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Thompson & Knight LLP

Eighteen T&K Attorneys Listed in 2007 Chambers USA Directory
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight congratulates the eighteen attorneys who are included in the 2007 Chambers USA "Leaders in their Field" legal directory. Chambers USA exclusively lists attorneys who are strongly recommended from in-depth interviews with peers and clients. Rankings in the U.S. directory are assessed on specific criteria, including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness, diligence, and commitment. The following attorneys were selected for this honor:

Austin
James C. Morriss III, Environment

Dallas
David M. Bennett, Bankruptcy
John R. Cohn, Tax
Scott D. Deatherage, Environment
Stephen F. Fink, Employment
Herbert J. Hammond, Intellectual Property
James B. Harris, Environment
M. Lawrence Hicks Jr., Real Estate
Gregory S.C. Huffman, Antitrust
Timothy R. McCormick, Litigation
James W. McKellar, Banking & Finance
Emily A. Parker, Tax
John W. Rain, Banking & Finance
Harry M. Roberts Jr., Real Estate
Bruce S. Sostek, Intellectual Property
R. David Wheat, Tax

Houston
Rhett G. Campbell, Bankruptcy
Dallas Parker, Technology

02-02-2007

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Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP

Thacher Proffitt Raises First-Year Associates' Salaries
Thacher Proffitt was mentioned in an article regarding the recent pay increase for some firms' first-year associates in New York City to $160,000.

02-02-2007

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Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP

MarketWatch: Tom Talley Quoted on Failed Airline Merger
Tom Talley was quoted in an article, "U.S. Air Had Money, But Delta Had Time on its Side," regarding the failed U.S. Airways/Delta merger.

Associated Lawyers
Thomas N. Talley

Associated Practices
Corporate & Securities

02-02-2007

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McDermott Will & Emery

McDermott Ranked Among Leading Intellectual Property Practices
McDermott Will & Emery's Intellectual Property, Media & Technology Department was ranked among the leading global patent firms in Managing Intellectual Property's World IP Survey (February 2007). McDermott was recognized as a leading firm in the United States for patent litigation and patent prosecution and was recognized for patent litigation in the United Kingdom.

The survey is a qualitative ranking of firms in patent prosecution and litigation and is based on extensive research and interviews of hundreds of in-house counsel and practitioners across 65 countries worldwide offering feedback on the quality and depth of practice in each market.

McDermott's Intellectual Property, Media & Technology Department includes more than 215 lawyers and patent agents working in all of our offices throughout the world. We are highly recognized for our trial and appellate experience, and are ranked as one of the strongest IP litigation firms for both plaintiffs and defendants. Our practice in procurement and licensing in the patent, trademark and copyright areas is recognized for its depth and breadth. More than 150 members of our team hold technical and/or scientific degrees; 95 are patent bar members. We represent the interests of a broad range of clients in numerous industries including life sciences, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, media and telecommunications, internet-based communications, processor design and fabrication, computer hardware and software, and design technology.

02-02-2007

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Loeb & Loeb, LLP

Loeb & Loeb Enhances Intellectual Property Practice with Addition of Patent Litigation Team
Loeb & Loeb LLP announced today that a patent litigation group is joining the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group. The group consists of three partners: Jordan A. Sigale, Edward H. Rice and Marina N. Saito, who will reside in the Chicago office. The patent litigation team joins from Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP.

The group’s primary focus is on patent litigation. Their experience will enhance Loeb’s intellectual property group, which currently focuses on copyright and trademark law, unfair trade practices and other cutting edge licensing and technology issues. Loeb’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group currently serves many high profile media, entertainment, pharmaceutical, high-tech and advertising industry clients.

Michael Beck, the Co-Chair of Loeb & Loeb in New York, said, “The addition of patent litigation capabilities rounds out our existing IP team, a core element of our practice mix in each of our four offices.”

“Over the past decade, the firm has successfully expanded our national practices in non-patent IP litigation, trade secret litigation, computer and advertising law and transactional licensing work,” said John Frankenheimer, Co-Chair of Loeb & Loeb in Los Angeles. “With Jordan, Ed and Marina’s experience, we are now in a position to directly serve our clients who have asked for counsel with respect to patent litigation matters.”

