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Carlton Fields

Carlton Fields Shareholder, Edith G. Osman, Honored as a “Woman of Impact” by the Women’s History Coalition of Miami-Dade County
Carlton Fields Miami Shareholder, Edith G. Osman, has been selected as a recipient of the 2007 Women of Impact XIX to be presented by the Women’s History Coalition of Miami-Dade County at a dinner reception in their honor on March 1st at the University of Miami.

Ms. Osman joins an illustrious group of eight Miami-Dade women who have all made significant contributions to their community, professions and on issues which address women’s needs. Fellow Women of Impact include: The Honorable Rosemary Barkett, Jacqueline M. Davis, Helen Aguirre Ferre, Evelyn Langlieb Greer, Ellen Shishko, Mary M. Young and Ellen J. Uguccioni.

“I am honored to be in the company of these Women of Impact. We have all worked hard to give back to our community and it is a thrill to be recognized by The Women’s History Coalition," said Edith Osman.

Osman is the past president of The Florida Bar, state-wide president and the Miami-Dade chapter president of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, and past chair of The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on the Legal Needs of Children. She chairs Carlton Fields’ Family Law Practice Group and is also a Supreme Court Certified Civil and Family Law Mediator. Osman practices in the areas of matrimonial law, commercial litigation, and mediation. Osman received her Bachelor’s Degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook and her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law.

03-01-2007

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Carlton Fields

Carlton Fields Honored with Judges’ Special Award by The Beacon Council at 5th Annual Beacon Awards
Carlton Fields was honored with the Judges' Special Award last night at the Fifth Annual Beacon Awards, A Showcase of Excellence, held at Parrot Jungle Island in Miami. Over eight hundred business and community leaders joined Carlton Fields to recognize local companies and individuals for their contributions to Miami-Dade County.

Carlton Fields’ Miami office was recognized with the Judges' Special Award for continually identifying and responding to emerging industries and areas of growth and providing high-level legal services for these evolving markets. Recognition was also given to Carlton Fields' outstanding community and pro bono service. Although the award belongs to the entire office, special recognition goes to Carlton Fields attorney Patricia Thompson for her years of selfless commitment to the goals of The Beacon Council. Thompson's hard work and leadership in the community enabled the Miami office to receive the award.

“I am so proud of our firm. Our application for the award was based on all of our firm’s activities both professionally and philanthropically. We have all worked hard to give back to our community and this award truly validates these efforts.” I continue to be proud to be a part of this office and firm," said Patricia Thompson, Carlton Fields shareholder and member of the Executive Committee of The Beacon Council.

Carlton Fields’ Miami Managing Partner Charles Rosenberg, Executive Committee Member Steven J. Brodie, and CEO Gary Sasso accepted the award on behalf of the firm.

03-01-2007

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Carlton Fields

Seven Carlton Fields Attorneys Elected to Shareholder
Carlton Fields is pleased to announce that seven new shareholders were elected at the 2007 Annual Shareholder Meeting held in Miami, Florida on Friday, February 23, 2007. The seven newly elected shareholders are Alina Alonso, Roger S. Goldman, Joseph Hession, Niall T. McLachlan, Scott A. Richman, David J. Smith, and Stacey K. Sutton.

ATLANTA OFFICE

Joseph F. Hession is a member of the firm’s Construction and Business Litigation & Trade Regulation Practice Groups. He represents clients in connection with construction disputes, complex commercial litigation, business dispute resolution, appeals, and insurance coverage. Hession received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Miami in 1995 and his B.B.A. in Finance, from the University of Miami in 1991.

MIAMI OFFICE

Alina Alonso is a member of the Firm’s Appellate Practice and Trial Support Practice Group. She handles all aspects of appellate litigation in state and federal court, including brief writing and oral argument. Alonso provides litigation support, including drafting and arguing case dispositive motions, pre-trial motions, and post-trial motions. She also provides legal assistance at trial, including handling motions for directed verdicts, complex evidentiary issues, and charge conferences. Additionally, she has significant experience in coordinating mass tort settlements. Alonso’s substantive areas of concentration include, products liability, personal injury defense, and complex commercial litigation. Prior to joining Carlton Fields, Alonso served as a law clerk to Florida Supreme Court Justice R. Fred Lewis. She received her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Miami in 1999 and her B.S., summa cum laude, from Florida International University in 1996.

Roger S. Goldman is a member of the Real Estate and Finance Practice Group. He has extensive experience in complex and sophisticated real estate, financial and other business transactions, including commercial real estate acquisitions and sales, drafting and negotiating loan documentation, construction financing, and commercial lease drafting and negotiation. Goldman has represented clients in the purchase and sale of business and commercial ventures, drafted and negotiated asset and stock purchase agreements, employment and shareholder agreements, and in the formation of general and limited partnerships, limited liability companies and other business entities. He has represented lenders and borrowers in mortgage and asset-based financing transactions, mortgage foreclosures and debt restructuring. Goldman received his J.D., with honors, from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1980 and his B.S., within highest honors, in Business and Management, from the University of Maryland in 1974.

Niall T. McLachlan is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation and Trade Regulation Practice Group. He has significant experience representing creditors in disputes with debtors in state courts, federal district and bankruptcy courts and in arbitration proceedings. McLachlan has extensive experience litigating matters involving the Uniform Commercial Code, with particular emphasis on disputes concerning negotiable instruments, bank deposits and collections, secured transactions, fund transfers and letters of credit. He also represents securities brokerage firms in arbitration proceedings before the National Association of Securities Dealers concerning disputes with former brokers. McLachlan received his J.D. from Nova Southeastern University in 1995, his M.B.A. from Florida Atlantic University in 1992, and his B.S. in Finance, from Florida State University in 1989.

