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Day Pitney, LLP

Pitney Hardin #1 in New Jersey with 36 Attorneys in 2006 Best Lawyers in America
Pitney Hardin LLP was ranked as the number one law firm in New Jersey, with 36 attorneys in 19 specialties, listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2006. The Best Lawyers in America, representing 57 specialties in all 50 states, is the oldest lawyer-rating publication in the United States and is widely regarded as the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession. The ratings are compiled through a comprehensive peer-review survey in which thousands of preeminent lawyers in the United States confidentially evaluate their peers.

The Best Lawyers in America has gained the respect of the legal profession, the media, and clients as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals anywhere because lawyers are not required or permitted to pay a fee for a basic listing.

Pitney Hardin’s attorneys were ranked in the following specialties: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Antitrust, Banking, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights, Commercial Litigation, Corporate, Employee Benefits, Environmental, Family, Franchise Law, Information Technology, Labor & Employment, Mass Tort, Mergers & Acquisitions, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Securities, Trusts & Estates, and White-Collar Criminal Defense.

03-27-2006

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Carlton Fields

Defense Verdict for Carlton Fields\' Client Pepperidge Farm Against Former Distributor
a Seminole County jury rendered a defense verdict in favor of Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated in a case brought by a former distributor for breach of contract and fraudulent inducement.

Plaintiff Frank Ruperto claimed that his son's distributorship was wrongfully terminated and that he was induced to sell his distributorship. Plaintiff also brought defamation claims against Pepperidge Farm. Circuit Court Judge Debra Nelson entered a directed verdict on the defamation claim following the close of Plaintiff's case. Plaintiff sought damages in excess of $450,000. Pepperidge Farm was represented by Carlton Fields Orlando Shareholder, David E. Cannella and Tampa Associate, Lori Baggett.

03-27-2006

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Wiley, Rein & Fielding, L.L.P.

Wiley Rein & Fielding Partner Quoted on \"Clawback\" Provision in Anti-Dumping Case
Wiley Rein & Fielding International Trade partner Eileen P. Bradner was quoted in the New Hampshire Union Leader on Japanese retaliatory legislation that could affect printing press maker and WRF client Goss International. Goss had won a $31.6 million anti-dumping judgment in the United States against Japanese competitor TKS, but under the retaliatory law, Goss' Japanese subsidiary may be forced to pay back any money TKS pays as a result. While Japanese officials claim the U.S. antidumping law central to the case is in violation of World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements, WRF has argued on behalf of Goss that the U.S. has fully complied with the WTO rulings and should urge Japan to repeal the retaliatory law.

""It is Goss' position that the U.S. government should have opposed [the legislation] more strongly and even today should be insisting that Japan repeals it,"" said Ms. Bradner.
""The U.S. did comply with the WTO ruling, the U.S. repealed a domestic statute that has been on the books for 90 years and came into compliance with its GATT obligations, and if Japan did not like the way the U.S. complied, it could seek arbitration in the WTO.

03-27-2006

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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

AS WORK RELATED WEB BLOGS PROLIFERATE, NEW NATIONAL SURVEY FINDS FEW EMPLOYERS ARE PREPARED FOR THE IMPACT
Millions of adults in the United States have created personal web logs (or “blogs”) in which they chronicle their lives, share political and social views and discuss their employers and work. While millions of workers - as many as 5% of the American workforce by some estimates - engage in blogging, the latest survey by the Employment Law Alliance (ELA) is reporting that only about 15% of employers have policies that specifically address work-related blogging.

Michael S. Glassman, a partner in the Labor & Employment Department of Dinsmore & Shohl, says, “blogging not only presents a wide array of personnel issues, but it also raises many legal challenges for employers. Employers need to be aware of the proliferation of blogging by employees and analyze what kind of policies may be appropriate for their particular workplaces.”

Glassman, who has represented employers in all aspects of labor and employment law for more than 25 years, says that the issues blogging presents for employers are numerous and often complex. He cites as one example the issue of just how far an employer should or legally can go in prohibiting employees from blogging about their employer even though the blogging takes place outside the workplace on the employees’ own time with the employees’ own equipment. Glassman noted that “balancing an employer’s legitimate business interests with its employees’ off-duty conduct and privacy can be tricky and has generated considerable controversy and debate.” Employees may also use blogs to promote racist, sexist, religious or other discriminatory messages which co-workers may read. Should an employer consider policies governing these kinds of off-duty conduct? Glassman believes they should.

