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Mayer Brown LLP

Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP Appellate Group Scores Two Major Supreme Court Wins for U.S. Business in Single Day
The Supreme Court and Appellate Practice Group of international law firm Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP represented the prevailing side in two major U.S. Supreme Court decisions issued today.The decisions, both of which are favorable to the American business community, involve punitive damages and antitrust issues.

The Court ruled 5-4 on behalf of Philip Morris USA in Philip Morris USA v. Williams, a ruling expected to impose new curbs on the use of punitive damages across the country. The case involved the constitutionality of a blockbuster $79.5 million punitive damages award against Philip Morris USA. The Court ruled that it is unconstitutional to award punitive damages to punish a company for harming individuals other than plaintiffs in the case. Andrew Frey of Mayer Brown's New York office argued the case last October 31.

In Weyerhaeuser Co. v. Ross-Simmons Hardwood Lumber Co., the question before the Court in essence was how aggressively a business may compete before crossing a line that violates antitrust law. Specifically, the case revolved around whether the same standard that the Court articulated for predatory-pricing cases applies in cases alleging predatory buying. The Court ruled unanimously in favor of Weyerhaeuser. Business groups, including the United States Chamber of Commerce, the Business Roundtable and the National Association of Manufacturers, filed amicus briefs supporting Weyerhaeuser's argument.Andrew Pincus of Mayer Brown's Washington, D.C. office argued the case last November 28.

For more information on these cases, please visit the website of Mayer Brown's Appellate Practice Group, www.appellate.net

In representing Philip Morris USA, Frey argued his 64th case before the Supreme Court - more than any other lawyer active in private practice. Philip Morris was the fourth punitive damages case that Frey has argued in the Supreme Court; no other business-side lawyer has argued more than one. For Pincus, Weyerhaeuser v. Ross-Simmons was his 15th case and third antitrust case in the Supreme Court.

Besides the two cases decided today, Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw attorney Evan Tager last month argued United Haulers Association v. Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Management Authority (Commerce Clause).On February 28th Andy Pincus will argue Hein v. Freedom from Religion Foundation (Establishment Clause).And finally, on March 27th Steve Shapiro of the Chicago office will argue Credit Suisse First Boston v. Billing (Shapiro's seventh antitrust case before the High Court).

02-20-2007

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Mayer Brown LLP

Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw Helps Marwyn Expand with Innovative Canadian Deal
Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP's London corporate group advised Marwyn Investment Management LLP ("Marwyn") through its subsidiary, Earl Street Capital Ltd, on the innovative acquisition of Entertainment One, a major distributor and producer of home entertainment products in North America.

The deal is interesting as it is structured as a private equity buy-out, but using an AIM vehicle. Entertainment One is delisting from Toronto following the Canadian government's move to amend its regulations on income trusts to prevent them being used as a shelter to avoid tax. On completion the business becomes listed in London.

The total consideration is approximately CAD188 million (£83 million), including an estimated net debt of CAD68 million. Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw also advised Earl Street Capital in relation to a proposed placing through Collins Stewart Europe Limited on AIM, to raise approximately CAD186 million (£80 million) to fund the cash consideration for the acquisition.

Marwyn's fund is backed by hedge funds, including GLG, Orn, BlueCrest and Och-Ziff, as well as mainstream managers such as Fidelity.

Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw corporate partner Robert Hamill commented: "This is the first time a Canadian income fund (a UK plc equivalent) has been taken over by a virtual company which then lists in London. The transaction involves similar elements to the "accelerated IPO" structure, which was necessitated by the target being a listed entity in Canada."

The Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw team advising Marwyn was led by London corporate finance partner Robert Hamill, with support from corporate partner Lauri-Lynn Pursall and dual US and UK-qualified partner Mark Uhrynuk and US qualified partner Paul de Bernier, as well as corporate assistants Patrick Hennessy and Colette Kerrigan. Advice was also provided from the firm's New York office.

02-20-2007

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Mayer Brown LLP

Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw advises new client Tristone Capital Limited on European Headquarters
Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP's London real estate group has advised Tristone Capital Limited on the acquisition of its new European Headquarters at a prestigious new development at 77 Grosvenor Street, London.

Tristone Capital is a global energy advisory firm which provides investment for banking acquisitions and divestures and global equity capital market services. Tristone Capital has taken its new lease from Norwich Union Life & Pensions Limited.

James Dodsworth commented: "The acquisition was an important strategic step for Tristone Capital's business. Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw was recommended given our expertise and experience acting for major corporates on transactions of this nature. It was particularly satisfying that we were able to secure a successful outcome for Tristone over an aggressive timetable."

London real estate partner James Dodsworth advised Tristone. Norwich Union Life & Pensions Limited were represented by their own in-house legal group.

02-20-2007

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Von Briesen & Roper, S.C.

STEEVES TO JOIN EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE SECRETARY AND GENERAL COUNSEL
Randall D. Crocker, President and CEO of von Briesen & Roper, s.c., announced today
that Attorney Frank L. Steeves will join Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR), a global diversified manufacturer based in St. Louis, as Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretary and General Counsel.

“Frank is an exceptional person and will make a significant impact at Emerson. Emerson’s choice reflects well on all von Briesen lawyers and the excellence we strive to achieve. Frank reflects, and will continue to reflect, the core beliefs of all von Briesen & Roper attorneys, which is to provide unparalleled service to our clients, while being among the best in the areas in which we practice. This is a great opportunity for Frank, for the firm and for Emerson, with whom von Briesen has had a long relationship,” Crocker said.

Emerson (NYSE: EMR), is a global diversified manufacturer based in St. Louis, with operations in 110 countries and more than $20 billion in annual sales. It employs more than 130,000 people.

02-20-2007

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Robinson & McElwee PLLC

Robinson & McElwee Welcomes New Associates
Robinson & McElwee PLLC is happy to welcome Riley Romeo, William Marcum and Ryan Kennedy to the firm as associates. All are graduates of the WVU College of Law.

Romeo, a Charleston native, and Marcum, a native of Logan, WV, will practice in the firm's Charleston office. Romeo will work in the litigation department, Marcum in the firm's corporate department.

Kennedy, a Clarksburg native, is returning to his hometown after practicing in Pittsburgh. He will practice in the corporate department of the firm's Clarksburg office.

02-20-2007

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Robinson & McElwee PLLC

Robinson & McElwee Welcomes Ryan Kennedy
Robinson & McElwee PLLC is happy to welcome Ryan Kennedy to the firm as an associate. Ryan, a Clarksburg native, is a 2005 law graduate of WVU. Prior to law school, he served on active duty as a Chemical Officer for the U.S. Army. Ryan will practice in the firm's Clarksburg office.

02-20-2007

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Murtha Cullina LLP

MURTHA CULLINA LLP HIRES NEW DIRECTOR OF ADMISTRATION
Gary J. Ceballos has joined Murtha Cullina LLP as the Director of Administration. Mr. Ceballos will be responsible for supervising the firm’s financial, human resources, office services and information systems areas. Mr. Ceballos replaces Robert A. Giles who recently retired after 16 years.
Prior to joining Murtha Cullina, Mr. Ceballos was Administrative Manager of the Denver office of Kutak Rock, a 325 lawyer national firm. Mr. Ceballos received his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Denver.

02-20-2007

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