http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_de.php Judged Law Firm en-us (C) 2006 Judged. All rights reserved. contact@judged.com(Judged) contact@judged.com Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:21:06 -0500 Law Firms http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_de.php 60 http://www.judged.com/images/xml_rss_feed.gif http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_de.php Address : 414 South State StreetP.O Box 497, Phone : 302-674-0140, City : Dover http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2115 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2115&page=1 Address : 1201 N. Orange StreetSuite 1001, Phone : 302-351-8000, City : Wilmington Partner Maureen T. Liccione was named for the second time as one of Long Island's 50 Top Women by the Long Island Business News. Maureen serves as special counsel to municipalities and districts throughout Long Island and represents private clients in land use, environmental, municipal and commercial matters, as well as in all phases of administrative and court litigation and appeals. Maureen is rated AV, the highest Martindale-Hubbell peer rating for lawyers. Partner Maureen T. Liccione was named for the second time as one of Long Island's 50 Top Women by the Long Island Business News. Maureen serves as special counsel to municipalities and districts throughout Long Island and represents private clients in land use, environmental, municipal and commercial matters, as well as in all phases of administrative and court litigation and appeals. Maureen is rated AV, the highest Martindale-Hubbell peer rating for lawyers. Partner, Jon Santemma will be a featured speaker at the New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting, Committee on Attorneys in Public Service, on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 on Eminent Domain: Is this Land your Land? Wallace Leinheardt, partner and co-chair of the firm's Trusts and Estates Department, will speak at the New York State Bar Association's Annual Meeting on Tuesday, January 23, 2007. His topic is E-Filing in the State Courts. Partner, Jon Santemma will be a featured speaker at the New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting, Committee on Attorneys in Public Service, on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 on Eminent Domain: Is this Land your Land? Wallace Leinheardt, partner and co-chair of the firm's Trusts and Estates Department, will speak at the New York State Bar Association's Annual Meeting on Tuesday, January 23, 2007. His topic is E-Filing in the State Courts. Stephen P. Epstein chaired a New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar at the Hyatt Regency Wind Watch in Hauppauge, New York. The topic of the seminar was Forming & Advising Businesses. Firm partners Igor "Bud" Bilewich and Robert J. Londin also spoke at the seminar. Stephen P. Epstein chaired a New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar at the Hyatt Regency Wind Watch in Hauppauge, New York. The topic of the seminar was Forming & Advising Businesses. Firm partners Igor "Bud" Bilewich and Robert J. Londin also spoke at the seminar. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1181 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1181&page=2 Address : 222 Delaware Avenue17th Floor, P.O. Box 1150, Phone : 302-654-1888, City : Wilmington http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=72 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=72&page=3 Address : The Brandywine Building1000 West Street, 17th Floor, Phone : 302-571-6600, City : Wilmington Norman M. Powell, a partner in the Business Planning, Transactions and Restructuring Section of Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP, has been appointed Vice Chair of the Planning and Communications subcommittee of the Commercial Finance Committee of the Section of Business Law for the American Bar Association. In addition, Mr. Powell will serve as the Commercial Finance subcommittee liaison to the Membership Committee of the Section of Business Law. Mr. Powell's term for both positions will run through 2010. In his role as Vice Chair, Mr. Powell will have responsibility for continuing legal education programs and other initiatives including the subcommittee's newsletter. The ABA Section of Business Law's Committee on Commercial Financial Services consists of lawyers whose practices are concentrated in commercial lending. Most members represent financial institutions, although many regularly represent borrowers. The subcommittees focus on new developments in commercial lending law, including agricultural and agri-business, aircraft, maritime, and real estate financing, secured lending, lender liability, loan documentation, and loan participations and syndications. Norman M. Powell, a partner in the Business Planning, Transactions and Restructuring Section of Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP, has been appointed Vice Chair of the Planning and Communications subcommittee of the Commercial Finance Committee of the Section of Business Law for the American Bar Association. In addition, Mr. Powell will serve as the Commercial Finance subcommittee liaison to the Membership Committee of the Section of Business Law. Mr. Powell's term for both positions will run through 2010. In his role as Vice Chair, Mr. Powell will have responsibility for continuing legal education programs and other initiatives including the subcommittee's newsletter. The ABA Section of Business Law's Committee on Commercial Financial Services consists of lawyers whose practices are concentrated in commercial lending. Most members represent financial institutions, although many regularly represent borrowers. The subcommittees focus on new developments in commercial lending law, including agricultural and agri-business, aircraft, maritime, and real estate financing, secured lending, lender liability, loan documentation, and loan participations and syndications. Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP has ranked 1st in Delaware and 11th in the country when compared to other firms its size, according to the 2007 American Lawyer Midlevel Associates survey. "The firm is pleased that Young Conaway is continually recognized as a great place to practice law," said firm chairman James L. Patton, Jr. The 2007 survey of third, fourth and fifth year associates at 189 firms across the United States probed into associates' levels of job satisfaction, including the interest and satisfaction levels of work; relations between associates and partners, training and guidance, openness about finances and strategies, billable hours policy; the firm's attitude toward pro bono work, and the likelihood of the associate being at the firm in two years. Patton went on to say, "We are proud of the success the firm has achieved in developing a collegial and mentoring atmosphere among partners and associates. It is gratifying that our associates consistently commend Young Conaway for our providing substantive work while also offering a balance that allows attorneys to pursue family, social and community interests outside the office." Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP has ranked 1st in Delaware and 11th in the country when compared to other firms its size, according to the 2007 American Lawyer Midlevel Associates survey. "The firm is pleased that Young Conaway is continually recognized as a great place to practice law," said firm chairman James L. Patton, Jr. The 2007 survey of third, fourth and fifth year associates at 189 firms across the United States probed into associates' levels of job satisfaction, including the interest and satisfaction levels of work; relations between associates and partners, training and guidance, openness about finances and strategies, billable hours policy; the firm's attitude toward pro bono work, and the likelihood of the associate being at the firm in two years. Patton went on to say, "We are proud of the success the firm has achieved in developing a collegial and mentoring atmosphere among partners and associates. It is gratifying that our associates consistently commend Young Conaway for our providing substantive work while also offering a balance that allows attorneys to pursue family, social and community interests outside the office." William W. Bowser, a partner in the Employment Section of Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP, has been selected to receive the National Governor's Association (NGA) Award for Distinguished Service to State Government. Mr. Bowser will be honored with the award on July 21, at the NGA Annual Meeting in Michigan. Mr. Bowser is being recognized for his service to the State of Delaware as the Chair of the Delaware Cancer Consortium. In December of 2000, Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner asked William Bowser to serve as chair of the Advisory Council on Cancer Incidence and Mortality. Since then, he has devoted thousands of hours to oversee the development and implementation of a statewide cancer plan, which has garnered national recognition, through the Delaware Cancer Consortium. Mr. Bowser's efforts led to the Delaware Cancer Treatment Program, which provides universal coverage for cancer treatment to Delawareans. As a result, cancer mortality rates in Delaware have fallen at twice the national rate. Furthermore, his true commitment and compassion to improving the lives of each Delawarean is exemplified by his devotion of energy and resources to eliminating racial disparities in cancer treatment. According to Governor Ruth Ann Minner, who submitted Mr. Bowser for consideration, "Bill has broadened our vision; he not only allowed us to think beyond what we had thought possible, he required