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Goodwin Procter, LLP

Labopharm Files with SEC to Offer 10 Million Common Shares
Labopharm, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced the completion of its U.S. IPO and listing on NASDAQ (symbol: DDSS). The offering, which consisted of approximately 12.6 million common shares and included the exercise in full of the underwriters’ over-allotment option, raised over US$93 million for the company. Merrill Lynch and Banc of America Securities acted as joint book running managers.

Labopharm, based in Montreal and already public on the Toronto Stock Exchange, focuses on developing drugs using Contramid®, its proprietary advanced controlled-release technology. The company’s lead product is a once-daily formulation of the pain reliever Tramadol. The product has received regulatory approval and has been launched in Europe. In the United States, Labopharm has filed with the FDA seeking marketing approval.

The Goodwin Procter team included Corporate partner Larry Wittenberg and associates Michael Bison, Matthew Rowe and Jonathan Ohlsson, together with Intellectual Property partner Duncan Greenhalgh, counsel Nicholas Triano and associates Theresa Kavanaugh and Randall Morin, as well as Tax partner William Whitledge and associate Anna Kuznetsova.

05-03-2006

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Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP

BLB&G Partner Max Berger Presented With the Distinguished Alumnus Award by Baruch College
At the 17th Annual Bernard Baruch Dinner, Senior Founding Partner Max Berger was presented with the Distinguished Alumnus Award by his alma mater, Baruch College.

Mr. Berger graduated from Baruch in 1968 with a B.B.A in Accounting. Both a member of the national honor accounting society and president of the student body, as a student, Mr. Berger was devoted to the school and his commitment has continued since graduation. He is a member of the Board of Trustees at Baruch and serves the academic community of New York City in numerous other capacities.

Mr. Berger has dedicated his career to helping victims of corporate wrongdoing, discrimination and consumer fraud and has worked on some of the largest and most significant litigations in history. He credits his “outstanding education at Baruch with giving [him] the tools and values to achieve [his] success, [stating that] Baruch is truly the brightest star in the City University System.”

Additionally, to honor his commitment to the school, in February 2006, Baruch dedicated a university classroom in his name.

05-03-2006

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Nexsen Pruet Adams & Kleemeier, P.C.

Nexsenpruet.com Named One Of 10 Best Law Firm Sites In Nation
Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier's website, www.nexsenpruet.com, has been named among the nation’s 10 best law firm sites, earning Platinum honors in the 2006-2007 Internet Marketing Attorney (IMA) Awards rankings.

Calling the site ""a well-designed presence,"" the judge specifically cited the site's ease of navigation and good use of photography, concluding Nexsen Pruet's site was: ""A good model to emulate.""

""There’s no doubt the Internet is playing a significant role in helping law firms establish a presence,"" said Leighton Lord, chairman of the board of Nexsen Pruet. ""I'm proud that the experts think we’re going such a good job - and I'm proud of the people here who managed this process and produced such a terrific site.""

Internet Marketing Attorney examined sites from the 250 largest law firms in the nation. The 10 best earned Platinum awards; the second 10, Gold awards; and the third 10, Silver awards.

Judging was based on five criteria: design; the ""look and feel"" of the site; content; the ""quality, quantity, and availability"" of firm information; usability, including navigation and general ease of use; interactivity, including links, subscriptions, and online registration; and ""intangibles"" - those components that did not fit neatly into any category.

Firms could earn a maximum of 10 points in each category, though IMA said it was ""nearly impossible"" to get a perfect score. Nexsen Pruet scored a 41 – including a 9 for design – putting the firm in a tie for No. 7 nationally.

Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier, PLLC is one of the largest law firms in the Carolinas, with more than 170 attorneys and offices in Charlotte and Greensboro, N.C., and in Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Hilton Head, and Myrtle Beach, S.C. Founded in 1945, Nexsen Pruet provides a broad range of legal services to the business community and represents companies and other entities in local, state, national, and international venues.

