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Kitch, Drutchas, Wagner, DeNardis & Valitutti, P.C.

Mark Wisniewski testifies before Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee regarding Asbestos Bill
Mark Wisniewski, head of the Kitch firm's mass tort litigation practice, testified before the Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee regarding Senate Bill No. 1123.

This bill would amend the Judiciary Act of 1961 and add provisions regarding asbestos- and silica-related personal injury actions. Specifically, the bill would require persons exposed to asbestos or silica to meet certain medical criteria before they would be able to assert a claim. With over 15 years of wide-ranging experience in asbestos litigation, Mr. Wisniewski was able to provide the committee with both a local and national perspective regarding asbestos personal injury actions.

Mr. Wisniewski is also scheduled to testify before the Michigan House of Representatives regarding the House companion bill, House Bill 5851.

03-28-2006

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Carlton Fields

M. Derek Harris and Catherine Salinas Join Carlton Fields in the Atlanta Office
Atlanta - The law firm of Carlton Fields is pleased to announce that M. Derek Harris and Catherine Salinas have joined the Atlanta office as associates in the Firm’s Business Litigation and Trade Regulation Practice Group.

Prior to joining Carlton Fields, Harris was an associate for Jones Day in Atlanta , Georgia from 2002 to 2006 where he practiced in the areas of products liability, government regulation, antitrust, and general litigation. Harris received his J.D. in 2002 from Georgetown University Law Center and his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1999 from the University of Delaware with a Major in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Legal Studies.

Prior to joining Carlton Fields, Salinas served as a law clerk for Willis B. Hunt, Jr., the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia in Atlanta , Georgia from 2002 to 2006. Salinas received her J.D., with honors in 1994 from the University of Texas School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish in 1990 from Emory University .

03-28-2006

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Winstead, Sechrest & Minick, P.C.

Bud Arnot and Talmage Boston Present a New Approach to Appellate Mediation
lawyer's challenge: increase settlement success rates when mediating pending appeals. The solution: incorporate a non-binding opinion from a former appellate judge delivered to both parties at the outset of the mediation. The benefit: the non-binding opinion can serve as a crystal ball, showing both parties their fate if they fail to achieve settlement at mediation.

The Appellate Practice Group at Winstead Sechrest & Minick P.C. has created a new, two-tiered approach to alternative dispute resolution that taps the power of their three appellate practitioners who have extensive judicial experience either on the Texas Supreme Court or the Texas Court of Appeals, or both. ""We begin the mediation with a brief mock argument to one of Winstead's three judges, Craig Enoch, John Hill, or Bud Arnot,"" explains Talmage Boston, a shareholder who is board certified in Civil Appellate Law. ""The judge then delivers a non-binding opinion and gives the parties the opportunity to ask questions about the opinion.""

Boston says the next step is to commence settlement negotiations in a session led by one of Winstead's mediators. ""We can't guarantee that the non-binding opinion delivered by our judges will match the exact outcome of the case if settlement is not achieved at mediation, but we believe it is accurate to suggest that the decision of our former judge, who has written hundreds of Texas appellate opinions and knows several of the current judges on the applicable appeals court, will be similar.""

So firmly does Boston believe in this new approach, that he and Arnot have approached multiple Courts of Appeal & appellate lawyers who, according to Boston, all seem receptive to the idea. They are also scheduled to present their approach to the annual meeting of the Association of Attorney Mediators, scheduled for Mar. 31-Apr. 1 in Little Rock, Arkansas where approximately 100 attendees from Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Virginia, Florida and Ohio will have the opportunity to hear about Winstead's new approach to appellate mediation and ask questions.

""I believe using this approach will greatly enhance the settlement success rate of appellate mediations,"" said Boston. ""Discussing the review with a former appellate justice gives the attorneys a much deeper insight into their case while it's pending an appeal. Even if the mediation doesn't end in a settlement, this process provides an analysis of their case from a judicial perspective that will help them prepare any future reply briefs and oral arguments in a much more incisive manner.""

Arnot agrees and adds, ""Parties who win at trial are sometimes unrealistically confident of winning an appeal. I believe this new approach helps reduce that over confidence, helping clients approach settlement negotiation more realistically and directing them to a better final business result in ending litigation.""

Winstead Sechrest & Minick P.C. is among the largest business law firms in Texas. With more than 300 attorneys, the Firm provides regional, national and international clients access to a broad range of business legal services representing more than 30 practice areas. Winstead has offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and The Woodlands, Texas; and Washington, D.C. For detailed information about Winstead, visit www.winstead.com.

William ""Bud"" Arnot profile: www.winstead.com/findanattorney/bio.asp?ID=638

Talmage Boston profile: www.winstead.com/findanattorney/bio.asp?ID=42

Information on the Association of Attorney-Mediators: www.attorney-mediators.org/seminar.cfm

03-28-2006

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Stinson, Morrison & Hecker, L.L.P.

Firm Donates Space to Innocence Project
As published in the February 2006 issue of the Kansas City Business Journal. Posted with permission.

Stinson Morrison Hecker donates space to Innocence Project

SMH provides office space and legal assistance to the Midwest Innocence Project, a fledgling organization that works to free falsely-accused prisoners. Attorneys Byron Beck and Dave Everson are both active in the organization.