it." In addition to the NGA Distinguished Service Award, Mr. Bowser has been recognized for his work on behalf of children with cancer and their families as the recipient of the Governor's Volunteer of the Year Award in 2000, and the Roxana Arsht Beacon Award and the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center Community Service Award in 2002. William W. Bowser, a partner in the Employment Section of Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP, has been selected to receive the National Governor's Association (NGA) Award for Distinguished Service to State Government. Mr. Bowser will be honored with the award on July 21, at the NGA Annual Meeting in Michigan. Mr. Bowser is being recognized for his service to the State of Delaware as the Chair of the Delaware Cancer Consortium. In December of 2000, Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner asked William Bowser to serve as chair of the Advisory Council on Cancer Incidence and Mortality. Since then, he has devoted thousands of hours to oversee the development and implementation of a statewide cancer plan, which has garnered national recognition, through the Delaware Cancer Consortium. Mr. Bowser's efforts led to the Delaware Cancer Treatment Program, which provides universal coverage for cancer treatment to Delawareans. As a result, cancer mortality rates in Delaware have fallen at twice the national rate. Furthermore, his true commitment and compassion to improving the lives of each Delawarean is exemplified by his devotion of energy and resources to eliminating racial disparities in cancer treatment. According to Governor Ruth Ann Minner, who submitted Mr. Bowser for consideration, "Bill has broadened our vision; he not only allowed us to think beyond what we had thought possible, he required it." In addition to the NGA Distinguished Service Award, Mr. Bowser has been recognized for his work on behalf of children with cancer and their families as the recipient of the Governor's Volunteer of the Year Award in 2000, and the Roxana Arsht Beacon Award and the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center Community Service Award in 2002. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2617 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2617&page=4 Address : One Rodney Square920 North King Street, Phone : 302-651-7700, City : Wilmington http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1989 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1989&page=5 Address : 222 Delaware AvenueSuite 900, P.O. Box 25130, Phone : 302-655-5000, City : Wilmington Steven R. Director, a director at The Bayard Firm, was a speaker at a trust presentation on June 28, 2007 at the Newark Senior Center in Newark, Delaware. Steve described the overall estate planning process, and then explained a number of different trusts and the benefits of each type. He also spoke briefly about the federal estate taxes and the effect of the marital deduction and the applicable credit amount. The presentation was hosted by Delaware Sterling Bank & Trust Company. Steven R. Director, a director at The Bayard Firm, was a speaker at a trust presentation on June 28, 2007 at the Newark Senior Center in Newark, Delaware. Steve described the overall estate planning process, and then explained a number of different trusts and the benefits of each type. He also spoke briefly about the federal estate taxes and the effect of the marital deduction and the applicable credit amount. The presentation was hosted by Delaware Sterling Bank & Trust Company. The Bayard Firm has been retained as Delaware bankruptcy counsel to the Official Committee of Equity Security Holders for Hancock Fabrics, Inc. Bayard's team is led by partner Charlene D. Davis with assistance provided by associate Eric M. Sutty. Bayard's co-counsel in the case is Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal LLP. Hancock Fabrics is a specialty retailer serving the home sewing and home decorating markets within the United States, operating approximately 400 stores nationwide. After failing to make timely SEC filings and a tightening in credit, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on March 20, 2007 The Bayard Firm has been retained as Delaware bankruptcy counsel to the Official Committee of Equity Security Holders for Hancock Fabrics, Inc. Bayard's team is led by partner Charlene D. Davis with assistance provided by associate Eric M. Sutty. Bayard's co-counsel in the case is Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal LLP. Hancock Fabrics is a specialty retailer serving the home sewing and home decorating markets within the United States, operating approximately 400 stores nationwide. After failing to make timely SEC filings and a tightening in credit, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on March 20, 2007 America's Leading Lawyers for Business, released Friday. The firm's Bankruptcy and Restructuring, Intellectual Property and Real Estate practices also achieved accolades in Delaware in the 5th edition of the legal guide. Neil Glassman, chair of the firm's Bankruptcy and Restructuring practice, earned a #2 individual ranking in Delaware in Chambers USA 2007, and directors Jeffrey Schlerf and Steven Yoder were named among the leaders in Delaware bankruptcy law. Douglas Hershman, a director in the firm's Real Estate practice, also achieved a #2 individual ranking in the guide; and director Richard D. Kirk was recognized as a leader in intellectual property law in Delaware. "Chambers USA represents one of the most highly competitive directories in the legal industry, respected for its use of client and peer insights. We're pleased to see our rankings continue to endorse the strength of The Bayard Firm and our talented lawyers across a variety of practice areas, from bankruptcy to real estate and IP," said Jeffrey Schlerf, Chairman of The Bayard Firm. Following is a summary of The Bayard Firm's rankings, including leading practices and individual lawyers who ranked as leaders in their fields. Chambers USA Directory Individual Rankings for The Bayard Firm (Delaware): Neil B. Glassman: Ranked 2 in Bankruptcy/Restructuring Douglas M. Hershman: Ranked 2 in Real Estate Richard D. Kirk: Ranked 4 in Intellectual Property Jeffrey M. Schlerf: Ranked 4 in Bankruptcy/Restructuring Steven M Yoder: Ranked "Up and Coming" in Bankruptcy/Restructuring Chambers USA Directory Firm Rankings for The Bayard Firm (Delaware): Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Ranked 3 Intellectual Property: Ranked 3 Real Estate: Ranked 3 America's Leading Lawyers for Business, released Friday. The firm's Bankruptcy and Restructuring, Intellectual Property and Real Estate practices also achieved accolades in Delaware in the 5th edition of the legal guide. Neil Glassman, chair of the firm's Bankruptcy and Restructuring practice, earned a #2 individual ranking in Delaware in Chambers USA 2007, and directors Jeffrey Schlerf and Steven Yoder were named among the leaders in Delaware bankruptcy law. Douglas Hershman, a director in the firm's Real Estate practice, also achieved a #2 individual ranking in the guide; and director Richard D. Kirk was recognized as a leader in intellectual property law in Delaware. "Chambers USA represents one of the most highly competitive directories in the legal industry, respected for its use of client and peer insights. We're pleased to see our rankings continue to endorse the strength of The Bayard Firm and our talented lawyers across a variety of practice areas, from bankruptcy to real estate and IP," said Jeffrey Schlerf, Chairman of The Bayard Firm. Following is a summary of The Bayard Firm's rankings, including leading practices and individual lawyers who ranked as leaders in their fields. Chambers USA Directory Individual Rankings for The Bayard Firm (Delaware): Neil B. Glassman: Ranked 2 in Bankruptcy/Restructuring Douglas M. Hershman: Ranked 2 in Real Estate Richard D. Kirk: Ranked 4 in Intellectual Property Jeffrey M. Schlerf: Ranked 4 in Bankruptcy/Restructuring Steven M Yoder: Ranked "Up and Coming" in Bankruptcy/Restructuring Chambers USA Directory Firm Rankings for The Bayard Firm (Delaware): Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Ranked 3 Intellectual Property: Ranked 3 Real Estate: Ranked 3 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=100184 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=100184&page=6 Address : Hercules Plaza1313 N. Market Street, Phone : 302-984-6000, City : Wilmington Meghan M. Dougherty, Patrick C. Gallagher, and Myles D. Roberts have joined Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP. They are all in the Delaware Bar. Meghan M. Dougherty, Patrick C. Gallagher, and Myles D. Roberts have joined Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP. They are all in the Delaware Bar. Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP is pleased to announce that 18 of its partners have been recognized in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Five of these attorneys have been named in Best Lawyers for at least 10 years. Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP is pleased to announce that 18 of its partners have been recognized in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Five of these attorneys have been named in Best Lawyers for at least 10 years. Insurance coverage litigation partners at Potter Anderson achieved two substantial victories for Potter Anderson's clients AT&T Corp. and Sun-Times Media Group, Inc., and certain outside directors of Sun-Times. AT&T Corp. v. Clarendon America Insurance Co., et al. In the most recent decision, the Delaware Supreme Court reversed the trial court and reinstated AT&T's claim for the indemnification of defense costs and settlement amounts that embraced a tower of coverage of $90 million. AT&T Corp. v. Clarendon America Insurance Co., et al., App. No. 567, 2007 Del. LEXIS 294 (Del. Supr. July 2, 2007). This decision restores to the underlying litigation in Superior Court the $90 million portion of almost $600 million at issue in coverage limits in that action. Partner John James is the lead Potter Anderson attorney representing AT&T in this action, serving as co-counsel with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. In its decision, the Supreme Court held that AT&T was entitled to cover-age from the insurers who had provided $90 million in directors and officers liability coverage to At Home Corporation, a subsidiary of AT&T, which had entered bankruptcy. That bankruptcy contributed to the filing of a number of securities class actions against AT&T, its directors and the directors of At Home, most of whom were AT&T designees. The Delaware Supreme Court held, on issues of first impression, that the At Home directors had suffered a legally cognizable "loss" within the terms of the policy and that AT&T, which had indemnified its At Home designated directors because of At Home's bankruptcy, was equitably subrogated to the rights of those directors to the At Home insurance coverage. The court rejected the formalistic position adopted by the Superior Court and advanced by the insurers that it was necessary for the At Home directors to have actually paid their defense costs and their portion of a $340 million settlement before being indemnified by AT&T in order to be entitled to coverage under the D&O policies sold to At Home. Insurance coverage litigation partners at Potter Anderson achieved two substantial victories for Potter Anderson's clients AT&T Corp. and Sun-Times Media Group, Inc., and certain outside directors of Sun-Times. AT&T Corp. v. Clarendon America Insurance Co., et al. In the most recent decision, the Delaware Supreme Court reversed the trial court and reinstated AT&T's claim for the indemnification of defense costs and settlement amounts that embraced a tower of coverage of $90 million. AT&T Corp. v. Clarendon America Insurance Co., et al., App. No. 567, 2007 Del. LEXIS 294 (Del. Supr. July 2, 2007). This decision restores to the underlying litigation in Superior Court the $90 million portion of almost $600 million at issue in coverage limits in that action. Partner John James is the lead Potter Anderson attorney representing AT&T in this action, serving as co-counsel with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. In its decision, the Supreme Court held that AT&T was entitled to cover-age from the insurers who had provided $90 million in directors and officers liability coverage to At Home Corporation, a subsidiary of AT&T, which had entered bankruptcy. That bankruptcy contributed to the filing of a number of securities class actions against AT&T, its directors and the directors of At Home, most of whom were AT&T designees. The Delaware Supreme Court held, on issues of first impression, that the At Home directors had suffered a legally cognizable "loss" within the terms of the policy and that AT&T, which had indemnified its At Home designated directors because of At Home's bankruptcy, was equitably subrogated to the rights of those directors to the At Home insurance coverage. The court rejected the formalistic position adopted by the Superior Court and advanced by the insurers that it was necessary for the At Home directors to have actually paid their defense costs and their portion of a $340 million settlement before being indemnified by AT&T in order to be entitled to coverage under the D&O policies sold to At Home. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1910 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1910&page=7 Address : 1201 Orange St., Ste. 725One Commerce Center, Phone : 302-884-6766, City : Wilmington http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=100147 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=100147&page=8 Address : PNC Bank Center222 Delaware Avenue, 10th Floor, P.O. Box 2306, Phone : 302-888-6800, City : Wilmington Morris James LLP is pleased to announce that partner Richard Galperin has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in America. The induction ceremony took place during the 2007 Spring Meeting of the College in La Quinta, CA. Founded in 1950, the College is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States and Canada. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only and only after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Lawyers must have minimum of fifteen years trial experience before they can be considered for Fellowship. Membership in the College cannot exceed one percent of the total lawyer population of any state or province. There are currently approximately 5,000 members in the United States and Canada, including active Fellows, Emeritus Fellows, Judicial Fellows (those who ascended to the bench after their induction) and Honorary Fellows. The College strives to improve and elevate the standards of trial practice, the administration of justice and the ethics of the trial profession. Qualified lawyers are called to Fellowship in the College from all branches of trial practice. They are carefully selected from among those who customarily represent plaintiffs in civil cases and those who customarily represent defendants, those who prosecute accused of crime and those who defend them. The College is thus able to speak with a balanced voice on important issues affecting the legal profession and the administration of justice. Morris James LLP is pleased to announce that partner Richard Galperin has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in America. The induction ceremony took place during the 2007 Spring Meeting of the College in La Quinta, CA. Founded in 1950, the College is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States and Canada. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only and only after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Lawyers must have minimum of fifteen years trial experience before they can be considered for Fellowship. Membership in the College cannot exceed one percent of the total lawyer population of any state or province. There are currently approximately 5,000 members in the United States and Canada, including active Fellows, Emeritus Fellows, Judicial Fellows (those who ascended to the bench after their induction) and Honorary Fellows. The College strives to improve and elevate the standards of trial practice, the administration of justice and the ethics of the trial profession. Qualified lawyers are called to Fellowship in the College from all branches of trial practice. They are carefully selected from among those who customarily represent plaintiffs in civil cases and those who customarily represent defendants, those who prosecute accused of crime and those who defend them. The College is thus able to speak with a balanced voice on important issues affecting the legal profession and the administration of justice. Morris James congratulates Mary M. Culley, Gretchen S. Knight and Francis ""Pete"" J. Jones, Jr. for their nomination in Delaware Today's ""Top Lawyers"" survey which appears in the August 2006 issue. Mary M. Culley is a partner with Morris James' Tax, Estates and Trusts Practice Group. She often lectures to professional and community groups on estate planning and probate, planning for families with special needs children, charitable giving, Medicaid planning and planning for the elderly. Earlier this year, Ms. Culley received the 2006 Themis Award from the DuPont Women Lawyers' Network. The Themis Award, established in 2002, is given annually to recognize a member of the network who affects the business of DuPont in a positive manner by ""promoting legal excellence through the success, development and professional advancement of the women lawyers representing DuPont."" Ms. Culley also supports the next generation of women professionals and promotes issues of importance to women in the community by serving as a member of the board of directors of the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council. She is also a member of the board of trustees of Ursuline Academy. Gretchen S. Knight is a partner with Morris James' Family Law Practice Group. She has been nominated for her work in a number of Delaware Today surveys. As a member of the Delaware State Bar Association, she currently serves on a subcommittee on the educational needs of foster children for the Child Protection Accountability Commission, and she is a member of the Preliminary Review Committee of the Board on Professional Responsibility. She is also a member of the Melson-Arsht Inn of Court. Francis ""Pete"" J. Jones, Jr. is a partner with Morris James' Personal Injury Practice Group. He is a frequent speaker on tort and insurance issues and on trial techniques and strategies. In the area of alternative dispute resolution, he is often selected as an arbitrator and/or mediator. Mr. Jones is presently an Associate Trustee of the Delaware Supreme Court's Client Security Trust Fund. He is a member of the Board of the Delaware Law Related Education Program and Chair of the High School Mock Trial Committee. He is also a member and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the National High School Mock Trial Program. In 2005, Mr. Jones received the Distinguished Mentoring Award during the Annual Bench & Bar Conference in Dover, Delaware. The Distinguished Mentoring Award is presented to the ""Delaware lawyer or judge who, by distinguished mentoring of other Delaware lawyers (or future lawyers) over a period of many years, has served as an inspiration to and a model for those lawyers in