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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig Expands its Intellectual Property Practice with the Addition of Scott E. Thompson in New York
Greenberg Traurig, LLP announced today that Scott E. Thompson has joined the New York office as a shareholder in the Intellectual Property Practice. Thompson, with more than 20 years of Intellectual Property Law experience, joins the firm from GlaxoSmithKline where he was a Vice-President, Global Trademarks. Prior to Glaxo, he was Vice-President and Associate General Counsel at Colgate-Palmolive, the Assistant General Counsel - Trademarks at Philip Morris and in private practice.

Mr. Thompson will be focusing his practice in a variety of areas. He will be advising clients on global cost effective trademark management including the establishment of in-house capabilities and outsourcing opportunities, IP audits, enhancing IP value, internal and external cost management programs, clearance and filing programs, global anti-counterfeiting enforcement and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. He will be working in the area of domestic and international litigation and appeals and strategic management of multi-country complex IP lawsuits. He will also represent clients in administrative proceedings such as global trademark prosecution, opposition and cancellation actions and proceedings before advertising self-regulatory bodies. In regard to transactional matters, Mr. Thompson will provide advice on and negotiate international acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and licensing deals.

“Scott’s background working in-house along with his extensive experience in trademark management and cost management adds to the capacity and scope of our New York and National practice, thereby enhancing our ability to serve our clients.” said Paul Sutton, Co-Chair of the National Intellectual Property Practice. “

“Bringing Scott to Greenberg Traurig will add significant talent to our already top ranked trademark practice. This is an important step as we expand our representation of clients by continuing to bring together a vast network of resources to obtain, monitor, enforce and leverage trademarks and trade dress worldwide,” said Richard A. Rosenbaum, President.

Mr. Thompson is an active member of the International Trademark Association and currently serves as a member of the INTA Programs Committee. He formerly served as an officer, Secretary and as Treasurer and as a member of the INTA’s Board of Directors as well as on the editorial board of Trademark Reporter and as the Chairman, Board of Governors of the Brand Names Educational Foundation. He received his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and a B.S. from Cornell University.

Pertinent GT Biographies: Richard A. Rosenbaum, Paul J. Sutton, Scott E. Thompson

09-18-2007

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig's Chicago Office Named Top Illinois Firm in Real Estate
The Legal 500 US - Volume IV recognized Greenberg Traurig as being among the top firms in Illinois in the area of Real Estate. The Chicago office was named a leader in the following categories:

* Transactions and Finance
* Land Use and Zoning

Additionally, the Guide recognized Chicago Real Estate shareholders Corey Light (Transactions and Finance) and Mark McCombs (Land Use and Zoning).

The Legal 500 US - Volume IV: Real Estate, Labor and Employment, and Tax is the fourth of four guides covering the U.S. legal market. The guide provides independent and unbiased commentary on pre-eminent law firms, and lawyers, in the world’s strongest and most competitive legal market.

Pertinent GT Biographies: Corey E. Light, Mark J. McCombs

09-18-2007

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig Expands its Reorganization and Bankruptcy Practice with the Addition of John W. Weiss in New York
Greenberg Traurig, LLP announced today that John W. Weiss has joined the New York office as a shareholder in the Business Reorganization and Bankruptcy Practice. He will focus on representing debtors, official and unofficial committees, secured creditors, unsecured creditors, lessors and lessees of both real and personal property, and other parties in interest in bankruptcy proceedings. Mr. Weiss also has experience representing defendants in avoidance actions, and professionals with respect to bankruptcy retention and fee related issues.

“John’s presence will augment our full range of bankruptcy services and represents an important step in our commitment to expand our Business Reorganization and Bankruptcy practice in New York,” said Nancy Mitchell, who chairs the New York Business Reorganization, and Bankruptcy Practice.

“Bringing John to Greenberg Traurig will add significant talent to our already extensive national and local Business Reorganization and Bankruptcy capabilities. We are excited to have him join our team,” said Richard A. Rosenbaum, President.”

Mr. Weiss received his J.D. from The Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University and a B.A. from the Ohio State University.

09-18-2007

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Venable Baetjer & Howard

Venable Adds Three Federal Contractor M&A Transactions to 2007 Tally
Venable LLP's Government Contractor Services Group today announced its representation of government contractors involved in three recently closed merger and acquisition transactions. These transactions follow the eight closed transactions Venable announced in July, bringing to 11 the number of successful government contractor M&A transactions in which Venable has advised clients thus far in 2007.

The transactions include:

* Representation of the Potomac Management Group, Inc. (PMG) in its $16.5 million sale to ATS Corporation (OTCBB: ATCT) (ATSC), with an additional $1.5 million in contingent consideration based on achievement of future revenue targets. ATSC provides information technology solutions to federal, state and local governments. PMG provides government and commercial clients with expertise and assistance in global maritime operations, regulations, and program management. The closing of the transaction was announced September 4.

Joe Schmelter, partner and co-chair of Venable’s Government Contractor Services Group, led the Venable team representing PMG. The team also included Bill Walsh (partner), John Wilhelm (partner), Norman Lencz (partner), Monica Grande (associate) and Peter Riesen (associate).

* Representation of Alion Science and Technology Corporation in its acquisition of LogConGroup, Inc. Alion provides technology solutions to customers in government and industry. LogConGroup provides logistics solutions, including RFID and Automatic Identification Technology solutions to U.S. Army and Joint Forces Depots. Alion announced the deal August 13. Terms were not disclosed.

