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Dykema Gossett PLLC

Dykema Launches Campaign Finance Web Site
Dykema, a premier Midwest-based law firm, has launched a Web site dedicated to the areas of state and federal elections law, lobbying limitations, and campaign finance regulations found at www.campaignfinancelawyers.com
Dykema’s Political Compliance team has significant experience advising individuals, candidates, corporations, government entities, and committees on a number of election and compliance issues," said Government Policy Practice Director Len Wolfe. "We believe this Web tool will be a valuable resource for clients and the general public interested in navigating complex state and federal campaign laws."

The Web site is designed to be a guide in matters of corporate and individual political activity, political action committees, compliance with registration and reporting requirements, permissible political activity, ballot initiatives, referenda, and ballot question campaigns, in addition to other political compliance issues. The site will provide regular news updates and reference information for the states of Michigan, California and Illinois, as well as federal campaign rules and election resources.

"The political process is complex and fluid, and it’s difficult for our clients to stay on top of the ever-changing state and federal rules. As the presidential campaign season is heating up and major legislative issues are being debated, we hope Dykema’s Web site will help individuals, businesses and organizations as they work to make their voices heard," Wolfe added.

As part of an effort to keep its clients up-to-date on issues that may impact their businesses, Dykema has launched several informational Web sites over the past few months, including one dedicated to the effects and implementation of the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative and another providing the latest developments and news surrounding the replacement of the state’s Single Business Tax. Dykema also operates a Web site dedicated to providing information regarding gaming law at www.gaminglawyers.net.

Dykema’s Government Policy Practice is comprised of 30 attorneys and government relations professionals with substantial experience working with all branches of government. The team has extensive knowledge of federal and state elections law, lobbying limitations and campaign finance regulations. Clients include corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, trade associations, elected officials, nonprofit organizations, political action committees and ballot question committees.

Government Policy advisors counsel clients on the Federal Election Campaign Act, Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, establishing non-regulated political organizations under Section 527, rules governing Political Action Committees, and a host of other complex and sophisticated matters.

Based in Michigan, Illinois, and Washington, DC, these professionals use both traditional and innovative channels in order to promote and protect their clients’ interests and formulate legislative, regulatory and political strategies.

07-18-2007

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Dykema Gossett PLLC

Ann Arbor Civic Theater Benefits From Dykema Sponsorship
In its ongoing effort to support the communities in which they work and live, Dykema will continue to support the Ann Arbor Civic Theater (A2CT). Dykema sponsors an educational outreach program in which schools are invited to integrate one of the theater’s plays into their curriculum. The students get reduced ticket prices to see the show with their class and a special session with the director and some of the cast members to discuss the play and its themes. The 2007 play will be "A Midsummer Night’s Dream."

A2CT is nearing its 80th year and supports a strong season of musicals, plays, a studio series, a junior theater series and a fundraising cabaret series. They are the biggest user of University of Michigan theater venues other than UM organizations and will be the first non-UM user of the new Arthur Miller Theater.

"I think A2CT is one of those things that makes Ann Arbor a special place to live and work," said Dykema attorney Darrell W. Pierce, who is the newly elected President of the Ann Arbor Civic Theater.

07-18-2007

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Akerman & Senterfitt, Attorneys At Law

Akerman Expands New York Litigation Practice with Addition of Donald N.David and Associates
Akerman Senterfitt LLP continues to expand its New York office with the addition of Donald N. David, who joins the firm's national litigation practice as a shareholder.

David's practice is focused on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on representing entrepreneurial clients. His litigation experience spans numerous federal and state jurisdictions, trying both jury and non-jury cases, as well as arguing appeals in federal and state courts. He has litigated numerous matters in the areas of real estate, banking and finance, securities, intellectual property, telecommunications law, and various types of real estate and business valuation proceedings and other complex commercial matters. David additionally has experience representing many well known entertainers, recording artists and institutions within the entertainment industry. He has also handled a variety of trusts and estates litigation involving estates up to $800 million.

"Donald's significant experience in a broad range of commercial litigation matters is an important addition for us," said Marc Druckman, Managing Shareholder of Akerman Senterfitt's New York office. "As we continue to expand our capabilities in this market, Donald and his team mark another significant boost to the top talent we provide to our clients."

David was previously head of the commercial litigation group in the New York Mid-town office of Cozen O'Connor. He was also the head of the litigation department at Fischbein Badillo Wagner Harding, and prior to that was head of the litigation department at Dreyer and Traub. Donald earned his law degree from New York University School of Law where he received Order of the Coif honors. He received his bachelor's degree, cum laude, from Rutgers University. He is admitted to The New York State Bar, but has been admitted pro hac vice in numerous federal and state jurisdictions.

