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Mayer Brown LLP

Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw enters into partnership with the College of Europe
International law firm Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP is delighted to announce an annual student scholarship scheme with the College of Europe (in Bruges, Belgium and Warsaw, Poland) commencing in the 2006/2007 academic year.

The scholarship is open to candidates from the College of Europe who are studying law and are about to embark on their professional career.

The Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw Legal Business Prize will include a paid six-month internship for the winner at Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw's Brussels office and a cash prize of 2,000 Euros. The prize will be awarded to the candidate judged to have submitted the best thesis discussing the impact of EU law on business.

Dr. Günter Burghardt, Senior Counsel in the Brussels office of Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw and Visiting Professor at the College of Europe, commented: "By setting up a law prize which incorporates an internship we hope to foster greater understanding between ourselves and students looking to make their career in the law. We are proud to join those from the private sector who support the College of Europe, the oldest post graduate institution having educated generations of international scholars in European integration matters over more than 50 years."

Kiran Desai, partner in the Brussels office of Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw, added: "This prize seeks to encourage study of EU law and in particular its importance to and impact on the business community. The EU itself has recognised the necessity of impact assessments by making them mandatory for all proposed EU legislation identified in the European Commission's Work Programme.

01-16-2007

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Weber, Gallagher, Simpson, Stapleton, Fires & Newby, LLP

Samuel H. Foreman Gains Defense Verdict in Medical Professional Liability Trial
After two hours of deliberation, a Mercer County, Pennsylvania jury returned an unanimous defense verdict on January 11, 2007 in favor of a urologist sued for medical malpractice. Pittsburgh-based partner Samuel H. Foreman represented the doctor.

The minor plaintiff was born in 1989 with an undescended right testicle. He was referred at age 3 to the urologist, who monitored the child for two years before deciding that surgery was necessary. The doctor performed an orchiopexy, in which the spermatic cord of the right testicle is freed up and mobilized to provide additional length to lower the testicle into the scrotum, where it is sutured in place.

Seven years later, at age 12, the minor presented with a testicle that was once again out of position. He was sent by the urologist to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, where a pediatric urologist performed exploratory surgery and determined that the right testicle should be removed. The pediatric surgeon obtained the father's consent intraoperatively. The minor and his parents sued, alleging the first urologist should have performed surgery sooner, that he used an improper surgical technique, and that he did not adequately examine or monitor the minor's condition.

In his closing, Mr. Foreman explained the complex chain of non-negligent events to the jury. The jury agreed that the urologist's conduct was not tortious.

01-16-2007

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Ulmer & Berne LLP

Ulmer & Berne LLP Announces New Group Chairs
Ulmer & Berne LLP, a major Ohio-based law firm with four offices throughout the Midwest, announced today that two of its partners, Jeffrey S. Dunlap and John J. Haggerty, have been elected to take on larger roles within the Firm.

Jeffrey S. Dunlap has been named chair of the Firm’s Employment & Labor Group. Mr. Dunlap replaces Thomas H. Barnard who has served as chair of the group since 1995 and has over 35 years of experience in employment and labor matters. Mr. Barnard will continue to actively participate in the Firm’s Employment & Labor Group.

As a partner with Ulmer & Berne, Mr. Dunlap represents clients in a wide range of employment and commercial disputes. He has significant experience in employment discrimination cases, complex business and securities litigation and unfair competition matters. In addition to handling matters in trial and appellate courts, Mr. Dunlap has extensive experience in arbitration and mediation. A frequent speaker on a number of legal topics, he also drafts employment contracts and counsels clients regarding employment policies and procedures. Mr. Dunlap was recently named as an Ohio Super Lawyer for 2007.

John J. Haggerty has been named chair of the Firm’s Business Litigation Group. Mr. Haggerty replaces Ronald H. Isroff who has been chair of the practice group since its inception and has been litigating business disputes for more than 35 years. Mr. Isroff will continue to actively practice and contribute his expertise to the Firm’s Business Litigation Group.