Venable attorneys handling the transaction included Wallace Christner (partner) Scott Hommer (partner) and AJ Zottola (associate)

* Representation of Advanced Concepts, Inc. (ACI) in its sale to L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: ID) for approximately $72 million, with an additional $6 million in contingent consideration based on achievement of key performance thresholds. L-1 offers products and solutions for protecting and securing personal identities and assets. ACI provides information technology and network security solutions, and systems engineering and development services, for the U.S. Intelligence and military communities. The closing was announced July 30.

Venable attorneys handling the deal included Joe Schmelter (partner), Jimmy Dvorak (partner), Scott Hommer (partner), AJ Zottola (associate) and Brian Masterson (associate).

09-18-2007

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Thompson & Knight LLP

T&K Attorneys Selected for Lawdragon's 500 Leading Lawyers in America
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight congratulates John H. Martin and Jeffrey A. Zlotky on being named by the legal services information company Lawdragon to its list of "Leading Lawyers in America." In its third annual guide, "The Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America" lists the nation's best legal professionals, including private lawyers, legal academics, non-profit attorneys, government lawyers, and judges in the U.S. The Lawdragon 500 represents less than 0.01 percent of the legal profession, and the company describes its list as the most elite group of legal professionals compiled in the country.

To select this prestigious group, Lawdragon's editorial staff conducts extensive research and calls thousands of legal professionals to solicit their opinions about who are the best lawyers. They then combine this research with votes collected through their online ballots to produce the Lawdragon 500 print magazine and online listing.

This year, Lawdragon also published the list of finalists for this honor because of the overwhelming response they received through the nomination process and the quality of attorneys selected as finalists. The following are Thompson & Knight attorneys who have been honored as Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers and Finalists:

Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers
John H. Martin
Jeffrey A. Zlotky

Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyer Finalists
Dallas Parker
Ricky A. Raven
Peter J. Riley
Harry M. Roberts Jr.
Jonathan B. Shoebotham
Bruce S. Sostek

09-18-2007

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Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP

SNL Financial: Steve Ornstein Quoted on Subprime Mortgage Market Turmoil
Steve Ornstein was quoted in the article, "Subprime's ebb and flow," regarding the subprime mortgage market turmoil discussed at the 2007 Mortgage-Backed Securities Due Diligence Conference sponsored by Securities Industry Financial Markets Association. Steve said, "Rising home prices compounded the problem as it allowed borrowers to use their homes as a "piggy bank." ...[T]he essence of many problems facing the industry is fraud. [Will] the proposed suitability requirements in Congress actually decrease instances of fraud[?]"

09-18-2007

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Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, L.L.P.

SQUIRE SANDERS EXPANDS SCOPE OF GLOBAL IDR PRACTICE
Global law firm Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. continues to expand its preeminent international dispute resolution practice. The firm has announced that prominent IDR lawyers Pedro J. Martinez-Fraga, C. Ryan Reetz and Roderick J. Cowper have joined the firm as partners. Martinez-Fraga and Reetz join Squire Sanders in Miami and Cowper joins the firm in London.

Martinez-Fraga was chair of Miami International Litigation for Greenberg Traurig, LLP. He and Reetz were shareholders in that firm. Cowper was senior litigator in Bryan Cave LLP’s London office. Martinez-Fraga will be coordinator of the firm’s IDR practice in Florida and Latin America, and Cowper will be head of London litigation.

“Our clients with global business interests require the support of exceptional international dispute resolution expertise,” said Squire Sanders Chairman R. Thomas Stanton. “Pedro, Ryan and Roderick join a fast-growing IDR practice that has rapidly developed a global reputation for excellent legal counsel in some of the most challenging arbitrations.” Led by George M. von Mehren, the firm’s practice was named among the top IDR firms in the world in a recent survey by The American Lawyer.

“International business disputes are on the rise, driven by a combination of increasing cross-border investment, renationalization and growing numbers of bilateral investment treaties. This creates significant challenges for our clients,” said von Mehren. “This is particularly true in evolving markets such as Latin America, where Squire Sanders is one of the few US firms with established on-the-ground resources.”

“Our new partners have represented dozens of clients in myriad complex disputes in key arbitration centers and courts around the globe,” von Mehren said. “Pedro and Ryan bring additional expertise for our clients involved with pending and anticipated legal matters in Latin America and support for the firm’s strong litigation practice in Florida. Rod has years of experience in litigation and arbitration in London, one of the world’s most important arbitration centers. We are very pleased to welcome them as the firm continues to develop this essential practice.” Squire Sanders recently announced that well-known arbitration and litigation lawyers Richard L. Mattiaccio, Steven Skulnik and Victor Genecin had joined the New York office.

Martinez-Fraga and Reetz said Squire Sanders’ Latin America presence and the opportunity to help create a world-class practice were major factors for their move. “Squire Sanders is on the forefront of US firms in Latin America, an important area for international dispute resolution, and the firm has experience in some of the world’s most significant arbitrations and treaty disputes,” Martinez-Fraga noted. Two associate lawyers, Leah B. Storie and Daniel Vielleville, have also joined Squire Sanders from Greenberg Traurig.

Cowper said he looks forward to assisting the London office with its own ambitious growth campaign. In 2006, Squire Sanders doubled the size of its London office and expects that expansion to continue.

09-18-2007

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