Scott Kessler and Brian Bloom also join Akerman Senterfitt from Cozen O'Connor, as associates. Their practices focus on commercial litigation and intellectual property matters. Both earned their bachelor of science degrees from Cornell University and their law degrees from Hofstra University. They are admitted to The New York State Bar.

07-18-2007

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Wheeler Trigg Kennedy LLP

WHEELER TRIGG KENNEDY ASSOCIATE IS VISITING LAW PROFESSOR
Wheeler Trigg Kennedy LLP is proud to announce that Wake Forest University School of Law has invited WTK associate and 2004 Wake Forest graduate Ramona Lampley to teach as a visiting professor for the 2007-08 academic year. Ms. Lampley was chosen as the first candidate for a new program Wake Forest has designed for young practitioners with outstanding credentials and a history of academic excellence to teach two courses relevant to their field of practice for one year, while also developing scholarship in an area of their choosing. While on a leave of absence from the firm, Ms. Lampley will teach Evidence in the fall and will develop a course of her choice to teach in the spring semester. At WTK, Ms. Lampley’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation in federal and state courts.

07-18-2007

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Weber, Gallagher, Simpson, Stapleton, Fires & Newby, LLP

Rosemarie Biviano Named 2007 NJ 'Rising Star'
Partner Rosemarie Biviano of the Firm's Newark office has been selected as a 2007 New Jersey "Rising Star" by the publishers of New Jersey Monthly magazine and Law & Politics magazine.

Ms. Biviano has been honored for her accomplishments, along with other selectees, in the August 2007 issue of New Jersey Monthly magazine and the New Jersey edition of Super Lawyers Rising Stars, which is published by Law & Politics magazine. The selection process began with nominations by New Jersey Super Lawyers and was followed by data verification and independent research into the qualifications of each nominee. The list of “Rising Stars” includes the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in private practice, prosecutors, in-house counsel and public service lawyers who are 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. For the second year in a row, Ms. Biviano was named in the "Civil Litigation: Defense" category.

07-18-2007

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Ulmer & Berne LLP

Ulmer & Berne LLP Attorney, Richik Sarkar, Selected as Secretary Treasurer for the William K. Thomas Inn of Court and Appointed as an At-Large Delegate for the Ohio State Bar Association Counsel of Delegates
Ulmer & Berne LLP announced today that one of its attorneys, Richik Sarkar, has been selected to serve a one-year term as Secretary Treasurer for the William K. Thomas Inn of Court and appointed to serve a two-year term as an At-Large Delegate for the Ohio State Bar Association Counsel of Delegates.

The William K. Thomas Inn of Court is part of the American Inn of Courts and is designed to improve the skills, professionalism and ethics of the bench and bar. The William K. Thomas Inn of Court is an amalgam of judges, lawyers, law professors and law students. The Inn helps lawyers to become more effective advocates and counselors with a keener ethical awareness; allowing members to learn side-by-side with the most experienced judges and attorneys in the community. The William K. Thomas Inn of Court meets monthly to "break bread" and to hold programs and discussions on matters of ethics, skills and professionalism.

As an attorney with Ulmer & Berne, Sarkar focuses on complex litigation, administrative proceedings and alternative dispute resolution in the areas of commercial, product liability and public law. His expertise includes litigation in the areas of: business torts, contracts, corporate governance, securities and finance, real estate, real property taxation and education law. Sarkar also represents financial institutions and their officers in class actions and other compliance-related litigation regarding: predatory lending, Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering program compliance, truth-in-lending, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and other securities regulations. In addition to the William K. Thomas Inn of Court and the Ohio State Bar Association, Sarkar also is a member of the American Bar Association and the Cleveland Bar Association. Since 2005, he has been distinguished as an "Ohio Super Lawyer Rising Star" in Law & Politics and Cincinnati magazines.

07-18-2007

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Sherin & Lodgen LLP

Chambers and Partners ranks the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice among the best in Massachusetts
The U.K. publisher Chambers and Partners ranked the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice among the best in Massachusetts. The rankings appear in the 2007 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

The publication writes that the firm “Compris[es] ‘many superb litigators’” and “garners praise for its copious courtroom experience, conscientious staffing and reasonable rates.” To read Sherin and Lodgen’s review on chambersandpartner.com, please click here.

The rankings are compiled from of thousands of client interviews across the United States, balanced by opinions from colleagues and competitors. The publication is developed as a client’s guide so greater weight is given to the views of commercial users of legal services. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment and other qualities most valued by the client.

07-18-2007

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