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Fasken, Martineau & Du Moulin, L.L.P.

Now available: Personal Information Protection Act - British Columbia and Alberta: Quick Reference - 2006 Edition
Do you know what personal employee information can or must be kept by the employer; what the information can be used for; and with whom it can be shared? The Personal Information Protection Act governs the collection, disclosure, enforcement rules, process and use of personal information by organizations.

Co-authored by Lorene Novakowski of our Vancouver office, Personal Information Protection Act - British Columbia and Alberta - Quick Reference 2006 Edition is the ideal resource for every HR professional in B.C. or Alberta. Be prepared. Be protected. Understand this important new privacy legislation.

For more information on this guide, including how to order, click here

01-24-2006

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Fasken, Martineau & Du Moulin, L.L.P.

A new Conservative government in Canada: Implications for competition law and foreign investment review
Antitrust Competition & Marketing Bulletin - January 2006

The election of a new government in Canada led by Stephen Harper of the Conservative Party comes at a time of considerable debate about the future directions for competition law and policy in Canada.

In this Bulletin, we have reviewed the January 2006 Election Platform, March 2005 Policy Declaration and past positions of the Conservative Party and its predecessor, the Canadian Alliance Party for clues about the possible future directions for Canadian competition law and foreign investment review under a Conservative Federal Government.

To view our detailed discussion of this subject (as a PDF file), please click HERE.

For more information on the subject of this Bulletin, please contact Mark A. A. Warner at mwarner@tor.fasken.com, Anthony F. Baldanza at abaldanza@tor.fasken.com or Aaron J. Stefan at astefan@tor.fasken.com.

01-24-2006

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Dorsey & Whitney, L.L.P.

Bruce Shnider Named President of Emergency Foodshelf Network Board
MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 24, 2006) — Bruce Shnider has been named president of the Emergency Foodshelf Network (EFN) board of directors. He is a partner in the Minneapolis office of law firm Dorsey & Whitney.

"With great excitement, I want to congratulate Bruce on becoming president of EFN's board of directors,” said Tim Barnes, EFN executive director. “I believe our board will benefit greatly from his leadership and counsel as our organization continues to expand its services throughout the metro and greater Minnesota."

The Emergency Foodshelf Network is a nonprofit organization that collects, warehouses and distributes high quality food and essential support services to Minnesota hunger relief organizations. The EFN network of 180 member agencies provide more than seven million pounds of nonperishable, perishable and prepared food to more than one million individuals annually.

“I’m privileged to have been involved with Emergency Foodshelf Network for many years. It’s an honor to help lead its Minnesota hunger relief initiatives,” said Shnider.

In his legal practice, Shnider focuses on federal income taxation, including executive compensation, structured financing/securitizations, and mergers and acquisitions. He also provides general tax advice to investment banking companies, venture capital funds, financial institutions and public companies.

01-24-2006

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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP ATTORNEY MICHAEL J. NEWMAN APPOINTED TO SERVE ON WVXU/WGUC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CINCINNATI) Michael Newman, an attorney at the law firm of Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, has been appointed to the Community Board of Cincinnati Public Radio. Cincinnati Public Radio operates the WVXU and WGUC public radio stations. Mr. Newman practices Labor & Employment law in the state and federal courts.

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.

01-24-2006

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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP ATTORNEY MICHAEL J. NEWMAN APPOINTED TO SERVE ON WVXU/WGUC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(CINCINNATI) Michael Newman, an attorney at the law firm of Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, has been appointed to the Community Board of Cincinnati Public Radio. Cincinnati Public Radio operates the WVXU and WGUC public radio stations. Mr. Newman practices Labor & Employment law in the state and federal courts.

01-24-2006

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Davis Polk & Wardwell

Western Refining, Inc. IPO
Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Banc of America Securities LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Bear Stearns & Co. Inc. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated as underwriters in connection with the initial public offering of 25,875,000 shares of common stock of Western Refining, Inc. for approximately $440 million. The common shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Western Refining, Inc., headquartered in El Paso, Texas, is an independent crude oil refiner and marketer of refined products, operating primarily in the Southwest region of the United States, including Arizona, New Mexico and West Texas.

The Davis Polk corporate team included partner Michael Kaplan and associates Maurice Blanco, David Dorfman and Bradley Mitchell of the New York office. Counsel Marcie A. Goldstein and legal assistant Peggy Ann Petercsak of the New York office provided NASD advice. Partner Michael Mollerus and associate Brian Radigan of the New York office provided tax advice in connection with the transaction. Partner Gail A. Flesher provided advice with respect to environmental matters. Christina Krause of the New York office was the legal assistant on the transaction.

01-24-2006

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Davis Polk & Wardwell

Western Refining, Inc. IPO
Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Banc of America Securities LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Bear Stearns & Co. Inc. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated as underwriters in connection with the initial public offering of 25,875,000 shares of common stock of Western Refining, Inc. for approximately $440 million. The common shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Western Refining, Inc., headquartered in El Paso, Texas, is an independent crude oil refiner and marketer of refined products, operating primarily in the Southwest region of the United States, including Arizona, New Mexico and West Texas.

The Davis Polk corporate team included partner Michael Kaplan and associates Maurice Blanco, David Dorfman and Bradley Mitchell of the New York office. Counsel Marcie A. Goldstein and legal assistant Peggy Ann Petercsak of the New York office provided NASD advice. Partner Michael Mollerus and associate Brian Radigan of the New York office provided tax advice in connection with the transaction. Partner Gail A. Flesher provided advice with respect to environmental matters. Christina Krause of the New York office was the legal assistant on the transaction.

01-24-2006

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