05-03-2006

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Klinedinst, Attorneys At Law

Klinedinst PC Welcomes Attorney Robert J. Hatem
\KLINEDINST PC is pleased to announce that Robert J. Hatem has joined the law firm as an associate.

Mr. Hatem comes to the firm with a wealth of experience in several practice areas, including construction, products liability, and premises liability. Mr. Hatem has also litigated multi-million dollar class action lawsuits, as well as complex environmental and asbestos claims.

“Robert is a skilled litigator who can produce results,” noted John D. Klinedinst, CEO of Klinedinst PC. “When it comes to complex civil and class action lawsuits, the stakes are incredibly high. His experience defending clients, especially in high-pressure situations, will be a tremendous asset to the firm.”

Mr. Hatem has worked in San Diego since 1997, and worked briefly in the firm’s San Diego offices. However, as part of his new position, Mr. Hatem is relocating to join Klinedinst Los Angeles. A native of the area, he joins a growing contingent of corporate, employment, and entertainment attorneys currently based in the firm's Los Angeles offices.

“Robert takes the time to understand the needs of each client, developing case strategy and communicating with our clients every step of the way,"" added Klinedinst. ""He exemplifies the type of skilled lawyers our clients have come to expect, and we are very pleased to welcome him to the Los Angeles team.”

Mr. Hatem earned his J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and has been a member of the California State Bar since 1996. During law school, he interned at Region 21 of the National Labor Relations Board, and graduated with Dean's List Honors. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from San Diego State University, and has worked as a volunteer with the San Diego District Attorney's Victim/Witness Assistance Program.

Learn more about Mr. Hatem and his background at:

www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/roberthatem/



About Klinedinst

KLINEDINST PC has achieved the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell. We are a full service firm engaged in litigation and transactional law practice throughout California, and serve our clients from offices in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, and Sacramento. For more information about the firm, please visit our ""About"" section online at www.klinedinstlaw.com.

05-03-2006

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Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Attorneys At Law

RKC Associate LaShawnda Jackson Receives The Florida Bar\'s Diversity Award
LaShawnda Jackson – an associate with the law firm of Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell – recently received The Florida Bar’s Diversity Award. The award recognizes Jackson’s efforts and allegiance to creating diversity and for promoting a more diverse workplace. As part of the award, the Young Lawyer’s Division of The Florida Bar will make a monetary donation to her charity of choice.

Jackson practices casualty defense, product liability and insurance coverage with Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell. In addition, she handles personal injury, wrongful death and property damage cases.

Jackson is currently a member of The Florida Bar, the National Bar Association and the Orange County Bar Association, where she is the co-chair of the Head Start Program Committee and Great Oaks Village Project Committee of the Young Lawyers Section. She is also vice president and chairman of the Scholarship Committee for the Paul C. Perkins Bar Association.

05-03-2006

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Poyner & Spruill, L.L.P.

Poyner & Spruill Announces Six New Hires; Expansion in Raleigh and Charlotte Offices
Poyner & Spruill LLP, one of North Carolina’s oldest and largest law firms, today announced they have attracted six new attorneys. Christopher P. Brewer, Kenneth L. Burgess and Meg D. Goldstein all were named Of Counsel with the firm. Brewer and Burgess will practice in the Raleigh office and Goldstein in the Charlotte office.

“We are pleased to be adding depth to the important practice areas of healthcare, banking and real estate, and trust and estates,"" said Bo Dempster, Poyner & Spruill’s managing partner. ""These attorneys help further our overall goal of providing extraordinary legal talent and exceptional service to our clients.""

Chris Brewer joins Poyner & Spruill from the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office where he served as director of North Carolina’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit for 17 years. He is regarded as one of the nation’s most experienced litigators and advisors on governmental enforcement and medical reimbursement issues. “For many of our clients, the intersection of healthcare and eldercare is trending toward issues involving governmental reimbursement, and we are happy to have one of the best-known reimbursement attorneys join our firm,” said Dempster. With many healthcare, long-term care, and rehabilitation center clients, Poyner & Spruill’s client base will have access to Brewer’s foresight and guidance in the increasingly complex body of enforcement, compliance and reimbursement issues.