As a partner with Ulmer & Berne, Mr. Haggerty’s practice focuses on complex commercial, product liability, mass tort, and class action litigation. He is the former general counsel and a member of the board of directors of ICI Paints. Mr. Haggerty represents companies in nationwide litigation, including tobacco, lead paint, asbestos and welding rod litigation. He has extensive trial experience in both federal and state courts throughout the United States. Mr. Haggerty was recently named to The BTI Client Service All-Star Team for Law Firms for 2007. This honor was awarded to only 113 attorneys across the nation for their ability to deliver “the absolute best client service”. John also received top billing in Ohio by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the publication’s most recent 2006 guide.

01-16-2007

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Steptoe & Johnson LLP

Tiffany Swiger Joins Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Tiffany A. Swiger has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate. Swiger will focus her practice in the area of litigation. She received her legal education from West Virginia University College of Law, where she was a member of the West Virginia Law Review. Swiger received her undergraduate degree in political science from West Virginia University in 2003.

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, a multi-practice law firm, has provided customized legal services to business, industry, and public entities in West Virginia and the region for nearly a century. With over 160 lawyers and a support staff of over 200, Steptoe & Johnson maintains six offices throughout West Virginia.

01-16-2007

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Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP

Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Head Carol Anne Been Sees Growth in 2007
Carol Anne Been, chair of Sonnenschein's national Intellectual Property & Technology Group, expects growth for 2007.

“We are looking to expand our intellectual property footprint over the next year as we continue to broaden and deepen our national intellectual property practice," Been said. "We anticipate a year of exciting new developments in intellectual property, not only for our firm, but as we see more Supreme Court and Congressional activity addressing intellectual property issues."

Been, who joined Sonnenschein in 1988, has extensive experience in trademark, copyright, advertising, e-commerce, computer, media, entertainment, publishing, privacy and cyberspace law, and is involved in intellectual property counseling, transactions and litigation. As chair of the Intellectual Property & Technology Group, she also works with patent practitioners on management of the firm's dynamic patent practice. Over the next year, she expects to see more activity in the life sciences, bio tech and climate change fields, as well as electronic delivery of entertainment and other content.

Been has worked extensively on intellectual property matters for clients and cases across the United States, and also manages client matters and disputes concerning intellectual property in many countries around the world. She is a World Intellectual Property Organization panelist for domain name dispute proceedings. Recently, she handled litigation successfully enforcing the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s anti-circumvention provisions. Currently, Been serves on a subcommittee of the International Trademark Association and on the board of directors of Lawyers for the Creative Arts, a not-for-profit coordinator of pro bono legal services for the Chicago-area arts community. She regularly lectures and leads seminars on intellectual property issues and publishes articles about intellectual property law issues.

Been received a J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Illinois School of Law and a B.S. degree in journalism from the University of Illinois. She is based in Sonnenschein’s Chicago office.

The Intellectual Property & Technology practice areas consist of nearly 100 lawyers in offices across the country, as well as a network of contacts around the world, involved in all aspects of intellectual property. Its attorneys have the legal experience, scientific and technical knowledge and nationwide resources to create the best solutions to meet the most challenging intellectual property issues. Almost 50 of the firm’s lawyers are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

01-16-2007

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Rich May, a Professional Corporation

Rich May Client WorkWell Systems Acquires Taylor Clinical Services`
Rich May Client, WorkWell Systems, Inc., acquired substantially all the assets of Taylor Clinical Services, a Phoenix-based substance abuse testing and physical examination service business. Rich May attorney Stephen M. Kane represented and negotiated the legal terms of the acquisition for WorkWell Systems.



WorkWell Systems delivers injury prevention, workers compensation management and early intervention stay-at-work/return-to-work programs that help employers retain a competitive edge. WorkWell’s experienced and talented professionals in human resource management, occupational medicine, business operations and workplace safety use proprietary decision support tools and process improvement techniques to create new solutions for old problems. With a global network of over 10,000 health professionals, an international research team as well as a faculty advisory group, WorkWell also creates quality work-ability screening tools that are founded on objective medical methods, and deliver value to employers.

01-16-2007

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Modrall, Sperling, Roehl, Harris & Sisk, P.A.

