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Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Deborah Manus leads NEWIRE estate planning seminar
Deborah Manus, a partner and the manager of the firm’s Trusts and Estate Department, led a professional development seminar, What everybody needs to know about estate planning, for New England Women in Real Estate (NEWIRE) on February 13. Deb discussed who needs wills and why, health care proxies/living wills and provided a comprehensive planning checklist for tax planning.

02-13-2007

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Nixon Peabody LLP

Nixon Peabody LLP Attracts New Partner to Government Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense Practice; Anjali Chaturvedi Joins Washington, DC, Office
Laura Ariane Miller, partner and leader of the Government Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense team at Nixon Peabody, said, “We are thrilled that Anjali accepted our invitation to join the partnership and are delighted to welcome her to Nixon Peabody. Her reputation among her colleagues, the defense bar, and the bench is that of a talented, ethical, and experienced attorney who knows her way around a courtroom. We are happy that she has returned to Washington and that she will assist us in building our California practice as well.”

Immediately prior to joining Nixon Peabody, Ms. Chaturvedi was the chief of the Organized Crime Strike Force for the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California, where she supervised cases involving money laundering, alien harboring, racketeering, and narcotics trafficking. Ms. Chaturvedi is also a ten-year veteran of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, DC, where she was deputy chief of the Felony Trial Section. Ms. Chaturvedi has tried more than two dozen jury trials, including a nine-month-long racketeering and narcotics conspiracy trial with six co-defendants involving proof of more than a dozen homicides in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. She has also argued appeals in both the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. She is the recipient of the Department of Justice Director’s Award for Superior Performance as an Assistant United States Attorney.

Ms. Chaturvedi has previously served as counsel to Senator Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee, where she advised the Senator on matters relating to crime, terrorism, immigration, and federal courts matters. She has also been on the faculty of the Georgetown University Law Center and the University of California Hastings College of the Law, where she taught trial advocacy and criminal procedure. She has lectured at the Department of Justice National Advocacy Center on a number of topics, including evidence and complex criminal litigation. She is a member of the Edward Bennett Williams Inn of Court, the South Asian Bar Association, and the President’s Council of Cornell Women. She received her B.S. from Cornell University and her J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center. Following graduation from law school, Ms. Chaturvedi clerked for the Honorable Gregory E. Mize of the District of Columbia Superior Court.
About Nixon Peabody’s Government Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense Practice

Nixon Peabody represents companies and individuals in all forms of government inquiries, including criminal, administrative, and Congressional investigations; grand jury proceedings; trials; and, if necessary, appeal and collateral proceedings. The firm’s attorneys are involved in many of the highest-profile criminal matters in the country, including the recent lobbying scandals in Washington, DC, criminal tax matters in New York City, pharmaceutical and medical device cases in New England, and national environmental criminal cases. Nixon Peabody has also represented members of Congress and Congressional staffers in a host of matters both in Washington, DC, and throughout the country. The firm regularly conducts internal investigations for corporate clients both in the United States and abroad. In addition, Nixon Peabody helps clients to respond to subpoenas or other requests for information from federal and state investigative agencies and to manage media inquires and concerns.

02-13-2007

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Mayer Brown LLP

Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw and British Land announce Broadgate pre-letting
The British Land Company PLC and international law firm Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP are pleased to announce that they have agreed non-binding Heads of Terms for a pre-letting of 223,000 sq ft at 201 Bishopsgate, one of two new flagship developments at Broadgate currently under construction and on track for completion in early 2008.

Paul Maher, London Senior Partner of Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw said: "201 Bishopsgate will provide an exceptional and efficient workplace environment for us. We are an ambitious and fast growing firm and the new building reflects that."

Stephen Hester, Chief Executive of British Land said: "We are honoured that a firm of the standing of Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw has chosen British Land and Broadgate to deliver its new London headquarters.

02-13-2007

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Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C.

