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Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C.

Miller Canfield International Business Briefing: Non-U.S. Citizen Legal Issues
The law firm of Miller Canfield discusses “Non-U.S. Citizen Legal Issues” at an upcoming International Business Briefing on Wednesday, March 7, from 7:30-9:00 a.m. at the Automation Alley International Business Center (2675 Bellingham, Troy, Mich.). There is no cost to attend.

Miller Canfield attorneys Ken Konop and Brian Jenney will share valuable information and answer questions on the special legal issues that non-U.S. citizens face regarding taxes and estate planning, including establishing wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.

The event is co-sponsored by Miller Canfield and Automation Alley. Please make reservations with Sandy Bera at 248.267.3345 or bera@millercanfield.com.

Mark your calendar for these upcoming Miller Canfield International Business Briefings: Demystifying the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on April 26; International Arbitration on May 22; and U.S. Customs Update on June 5.

02-15-2007

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Kaye Scholer LLP

Alan Fisch Appears on the CNBC "Squawk Box" News Program
Alan M. Fisch, partner in the Litigation Department of the Washington DC office, appeared on CNBC's morning market news program, "Squawk Box," on February 15 to discuss the big story of the day — Cisco Systems and Apple Inc.'s ongoing dispute over the use of the iPhone name. Mr. Fisch commented on the current developments and the possible outcomes of Cisco's trademark infringement litigation filed against Apple.

02-15-2007

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Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C.

JS&H Welcomes Three Associates
Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C. is pleased to announce that Peter Boyle, Nicole McGuire and Matthew Rojas have recently joined the firm.

Mr. Boyle concentrates his practice on bad faith and insurance defense. He received his law degree from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1999 and is admitted to practice in Arizona.

Ms. McGuire concentrates her practice on governmental liability. She received her law degree from Hofstra University School of Law in 2006 and is admitted to practice in Arizona.

Mr. Rojas concentrates his practice on medical malpractice and general civil litigation. He received his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 2006 and is admitted to practice in Arizona.

02-15-2007

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Holland & Knight, L.L.P.

Leading Hospitality Lawyer Joins Holland & Knight's Global Hospitality and Resort Practice
Nina R. Eldred, former vice president and assistant general counsel for Marriott International and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, has joined Holland & Knight's Global Hospitality and Resort Team as a senior counsel in the firm's Washington, D.C., office.

Eldred is recognized as one of the leading hospitality lawyers representing hotel owners and operators in the acquisition, development, due diligence, financing, management, franchising and disposition of hotels, luxury resorts, and mixed use development projects including golf courses, spas, skiing facilities, casinos and retail. She especially brings substantial experience in the development and management of luxury branded condominiums and condominium hotel projects. In particular, Eldred advises clients on the appropriate ownership structure for hotel and resort projects and the negotiation of joint venture agreements.

"Nina is an experienced and talented lawyer who brings valuable legal and business acumen to our team, having practiced in-house for the two of the world's most prestigious hospitality companies," said Jim Norman, co-chair of the firm's Global Hospitality and Resort Team. "Her arrival has already been a tremendous asset to our clients and the continued strategic growth of our hospitality and general real estate practices."

With more than 200 lawyers, Holland & Knight's Real Estate group is the largest of any firm in the United States. Every year since 2004, the firm''s Real Estate Section has been named the leading practice in the Washington, D.C., market by Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers.

Eldred earned her bachelor's degree from Bucknell University and her J.D. from the Columbus School of Law of The Catholic University of America. She is a member of the District of Columbia Bar and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.

02-15-2007

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Hogan & Hartson LLP

Former U.S. Ambassador to the WTO Joins Hogan & Hartson as Senior Trade Advisor
Hogan & Hartson LLP announced today that Rita Hayes has joined the firm as a senior advisor in the international trade and legislative practice groups.

Ambassador Hayes will split her time between the firm’s Geneva and Washington, D.C. offices, where she will advise private businesses and governments on matters pending before international organizations, including the World Trade Organization (WTO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the International Telecommunications Union.

Prior to joining Hogan & Hartson, Ambassador Hayes served as both the deputy and acting U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). In this position, she served as the permanent U.S. Representative to the World Trade Organization and presented, argued, and defended U.S. positions before that body, serving in this capacity from 1997 to 2001. Ambassador Hayes was subsequently elected as the Deputy Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva by the governments of its 184 Member States and served in this capacity from 2001 to 2006. Previously, Ambassador Hayes was appointed Ambassador and Chief Textile Negotiator for the USTR. She has also served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Textiles, Apparel, and Consumer Goods for the U.S. Department of Commerce.

In her most recent position as the Deputy Director General of WIPO, she was head of the Copyright, Enforcement, and Industry Relations Division to help develop effective international standards for intellectual property rights, and the Office of Global Communications and Public Diplomacy for WIPO, where she worked to expand the organization’s public outreach through coordinating joint projects and activities with member states and intellectual property related industries.

“Rita’s impressive U.S. government and international organization background and in-depth, insider’s knowledge of intellectual property, international trade, and legislative matters will be an invaluable resource for the firm and our clients,” said Jeanne Archibald, director of the global international trade practice at Hogan & Hartson. “We are delighted to welcome Rita to our group of experienced, dedicated trade attorneys in the capitals around the world most significant for international trade regulatory issues.”

