http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_ca.php Judged Law Firm en-us (C) 2006 Judged. All rights reserved. contact@judged.com(Judged) contact@judged.com Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:55:30 -0500 Law Firms http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_ca.php 60 http://www.judged.com/images/xml_rss_feed.gif http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_ca.php Address : 3240 Stone Valley Road West, Phone : 925-838-2090, City : Alamo http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=162 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=162&page=1 Address : 1900 South State College BoulevardSuite 505 ,, Phone : 714-385-9400, City : Anaheim http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1373 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1373&page=2 Address : 1675 Chester AvenueSuite 320 ,, Phone : 661-864-3800, City : Bakersfield http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1330 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1330&page=3 Address : P.O. Box 2026, Phone : 661-322-3051, City : Bakersfield http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=235 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=235&page=4 Address : P.O. Box 11172, Phone : 661-395-1000, City : Bakersfield The law firm of Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLP., has been informed Leonard K. Welsh, partner, has successfully completed the requirements for national certification in both business and consumer bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification (ABC). ABC is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the public and improving the quality of the bankruptcy bar. The rigorous ABC certification standards are designed to encourage bankruptcy practitioners to strive toward excellence and to recognize those attorneys who are experts in the bankruptcy field. The ABC is co-sponsored by The American Bankruptcy Institute and the Commercial Law League of America. The ABC offers separate certification programs in business and consumer bankruptcy and creditors†right. All three ABC certification programs are accredited by the American Bar Association. ‽Leonard is the only attorney certified by the ABC as both a business and consumer bankruptcy specialist in Bakersfield or Fresno,” noted Jay L. Rosenlieb, KDG managing partner. ‽With no other attorneys certified by the ABC as a consumer bankruptcy specialist in Bakersfield or Fresno, this makes the accomplishment even more significant for our clients.” Welsh received his J.D. from Washington & Lee University in 1980. He leads the KDG bankruptcy department and concentrates in the areas of business and farm reorganizations, and debtor and creditor rights. Welsh is an active member of the Central California Bankruptcy Association and has earned an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell Legal Network. Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLP, based in Central California, has served clients on local, state, national and international levels for more then 50 years. With 50 highly skilled and experienced attorneys, KDG is a full-service law firm, providing aggressive, results-oriented legal representation. The firm offers a wide range of practice areas with the highest integrity to a diverse client base. The law firm of Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLP., has been informed Leonard K. Welsh, partner, has successfully completed the requirements for national certification in both business and consumer bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification (ABC). ABC is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the public and improving the quality of the bankruptcy bar. The rigorous ABC certification standards are designed to encourage bankruptcy practitioners to strive toward excellence and to recognize those attorneys who are experts in the bankruptcy field. The ABC is co-sponsored by The American Bankruptcy Institute and the Commercial Law League of America. The ABC offers separate certification programs in business and consumer bankruptcy and creditors†right. All three ABC certification programs are accredited by the American Bar Association. ‽Leonard is the only attorney certified by the ABC as both a business and consumer bankruptcy specialist in Bakersfield or Fresno,” noted Jay L. Rosenlieb, KDG managing partner. ‽With no other attorneys certified by the ABC as a consumer bankruptcy specialist in Bakersfield or Fresno, this makes the accomplishment even more significant for our clients.” Welsh received his J.D. from Washington & Lee University in 1980. He leads the KDG bankruptcy department and concentrates in the areas of business and farm reorganizations, and debtor and creditor rights. Welsh is an active member of the Central California Bankruptcy Association and has earned an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell Legal Network. Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLP, based in Central California, has served clients on local, state, national and international levels for more then 50 years. With 50 highly skilled and experienced attorneys, KDG is a full-service law firm, providing aggressive, results-oriented legal representation. The firm offers a wide range of practice areas with the highest integrity to a diverse client base. The law firm of Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb and Kimball, LLP has recently announced the expansion of its real estate practice with the addition of Dennis Mullins as a partner with the firm. Formerly the general counsel of Tejon Ranch, Mullins†practice will concentrate on real estate transactions and development. He will also practice in the areas of land use, environmental and water law. ‽With his many years of experience as the top attorney in a large and diverse real estate company, Dennis brings a client†s perspective to solving the varied real estate, natural resource and land use challenges facing landowners and developers in California,” said Jay L. Rosenlieb, KDG managing partner. ‽Our business clients will definitely benefit from his knowledge.” Mullins brings broad experience to the firm. While at Tejon, he negotiated and closed diverse real estate transactions, handled a wide range of legal, business and environmental matters, and managed the company†s water rights, oil and mineral leases and governmental affairs. Before that, he handled large, complex real estate transactions for commercial real estate owners and developers in Southern California while practicing with Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue. Also, he was appointed to and served in a number of positions in the Reagan and first Bush Administrations. ‽We know our clients are looking for sophisticated counsel, able to handle complex business and real estate issues. Dennis will enhance our commitment to being accessible and responsive to our clients†day-to-day needs,” Rosenlieb added. Mullins graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1978 and was admitted to practice in California the same year. He holds a bachelor†s degree in political science from UC Davis. Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLP, based in Bakersfield, California, has served clients in the San Joaquin Valley for more than 50 years. With 50 highly skilled and experienced attorneys, KDG is a full-service law firm that has effectively represented clients on local, state, national and international levels, offering a wide range of practice areas to a diverse client base. The law firm of Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb and Kimball, LLP has recently announced the expansion of its real estate practice with the addition of Dennis Mullins as a partner with the firm. Formerly the general counsel of Tejon Ranch, Mullins†practice will concentrate on real estate transactions and development. He will also practice in the areas of land use, environmental and water law. ‽With his many years of experience as the top attorney in a large and diverse real estate company, Dennis brings a client†s perspective to solving the varied real estate, natural resource and land use challenges facing landowners and developers in California,” said Jay L. Rosenlieb, KDG managing partner. ‽Our business clients will definitely benefit from his knowledge.” Mullins brings broad experience to the firm. While at Tejon, he negotiated and closed diverse real estate transactions, handled a wide range of legal, business and environmental matters, and managed the company†s water rights, oil and mineral leases and governmental affairs. Before that, he handled large, complex real estate transactions for commercial real estate owners and developers in Southern California while practicing with Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue. Also, he was appointed to and served in a number of positions in the Reagan and first Bush Administrations. ‽We know our clients are looking for sophisticated counsel, able to handle complex business and real estate issues. Dennis will enhance our commitment to being accessible and responsive to our clients†day-to-day needs,” Rosenlieb added. Mullins graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1978 and was admitted to practice in California the same year. He holds a bachelor†s degree in political science from UC Davis. Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLP, based in Bakersfield, California, has served clients in the San Joaquin Valley for more than 50 years. With 50 highly skilled and experienced attorneys, KDG is a full-service law firm that has effectively represented clients on local, state, national and international levels, offering a wide range of practice areas to a diverse client base. KDG Announces New Partners to the Firm January 11, 2005, Bakersfield, Calif. â€" The law firm of Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb and Kimball, LLP has recently announced the admission of three partners to the firm. David D. Blaine practices in the areas of employment counseling and litigation. He graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law and was admitted to the California State Bar in 1998. Blaine earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from California Polytechnic State University in 1991. Blaine has been an associate attorney with KDG for approximately seven years and worked previously as an associate with Perkins Coie, LLP in the Silicon Valley. He also worked in the human resources field for many years prior to becoming an attorney. Jose A. Guerrero has been with KDG for nearly two years, and concentrates his practice in the areas of business and transactional law and intellectual property. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1997 after obtaining his law degree from UCLA School of Law. Guerrero holds a B.A. degree, with honors and general distinction, in history from University of California, Berkeley. Guerrero came to KDG after working for Xenotope Diagnostics, Inc. in the Silicon Valley as General Counsel. He is active in the community as a Board Member with the Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Fund, the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Goodwill Industries of South Central California. Jean M. Pledger joined KDG in 1999 after receiving her J.D. from the Hastings College of Law. Pledger earned a Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude, in 1996 from California State University, Los Angeles. Her practice focuses in the areas of business litigation, real property, real estate, oil and gas and environmental law. She currently serves as the First Vice President of California Women Lawyers, President of the Kern County Women Lawyers Association and is also an active member of the Kern County Bar Association. Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLP, based in Bakersfield, California, has served clients in the San Joaquin Valley for more than 50 years. With 43 highly skilled and experienced attorneys, KDG is a full-service law firm that has effectively represented clients on local, state, national and international levels, offering a wide range of practice areas to a diverse client base. KDG Announces New Partners to the Firm January 11, 2005, Bakersfield, Calif. â€" The law firm of Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb and Kimball, LLP has recently announced the admission of three partners to the firm. David D. Blaine practices in the areas of employment counseling and litigation. He graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law and was admitted to the California State Bar in 1998. Blaine earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from California Polytechnic State University in 1991. Blaine has been an associate attorney with KDG for approximately seven years and worked previously as an associate with Perkins Coie, LLP in the Silicon Valley. He also worked in the human resources field for many years prior to becoming an attorney. Jose A. Guerrero has been with KDG for nearly two years, and concentrates his practice in the areas of business and transactional law and intellectual property. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1997 after obtaining his law degree from UCLA School of Law. Guerrero holds a B.A. degree, with honors and general distinction, in history from University of California, Berkeley. Guerrero came to KDG after working for Xenotope Diagnostics, Inc. in the Silicon Valley as General Counsel. He is active in the community as a Board Member with the Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Fund, the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Goodwill Industries of South Central California. Jean M. Pledger joined KDG in 1999 after receiving her J.D. from the Hastings College of Law. Pledger earned a Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude, in 1996 from California State University, Los Angeles. Her practice focuses in the areas of business litigation, real property, real estate, oil and gas and environmental law. She currently serves as the First Vice President of California Women Lawyers, President of the Kern County Women Lawyers Association and is also an active member of the Kern County Bar Association. Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLP, based in Bakersfield, California, has served clients in the San Joaquin Valley for more than 50 years. With 43 highly skilled and experienced attorneys, KDG is a full-service law firm that has effectively represented clients on local, state, national and international levels, offering a wide range of practice areas to a diverse client base. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1291 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1291&page=5 Address : 1830 Truxtun AvenueSuite 200 ,, Phone : 661-633-5080, City : Bakersfield http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=704 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=704&page=6 Address : 1430 Truxtun AvenueSuite 900 ,, Phone : 661-322-6023, City : Bakersfield http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=452 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=452&page=7 Address : 9601 Wilshire BoulevardSuite 710 ,, Phone : 310-858-7700, City : Beverly Hills http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2050 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2050&page=8 Address : 9401 Wilshire Boulevard9th Floor ,, Phone : 310-273-6333, City : Beverly Hills http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=708 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=708&page=9 Address : 9665 Wilshire Boulevard9th Floor ,, Phone : 310-858-7888, City : Beverly Hills http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2493 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2493&page=10 Address : 9935 South Santa Monica Boulevard, Phone : 310-623-1676, City : Beverly Hills http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=100107 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=100107&page=11 Address : 1 Civic Center CircleP.O. Box 1059 ,, Phone : 714-990-0901, City : Brea http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1991 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1991&page=12 Address : 216 Park Road, Phone : 650-342-9600, City : Burlingame http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=384 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=384&page=13 Address : 2310 East Ponderosa DriveSuite 25 ,, Phone : 805-987-3468, City : Camarillo http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=323 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=323&page=14 Address : 650 Town Center DriveSuite 620 ,, Phone : 714-708-8555, City : Costa Mesa http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=194 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=194&page=44 Address : 1875 Century Park EastSuite 1600 ,, Phone : 310-551-8111, City : Century City Dear Clients and Friends: Many of our hospital clients are experiencing specific types of payment problems with PacifiCare that we wish to bring to your attention. In light of the issues described below, we encourage you to review your accounts receivable and contracts. Medical Bill Review PacifiCare has recently instituted a program â€" called Medical Bill Review -- to disallow and deny certain charges in order to reduce the claim below the stop loss threshold or to reduce the stop loss payment. Rather than amend its contracts with providers, PacifiCare has unilaterally changed the manner in which claims are reimbursed under its hospital contracts. Like other health plans, PacifiCare is improperly attempting to apply Medicare guidelines to deny these charges. We have been successful in having these charges paid in numerous arbitrations. Implants It has come to our attention that PacifiCare is denying payment for certain types of implants by improperly applying a narrow definition as to what constitutes an implant. Many hospital contracts do not define what items constitute an implant. PacifiCare's definition of what constitutes an implant is much narrower than the UB-92 Manual definition of an implant. We believe it is improper for PacifiCare to unilaterally adopt a narrow definition of implants without defining that term in the contract. Our firm has been successful in litigating this issue in a number of arbitrations. Most Favored Nation Provisions In many new contracts, PacifiCare and United Healthcare ("UHC") are requiring hospitals to ensure that the rates PacifiCare/UHC negotiates with the hospital are as low as the lowest rates in the hospital's contracts with other health plans. PacifiCare/UHC is also insisting that the hospital agree that a third party auditor review all of the hospital's contracts and claims to ensure that PacifiCare/UHC is receiving the lowest rates. We believe that this practice is improper for a number of reasons: First, such a practice may require the hospital to breach the confidentiality provisions of its contracts with other health plans. PacifiCare certainly would not want its contract rates to be disclosed to other health plans. Second, there may be HIPAA issues if PacifiCare's auditor were to review claims relating to other health plans. Third, the