where he prepared tax returns for low-income individuals.

Prior to joining Miller Canfield he held various positions with Ford Motor Company, most recently as director of IRS Audits, Appeals and Litigation. He was an adjunct professor in the Wayne Law School and Walsh College tax programs. He was also a judge advocate for the United States Air Force, and an attorney in the Estate Tax Division of the IRS.

He resides in West Bloomfield, Mich.

04-09-2007

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Loeb & Loeb, LLP

Loeb & Loeb Adds Two Attorneys in Los Angeles
Loeb & Loeb LLP announced today that Timothy J. Bellamy and Paul P. Sagan have joined the Los Angeles office and will practice in the firm’s nationally recognized Entertainment and Media Group.

Los Angeles office managing partner Mickey Mayerson said, “We have been looking for experienced lawyers to serve our entertainment and media clients, in particular in entertainment finance, which is a robust and growing area of our practice.” He added, “Paul’s corporate lending know-how will make him an integral member of our entertainment finance team. While Tim’s transactional experience and rich background with television and new media companies will supplement our capabilities and enhance service to our television and new media clients.”

With the addition of Bellamy and Sagan, Loeb & Loeb has hired a total of nine attorneys since the beginning of 2007.

Timothy J. Bellamy’s practice encompasses a variety of entertainment transactions, including the negotiation and drafting of content license and distribution agreements; the negotiation of agreements pertaining to the launch of cable networks and entertainment divisions of media companies; merger and acquisition work; domestic and international joint venture transactions; and corporate governance and financing matters.

Prior to joining Loeb & Loeb, Bellamy worked as senior level executive, general counsel and in-house consultant for various entertainment corporations and television networks throughout California including Fox, Disney and Sony. He has been responsible for many forms of domestic and international content distribution, including multi-network cable and satellite, all forms of Internet distribution including download to own and burn, as well as distribution via mobile platforms. As general counsel of a basic cable network, he was in charge of all that network’s legal work including programming, production and distribution, as well as the sale of the network to Comcast.

After law school, Bellamy clerked on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and regulated broadcast and cable television as an attorney with the FCC in Washington, D.C. He was also a legislative director for Congressman Bob Clement, and a legislative assistant for Congressman Bill Green. He earned his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School (1992) and his B.A. from Emory University (1985).

Paul P. Sagan’s finance practice focuses on complex lending transactions and related matters, involving the representation of significant financial institutions in their capacities as agents or lenders in a multitude of industries. His work for clients has included a variety of loan transactions, such as leveraged cash flow and asset-based loans, single lender and syndicated transactions, multi-tranche facilities, senior and subordinated facilities, acquisition financings, cross-border transactions and special purpose loans.

Sagan joins the firm from the Corporate Lending Group at Winston & Strawn LLP. He earned his J.D. and M.B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles (1991) and his B.A. in Mathematics (honors) from Brown University (1984).

04-09-2007

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Hogan & Hartson LLP

Leading M&A Partner Joins Growing Paris Office of Hogan & Hartson
"Hogan & Hartson LLP announced today that Isabelle MacElhone will join its expanding Paris office as a partner in the firm's corporate, securities, and finance practice group. MacElhone, who has extensive experience in French and cross-border M&A transactions, will head up the M&A practice in the Paris office.

MacElhone joins Hogan & Hartson from the Paris office of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, where she was a senior partner within the M&A team. She was also co-head of the consumer products and retail group of the firm.

MacElhone has been involved in a number of substantial public and private M&A transactions across France and out of France. As head of the M&A practice of the Paris office, MacElhone will work with Jean-Marc Franceschi, head of the Capital Markets practice, to advise the firm’s public and private clients on mergers and acquisitions, strategic and financial investments, joint ventures and other commercial and capital raising transactions.

""The addition of Isabelle continues our expanding corporate practice in Paris and augments our ability to assist our clients with their French and cross-border commercial transactions,"" said William J. Curtin, III, strategic development partner for the Paris office. ""Isabelle is an outstanding corporate lawyer who will contribute significantly toward our commitment to deliver exceptional client service to our corporate clients.""

“This is an exciting time for our firm in France,” said J. Warren Gorrell, Jr., chairman of Hogan & Hartson. “The arrival of Isabelle MacElhone is part of the firm’s ongoing strategy to enhance the depth and breadth of our corporate offerings on a global scale. We are delighted have Isabelle join Hogan & Hartson.”