striving for and maintaining the highest standards in their professional careers and in their community involvement. Morris James congratulates Mary M. Culley, Gretchen S. Knight and Francis ""Pete"" J. Jones, Jr. for their nomination in Delaware Today's ""Top Lawyers"" survey which appears in the August 2006 issue. Mary M. Culley is a partner with Morris James' Tax, Estates and Trusts Practice Group. She often lectures to professional and community groups on estate planning and probate, planning for families with special needs children, charitable giving, Medicaid planning and planning for the elderly. Earlier this year, Ms. Culley received the 2006 Themis Award from the DuPont Women Lawyers' Network. The Themis Award, established in 2002, is given annually to recognize a member of the network who affects the business of DuPont in a positive manner by ""promoting legal excellence through the success, development and professional advancement of the women lawyers representing DuPont."" Ms. Culley also supports the next generation of women professionals and promotes issues of importance to women in the community by serving as a member of the board of directors of the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council. She is also a member of the board of trustees of Ursuline Academy. Gretchen S. Knight is a partner with Morris James' Family Law Practice Group. She has been nominated for her work in a number of Delaware Today surveys. As a member of the Delaware State Bar Association, she currently serves on a subcommittee on the educational needs of foster children for the Child Protection Accountability Commission, and she is a member of the Preliminary Review Committee of the Board on Professional Responsibility. She is also a member of the Melson-Arsht Inn of Court. Francis ""Pete"" J. Jones, Jr. is a partner with Morris James' Personal Injury Practice Group. He is a frequent speaker on tort and insurance issues and on trial techniques and strategies. In the area of alternative dispute resolution, he is often selected as an arbitrator and/or mediator. Mr. Jones is presently an Associate Trustee of the Delaware Supreme Court's Client Security Trust Fund. He is a member of the Board of the Delaware Law Related Education Program and Chair of the High School Mock Trial Committee. He is also a member and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the National High School Mock Trial Program. In 2005, Mr. Jones received the Distinguished Mentoring Award during the Annual Bench & Bar Conference in Dover, Delaware. The Distinguished Mentoring Award is presented to the ""Delaware lawyer or judge who, by distinguished mentoring of other Delaware lawyers (or future lawyers) over a period of many years, has served as an inspiration to and a model for those lawyers in striving for and maintaining the highest standards in their professional careers and in their community involvement. Morris, James, Hitchens & Williams LLP is pleased to announce that John M. Bloxom, IV and John H. Newcomer, Jr., along with their staff, will be joining the firm\'s Real Estate Practice Group in mid-June. David H. Williams, the managing partner of Morris James, stated that the firm\'s partners are excited about the expansion of the Real Estate Practice Group. \"\"The acquisition of John Bloxom, John Newcomer and the rest of their team continues our firm\'s commitment to provide a depth of local legal expertise that is equal to that of our national and international legal practices.\"\" David Williams also indicated Morris James continues to look for opportunities to add lawyers to enhance and expand its practice groups, including intellectual property, business litigation and corporate transactions. At a time of growth and development in the region, Mr. Bloxom and Mr. Newcomer bring a wealth of experience in commercial and industrial real estate matters to the firm. John Bloxom focuses his real estate practice on commercial office and industrial real estate construction, development and finance and leasing. John Newcomer handles commercial litigation as well as real estate matters. Prior to joining Morris James, both Mr. Bloxom and Mr. Newcomer were associated with Duane Morris LLP. Morris, James, Hitchens & Williams LLP is pleased to announce that John M. Bloxom, IV and John H. Newcomer, Jr., along with their staff, will be joining the firm\'s Real Estate Practice Group in mid-June. David H. Williams, the managing partner of Morris James, stated that the firm\'s partners are excited about the expansion of the Real Estate Practice Group. \"\"The acquisition of John Bloxom, John Newcomer and the rest of their team continues our firm\'s commitment to provide a depth of local legal expertise that is equal to that of our national and international legal practices.\"\" David Williams also indicated Morris James continues to look for opportunities to add lawyers to enhance and expand its practice groups, including intellectual property, business litigation and corporate transactions. At a time of growth and development in the region, Mr. Bloxom and Mr. Newcomer bring a wealth of experience in commercial and industrial real estate matters to the firm. John Bloxom focuses his real estate practice on commercial office and industrial real estate construction, development and finance and leasing. John Newcomer handles commercial litigation as well as real estate matters. Prior to joining Morris James, both Mr. Bloxom and Mr. Newcomer were associated with Duane Morris LLP. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1705 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1705&page=9 Address : 222 Delaware AvenueSuite 1200P.O. Box 1266, Phone : 302-421-6800, City : Wilmington Robert A. Spar, a Partner and Co-Chair of the Life Sciences Transactions and Strategic Alliances group, was quoted in this article about the current and future state of the life sciences law field in Maryland, a rapidly forming "biotech capital." "We think the future in Baltimore is going to be biotech in the next three to five years," Mr. Spar said. "We do actively recruit lateral attorneys with life science experience and we pull different expertise from around the firm." Robert A. Spar, a Partner and Co-Chair of the Life Sciences Transactions and Strategic Alliances group, was quoted in this article about the current and future state of the life sciences law field in Maryland, a rapidly forming "biotech capital." "We think the future in Baltimore is going to be biotech in the next three to five years," Mr. Spar said. "We do actively recruit lateral attorneys with life science experience and we pull different expertise from around the firm." Timothy E. Hoeffner, Partner, Vice Chair of the Litigation Department and Co-Chair of the Corporate Governance Practice Group, and Cathleen M. Devlin, a Partner in the Litigation Department and member of the Firm's Corporate Governance Practice Group, are quoted extensively in this front-page news article in The Legal Intelligencer about independent examiners and their value in facilitating internal investigations in anticipation of or in the wake of SEC investigations, both in the subprime lending arena and otherwise across corporate America. Mr. Hoeffner and Ms. Devlin served as counsel to the independent examiner of Time Warner Inc. in an SEC-mandated investigation of accounting for advertising revenues, which resulted in the restatement of nearly $600 million in revenues by the company dating back to 2000. Timothy E. Hoeffner, Partner, Vice Chair of the Litigation Department and Co-Chair of the Corporate Governance Practice Group, and Cathleen M. Devlin, a Partner in the Litigation Department and member of the Firm's Corporate Governance Practice Group, are quoted extensively in this front-page news article in The Legal Intelligencer about independent examiners and their value in facilitating internal investigations in anticipation of or in the wake of SEC investigations, both in the subprime lending arena and otherwise across corporate America. Mr. Hoeffner and Ms. Devlin served as counsel to the independent examiner of Time Warner Inc. in an SEC-mandated investigation of accounting for advertising revenues, which resulted in the restatement of nearly $600 million in revenues by the company dating back to 2000. Norman L. Pernick, Chair of Saul Ewing LLPs Bankruptcy and Restructuring Department, will oversee the Downtown Wilmington Main Street Program, a community-driven renewal plan officially launched May 30. Plans call for the long term continued revitalization of Wilmingtons downtown business district, which is approximately 70 square blocks. As Chair of the Downtown Wilmington Main Street Board of Directors, Mr. Pernick and other board members will direct the efforts of a broad spectrum of community individuals and organizations to attract new businesses and economic development and promote arts and culture in Wilmington. Wilmington Mayor James M. Baker appointed Mr. Pernick to the chairmanship post. Main Street is a grassroots, unified approach to urban redevelopment that I am pleased to be a parents? furniture store downtown, as well as working downtown for the past 23 years part of," Mr. Pernick said. "My interest comes from literally growing up in my grandparents and excited to be a part of this effort, and I thank Mayor Baker for including me Wilmington?s program is modeled after the National Trust Main Street Center Program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and, if certified, would be the largest city district to implement the program in the United States and would serve as a model for similar large downtown revitalization efforts Mr. Pernick has served for more than 10 years on the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of