practice may be anti-competitive or otherwise constitute unfair business practices. PacifiCare certainly would not disclose the rates it pays other hospitals, or agree to a provision that states that it will pay the hospital the highest rate it pays other hospitals in the area. Fourth, the rates that hospitals negotiate with different health plans depend in large part on volume and utilization of services. Dear Clients and Friends: Many of our hospital clients are experiencing specific types of payment problems with PacifiCare that we wish to bring to your attention. In light of the issues described below, we encourage you to review your accounts receivable and contracts. Medical Bill Review PacifiCare has recently instituted a program â€" called Medical Bill Review -- to disallow and deny certain charges in order to reduce the claim below the stop loss threshold or to reduce the stop loss payment. Rather than amend its contracts with providers, PacifiCare has unilaterally changed the manner in which claims are reimbursed under its hospital contracts. Like other health plans, PacifiCare is improperly attempting to apply Medicare guidelines to deny these charges. We have been successful in having these charges paid in numerous arbitrations. Implants It has come to our attention that PacifiCare is denying payment for certain types of implants by improperly applying a narrow definition as to what constitutes an implant. Many hospital contracts do not define what items constitute an implant. PacifiCare's definition of what constitutes an implant is much narrower than the UB-92 Manual definition of an implant. We believe it is improper for PacifiCare to unilaterally adopt a narrow definition of implants without defining that term in the contract. Our firm has been successful in litigating this issue in a number of arbitrations. Most Favored Nation Provisions In many new contracts, PacifiCare and United Healthcare ("UHC") are requiring hospitals to ensure that the rates PacifiCare/UHC negotiates with the hospital are as low as the lowest rates in the hospital's contracts with other health plans. PacifiCare/UHC is also insisting that the hospital agree that a third party auditor review all of the hospital's contracts and claims to ensure that PacifiCare/UHC is receiving the lowest rates. We believe that this practice is improper for a number of reasons: First, such a practice may require the hospital to breach the confidentiality provisions of its contracts with other health plans. PacifiCare certainly would not want its contract rates to be disclosed to other health plans. Second, there may be HIPAA issues if PacifiCare's auditor were to review claims relating to other health plans. Third, the practice may be anti-competitive or otherwise constitute unfair business practices. PacifiCare certainly would not disclose the rates it pays other hospitals, or agree to a provision that states that it will pay the hospital the highest rate it pays other hospitals in the area. Fourth, the rates that hospitals negotiate with different health plans depend in large part on volume and utilization of services. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1115 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1115&page=16 Address : 1999 Avenue Of The Stars4th Floor ,, Phone : 310-595-3000, City : Century City Media giant News Corp. is considering splitting into two entities but the Murdoch family would still retain control of both parts. Media giant News Corp. is considering splitting into two entities but the Murdoch family would still retain control of both parts. Media giant News Corp. is considering splitting into two entities but the Murdoch family would still retain control of both parts. Media giant News Corp. is considering splitting into two entities but the Murdoch family would still retain control of both parts. Media giant News Corp. is considering splitting into two entities but the Murdoch family would still retain control of both parts. Media giant News Corp. is considering splitting into two entities but the Murdoch family would still retain control of both parts. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1889 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1889&page=17 Address : 1999 Avenue Of The StarsSuite 1700 ,, Phone : 310-788-1000, City : Century City Kaye Scholer LLP's Investment Funds Practice was listed as among the best in the United Kingdom in the 2007 edition of the UK Legal 500. This is the first year the firm has been ranked in the UK Legal 500, which reported that the "impressive hire of Timothy Spangler and Simon Firth" has "helped cement the firm's reputation as a serious player in the market. The group provides an impressive service to private equity and hedge funds clients, and benefits from the firm's transatlantic reach." The Legal 500 provides commentaries on law firms in over 90 countries worldwide. Their team of researchers speaks to thousands of law firm commercial clients every year, and their law firm recommendations are based on what those clients tell them. In addition, they acquire as much information as possible about the client lists of major firms and the matters/deals they have been involved in to report on each firm. Kaye Scholer LLP's Investment Funds Practice was listed as among the best in the United Kingdom in the 2007 edition of the UK Legal 500. This is the first year the firm has been ranked in the UK Legal 500, which reported that the "impressive hire of Timothy Spangler and Simon Firth" has "helped cement the firm's reputation as a serious player in the market. The group provides an impressive service to private equity and hedge funds clients, and benefits from the firm's transatlantic reach." The Legal 500 provides commentaries on law firms in over 90 countries worldwide. Their team of researchers speaks to thousands of law firm commercial clients every year, and their law firm recommendations are based on what those clients tell them. In addition, they acquire as much information as possible about the client lists of major firms and the matters/deals they have been involved in to report on each firm. Kaye Scholer is representing Biotest AG in its proposed acquisition of Nabi Biopharmaceuticals' Nabi Biologics strategic business unit for $185 million. Biotest researches and manufactures pharmaceutical, biotherapeutic and diagnostic products and has specialized in immunology and hematology. The Kaye Scholer team was led by Russell Pallesen, Thomas H. Horenkamp and Adam Golden. Kaye Scholer is representing Biotest AG in its proposed acquisition of Nabi Biopharmaceuticals' Nabi Biologics strategic business unit for $185 million. Biotest researches and manufactures pharmaceutical, biotherapeutic and diagnostic products and has specialized in immunology and hematology. The Kaye Scholer team was led by Russell Pallesen, Thomas H. Horenkamp and Adam Golden. Kaye Scholer's Deskbook on Internal Investigations, Corporate Compliance and White Collar Issues was favorably reviewed in the "Essential Reading" section of the June 2007 edition of Securities & Investment Review. The UK-based monthly trade magazine stated the Deskbook is "a serious volume and should be treated as such by in-house lawyers, compliance departments and chief executives" and "has all the latest information on internal investigations, litigation, money laundering and perjury." The Deskbook was written by attorneys from Kaye Scholer's White Collar Litigation and Internal Investigations Practice Group and published with the Practising Law Institute. Kaye Scholer's Deskbook on Internal Investigations, Corporate Compliance and White Collar Issues was favorably reviewed in the "Essential Reading" section of the June 2007 edition of Securities & Investment Review. The UK-based monthly trade magazine stated the Deskbook is "a serious volume and should be treated as such by in-house lawyers, compliance departments and chief executives" and "has all the latest information on internal investigations, litigation, money laundering and perjury." The Deskbook was written by attorneys from Kaye Scholer's White Collar Litigation and Internal Investigations Practice Group and published with the Practising Law Institute. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1240 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1240&page=18 Address : 1888 Century Park East, Phone : 310-712-6600, City : Century City A US$ 1.3 billion financing to build an 83,000-seat stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey for the NFL Giants and Jets was completed on August 16. The Jets' stadium affiliate borrowed US$ 650 million from Citigroup Inc. and the Royal Bank of Canada, and the Giants' stadium affiliate borrowed the same amount from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. The new facility will be constructed near Giants Stadium and is scheduled to open in 2010. The Giants-Jets stadium will be the most expensive in U.S. history. The Giants plan to build a 20-acre training complex in the southwest corner of the development, and the Jets are building new practice facilities and corporate headquarters on 20 acres in Florham Park. [SULLIVAN & CROMWELL LLP represented the Mara and Tisch families, owners of the New York Giants National Football League franchise, and the Stadium Developer, in connection with this transaction. A US$ 1.3 billion financing to build an 83,000-seat stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey for the NFL Giants and Jets was completed on August 16. The Jets' stadium affiliate borrowed US$ 650 million from Citigroup Inc. and the Royal Bank of Canada, and the Giants' stadium affiliate borrowed the same amount from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. The new facility will be constructed near Giants Stadium and is scheduled to open in 2010. The Giants-Jets stadium will be the most expensive in U.S. history. The Giants plan to build a 20-acre training complex in the southwest corner of the development, and the Jets are building new practice facilities and corporate headquarters on 20 acres in Florham Park. [SULLIVAN & CROMWELL LLP represented the Mara and Tisch families, owners of the New York Giants National Football League franchise, and the Stadium Developer, in connection with this transaction. SULLIVAN & CROMWELL LLP once again took the top spot in announced deals in the first half of 2007, according to data compiled from Bloomberg, Dealogic and Thomson Financial. The Firm ranked #1 advising principals, and advising principals and financial advisors combined in both the global and U.S. markets. The Firm also took the lead by advising on 6 of the 10 largest global announced deals ranked by total value. S&C also ranked as the top U.S. firm in European M&A advising principals, and principals and financial advisors combined, as well as in Asia-Pacific M&A advising principals and financial advisors combined. In Latin American M&A, the Firm ranked #1 advising principals and financial advisors combined. SULLIVAN & CROMWELL LLP once again took the top spot in announced deals in the first half of 2007, according to data compiled from Bloomberg, Dealogic and Thomson Financial. The Firm ranked #1 advising principals, and advising principals and financial advisors combined in both the global and U.S. markets. The Firm also took the lead by advising on 6 of the 10 largest global announced deals ranked by total value. S&C also ranked as the top U.S. firm in European M&A advising principals, and principals and financial advisors combined, as well as in Asia-Pacific M&A advising principals and financial advisors combined. In Latin American M&A, the Firm ranked #1 advising principals and financial advisors combined. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is pleased to announce that Chairman H. Rodgin Cohen was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his ‽outstanding contribution to the legal profession” at the 2007 Chambers USA Awards for Excellence last week. Sullivan & Cromwell also received the 2007 Chambers USA Award for Excellence as Corporate Tax Team of the Year. According to Chambers, Mr. Cohen was selected for the prestigious award in recognition of his ‽success in shaping” the banking industry and serving as a model of ‽technical skill and personal integrity for the profession.” Mr. Cohen is widely regarded as a pivotal figure in American banking owing to his involvement in watershed developments that have helped create the industry as it is today. His achievements include helping to lay the groundwork for interstate banking, acting in the first U.S. public offering by a foreign bank, and representing principal participants in nearly all the major bank acquisitions in U.S. banking, including the industry†s first large hostile takeover. Chambers also cited Mr. Cohen as â€~a legend†in the regulatory sector. He currently serves on the IIF Special Committee for a Strategic Dialogue for Effective Regulation. He recently has been appointed to The New York State Commission to Modernize the Regulation of Financial Services created by Governor Eliot Spitzer, and to The Financial Services Roundtable†s Blue Ribbon Commission on Enhancing Competitiveness. In addition to the honor conferred upon Mr. Cohen, Sullivan & Cromwell was named Corporate Tax Team of the Year. Tax partner Diana Wollman accepted the award on behalf of S&C, noting that ‽a great tax group can exist only if it is part of a great firm.” The awards are based on the publisher†s research in which considerable weight is given to client feedback as well as public information about the Firm†s activities throughout the year. Sullivan & Cromwell is widely recognized as having one of the premier tax practices in both the U.S. and France, and its partners are leading experts in their fields. S&C†s Tax Group has been ranked #1 in Chambers USA for five straight years, since the inception of this guide in 2003. In 2006, the lawyers of S&C†s Tax Group collaborated with the Firm†s securities and bank regulatory lawyers to create a new generation of innovative hybrid securities, which are designed to achieve enhanced equity treatment by rating agencies, debt treatment for the issuer (with an interest deduction) and, for bank holding company issuers, Tier 1 regulatory capital treatment. S&C†s legal team has pioneered virtually every major development relating to hybrid securities, and was involved in more than 25 hybrid securities offerings in 2006, having an aggregate principal amount of nearly $20 billion. In France, S&C†s Tax Group has largely focused on acquisitions, restructurings and dispositions for corporate and financial clients, and on organizing leveraged-finance acquisitions for various investor groups. Reflecting on the awards, Mr. Cohen said, ‽Our dedication to serving our clients around the world inspires the lawyers at S&C to achieve excellence in the practice of law. I am deeply honored to receive this recognition. I am also proud that the innovation and expertise of S&C†s Tax Group has been recognized this year.” Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is pleased to announce that Chairman H. Rodgin Cohen was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his ‽outstanding contribution to the legal profession” at the 2007 Chambers USA Awards for Excellence last week. Sullivan & Cromwell also received the 2007 Chambers USA Award for Excellence as Corporate Tax Team of the Year. According to Chambers, Mr. Cohen was selected for the prestigious award in recognition of his ‽success in shaping” the banking industry and serving as a model of ‽technical skill and personal integrity for the profession.” Mr. Cohen is widely regarded as a pivotal figure in American banking owing to his involvement in watershed developments that have helped create the industry as it is today. His achievements include helping to lay the groundwork for interstate banking, acting in the first U.S. public offering by a foreign bank, and representing principal participants in nearly all the major bank acquisitions in U.S. banking, including the industry†s first large hostile takeover. Chambers also cited Mr. Cohen as â€~a legend†in the regulatory sector. He currently serves on the IIF Special Committee for a Strategic Dialogue for Effective Regulation. He recently has been appointed to The New York State Commission to Modernize the Regulation of Financial Services created by Governor Eliot Spitzer, and to The Financial Services Roundtable†s Blue Ribbon Commission on Enhancing Competitiveness. In addition to the honor conferred upon Mr. Cohen, Sullivan & Cromwell was named Corporate Tax Team of the Year. Tax partner Diana Wollman accepted the award on behalf of S&C, noting that ‽a great tax group can exist only if it is part of a great firm.” The awards are based on the publisher†s research in which considerable weight is given to client feedback as well as public information about the Firm†s activities throughout the year. Sullivan & Cromwell is widely recognized as having one of the premier tax practices in both the U.S. and France, and its partners are leading experts in their fields. S&C†s Tax Group has been ranked #1 in Chambers USA for five straight years, since the inception of this guide in 2003. In 2006, the lawyers of S&C†s Tax Group collaborated with the Firm†s securities and bank regulatory lawyers to create a new generation of innovative hybrid securities, which are designed to achieve enhanced equity treatment by rating agencies, debt treatment for the issuer (with an interest deduction) and, for bank holding company issuers, Tier 1 regulatory capital treatment. S&C†s legal team has pioneered virtually every major development relating to hybrid securities, and was involved in more than 25 hybrid securities offerings in 2006, having an aggregate principal amount of nearly $20 billion. In France, S&C†s Tax Group has largely focused on acquisitions, restructurings and dispositions for corporate and financial clients, and on organizing leveraged-finance acquisitions for various investor groups. Reflecting on the awards, Mr. Cohen said, ‽Our dedication to serving our clients around the world inspires the lawyers at S&C to achieve excellence in the practice of law. I am deeply honored to receive this recognition. I am also proud that the innovation and expertise of S&C†s Tax Group has been recognized this year.” http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2302 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2302&page=19 Address : 1801 Century Park EastSuite 2400 ,, Phone : 310-556-8786, City : Century City Today, Fox Rothschild LLP announced the involvement of the Intellectual Property practice group with the Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO) in managing a portfolio of 250 patents, including 27 that have just rolled out. The selected patents are part of a portfolio donated to the State from DuPont and Hercules as part of Delaware†s IP Business Creation Program. The portfolio consists of patents directed to Agricultural Plant/Seed/Gene Biology, Analytical Methods & Instrument Technology, Biotechnology, Catalytic Technology & Chemical Conversion Processes, Chemistry, Electronic Components â€" Compositions, Manufacturing, Processes, Engineering, Fabrication & Construction