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Kaye Scholer LLP

Kaye Scholer Successfully Defends Suit Regarding The Shut Down Of Wind Turbine Projects In The Altamont Pass
George Caplan, Chair of the Litigation Department in Los Angeles, and associate Kristopher Davis, also in the Litigation Department of the Los Angeles office, co-authored an article entitled "Wins of Change," for the March 19 issue of the Los Angeles Daily Journal. The article discusses a major litigation victory for the wind turbine projects in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area in Northern California with the Alameda County Superior Court's dismissal with prejudice of an environmental group's lawsuit seeking to shut down the wind turbines. This case is significant in that it involves the clash of two legitimate yet competing public policies -- the preservation of wildlife and the production of green energy. While this case is on appeal and will probably go to the highest court, it does provide a landmark decision with regard to Proposition 64, Business and Professions Code §17200, and the commercial law public trust doctrine.

03-19-2007

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Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C.

Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C. Formalizes Israel Practice Group1
"Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C. announced that is has launched an Israel Practice Group. Practice Group Chair Noam Raz made the announcement.

""The Israeli economy has performed exceptionally well over the last several years,"" said Raz. ""Rapid growth, low inflation, declining unemployment, a revitalized technology sector and a booming stock market have all led to significant expansion within the country.""

""The timing is right to formally leverage our experience and expertise,"" he said.

The Group will assist US individuals and companies with their transactions in Israel, and advise Israeli interests in their US affairs. ""Members of our Practice Group include Israeli nationals who speak fluent Hebrew and leaders within the Southeast Michigan community,"" said Raz. ""Our team also has great knowledge of the Israeli economic, political and social environments.""

Jaffe's more than 90 multidisciplinary attorneys support the Israel Practice Group."

03-19-2007

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Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C.

Christopher J. Moceri Joins Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C.
"Christopher J. Moceri has joined Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C., as an associate in the Firm's Corporate Practice Group. He focuses his practice on general corporate and business law transactions.

Mr. Moceri earned his B.A., with honors, in finance from Michigan State University, and his J. D., magna cum laude, from Michigan State University College of Law.

While attending law school, Mr. Moceri served as senior managing editor of the Michigan State Law Review.

He is a member of the Oakland County Bar Association and the State Bar of Michigan."

03-19-2007

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Edwards & Angell, L.L.P.

The Law Firm of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge Consolidates 600 Boston Attorneys and Staff Under One Roof
"The national law firm of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge today announced that the firm has moved all of its Boston attorneys and staff to its flagship headquarters at 111 Huntington Avenue in the Back Bay area. Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge ranks within the top 100 law firms nationally and globally.

“The synergy created by being under one roof in Boston is of great benefit to our attorneys, staff and clients alike,” said Charles E. DeWitt, Co-Managing Partner. “The firm is deeply rooted in the city of Boston and we are committed to remaining an engaged citizen in the community.”

Completing the final phase of its merger, which took place in the latter part of 2005, the move consolidates two locations, more than 600 employees and a total of 270 attorneys in Boston. The Firm added an entire floor and 23,000 s.f. at the Huntington location where it now occupies approximately 210,000 s.f. on nine consecutive floors (14-22). Approximately 133 employees, including 65 attorneys, moved from the Firm’s 101 Federal Street office to 111 Huntington Avenue. To accommodate forecasted growth, an additional 23,000 s.f. will be added later in 2007. The Firm’s existing lease runs through 2012, with options to extend beyond that date.

Located in the prestigious Prudential Center in the heart of the Back Bay business district, the Firm’s office space is equipped with innovative amenities that include 18 conference rooms configured with wireless communications technology, state-of-the-art video conferencing capabilities, gourmet coffee stations on each floor, a dining area, a wellness room and showers. The 125-seat dining area has a staff chef and is open to all employees for breakfast and lunch. A furnished wellness room was specifically designed for employees who become ill during the workday, to take a break, or for mothers who are breastfeeding. Separate men’s and women’s showers are also available to all employees.

