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Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP

VORYS EXPANDS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS GROUP
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP (Vorys) has expanded its government relations practice group to enhance services to its local, regional and national client base. The team, which includes a number of attorneys from the firm, will focus on legislative and executive agency level practices in Ohio and at the federal level. Formerly a group of six, the practice now includes 11 attorneys from the firm.

“Clearly, as the 127th General Assembly begins its work and with a new administration led by Governor Ted Strickland, clients will benefit from the bipartisan and seasoned team of government relations professionals practicing at Vorys,” said Russell M. Gertmenian, Vorys managing partner. “In addition, few Ohio firms can offer the significant expertise at the federal level that Vorys has assembled in Washington.”

Vorys attorneys who are members of the government relations practice include:

* Frederick Mills, a partner with four decades of statehouse experience, including service as Chief of Staff to former Ohio House Speaker Jo Ann Davidson;
* Frederick Ransier, a partner and former Columbus City Council member with significant civic and government service experience;
* William Newcomb, a partner with particular expertise on utility and regulatory issues, a former chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio;
* Timothy Bechtold, a senior attorney and former association lobbyist with experience in political action committee (PAC) management and legislative representation;
* Karen Cincione, of counsel, who previously served as chief counsel to a state agency and as an assistant attorney general;
* David Hoeffel, an associate and former legislative aide in the Ohio House of Representatives and law clerk and legislative liaison for the Auditor of State Attorney General;

* Anthony Calabrese, a partner in the Vorys Cleveland office who works closely with local, regional and state political subdivisions; and

* Michael Griffaton, a senior attorney in Columbus and former staff attorney for the Ohio Legislative Service Commission, who assists the government relations group with researching and preparing drafts of proposed legislation.

Vorys’s federal government relations practice members include:

* Randal Teague, a partner who coordinates the federal practice and formerly served as chief of staff and legislative counsel to a U.S. House member and as an economic policy analyst in the Executive Office of the President of the United States;
* Brett Kappel, of counsel in the Washington office, a national expert in campaign finance law who represents corporations and trade associations before the U.S. Congress and various executive branch agencies in the development of public policy and legislation; and
* Bradley Smith, of counsel in the Columbus and Washington offices, a former chairman of the Federal Election Commission, is widely recognized as one of the nation's leading authorities on election and campaign finance law.

“Without question, clients looking for excellent representation at the state and federal levels of government can benefit from the experience, diversity and agility offered by Vorys’ government relations group,” said Gertmenian.

05-10-2007

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Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP

VORYS AGAIN NAMED A TOP LAW FIRM FOR DIVERSITY
For the second year, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP has been recognized as a “Top 100 Law Firm” for diversity by Multicultural Law magazine. Vorys has a long-standing commitment to diversity and has been a leader in inclusion in the profession for decades. Vorys was one of the first law firms in central Ohio to hire African-Americans and women, and was one of the first large firms in central Ohio to elect African-Americans and women to partnership.

The Diversity Committee plays a critical role in shaping the firm’s image, both internally and externally, and that dedication is reflected in the hiring and promotion of women and individuals from a variety of unique backgrounds and ethnicities. Vorys also promotes a distinctive workplace culture that invites and cultivates alternative perspectives and varied experiences from people of all backgrounds.

Recent Diversity Recognitions Include:

* Nathaniel Lampley Jr., managing partner of the Cincinnati office, is the only African American to lead a major Cincinnati law firm.
* Reginald W. Jackson has been elected by the American Bankruptcy Institute Board of Directors as President and will take office in April 2007.
* Carl Smallwood was elected to the Executive Council of the National Conference of Bar Presidents.
* Carter Stewart was named one of the 10 Up-and-Coming African American attorneys to watch nationally by Diversity & The Bar Jan/Feb. 2007.
* Marquettes Robinson was inducted into Kaleidoscope Magazine’s 40-40 Club, Class of 2007 by Kaleidoscope Magazine Jan. 2007.

“We have an exceptional group of attorneys whose extraordinary breadth and experience continue to address our clients’ needs in a global marketplace,” says Russell M. Gertmenian, managing partner. “The culture of diversity and the initiatives we have in place help us achieve our clients’ broad needs and high expectations.

05-10-2007

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Odin, Feldman & Pittleman PC

OF&P Attorney to Speak at Law Firm Growth Management Conference in NYC
Odin, Feldman & Pittleman attorney Jonathan Frieden will speak on Legal Blogs and Other Technology at the Law Firm Growth Management Conference on May 15 in New York. Frieden, author of the E-Commerce Law blog, is part of a panel discussing the impact that podcasts, extranets and blogging have on legal marketing.

Conference Overview:
Law firm business development professionals must devise strategies to seize growth opportunities while navigating the challenges that lie in their midst. Join us for an unparallel conference on Law Firm Business Development. Listen to practitioners from some of the largest and most successful firms discuss actionable measures to propel the profit of your law firm. Topics include Recruiting and Retention Strategies, Keys to Expanding Practice Areas and Geographic Footprint, Diversity as a Business Generation Tool, Legal Blogs and Other Technology, Hot New Practice Areas, Best Methods for Attracting, Cross-selling and Retaining Clients, Achieving Growth Through Mergers, Developing Successful Women’s Initiatives Programs and Tracking Business Development Initiatives & Measuring Return on Investment.

