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Crowell & Moring LLP

Legal 500 United States Ranks Crowell & Moring’s Intellectual Property Group
Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that the firm's Intellectual Property Group has been ranked by The Legal 500 U.S.-Volume II (Intellectual Property, Media, Technology, and Telecoms) in the categories of IP: non-contentious/transactional - Patent Re-examination and IP: non-contentious/transactional - Patent Prosecution: International Clients. The prestigious rankings are driven by independent interviews of clients and members of the legal community at outside law firms. Two firm lawyers recognized in this category include, Jeffrey D. Sanok, Washington, D.C. based chair of Crowell & Moring's Intellectual Property Group, and Kimberley Chen Nobles, a partner with the group based in Irvine, California.

In the past year, Crowell & Moring's Intellectual Property Group has been involved in multiple re-examination proceedings before the U.S. patent & Trademark Office involving patents in active litigation. In one such case concerning a leading luxury automaker's innovative display technology, the firm successfully initiated the re-examination of five of the lawsuit patents, shortly after which the parties settled. Crowell & Moring also successfully guided an important manufacturing patent through the re-examination proceeding to strengthen the Patentee's rights. The firm's Intellectual Property Group has continually represented some of the most prestigious household names in the world.

Crowell & Moring's Intellectual Property Group has grown considerably over the last year through the additions of partners such as Janet M. MacLeod, Bruce D. DeRenzi, Dickerson M. Downing, Andrew M. Riddles, and Kathryn L. Clune. The group consists of 56 lawyers in Washington, D.C., California, New York, and Brussels.

"Crowell & Moring's unique combination of a prestigious patent prosecution team and skilled litigators allows us to service our clients and their increasingly complex global needs" said Sanok.

03-19-2007

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Fowler, White, Boggs & Banker, Attorneys At Law

Paul R. Pizzo Elected to the Board of the Sebring International Raceway Museum
Paul R. Pizzo, a shareholder with the law firm of Fowler White Boggs Banker, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Sebring International Raceway Museum. The Board’s mission is development of an automotive race museum commemorating the significant sports car endurance racing heritage of the Raceway, particularly the historic “12 Hours of Sebring Endurance Race” held each March since the 1950’s. The raceway was also the venue of the first U.S. Formula One Grand Prix held in 1959.

Mr. Pizzo is the Commercial Litigation Practice Group Leader and practices primarily in all area of trusts, estates and probate litigation including litigation involving family partnerships.

03-19-2007

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Fenwick & West, LLP

Fenwick & West Represents Electronic Arts in $105M Equity Investment in Korea-based Neowiz
Fenwick & West LLP represented Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) in its recently announced $105 million investment in Neowiz Co. Ltd. Neowiz, based in Seoul, South Korea, is a developer and publisher of online games. EA also committed four titles to be co-developed with Neowiz for online publishing in Asia. Upon completion of the investment, EA will own approximately 19% of common stock equivalents (excluding treasury shares) comprised of 15% of common stock and 4% of preferred stock of Neowiz. This investment will make EA the second largest shareholder of Neowiz, following CEO-founder Sung Kyun Na.

More information about the transaction can be obtained from the EA Web site.

The Fenwick & West transaction team included corporate attorney Mark Stevens; technology transactions attorneys Stephen Gillespie and Matthew Rossiter; and tax attorneys Bart Bassett and Tim Fitzgibbon.

03-19-2007

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Clark Hill PLC

Clark Hill PLC Attorney Kevin S. Hendrick Elected to the Michigan State Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Council
Clark Hill attorney Kevin S. Hendrick has been elected a council member of the State Bar of Michigan Alternative Dispute Resolution Council for a one year term, expiring in September 2007. Hendrick is a member of Clark Hill’s commercial litigation and construction practices.