While employee blogging can negatively reflect on the employer, other employees, customers or vendors, employers sometimes believe that certain kinds of blogging actually may be beneficial and have incorporated provisions into their policies that permit blogging favorable to the employer. For example, some employers view positive statements on employees’ personal blogs about the company, its products or as a place to work a definite plus.

The ELA telephone poll of 1,000 adults, with a confidence interval of +/- 4%, was conducted over the weekend of January 22, 2006. Besides finding that 5% of American workers maintain personal blogs and that only 15% of their employers have a policy directly addressing blogging activities, it also revealed that:

* 59% of employees believe employers should be allowed to discipline or terminate workers who post confidential or proprietary information concerning the employer
* 55% think employers should be allowed to discipline or terminate employees who post damaging, embarrassing, negative information about the employer
* 23% support fellow workers being free to post criticism or satire about employers, co-workers, supervisors, customers, or clients without fear of discipline

Of the employees polled who work for a company with a blogging policy:

* 62% say the policy prohibits posting any employer-related information
* 60% say the policy discourages employees from criticizing or making negative comments against the employer
* 58% say the regulations deal with all blogging regardless of content.

Glassman further observed that while the law in this area has not caught up with the new technology, each employer at a minimum still should analyze the issue of employee blogging and determine what is the best approach for its workplace. At the very least, employers should have a clear policy that puts employees on notice of what and what is not acceptable and the consequences for not adhering to the policy. Failure by the employer to be proactive in this regard, Glassman concluded, not only could result in the employer not being prepared to properly address a situation when it arises, but also could create potential legal liability.
Dinsmore & Shohl is a full-service law firm with more than 280 attorneys who counsel clients on a local, regional, national and international basis. The Firm has offices in Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton, Ohio; Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Charleston and Morgantown, West Virginia. For additional information, please visit www.dinslaw.com.

03-27-2006

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Crowell & Moring LLP

C&M Capitolink Adds Two Partners, Grows Government Relations Capabilities in Emerging Chemicals, Defense, and International Policy Sectors
Government relations firm C&M Capitolink LLC, a subsidiary of the international law firm Crowell & Moring LLP, is pleased to announce the addition of new partners Patrick J. Donnelly, Ph.D. and Paul D. Behrends. Donnelly joins from his position as executive vice president and chief operating officer of CropLife America , the largest trade association for the pesticide industry, and previous leadership positions in the chemical industry. Behrends, a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, brings 15 years of senior public policy expertise from experience on Capitol Hill and in the private sector as a government relations professional. These additions signal continued strategic growth at Capitolink, which has nearly doubled in size in the last two years.

“We are pleased that Pat and Paul have joined us, and their stellar career history and reputation among clients is what makes them a perfect fit for us. They broaden our client base and add depth of experience in the chemical, biotechnology, international policy, and defense sectors, where technical expertise plays such a strong role in successful government relations,” said John Thorne, Ph.D., president of C&M Capitolink.

While at CropLife, Donnelly was responsible for leadership of federal and state legislative and regulatory affairs, communications, and administrative functions on behalf of the association, which represents many of the largest chemical companies in the world. His experience includes creating and effectively implementing strategic initiatives relating to global issues management, science and regulatory policy, government relations, and other matters.

“At CropLife I saw first-hand the outstanding service C&M Capitolink provides its clients. It is exciting to be part of an organization that provides such meaningful client service every day, and part of a group of individuals who make up such a seasoned and close-knit team,” said Donnelly.

Behrends has served both on Capitol Hill and in the private sector as a government relations professional, focusing on international policy and security matters. His government work has included serving as senior advisor for International Relations and National Security Affairs for Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA).

The C&M Capitolink hires are part of ongoing strategic growth at the firm, which in the last year has also welcomed partner Mike Gill and senior associate Amie Brown.

Since 1993, Capitolink, and later C&M Capitolink, a Crowell & Moring LLP subsidiary, have provided expert technical, policy development, and public affairs services to clients seeking government relations, consulting, and lobbying assistance before the U.S. Congress and federal agencies. The group has extensive experience working in the industry, having served as staff for individual members of the U.S. House and Senate, House and Senate Committees, and in leadership roles in the Executive Branch on both sides of the aisle.

Crowell & Moring LLP is a full-service law firm with more than 300 attorneys practicing in litigation, antitrust, government contracts, corporate, intellectual property and more than 40 other practice areas. More than two-thirds of the firm's attorneys regularly litigate disputes on behalf of domestic and international corporations, start-up businesses, and individuals. Crowell & Moring's extensive client work ranges from advising on one of the world's largest telecommunications mergers to representing governments and corporations on international arbitration matters. Based in Washington, D.C., the firm also has offices in Brussels, California and London.

