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Fish & Richardson, P.C.

Katherine Kelly Lutton's Audio Webcast, February 5th
Katherine Lutton of Fish & Richardson P.C. and Edward R. Reines of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP presented an audio webcast entitled, "DSU MEDICAL CORP. V. JMS CO. LTD.:Considerations for the New Inducement Landscape"
Some of the strategies discussed included:
# Whether one should change behavior in light of DSU
# How to avoid a finding of inducement
# Considerations when deciding whether to seek and/or rely upon an opinion of counsel to negate intent

03-15-2007

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Fish & Richardson, P.C.

Karen I. Boyd appointed to the US District Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Mediation Panel
Fish & Richardson is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen I. Boyd to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Mediation Panel.

In addition to her mediation work through the Court, Ms. Boyd's practice includes private mediation and the representation of clients in intellectual property disputes from pre-suit negotiations, through trial and appeal.

Ms. Boyd's clients hail from a wide variety of fields, but her advanced degree in molecular biology supports a particular focus on the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device areas.

03-15-2007

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Brown, Raysman, Millstein, Felder & Steiner, L.L.P.

Corporate Specialist David Tang Joins Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner in Shanghai
David Tang, a respected senior corporate attorney with a focus on M&A and real estate finance, has joined Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner's Shanghai office as of counsel. Mr. Tang comes to Thelen from Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe's office in Shanghai.

Mr. Tang practices in the Business Department in the Shanghai office. His work focuses on general commercial, corporate, and real estate work, including cross-border direct investments, mergers and acquisitions, corporate compliance, real estate development, and finance. He also has significant experience in employment-related matters, venture capital investment, and commercial dispute resolution. In his 15 years of practice, Mr. Tang has helped a number of multinational companies establish businesses and expand in China.

Mr. Tang said his decision to join Thelen was due in large part to the firm's rapid growth in China. Since receiving a license to operate in China in August, Thelen's Shanghai office has expanded from two partners to 11 legal personnel. The firm recently relocated to a larger space in order to accommodate its expanding practice.

In all, Thelen now has more than 40 attorneys on its firm-wide China team. Several full-time members work out of the firm's Washington, DC office; others are based in the New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Silicon Valley offices.

Much of the team's recent work has focused on taking Chinese companies public in the U.S., as well as complex private financings and M&As. The firm also regularly advises foreign companies doing business in the PRC on construction, labor and employment, and intellectual property matters.

"The amount of growth the firm has seen in such a short time is phenomenal," said Mr. Tang. "I am really excited to be a part of such a dynamic office."

Office Managing Partner Thomas Shoesmith said Mr. Tang is an excellent fit. "We are very happy that David chose to bring his wealth of China experience to Thelen," Mr. Shoesmith said. "David's 15 years of experience in China's rapidly-developing legal market also gives our clients access to the kind of experience that only comes with a decade and a half of practice in the PRC," said Shoesmith.

Mr. Shoesmith added that Mr. Tang's real estate finance experience will allow Thelen to begin handling structured finance deals in China, similar to the finance work the firm handles in the United States and Europe on behalf of major Wall Street investment banks.

Further recent additions to the China team include Richard Chao, who joins the firm as a Business associate in the Shanghai office. Richard comes to Thelen from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. Previously, he worked as Project and Account Manager for Elitegroup Computer Systems, i2Technologies, Commerce One in Silicon Valley and Singapore, and also served for five years in the U.S. Navy as a Public Affairs Officer stationed in China and Japan.

03-15-2007

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Fowler, White, Boggs & Banker, Attorneys At Law

Peter King and Lindsey Trowell Rejoin Fowler White Boggs Banker
Peter B. King and Lindsey R. Trowell, attorneys concentrating in commercial and securities litigation, have rejoined the law firm of Fowler White Boggs Banker in the firm’s Tampa office. Mr. King joins as a shareholder and Mr. Trowell as an associate in the securities, financial services, and white collar litigation practice. Mr. King will continue representing corporations, financial institutions and broker-dealers in a wide range of disputes, including matters before the SEC, NASD, NYSE, and other state and federal regulators. His practice also includes the defense of claims involving insurance and annuity sales practices, partnership disputes and general commercial litigation. Mr. Trowell will continue his practice in commercial litigation, including securities litigation, arbitration and enforcement.

According to Fowler White’s Burton Wiand, head of the firm’s securities and financial services litigation practice, “We are particularly pleased that Peter and Lindsey have rejoined the firm. They are widely recognized securities litigation lawyers who will be adding greater depth to our firm’s practice. As federal and state investigations increase into business practices, this added capability will round out a very experienced team of lawyers at Fowler White.”