Materials/Composites, Compositions, Industrial Enzymetechnology, Medical Treatment and Separation Processes, Optics/Light Technology, Gas, Liquid & Solid Separation, Specialty Materials & Composition, and Surface Coatings & Finishes. Gerry Norton, Chair of Fox Rothschild†s Intellectual Property Practice commented, ‽This is a fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurs to acquire an incredible selection of patents. Often the difference between success and failure is a company†s ability to acquire or license the necessary technology. Given how rich this region is for the investment and entrepreneur communities, we expect great activity and are already seeing it.” DEDO, through the Emerging Technology Center (ETC), is making the patents and/or proprietary technology available to entrepreneurs through licensing as a stimulus for new business creation and attraction within Delaware. ‽Delaware has long been recognized as a leader in creating pro-business opportunities for companies and organizations in Delaware and has attracted companies from around the world, said Rudolph E. Marshall, director of DEDO†s Centers of Excellence. ‽We are delighted to begin this process and look forward to be able to provide these pro-business opportunities to small and start-up companies as well.” Fox Rothschild will also be involved with the ETC in providing entrepreneurs access to low-cost consulting services. These legal consultations, as well as other partners helping through the Service Partner Network, will help eliminate entry barriers to market for entrepreneurs in the State by providing access to: intellectual property, early stage pre-venture capital and business resources. For more information about Delaware†s IP Business Creation Program, visit http://dedo.delaware.gov/business/patent_portfolio/index.shtml. About the Delaware Economic Development Office DEDO is an office within the Executive Branch of Delaware responsible for attracting new investors and businesses to the state, promoting the expansion of existing industry, assisting small and minority-owned businesses, promoting and developing tourism and creating new and improved employment opportunities for all citizens of the state. Today, Fox Rothschild LLP announced the involvement of the Intellectual Property practice group with the Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO) in managing a portfolio of 250 patents, including 27 that have just rolled out. The selected patents are part of a portfolio donated to the State from DuPont and Hercules as part of Delaware†s IP Business Creation Program. The portfolio consists of patents directed to Agricultural Plant/Seed/Gene Biology, Analytical Methods & Instrument Technology, Biotechnology, Catalytic Technology & Chemical Conversion Processes, Chemistry, Electronic Components â€" Compositions, Manufacturing, Processes, Engineering, Fabrication & Construction Materials/Composites, Compositions, Industrial Enzymetechnology, Medical Treatment and Separation Processes, Optics/Light Technology, Gas, Liquid & Solid Separation, Specialty Materials & Composition, and Surface Coatings & Finishes. Gerry Norton, Chair of Fox Rothschild†s Intellectual Property Practice commented, ‽This is a fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurs to acquire an incredible selection of patents. Often the difference between success and failure is a company†s ability to acquire or license the necessary technology. Given how rich this region is for the investment and entrepreneur communities, we expect great activity and are already seeing it.” DEDO, through the Emerging Technology Center (ETC), is making the patents and/or proprietary technology available to entrepreneurs through licensing as a stimulus for new business creation and attraction within Delaware. ‽Delaware has long been recognized as a leader in creating pro-business opportunities for companies and organizations in Delaware and has attracted companies from around the world, said Rudolph E. Marshall, director of DEDO†s Centers of Excellence. ‽We are delighted to begin this process and look forward to be able to provide these pro-business opportunities to small and start-up companies as well.” Fox Rothschild will also be involved with the ETC in providing entrepreneurs access to low-cost consulting services. These legal consultations, as well as other partners helping through the Service Partner Network, will help eliminate entry barriers to market for entrepreneurs in the State by providing access to: intellectual property, early stage pre-venture capital and business resources. For more information about Delaware†s IP Business Creation Program, visit http://dedo.delaware.gov/business/patent_portfolio/index.shtml. About the Delaware Economic Development Office DEDO is an office within the Executive Branch of Delaware responsible for attracting new investors and businesses to the state, promoting the expansion of existing industry, assisting small and minority-owned businesses, promoting and developing tourism and creating new and improved employment opportunities for all citizens of the state. Jerald David August, Esq., managing partner of Fox Rothschild LLP†s West Palm Beach office, who also regularly practices in the firm†s Philadelphia office, served as Chair of the First Institute on Federal Wealth Taxation for the New York University Institute on Federal Taxation. Fox Rothschild attorney Guy Maxfield, Esq., who is Special Counsel and resident in the West Palm Beach office, presented at the conference as well. Held this year on July 13-14th, the Institute is an advanced national conference for professionals in advising high-net-worth clients and closely-held business entities on federal tax matters. August and Maxfield spoke on important recent decisions regarding the IRS†challenges to the use of Family Limited Partnerships to reduce the impact of federal transfer taxes. August, a nationally recognized tax attorney, was asked to head up this new Institute on Federal Wealth Taxation. August is a long-standing member of the Advisory Board of the New York University Institute on Federal Taxation (NYU IFT), which is the oldest and most prominent tax institute in the country. August has twice served as conference co-chair of the week long NYU IFT, and regularly serves as chair of the one-day session on federal taxation of closely-held businesses. August, Co-Chair of the Tax and Estates Department of Fox Rothschild LLP, is presently serving as Vice-Chair (Publications) of the American Bar Association, Section of Taxation. As such, he is Editor-in-Chief of The Tax Lawyer, which is the leading law review for tax practitioners in the country. He is also Editor-in-Chief of Business Entities, a leading national tax publication published by Thomson-RIA. He has served as chair of the S Corporation and Continuing Legal Education Committees of the ABA Tax Section. He recently served as Chair of the Tax Section†s Special Task Force on Pass-Through Entity Integration. He also was selected by the ABA Tax Section as a member of a select group of nationally recognized tax experts to serve on the Special Task Force on Transfer Tax Reform. The Task Force†s Report was submitted to Congress and the Bush Administration, who requested a ‽white paper” for evaluating the impacts and problem areas of a permanent repeal of the estate tax. August is a long-standing selectee of The Best Lawyers in America® in the areas of taxation and estates and trusts. Maxfield, a Professor of Law, Emeritus, of the esteemed New York University School of Law, Graduate Program in Taxation, is recognized as one of the nation†s leading scholars in the area of federal taxation, including federal wealth transfer tax. Many of his students are leading practitioners in top-level law and accounting firms throughout the country. His treatise on Federal Estate and Gift Taxation set the standard for the profession and has also been cited in Supreme Court decisions. Professor Maxfield is a member of the Board of Editors and Advisors for the Tax Law Review (published by the NYU Graduate Tax Law Program) and The Review of Taxation of Individuals. Jerald David August, Esq., managing partner of Fox Rothschild LLP†s West Palm Beach office, who also regularly practices in the firm†s Philadelphia office, served as Chair of the First Institute on Federal Wealth Taxation for the New York University Institute on Federal Taxation. Fox Rothschild attorney Guy Maxfield, Esq., who is Special Counsel and resident in the West Palm Beach office, presented at the conference as well. Held this year on July 13-14th, the Institute is an advanced national conference for professionals in advising high-net-worth clients and closely-held business entities on federal tax matters. August and Maxfield spoke on important recent decisions regarding the IRS†challenges to the use of Family Limited Partnerships to reduce the impact of federal transfer taxes. August, a nationally recognized tax attorney, was asked to head up this new Institute on Federal Wealth Taxation. August is a long-standing member of the Advisory Board of the New York University Institute on Federal Taxation (NYU IFT), which is the oldest and most prominent tax institute in the country. August has twice served as conference co-chair of the week long NYU IFT, and regularly serves as chair of the one-day session on federal taxation of closely-held businesses. August, Co-Chair of the Tax and Estates Department of Fox Rothschild LLP, is presently serving as Vice-Chair (Publications) of the American Bar Association, Section of Taxation. As such, he is Editor-in-Chief of The Tax Lawyer, which is the leading law review for tax practitioners in the country. He is also Editor-in-Chief of Business Entities, a leading national tax publication published by Thomson-RIA. He has served as chair of the S Corporation and Continuing Legal Education Committees of the ABA Tax Section. He recently served as Chair of the Tax Section†s Special Task Force on Pass-Through Entity Integration. He also was selected by the ABA Tax Section as a member of a select group of nationally recognized tax experts to serve on the Special Task Force on Transfer Tax Reform. The Task Force†s Report was submitted to Congress and the Bush Administration, who requested a ‽white paper” for evaluating the impacts and problem areas of a permanent repeal of the estate tax. August is a long-standing selectee of The Best Lawyers in America® in the areas of taxation and estates and trusts. Maxfield, a Professor of Law, Emeritus, of the esteemed New York University School of Law, Graduate Program in Taxation, is recognized as one of the nation†s leading scholars in the area of federal taxation, including federal wealth transfer tax. Many of his students are leading practitioners in top-level law and accounting firms throughout the country. His treatise on Federal Estate and Gift Taxation set the standard for the profession and has also been cited in Supreme Court decisions. Professor Maxfield is a member of the Board of Editors and Advisors for the Tax Law Review (published by the NYU Graduate Tax Law Program) and The Review of Taxation of Individuals. GG&H Associate Kenneth A. Rosenberg, Esq. has been named to the Essex County Bar Association Board of Trustees. Kenneth A. Rosenberg, Esq. represents both public and private employers in all aspects of labor relations and employment law. Mr. Rosenberg represents his clients in contract negotiations, interest and grievance arbitrations, unfair practice proceedings, disciplinary hearings and in federal and state courts and various administrative agencies regarding employment litigation matters. GG&H Associate Kenneth A. Rosenberg, Esq. has been named to the Essex County Bar Association Board of Trustees. Kenneth A. Rosenberg, Esq. represents both public and private employers in all aspects of labor relations and employment law. Mr. Rosenberg represents his clients in contract negotiations, interest and grievance arbitrations, unfair practice proceedings, disciplinary hearings and in federal and state courts and various administrative agencies regarding employment litigation matters. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=968 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=968&page=20 Address : 1925 Century Park East, Phone : 310-553-0451, City : Century City http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1071 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1071&page=21 Address : 2029 Century Park EastSuite 2600 ,, Phone : 310-788-4400, City : Century City W. Kenneth Davis, a partner in the Firm's Health Care Practice, was quoted extensively in a Diagnostic Imaging Intelligence Report article discussing strategies for unwinding or restructuring imaging joint ventures in the face of recent modifications to the Stark Law (Strategies for Restructuring Imaging Joint Ventures, August 2006). W. Kenneth Davis, a partner in the Firm's Health Care Practice, was quoted extensively in a Diagnostic Imaging Intelligence Report article discussing strategies for unwinding or restructuring imaging joint ventures in the face of recent modifications to the Stark Law (Strategies for Restructuring Imaging Joint Ventures, August 2006). http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1230 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1230&page=22 Address : 1880 Century Park EastSuite 711 ,, Phone : 310-712-8300, City : Century City http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=290 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=290&page=23 Address : 2029 Century Park East, Phone : 310-551-4500, City : Century City Media giant News Corp. is considering splitting into two entities but the Murdoch family would still retain control of both parts. Media giant News Corp. is considering splitting into two entities but the Murdoch family would still retain control of both parts. Media giant News Corp. is considering splitting into two entities but the Murdoch family would still retain control of both parts. Media giant News Corp. is considering splitting into two entities but the Murdoch family would still retain control of both parts. Media giant News Corp. is considering splitting into two entities but the Murdoch family would still retain control of both parts. Media giant News Corp. is considering splitting into two entities but the Murdoch family would still retain control of both parts. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2161 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2161&page=24 Address : 1900 Avenue Of The StarsSuite 1425 ,, Phone : 310-551-3450, City : Century City Twelve lawyers from Knobbe Martens named \"\"Rising Stars\"\" by Super Lawyers magazine. More than 65,000 lawyers, from both Los Angeles and Orange County, participated in the selection process. All lawyers who voted were named \"\"Super Lawyers\"\" earlier this year. Those chosen have demonstrated extraordinary legal abilities, are under the age of 40 and have been practicing law for less than ten years. The Rising Stars list appears in Los Angeles magazine and the 2006 edition of Super Lawyers magazine, from the publishers of Law & Politics Media Inc. With over 175 lawyers, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP represents clients in all areas of intellectual property law and litigation. Clients include public and private companies at various stages of growth, from start-up to the Fortune 500 worldwide. Founded in 1962, the firm is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States. The firm has been recognized in international surveys for excellence in all aspects of intellectual property law. In addition, several members of the firm have been voted among the world\'s leading intellectual property lawyers. Twelve lawyers from Knobbe Martens named \"\"Rising Stars\"\" by Super Lawyers magazine. More than 65,000 lawyers, from both Los Angeles and Orange County, participated in the selection process. All lawyers who voted were named \"\"Super Lawyers\"\" earlier this year. Those chosen have demonstrated extraordinary legal abilities, are under the age of 40 and have been practicing law for less than ten years. The Rising Stars list appears in Los Angeles magazine and the 2006 edition of Super Lawyers magazine, from the publishers of Law & Politics Media Inc. With over 175 lawyers, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP represents clients in all areas of intellectual property law and litigation. Clients include public and private companies at various stages of growth, from start-up to the Fortune 500 worldwide. Founded in 1962, the firm is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States. The firm has been recognized in international surveys for excellence in all aspects of intellectual property law. In addition, several members of the firm have been voted among the world\'s leading intellectual property lawyers. Five of Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP\'s partners have each been nominated as one of the world\'s leading trademark practitioners in Who\'s Who Legal\'s International Who\'s Who of Trademark Lawyers 2006. The nominations were based on an international survey of their peers. \"\"We are honored to have five of our partners nominated and listed for their outstanding achievements in trademark law.\"\" said Jeff Van Hoosear, chair of the Trademark department. \"\"It is always a compliment to be recognized and listed among our international peers. Five of Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP\'s partners have each been nominated as one of the world\'s leading trademark practitioners in Who\'s Who Legal\'s International Who\'s Who of Trademark Lawyers 2006. The nominations were based on an international survey of their peers. \"\"We are honored to have five of our partners nominated and listed for their outstanding achievements in trademark law.