Hendrick has been practicing law for more than 25 years, and has extensive experience in construction matters, where he has represented contractors, owners, sureties and others in attempting to resolve disputes through litigation, arbitration or mediation. The claims handled by Hendrick in arbitration, mediation and civil litigation, have run the gamut of construction issues, from simple claims by unpaid claimants to complex claims for damages for delay; defects in performance; breach of warranty or poor workmanship; claims concerning the quality and performance of the work; and claims concerning the suitability of plans and specifications to achieve the desired result. Hendrick also has extensive experience and expertise in all manner of commercial litigation and business and insurance claims and disputes.

Hendrick is a member of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), Arbitrator and Mediator on the Construction Arbitration Panel; American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction Industry, Michigan AAA Construction Advisory Council, State Bar of Michigan Litigation Section, past Council Member, and has been named in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Hendrick earned his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.

03-19-2007

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Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP

Peter W. Hahn Elected Shareholder in Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP Columbus Office
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP is pleased to announce that Peter W. Hahn has been elected Shareholder by the Firm’s Board of Managers. Mr. Hahn is a member of the Litigation and Intellectual Property Practice Groups. He represents public and private companies in complex business and intellectual property litigation, including business torts, breach of contract, contract interpretation, bond and surety issues, shareholder disputes, fiduciary obligations, product liability, deceptive and unfair trade practices, non-competition agreements, real estate and construction disputes, copyright and trademark infringement, and Lanham Act claims. He also represents clients at both the trial and appellate level, as well as before administrative agencies, the USPTO, and WIPO.

Mr. Hahn has expertise in media and mass communications issues, including the First Amendment, prior restraints, defamation, rights of privacy and publicity, Freedom of Information and other public records acts, protection of confidential sources, FCC and FTC regulations, and false advertising. He counsels media clients on general business issues, including vendor and independent contractor agreements. He advises clients on intellectual property identification, protection, and licensing, performs trademark and copyright evaluations, and prepares trademark and copyright applications.

“Peter Hahn is an accomplished lawyer in the practice of business litigation and intellectual property law and is a great asset to our Columbus office. It gives me great pleasure to announce him as a newly elected Shareholder of the Firm,” said Nicholas T. George, President and CEO of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP.

Mr. Hahn earned his J.D. from Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri (1988). In addition, he received his B.A., with honors, from The College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio (1995). He is a member of the Federal, American, Ohio State, and Columbus bar associations. Mr. Hahn is admitted to practice in Ohio, Washington, D.C., the United States District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Ohio, and the United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit.

Mr. Hahn was recognized as one of Ohio’s Super Lawyers-Rising Stars™, in the 2006 Cincinnati Magazine, as voted by his peers. He is a member of the Leadership Columbus Class of 2001-2002, the Upper Arlington Chamber of Commerce, the College of Wooster Scots-in-Service Leader, the College of Wooster Columbus Leadership Guard, and a Board Member of Kids Voting Central Ohio (Executive and Development Committees).

Mr. Hahn resides in Upper Arlington, Ohio with his wife, Susie, and his daughters, Anna and Julia.

03-19-2007

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Bryan Cave LLP

Six Additions Expand Bryan Cave International Trade LLC’s Presence in Asia
Bryan Cave International Trade LLC (BCIT), a unit of the international law firm Bryan Cave LLP, has added five people to the firm’s Bangkok office and one person to the firm’s office in Malaysia. The new group joins BCIT from a Big 4 firm in Thailand. Malika Bhumivarn will lead the group in Bangkok and will serve as Regional Director, Customs & Trade. Additionally, Dato’ Hj. Mohammed Adnan bin Ariffin will join BCIT in Malaysia as Adviser, Malaysian Customs Affairs.

“The addition of this group of six is a significant milestone for BCIT, and we look forward to offering Bryan Cave clients expanded resources in Asia as they look to develop their businesses internationally,” said Cecil Leong, Managing Director of BCIT. “Dato’ Adnan’s 33 years with Malaysian Customs and Malika Bhumivarn and her team’s reputation as one of the best Customs & Trade practices in Thailand increases our footprint in both Malaysia and Thailand and greatly enhances our domestic and regional capabilities.”