Mr. King obtained his law degree from West Virginia University, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif and the Order of Barristers. He is admitted in Florida and West Virginia, the federal district courts in those states, and the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fourth and Eleventh Circuits. He currently serves as a member of the Executive Board of the Federal Bar Association –Tampa Bay Chapter, and as a member of the Board of Governors of the Florida Securities Dealers Association, Inc. Mr. King is AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Lindsey Trowell was admitted to practice in Florida after earning his Juris Doctor cum laude from Stetson University College of Law in 2003. While in law school, Mr. Trowell also earned his Masters of Business Administration from Stetson University. Mr. Trowell earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration (concentration in Finance) with Honors from the University of Florida.

03-15-2007

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Forchelli, Curto, Schwartz, Mineo, Carlino & Cohn, LLP

Partner Terence E. Smolev appointed to the Board of the Gurwin Jewish Geriatric Center Foundation
Attorney Terence E. Smolev, a resident of Jericho, NY, and partner at the Mineola-based law firm of Forchelli, Curto, Schwartz, Mineo, Carlino & Cohn, LLP (FCSMC&C), has been appointed to the Board of the Gurwin Jewish Geriatric Center Foundation.

Based in Commack, NY, the Gurwin Center has earned recognition as one of the nation's premier providers of outstanding geriatric care. The Foundation's mission is to support quality health care, services and programs for frail, elderly and younger disabled adults.

“Gurwin is committed to setting the standard for long-term health care facilities,” explained Mr. Smolev. “I am honored to serve on the Foundation’s Board, and I look forward to assisting the organization in its efforts to provide comprehensive services and high-quality health care.”

Mr. Smolev is partner-in-charge of the FCSMC&C Tax, Trusts and Estates Department and concentrates his practice in all aspects of tax, corporate, estates, trusts and elder law. Over the course of his 38 year career, Mr. Smolev has shown a strong dedication to community involvement. He is a member of the New York City Police Museum Board of Trustees and serves as Vice President and Trustee on its Executive Board. He is also a member of the Long Island Cabinet for Israeli Bonds, the Nassau County Comptroller’s Audit Advisory Committee and the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System Foundation Professional Advisor’s Committee. He is a past President of the Pickett Farm Homeowners Association and has served on the Hofstra University Board of Trustees. Mr. Smolev was featured in the Long Island Business News’ listing of “Who’s Who in Tax Law” (2006).

FCSMC&C is a full-service law firm with offices in Mineola and Melville, NY, and has over 40 attorneys specializing in a broad range of practice areas, including land use and zoning, real estate, environmental law, tax certiorari, litigation, banking and financing, commercial and corporate transactions, loan closings and bulk loan sales, trusts and estates, tax and elder law, bankruptcy and insolvency, employment and labor law, municipal law, and business and personal transactions.

03-15-2007

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Fenwick & West, LLP

Fenwick & West Represents Cisco Systems in $3.2B Acquisition of WebEx Communications
Fenwick & West LLP represented its client Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) in its proposed acquisition of WebEx Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: WEBX), a provider of on-demand applications for collaborative business on the web. Cisco will commence a cash tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of WebEx for $57 per share and will assume outstanding share-based awards, for a total transaction value of approximately $3.2 billion. The transaction is subject to closing conditions, including approval under Hart-Scott-Rodino and similar laws outside the U.S., and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of Cisco's fiscal year 2007.

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

The Fenwick & West transaction team included corporate attorneys Doug Cogen, Gordy Davidson, Andrew Luh, Rob Freedman, Dan Winnike, Craig Menden, Michael Brown, Kristin O'Hanlon, Gerald Audant, Shulamite Shen, Robert Ricca and Jennifer Hill; executive compensation and employee benefits attorneys Scott Spector, Liza Morgan and Elizabeth Gartland; technology transactions attorneys Lisa Kenkel, Ralph Pais, Larry Granatelli, Stephen Gillespie, Tracy Randall, Chad Woodford, Christa Gaines, Jennifer Stanley, Morgan Fong, Michael Egger and Greg Sato; patent attorneys Stuart Meyer, Daniel Brownstone, Pierre Keeley and Robert Hulse; copyright attorney Mitchell Zimmerman; trademark attorney Karen Marie Kitterman; patent litigation attorney Heather Mewes; employment litigation attorneys Dan McCoy and Mary Wang; securities litigation attorney Chris Steskal; antitrust attorney Mark Ostrau; and tax attorneys Ron Schrotenboer and Tim Fitzgibbon.

03-15-2007

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Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle, LLP

Curtis partner, Peter M. Wolrich was lead counsel in an arbitration brought by a privately owned company against a tank terminal operator.
Curtis partner, Peter M. Wolrich was lead counsel in an arbitration brought by a privately owned company against a tank terminal operator. The dispute involved claims for damages resulting from the shutdown of the client's plant due to a fire on the respondent's premises. An award in favor of Curtis's client was recently rendered by the Arbitral Tribunal.

03-15-2007

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