MODRALL SPERLING ANNOUNCES NEW FIRM PRESIDENT
Modrall Sperling is pleased to announce that R.E. Thompson has been elected as the President of the firm effective January 14, 2007. Mr. Thompson has been with Modrall Sperling for 25 years and has extensive experience in helping businesses and others with civil litigation involving commercial disputes, products liability, class actions, malpractice, negligence, insurance and nursing homes. He also handles administrative law hearings and most recently served the firm as chairman of the Lobbying Practice Group. “R.E. has considerable experience in management as a former United States Attorney, and has served as the firm's Vice President. He also has demonstrated abilities as a consensus builder, having served previously as a New Mexico State Senator. In addition to being an outstanding lawyer, R.E. has the confidence of the firm's lawyers as a fair, experienced and knowledgeable administrator, and we look forward to working with him as our President,” said John Cooney, a former president of the firm.

“With R.E., it is always about the client and how we can serve our clients in the best way possible,” added Walter Stern, Modrall Sperling Client Service and Marketing Partner.

“One of the things I have come to appreciate is that we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us and built a great firm. But there is always room for improvement. In addition to expanding our service offerings to meet the needs of our clients and a growing New Mexico legal services market, my goal is to make this firm one of the best places to work for all of our employees,” said R.E. Thompson, firm President.

Mr. Thompson succeeds Douglas A. Baker, who has held the position since 2001. Mr. Baker will continue to practice in the firm’s Litigation department. “Under Mr. Baker’s leadership, the Firm streamlined its organizational structure and decision-making processes, thereby solidifying the firm’s position as a leader in providing legal services in New Mexico and the region. Doug assisted the firm in increasing gross revenues and modernizing our technological capabilities,” said Art Melendres, Modrall Sperling Executive Committee Member.

Modrall Sperling responds to the needs of national, regional and local businesses and individuals with legal advice, counsel and representation in many areas of the law. Our goal is to provide the best legal services available to our clients, while maintaining a rewarding and challenging practice. To achieve this goal, we strive to provide: (1) the highest quality, cost effective legal services; (2) a broad depth of knowledge, skill and experience; (3) impeccable integrity; and (4) the perspective offered by trusted advisors.

Modrall Sperling is a full-service law firm with offices in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico, serving national, regional and local businesses and individuals. With 80 lawyers, Modrall Sperling has a regional and national presence in a number of practice areas, including taxation, natural resources and Indian law.

For additional information on Modrall Sperling, contact Laura Turner or visit www.modrall.com.

Tim Van Valen has been elected to a three year term on the Board of Directors of New Mexico's Association of Commerce and Industry ("ACI") through 2009. Mr. Van Valen has served on ACI’s board since 2001 and chaired the ACI’s Taxation Committee for 2003-2005. Mr. Van Valen is also a member of ACI’s Economic Development and Legislative Affairs Committees. ACI is New Mexico's recognized affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers and is New Mexico's statewide business advocate.

Mr. Van Valen completed 2006 revisions to the New Mexico chapters of the American Bar Association's Property Tax Deskbook and also its Sales and Use Tax Deskbook. Mr. Van Valen has served as a regional editor for the Property Tax Deskbook for several years and became its Deputy Editor in Chief in 2005. Work on the 2007 Property Tax Deskbook has begun.

On Friday January 5, 2006, Modrall Sperling Shareholder Tim Van Valen, in his capacity as President of Keep New Mexico Beautiful, presided over New Mexico’s 95th Birthday Party in the Capitol Rotunda in Santa Fe, along with New Mexico’s First Lady Barbara Richardson, Keep New Mexico Beautiful’s Executive Director Sherry Gwynn, and the state’s litter control mascot, Dusty Road Runner. Keep New Mexico Beautiful has sponsored the state’s birthday party in the Capitol for many years. Keep New Mexico Beautiful is a statewide non-profit organization that promotes waterwise planting and beautification, recycling, litter control, and civic pride through educational materials, outreach events and a grant program. Mr. Van Valen has served on the Board of Keep New Mexico Beautiful since 2001, and its President in 2006 and 2007.

On May 31, 2007 Mr. Van Valen will be making presentation on New Mexico taxation at a seminar for regional accounting firms in Santa Fe, New Mexico. On June, 14, 2007, Mr. Van Valen will be a presenter at a Lorman Education seminar in Albuquerque on Intermediate New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax.

01-16-2007

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