TBH&R Sponsors 2007 SBANE Innovation Awards
Warren Kirshenbaum will be speaking on the topic of "Preservation of Affordable Housing: End of Tax-Credit Compliance Issues" at the Boston Bar Association Luncheon Program on Thursday, February 1, 2007. Warren will discuss strategies for affordable housing complexes that are reaching the end of their tax credit compliance periods .

02-13-2007

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Strasburger & Price, LLP

Strasburger Obtains $8.2 Million Jury Verdict for Texas Mutual
Strasburger & Price, LLP, a full-service law firm with in seven offices, obtained a Travis County jury award for client, Texas Mutual Insurance Company for actual damages of $5,077,390 and punitive damages of $2,500,000 against the Defendant, Gary C. Quintinsky. The case was tried in the 419th District Court, Judge Orlinda Naranjo, presiding (Cause No. D-1-GN-06-003093; Texas Mutual Insurance Company v. Gary C. Quintinsky on February 6, 2007.) The verdict is expected to result in a judgment of approximately $8.2 million after adding lawful interest.

Texas Mutual is the State's insurer of last resort for employers who are not able to purchase workers' compensation insurance in the private market. Quintinsky controlled a number of companies--referred to by the parties globally as the United Crane Companies--that purchased workers' compensation insurance from Texas Mutual. The jury found clear and convincing evidence that Quintinsky had conspired with other individuals and companies to defraud Texas Mutual of lawful premium due for workers' compensation insurance. In short, Quintinsky and his co-conspirators lied to Texas Mutual about the insured companies' payroll and operations in an effort to avoid paying lawful premiums due because of the companies' poor claims history.

The conspirators created false financial records and forged Texas Workforce Commission reports in furtherance of the conspiracy. Robert O'Boyle, a litigation partner in the Austin office of Strasburger & Price, LLP represented Texas Mutual. "We are grateful that the ury saw fit to send a warning to any employer who might be tempted to avoid paying lawful premium for workers' compensation insurance. This type of fraud adversely impacts not only honest policyholders and employers who may see a rise in premiums and who pay the lawful premium due but must compete in the marketplace with the unscrupulous employer," said O'Boyle.

02-13-2007

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Preston, Gates, Ellis, Rouvelas & Meeds, L.L.P.

K&L Gates Bolsters Construction Litigation Practice with Addition of Los Angeles Partner
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP (K&L Gates) welcomes Timothy L. Pierce as a partner in the firm’s construction litigation practice. Pierce comes to K&L Gates from Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP.

Pierce focuses his practice on all legal aspects of the construction industry including contract formation, the prosecution and defense of construction contract claims—including ADA Title III public access claims—on behalf of owners, contractors and subcontractors for both private and public projects. Pierce also advises clients on insurance law issues, with special emphasis on coverage for underlying construction, intellectual property and environmental claims.

Paul W. Sweeney Jr., Administrative Partner for K&L Gates Los Angeles, said: “Tim’s construction dispute experience enhances one of K&L Gates’ most prominent practices. His capabilities serve a target market for both Los Angeles office and the firm as a whole. We are pleased to welcome Tim to our group.”

K&L Gates Chairman and Global Managing Partner Peter J. Kalis said: “By adding this strength to our Los Angeles office, Tim contributes to the growth of a practice group with global clientele and engagements. His background is a solid fit for the California construction sector and for our firm.

02-13-2007

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Moses & Singer LLP

On The Death of Anna Nicole Smith, The New York Post seeks out the views of Daniel Rubin
Daniel Rubin, one of Moses & Singer’s Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation partners, was quoted in today’s New York Post in connection with the legal consequences of Anna Nicole Smith's passing. Mr. Rubin spoke of the advisability of a Will and the serious consequences if no such Will were to exist. Daniel Rubin concentrates in domestic and international estate and asset protection planning for high net worth individuals and families. Mr. Rubin also handles estate administrations and tax controversies.

02-13-2007

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