\"\" said Jeff Van Hoosear, chair of the Trademark department. \"\"It is always a compliment to be recognized and listed among our international peers. Irvine, California - Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP announced today that its client, Masimo Corporation of Irvine, California, has settled all existing patent litigation with Nellcor, a division of Tyco Healthcare. Under the settlement, Nellcor paid Masimo $265 million for damages through January 31, 2006. In addition, Nellcor made an advance royalty payment of $65 million related to sales of Nellcor†s new products during the remainder of calendar year 2006. After January 31, 2006, Nellcor will no longer ship its oximeters that were found to infringe in the lawsuit, but will continue to provide service and sensors for previously sold products. Finally, Masimo has granted Nellcor the right to sell Nellcor†s new line of pulse oximetry products in exchange for an on-going royalty. The litigation involved patents on oximeters, which are widely used medical devices that allow clinicians to obtain oxygen saturation and pulse rate values. In March 2004, a Los Angeles jury had found that Nellcor infringed the patents and awarded Masimo $134 million for the infringements made through 2003. In September 2005, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., affirmed that infringement finding as well as a judgment for $164.5 million, an amount which included infringements through May 2004. The appellate court also instructed the trial court to enter a permanent injunction against Nellcor. Lawyers at Knobbe Martens obtained the patents for Masimo and also handled both the trial and the appeal. Joe Kiani, Masimo founder and one of the inventors, stated that ‽it was a pleasure to work with such an exceptional group of lawyers. On behalf of Masimo, I would like to thank the lawyers at Knobbe Martens, and specifically Stephen Jensen, Joseph Re, Jim Lesniak, Karen Weil, Jon Gurka, Joseph Cianfrani, Irfan Lateef, and Perry Oldham for their tireless dedication to Masimo and to this litigation.” ‽We were privileged to represent Masimo, and are pleased to have obtained this result for a true innovator in its field,” said Joseph Re, partner with Knobbe Martens and lead attorney on the case. Irvine, California - Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP announced today that its client, Masimo Corporation of Irvine, California, has settled all existing patent litigation with Nellcor, a division of Tyco Healthcare. Under the settlement, Nellcor paid Masimo $265 million for damages through January 31, 2006. In addition, Nellcor made an advance royalty payment of $65 million related to sales of Nellcor†s new products during the remainder of calendar year 2006. After January 31, 2006, Nellcor will no longer ship its oximeters that were found to infringe in the lawsuit, but will continue to provide service and sensors for previously sold products. Finally, Masimo has granted Nellcor the right to sell Nellcor†s new line of pulse oximetry products in exchange for an on-going royalty. The litigation involved patents on oximeters, which are widely used medical devices that allow clinicians to obtain oxygen saturation and pulse rate values. In March 2004, a Los Angeles jury had found that Nellcor infringed the patents and awarded Masimo $134 million for the infringements made through 2003. In September 2005, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., affirmed that infringement finding as well as a judgment for $164.5 million, an amount which included infringements through May 2004. The appellate court also instructed the trial court to enter a permanent injunction against Nellcor. Lawyers at Knobbe Martens obtained the patents for Masimo and also handled both the trial and the appeal. Joe Kiani, Masimo founder and one of the inventors, stated that ‽it was a pleasure to work with such an exceptional group of lawyers. On behalf of Masimo, I would like to thank the lawyers at Knobbe Martens, and specifically Stephen Jensen, Joseph Re, Jim Lesniak, Karen Weil, Jon Gurka, Joseph Cianfrani, Irfan Lateef, and Perry Oldham for their tireless dedication to Masimo and to this litigation.” ‽We were privileged to represent Masimo, and are pleased to have obtained this result for a true innovator in its field,” said Joseph Re, partner with Knobbe Martens and lead attorney on the case. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1301 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1301&page=25 Address : 1999 Avenue Of The Stars29th Floor ,, Phone : 310-407-7500, City : Century City Firm partners David Ichel and Joe McLaughlin are participating in the New York City Bar's CLE program Developments in Product Liability Litigation, at 6-9 pm on Tuesday October 2 at the City Bar, 42 West 44th St. The panel speakers also include, in addition to Messrs. Ichel and McLaughlin, Judges Shira Scheindlin, Helen Freedman, lead Vioxx and Zyprexa plaintiffs lawyer Chris Seeger, and line up of noted defense counsel and products liability and civil litigation law professors, and will cover the court splits and litigation strategies surrounding (1) class actions and other aggregate litigation, (2) federal preemption of product liability suits, and (3) the Supreme Court's stand on punitive damages. Firm partners David Ichel and Joe McLaughlin are participating in the New York City Bar's CLE program Developments in Product Liability Litigation, at 6-9 pm on Tuesday October 2 at the City Bar, 42 West 44th St. The panel speakers also include, in addition to Messrs. Ichel and McLaughlin, Judges Shira Scheindlin, Helen Freedman, lead Vioxx and Zyprexa plaintiffs lawyer Chris Seeger, and line up of noted defense counsel and products liability and civil litigation law professors, and will cover the court splits and litigation strategies surrounding (1) class actions and other aggregate litigation, (2) federal preemption of product liability suits, and (3) the Supreme Court's stand on punitive damages. The Firm is representing The Carlyle Group in connection with the announced agreement to sell a 7.5% non-voting interest in Carlyle to an affiliate of Mubadala Development Company, an investment company owned by the government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, for $1.35 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Mubadala and/or its affiliates will also commit $500 million to Carlyle Partners V, L.P., Carlyle's new U.S. buyout fund. The deal represents a 10% liquidity discount to the parties' agreed-upon $20 billion valuation of Carlyle. The Simpson Thacher team working on the transaction includes: Bill Dougherty, Josh Bonnie, Tom Bell, John Creed, Barrie Covit, Anthony King, Kurt Dudas and Kay Ch'ien. The Firm is representing The Carlyle Group in connection with the announced agreement to sell a 7.5% non-voting interest in Carlyle to an affiliate of Mubadala Development Company, an investment company owned by the government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, for $1.35 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Mubadala and/or its affiliates will also commit $500 million to Carlyle Partners V, L.P., Carlyle's new U.S. buyout fund. The deal represents a 10% liquidity discount to the parties' agreed-upon $20 billion valuation of Carlyle. The Simpson Thacher team working on the transaction includes: Bill Dougherty, Josh Bonnie, Tom Bell, John Creed, Barrie Covit, Anthony King, Kurt Dudas and Kay Ch'ien. Corporate Partner Jaime Mercado and litigation associate Juan Arteaga will speak at the 2007 Hispanic National Bar Association Annual Convention: "Lawyering in the Americas: El Abogado Global." The conference will include a job fair and provide presentations and active exchanges concerning recent trends in the fields of public interest law, commercial and civil rights federal litigation, regulatory enforcement, and transactional work in the United States and Latin America. Speakers will include the President of the Senate of Puerto Rico, the Chief Judge of the District of Puerto Rico and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico. Mr. Mercado will speak on a panel entitled, "Doing Business in Latin America: Risks and Opportunities," and Mr. Arteaga will speak on a panel entitled, "Complex Commercial Litigation: Problems and Pitfalls Encountered - From Discovery to Damages." The conference will take place from October 3-7, 2007 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Corporate Partner Jaime Mercado and litigation associate Juan Arteaga will speak at the 2007 Hispanic National Bar Association Annual Convention: "Lawyering in the Americas: El Abogado Global." The conference will include a job fair and provide presentations and active exchanges concerning recent trends in the fields of public interest law, commercial and civil rights federal litigation, regulatory enforcement, and transactional work in the United States and Latin America. Speakers will include the President of the Senate of Puerto Rico, the Chief Judge of the District of Puerto Rico and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico. Mr. Mercado will speak on a panel entitled, "Doing Business in Latin America: Risks and Opportunities," and Mr. Arteaga will speak on a panel entitled, "Complex Commercial Litigation: Problems and Pitfalls Encountered - From Discovery to Damages." The conference will take place from October 3-7, 2007 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2201 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2201&page=26 Address : 2049 Century Park East5th Floor ,, Phone : 310-553-0308, City : Century City Littler Mendelson, a San Fransisco firm, has opened an office in St. Louis, Missouri, scooping up some local talent in the process. Seven local attorneys have signed on with Littler, which now has over 700 attorneys nationwide. Littler Mendelson, a San Fransisco firm, has opened an office in St. Louis, Missouri, scooping up some local talent in the process. Seven local attorneys have signed on with Littler, which now has over 700 attorneys nationwide. Leading publishers guide to law firms, Chambers and Partners, recognized 11 Littler Mendelson attorneys for their excellence in the field of law. The nation\'s largest employment and labor law firm has repeatedly been listed in Chambers USA: America\'s Leading Lawyers for Business. The 2006 rankings, which are organized by practice area and geographically by state, are the consensus of thousands of lawyers and law firm clients across the nation. The Littler Mendelson attorneys distinguished from Chambers†meticulously researched profiles, rankings and client commentaries are referred to extensively by general counsel and other purchasers of legal services who look to the recommendations when choosing their attorneys. \"\"It is a tremendous honor to be named as a leader in the field by Chambers,\"\" said Marko Mrkonich, Littler Mendelson\'s President and Managing Director, who was recently selected from the state of Minnesota, \"\"We heartily appreciate the recognition of Chambers and the recognition of our clients.\"\" Of the 11 Littler attorneys, 9 have been named by Chambers previously. The 9 previously listed by office are David Casey, and Adam Forman from Littler Mendelson\'s Boston office; Dallas\' Linda Headley, Steven R. McCown, and Scott McDonald; San Francisco\'s Garry G. Mathiason and William J. Emmanuel; Douglas Mooney from Seattle; and Patrick H. Hicks from Las Vegas. New to the ranking this year are Gregory C. Keating from the Boston office, and Marko Mrkonich, from Minneapolis. The full guide is available on the Chambers\' Web site at www.chambers.com. Leading publishers guide to law firms, Chambers and Partners, recognized 11 Littler Mendelson attorneys for their excellence in the field of law. The nation\'s largest employment and labor law firm has repeatedly been listed in Chambers USA: America\'s Leading Lawyers for Business. The 2006 rankings, which are organized by practice area and geographically by state, are the consensus of thousands of lawyers and law firm clients across the nation. The Littler Mendelson attorneys distinguished from Chambers†meticulously researched profiles, rankings and client commentaries are referred to extensively by general counsel and other purchasers of legal services who look to the recommendations when choosing their attorneys. \"\"It is a tremendous honor to be named as a leader in the field by Chambers,\"\" said Marko Mrkonich, Littler Mendelson\'s President and Managing Director, who was recently selected from the state of Minnesota, \"\"We heartily appreciate the recognition of Chambers and the recognition of our clients.\"\" Of the 11 Littler attorneys, 9 have been named by Chambers previously. The 9 previously listed by office are David Casey, and Adam Forman from Littler Mendelson\'s Boston office; Dallas\' Linda Headley, Steven R. McCown, and Scott McDonald; San Francisco\'s Garry G. Mathiason and William J. Emmanuel; Douglas Mooney from Seattle; and Patrick H. Hicks from Las Vegas. New to the ranking this year are Gregory C. Keating from the Boston office, and Marko Mrkonich, from Minneapolis. The full guide is available on the Chambers\' Web site at www.chambers.com. Littler Mendelson, the nation\'s largest labor and employment law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of its newest associate, Lara K. Strauss. Lara, a St. Louis native, is a Phi Beta Kappa honors graduate of Stanford University and is a 2002 graduate of UCLA School of Law, where she was editor in chief of the Journal of Environmental Law and Policy. Lara was also a first-team All-American rugby player while at Stanford, and on the USA W-23 rugby team while in law school. Lara has a broad labor and employment law background and plans to litigate. \"\"Lara brings considerable energy and drive to our practice,\"\" said Jeremy Roth, San Diego\'s office managing shareholder. \"\"Her labor and employment law background coupled with her determination make her a strong asset to our firm. She is certainly someone who can keep pace with the growing demands of our San Diego office.\"\" Lara joins Littler as a lateral associate from the San Diego office of Fisher & Phillips. Before joining Fisher & Phillips, Lara worked as an associate at the San Diego office of Morrison & Foerster. Littler Mendelson, the nation\'s largest labor and employment law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of its newest associate, Lara K. Strauss. Lara, a St. Louis native, is a Phi Beta Kappa honors graduate of Stanford University and is a 2002 graduate of UCLA School of Law, where she was editor in chief of the Journal of Environmental Law and Policy. Lara was also a first-team All-American rugby player while at Stanford, and on the USA W-23 rugby team while in law school. Lara has a broad labor and employment law background and plans to litigate. \"\"Lara brings considerable energy and drive to our practice,\"\" said Jeremy Roth, San Diego\'s office managing shareholder. \"\"Her labor and employment law background coupled with her determination make her a strong asset to our firm. She is certainly someone who can keep pace with the growing demands of our San Diego office.\"\" Lara joins Littler as a lateral associate from the San Diego office of Fisher & Phillips. Before joining Fisher & Phillips, Lara worked as an associate at the San Diego office of Morrison & Foerster. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1454 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1454&page=27 Address : 2049 Century Park East, Phone : 310-277-4110, City : Century City McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the arrival of Timur S. Engin as partner in the Firm†s Intellectual Property, Media & Technology Department based in Silicon Valley. Mr. Engin†s practice focuses on patent litigation and he has experience in the biotechnology, semiconductor, computer networking, geographic information system, wireless communications, medical device, chemical, consumer appliance, commercial graphics and digital video recorder industries. He has also prosecuted patents related to medical devices and techniques, environmental biology and computer networking. Mr. Engin has represented individual and corporate clients in private securities litigation and is experienced in internal corporate investigations. "Timur is an important addition to the Firm†s growing intellectual property practice, California alone has added six intellectual property partners this year," commented Anthony de Alcuaz, partner-in-charge of the Silicon Valley office. "He brings a wealth of experience from which our clients will greatly benefit." Mr. Engin earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and his B.S. in biology from the University of South Carolina, Honors College. He is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and is admitted to the bars of California and Massachusetts. Mr. Engin is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the Northern District of California and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The Silicon Valley office of McDermott Will & Emery opened in 1997, and is celebrating 10 years of growth and success serving clients, regionally, nationally and internationally this year. The office has played an integral role in the Firm†s explosive West Coast expansion over the past few years. Lawyers based in the Silicon Valley office provide a broad range of corporate, intellectual property, litigation and tax services to clients in a variety of industries. These industries include biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, alcoholic beverages and products, gaming, computer hardware, software, networks and telecommunications. McDermott†s Intellectual Property, Media & Technology Department includes more than 240 lawyers and patent agents. McDermott is recognized for its trial and appellate experience, and is ranked as one of the strongest IP litigation firms for both plaintiffs and defendants, as well as one of the most active firms before the ITC. McDermott†s practice in procurement and licensing in the patent, trademark and copyright areas is recognized for its depth and breadth. Rounding out our intellectual property, media and technology services, the team provides client counseling and advice regarding trade secret, unfair competition, advertising, entertainment and computer law. McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the arrival of Timur S. Engin as partner in the Firm†s Intellectual Property, Media & Technology Department based in Silicon Valley. Mr. Engin†s practice focuses on patent litigation and he has experience in the biotechnology, semiconductor, computer networking, geographic information system, wireless communications, medical device, chemical, consumer appliance, commercial graphics and digital video recorder industries. He has also prosecuted patents related to medical devices and techniques, environmental biology and computer networking. Mr. Engin has represented individual and corporate clients in private securities litigation and is experienced in internal corporate investigations. "Timur is an important addition to the Firm†s growing intellectual property practice, California alone has added six intellectual property partners this year," commented Anthony de Alcuaz, partner-in-charge of the Silicon Valley office. "He brings a wealth of experience from which our clients will greatly benefit." Mr. Engin earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and his B.S. in biology from the University of South Carolina, Honors College. He is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and is admitted to the bars of California and Massachusetts. Mr. Engin is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the Northern District of California and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The Silicon Valley office of McDermott Will & Emery opened in 1997, and is celebrating 10 years of growth and success serving clients, regionally, nationally and internationally this year. The office has played an integral role in the Firm†s explosive West Coast expansion over the past few years. Lawyers based in the Silicon Valley office provide a broad range of corporate, intellectual property, litigation and tax services to clients in a variety of industries. These industries include biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, alcoholic beverages and products, gaming, computer hardware, software, networks and telecommunications. McDermott†s Intellectual Property, Media & Technology Department includes