05-09-2007

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McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton Professional Association

McLane Attorney Leahy Elected Trustee of New Hampshire Bar Foundation
The law firm of McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, Professional Association, with offices in Manchester, Portsmouth, and Concord, is pleased to announce that M. Susan Leahy has been elected a trustee of the NH Bar Foundation.

Professionally, Susan concentrates her practice in the areas of Estate Planning & Administration, Trust Administration and Foundations, Charities & Nonprofit Organizations. She is admitted in the States of New Hampshire and Maine, as well as the Federal District Court for New Hampshire, the United States Tax Court, First Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Susan chairs the New Hampshire Probate Court's Uniform Trust Code Committee. She is a Fellow of the American College of Trust & Estate Counsel. She received the Marilla M. Ricker award from the New Hampshire Women's Bar and has been selected "Lawyer of the Year" by the Merrimack County Bar Association.

Susan also serves the community through a number of leadership positions. In addition to her new position as a trustee of NH Bar Foundation, she is a trustee and president of the New Hampshire Supreme Court Society, a trustee of Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth; and a trustee and president of Concord 2020.

05-09-2007

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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

University of Alabama School of Law Wins International Trademark Association’s Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition
This year, the International Trademark Association held the national finals for the Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition in Washington, DC, on March 24, at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The competition was based on a mock trademark case that required the students to present arguments on the issues of counterfeiting, the right of publicity and third-party liability for unfair competition. The case highlighted the contemporary nature of reproducing luxury goods and using the Internet as a powerful marketing and advertising tool that contributes to the dilution of brands.

Chris Foley of Finnegan Henderson serves as the National Coordinator of the Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition. He said, “It is truly an honor to be a part of this competition and the students who take part in this exercise take away a tremendous experience that will serve them throughout their careers.

05-09-2007

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White & Case, LLP

Leading Industry Surveys Rank White & Case's Global Antitrust Practice in Top Echelon
Two premier industry surveys have ranked White & Case's Global Antitrust/Competition Practice in the top tier this year. Both the Global Competition Review and PLC Which Lawyer? have listed the Firm's practice in the top ten worldwide.

PLC Which Lawyer? has named White & Case to the "Competition Super League" for the first time this year. The Firm was recommended in Czech Republic, EU, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Russian Federation, Sweden and the US, in addition to its "strong competition law network across northern, central and eastern Europe" being specially noted. Results are based on peer recommendations and market research conducted by PLC (formerly Global Counsel) for the PLC Cross-border Competition Handbook 2006/07.

For the fifth consecutive year, White & Case LLP has been named a top ten global antitrust practice by Global Competition Review, the leading international journal of competition policy and regulation. White & Case ranked sixth out of 100 law firms worldwide in the most recent GCR 100 survey, an independent survey conducted annually of the world's best competition law practices.

"Our strong standing is a reflection of our growing global practice and the needs of our clients for strong advocacy before competition agencies in the United States, Europe and Asia," said J. Mark Gidley, head of White & Case's Global Antitrust/Competition practice. "We are especially pleased that White & Case has been recognized by the GCR editors again for its leading antitrust practice, and as in the top echelon of firms mentioned by general counsels."

There are 145 competition specialists, including 34 competition partners across four continents in White & Case's Global Antitrust/Competition practice.

About GCR 100
The GCR 100, based in London, is a survey of the largest international competition law firm marketplace. It rates firms based on size and a variety of qualitative factors, including coverage, degree of specialization as a percentage, eminence of personnel, historical pedigree and recent success, among others.

About PLC Which Lawyer?
PLC is the UK's pre-eminent provider of legal know-how, transactional analysis and market intelligence for business lawyers.

05-09-2007

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White & Case, LLP

US Appeals Court Denies Rehearing in Comcast Privacy Case
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied a motion for rehearing against the nation's largest cable television operator, Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., consistent with its earlier ruling that affirmed a dismissal of a class action suit. White & Case represented Comcast.

In Klimas v. Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., Comcast's high-speed Internet subscribers alleged violation of the privacy provisions of the federal Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, enacted to protect the privacy of cable TV customers. The subscribers alleged that by storing IP addresses, Comcast improperly collected their personally identifiable information in violation of the Cable Act. Damages from a nationwide class action could conceivably exceed $1 billion.

The US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan granted White & Case's motion to dismiss the class action, in which the Firm argued, among other things, that the Cable Act did not apply, because a subscriber's IP address — without additional information — does not constitute personally identifiable information protected by the Cable Act.

The plaintiffs then filed an appeal. In the September 2006 landmark decision involving issues of first impression concerning Internet privacy, the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upheld the district court finding, additionally basing its decision on the US Supreme Court's 2005 Brand X decision. In May 2007, the plaintiffs filed a motion for rehearing, which was denied.

05-09-2007

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