David J. Smith is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation and Trade Regulation Practice Group. He focuses his practice on complex business and commercial litigation in a wide array of legal areas including banking law, business fraud and torts, the Uniform Commercial Code, real property litigation, creditor’s issues in bankruptcy, NASD securities arbitrations, and commercial loan workouts. Smith also has extensive experience defending ERISA based litigation focusing on pension issues, and appellate practice. He received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Miami in 1990 and his B.A., summa cum laude, in Anthropology, in 1978.

ORLANDO OFFICE

Scott A. Richman is a member if the firm’s Product Liability & Toxic Tort and Business Litigation and Trade Regulation Practice Groups. His practice primarily focuses on the representation of product manufacturers in state and federal courts throughout Florida. He also represents both small and large companies in complex personal injury and commercial litigation matters. Richman received his B.A. from the University of Central Florida in 1995 and his J.D. from Washington University School of Law in 1999.

WEST PALM BEACH OFFICE

Stacey K. Sutton is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation and Trade Regulation Practice Group, as well as the Labor and Employment Practice Group. She is also a member of the Appellate Practice Group. Sutton is an experienced commercial litigator and focuses her practice on business, education, and employment matters. She represents a wide range of clients, including major Telecommunications companies on significant litigation matters, and defends employers against discrimination, retaliation, and harassment claims. Sutton has unique experience in litigating charter school issues. She also handles appeals and administrative matters. Sutton received her B.S. from Syracuse University in 1991 and her J.D., cum laude, from St. John’s University School of Law in 1999.

03-01-2007

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Attorney Michael Dever Quoted on Microsoft Patent Ruling
Attorney Michael L. Dever, who chairs Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney's Intellectual Property Section, was quoted in a February 23, 2007, article by The Associated Press (AP) on the recent $1.52 billion federal jury ruling against Microsoft for patent infringement. The article appeared in leading news publications, including TIME and BusinessWeek, and on Forbes.com.

He was also quoted on the ruling in a February 23, 2007, Dow Jones Newswire article.

The infringing patents, related to mp3 technology, could have far reaching consequences for other technology companies, which "have been relying on the fact that they thought they had critical licenses necessary to practice the technology," Dever told AP.

On the other hand, Alcatel-Lucent "obtained an award for all Windows Media in all systems, so they cannot recover damages twice," he told Dow Jones, noting that having won against Microsoft, Alcatel cannot also sue companies that use Microsoft technology, such as Napster or SanDisk.

03-01-2007

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

New York Litigation Attorney William DeStefano Quoted in Philadelphia Inquirer on Fumo Case
White-Collar Defense attorney William A. DeStefano was quoted in the February 22, 2007, edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer in an article reviewing the 1980 case against state Senator Vincent J. Fumo. DeStefano is a shareholder practicing in the Litigation Section of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney's Philadelphia office.

The senator's testimony in the 1980 trial is expected to be closely reviewed by both sides as Fumo's February 6 federal indictment heads for court.

DeStefano, who represented some witnesses called before the grand jury as part of the current indictment, said the senator's successful fight against two previous criminal cases could bode well.

"He's been through this twice before and came out of them both successfully.

03-01-2007

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

New York Litigation Attorney Barry Slotnick Quoted on Winnie the Pooh Victory
Litigation attorney Barry I. Slotnick was quoted in the February 17, 2007, edition of the Los Angeles Times regarding a victory on behalf of the Slesinger family in the long-running litigation over the copyright for Winnie the Pooh.

The victory, which effectively ended Walt Disney Co.'s efforts to take back the Pooh copyright, opens the door for a suit seeking damages and unpaid royalties.

Slotnick told the LA Times, "The court specifically indicated in its order that Disney's claims against the Slesingers were inappropriate and improper. We plan to ask Disney to pay us billions of dollars in compensatory and general damages."

Slotnick, a shareholder in Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney's New York office, maintained that "the court once again has ruled that Disney's claims against Slesinger are improper. Now that Disney's misguided claims have been dismissed, we can focus on pursuing Slesinger's claims against Disney for damages, trademark and copyright infringement, breach of contract and fraudulently underpaying royalties."

Andrew D. Skale, who led Buchanan's Intellectual Property portion of the case, appeared on the CNBC program "Squawk Box" on February 15 to discuss the case just before the ruling was handed down.

03-01-2007

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

Litigation Attorney Kevin Brobson Quoted on New Pennsylvania Lobbying Law
Harrisburg Litigation attorney P. Kevin Brobson was quoted in the February 16, 2007, edition of the Philadelphia Business Journal in an article about gray areas in Pennsylvania's new Lobbyist Disclosure Act.

Brobson, who is advising Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney's State Government Relations team on compliance with the new law, said that the biggest change brought by the new law was the addition of procurement to the definition of lobbying.

"It includes efforts to secure contracts, so we now have clients who are considered to be lobbying that never were before," he told the Business Journal. "The biggest questions we are getting are, 'Is what I'm doing considered lobbying, and if so, do I have to report it?'"

"It's a little counterintuitive," Brobson added, "because when we think of lobbying, we think of going to the capitol to argue for or against legislation. The challenge is getting a handle on what all of your people are doing.

03-01-2007

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