Dato’ Hj. Mohammed Adnan bin Ariffin served in the Royal Malaysian Customs Department for more than 33 years. He held various positions during that time, including head of the Special Investigations Branch, head of the Marine and Logistics Branch, head of the Anti-Narcotics Branch and director of the Preventive Division. Dato’ Adnan is a widely recognized figure in Malaysia for his achievements and was awarded the Certificate of Merit from the World Customs Organization in 1995 in recognition of his outstanding service. As BCIT’s Adviser on Malaysian Customs Affairs, Dato’ Adnan will strengthen BCIT’s Customs capabilities.

Malika Bhumivarn advises clients on various customs, trade and investment matters. Bhumivarn has extensive experience representing clients in the several industries, including: automotive, food, pharmaceuticals, consumer products and tobacco and has dealt with issues with the Thai Customs & Excise Departments on Customs valuation, classification, compliance and other related matters. She received her MBA in 2000 from Thammasat University and her B.A. in 1998 from Ramkamhaeng University.

Kittipong Jangkamolkulchai joins BCIT as Regional Manager. He has advised clients on various business transactions associated with tax liability exposures and has provided customs audit services for major clients. Jangkamolkulchai received his PhD in 2005 from the University of Nottigham, his M.A. in 1998 from the University of Nottingham and his B.A. in 1996 from Chulalongkorn University.

Weerasak Chunharungroj is a certified customs specialist and received his B.A. in 1987 from Bangkok University. He will be designated as Assistant Manager, Thai Customs Affairs.

Saowakon Sritongpanich is a tax incentive specialist and has represented the interests of clients before the Thai Board of Investment (BOI) and the Industrial Estates Authority of Thailand (IEAT). She will join BCIT as Assistant Manager. Sritongpanich is and received her B.A. in 1992 from Bangkok University.

Somruekarn Wongsaroj joins BCIT as a Senior Analyst. She received her M.A in economics, finance and management in 2003 from Bristol University, her M.A. in industrial strategy and trade policy in 2002 from the University of Manchester and her B.A. in 2001 from Assumption University.

Bryan Cave International Trade (www.bryancavetrade.com) is affiliated with the law firm Bryan Cave LLP, an international law firm headquartered in the United States. Benefiting from Bryan Cave’s “one firm” philosophy, which eliminates internal economic and geographic boundaries, Bryan Cave International Trade also offers clients the extensive experience and resources of Bryan Cave lawyers and professional staff worldwide.

03-19-2007

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Bryan Cave LLP

Two New Partners Join Bryan Cave's Kansas City Office
David A. Welte and Gino R. Serra have joined the Kansas City office of the international law firm Bryan Cave LLP as partners. Welte joins the firm from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research and Serra joins from the Kansas City office of Polsinelli Shalton Flanigan Suelthaus PC.

Welte 's practice focuses on non-profit research organizations. For more than 10 years, Welte has served as the outside general counsel for the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. He will transfer his work for Stowers to Bryan Cave and will resume his role as outside counsel.

"We are thrilled to have David and Gino joining Bryan Cave," said Robert M. Thompson, managing partner of the firm's Kansas City office. "Their nationally recognized expertise in the life sciences area will play a significant role in helping the firm expand its services to Bryan Cave clients both on a national and international level."

"This is a significant development for Bryan Cave and for Missouri," said former Senator and Bryan Cave Partner Jack Danforth. "Life science is one of the major strengths of our state and has significant growth potential. It ties together Kansas City, St. Louis and the University of Missouri. With David and Gino, Bryan Cave will have a leadership role in this promising and exciting field."

A well-known and respected community leader, Welte is on the Board of Directors of the Civic Council and the former chair of the board of the Kansas City Area Development Council. Additionally, he is a member of the board of directors and executive committee of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. Welte received his J.D. in 1968 from Loyola University-Chicago and his B.A. in 1965 from Southern Illinois University.

Serra's practice focuses on nonprofit research institutions and biotech companies. A recognized expert in his practice area, Serra received his J.D. in 1993 from the University of Kansas Law School and his B.S. in 1990 from Rockhurst University.

03-19-2007

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