Ken Burgess re-joins Poyner & Spruill after an almost 20-year absence. Burgess, formerly the Senior Director of Legal Services for the American Health Care Association in Washington, D.C., was most recently with a national California-based healthcare boutique firm. Burgess focuses on legal and planning issues in the long-term health care sphere such as assisted living and nursing facilities. He is a frequent national lecturer and author of articles appearing in the healthcare trade magazine Provider. He is also a Past President of the North Carolina Society of Health Care Attorneys.

Goldstein is a native of Charlotte and has been practicing law for 25 years. She joins the firm from Hamilton Fay Moon Stephens Steele & Martin PLLC and limits her practice to trusts and estates, taxation, charitable giving and not-for-profit entities. She has been named in Best Lawyers in America and North Carolina’s Legal Elite for her work in estate planning and tax planning. She has also been active in the Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community, the Charlotte Jewish Federation and the United Jewish Communities.

In addition to three attorneys named Of Counsel, Poyner & Spruill has also added three new Associate Attorneys.

Shawn J. Richard has become associated with the firm’s banking and financial services section in the Charlotte office. His practice specializes in financial and real estate matters, where he frequently advises developers,government, quasi-governmental bodies, and financial institutions on issues concerning real estate. He received his B.S. from Nicholls State University and his J.D. from Louisiana State University School of Law. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, Richard practiced law in Louisiana. He was most recently an Associate Attorney with Elkins PLC in New Orleans, and is licensed in both Louisiana and North Carolina.

Thomas M. Asmar has become associated with the firm’s employee benefits section in the Charlotte office. He received his B.S. from the University of Illinois and his J.D. from the University of Illinois. He joined the firm from the Chicago office of McDermott, Will & Emery, and is licensed in Illinois and North Carolina.

Michael E. Slipsky has become associated with the firm’s corporate law section in the Raleigh office. He received his B.S. from the University of Utah and his J.D. from the University of North Carolina. He joined the firm from the Chicago office of Dechert LLP, and is licensed in Pennsylvania and North Carolina.

About Poyner & Spruill

Poyner & Spruill LLP is a large, multidisciplinary North Carolina law firm, providing a comprehensive range of business and litigation legal services. The firm has a reputation for professional excellence and client service throughout the Southeast. Poyner & Spruill, one of the largest firms in North Carolina, has over 100 attorneys with offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, Rocky Mount, and Southern Pines. To learn more visit www.poynerspruill.com.

05-03-2006

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McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton Professional Association

McLane Elects Two New Directors
The law firm of McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorneys Anthony Delyani and Cameron Shilling have been elected to be shareholders and directors of the firm.

Tony's experience and practice includes all aspects of business law, including mergers and acquisitions, entity selection and formation, liquidations, financing, taxation, intellectual property, transition planning and equity-based compensation planning.

He has practiced business law since 1985, and prior to joining McLane in 1998 was a partner in a small firm in Andover, Massachusetts. He is dedicated to community service, and has served the wider community as a director of the Somersworth Chamber of Commerce, president and director of Leadership Seacoast and as an adjunct professor of business law at New England College. Tony continues to actively practice in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Cam chairs McLane's employment litigation group as well as the American Bar Association's subcommittee on litigation of trade secrets and non-competition agreements. He is also a member of McLane's business litigation group. His expertise lies in complex business litigation, particularly employment and intellectual property disputes. He is adept at handling trade secret and non-competition suits, electronic discovery issues, commercial and employment contract cases, employment discrimination and harassment complaints, corporate governance matters, and other business disputes. He has an active practice in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and also litigates throughout New England and around the country.

About the McLane Law Firm
Founded in 1919, the McLane Law Firm has grown to the largest full-service law firm in the state of New Hampshire, with offices in Manchester, Concord and Portsmouth. Driven by the firm's depth of sophisticated legal expertise and an unwavering commitment to client service, McLane has built collaborative and lasting relationships with a broad spectrum of domestic and international clients.

05-03-2006

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