Commenting about her decision to join Hogan & Hartson, MacElhone said, ""I am delighted to be a part of Hogan & Hartson’s continuing growth in Paris, and looking forward to assuming a leadership role in providing the firm’s French and multinational clients with the highest quality of legal services in their commercial endeavors.""

MacElhone has been recognized for her accomplishments as a corporate and M&A lawyer by Chambers Global, Legal 500, and European Legal Experts. In 2003, MacElhone was honored with the Ordre national du Mérite.

Notes to Editors

1. Hogan & Hartson is an international law firm founded and headquartered in Washington, D.C. in 1904 with more than 1,000 lawyers in 22 offices worldwide.
2. In Europe, Hogan & Hartson has eight offices in Berlin, Brussels, Geneva, London, Moscow, Munich, Paris, and Warsaw. The firm is recommended in over 40 categories in UK and European Legal 500.
3. Hogan & Hartson received top tier rankings for its mergers and acquisitions activity for 2006, according to year-end reports by Bloomberg and Thomson Financial. The firm had Top 10 rankings in various categories including the number of deals both in the United States and globally where the firm served as counsel.
4. In Paris, Hogan & Hartson MNP engages in a substantial and diversified practice, with particular emphasis on business transactions in regulated industries. The Paris office assists clients on a wide variety of matters, including capital markets, competition, data privacy protection, energy, environmental, governmental relations, hospitality and lodging, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, labor and employment, litigation and arbitration, regulation of investments in France, tax, and telecommunications, media, and entertainment.
5. For more information about the firm, visit www.hhlaw.com.

04-09-2007

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Chadbourne & Parke LLP

Gerard Citera Joins Chadbourne & Parke as Counsel
"The international law firm of Chadbourne & Parke LLP announced today that Gerard S. Citera has joined the Firm as Counsel in the New York office. Mr. Citera will draw on his extensive experience in the financial services industry in his new role as a member of Chadbourne’s securities litigation and regulatory enforcement practice. He will focus his practice on representing broker-dealers, investment banks and other financial institutions in a wide range of legal, compliance and regulatory matters.

""We are very pleased to add a lawyer with such a strong background in both the public and private sectors,"" said Chadbourne Managing Partner Charles K. O’Neill. ""This further deepens the bench strength Chadbourne offers clients in the securities industry.""

Alan Raylesberg, co-head of Chadbourne’s commercial litigation practice, added, ""Clients turn to Chadbourne for guidance on securities and regulatory enforcement matters because we have first-hand experience with how these issues play out in the financial services arena. Gerry knows the area from years of experience at major financial institutions, law firms and the Securities and Exchange Commission. That depth of understanding is exactly what we want for our team.""

Mr. Citera, 52, joins Chadbourne from UBS Securities, LLC in Stamford, Conn., where he was Executive Director and Regulatory Risk Manager for the U.S. Equities Division. In this position, Mr. Citera managed legal, compliance and regulatory risk for the U.S. Equities business and ran the Regulatory Control Group, which acts as the primary supervisor for the research, trading and sales functions. He also served as Coordinator of the Market Structure Committee and provided advice and guidance on market structure issues pertaining to U.S. and foreign securities markets.

Prior to joining UBS Securities, Mr. Citera had been Deputy General Counsel at PaineWebber International in New York, where he managed the Capital Markets Group of the Legal Department. He was responsible for providing legal advice to the equity, fixed income, municipal and international businesses. Earlier in his career, he had been a lawyer with the SEC’s Division of Market Regulation and Office of General Counsel. His experience also includes nine years at a leading law firm with a focus on securities transactions and litigations and broker-dealer regulations.

Mr. Citera holds a B.A, magna cum laude, from the State University of New York at Albany and a J.D., magna cum laude, from the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he served on the law review.

Chadbourne represents both institutions and individuals in all types of securities-related matters. The Firm’s experience ranges across both federal and state jurisdictions, including cases concerning claims against directors and officers, shareholder derivative claims, customer complaints, securities fraud class actions and enforcement matters before the SEC, NYSE, NASD, CFTC and other regulatory organizations. Clients include issuers and their officers and directors, underwriters, broker-dealers, investment banks, commercial banks and accounting firms. "

04-09-2007

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Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

Houston Hosts 100th Anniversary of Argentina’s Oil & Gas Industry
"The Instituto Argentino del Petroleo y del Gas-Houston (IAPGH) led by the organization's president Jose Luis Vittor, a partner with Bracewell & Giuliani LLP, is hosting the 100th Anniversary of the country’s oil and gas industry on Thursday, April 26, at the Federal Reserve Bank located at 1801 Allen Parkway.

