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King & Spalding

David Bloch Joins King & Spalding as an FDA Regulatory Partner
King & Spalding, a leading international law firm, announced today that David J. Bloch, a regulatory lawyer with significant experience counseling pharmaceutical, medical device and other healthcare clients on healthcare and FDA regulatory issues, has joined the firm as a partner in its FDA/Healthcare practice in Washington, D.C.

"We are pleased to welcome David to King & Spalding and look forward to the contributions he will make to our practice and our clients," said John T. Bentivoglio, co-head of King & Spalding's FDA/Healthcare practice. Added Mark S. Brown, co-head of the practice, "We believe David’s skill as a healthcare regulatory lawyer will strengthen our reputation as the ‘go to’ law firm for FDA regulatory matters."

Bloch joins King & Spalding from Reed Smith LLP, where he was a partner. He represents clients on healthcare fraud, abuse and related compliance issues—an area of the pharmaceutical and medical device industry that is under intense scrutiny—and works with clients on a broad array of FDA issues. He has assisted companies in obtaining orphan drug designation for products under development, gained 510(k) clearance for new medical devices and successfully resolved potential recall actions for device manufacturers. He also has helped manufacturers develop marketing programs compliant with FDA requirements and mediated disputes with the FDA over marketing materials. On HIPAA and privacy matters, Bloch has assisted healthcare providers, drug and device manufacturers and others to develop HIPAA compliance programs and address the implications of HIPAA for their operations.

Bloch received a B.A. (cum laude) from Columbia University and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.

"I am very pleased to be joining King & Spalding’s FDA/Healthcare practice. King & Spalding’s reputation in healthcare and regulatory issues, its remarkably talented lawyers and its focus on growth offer extraordinary opportunities for someone with my experience," Bloch said.

King & Spalding's Washington, D.C., office employs more than 150 lawyers and non-lawyer professionals, including government relations specialists, trade consultants and policy advisors. These lawyers and professionals practice in a broad range of areas including antitrust, class-action and mass tort litigation, commercial disputes, corporate finance, corporate governance, environmental, FDA/healthcare, public policy and government advocacy, government investigations, international trade, mergers and acquisitions and tax, among others.

04-24-2007

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Fasken, Martineau & Du Moulin, L.L.P.

Fasken Martineau #1 worldwide for number of completed Canadian M&A deals in Q1 2007
In Thomson Financial's Global M&A Legal Advisory Review, Fasken Martineau took first place among all law firms globally in the number of M&A transactions with any Canadian involvement completed in the first three months of 2007.

Fasken Martineau was credited with advising on 20 completed deals. This top ranking reflects a significant breadth of transactional expertise across the firm and its many practice areas.

Completed league tables include all deals that were completed from January 1 through March 31, 2007 and of which Thomson Financial was made aware. Thomson Financial is the leading global provider of integrated information-based solutions to business and professional customers.

04-23-2007

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Frost, Brown & Todd, L.L.C.

Frost Brown Todd welcomes five new attorneys to its Cincinnati office
Frost Brown Todd LLC, one of the region’s largest full-service law firms, is pleased to announce the arrival of five attorneys to its Cincinnati office.

Gregory S. Kessler has joined the Firm as an Associate in the Labor and Employment Department. Greg represents clients in a wide variety of employment related issues with a focus on employment litigation and workers' compensation. Prior to joining the firm Greg was an Associate at Roetzel and Andress. Greg received his B.S.A.E. degree in 1988 and his J.D. in 1996, both from the University of Cincinnati. Greg is admitted to practice in Ohio and Kentucky.

Jeffery A. Culver has joined the Firm as an Associate in the Environmental Department concentrating his practice in the areas of environmental counseling and litigation. Jeff regularly works with companies in the utility and manufacturing industries and with buyers, sellers and lenders involved in real estate or corporate transactions involving environmentally impaired properties. He handles matters ranging from counseling clients in permitting and compliance to defending companies in state and federal enforcement actions. Prior to joining the firm, Jeff was an Attorney with Eastman & Smith Ltd. in Toledo, Ohio. Jeff received his B.A. from Case Western Reserve University in 1993, his M.A. from the University of Denver in 1995, his M.P.A. in 1999 from Bowling Green State University and his J.D. from the University of Toledo in 2002. Jeff is admitted to practice in Ohio and Michigan.

Scott H. Hankins has joined the Firm as Counsel in the Commercial Transactions and Real Estate Department. Scott has extensive experience handling asset-based financing, especially aircraft finance and leasing. Scott received his A.B., magna cum laude, in 1977 from Occidental College and his J.D. from Stanford University in 1980. Prior to joining FBT, Scott was Vice-President & Counsel to GE Commercial Aviation Services. Scott is admitted to practice in California and will sit for the Ohio bar in July.

Kari K. Hall has re-joined the Firm as a Senior Associate in the Business/Corporate Department. Prior to returning to the firm, Kari was working as Assistant Vice President and Counsel at Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati. Kari received her B.S. degree in 1996 from Miami University and her J.D. from the University of Cincinnati in 2003. Kari is admitted to practice in Ohio.

