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Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps, LLP

Luce Forward Strengthens Intellectual Property Practice With Addition of Michael J. DeHaemer Jr.
Attorney Michael J. DeHaemer Jr. has joined Luce Forward's Intellectual Property practice area as an Associate in the firm's Carmel Valley / Del Mar office.

DeHaemer specializes in the preparation and procurement of patents, particularly related to computer, software, electronic products, medical devices, automotive technologies, display devices, audio and video processing, communications, data storage, wireless networking and IC circuitry and fabrication. Throughout his legal career, DeHaemer has procured over 100 U.S. patents and numerous foreign patents. DeHaemer's practice also includes work in validity and infringement matters, in addition to trademark, copyright and transaction work.

"We are proud to welcome Mike to Luce Forward," said Robert J. Bell, Luce Forward's Managing Partner. "I am confident that his highly specialized expertise will contribute to the strength of the firm's business practice group, and growing intellectual property practice."

DeHaemer, who recently relocated to San Diego from Arlington, Texas, was previously a Staff Attorney with Sidley Austin. In addition to being a member of the State Bars of California and Texas, DeHaemer is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

"Luce Forward has an outstanding reputation and a dynamic business practice group," DeHaemer said.

"The firm's intellectual property practice is highly sophisticated, and I look forward to working with the talented attorneys that comprise Luce Forward's business practice."

DeHaemer was previously a United States Navy Submarine Officer. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from Santa Clara University, a Master of Science degree from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Notre Dame.

02-22-2007

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Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP

Young Conaway Files Chapter 11 Petition on Behalf of Medifacts International, Inc.
Young Conaway, acting as lead counsel, filed a voluntary chapter 11 petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on behalf of Medifacts International, Inc. Medifacts is a worldwide provider of clinical trial services to pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies that are developing therapeutic drugs and products.
Michael R. Nestor, Joseph A. Malfitano, and Donald J. Bowman, Jr.are handling the matter for Young Conaway.

02-22-2007

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Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP

Wyrick Robbins advised Special Committee to Board of Winston Hotels in proposed acquisition by Wilbur Acquisition Holding Company
Winston Hotels, Inc., a real estate investment trust and owner of premium limited-service, upscale extended-stay and full-service hotels, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger with Wilbur Acquisition Holding Company, LLC.

Wyrick Robbins served as counsel to the special committee of Winston Hotel's board of directors.

02-22-2007

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Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz, LLP

Wolf Haldenstein Announces Settlement of Continental Airlines Certificateholders Litigation
Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP is class counsel in a class action lawsuit pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of current and former holders of Continental Airlines, Inc. (“Continental”) First Priority Secured Equipment Certificates (“Certificates”) who held at any time from December 3, 1990 to the present (the “Class Period”), against defendants First Fidelity Bank, N.A., New Jersey; Midlantic National Bank; NationsBank of Tennessee, N.A. (now known as Bank of America by merger); and Constellation Bank.

On January 26, 2007, the court entered an order preliminarily approving a settlement of the action. Pursuant to that order, a hearing will take place on May 4, 2007, at 11:30 am, before the Honorable Denise Cote, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Room 11B, United States District Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York 10007, for the purpose of determining whether: (1) the Court should approve the proposed settlement of the above-captioned class action for $7,400,000, plus any interest that may accrue thereon as fair, reasonable, and adequate; and (2) the Court should dismiss the action with prejudice, as set forth in the Stipulation and Agreement of Compromise and Settlement (the “Stipulation”), dated December 4, 2006, and approve releases of the claims asserted.

If you held Continental Certificates at any time between December 3, 1990 and the present, your rights may be affected by this action and the proposed settlement thereof. If you have not received a detailed Notice of Pendency of Class Action, Proposed Class Action Settlement of $7.4 Million and Settlement Hearing (the “Notice”) and a copy of the Proof of Claim and Release, you may obtain these documents by contacting.

02-22-2007

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Whiteman, Osterman & Hanna, LLP

LORRAINE POWER THARP APPOINTED TO STATE BAR SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS
Lorraine Power Tharp, a partner in the Albany law firm of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP and past president of the New York State Bar Association, has been appointed to the Bar Association’s Special Committee on the Civil Rights Agenda.


This 23 member blue-ribbon panel of leading public officials, bar leaders and practitioners was established late last year to develop realizable goals in the continuing effort to break down racial barriers, increase racial diversity in the legal system and the legal profession, and advance the cause of civil rights. It is chaired by former New York State Court of Appeals Associate Judge, George Bundy Smith.


“It is an honor to be a member of a panel committed to challenging the legal profession to take a leadership position in the ongoing effort to advance the legal profession’s civil rights agenda,” said Ms. Power Tharp. “Attorneys have played a key role in promoting the cause of civil rights and breaking down racial barriers so it is a natural outgrowth of this to continue to examine our position and strengthen it.”


A resident of Saratoga Springs, Ms. Power Tharp chairs the commercial real estate practice group of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna. She served as president of the New York State Bar Association during 2002-2003, is past chair of the City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board and currently chairs the New York Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund Board. She is also a member of the board of directors of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, a member of the board of trustees of Saratoga Care Inc., and a commissioner of the New York State Racing Commission.

Ms. Power Tharp is a graduate of Smith College and of the Cornell School of Law.

02-22-2007

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Stone, Pigman, Walther & Wittmann, L.L.C.

Rachel Wisdom to Speak at LSU CLE Seminar
Rachel Wisdom will be speaking at the Current Developments in Labor and Employment Law CLE on March 9, 2007. Her topic will focus on the Perspectives on the Ethical Issues in Employment Multi-Party Litigation. Other topics that will be covered at the seminar include recent developments in labor and employment law, retaliation claims and immigration.

02-22-2007

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Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt Professional Association

Kelly Spillman Jablonski Joins Henderson Franklin
The law firm of Henderson Franklin is pleased to announce that Kelly Spillman Jablonski has recently joined the firm as an associate in the Fort Myers office. Jablonski will focus her practice in the areas of Tort & Insurance Litigation, representing clients in lawsuits resulting from personal injury, construction defects and coverage disputes.

Jablonski was raised in Fort Myers. Prior to joining Henderson Franklin, she worked for insurance companies and defense oriented law firm in Fort Myers, Florida and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

02-22-2007

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