03-27-2006

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Winstead, Sechrest & Minick, P.C.

Winstead Sponsors Finalist Reception for the Rice University Business Plan Competition
The Rice University Business Plan Competition (RBPC) scheduled for Mar. 30 – Apr. 1 has become one the largest intercollegiate competitions in the United States. It features 36 teams from top MBA programs competing for over $200,000 in prizes. The three-day competition simulates the real-world process of entrepreneurs soliciting start-up funds from early-stage investors and venture capital firms. This year, the Finalist Reception on Mar. 31 will be hosted by Winstead Sechrest & Minick P.C., and Shareholders Jeff Harder and Robert Shaddox will serve as judges for the practice rounds.

""This competition brings the brightest young business minds together and I'm thrilled to be a part of this great opportunity that allows the exchange of ideas and the advancement of technology entrepreneurship,"" said Harder.

""I look forward to serving as a judge for this event and I anticipate hearing the business plans these students will present."" Shaddox adds, ""It is an honor to work with the Rice Alliance and contribute to this exceptional educational and entrepreneurial experience.""

The judges for RBPC are selected by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship based on their expertise in investing and entrepreneurship and their interest in supporting early stage entrepreneurs. They participate by invitation only. The competition is hosted by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship and Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management at Rice University, one of the world's leading business schools.

Harder, recently named managing shareholder of The Woodland's Office of Winstead, represents and advises companies and investors, including venture capitalists, in complex corporate matters such as public and private financings, initial public offerings, tender offers, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate partner and license transactions. He has been active in The Woodlands and Houston communities, participating in organizations such as the South Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce and the Rice Alliance. Harder received his J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law and his B.A. from Valparaiso University in Indiana.

Shaddox practices law specializing in intellectual property at Winstead's Houston Office. He represents clients in diverse areas of nanotechnology, materials science, bioengineering and medical devices. Shaddox is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Houston Intellectual Property Law Association and he is registered before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He received his J.D. from University of Houston Law Center and his B.S. from Rice University.

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.

For more information on the Rice University Business Plan Competition visit: http://www.alliance.rice.edu/alliance/RBPC.asp

Jeff Harder Bio: http://www.winstead.com/findanattorney/bio.asp?ID=566

Robert Shaddox Bio: http://www.winstead.com/findanattorney/bio.asp?ID=412

03-27-2006

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Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC

Pamela Rothenberg Named to Prestigious Real Estate Group
Pamela Rothenberg, a real estate lawyer and the office managing member* of the Washington, D.C., office of Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC, was recently named a member of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL).

The prestigious, invitation-only organization includes only 900 attorneys in the entire nation. ACREL admits only distinguished real estate practitioners who, in addition to their outstanding work for their clients, also devote substantial time and effort to educating the bar and the public about real estate law and make efforts to improve that area of law by teaching, writing, working in the organized bar, working toward the passage of legislation, or otherwise performing public service.

Six other members of Womble Carlyle, as well as one inactive member, are already members of ACREL. Rothenberg is the first woman at Womble Carlyle to be named a member of the group.

Rothenberg's qualifications include her longtime pro bono work for N Street Village, a D.C. social service agency that helps homeless women and girls, her recognition in 2005 by the Washington Business Journal as one of the top five real estate lawyers in the Washington metropolitan area, and her having published 38 articles in a variety of professional and trade journals since 1998.

""Pam is certainly one of the outstanding real estate lawyers in the D.C. area and in the nation,"" said Womble Carlyle Managing Member Keith Vaughan. ""This honor simply recognizes her devotion to client service and to the improvement of the law.""

Rothenberg said, ""I am very pleased to be elected to this college. That's the best kind of recognition -- to be honored by one's peers for the work that one has done over a long period of time.""

About Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC
A full-service business law firm, Womble Carlyle ranks among AmLaw's 100 leading firms in the country and is a top law firm for companies doing business in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states. The firm is the 2003 recipient of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund Corporate Leadership Award, making Womble Carlyle the first law firm ever to receive the highest honor given to a company in recognition of its support of the Fund and its 45 member institutions.

Womble Carlyle operates in four states and the District of Columbia with nearly 550 attorneys in nine offices located in Atlanta, GA; Greenville, SC; Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Research Triangle Park, and Winston-Salem, NC; Washington, DC; and Tysons Corner, VA.

*In the organizational structure of a Professional Limited Liability Company, the term ""member"" is equivalent to the term ""partner"" in general partnership law firms.

03-27-2006

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