The group has experience in representing clients in the following industries: aerospace, computer hardware and systems, consumer products, cosmetics, e-commerce, medical devices, optics, packaging, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, telecommunications and toys. In addition to the group’s litigation experience, the lawyers have had significant involvement in technology issues surrounding venture capital and emerging growth companies as well as companies in the Israeli market.

Loeb & Loeb fosters measured and steady growth, and is committed to growing strategically its Chicago office which opened in 2003. In September of 2006, bankruptcy partner Michael Molinaro joined in Chicago and the office added bankruptcy associate Stanley F. Orszula in December. With the addition of the patent litigation group, the office now has 14 attorneys. Loeb & Loeb continues to look for strategic lateral additions in core focus areas including corporate, finance, litigation and technology.

Jordan A. Sigale – Jordan Sigale has successfully represented both defendants and plaintiffs as lead litigation and trial counsel throughout the U.S. in a wide variety of patent infringement cases encompassing a diverse range of technologies, and in cases involving a variety of other intellectual property issues including computer intrusion, copyright infringement, false advertising, design and utility patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation and infringement. Jordan has extensive involvement in coordinating foreign intellectual property litigation strategy in Australia, China, Europe and Hong Kong. As a result of the breadth of Jordan’s experience, he frequently counsels clients on intellectual property acquisition and development, portfolio management, licensing, joint ventures, IP risk management and trade regulation issues.

Edward H. Rice – Ed Rice has successfully represented both defendants and plaintiffs in a wide variety of patent infringement cases, encompassing a diverse range of technologies. As lead counsel, he has won patent trials in federal district court, the International Trade Commission, and the Court of Federal Claims. He also has extensive appellate experience in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Before joining Sonnenschein, Ed worked for the Department of Justice (DOJ), trying patent suits filed against the Government.

Marina N. Saito – Marina Saito practices in all areas of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and unfair competition. She has successfully represented both defendants and plaintiffs in a wide variety of IP litigation and is involved with prosecution before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, litigation, licensing, validity and infringement analysis.

02-02-2007

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Kaye Scholer LLP

Alonso Joins Empire Racing's Board of Directors as Independent Director Overseeing Corporate Integrity
Daniel R. Alonso, partner in Kaye Scholer's White Collar Litigation and Internal Investigations Group, has joined the Board of Directors of Empire Racing Associates as the newly appointed Chair of the Integrity Task Force, which will focus on corporate governance, transparency and compliance enforcement to ensure that the racing franchise is operated with the highest integrity and accountability standards.

Empire Racing, a group of New York horsemen and breeders, is seeking to replace the New York Racing Association (NYRA) as operators of New York state's three thoroughbred racetracks (Saratoga, Aqueduct, and Belmont). Before joining Kaye Scholer, Mr. Alonso was Chief of the Criminal Division in the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York.

02-02-2007

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Jaeckle, Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP

Daniel P. Joyce To Present At A 2007 Canada – United States Trucking Conferenceq
Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP, a law firm with offices in Buffalo, Amherst and Rochester, New York, and Phoenix, Arizona, announces that Daniel P. Joyce will provide an update on homeland security and immigration issues that impact international motor carriers at a 2007 Canada - United States Trucking Conference. This conference takes place on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn - Toronto Airport East. For further information or to register, contact Wade C. Larkin at Larkin & Gibbs, CPAs by phone 716.564.3730.

Mr. Joyce is a partner in the Firm's Immigration, International Business, Business & Corporate and Intellectual Property practice groups. He concentrates his practice on all aspects of U.S. immigration and cross-border matters, including business visas, family visas, green cards, naturalization and waivers. Mr. Joyce also handles legal aspects with respect to business transactions for U.S. and Canadian transportation companies, including U.S. operating authority and other regulatory matters, business start-ups, and state and federal taxation. Mr. Joyce also advises companies on the protection of proprietary information, trade names and trademarks.

Mr. Joyce frequently lectures on cross-border issues and has served as a part-time faculty member at the University at Buffalo School of Management, teaching business law courses at both the undergraduate and graduate (MBA) levels. He is a regularly featured columnist for Canadian trucking industry publications Truck News and Atlantic Trucking. Mr. Joyce practices from the Firm's Buffalo office.

02-02-2007

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