03-28-2006

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Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP

Erin Dickinson Joins Michael Best’s Litigation Team
The Litigation Practice Group of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is pleased to announce that Erin Dickinson has joined the Milwaukee office as a litigation associate. Ms.Dickinson is a trial attorney and has handled a wide variety of complex civil litigation and appellate matters, including health care litigation and medical malpractice defense, products liability, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, general commercial litigation, intellectual property and toxic tort litigation. Additionally, she has experience representing health care providers before various licensing boards and administrative agencies. Ms.Dickinson has worked in all aspects of trial and appellate practice in state and federal courts and has successfully defended cases to jury verdict. Prior to joining Michael Best, Ms. Dickinson practiced with the law firm of Germer, Gertz, Beaman and Brown, LLP in Austin, Texas.

Ms. Dickinson serves on the Boards of the American Lung Association and Travis County Women Lawyer’s Association and is a member of a number of Bar Associations, as well as the Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association. She is a graduate of University of Texas Schoold of Law (J.D., 2000) and received her undergraduate degree, with honors, from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1996. Ms.Dickinson is licensed to practice in Wisconsin, Texas and Missouri.

About Michael Best

Founded in 1848, Michael Best has earned its reputation as a leading Midwestern law firm. The firm has more than 250 attorneys in six office locations, including Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha and Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois and Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. The firm provides a full range of legal services to clients on a local, regional, national and global basis. The firm’s main areas of practice are intellectual property and intellectual property litigation; corporate, health care, labor & employment, land & resources (environmental and real estate), litigation, tax, and wealth planning.

Michael Best is the exclusive Wisconsin member of Lex Mundi, the world’s leading association of independent law firms. Visit www.lexmundi.com for more information. The firm is also a member of the China Alliance. The China Alliance is a unique arrangement established by four leading independent law firms in response to the increasing importance of China to the global marketplace and to North American businesses. Visit www.china-alliance.com for more information

03-28-2006

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Hinshaw & Culbertson, L.L.P.

Donald L. Mrozek, Chairman of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP for 17 Years, Elected to Another Three-Year Term
Donald L. Mrozek, Chairman of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP for the past 17 years, has been elected to serve another term as the firm’s Chairman. Beginning on June 1, 2006, Mrozek will take the helm for another three years, leading a firm of more than 425 lawyers located in 27 offices coast to coast.

""Under the leadership of Don, Hinshaw continues to flourish even in the most competitive of times,” said firm Managing Partner J. William Roberts. “Given this stunning achievement, it is not surprising that there was unanimous consent that Don should continue at the helm. The partners are confident that he will continue to lead the firm to greater progress and growth.""

“During Don's tenure, the firm has not only grown in revenue, lawyers, offices and profitability, but in the complexity and diversity of work done for clients,” said Hinshaw’s Executive Director Paul Boken. “I am confident that during Don’s next three years, the firm will see more of the same.”

According to Boken, between 1989 and 2006, the firm’s revenue increased from $50 million to $150 million. In addition, increases were realized in the number of lawyers, going from 288 to 425 (roughly a 50% increase), and capital partner earnings, moving up from $212,000 to $475,000. Also significant is that Hinshaw has successfully transitioned from what was primarily an Illinois firm with offices in St Louis, Milwaukee, and two in Florida, to a national firm with 27 offices in 12 states.

Donald L. Mrozek joined Hinshaw 33 years ago, in 1973. Throughout his career, he has devoted a substantial portion of his practice to the monitoring and direct handling of fidelity bond claims; the defense of directors’ and officers’ liability actions; coverage disputes concerning director and officer liability; fiduciary liability and fidelity bond claims; surety claims; professional liability matters; the conducting of internal, independent investigations involving allegations of fraud or misconduct for corporations and insurers; and reinsurance disputes. His depth of experience and stellar reputation have earned him numerous speaking engagements in these areas.

Among his numerous professional activities, Mr. Mrozek has served as Vice Chairman of the Fidelity and Surety Committee of the American Bar Association, a member of the Fidelity and Surety Committee of the International Association of Defense Counsel, Chairman of the Business Litigation Committee for the International Association of Defense Counsel and Chairman of the Defense Research Institute’s Professional Liability Committee. He serves on the advisory council for DePaul University Law School, receiving the Certificate of Appreciation Award in 1997, and as Vice Chairman for DePaul University Cornerstone Campaign. His community activities include sponsoring the American Cancer Society “Hoops for Life” event, serving as president of the Board of Directors for Josephinum High School, and serving as a member of the Board of Directors for the Hinsdale Hospital Foundation and a member of the Leadership Committee of El Valor.

Mr. Mrozek received his B.S.E. from Northwestern University in 1969 and his J.D., cum laude, from DePaul University in 1973.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a national law firm with 425 lawyers in 27 offices coast-to-coast. The firm offers a full-service practice, with an emphasis in commercial and defense litigation, corporate, environmental, employment and construction law, as well as the representation of professionals in their liability matters. The firm provides services to a range of clients in financial services, construction, health care, not-for-profit, insurance, legal, manufacturing, real estate, retail, transportation and other industries. Firm clients also include government agencies, municipalities and schools.

Hinshaw was founded in 1934. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, and maintains offices in 12 states: Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Wisconsin.

03-28-2006

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

Buchanan Ingersoll Shareholder Gerald Sherman Quoted in Washington Post Tax Article
"Buchanan Ingersoll shareholder Gerald H. Sherman was quoted in the March 15, 2006, edition of the Washington Post in an article about the recent Washington, D.C., Superior Court ruling that the district is illegally taxing business owners who live in the city's suburbs.

The ruling stated that the district was breaking federal law by applying the city's unincorporated business franchise tax to partnerships with investors who live in the Washington suburbs.

While the ruling makes the district more attractive to investors, the investors who live in the city limits will be forced to pay taxes that others do not.

""It's an invitation to step out"" of the district, Sherman told the Post.
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03-28-2006

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