one of the Program?s partner organizations, Downtown Visions, a nonprofit organization devoted to improving the cleanliness and safety of downtown. Wilmington Mr. Pernick received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Brandeis University and earned his J.D. with honors, from George Washington University Law School. Norman L. Pernick, Chair of Saul Ewing LLPs Bankruptcy and Restructuring Department, will oversee the Downtown Wilmington Main Street Program, a community-driven renewal plan officially launched May 30. Plans call for the long term continued revitalization of Wilmingtons downtown business district, which is approximately 70 square blocks. As Chair of the Downtown Wilmington Main Street Board of Directors, Mr. Pernick and other board members will direct the efforts of a broad spectrum of community individuals and organizations to attract new businesses and economic development and promote arts and culture in Wilmington. Wilmington Mayor James M. Baker appointed Mr. Pernick to the chairmanship post. Main Street is a grassroots, unified approach to urban redevelopment that I am pleased to be a parents? furniture store downtown, as well as working downtown for the past 23 years part of," Mr. Pernick said. "My interest comes from literally growing up in my grandparents and excited to be a part of this effort, and I thank Mayor Baker for including me Wilmington?s program is modeled after the National Trust Main Street Center Program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and, if certified, would be the largest city district to implement the program in the United States and would serve as a model for similar large downtown revitalization efforts Mr. Pernick has served for more than 10 years on the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of one of the Program?s partner organizations, Downtown Visions, a nonprofit organization devoted to improving the cleanliness and safety of downtown. Wilmington Mr. Pernick received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Brandeis University and earned his J.D. with honors, from George Washington University Law School. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2104 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2104&page=10 Address : The Nemours Building1007 North Orange Street, Phone : 302-658-9141, City : Wilmington Bryant L. Young, an associate in the firm's Intellectual Property Law group, will serve as an invited guest panelist of the program entitled: "The State of Chemical Patent Practice" at the 2007 AIPLA Annual Meeting. This program will include discussions surrounding recent case law decisions from the Federal Circuit. Bryant L. Young, an associate in the firm's Intellectual Property Law group, will serve as an invited guest panelist of the program entitled: "The State of Chemical Patent Practice" at the 2007 AIPLA Annual Meeting. This program will include discussions surrounding recent case law decisions from the Federal Circuit. Connolly Bove will serve as a co-sponsor at the 2007 Opening Night Reception at the AIPLA Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The AIPLA (American Intellectual Property Law Association) is a national bar association of individuals, companies and institutions involved directly and indirectly in the practice of patent, trademark, copyright and unfair competition law. To learn more about this organization, please visit http://www.aipla.org/. Connolly Bove will serve as a co-sponsor at the 2007 Opening Night Reception at the AIPLA Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The AIPLA (American Intellectual Property Law Association) is a national bar association of individuals, companies and institutions involved directly and indirectly in the practice of patent, trademark, copyright and unfair competition law. To learn more about this organization, please visit http://www.aipla.org/. Two CBLH Attorneys, Helena C. Rychlicki and Edward (Mike) F. Eaton, have been featured on the "Pro Bono Spotlight" section of the Office of the Child Advocate's (OCA) website. Helena, an associate in the firm's Intellectual Property group, has represented six different children to date in her work with the OCA. She was recognized by the OCA in April 2007 for her ongoing dedication to helping children in Delaware. Mike, a partner in the firm's Business Law Group, was honored by the OCA in March 2007 for five years of service. During this period, he has donated over 50 hours of his time representing 10 children. The mission of the Office of the Child Advocate is to safeguard the welfare of Delaware's children through educational advocacy, system reform, public awareness, training and legal representation. To learn more about the Office of the Child Advocate, click here. Two CBLH Attorneys, Helena C. Rychlicki and Edward (Mike) F. Eaton, have been featured on the "Pro Bono Spotlight" section of the Office of the Child Advocate's (OCA) website. Helena, an associate in the firm's Intellectual Property group, has represented six different children to date in her work with the OCA. She was recognized by the OCA in April 2007 for her ongoing dedication to helping children in Delaware. Mike, a partner in the firm's Business Law Group, was honored by the OCA in March 2007 for five years of service. During this period, he has donated over 50 hours of his time representing 10 children. The mission of the Office of the Child Advocate is to safeguard the welfare of Delaware's children through educational advocacy, system reform, public awareness, training and legal representation. To learn more about the Office of the Child Advocate, click here. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=488 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=488&page=11 Address : Chase Manhattan Centre1201 Market Street, Suite 800, Phone : 302-425-6400, City : Wilmington Considering a lateral move to Blank Rome I have a headhunter interested in getting me to interview with Blank Rome. She says it's a great place to work. What can anyone tell me about the lifestyle and pay? Is she telling the truth, or is this headhunter a lying scumbag like all the rest? Judge Nathaniel Jones, Blank Rome's chief diversity and inclusion officer, is being honored by the American Lawyer magazine, as a recipient of its fourth annual Lifetime Achievement Awards. This year's award recipients, as well as the law firms selected for the magazine's 2007 "A-List" rankings, will be honored at a gala dinner on October 24, 2007, in New York City. Judge Jones practices litigation in Blank Rome's Cincinnati, Ohio, office. He was general counsel of the NAACP for a decade, beginning in 1969, taking several cases to the U.S. Supreme Court. President Jimmy Carter named him to the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, where he served with distinction for 23 years. "Over their distinguished careers, these individuals have exemplified the legal profession's twin values of client service and public duty. Though they come from a variety of backgrounds, firms, and locales, they share careers of remarkable distinction and have set outstanding examples for younger members of the profession. We're pleased to recognize their accomplishments through the American Lawyer's Lifetime Achievement Awards," said Aric Press, editor in chief. Judge Nathaniel Jones, Blank Rome's chief diversity and inclusion officer, is being honored by the American Lawyer magazine, as a recipient of its fourth annual Lifetime Achievement Awards. This year's award recipients, as well as the law firms selected for the magazine's 2007 "A-List" rankings, will be honored at a gala dinner on October 24, 2007, in New York City. Judge Jones practices litigation in Blank Rome's Cincinnati, Ohio, office. He was general counsel of the NAACP for a decade, beginning in 1969, taking several cases to the U.S. Supreme Court. President Jimmy Carter named him to the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, where he served with distinction for 23 years. "Over their distinguished careers, these individuals have exemplified the legal profession's twin values of client service and public duty. Though they come from a variety of backgrounds, firms, and locales, they share careers of remarkable distinction and have set outstanding examples for younger members of the profession. We're pleased to recognize their accomplishments through the American Lawyer's Lifetime Achievement Awards," said Aric Press, editor in chief. Blank Rome is pleased to announce it has been accepted by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) to be a member of the Friends of Responsible Care® (FoRC) program. Blank Rome is the only law firm to date accepted into the FoRC program, in recognition of the Firm's success in providing legal advice and counsel to chemical industry clients on matters including chemical and maritime facility security, hazardous materials transportation, environmental, financing, intellectual property, and international trade, to name a few. Through the FoRC program, Blank Rome will help contribute to the environmental, health, safety, and security improvements in the business of chemistry. The Friends of Responsible Care® program enables individuals or organizations that are not members of the ACC to demonstrate their support of Responsible Care. Responsible Care is a global chemical industry performance initiative that is implemented in the United States through the ACC and helps America's leading chemical companies go above and beyond government requirements and openly communicate their results to the public. Since its inception in 1988, the Responsible Care program has resulted in reduced environmental releases of 78 percent and an employee safety record that is more than five