The Firm’s industry-based practice groups include Financial Services, Insurance and Reinsurance, Life Sciences, Education, Airport, Technology and Private Equity/Venture Capital sectors. Whether the legal issue involves complex securities, high stakes litigation, bankruptcy, intellectual property, real estate development, public finance, estate planning and fiduciary services, tax, or other legal services, the Firm’s lawyers’ extensive business knowledge of these industry segments makes them value-added members of the client's team."

03-19-2007

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Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

Timothy Wilkins to Address Environmental Issues at Upcoming National Hydrogen Association Annual Conference
"Bracewell & Giuliani LLP attorney Timothy A. Wilkins will speak at the National Hydrogen Association Annual Conference, which will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio March 18 - 22.

Mr. Wilkins will participate in a panel discussion on environmental issues that will influence the use of hydrogen as an energy source, where he will discuss the potential benefits of hydrogen as an energy medium, the significant risks and challenges that arise from its fundamental properties, and the need for companies who wish to be involved in the hydrogen economy to carefully organize and prepare for those challenges."

03-19-2007

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King & Spalding

King & Spalding Advises Port Barre Investments, LLC On $250 Million Equity and Project Financing Deals
"King & Spalding, a leading international law firm, announced today that it advised Haddington Energy Partners III LP, a Houston-based, energy-focused private equity fund, and its subsidiary, Port Barre Investments, LLC (“PBI”), in connection with a $65 million preferred equity raise and a $185 million project financing ($65 million Term A Loan and $120 million Term B Loan), the proceeds of which will be used to develop, construct and operate the Bobcat gas storage project in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. In the equity transaction, GE Energy Financial Services invested cash to obtain a convertible preferred interest in 50 percent of the equity of PBI. In the debt transaction, RBS Securities led an oversubscribed lender group in placing $185 million of debt for the construction of the facility and assisted in securing the equity investment. The transactions closed on March 6.

The Bobcat gas storage project is an underground salt dome storage project strategically located in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, 45 miles from Henry Hub, the clearing point for NYMEX natural gas futures contracts and the most liquid trading point in the natural gas over-the-counter and cash markets. The Bobcat facility will be developed in phases, with the first phase consisting of two storage caverns totaling 13.75 billion cubic feet of working storage capacity.

The project's location, one and a half miles southwest of Port Barre, Louisiana, provides access to natural gas supplies from offshore in the Gulf of Mexico and onshore in Texas and Louisiana, including the Barnett Shale. Bobcat will interconnect with five major interstate pipelines. These are Florida Gas Transmission Company, Texas Eastern Transmission Corp., Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Corp, ANR Pipeline Company and Gulf South Pipeline Company. It will provide gas to key U.S. natural gas consuming markets in the Northeast, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Florida. Completion of the first storage cavern and commencement of commercial operation are expected in mid-2008.

The King & Spalding legal team on the equity transaction was led by partner Ken Culotta and counsel John Crespo, both of the firm’s Houston office. Partner Todd Holleman, of the Atlanta office, led the financing. Other members of the King & Spalding legal team were the following:

Tax
Jim Lokey (Partner, Atlanta)
Michael Plowgian (Associate, Atlanta)

Antitrust
Peter Todaro (Partner, Washington, D.C.)
Brian Meiners (Associate, Washington, D.C.)

Corporate and Financing
Gayle Berne (Associate, Atlanta)
Jonathan Ayre (Associate, Houston)
Tara Teeter (Associate, Houston)

Regulatory
Lisa Tonery (Partner, New York)
Erik Swenson (Partner, Washington, D.C.)
Tania Perez (Associate, New York)

Construction
Amy Hollis (Counsel, Houston)
Shaw Ottis (Associate, Houston)"

03-19-2007

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Ice Miller LLP

Ice Miller Partner Kristine Danz Named to IBJ's 2007 40 Under Forty List
"The Indianapolis Business Journal recognized 40 local business and professional leaders who have achieved success before the age of 40. The group consisted of people who have demonstrated leadership, initiative and dedication in pursuing their careers, and who are likely to continue to achieve in the future.

Ice Miller is pleased to announce that partner, Kristine Danz was named to this list."

03-19-2007

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