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Orrick LLP

UK's Legal Publication Covers Orrick's Potential Merger With Dewey Ballantine
Orrick's potential merger with Dewey Ballantine is the focus of this article, which appeared in Legal Business (U.K.). According to the article, "The merged firm would have a combination of East Coast and West Coast U.S. strengths unmatched by most other firms." The article outlines the synergies between both the firms and the two chairmen.

11-06-2006

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Mayer Brown LLP

Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw Announces the Election of Two Partners to Prestigious American College of Real Estate Lawyers
Alvin Katz and Dean Pappas, partners in the real estate group at of Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP, were recently elected members of The American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL). They were two of fewer than forty attorneys from around the country elected to ACREL this year.

Mr. Katz has been a partner in Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw's real estate practice since 1990. This year Chambers USA called him "outstanding" and named him "one of American's Leading Lawyers for Business". Alvin is also included in The Best Lawyers in America, Who's Who in American Law, Leading Lawyers in Illinois and Illinois Super Lawyers. He graduated from the University of Michigan and received his J.D. from Stanford Law School.

Mr. Pappas is the real estate practice leader for the firm's Los Angeles office. He joined the firm in 2003 and has focused on development, joint ventures, acquisitions, sales and structured real estate finance. Dean was recognized in the International Who's Who of Business Lawyers in Real Estate, Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers. He received both his undergraduate and J.D. from the University of Southern California.

"We were thrilled to hear about Alvin's and Dean's election to ACREL," said Debora de Hoyos, managing partner of Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw. "Each has made significant contributions, not only to the firm's real estate practice, but throughout the field of real estate law. We're proud an organization as esteemed as ACREL has recognized them for their exemplary efforts."

ACREL elects to its membership lawyers distinguished for their skill, experience and high standards of professional and ethical conduct in real estate law. Existing members nominate their peers based on a demonstrated ability and an outstanding professional reputation, including 10 years of substantial experience and contributions to improving real estate law and creating a more informed bar and public in these matters, through writing, teaching, bar or legislative activities or other public service.

"It's an honor to receive recognition of this nature from professional peers," said Katz. "ACREL plays a leading role in studying legal issues which arise in the real estate industry, and educating real estate lawyers and other professionals about those issues. I look forward to being an active ACREL member and getting involved in those activities."

"ACREL is committed to using its talent and resources to improve communities nationwide," said Pappas. "They constructed a New Orleans home in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity, painted murals and classrooms in a Chicago elementary school and painting and landscaping A Community of Friends rehabilitative housing project in Los Angeles. I'm proud to be selected as a member of such a dedicated group."

"Mr. Katz and Mr. Pappas have impressive track records," said Phil Horowitz, President of ACREL. " They will be invaluable members of ACREL and we look forward to their participation in future programs and meetings.

11-06-2006

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Mayer Brown LLP

Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw named law firm of the year for pharmaceutical and medical devices law by JUVE
International law firm Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP has been named "Law Firm of the Year in the field of pharmaceutical and medical devices law" by JUVE, the leading publisher in the German legal market. The firm was presented with the award at the annual JUVE awards ceremony, held in Frankfurt on November 2, 2006.

The JUVE Awards are based on research and interviews with leading companies in the industry, carried out by JUVE's editorial staff. The research also directly impacts the compilation and rankings in "JUVE Handbuch Wirtschaftskanzleien", the most prestigious compendium of law firms in the German legal market.

"We thank our clients for placing their confidence in us," said Ulf H. Grundmann, partner of the law firm Mayer Brown, on behalf of all other attorneys in this area. "We accept this award as an incentive for our further work for our clients."

The firm pursues a global strategy advising companies in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medicine products, cosmetics, and food industries. In Germany, the "Pharma- and Biotech"-team provides clients with advice in the areas of product law, including regulatory issues, intellectual property rights, corporate law, and banking and finance law.

11-06-2006

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King & Spalding

King & Spalding Advises Per Se Technologies, Inc. On It's $1.8 Billion Sale To McKesson Corporation
King & Spalding, a leading international law firm, advised Per Se Technologies, Inc. on its announced acquisition by McKesson Corporation, announced today.

Per-Se is a leading provider of financial and administrative healthcare solutions for hospitals, physicians and retail pharmacies. McKesson Corporation is a FORTUNE 16 healthcare services and information technology company.