Commenting on her move, Ambassador Hayes said, “I am very excited to be with Hogan & Hartson. The firm has a long, respected history of providing its clients with innovative international trade and legislative advice on an impressive global platform.”

Ambassador Hayes joins other prominent international trade professionals, located primarily in the firm’s Washington, D.C., Brussels, Geneva, and Beijing offices, including senior advisor Hugo Paemen, from the firm’s Brussels and Washington, D.C. offices, and senior international trade advisor Clayton Yeutter, from the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.

02-15-2007

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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Expands Morgantown Office
Ten attorneys from Morgantown, WV have joined the full-service law firm of Dinsmore & Shohl LLP effective January 1, 2007. The move anchors Dinsmore & Shohl’s position as the largest law firm in the state.

“This move further strengthens Dinsmore & Shohl’s commitment to serve the growing business base in West Virginia, especially in the booming Morgantown area,” stated Henry Jernigan, Dinsmore & Shohl Managing Partner for West Virginia. “We were looking to expand our Morgantown office and this is a perfect fit for both groups.”

In just five years, Dinsmore & Shohl has grown from two lawyers in the Mountain State to 26 attorneys in Charleston and now 13 in Morgantown. Dinsmore & Shohl is one of the largest law firms in the Midwest with over 300 attorneys in Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

“Many companies in this area have operations in the neighboring states. Our regional approach to service greatly enhances our clients’ business,” Jernigan added.

The new attorneys transition to Dinsmore & Shohl was based on their desire to grow their services on a regional basis as well. Lawyers in the Morgantown office offer a full complement of legal services including energy, education law, banking, litigation, domestic relations and mediation.

“Joining Dinsmore & Shohl allows us to continue the distinctive, personalized service our clients have come to know, while expanding with the resources of a larger, regional law firm,” said Harry M. "Moe" Rubenstein, a Partner making the transition.

Joining Dinsmore & Shohl Partners Robert H. Beatty and Carol Ann Marunich are Partners Harry M. Rubenstein, F. Thomas Rubenstein and David M. Thomas. Former West Virginia State Bar President Debra Scudiere, Jennifer S. Caradine, Teresa J. Dumire, Jason S. Long, Barney E. Mecom, Joshua S. Rogers and Justin A. Rubenstein also made the move.

The consolidated group will work from new office space at the Dinsmore & Shohl LLP building located on Don Knotts Boulevard in Morgantown.

02-15-2007

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White & Case, LLP

European High Yield Market Off to a Flying Start in 2007
Following a record-breaking year in 2006 and a very strong start to 2007, the European high yield market looks set to continue with its track record of impressive growth, according to a principal partner of White & Case's European High Yield Practice Group, Rob Mathews. In particular, emerging markets, which continue to break new ground, are set to drive growth.

"Growth is being fuelled by the use of high yield as an alternative means of financing in Central and Eastern Europe, and in the coming months we are likely to see continued aggressive growth that shows no sign of abating," commented Mathews.

This year White & Case's practice has continued to illustrate its breadth of high yield capabilities, having already represented a range of clients spanning initial purchasers, issuers and sponsors. The Firm has advised on four completed deals, three in emerging markets, with a total deal value exceeding €1.8 billion:

* Representing Orascom Telecom Finance S.C.A. in its debut high yield issue of $750 million 7?% Senior Notes due 2014, guaranteed by its parent company, Orascom Telecom Holding S.A.E. This issue was the first Rule 144A/Regulation S high yield bond offering to date by an Egyptian corporate and the first international corporate bond issuance by an Egyptian corporate since 1999. Additionally, the Notes were the largest-ever debut bond for a sub-investment grade issuer in the EMEA region, and the largest ever sub-investment grade corporate bond in the Middle East and Africa to date;
* Providing German legal counsel to Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank in their roles as joint initial purchasers in the offering by Grohe Holding GmbH, a German manufacturer, of its €800 million Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2014;
* Providing US, Polish, French and UK counsel to Deutsche Bank in its role as initial purchaser in the offering by Zlomrex International Finance S.A., a Polish steel supplier, of its €170 million 8½% Senior Secured Notes due 2014;
* Representing private equity firm Mid Europa Partners in connection with the financing of its acquisition of Bité, the fastest growing mobile operator in Europe, in the largest leveraged buy-out in the Baltic region to date. The financing included a €300 million senior bridge loan facility that, as previously publicly disclosed, is expected to be refinanced through an issuance of high yield notes in what is anticipated to be the first high yield offering by a Lithuanian company.


"Our extensive geographical coverage is a major advantage to our clients, particularly in the emerging markets where we have advised on a number of deals. We are able to respond to clients with the high yield capabilities that they are looking for, in the jurisdictions that are experiencing market growth," added Mathews.

White & Case is currently instructed on a number of additional deals, which includes advising on the high yield aspects of Weather Investments S.p.A's recent acquisition of Greek mobile operator TIM Hellas Telecommunications S.A.

In 2006 the European high yield team acted on a total of 11 high yield offerings, for both issuers and underwriters, with a combined deal value of €3 billion. Several of these deals took place in the emerging markets and included a number of firsts: the first ever dual issuer structure offering in the European high yield market; the first issue of a PIK Note in Central and Eastern Europe; and the first Rule 144A/Regulation S high yield bond offering to date by a Pakistani corporate issuer, which was also the first international corporate bond issue by a Pakistani corporate issuer since 1994.

02-15-2007

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