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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

Government Contracts Attorney Ralph Thomas Quoted in Nikkei Shimbun Article on U.S. Government's Support for Women Entrepreneurs
Government Contracts attorney Ralph C. Thomas, III was quoted in the August 5, 2006, edition of the Nikkei Shimbun in an article on the U.S. government's support for companies owned by women. Thomas is special counsel in the Washington, D.C., office of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney.

The article noted the U.S. government's support for female entrepreneurs in procurement. Thomas, formerly an administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), told the publication that women's participation in various high-tech fields is growing and that their work has become an important asset for the industry.

""NASA's business transactions with women-owned companies have gone from a chore of statutory compliance to one of technical necessity,"" Thomas said in the article.

The Japanese publication Nikkei Shimbun is an internationally well-respected economic publication comparable to the Wall Street Journal.

08-09-2006

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Baker & McKenzie, L.L.P.

Baker & McKenzie Advises Asia Pacific Breweries on the Acquisition of Foster’s Breweries in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, 9 August 2006 – Baker & McKenzie's corporate team in Vietnam recently acted for Asia Pacific Breweries Limited (""APB"") on the acquisition of the Vietnam assets of the Foster's Group for US$105 million. The assets include FBG Vietnam Holdings Pty Ltd which owns two breweries – one in Danang in central Vietnam and the other in Tien Giang in southern Vietnam. As part of the transaction, APB has also acquired the exclusive right and license to brew, process, package, distribute, and market Foster's brands in Vietnam.

The Baker & McKenzie team acted as the overall transaction counsel in Vietnam and was led by partner Fred Burke. Fred was assisted by associates Seck Yee Chung and Nguyen Hoan Kim Oanh (based in Ho Chi Minh City) on the corporate documents, including advising on due diligence and local law aspects, while partner Tran Manh Hung in Hanoi advised on licensing and intellectual property aspects.

Commenting on the transaction, Fred Burke, the managing partner of the Vietnam offices, said, ""We are delighted to have acted for APB, a long standing client of the Firm, on this strategic acquisition which fortifies APB's strong position in the Vietnamese beer market. The depth and breadth of our practice were key drivers, given the complexity of the deal and tight deadlines for the transaction.

08-09-2006

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Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C.

Jaffe Associate Carole BenEzra Appointed To ETA and W.Net Committees
Carole BenEzra, an associate with Southfield-based law firm Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C. has been appointed to the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) Research and Information Resources Committee, as well as the W.net Membership Committee. The announcement was made by Jaffe CEO Richard Zussman.

As a member of the ETA Research and Information Resources Committee, BenEzra will be part of a team that will provide direction for the organization's communications products, including Transaction Trends Magazine, all electronic publications and the ETA website.

As a member of the Women Networking in Electronic Transactions (W.net) Membership Committee, BenEzra will be responsible for identifying and soliciting potential members who show exemplary commitment and achievement in the transactions industry.

BenEzra is a member of the Firm's Business Transaction Group, emphasizing her practice on finance and electronic transactions. She is a 1999 graduate of the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree in business administrations, and a 2002 cum laude graduate of the University of Michigan Law School.

08-09-2006

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Jenner & Block LLP

Firm Obtains Asylum for Mongolian Human Rights Attorney
Jenner & Block recently obtained asylum for a human rights attorney from Mongolia who had been persecuted by the police for handling cases that challenged unconstitutional police practices.

For example, the client challenged the Mongolian government’s so-called “Sober Up” procedure, wherein the police were given broad discretion to arrest and jail civilians suspected of consuming alcohol. According to the client, police violated citizens’ human rights by using excessive physical force against suspects and used the procedure to intimidate and obtain bribes. As a result of the client’s legal challenge, he and his family members received several telephone calls threatening his life. Then, in 2003, two policemen beat the client until he lost consciousness.

Partner Charlotte L. Wager and Associate John K. Min presented persuasive evidence to an immigration official showing that the client’s activities as a human rights attorney reflected his political opinion and subjected him to a reasonable fear of continued persecution if he were to return to Mongolia.

As a result, the Firm’s client was successful at the interview level, and was granted asylum based on his application.

08-09-2006

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Hogan & Hartson LLP

Brussels Lawyer to Speak on Licensing in the EU
BRUSSELS, August 9, 2006 - Hogan & Hartson LLP partner George Metaxas will speak on ""Licensing in the European Union"" at the Practising Law Institute (PLI) 12th Annual Institute on Intellectual Property Law to be held in New York City from September 21-22 and in San Francisco from October 5-6.

08-09-2006

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Jenner & Block LLP

Sacks Among Law Bulletin’s “40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch
Jenner & Block Partner Eric A. Sacks was recently named to the Law Bulletin Publishing Company’s list of “40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch,” which hailed him as “one of the top business litigation and antitrust lawyers in the city” and praised his work on behalf of leading companies like SPX Corporation and Commonwealth Edison.

The annual list honors 40 Illinois attorneys who display “intelligence, passion and a track record of success, a desire to help the community and willingness to work hard.”

Spencer Conard, general patent counsel for SPX, described Mr. Sacks’s legal skills in the article as “a key ingredient” to several “huge wins” for SPX Corporation, including a $44 million damage award in a patent infringement dispute.

Darryl Bradford, General Counsel of Commonwealth Edison called Mr. Sacks “ComEd’s lead outside counsel for antitrust matters.” And, Paul Whitcombe, the Lee County State’s Attorney, complimented Mr. Sacks for being “quite simply, the smartest and most dedicated attorney” he knows.

The profile also highlighted Mr. Sacks’s pro bono work, including his representation of a client who was threatened with being removed from his condominium residence because he had Tourette’s Syndrome. In addition, the editors noted that Mr. Sacks is an active board member of the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI).

08-09-2006

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Williams Mullen, P.C.

Benjamin D. Arden and Sean M. Sullivan Join Williams Mullen's Washington, D.C. Office
Benjamin D. Arden and Sean M. Sullivan have joined Williams Mullen's Washington, D.C. office as associates.

Mr. Arden will practice as a member of the Business and Communications sections, focusing on broadcast media, telecommunications, general business matters, litigation and corporate/regulatory compliance. Mr. Arden is a member of the American Bar Association, the Federal Communications Bar Association and the State Bar of Illinois. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Arizona State University – Tempe and his juris doctor degree, cum laude, from Indiana University School of Law – Bloomington. Mr. Arden is supervised by Julian L. Shepard, a member of the D.C. Bar.

Sean M. Sullivan will practice as a member of the Environmental Section, where he will focus on compliance counseling and auditing, judicial review of government agency regulations, challenges to actions by government entities, environmental due diligence, and permit transfers for large corporate transactions. Mr. Sullivan is a member of the American Bar Association, Section on Natural Resources and Environment, and admitted to practice in the District of Columbia, Florida and Virginia. He received his bachelor of science degree in environmental science, with honors, from the University of Miami and his juris doctor degree, cum laude, from the American University Washington College of Law.

Williams Mullen provides comprehensive legal services to regional, national and international clients. With 250 attorneys and offices in Virginia, Washington, D.C. and London, we deliver innovative solutions to support our clients' diverse business activities. Close working relationships with clients have been the foundation of Williams Mullen's progressive approach to law practice since the firm was founded nearly 100 years ago.

08-09-2006

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