more than 240 lawyers and patent agents. McDermott is recognized for its trial and appellate experience, and is ranked as one of the strongest IP litigation firms for both plaintiffs and defendants, as well as one of the most active firms before the ITC. McDermott†s practice in procurement and licensing in the patent, trademark and copyright areas is recognized for its depth and breadth. Rounding out our intellectual property, media and technology services, the team provides client counseling and advice regarding trade secret, unfair competition, advertising, entertainment and computer law. McDermott Will & Emery is ranked among the leading transactional law firms in a first-of-kind report, Law Firm Leaders and Contenders in the Corporate Transactions Market, just released by BTI Consulting. McDermott, an international law firm with more than 1,100 lawyers, ranked among the top nine firms overall and was identified as a "major player" among transactional law firms for both domestic and cross-border transactions. From its global platform, McDermott offers a broad array of transactional services through globally integrated teams with experience in M&A, tax, labor/benefits, intellectual property, regulatory matters and disputes. The study mentioned McDermott as among an "elite group of law firms [that] shine in international transactions." According to BTI, McDermott is identified by clients as a "top hiring choice" for international transactions. "Whether a transaction is large or small, domestic or international, it requires a breadth of skills and experience to manage efficiently and close successfully," stated Harvey Freishtat, Firm Chairman. "Companies are increasingly looking for teams that understand the client's business goals and execute flawlessly. I am particularly pleased with our recognition in Europe as well as the United States." Timothy Alvino, co-head of the Firm†s Corporate Department added: "McDermott is particularly well suited to meet a company†s transactional needs, because we have premier practice groups in such areas as corporate, finance, benefits, intellectual property, antitrust and tax. These groups function as integrated deal teams across our platform and link with sector-based teams across a broad range of industries. This combination of strong subspecialty skill and in-depth industry knowledge provides clients superior levels of competence, practical business sense and service." "We have an international platform that has the resources, talent and geographic reach to service multinational and other corporations and financial institutions who operate in the key global economic centers," added David Dalgarno, head of the Firm's London office. "With a proven track record for project management, we have experience in a wide variety of sectors encompassing traditional 'old' economies and the new high tech economies worldwide." McDermott completed nearly 100 M&A transactions in 2006 according to Mergerstat, an industry data provider. The Firm's M&A practice is recognized worldwide, placing in the top 20 in several deal tables in 2006 and 2007 by Bloomberg (Global Legal M&A and Global Financial M&A), Thomson Financial (Worldwide Rankings for M&A/Legal Advisors and Americas Rankings for M&A/Legal Advisors) and Mergermarket (Global M&A, North American M&A, Global Top Deals and North America Top Deals for YTD 2007). During 2007, the Firm has completed nearly 85 M&A transactions, and was recognized for its involvement in the top ten U.S. deals announced by Thomson Financial through June 2007. McDermott played a key role in three of the 10 largest deals, including the leveraged buyout of TXU and the spinoffs of Tyco Electronics and the Tyco Healthcare Group. McDermott Will & Emery is ranked among the leading transactional law firms in a first-of-kind report, Law Firm Leaders and Contenders in the Corporate Transactions Market, just released by BTI Consulting. McDermott, an international law firm with more than 1,100 lawyers, ranked among the top nine firms overall and was identified as a "major player" among transactional law firms for both domestic and cross-border transactions. From its global platform, McDermott offers a broad array of transactional services through globally integrated teams with experience in M&A, tax, labor/benefits, intellectual property, regulatory matters and disputes. The study mentioned McDermott as among an "elite group of law firms [that] shine in international transactions." According to BTI, McDermott is identified by clients as a "top hiring choice" for international transactions. "Whether a transaction is large or small, domestic or international, it requires a breadth of skills and experience to manage efficiently and close successfully," stated Harvey Freishtat, Firm Chairman. "Companies are increasingly looking for teams that understand the client's business goals and execute flawlessly. I am particularly pleased with our recognition in Europe as well as the United States." Timothy Alvino, co-head of the Firm†s Corporate Department added: "McDermott is particularly well suited to meet a company†s transactional needs, because we have premier practice groups in such areas as corporate, finance, benefits, intellectual property, antitrust and tax. These groups function as integrated deal teams across our platform and link with sector-based teams across a broad range of industries. This combination of strong subspecialty skill and in-depth industry knowledge provides clients superior levels of competence, practical business sense and service." "We have an international platform that has the resources, talent and geographic reach to service multinational and other corporations and financial institutions who operate in the key global economic centers," added David Dalgarno, head of the Firm's London office. "With a proven track record for project management, we have experience in a wide variety of sectors encompassing traditional 'old' economies and the new high tech economies worldwide." McDermott completed nearly 100 M&A transactions in 2006 according to Mergerstat, an industry data provider. The Firm's M&A practice is recognized worldwide, placing in the top 20 in several deal tables in 2006 and 2007 by Bloomberg (Global Legal M&A and Global Financial M&A), Thomson Financial (Worldwide Rankings for M&A/Legal Advisors and Americas Rankings for M&A/Legal Advisors) and Mergermarket (Global M&A, North American M&A, Global Top Deals and North America Top Deals for YTD 2007). During 2007, the Firm has completed nearly 85 M&A transactions, and was recognized for its involvement in the top ten U.S. deals announced by Thomson Financial through June 2007. McDermott played a key role in three of the 10 largest deals, including the leveraged buyout of TXU and the spinoffs of Tyco Electronics and the Tyco Healthcare Group. McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce that the Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) will be honoring Firm associate Jerome "Jerry" Tichner Jr. for his work as co-chair of the 2007 GBLS Associates Drive, which raised in excess of $220,000. Mr. Tichner, who also acted as an Associates Drive co-chair during 2005 and 2006, will be recognized for his efforts at the GBLS Board meeting on Wednesday, September 26, 2007. "We are proud of Jerry for all his commitments to the Greater Boston Legal Services. He has done a wonderful job of continuing the success of the Associates Drive while helping to improve the lives of those in the Boston community," commented Susan M. Cooke, partner-in-charge of the Boston office. The Greater Boston Legal Services annual Associates Drive helps raise money from associates in law firms throughout Boston for the GBLS†Family Law Unit. The GBLS Family Law Unit strives ‽to provide legal services to clients to help them achieve safety, stability and financial support, and through community work to empower clients and communities to have safe environments in which to live and raise children, free of poverty, violence and discrimination.” In order to achieve its goals the Family Law Unit provides free civil legal services, advice and referrals for legal and non-legal service, educates in matters of law, and collaborates with community-based service providers. GBLS provides legal assistance to low-income people in Boston and thirty-one additional cities and towns. For more information visit www.gbls.org. Mr. Tichner is a member of McDermott†s Health Law Department based in the Boston office. He maintains a general health law practice, focusing on the representation of hospitals, health systems and other health care clients. In addition Mr. Tichner has experience representing pharmaceutical companies, durable medical equipment companies and medical device manufacturers. He regularly provides regulatory and transactional representation to such clients in connection with acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic affiliations, conversions to tax-exempt status, and other transactional matters. McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce that the Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) will be honoring Firm associate Jerome "Jerry" Tichner Jr. for his work as co-chair of the 2007 GBLS Associates Drive, which raised in excess of $220,000. Mr. Tichner, who also acted as an Associates Drive co-chair during 2005 and 2006, will be recognized for his efforts at the GBLS Board meeting on Wednesday, September 26, 2007. "We are proud of Jerry for all his commitments to the Greater Boston Legal Services. He has done a wonderful job of continuing the success of the Associates Drive while helping to improve the lives of those in the Boston community," commented Susan M. Cooke, partner-in-charge of the Boston office. The Greater Boston Legal Services annual Associates Drive helps raise money from associates in law firms throughout Boston for the GBLS†Family Law Unit. The GBLS Family Law Unit strives ‽to provide legal services to clients to help them achieve safety, stability and financial support, and through community work to empower clients and communities to have safe environments in which to live and raise children, free of poverty, violence and discrimination.” In order to achieve its goals the Family Law Unit provides free civil legal services, advice and referrals for legal and non-legal service, educates in matters of law, and collaborates with community-based service providers. GBLS provides legal assistance to low-income people in Boston and thirty-one additional cities and towns. For more information visit www.gbls.org. Mr. Tichner is a member of McDermott†s Health Law Department based in the Boston office. He maintains a general health law practice, focusing on the representation of hospitals, health systems and other health care clients. In addition Mr. Tichner has experience representing pharmaceutical companies, durable medical equipment companies and medical device manufacturers. He regularly provides regulatory and transactional representation to such clients in connection with acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic affiliations, conversions to tax-exempt status, and other transactional matters. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1581 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1581&page=28 Address : 1900 Avenue Of The Stars28th Floor ,, Phone : 310-556-3700, City : Century City http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=777 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=777&page=29 Address : 1801 Century Park West, Phone : 310-552-3388, City : Century City http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2626 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2626&page=30 Address : 12800 Center Court DriveSuite 300 ,, Phone : 562-653-3200, City : Cerritos http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=77 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=77&page=31 Address : 269 West Bonita Avenue, Phone : 909-624-1671, City : Claremont http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1063 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1063&page=32 Address : 611 Anton BoulevardSuite 1050 ,, Phone : 714-754-1266, City : Costa Mesa http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2590 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2590&page=42 Address : 391 North Main StreetSuite 210, Phone : 909-270-2727, City : Corona Archer Norris, a leading litigation and business law firm based in Walnut Creek, is pleased to announce that Shareholder William H. Staples has been elected to the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys\' Executive Council. Bill Staples is one of the firm\'s senior trial lawyers. He leverages over 30 years of legal experience, a keen understanding of legal strategies and tactics, and a poised courtroom presence to produce the strongest advocacy possible for his clients. His practice areas include products liability, class actions, construction disputes/defects, public entity, toxic torts, employment, commercial and general tort litigation. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in political science and earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Francisco. He is a member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association, Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada, Defense Research Institute, and the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys. Association of Defense Trial Attorneys Elects Executive Officers for 2006-2007 Fajardo, Puerto Rico - May 1, 2006 - The Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA) recently held its 65th Annual Meeting at the El Conquistador in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The meeting included a full Continuing Legal Education Program and social events enjoyed by more than 180 ADTA members and guests. Elections were also held and ADTA is pleased to announce the Association\'s new Executive Officers for 2006-2007: President: Stephen R. Crislip, Charleston, West Virginia President-Elect: John R. Clifford, San Diego, California Vice President: Kevin J. Kelly, New York, New York Immediate Past President: Daniel R. Formeller, Chicago, Illinois Elected as Members of the Executive Council for a three-year term were: F. Daniel Balmert - Cleveland, Ohio Morris A. Chochla - Toronto, Ontario William H. Staples - Walnut Creek, California ADTA Annual Meetings The 2007 ADTA Annual Meeting will be held April 18-22, 2007 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines near San Diego, California. About the ADTA Founded in 1941, the ADTA is a non-profit professional association established to advance the principles of courtroom fairness, justice and fellowship. Its more than 700 members are each uniquely qualified to defend their clients in our nation\'s courtrooms. ADTA invites only one defense trial attorney to be its prime member per one million in population for each city, town, or municipality across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. An ADTA prime membership is, in essence a statement of the high regard in which that defense trial attorney is held by his or her peers in the defense trial bar of their city and state or province. For more information about the ADTA or its meetings or projects, please visit www.adtalaw.com. About Archer Norris Archer Norris, a Professional Law Corporation, is one of the largest law firms headquartered in Contra Costa County, with offices in Walnut Creek, Sacramento, Newport Beach and Los Angeles, Calif. The firm counsels clients in complex litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, health care, environmental, real estate transactions and discretionary approvals. Archer Norris, a leading litigation and business law firm based in Walnut Creek, is pleased to announce that Shareholder William H. Staples has been elected to the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys\' Executive Council. Bill Staples is one of the firm\'s senior trial lawyers. He leverages over 30 years of legal experience, a keen understanding of legal strategies and tactics, and a poised courtroom presence to produce the strongest advocacy possible for his clients. His practice areas include products liability, class actions, construction disputes/defects, public entity, toxic torts, employment, commercial and general tort litigation. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in political science and earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Francisco. He is a member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association, Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada, Defense Research Institute, and the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys. Association of Defense Trial Attorneys Elects Executive Officers for 2006-2007 Fajardo, Puerto Rico - May 1, 2006 - The Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA) recently held its 65th Annual Meeting at the El Conquistador in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The meeting included a full Continuing Legal Education Program and social events enjoyed by more than 180 ADTA members and guests. Elections were also held and ADTA is pleased to announce the Association\'s new Executive Officers for 2006-2007: President: Stephen R. Crislip, Charleston, West Virginia President-Elect: John R. Clifford, San Diego, California Vice President: Kevin J. Kelly, New York, New York Immediate Past President: Daniel R. Formeller, Chicago, Illinois Elected as Members of the Executive Council for a three-year term were: F. Daniel Balmert - Cleveland, Ohio Morris A. Chochla - Toronto, Ontario William H. Staples - Walnut Creek, California ADTA Annual Meetings The 2007 ADTA Annual Meeting will be held April 18-22, 2007 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines near San Diego, California. About the ADTA Founded in 1941, the ADTA is a non-profit professional association established to advance the principles of courtroom fairness, justice and fellowship. Its more than 700 members are each uniquely qualified to defend their clients in our nation\'s courtrooms. ADTA invites only one defense trial attorney to be its prime member per one million in population for each city, town, or municipality across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. An ADTA prime membership is, in essence a statement of the high regard in which that defense trial attorney is held by his or her peers in the defense trial bar of their city and state or province. For more information about the ADTA or its meetings or projects, please visit www.adtalaw.com. About Archer Norris Archer Norris, a Professional Law Corporation, is one of the largest law firms headquartered in Contra Costa County, with offices in Walnut Creek, Sacramento, Newport Beach and Los Angeles, Calif. The firm counsels clients in complex litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, health care, environmental, real estate transactions and discretionary approvals. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=58 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=58&page=34 Address : 600 Anton BoulevardSuite 900 ,, Phone : 714-754-6600, City : Costa Mesa "Congratulations to the tweve lawyers in our Houston office who were recently named ""Super Lawyers"" and are listed in the current edition of Texas Super Lawyers magazine and in the October issue of TEXAS MONTHLY. These attorneys join the 74 lawyers in our Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Costa Mesa, Denver, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., offices who were named ""Super Lawyers"" earlier this year. ""Super Lawyers"" is a comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys representing a wide range of practice areas, firm sizes and geographic locations. The selection process is designed to identify attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The 2007 lists are based on surveys of thousands of lawyers and only the top five percent of lawyers, from nearly 60 practice areas, are named ""Super Lawyers." "Congratulations to the tweve lawyers in our Houston office who were recently named ""Super Lawyers"" and are listed in the current edition of Texas Super Lawyers magazine and in the October issue of TEXAS MONTHLY. These attorneys join the 74 lawyers in our Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Costa Mesa, Denver, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., offices who were named ""Super Lawyers"" earlier this year. ""Super Lawyers"" is a comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys representing a wide range of practice areas, firm sizes and geographic locations. The selection process is designed to identify attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The 2007 lists are based on surveys of thousands of lawyers and only the top five percent of lawyers, from nearly 60 practice areas, are named ""Super Lawyers." Denver partner Steven W. Moore was a speaker at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Bar Association (ABA). The presentation was entitled ‽Ex Parte Communications in Employment Class Actions” (co-authored with Cleveland partner Gregory V. Mersol). Employment class litigation has been one of the hottest areas of employment law, and Mr. Moore discussed one of the most contentious areas of this type of litigation â€" communications that defense counsel may have with putative class members in an effort to develop the evidence needed to defeat class certification. Speaking to a national audience of attorneys, Mr. Moore discussed the important interests that employers' attorneys have in communicating with putative class members before a class is certified and the manner in which such communications can be conducted without running afoul of any of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Mr. Moore also discussed application of the ethics rules in various different contexts, including traditional class actions under Fed. R. Civ. P. 23, collective action or opt-in cases under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and enforcement actions filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Department of Justice. The ABA's Annual Meeting was held August 10-12, 2007 in San Francisco, California and is one of the largest continuing legal education conferences in the nation. Denver partner Steven W. Moore was a speaker at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Bar Association (ABA). The presentation was entitled ‽Ex Parte Communications in Employment Class Actions” (co-authored with Cleveland partner Gregory V. Mersol). Employment class litigation has been one of the hottest areas of employment law, and Mr. Moore discussed one of the most contentious areas of this type of litigation â€" communications that defense counsel may have with putative class members in an effort to develop the evidence needed to defeat class certification. Speaking to a national audience of attorneys, Mr. Moore discussed the important interests that employers' attorneys have in communicating with putative class members before a class is certified and the manner in which such communications can be conducted without running afoul of any of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Mr. Moore also discussed application of the ethics rules in various different contexts, including traditional class actions under Fed. R. Civ. P. 23, collective action or opt-in cases under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and enforcement actions filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Department of Justice. The ABA's Annual Meeting was held August 10-12, 2007 in San Francisco, California and is one of the largest continuing legal education conferences in the nation. Amie G. Berg, an associate in Baker Hostetler's Houston office, has been elected to the national board of Justice for Children. Justice for Children, a non-profit organization founded in 1987 by Randy Burton, a former Chief Prosecutor of the Family Offenses Section of the Harris County District Attorney's office, is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and has chapters in Michigan, Arizona, and Washington, D.C. Justice for Children assists victims of child abuse by providing collaborative solutions to enhance the quality of life for abused children. The organization provides a full range of advocacy and services for abused and neglected children including legal advocacy, public policy monitoring, guidance through a complex child protective system, professional referrals, mental health services, court watch, research, and education. Ms. Berg, who is a member of the Baker Hostetler's litigation group, focuses her practice on commercial and business litigation matters. She has devoted a significant amount of time to protecting the rights of clients in a variety of industries including financial services, product manufacturers, and construction companies. Ms. Berg is a member of the Houston and Texas Bar Associations and is a Director of The Woodlands Bar Association. Amie G. Berg, an associate in Baker Hostetler's Houston office, has been elected to the national board of Justice for Children. Justice for Children, a non-profit organization founded in 1987 by Randy Burton, a former Chief Prosecutor of the Family Offenses Section of the Harris County District Attorney's office, is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and has chapters in Michigan, Arizona, and Washington, D.C. Justice for Children assists victims of child abuse by providing collaborative solutions to enhance the quality of life for abused children. The organization provides a full range of advocacy and services for abused and neglected children including legal advocacy, public policy monitoring, guidance through a complex child protective system, professional referrals, mental health services, court watch, research, and education. Ms. Berg, who is a member of the Baker Hostetler's litigation group, focuses her practice on commercial and business litigation matters. She has devoted a significant amount of time to protecting the rights of clients in a variety of industries including financial services, product manufacturers, and construction companies. Ms. Berg is a member of the Houston and Texas Bar Associations and is a Director of The Woodlands Bar Association. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=96 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=96&page=35 Address : 3200 Park Center DriveSuite 700 ,, Phone : 714-557-3800, City : Costa Mesa http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=202 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=202&page=36 Address : 650 Town Center Drive4th Floor ,, Phone : 714-513-5100, City : Costa Mesa Today Richard M. Steingard joins Sheppard Mullin Richter and Hampton LLP as special counsel to head the Los Angeles office†s White Collar and Civil Fraud Defense practice. Steingard has exclusively practiced criminal defense for 25 years and joins the firm after 17 years of a solo practice in Los Angeles. Steingard's criminal trial and appellate practice emphasizes pre-and post-indictment representation of individuals and corporations, primarily in federal court. His recent matters include RICO; mail and wire fraud; political corruption; trade secret, securities and foreign export violations; tax offenses; and environmental offenses. He has tried scores of cases in federal and state courts, and appeared in federal appellate courts throughout the country. Among his successes, he won an acquittal for Jeffrey Lo, who was accused of illegally smuggling an infra-red thermal imaging camera to China. Steingard received a J.D. from Loyola Law School in 1982 and a B.S. from UCLA in 1979. He joined the California Bar in 1982 and the New York Bar in 1988. He is a former Board of Directors member of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and is the current co-chair of the Lawyer Representatives to the Ninth Circuit for the Central District of California. Today Richard M. Steingard joins Sheppard Mullin Richter and Hampton LLP as special counsel to head the Los Angeles office†s White Collar and Civil Fraud Defense practice. Steingard has exclusively practiced criminal defense for 25 years and joins the firm after 17 years of a solo practice in Los Angeles. Steingard's criminal trial and appellate practice emphasizes pre-and post-indictment representation of individuals and corporations, primarily in federal court. His recent matters include RICO; mail and wire fraud; political corruption; trade secret, securities and foreign export violations; tax offenses; and environmental offenses. He has tried scores of cases in federal and state courts, and appeared in federal appellate courts throughout the country. Among his successes, he won an acquittal for Jeffrey Lo, who was accused of illegally smuggling an infra-red thermal imaging camera to China. Steingard received a J.D. from Loyola Law School in 1982 and a B.S. from UCLA in 1979. He joined the California Bar in 1982 and the New York Bar in 1988. He is a former Board of Directors member of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and is the current co-chair of the Lawyer Representatives to the Ninth Circuit for the Central District of California. Sheppard Mullin received top rankings from PLC's "Which Lawyer?," including a national ranking of Peter Reichertz as recommended in the area of Life Sciences/Regulatory law. In Los Angeles, Sheppard Mullin was highly ranked in Corporate/M&A, with Larry Braun recommended individually; in Dispute Resolution, with Greg Long recommended individually; in Restructuring and Insolvency, with Joel Ohlgren and Mette Kurth recommended individually; in Real Estate; and in Banking and Debt Finance. The firm was also recognized in Antitrust, with individual recognition given to Carlton Varner; and in Labor and Employee Benefits. In San Francisco, the firm was ranked highly in Real Estate, with Bob Thompson recommended individually; and in Restructuring and Insolvency. The firm was also recognized in Antitrust, with individual recognition given to partner Gary Halling. Sheppard Mullin received top rankings from PLC's "Which Lawyer?," including a national ranking of Peter Reichertz as recommended in the area of Life Sciences/Regulatory law. In Los Angeles, Sheppard Mullin was highly ranked in Corporate/M&A, with Larry Braun recommended individually; in Dispute Resolution, with Greg Long recommended individually; in Restructuring and Insolvency, with Joel Ohlgren and Mette Kurth recommended individually; in Real Estate; and in Banking and Debt Finance. The firm was also recognized in Antitrust, with individual recognition given to Carlton Varner; and in Labor and Employee Benefits. In San Francisco, the firm was ranked highly in Real Estate, with Bob Thompson recommended individually; and in Restructuring and Insolvency. The firm was also recognized in Antitrust, with individual recognition given to partner Gary Halling. Sheppard Mullin partners Larry Braun (Transactions/Corporate), Joe Coyne (Litigation), Bob Darwell (Media and Entertainment), Marty Katz (Media and Entertainment), and Richard Simmons (Labor and Employment) were ranked as "The Best of the Bar" in the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2007 Who's Who In Law. Sheppard Mullin partners Larry Braun (Transactions/Corporate), Joe Coyne (Litigation), Bob Darwell (Media and Entertainment), Marty Katz (Media and Entertainment), and Richard Simmons (Labor and Employment) were ranked as "The Best of the Bar" in the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2007 Who's Who In Law. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2171 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2171&page=37 Address : 535 Anton Boulevard9th Floor, Phone : 714-549-6200, City : Costa Mesa http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2259 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2259&page=38 Address : 650 Town Center Drive20th Floor ,, Phone : 714-540-1235, City : Costa Mesa Latham & Watkins has unveiled plans to open three new offices in the Middle East: in Dubai, in Abu Dhabi, and Doha. Latham & Watkins has unveiled plans to open three new offices in the Middle East: in Dubai, in Abu Dhabi, and Doha. Must be nice to be a partner at Latham & Watkins--for the 5th year in a row, profits at the firm outperformed just about everyone else. Profits rose 23% to slightly over $2.27 million per partner. Not too shabby! Must be nice to be a partner at Latham & Watkins--for the 5th year in a row, profits at the firm outperformed just about everyone else. Profits rose 23% to slightly over $2.27 million per partner. Not too shabby! Latham & Watkins' Tax Department received a number of top-tier rankings in Legal 500's most recent Real Estate, Labor & Employment and Tax Guide. The firm ranked in Tier 1 in the category Tax: "Domestic West Coast"; in Tier 2 for Real Estate Investment Trusts and Tax Controversy and in Tier 4 for International Tax. Referring to the firm's US West Coast tax practice, the guide stated: "a deal-driven practice, Latham & Watkins' exquisitely balanced tax department adds value to the large-scale transactional work that is a staple of the firm as a whole." The guide also added: "while the department prides itself on its generalist approach, it is large enough to have specialisms in a variety of areas, including project finance, structured finance and private equity." The firm's international tax practice was praised in the guide by clients for its "'ability to resource transactions across multiple jurisdictions.'" In the guide, clients also described the Latham tax controversy team as "'excellent.'" Legal 500 notes that Latham is well known in the REIT industry for its securities work, where the firm provides '"critical advice on fast-changing securities law.'" Latham & Watkins' Tax Department received a number of top-tier rankings in Legal 500's most recent Real Estate, Labor & Employment and Tax Guide. The firm ranked in Tier 1 in the category Tax: "Domestic West Coast"; in Tier 2 for Real Estate Investment Trusts and Tax Controversy and in Tier 4 for International Tax. Referring to the firm's US West Coast tax practice, the guide stated: "a deal-driven practice, Latham & Watkins' exquisitely balanced tax department adds value to the large-scale transactional work that is a staple of the firm as a whole." The guide also added: "while the department prides itself on its generalist approach, it is large enough to have specialisms in a variety of areas, including project finance, structured finance and private equity." The firm's international tax practice was praised in the guide by clients for its "'ability to resource transactions across multiple jurisdictions.'" In the guide, clients also described the Latham tax controversy team as "'excellent.'" Legal 500 notes that Latham is well known in the REIT industry for its securities work, where the firm provides '"critical advice on fast-changing securities law.'" http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1370 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1370&page=39 Address : 650 Town Center DriveSuite 1400 ,, Phone : 714-545-9200, City : Costa Mesa According to the recently-released Minority Law Journal Diversity Report 2007, Lewis Brisbois is 7th in the nation for firmwide diversity, with 20.8% of its workforce comprised of minority lawyers. According to the recently-released Minority Law Journal Diversity Report 2007, Lewis Brisbois is 7th in the nation for firmwide diversity, with 20.8% of its workforce comprised of minority lawyers. Bill Steffin and Deborah Sirias were victorious in a case involving the misappropriation of Plaintiff†s image and likeness where Plaintiff claimed damages in excess of $10 million. On summary judgement, Judge Shook in Department 53 of the Los Angeles Superior Court ruled that there was no evidence that our client G.A. Communications ("GA"), the photographer, as distinguished from its customer Safeway, had "used" Plaintiff†s image as required by Civil Code Section 3344 and all of the other causes of action pled. As a result, GA is out of the case and a motion for attorneys†fees is being prepared. Judge Shook also granted Safeway†s Motion for Summary Adjudication rejecting Plaintiff†s "false light" cause of action which was reluctantly brought by Safeway after Lewis Brisbois†strong urging that fact issues were not present. Bill Steffin and Deborah Sirias were victorious in a case involving the misappropriation of Plaintiff†s image and likeness where Plaintiff claimed damages in excess of $10 million. On summary judgement, Judge Shook in Department 53 of the Los Angeles Superior Court ruled that there was no evidence that our client G.A. Communications ("GA"), the photographer, as distinguished from its customer Safeway, had "used" Plaintiff†s image as required by Civil Code Section 3344 and all of the other causes of action pled. As a result, GA is out of the case and a motion for attorneys†fees is being prepared. Judge Shook also granted Safeway†s Motion for Summary Adjudication rejecting Plaintiff†s "false light" cause of action which was reluctantly brought by Safeway after Lewis Brisbois†strong urging that fact issues were not present. The Firm†s Intellectual Property group obtained a significant trial victory on March 9, when partner Daniel C. DeCarlo and associate Mina I. Hamilton obtained a unanimous verdict in Los Angeles Federal District Court for the Firm†s client Patriarch, Inc. The case involved claims of breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets and copyright infringement. The Firm†s client was awarded $550,000 in damages. The Firm†s Intellectual Property group obtained a significant trial victory on March 9, when partner Daniel C. DeCarlo and associate Mina I. Hamilton obtained a unanimous verdict in Los Angeles Federal District Court for the Firm†s client Patriarch, Inc. The case involved claims of breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets and copyright infringement. The Firm†s client was awarded $550,000 in damages. