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Stone, Pigman, Walther & Wittmann, L.L.C.

Wayne Lee Selected as the 2006 Distinguished Attorney in Louisiana
Wayne Lee has been selected by the Louisiana Bar Foundation's Board of Directors as the 2006 Distinguished Attorney in Louisiana. Through his professional work, he has distinguished himself in his career and has brought credit and honor to the legal profession. Wayne will be honored at the foundation's annual gala on April 20.

03-08-2007

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Senniger, Powers, Leavitt & Roedel's, P.C.

Senniger Powers' Managing Partner Ed Hejlek Comments on Patent Issue in St. Louis Business Journal
The St. Louis Business Journal recently interviewed Senniger Powers' Managing Partner Ed Hejlek regarding the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the eBay v. MercExchange case, the future of automatic injunctions and the implications for St. Louis businesses.

In the March 2, 2007, article titled "High Court Ruling Restricts Power of 'Patent Trolls' ", Hejlek commented on the Supreme Court ruling that effectively removed the threat of automatic injunctions against companies found to be infringing on patents. "There will still be plenty of injunctions; they just won't be automatic," Hejlek said. "Before (the Supreme Court ruling), a permanent injunction was almost automatic upon a finding of infringement. The decision reduces the leverage of the patent owner."

Hejlek also commented on the potential for the ruling to curb abuse by patent trolls, noting that it could lower the amount of an ultimate settlement.

03-08-2007

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McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

MBHB Partner Aaron F. Barkoff, Ph.D. appears on Bloomberg TV
MBHB Partner Aaron F. Barkoff, Ph.D. appeared on Bloomberg TV on March 8, 2007. Dr. Barkoff was interviewed regarding generic pharmaceuticals.

Dr. Barkoff authors the Orange Book Blog, a website that reports on Hatch-Waxman litigation and other pharmaceutical patent cases, as well as regulatory and legislative developments.

03-08-2007

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Matheson, Ormsby & Prentice, P.C.

Matheson Ormsby Prentice named top legal adviser in Europe for Hedge Funds
Leading Irish corporate law firm Matheson Ormsby Prentice was named European Law Firm of the Year by The Hedge Fund Journal at their inaugural awards ceremony on 7 March 2007, which celebrated the leading service providers to the European hedge fund industry. The winning firms were chosen for their market presence and reputation in the hedge fund sector following extensive client and peer research.

The Asset Management Group at Matheson Ormsby Prentice acts for six of the 10 largest hedge fund managers in Europe, including the three largest. The firm has one of the largest hedge fund practices in Ireland, and is the only Irish law firm with funds lawyers based in London servicing the hedge fund community there.

Commenting on the accolade, Michael Jackson, partner and head of the firm’s Asset Management Group, commented: “We were particularly pleased to receive this award, as it is the first time that the contribution of individual lawyers and law firms to the European hedge fund sector has been recognised. We are delighted that the judging panel recognised the strength and depth of our team and the success of our client-focused strategy.

03-08-2007

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Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand, LLP

Maslon Client Prevails at Trial Against Competitor's Allegations of False Advertising
A federal jury returned a favorable verdict Monday for Maslon clients KV Pharmaceutical Company (NYSE: KVa/KVb) and its subsidiary ETHEX Corporation on claims of false advertising and unfair competition brought by a competitor. The plaintiff, a manufacturer of a brand-name pancreatic enzyme supplement, sought significant damages for KV and ETHEX's marketing of a competitive generic enzyme supplement. The jury rejected the competitor's claims, finding for the defendants on all counts and awarding no damages.

Maslon lawyer Dawn C. Van Tassel served as local counsel for KV and ETHEX and tried the case in Minnesota federal district court over a period of seven weeks alongside a team of counsel from the law firm of Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP of New York (www.pbwt.com).

03-08-2007

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Haynes & Boone, LLP

John Penn of Haynes and Boone, LLP Named American College of Bankruptcy Fellow
The American College of Bankruptcy announced today that John Penn, partner in the Fort Worth office of Haynes and Boone, LLP, will be inducted as a college fellow March 23 in Washington, D.C.

Mr. Penn is one of 26 nominees from the United States and abroad being inducted in the Eighteenth Class (2007) of College Fellows. All are being honored and recognized for their professional excellence and exceptional contributions to the fields of bankruptcy and insolvency.

The ceremony will take place at the historic National Building Museum, built in 1887, and will be presided over by Evelyn H. Biery, chair of the college. The keynote speaker will be Raymond L. Shapiro, Esq.

Mr. Penn is the immediate past president of the 11,000-member American Bankruptcy Institute -- the nation’s largest multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to research and education on bankruptcy and insolvency matters. He continues to serve on the ABI’s executive and management committees. He has also served as president and chairman of the American Board of Certification, and president of the Tarrant County Bankruptcy Bar Association.

Mr. Penn received his B.B.A. from Baylor University in 1981 and J.D. from the Baylor University School of Law in 1982.

The American College of Bankruptcy is an honorary professional and educational association of bankruptcy and insolvency professionals. The College plays an important role in sustaining professional excellence in this rapidly expanding field of expertise. College Fellows include commercial and consumer bankruptcy attorneys, insolvency accountants, turnaround and workout specialists, law professors, judges, government officials and others involved in the bankruptcy and insolvency community.

03-08-2007

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig Hosts Texas Women's Initiative Events at The Houstonian
The Houston and Dallas offices of Greenberg Traurig, LLP hosted an event honoring 100 leading female business and legal professionals at the inaugural Texas Women’s Initiative event at the Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa. The event, which was spearheaded by Houston shareholder Mary-Olga Lovett, was created to provide a friendly environment for open dialogue on current business issues and how women relate to and affect those issues.

Discussion topics including, business ethics, diversity, mentoring, work/life balance, and giving back to the community, were lead by an impressive panel, including:

Business Ethics:
Sherron Watkins - Enron whistleblower, former Vice-President of Corporate Development for Enron; now public speaker
Brandi McDonald - Principal, Transwestern Commercial Real Estate

Diversity:
Hilarie Bass - Chair, National Litigation Practice Group, Greenberg Traurig
Jill Simeone - General Counsel, North America, CEMEX, S.A. de C.V.

Mentoring:
Precious Williams - Vice President, Urban Investment Group, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Stephanie Blakes - Commercial Banking, Vice President, Bank of America

Work/Life Balance:
Ellen Slipp - Managing Director and Head of Litigation for CitiGroup Private Bank
Julie Mederos - Senior Litigation Counsel, Emergency Medical Services Corporation
Mary Stich - VP and Associate General Counsel, Clear Channel

Giving Back to the Community:
Yvonne Schneider - Senior Vice President, American Express Corporate Services
Dr. Kathryn Stream - Executive Vice President, The Texas Medical Center

The keynote speech was given by The Honorable Susan Combs, Texas State Comptroller, and the inaugural Greenberg Traurig Integrity in Action Award was given to Sherron Watkins, Enron whistleblower, in recognition of her unswerving integrity and commitment to ethics in the face of great adversity.
Pertinent GT Biographies: Penelope Brobst Blackwell, Katherine A. Compton, Brenda T. Cubbage, Shari L. Heyen, Lesley Jackson, Dianna R. Jones, Melanie Stapp Klint, Julie A. Linares, Mary-Olga Lovett, Susan G. Mitchell, Heather E. Moulder, Sarah J. Polzer, Christi D. Quinn, Natalie L. Regoli, Tina M. Ross, Brooke A. Spence, Pamela B. Stein, Jana K. Terry, Kacy J. Whitehead

03-08-2007

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