11-06-2006

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Hunton & Williams, LLP

H&W Counsels NTP In Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Palm
NTP, Inc. today announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Palm, Inc. (NASDAQ: PALM) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Hunton & Williams LLP is serving as legal counsel to NTP.


In its complaint, NTP asserts that Palm’s products, services, systems and processes infringe NTP’s patents. The complaint seeks injunctive relief to prevent Palm from continuing to infringe on NTP’s patents directly and indirectly. In addition, the complaint seeks the recovery of monetary damages resulting from Palm’s past direct and indirect infringement of these patents.


The complaint concerns Palm’s manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale or importation into the United States of infringing products, methods, processes, services and systems that are primarily used or primarily adapted for use in electronic mail systems with radio frequency (RF) communications to mobile processors and related services, and methods.


Donald E. Stout, NTP’s co-founder, said, "We have attempted – on numerous occasions – to resolve this issue with Palm without resorting to litigation that is both time consuming and costly. Despite our efforts, Palm has chosen to continue to unlawfully infringe on our patents. Though we would still prefer to resolve this issue with Palm in a negotiated license agreement that is fair and reasonable to both parties, we are filing action today as a last resort to protect our valuable intellectual property.

11-06-2006

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Hunton & Williams, LLP

Hunton & Williams advises Columbia Equity in $502M transaction
Columbia Equity Trust, Inc. (NYSE: COE) and a subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management's Special Situation Property Fund announced that Columbia and SSPF have entered into a definitive agreement whereby SSPF will acquire Columbia in an all cash merger valued at approximately $502 million, including the assumption of Columbia's debt of approximately $213 million.

Under the terms of the agreement, SSPF will acquire all of the outstanding common stock of Columbia for $19 per share in cash through a merger transaction. The per share purchase price represents a 12.4% premium over Columbia's closing share price on November 3, 2006, and a 12.6% premium to the volume weighted average closing price over the past 30 days.

The merger has been unanimously approved by Columbia's Board of Directors upon the unanimous recommendation of a special committee comprised entirely of disinterested directors. Columbia's Board of Directors also has resolved to recommend that Columbia's common stockholders approve the merger.

Completion of the merger is currently expected to occur during the first quarter of 2007 and is subject to approval by Columbia's stockholders and certain other customary conditions. Completion of the merger is not contingent on receipt of financing by SSPF.

Holders of limited partnership and LTIP units in Columbia's operating partnership will have the option of receiving $19 per unit in cash, common units or preferred units in the surviving operating company in the merger.

At the request of SSPF and in connection with the execution of the merger agreement, each of Oliver T. Carr, III, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, and John A. Schissel, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer entered into employment agreements with SSPF that will supersede their current employment agreements with Columbia effective upon completion of the merger. SSPF also required as a condition to its willingness to execute the merger agreement that Mr. Carr and Mr. Schissel and certain of their affiliates agree to reinvest at least 25% of their equity in Columbia's operating partnership into the acquiring entity or an affiliate thereof.

Columbia expects to continue to pay regular common dividends until the merger is completed. Columbia has existing joint ventures with SSPF in four commercial office assets comprising approximately 800,000 square feet, and a joint venture with another JPMorgan Asset Management-Real Estate fund in a fifth office asset.

Oliver T. Carr III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Equity Trust, stated, "As we have indicated to our shareholders since our IPO last year, our sole focus at Columbia is on creating value for our investors, and we believe that the proposed merger with SSPF achieves that objective.

11-06-2006

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Holland & Hart, L.L.P.

Salt Lake City Office Ranked Number One Law Firm By Business Magazine
Holland & Hart is pleased to announce that our Salt Lake City office was ranked as the top law firm in Utah by Connect business magazine.

The Salt Lake City office has grown substantially in the past ten years. The office started with only four attorneys and has grown to nearly 80 attorneys and support staff making it the firm's largest regional office. With the resources of the firm's nearly 350 other attorneys and valuable local experience, the Salt Lake City attorneys provide advice on a wide range of legal issues facing Utah businesses. Their practice areas include commercial transactions and litigation, environmental law, natural resources and OSHA, intellectual property rights and litigation, banking, construction and real estate, tax, and labor and employment.

Connect conducted a survey of online readers in order to rank companies on several topics. Holland & Hart's top ranking along with all the results can be found in the October issue of Connect.

11-06-2006

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