Margaret G. Kubicki has joined the Firm as Counsel with the Personal Planning & Family Business Department and Corporate Department. She concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning, taxation and representation of closely held businesses. Prior to joining the firm, Margaret was working as a Shareholder at Lindhorst & Dreidame Co., L.P.A. in Cincinnati. Margaret received her B.S. degree, magna cum laude, in 1990 from the University of Ohio, her J.D., summa cum laude, from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 1993, and her LL.M., Taxation from the University of Florida College of Law in 1994. Margaret is admitted to practice in Ohio

04-23-2007

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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, L.L.P.

Fried Frank Honored by The Puerto Rican Bar Association
The Puerto Rican Bar Association (PRBA) last night honored Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP at its 50th Golden Anniversary Gala Banquet at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. Fried Frank was honored for its community service and its support of the PRBA, including its regular hosting of the Three Kings Day Celebration honoring newly appointed Latino Judges for the past three years. Diana Sen, a Fried Frank associate, also serves as Vice President and is on its Board of Directors.

The PRBA was founded in 1957 by a group of Puerto Rican and Latino attorneys who began gathering socially to offer one another both personal and professional support in an era when it was difficult for attorneys of color to be accepted as members in established bar associations. The PRBA at that time focused its efforts on addressing the concerns of a rapidly growing Latino community and the legal services it required. Today, the PRBA has grown from a handful of attorneys to over 500 members representing the interests of attorneys, judges, law professors and students of Latino descent who share a common interest in fostering professional development in the legal community and addressing issues that are important to other Latino communities as a whole.

04-23-2007

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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, L.L.P.

Gus Atiyah to Join Fried Frank’s Financing Practice in Washington
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP announced today that Ghassan “Gus” M. Atiyah will join the Firm as a corporate partner in the Financing practice in Washington. Previously he was at Hogan & Hartson LLP.

“We are delighted to welcome Gus to our firm. Fried Frank’s financing practice continues to grow at a very rapid rate. Gus has broad-based financing expertise that will serve the needs of this practice well,” said Valerie Ford Jacob, Fried Frank’s Chairperson.

“The addition of Gus in our Washington office also demonstrates our commitment to having the full configuration of practices present in each of our offices. He is a strong addition to our corporate department and will provide support across a broad range of financing transactions and practices,” added Justin Spendlove, Fried Frank’s Managing Partner.

Mr. Atiyah’s practice focuses on all types of private finance transactions and private equity matters primarily representing private equity sponsors and portfolio companies in leveraged financing transactions. He has worked on numerous merger and acquisition transactions in a range of industries on behalf of private equity funds and hedge funds.

Prior to joining Hogan & Hartson, Mr. Atiyah served as the General Counsel for International Affairs at the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) in Kuwait. He began his legal career at Shearman & Sterling LLP in New York, as part of their banking and finance group. Mr. Atiyah received his JD, with honors, from Columbia Law School, where he was a Stone Scholar. He received his B.S.F.S., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service. He is admitted to the bar in the District of Columbia and New York.

04-23-2007

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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, L.L.P.

Richard Sauber Named 2007 Burton Award Winner
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP partner Richard Sauber today was named a 2007 Burton Award winner. The Burton Awards for Legal Achievement honors effective legal writing by law firm partners and law students who write in clear and understandable prose.

Mr. Sauber was chosen for his article “When Reporters Need Lawyers,” which appeared in the February 20, 2006 edition of Legal Times. Mr. Sauber wrote the article based on his experience representing former Time reporter Matthew Cooper in special prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald’s investigation of leaks leading to the “outing” of CIA agent Valerie Plame.

Mr. Sauber and the other recipients will be honored at an awards ceremony in the Great Hall of the Library of Congress in Washington, DC on June 4, 2007. The guest speaker at the dinner will be Bob Schieffer, CBS News’ chief Washington correspondent and the even Master of Ceremonies will be Bill Press, formerly of CNN’s Crossfire.

04-23-2007

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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Freshfields strengthens employment, pensions and benefits practice with new hire
International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has appointed Jean-François Gerard to the newly created role of international practice development lawyer in the firm's employment, pensions and benefits (EPB) group. Jean-François will be based in the firm's Brussels office, focusing on further raising the profile of the EPB group through business development and client relationship management across the firm's international network of offices.

Jean-François joins the firm from ius laboris, an international alliance of leading law firms providing specialised services in employment law, where he was managing director and instrumental in developing and managing the alliance.

Commenting on Jean-François's appointment, deputy global head of the EPB group at Freshfields, Nick Squire, said: 'We are delighted to have Jean-François joining the team in this unique role. As the demand for cross-border services continues to grow, Jean-François's unique experience means he will play a key role in the strategic development of our international capabilities. We believe he is ideally placed to help the group cement its position as a truly integrated international employment, pensions and benefits practice.'
Profile

Jean-François, 41, began his career as an employment lawyer at Benelux firm Loeff Claeys Verbeke, focusing on business restructuring. He then worked for several years as a researcher at the ULB University in Brussels.

Since 2000, Jean-François has been managing director of Ius Laboris, an international alliance of 44 leading law firms providing specialised services in employment and labour law, pensions and employee benefits. He was recruited prior to the initial launch and helped the Alliance to expand from 5 continental European firms in January 2001 to 44 European and American firms today. Jean-François sat on both the board and the executive committee, where he played an active role in formulating the Alliance's strategy.

04-23-2007

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