times safer than the average of the U.S. manufacturing sector. Blank Rome is pleased to announce it has been accepted by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) to be a member of the Friends of Responsible Care® (FoRC) program. Blank Rome is the only law firm to date accepted into the FoRC program, in recognition of the Firm's success in providing legal advice and counsel to chemical industry clients on matters including chemical and maritime facility security, hazardous materials transportation, environmental, financing, intellectual property, and international trade, to name a few. Through the FoRC program, Blank Rome will help contribute to the environmental, health, safety, and security improvements in the business of chemistry. The Friends of Responsible Care® program enables individuals or organizations that are not members of the ACC to demonstrate their support of Responsible Care. Responsible Care is a global chemical industry performance initiative that is implemented in the United States through the ACC and helps America's leading chemical companies go above and beyond government requirements and openly communicate their results to the public. Since its inception in 1988, the Responsible Care program has resulted in reduced environmental releases of 78 percent and an employee safety record that is more than five times safer than the average of the U.S. manufacturing sector. Blank Rome is pleased to announce Tyler Brody has joined the Firm as an associate in the litigation group, and will be based in the Philadelphia office. Prior to joining Blank Rome, Mr. Brody served as an assistant district attorney in the Appeals and PCRA Units of the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. In this capacity, Mr. Brody represented the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in over 100 cases before the Pennsylvania appellate courts. He also litigated numerous petitions filed under Pennsylvania's Post-Conviction Relief Act in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. Admitted to practice in Philadelphia and New York, Mr. Brody received his law degree from Emory University School of Law, where he received the Arthur K. Bolton Award for Excellence in Brief Writing and was member of the Emory Law School Moot Court Society. Mr. Brody also holds a bachelor of arts in political science from Columbia University. Blank Rome is pleased to announce Tyler Brody has joined the Firm as an associate in the litigation group, and will be based in the Philadelphia office. Prior to joining Blank Rome, Mr. Brody served as an assistant district attorney in the Appeals and PCRA Units of the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. In this capacity, Mr. Brody represented the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in over 100 cases before the Pennsylvania appellate courts. He also litigated numerous petitions filed under Pennsylvania's Post-Conviction Relief Act in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. Admitted to practice in Philadelphia and New York, Mr. Brody received his law degree from Emory University School of Law, where he received the Arthur K. Bolton Award for Excellence in Brief Writing and was member of the Emory Law School Moot Court Society. Mr. Brody also holds a bachelor of arts in political science from Columbia University. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=205 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=205&page=12 Address : 1310 King StreetP.O. Box 1328, Phone : 302-888-6500, City : Wilmington http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1927 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1927&page=13 Address : 913 N. Market St.Suite 800, Phone : 302-658-6538, City : Wilmington http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1522 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1522&page=14 Address : 1201 North Market StreetP.O. Box 1347, Phone : 302-658-9200, City : Wilmington Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP has achieved top ranking in Delaware in five practice areas, as determined by the prestigious international publisher Chambers & Partners. Seventeen attorneys were recognized as leaders in their respective practice areas and the firm ranked first in Delaware in the practices of Chancery, Corporate/M&A and Intellectual Property. Morris Nichols ranked second in the State in Bankruptcy/Restructuring and Real Estate. Chambers & Partners cited the firm's stellar reputation, its recent handling of high profile and complex matters, and the outstanding performance of its attorneys, individually and as practice teams. Among the many superlatives used to describe Morris Nichols' attorneys are "talented and cerebral", "charismatic", and "deserving of the highest possible recognition." Of the Chancery practice, Chambers stated, "In a year which included the successful representation of Disney directors, this firm reinforces its reputation as 'the most venerable and widely respected in town.'" Describing the Corporate/M&A practice, Chambers noted that Morris Nichols is ".one of the brand-name names in the state, and that its reputation elicits "the utmost respect" among clients and competitors." Concerning the Intellectual Property practice, Chambers noted "Morris Nichols's IP practice is hailed within Delaware and outside the state as an "excellent, smart team" with 'the deepest bench in town.'" In terms of the Bankruptcy/Restructuring practice, Chambers stated "with a key strength in bankruptcy litigation, this 16-attorney team wins support for its 'intelligent and capable members .'" The Real Estate practice was noted by Chambers as "highly regarded by observers" and "the practice's industry knowledge and impressive client list are assets." Attorneys recognized by Chambers & Partners are: Derek C. Abbott Bankruptcy/Restructuring Frederick H. Alexander Corporate/M&A Lewis S. Black Corporate/M&A Jack B. Blumenfeld Intellectual Property Robert J. Dehney Bankruptcy/Restructuring Mary B. Graham Intellectual Property Thomas C. Grimm Intellectual Property Louis G. Hering Corporate/M&A: Alternative Entities Donald N. Isken Real Estate John F. Johnston Corporate/M&A William M. Lafferty Chancery Karen Jacobs Louden Intellectual Property Kenneth J. Nachbar Chancery Maryellen Noreika Intellectual Property A. Gilchrist Sparks III Chancery: Corporate/M&A William H. Sudell Bankruptcy/Restructuring Walter C. Tuthill Corporate/M&A: Alternative Entities Chambers & Partners Legal Directory is published annually, in several editions around the world. Its 2007 USA Edition was produced after eight months of extensive, objective research and in-depth interviews carried out across the United States by a team of independent researchers. Inclusion on the list is reserved for attorneys possessing superior legal acumen and reputation within their areas of practice. Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP has achieved top ranking in Delaware in five practice areas, as determined by the prestigious international publisher Chambers & Partners. Seventeen attorneys were recognized as leaders in their respective practice areas and the firm ranked first in Delaware in the practices of Chancery, Corporate/M&A and Intellectual Property. Morris Nichols ranked second in the State in Bankruptcy/Restructuring and Real Estate. Chambers & Partners cited the firm's stellar reputation, its recent handling of high profile and complex matters, and the outstanding performance of its attorneys, individually and as practice teams. Among the many superlatives used to describe Morris Nichols' attorneys are "talented and cerebral", "charismatic", and "deserving of the highest possible recognition." Of the Chancery practice, Chambers stated, "In a year which included the successful representation of Disney directors, this firm reinforces its reputation as 'the most venerable and widely respected in town.'" Describing the Corporate/M&A practice, Chambers noted that Morris Nichols is ".one of the brand-name names in the state, and that its reputation elicits "the utmost respect" among clients and competitors." Concerning the Intellectual Property practice, Chambers noted "Morris Nichols's IP practice is hailed within Delaware and outside the state as an "excellent, smart team" with 'the deepest bench in town.'" In terms of the Bankruptcy/Restructuring practice, Chambers stated "with a key strength in bankruptcy litigation, this 16-attorney team wins support for its 'intelligent and capable members .'" The Real Estate practice was noted by Chambers as "highly regarded by observers" and "the practice's industry knowledge and impressive client list are assets." Attorneys recognized by Chambers & Partners are: Derek C. Abbott Bankruptcy/Restructuring Frederick H. Alexander Corporate/M&A Lewis S. Black Corporate/M&A Jack B. Blumenfeld Intellectual Property Robert J. Dehney Bankruptcy/Restructuring Mary B. Graham Intellectual Property Thomas C. Grimm Intellectual Property Louis G. Hering Corporate/M&A: Alternative Entities Donald N. Isken Real Estate John F. Johnston Corporate/M&A William M. Lafferty Chancery Karen Jacobs Louden Intellectual Property Kenneth J. Nachbar Chancery Maryellen Noreika Intellectual Property A. Gilchrist Sparks III Chancery: Corporate/M&A William H. Sudell Bankruptcy/Restructuring Walter C. Tuthill Corporate/M&A: Alternative Entities Chambers & Partners Legal Directory is published annually, in several editions around the world. Its 2007 USA Edition was produced after eight months of extensive, objective research and in-depth interviews carried out across the United States by a team of independent researchers. Inclusion on the list is reserved for attorneys possessing superior legal acumen and reputation within