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1426 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1426&page=40 Address : 695 Town Center Drive14th Floor ,, Phone : 714-371-2500, City : Costa Mesa Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, the national law and consulting firm, announced today that Lisa Specht was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Music Center. Ms. Specht, a partner in the firm's Government & Public Policy Division, will be cochairing the Operations Committee and will serve on the Music Center Executive Committee. ‽Lisa brings vast knowledge and experience that will strengthen and enhance our efforts to support and enrich the Center,” said Music Center Chairman John Emerson. ‽Lisa provides a unique professional perspective to the board and the business and decisions it undertakes. In addition, her work at the committee level has already proven to be invaluable.” ‽One of Manatt's core values is to contribute meaningfully to the communities we serve,” said William T. Quicksilver, Manatt's Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner. ‽This is another example of Lisa's longtime civic involvement in our city, and we are very proud of her and support her efforts.” Ms. Specht has been involved in numerous civic assignments, including chairing the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission and serving on the City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Commission, as well as serving as Chief Counsel for the 2000 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. Ms. Specht has been recognized as one of the ‽Top 100 Influential Lawyers in California” and is included in Who's Who of American Women and The Best Lawyers in America. She currently serves as Trustee and Executive Board member for Pitzer College (Claremont Colleges), Director and Executive Board member for Town Hall Los Angeles and the Central City Association. The Music Center is one of the three largest performing arts centers in the nation, and one of the world's premier cultural organizations. Located in downtown Los Angeles, the Music Center is home to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum and Walt Disney Concert Hall. Each year, the Music Center welcomes more than 1.3 million people to performances by its four internationally renowned performing arts companies: The Los Angeles Philharmonic, Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Opera and Los Angeles Master Chorale. Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, the national law and consulting firm, announced today that Lisa Specht was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Music Center. Ms. Specht, a partner in the firm's Government & Public Policy Division, will be cochairing the Operations Committee and will serve on the Music Center Executive Committee. ‽Lisa brings vast knowledge and experience that will strengthen and enhance our efforts to support and enrich the Center,” said Music Center Chairman John Emerson. ‽Lisa provides a unique professional perspective to the board and the business and decisions it undertakes. In addition, her work at the committee level has already proven to be invaluable.” ‽One of Manatt's core values is to contribute meaningfully to the communities we serve,” said William T. Quicksilver, Manatt's Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner. ‽This is another example of Lisa's longtime civic involvement in our city, and we are very proud of her and support her efforts.” Ms. Specht has been involved in numerous civic assignments, including chairing the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission and serving on the City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Commission, as well as serving as Chief Counsel for the 2000 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. Ms. Specht has been recognized as one of the ‽Top 100 Influential Lawyers in California” and is included in Who's Who of American Women and The Best Lawyers in America. She currently serves as Trustee and Executive Board member for Pitzer College (Claremont Colleges), Director and Executive Board member for Town Hall Los Angeles and the Central City Association. The Music Center is one of the three largest performing arts centers in the nation, and one of the world's premier cultural organizations. Located in downtown Los Angeles, the Music Center is home to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum and Walt Disney Concert Hall. Each year, the Music Center welcomes more than 1.3 million people to performances by its four internationally renowned performing arts companies: The Los Angeles Philharmonic, Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Opera and Los Angeles Master Chorale. Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, the national law and consulting firm, announced today that former State Senator Martha Escutia has been appointed to serve on the Commission for Impartial Courts Task Force on Public Information and Education. Sen. Escutia, a member of Manatt's Government & Regulatory Policy Division, was appointed to the Commission by the Honorable Ronald M. George, Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court and Chair of the Judicial Council. As a member of the Commission, Sen. Escutia will work with other former Senators, highly regarded judges, court administrators and attorneys to ensure that the public in California has access to an impartial judicial system that is fair and accountable. Earlier this year, Sen. Escutia was honored by the Judicial Council of California for her role in bringing landmark reforms to the state's judicial system. ‽I am thankful for Martha's willingness to continue her enormous contributions to the administration of justice in our state,” said Chief Justice George. ‽Her commitment, knowledge and understanding of the state's judicial system will be an asset to the Commission.” The Commission was formed in August 2007, to focus on the manner in which judges are selected, retained, and removed from office, which can have a major impact on the independence of the judiciary. As a member of the Task Force on Public Information and Education, Sen. Escutia will evaluate and make periodic reports and final recommendations regarding proposals to improve public information and education concerning the judiciary. ‽Martha is a perfect choice to join this important Commission,” said George Kieffer, Chair of Manatt's Government & Regulatory Policy Division. ‽She has a deep commitment to the judicial process and to the State of California, and I know that she will bring a wealth of vision and expertise to her new role.” During her tenure in the Legislature, Sen. Escutia held key leadership positions, including the first Latina Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the first woman Chair of the Assembly Judiciary Committee, and Chair of the California Legislative Women's Caucus. As a freshman legislator, Sen. Escutia was Chair of the Senate Health Committee, and was also ranking Democrat on the Assembly Health Committee. She served as Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications and was the first woman Chair of the 27-member-strong California Latino Legislative Caucus. Sen. Escutia also successfully led the effort to bring full employment status to trial court interpreters. She is author of the Court Facilities and Construction Act, and the Family Law In Pro Per Information System. Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, the national law and consulting firm, announced today that former State Senator Martha Escutia has been appointed to serve on the Commission for Impartial Courts Task Force on Public Information and Education. Sen. Escutia, a member of Manatt's Government & Regulatory Policy Division, was appointed to the Commission by the Honorable Ronald M. George, Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court and Chair of the Judicial Council. As a member of the Commission, Sen. Escutia will work with other former Senators, highly regarded judges, court administrators and attorneys to ensure that the public in California has access to an impartial judicial system that is fair and accountable. Earlier this year, Sen. Escutia was honored by the Judicial Council of California for her role in bringing landmark reforms to the state's judicial system. ‽I am thankful for Martha's willingness to continue her enormous contributions to the administration of justice in our state,” said Chief Justice George. ‽Her commitment, knowledge and understanding of the state's judicial system will be an asset to the Commission.” The Commission was formed in August 2007, to focus on the manner in which judges are selected, retained, and removed from office, which can have a major impact on the independence of the judiciary. As a member of the Task Force on Public Information and Education, Sen. Escutia will evaluate and make periodic reports and final recommendations regarding proposals to improve public information and education concerning the judiciary. ‽Martha is a perfect choice to join this important Commission,” said George Kieffer, Chair of Manatt's Government & Regulatory Policy Division. ‽She has a deep commitment to the judicial process and to the State of California, and I know that she will bring a wealth of vision and expertise to her new role.” During her tenure in the Legislature, Sen. Escutia held key leadership positions, including the first Latina Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the first woman Chair of the Assembly Judiciary Committee, and Chair of the California Legislative Women's Caucus. As a freshman legislator, Sen. Escutia was Chair of the Senate Health Committee, and was also ranking Democrat on the Assembly Health Committee. She served as Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications and was the first woman Chair of the 27-member-strong California Latino Legislative Caucus. Sen. Escutia also successfully led the effort to bring full employment status to trial court interpreters. She is author of the Court Facilities and Construction Act, and the Family Law In Pro Per Information System. Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, the national law and consulting firm, announced today that Theodore E. Guth has joined the firm as a partner in the Business, Finance & Tax Division. Mr. Guth, a founder of the corporate, securities and business law boutique of Christopher | Guth LLP, will move that firm's practice to Manatt. ‽We are pleased that Ted, one of the leading business and securities lawyers in Los Angeles, now joins our vibrant corporate and capital markets practice group,” said Gordon Bava, Chair of Manatt's Business, Finance & Tax Division. ‽Ted brings together extensive legal skills from over 25 years as a lawyer with practical business judgment from his experience as an executive and an entrepreneur.” Mr. Guth will continue to focus his practice on business, corporate, and securities matters. He acts as outside general counsel for a number of public and private companies, and advises clients on corporate finance transactions ranging from venture capital and private placements to public offerings, debt restructurings, and all phases of mergers and acquisitions. ‽I am excited to join Manatt, with its reputation for excellence and client service,” said Mr. Guth. ‽Manatt offers a unique opportunity to continue providing our clients with cost-effective, practical advice while adding the resources of a national full-service law firm.” Mr. Guth began his career as an associate at Irell & Manella, LLP in 1978 where he was an equity partner when he founded Christopher | Guth, LLP in 1997. During the course of his career, he has also been president of Dabney/Resnick, Inc., a 100-person investment banking and brokerage firm, and a full-time professor at UCLA School of Law, where he taught courses in constitutional law, civil procedure and judicial process. He is co-author of the California Bar Association's book, Drafting Agreements for the Sale of Businesses. Mr. Guth received his J.D. from Yale Law School in 1978 and his B.S. from University of Notre Dame, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, in 1975. Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, the national law and consulting firm, announced today that Theodore E. Guth has joined the firm as a partner in the Business, Finance & Tax Division. Mr. Guth, a founder of the corporate, securities and business law boutique of Christopher | Guth LLP, will move that firm's practice to Manatt. ‽We are pleased that Ted, one of the leading business and securities lawyers in Los Angeles, now joins our vibrant corporate and capital markets practice group,” said Gordon Bava, Chair of Manatt's Business, Finance & Tax Division. ‽Ted brings together extensive legal skills from over 25 years as a lawyer with practical business judgment from his experience as an executive and an entrepreneur.” Mr. Guth will continue to focus his practice on business, corporate, and securities matters. He acts as outside general counsel for a number of public and private companies, and advises clients on corporate finance transactions ranging from venture capital and private placements to public offerings, debt restructurings, and all phases of mergers and acquisitions. ‽I am excited to join Manatt, with its reputation for excellence and client service,” said Mr. Guth. ‽Manatt offers a unique opportunity to continue providing our clients with cost-effective, practical advice while adding the resources of a national full-service law firm.” Mr. Guth began his career as an associate at Irell & Manella, LLP in 1978 where he was an equity partner when he founded Christopher | Guth, LLP in 1997. During the course of his career, he has also been president of Dabney/Resnick, Inc., a 100-person investment banking and brokerage firm, and a full-time professor at UCLA School of Law, where he taught courses in constitutional law, civil procedure and judicial process. He is co-author of the California Bar Association's book, Drafting Agreements for the Sale of Businesses. Mr. Guth received his J.D. from Yale Law School in 1978 and his B.S. from University of Notre Dame, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, in 1975. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1506 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1506&page=41 Address : 650 Town Center DriveSuite 1600 ,, Phone : 714-540-8700, City : Costa Mesa Novartis obtained a temporary order from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit prohibiting Teva Pharmaceuticals from selling its generic version of the antiviral medicine Famvir® on September 7. Representing Novartis was Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto. Novartis holds valid US patents until 2015 for Famvir®. The injunction remains in effect until a decision by this court. The Fitzpatrick Cella team was led by: Robert L. Baechtold, Hugh C. Barret, Nicholas N. Kallas, Nina Shreve and Simon D. Roberts. Novartis obtained a temporary order from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit prohibiting Teva Pharmaceuticals from selling its generic version of the antiviral medicine Famvir® on September 7. Representing Novartis was Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto. Novartis holds valid US patents until 2015 for Famvir®. The injunction remains in effect until a decision by this court. The Fitzpatrick Cella team was led by: Robert L. Baechtold, Hugh C. Barret, Nicholas N. Kallas, Nina Shreve and Simon D. Roberts. Partners Ed Vassallo and Bob Fischer and associate Ralph Dengler filed successful Daubert motions in a trademark infringement case for client CondĂ© Nast. Judge Keenan recently granted the motions, excluding the testimony of all of plaintiff Kargo's expert witnesses. Judge Keenan held that the survey conducted by Prof. Jacoby was so flawed that the risk of prejudice far outweighed any probative value. Major flaws included the survey's failure to simulate the real world circumstances, its use of stimuli that did not fairly characterize the products/services at issue, and its use of leading methodology and questions. Judge Keenan also excluded testimony from the Interbrand damages experts because, without any admissible evidence of confusion, the damages testimony was irrelevant and inadmissible. Partners Ed Vassallo and Bob Fischer and associate Ralph Dengler filed successful Daubert motions in a trademark infringement case for client CondĂ© Nast. Judge Keenan recently granted the motions, excluding the testimony of all of plaintiff Kargo's expert witnesses. Judge Keenan held that the survey conducted by Prof. Jacoby was so flawed that the risk of prejudice far outweighed any probative value. Major flaws included the survey's failure to simulate the real world circumstances, its use of stimuli that did not fairly characterize the products/services at issue, and its use of leading methodology and questions. Judge Keenan also excluded testimony from the Interbrand damages experts because, without any admissible evidence of confusion, the damages testimony was irrelevant and inadmissible. Leading intellectual property firm Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto announced its victory on behalf of clients Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and Sanofi-Aventis SA in their patent infringement suit against Apotex Inc. concerning Apotex†s attempts to market a generic version of Plavix®, one of the world†s largest-selling pharmaceutical products. Plavix® prevents heart attacks by keeping blood platelets from sticking together. U.S. District Judge Sidney Stein in New York ruled that Apotex failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the patent covering the active ingredient in Plavix® is invalid or unenforceable, and granted plaintiffs†request for a permanent injunction. Fitzpatrick Cella attorneys involved in the case include partners Robert Baechtold, John Murnane and William Solander. Leading intellectual property firm Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto announced its victory on behalf of clients Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and Sanofi-Aventis SA in their patent infringement suit against Apotex Inc. concerning Apotex†s attempts to market a generic version of Plavix®, one of the world†s largest-selling pharmaceutical products. Plavix® prevents heart attacks by keeping blood platelets from sticking together. U.S. District Judge Sidney Stein in New York ruled that Apotex failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the patent covering the active ingredient in Plavix® is invalid or unenforceable, and granted plaintiffs†request for a permanent injunction. Fitzpatrick Cella attorneys involved in the case include partners Robert Baechtold, John Murnane and William Solander. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=761 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=761&page=43 Address : 650 Town Center DriveSuite 100 ,, Phone : 714-755-3100, City : Costa Mesa http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=100116 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=100116&page=45 Address : 3070 Bristol StreetSuite 450 ,, Phone : 714-429-2900, City : Costa Mesa Fifteen of our attorneys have been recognized by their peers as being in the top 5% of attorneys in Illinois, in a survey by Law Bulletin Publishing Company. They are also listed on the Leading Lawyers website. Fifteen of our attorneys have been recognized by their peers as being in the top 5% of attorneys in Illinois, in a survey by Law Bulletin Publishing Company. They are also listed on the Leading Lawyers website. We did it again, only this time even better than before! Twenty four TSM&P attorneys have been named Illinois Super Lawyers for 2006 in the February issue of Chicago magazine, as well as Illinois Super Lawyers magazine. Nominated by their peers, only the top 5% of practicing attorneys in Illinois are named Illinois Super Lawyers. Our attorneys are listed under the following practice areas: Business Litigation, Cities/Municipalities, Civil Litigation Defense, Construction/Surety, General Litigation, Labor & Employment, Insurance Coverage and Intellectual Property Litigation. TSM&P had more listings than any other firm for the Insurance Coverage practice area with 15 attorneys named as Super Lawyers. Also, special recognition is in order for Robert S. Soderstrom, who was listed in the "Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers," and Shaun M. Baldwin, who was named one of the "Top 50 Female Illinois Super Lawyers." All twenty four attorneys are also listed on the Super Lawyers website. We did it again, only this time even better than before! Twenty four TSM&P attorneys have been named Illinois Super Lawyers for 2006 in the February issue of Chicago magazine, as well as Illinois Super Lawyers magazine. Nominated by their peers, only the top 5% of practicing attorneys in Illinois are named Illinois Super Lawyers. Our attorneys are listed under the following practice areas: Business Litigation, Cities/Municipalities, Civil Litigation Defense, Construction/Surety, General Litigation, Labor & Employment, Insurance Coverage and Intellectual Property Litigation. TSM&P had more listings than any other firm for the Insurance Coverage practice area with 15 attorneys named as Super Lawyers. Also, special recognition is in order for Robert S. Soderstrom, who was listed in the "Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers," and Shaun M. Baldwin, who was named one of the "Top 50 Female Illinois Super Lawyers." All twenty four attorneys are also listed on the Super Lawyers website. TSM&P is pleased to announce that Michelle Hou has joined the firm as an associate in our Newark office. Michelle will be practicing in the areas of insurance coverage, litigation and commercial litigation. We are pleased to announce that Michelle Savin (Wheaton), Michael Conlon (Chicago), and Michael J. Morrison (Chicago) have joined the firm as associates. Michelle practices in the area of general business counseling, real estate, and estate planning. Michael Conlon practices in the areas of reinsurance, insurance coverage analysis, and litigation. Michael J. Morrison practices in the areas of litigation, tort, products liability, construction, and commercial litigation. TSM&P is pleased to announce that Anthony Balice has joined the firm as an associate in our Chicago office. Tony has experience practicing in the areas of civil practice as well as general insurance coverage and litigation. We are pleased to announce that Zhanna Rondel has joined TSM&P as an associate in our Chicago office. Zhanna practices in the area of insurance coverage. We are pleased to announce that Paul A. Henreid has joined TSM&P as an associate in our Orange County office. Paul has experience practicing in insurance coverage and business litigation. TSM&P is pleased to announce that Michelle Hou has joined the firm as an associate in our Newark office. Michelle will be practicing in the areas of insurance coverage, litigation and commercial litigation. We are pleased to announce that Michelle Savin (Wheaton), Michael Conlon (Chicago), and Michael J. Morrison (Chicago) have joined the firm as associates. Michelle practices in the area of general business counseling, real estate, and estate planning. Michael Conlon practices in the areas of reinsurance, insurance coverage analysis, and litigation. Michael J. Morrison practices in the areas of litigation, tort, products liability, construction, and commercial litigation. TSM&P is pleased to announce that Anthony Balice has joined the firm as an associate in our Chicago office. Tony has experience practicing in the areas of civil practice as well as general insurance coverage and litigation. We are pleased to announce that Zhanna Rondel has joined TSM&P as an associate in our Chicago office. Zhanna practices in the area of insurance coverage. We are pleased to announce that Paul A. Henreid has joined TSM&P as an associate in our Orange County office. Paul has experience practicing in insurance coverage and business litigation. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2400 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2400&page=46 Address : 535 Anton Boulevard10th Floor ,, Phone : 714-431-1100, City : Costa Mesa http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=498 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=498&page=47 Address : 611 Anton BoulevardSuite 1400 ,, Phone : 714-641-5100, City : Costa Mesa Rutan & Tucker partner John Hurlbut was honored as the Public Law Center's (PLC) 2007 Attorney of the Year at the annual Volunteers for Justice Dinner along with PLC's Law Firm of the Year, Minyard Morris LLP, and Corporate Partner of the Year, Macy's West, on July 26, 2007. The annual event spotlights leadership and exemplary service to the community. In his comments Ken Babcock, the Executive Director of the Public Law Center, noted, "One of the reasons Mr. Hurbut, Jr. was nominated for this important award is his long-term dedication to the Public Law Center. Mr. Hurlbut, Jr. of Rutan & Tucker LLP made a pledge a number of years ago to always have at least one case open with PLC. Year after year, John has devoted countless volunteer hours to PLC†s clients to fulfill that pledge. His absolute commitment to the community and dedication to ensuring access to justice for those less privileged resonates in the many lives he has changed. Through John†s tireless efforts, PLC†s clients have been able to partake in the legal system, a right that is too often unavailable to them. In addition to tackling challenging cases, John always makes time to mentor and support new attorneys. His passion for pro bono work and his accomplishments are an inspiration to us all." "John's contributions to our community are equaled only by the significant role he fulfills as a member of our firm and the value he brings to everything he accomplishes," stated Rutan & Tucker managing partner Michael Hornak. Rutan & Tucker partner John Hurlbut was honored as the Public Law Center's (PLC) 2007 Attorney of the Year at the annual Volunteers for Justice Dinner along with PLC's Law Firm of the Year, Minyard Morris LLP, and Corporate Partner of the Year, Macy's West, on July 26, 2007. The annual event spotlights leadership and exemplary service to the community. In his comments Ken Babcock, the Executive Director of the Public Law Center, noted, "One of the reasons Mr. Hurbut, Jr. was nominated for this important award is his long-term dedication to the Public Law Center. Mr. Hurlbut, Jr. of Rutan & Tucker LLP made a pledge a number of years ago to always have at least one case open with PLC. Year after year, John has devoted countless volunteer hours to PLC†s clients to fulfill that pledge. His absolute commitment to the community and dedication to ensuring access to justice for those less privileged resonates in the many lives he has changed. Through John†s tireless efforts, PLC†s clients have been able to partake in the legal system, a right that is too often unavailable to them. In addition to tackling challenging cases, John always makes time to mentor and support new attorneys. His passion for pro bono work and his accomplishments are an inspiration to us all." "John's contributions to our community are equaled only by the significant role he fulfills as a member of our firm and the value he brings to everything he accomplishes," stated Rutan & Tucker managing partner Michael Hornak. William M. Marticorena, a partner in the Public Law Section of Rutan & Tucker LLP, California†s largest full-service law firm based in Orange County, is the president elect for the California and Nevada chapter (SCAN) of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA). Bill Marticorena specializes in telecommunications, cable television regulation, public finance and economic development. He has delivered numerous speeches, lectures and seminars on cable television, telecommunications, public finance and economic development over the last 25 years. A frequent speaker at NATOA regional and national conferences, he also has regularly addressed the League of California Cities on cable television and telecommunications regulation. He joined the firm in 1977 and is a graduate of Harvard Law School. The SCAN Chapter sponsors an annual conference and also conducts local seminars each year on cable and telecommunications issues. It offers networking opportunities with other telecommunications officers and industry representatives and provides up-to-date information on FCC rules and guidelines. Its Annual Programming Awards recognize the efforts of cities and counties jurisdictions for providing quality local programming. ‽We encourage our attorneys to take volunteer leadership roles in non-profit organizations that help improve the practice of law and better inform our clients on issues of importance in their industries,” said Mike Hornak, the firm†s managing partner. William M. Marticorena, a partner in the Public Law Section of Rutan & Tucker LLP, California†s largest full-service law firm based in Orange County, is the president elect for the California and Nevada chapter (SCAN) of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA). Bill Marticorena specializes in telecommunications, cable television regulation, public finance and economic development. He has delivered numerous speeches, lectures and seminars on cable television, telecommunications, public finance and economic development over the last 25 years. A frequent speaker at NATOA regional and national conferences, he also has regularly addressed the League of California Cities on cable television and telecommunications regulation. He joined the firm in 1977 and is a graduate of Harvard Law School. The SCAN Chapter sponsors an annual conference and also conducts local seminars each year on cable and telecommunications issues. It offers networking opportunities with other telecommunications officers and industry representatives and provides up-to-date information on FCC rules and guidelines. Its Annual Programming Awards recognize the efforts of cities and counties jurisdictions for providing quality local programming. ‽We encourage our attorneys to take volunteer leadership roles in non-profit organizations that help improve the practice of law and better inform our clients on issues of importance in their industries,” said Mike Hornak, the firm†s managing partner. Rutan & Tucker LLP, California†s largest full-service law firm based in Orange County, recently co-sponsored the annual Golden Gavel Appellate Moot Court Competition at Chapman University School of Law. The program offers first-year law students the opportunity to develop oral and written advocacy skills by applying them in simulated courtroom settings. In 2006, Rutan & Tucker made a $75,000 donation to help fund the law school†s Legal Research and Writing Program, which helps students acquire the skills they need for the competition. Rutan & Tucker partners Tom Salinger, a member and former head of the firm†s Trial Section, and Mike Rubin, a member of the firm†s Public Law Section, joined law school Dean Parham Williams in judging this year†s competition. This year, students wrote a persuasive brief involving an employer†s responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and then argued their case in a mock oral argument. From the initial rounds of arguments, 30 students were selected to advance to final elimination rounds that were judged by local attorneys. The eight students who advanced to the Golden Gavel quarterfinal rounds were Angelique Batsel, Alex Brewshaugh, Jenos Firouzman, Tracy Guenther, William Nones, Brian Thomley, Jessica Tincopa, and Matt Wechter. The two Rutan & Tucker Golden Gavel Award winners were William Nones, representing the plaintiff (Nones also won the Best Oralist award) and Matt Wechter, representing the defendant. The two students who wrote the top plaintiff†s and defendant†s briefs will be announced in the fall and presented with Rutan & Tucker Golden Quill Awards. Each award is accompanied by a cash stipend. The top advocates and brief-writers in this and other competitions held at the Chapman law school are invited to become members of the school†s Appellate Moot Court Board, making them eligible to represent the school in regional and national competitions. ‽From my experience over the last two years as a judge of the moot court competition, I found the law student participants to be bright, personable and energetic,” said Salinger. ‽I think they not only are a credit to their school but also, even at this early stage of their legal education, to the legal community. The faculty and the administration of the law school can take great pride in the fact that they have such talented first-year students and that their Legal Research and Writing instructors have obviously taught them a great deal about oral advocacy in a brief period of time.” ‽I was very impressed with the caliber of advocacy, finding it difficult to believe that these were merely first year law students,” said Rubin. ‽They were well prepared, knew the facts, knew the law, and articulated their positions forcefully and persuasively. They have a bright future. Credit goes to the Chapman faculty involved in the Legal Research and Writing Program for enabling these students to excel so impressively.” Professor Robin Slocum, director of the Legal Research and Writing program, said, ‽We very much appreciate the numerous ways in which Rutan & Tucker has supported this program. We are so grateful for the firm†s donation, which will be used to enhance the services we offer our students. Equally as important, however, is the time and energy so many attorneys at Rutan & Tucker have so generously provided in supporting and serving as judges for the Golden Gavel competition each year.” Several attorneys at the firm are graduates of the law school or were undergraduates at the Chapman University, including associate attorneys Allison LeMoine-Bui, who earned her Chapman law degree there in 1999, and Richard R. W. Houston, who earned a Chapman undergraduate degree in 1997. ## About the Chapman University School of Law The Chapman University School of Law, the only law school in Orange County located on a university campus, is fully accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. Founded in 1995, the law school already has achieved unprecedented recognition in legal education and is committed to the highest standards of excellence. The Chapman School of Law offers a dynamic, personalized legal education with a firm dedication to student success. For more information about the Chapman School of Law, Rutan & Tucker LLP, California†s largest full-service law firm based in Orange County, recently co-sponsored the annual Golden Gavel Appellate Moot Court Competition at Chapman University School of Law. The program offers first-year law students the opportunity to develop oral and written advocacy skills by applying them in simulated courtroom settings. In 2006, Rutan & Tucker made a $75,000 donation to help fund the law school†s Legal Research and Writing Program, which helps students acquire the skills they need for the competition. Rutan & Tucker partners Tom Salinger, a member and former head of the firm†s Trial Section, and Mike Rubin, a member of the firm†s Public Law Section, joined law school Dean Parham Williams in judging this year†s competition. This year, students wrote a persuasive brief involving an employer†s responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and then argued their case in a mock oral argument. From the initial rounds of arguments, 30 students were selected to advance to final elimination rounds that were judged by local attorneys. The eight students who advanced to the Golden Gavel quarterfinal rounds were Angelique Batsel, Alex Brewshaugh, Jenos Firouzman, Tracy Guenther, William Nones, Brian Thomley, Jessica Tincopa, and Matt Wechter. The two Rutan & Tucker Golden Gavel Award winners were William Nones, representing the plaintiff (Nones also won the Best Oralist award) and Matt Wechter, representing the defendant. The two students who wrote the top plaintiff†s and defendant†s briefs will be announced in the fall and presented with Rutan & Tucker Golden Quill Awards. Each award is accompanied by a cash stipend. The top advocates and brief-writers in this and other competitions held at the Chapman law school are invited to become members of the school†s Appellate Moot Court Board, making them eligible to represent the school in regional and national competitions. ‽From my experience over the last two years as a judge of the moot court competition, I found the law student participants to be bright, personable and energetic,” said Salinger. ‽I think they not only are a credit to their school but also, even at this early stage of their legal education, to the legal community. The faculty and the administration of the law school can take great pride in the fact that they have such talented first-year students and that their Legal Research and Writing instructors have obviously taught them a great deal about oral advocacy in a brief period of time.” ‽I was very impressed with the caliber of advocacy, finding it difficult to believe that these were merely first year law students,” said Rubin. ‽They were well prepared, knew the facts, knew the law, and articulated their positions forcefully and persuasively. They have a bright future. Credit goes to the Chapman faculty involved in the Legal Research and Writing Program for enabling these students to excel so impressively.” Professor Robin Slocum, director of the Legal Research and Writing program, said, ‽We very much appreciate the numerous ways in which Rutan & Tucker has supported this program. We are so grateful for the firm†s donation, which will be used to enhance the services we offer our students. Equally as important, however, is the time and energy so many attorneys at Rutan & Tucker have so generously provided in supporting and serving as judges for the Golden Gavel competition each year.” Several attorneys at the firm are graduates of the law school or were undergraduates at the Chapman University, including associate attorneys Allison LeMoine-Bui, who earned her Chapman law degree there in 1999, and Richard R. W. Houston, who earned a Chapman undergraduate degree in 1997. ## About the Chapman University School of Law The Chapman University School of Law, the only law school in Orange County located on a university campus, is fully accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. Founded in 1995, the law school already has achieved unprecedented recognition in legal education and is committed to the highest standards of excellence. 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