To commemorate the discovery of oil in southern Argentina nearly 100 years ago, IAPGH along with the Greater Houston Partnership will present the one-day event featuring energy companies and government leaders.

The Honorable Jose Octavio Bordon, Ambassador of Argentina to the United States, will be in Houston to participate along with representatives from several members of the Argentinean Petroleum Manufacturers Group. Speakers will address a variety of topics affecting the region including exploration opportunities and human resource innovations, as well as the legal and regulatory framework of the oil & gas industry in Argentina.

Founded as a non-profit business development organization comprised of multinational energy companies, the mission of IAPGH is to provide a forum for the exchange and dissemination of technological, scientific and environmental innovations impacting the industry and facilitating the understanding of the Argentinean energy business environment, as well as its regulatory framework. Mr. Vittor was named President of the Houston chapter of IAPG in July of 2006."

04-09-2007

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Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale & Dorr, L.L.P.

Accomplished Patent Litigator Joins WilmerHale In Its Expanding New York Office
WilmerHale announces that Robert J. Gunther, Jr., has joined the firm’s New York office as a Partner in the Intellectual Property Litigation Group. During his 22 years as a litigator, Gunther has gained extensive patent litigation experience at the trial and appellate level, a track record of success for his clients, and a reputation as an effective leader. He is a welcome addition to WilmerHale’s New York practice as it keeps its sights on significant growth in years to come.

Gunther joins WilmerHale from Latham & Watkins, where he was a partner since 1995. Prior to his time at Latham, Gunther was a partner at Mudge Rose Guthrie Alexander & Ferdon.

“I was attracted by WilmerHale because of its excellent IP and IP litigation platform, which are among the most respected in the legal community,” noted Gunther.

“Bob’s depth and experience will be invaluable to our burgeoning IP Litigation practice in New York. His terrific reputation and his excellent courtroom skills will expand and deepen our IP Litigation practice in New York,” said William Lee, Co-Managing Partner of WilmerHale.

WilmerHale’s New York office has developed a premier IP and IP Litigation practice with clients consisting of a broad array of companies, including the major New York pharmaceutical and life sciences companies, and technology firms. The firm’s leading patent, copyright and trademark litigation practice is backed by the academic and industry experience of more than 120 lawyers and technology specialists with scientific or technical degrees. The American Lawyer magazine recognized the IP Litigation practice as one of the top five in the country in its January 2006 issue. They also received this ranking in 2004, the only other year that The American Lawyer has ranked IP litigation practices throughout the country. In recent client successes, a team of lawyers from the New York office represented OutlookSoft, a leading provider of performance management solutions, in a patent infringement suit brought against them by Hyperion Solutions. The suit, which charged that OutlookSoft infringed on two Hyperion patents, was tried in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The jury quickly returned a verdict that there was no infringement and that the Hyperion patents in question were invalid.

David Bassett, IP Litigation Partner and resident in New York, added, “We have a deep respect for Bob’s high-quality work, dedication and insight. His presence will have a great impact on our team here in New York, not only in the courtroom and with clients, but as a mentor for our eager and talented junior lawyers.”

Gunther earned his BA and JD from St. John’s University. He is a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association and has been named to the Legal 500 US for Intellectual Property.

04-09-2007

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Thompson Hine LLP

Thompson Hine Grows Corporate Transactions & Securities Practice
Howell (Howie) Arnold has joined the Atlanta office of the law firm of Thompson Hine LLP as an associate in the firm’s Corporate Transactions & Securities practice group. Prior to joining Thompson Hine, Mr. Arnold was an associate with the law firm of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP.

Mr. Arnold focuses his practice primarily on mergers and acquisitions, federal and state securities law filings and compliance including initial and follow-on public and private securities offerings, going private transactions, and corporate organization and governance matters including compliance with NYSE and NASDAQ listing standards. He also is experienced in all aspects of general corporate work including stock-related employee benefit plans and merger and acquisition agreements, among others.

Mr. Arnold received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Alabama School of Law and his Master of Laws degree from Georgetown University Law Center. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama. He is a member of the Tennessee State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

04-09-2007

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