their areas of practice. Frederick H. Alexander, Lewis S. Black, John F. Johnston and A. Gilchrist Sparks, III, have been named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America list. According to the publishers of Lawdragon Magazine, the "Dragons" include the nation's top mergers and acquisitions, corporate and real estate dealmakers in the first guide to focus exclusively on these specialists. Those named to the Leading Dealmakers list represent less than one-half of one percent of the legal profession, placing them among the most elite group of legal professionals. The "Dealmakers" at Morris Nichols are: Frederick H. Alexander, a partner and a member of the firm's Delaware Corporate Law Counseling Group, is regarded as an established authority on matters of Delaware corporation law. Editors of Lawdragon commented "His opinion carries weight in Delaware's corporate-heavy courthouses." He also is listed in Law & Politics magazine's list of Super Lawyers® in Delaware, The Best Lawyers in America (2006, 2007), Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers For Business (2006, 2007), Who's Who Legal (2006, 2007), and Lawdragon 500 - New Stars New Worlds (2006). Lewis S. Black is Of Counsel and a member of the firm's Delaware Corporate Law Counseling Group. He is regarded as one of the leading lawyers in the United States advising on corporation law matters. According to Lawdragon, "The virtues of Delaware corporate law are known worldwide thanks to his eminence." He also is listed in Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers For Business (2006, 2007), Who's Who Legal (2006, 2007), and Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2006). John F. Johnston is a partner and a member of the firm's Delaware Corporate Law Counseling Group. He provides advice and formal legal opinions on Delaware law matters relating to a wide variety of transactions. He also is listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2006, 2007), Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers For Business (2006, 2007), and Who's Who Legal (2006, 2007). A. Gilchrist Sparks, III is a partner and a member of the firm's Corporate and Business Litigation and the Delaware Corporate Law Counseling Groups. Lawdragon commentary included "He doesn't blanch at defending embattled clients such as Enron director Robert Belfer" and ".most notably, Sparks successfully defended Unocal against an unsolicited offer by Mesa Petroleum, a case that led the Delaware Supreme Court to create major guidelines for takeover battles." He is listed in Law & Politics magazine's list of Super Lawyers® in Delaware, Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2006), The Best Lawyers in America (2006, 2007), Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2006, 2007), and Who's Who Legal (2006, 2007). Frederick H. Alexander, Lewis S. Black, John F. Johnston and A. Gilchrist Sparks, III, have been named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America list. According to the publishers of Lawdragon Magazine, the "Dragons" include the nation's top mergers and acquisitions, corporate and real estate dealmakers in the first guide to focus exclusively on these specialists. Those named to the Leading Dealmakers list represent less than one-half of one percent of the legal profession, placing them among the most elite group of legal professionals. The "Dealmakers" at Morris Nichols are: Frederick H. Alexander, a partner and a member of the firm's Delaware Corporate Law Counseling Group, is regarded as an established authority on matters of Delaware corporation law. Editors of Lawdragon commented "His opinion carries weight in Delaware's corporate-heavy courthouses." He also is listed in Law & Politics magazine's list of Super Lawyers® in Delaware, The Best Lawyers in America (2006, 2007), Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers For Business (2006, 2007), Who's Who Legal (2006, 2007), and Lawdragon 500 - New Stars New Worlds (2006). Lewis S. Black is Of Counsel and a member of the firm's Delaware Corporate Law Counseling Group. He is regarded as one of the leading lawyers in the United States advising on corporation law matters. According to Lawdragon, "The virtues of Delaware corporate law are known worldwide thanks to his eminence." He also is listed in Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers For Business (2006, 2007), Who's Who Legal (2006, 2007), and Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2006). John F. Johnston is a partner and a member of the firm's Delaware Corporate Law Counseling Group. He provides advice and formal legal opinions on Delaware law matters relating to a wide variety of transactions. He also is listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2006, 2007), Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers For Business (2006, 2007), and Who's Who Legal (2006, 2007). A. Gilchrist Sparks, III is a partner and a member of the firm's Corporate and Business Litigation and the Delaware Corporate Law Counseling Groups. Lawdragon commentary included "He doesn't blanch at defending embattled clients such as Enron director Robert Belfer" and ".most notably, Sparks successfully defended Unocal against an unsolicited offer by Mesa Petroleum, a case that led the Delaware Supreme Court to create major guidelines for takeover battles." He is listed in Law & Politics magazine's list of Super Lawyers® in Delaware, Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2006), The Best Lawyers in America (2006, 2007), Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2006, 2007), and Who's Who Legal (2006, 2007). Twelve partners at Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP have been selected for inclusion in "Delaware Super Lawyers" by the publication Law and Business Media. The "Delaware Super Lawyers" list represents the top attorneys throughout the state who have achieved high standards for their legal ability, and are recognized by their peers and in the business community for their legal prowess in their individual practice areas. The 2007 "Super Lawyers" are: Frederick H. Alexander Corporate/M&A Jack B. Blumenfeld Intellectual Property Litigation Robert J. Dehney Bankruptcy/Restructuring Mary B. Graham Intellectual Property Litigation Louis G. Hering Corporate/M&A, Alternative Entities Donald N. Isken Real Estate William M. Lafferty Chancery Karen Jacobs Louden Intellectual Property Litigation Kenneth J. Nachbar Chancery A. Gilchrist Sparks III Chancery, Corporate/M&A William H. Sudell Bankruptcy/Restructuring Walter C. Tuthill Corporate/M&A, Alternative Entities Published annually by legal publisher Law and Business Media, "Super Lawyers" is a state-by-state compilation of leading attorneys. The objective of the "Super Lawyers" selection process is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing that can be used as a resource to assist attorneys and consumers in the search for legal counsel. The list has been published in Delaware for the first time this year. Twelve partners at Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP have been selected for inclusion in "Delaware Super Lawyers" by the publication Law and Business Media. The "Delaware Super Lawyers" list represents the top attorneys throughout the state who have achieved high standards for their legal ability, and are recognized by their peers and in the business community for their legal prowess in their individual practice areas. The 2007 "Super Lawyers" are: Frederick H. Alexander Corporate/M&A Jack B. Blumenfeld Intellectual Property Litigation Robert J. Dehney Bankruptcy/Restructuring Mary B. Graham Intellectual Property Litigation Louis G. Hering Corporate/M&A, Alternative Entities Donald N. Isken Real Estate William M. Lafferty Chancery Karen Jacobs Louden Intellectual Property Litigation Kenneth J. Nachbar Chancery A. Gilchrist Sparks III Chancery, Corporate/M&A William H. Sudell Bankruptcy/Restructuring Walter C. Tuthill Corporate/M&A, Alternative Entities Published annually by legal publisher Law and Business Media, "Super Lawyers" is a state-by-state compilation of leading attorneys. The objective of the "Super Lawyers" selection process is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing that can be used as a resource to assist attorneys and consumers in the search for legal counsel. The list has been published in Delaware for the first time this year. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1708 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1708&page=15 Address : One Rodney SquareP.O. Box 636, Phone : 302-651-3000, City : Wilmington Skadden Salary Letter Skadden GAs in NYC received their 2006 salary letter today. It appears that the firm did not raise salaries over prior years. Associates were simply bumped up to the next tier -- which remained the same as in prior years.Its FIVE years now since Skadden has given a raise!!! Intern from Belarus Dear hiring manager: I am writing to explore the possibility of a traineeship with your organization. As a postgraduated from the Republic of Belarus I've got a degree in jurisprudence at the Belarusian State University, Law Department. Undertaking such a placement with your company would provide an invaluable experience, both professionally and personally. As my enclosed resume indicates, my studies and work experience connected with the legal sphere within the Bank. Some of my resposibilities include the preparing legal documents, files for hearings. Besides I am focused, enthusiastic about learning, and would like to learn more about civil law, international law in the U.S., in order to expand my global understanding of jurisprudence and to use the wide knowledge of law in my future job to organize business cooperation with foreign partners. In regards to my legal eligibility to train with your organization, I would be participating in CIEE's Internship USA program, which is sponsored by the Council on International Educational Exchange [CIEE]. As my sponsor, CIEE is authorized by the U.S. government to issue the necessary documentation for me to obtain a J-1 visa, which allows me to train legally in the U.S. for up to eighteen months. My studies, experience, and personal skills would allow me to excel in a training position at your company. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Perhaps you will ask yourself: "Why do you need it?" It's easy: "Traineeship is a chance to exchange ideas, diversify the office, learn from specialists on a multinational scale, as well as to provide the Host Company with an occasion to share their knowledge with future global leaders. A Traineeship offers the Host Company the opportunity to bring in staff with expertise in their industry, who can offer a new perspective, creative ideas and enthusiasm to their business!" Best regards, Andrei Mahazinnikau Cell phone 8-10-375 296 24 97 60 E-mail: Andreimagazinnikov@yahoo.com Boston office Is there any difference between the offices at Skadden? I have heard nightmare stories from Chicago and NYC associates about the hours, tyrannical partners, etc. Does anyone know whether the Boston office is more of the same? Or does the different market and smaller office make it a kinder, gentler Skadden? Skadden Arps recently played a hockey game against a team from the law firm Proskauer Rose, winning 7-2. The event raised around $20,000 for a group in Harlem. Apparently Skadden's hockey team plays regularly in a league. Who knew? Skadden Arps recently played a hockey game against a team from the law firm Proskauer Rose, winning 7-2. The event raised around $20,000 for a group in Harlem. Apparently Skadden's hockey team plays regularly in a league. Who knew? Skadden is representing MetroPCS Communications, Inc. in its proposed merger with Leap Wireless International, Inc., a deal valued at approximately $5.5 billion. MetroPCS also plans to assume or refinance about $2 billion in debt. The companies are two of the largest providers of wireless telecommunications services. Skadden is representing MetroPCS Communications, Inc. in its proposed merger with Leap Wireless International, Inc., a deal valued at approximately $5.5 billion. MetroPCS also plans to assume or refinance about $2 billion in debt. The companies are two of the largest providers of wireless telecommunications services. Skadden was mentioned more times than any other law firm hired by companies for corporate transactions and received the most overall mentions in the areas of commercial law and contracts litigation, corporate transactions, labor and employment litigation, and intellectual property in Corporate Counsel magazine's "Who Represents America's Biggest Companies" survey (September 2007). The magazine says Skadden "takes the cake" when it comes representing corporate America. Based on the magazine's research of public records, Skadden has ranked first or second on the corporate transactions list in each year it has been published; prior to this year results were based on surveys of general counsel at the Fortune 250. Skadden was mentioned more times than any other law firm hired by companies for corporate transactions and received the most overall mentions in the areas of commercial law and contracts litigation, corporate transactions, labor and employment litigation, and intellectual property in Corporate Counsel magazine's "Who Represents America's Biggest Companies" survey (September 2007). The magazine says Skadden "takes the cake" when it comes representing corporate America. Based on the magazine's research of public records, Skadden has ranked first or second on the corporate transactions list in each year it has been published; prior to this year results were based on surveys of general counsel at the Fortune 250. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2204 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2204&page=16 Address : 1201 North Market StreetSuite 2100, Phone : 302-622-7000, City : Wilmington This case is pending in the federal court for the Southern District of New York. Grant & Eisenhofer is lead counsel for the plaintiff class. On January 28, 2003, the Consolidated Class Action Complaint was filed. The Complaint asserts federal securities claims on behalf of all purchasers of Global Crossing securities between February 1, 1999 and January 28, 2002 against various defendants, including current and former officers and directors of Global Crossing, Arthur Andersen, Salomon Smith Barney and other financial institutions. The motions to dismiss filed by certain defendants have been fully briefed. By Order dated December 18, 2003, the Court denied in part the motions to dismiss filed by certain underwriters. By Order dated March 23, 2004, the Court denied in part the motions to dismiss filed by Arthur Andersen. On August 11, 2003, an Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint was filed for the purpose of asserting federal securities claims on behalf of all purchasers of Asia Global Crossing securities between October 6, 2000 and November 17, 2002 against various defendants, including current and former officers and directors of Asia Global Crossing, Arthur Andersen, Salomon Smith Barney and other financial institutions. On November 10, 2004, the Court approved a settlement with the Global Crossing-related defendants, including Gary Winnick, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Global Crossing's former outside counsel. The value of the settlement is approximately $245 million (subject to fluctuations in the US dollar/UK pounds exchange rate). A copy of the Notice of the Settlement and Proof of Claim Form is available at www.globalcrossinglitigation.com. On July 8, 2005, the Court approved a $75 million settlement between the plaintiffs and Citigroup-related defendants (Salomon Smith Barney and Jack Grubman) was announced. Information concerning the settlement and the Proof of Claim form are available at www.globalcrossinglitigation.com. On October 27, 2005, the Court approved a settlement with Arthur Andersen LLP and all Andersen-related defendants. The settlement is for $25 million cash and brings the total of partial settlements in this case to $345 million. Information about the settlement, including the Notice and Proof of Claim form, is available at www.globalcrossinglitigation.com. The case is still proceeding against other defendants including Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, CIBC and others. DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE PARTIAL SETTLEMENT DESCRIBED ABOVE WILL NOT OCCUR UNTIL MID-2007 AT THE EARLIEST. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT ABOUT THE PAYMENT. PLEASE MONITOR THIS SITE REGULARLY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE CASE, INCLUDING ADDITIONAL SETTLEMENTS. This case is pending in the federal court for the Southern District of New York. Grant & Eisenhofer is lead counsel for the plaintiff class. On January 28, 2003, the Consolidated Class Action Complaint was filed. The Complaint asserts federal securities claims on behalf of all purchasers of Global Crossing securities between February 1, 1999 and January 28, 2002 against various defendants, including current and former officers and directors of Global Crossing, Arthur Andersen, Salomon Smith Barney and other financial institutions. The motions to dismiss filed by certain defendants have been fully briefed. By Order dated December 18, 2003, the Court denied in part the motions to dismiss filed by certain underwriters. By Order dated March 23, 2004, the Court denied in part the motions to dismiss filed by Arthur Andersen. On August 11, 2003, an Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint was filed for the purpose of asserting federal securities claims on behalf of all purchasers of Asia Global Crossing securities between October 6, 2000 and November 17, 2002 against various defendants, including current and former officers and directors of Asia Global Crossing, Arthur Andersen, Salomon Smith Barney and other financial institutions. On November 10, 2004, the Court approved a settlement with the Global Crossing-related defendants, including Gary Winnick, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Global Crossing's former outside counsel. The value of the settlement is approximately $245 million (subject to fluctuations in the US dollar/UK pounds exchange rate). A copy of the Notice of the Settlement and Proof of Claim Form is available at www.globalcrossinglitigation.com. On July 8, 2005, the Court approved a $75 million settlement between the plaintiffs and Citigroup-related defendants (Salomon Smith Barney and Jack Grubman) was announced. Information concerning the settlement and the Proof of Claim form are available at www.globalcrossinglitigation.com. On October 27, 2005, the Court approved a settlement with Arthur Andersen LLP and all Andersen-related defendants. The settlement is for $25 million cash and brings the total of partial settlements in this case to $345 million. Information about the settlement, including the Notice and Proof of Claim form, is available at www.globalcrossinglitigation.com. The case is still proceeding against other defendants including Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, CIBC and others. DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE PARTIAL SETTLEMENT DESCRIBED ABOVE WILL NOT OCCUR UNTIL MID-2007 AT THE EARLIEST. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT ABOUT THE PAYMENT. 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