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McCarter & English, Attorneys At Law

William Heller appeared on Bloomberg Law regarding patent infringement case brought by Qualcomm in which Broadcom prevailed
Mr. Heller appeared on Bloomberg Law regarding the jury verdict in the patent infringement case brought by Qualcomm in which Broadcom prevailed in showing non-infringement and invalidity of the patent.

02-12-2007

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Le Boeuf, Lamb, Greene & McRae, L.L.P.

International Dispute Resolution Specialist Joins LeBoeuf Lamb
LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae announces that Norair Babadjanian joins the firm as head of the Russia and CIS dispute resolution practice. He will be based in its Moscow and London offices. Norair joins counsel Leila Litvinova in Moscow and will be working particularly closely with Arthur Marriott and Deborah Ruff in London and Eric Schwartz in Paris.

Norair specialises in international arbitration and litigation matters. Clients he has recently acted for are major Russian and international companies. He has advised on many high profile cases and on disputes under ICC, LCIA, LMAA and GAFTA rules. Norair's experience includes an associateship with Healy & Baillie LLP in New York, and seven years with Ince & Co in London. He joins LeBoeuf Lamb from DLA Piper where he set up the firm's Moscow operations and was subsequently the head of its litigation practice.

LeBoeuf Lamb Chairman, Steven H. Davis said, "The firm is delighted to welcome Norair. He is an impressive addition to our leading practice in Russia and the CIS, and will enhance our international dispute resolution capabilities there for clients."

Managing partner of LeBoeuf Lamb's Moscow office, Brian Zimbler, said, "Norair joins our integrated team of international arbitration and litigation specialists based in the key dispute resolution centres worldwide. He strengthens the specialist resources available to our clients in Moscow and London, for whom international dispute resolution is increasingly important in the fast-growing Russia and CIS market.

02-12-2007

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Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP

K&L Gates Counsels Delta Air Lines in Addressing Takeover Bid by US Airways
Antitrust and policy lawyers from Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP (K&L Gates) represented Delta Air Lines in addressing issues raised by US Airways’ recent takeover bid, which was withdrawn when Delta’s Unsecured Creditors Committee opted to back management’s plan to emerge from bankruptcy as a standalone carrier.

US Airways made a rare, unsolicited offer to acquire Delta in bankruptcy in November 2006. Had the bid been successful, it would have created one of the world’s largest airlines and the potential to trigger a wave of airline mergers.

Led by antitrust partner James R. Weiss and policy partner Michael J. O’Neil, the K&L Gates team presented the antitrust implications of the transaction to the airline’s creditors and their advisors, as well as to the financial community. The firm also provided policy representation by facilitating meetings and briefings with Senators and Members of Congress, including numerous contacts in anticipation of a Senate Commerce Committee hearing. The Unsecured Creditors Committee cited antitrust risk, strong political opposition and difficulties of integration in its rejection of the takeover bid. US Airways withdrew its offer on January 31, 2007.

James Weiss said: “K&L Gates was pleased to represent Delta Air Lines as antitrust and policy counsel in its response to the US Airways offer. In opting to support management’s standalone plan, the Unsecured Creditors Committee has put its confidence in Delta’s ability to emerge from bankruptcy and resume profitability.

02-12-2007

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Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel, LLP

Kramer Levin Selected as One of the Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity for 2007
Kramer Levin has been named one of the "Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity for 2007" by Multicultural Law magazine. The statistics were compiled by Multicultural Law from diversity surveys submitted by more than 200 law firms.

02-12-2007

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King & Spalding

King & Spalding Advises Novelis, Inc. on its $6 Billion Acquisition by Hindalco Industries Ltd.
King & Spalding, a leading international law firm, advised Novelis, Inc. on its $6 billion acquisition by Hindalco Industries Ltd., announced yesterday.

Novelis is a global leader in aluminum rolled products and aluminum can recycling. Hindalco Industries is India’s largest non-ferrous metals company.

Following the transaction, Hindalco, with Novelis, will be the world’s largest aluminum rolling company. Additional details about the transaction can be found here: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/02-11-2007/0004524829&EDATE=

The lead King & Spalding partners on the team representing Novelis are the following:

John J. Kelley III, Corporate
C. William Baxley, Corporate

Other members of King & Spalding’s Novelis team include the following:

Corporate
Keith M. Townsend, Partner
Anne M. Cox, Counsel
Jaron R. Brown, Associate
Robert J. Leclerc, Associate
Bettina A. Tobben, Associate

Antitrust
Andrew G. Berg, Partner

Finance
Vanessa Spiro, Partner
Willie V. Wright, Associate

Employee Benefits
Donald S. Kohla, Partner
Jan G. Marsh, Consultant

Intellectual Property
James M. Hannon, Associate

Tax
Donald P. Hensel, Partner

Environmental
Les A. Oakes, Counsel

02-12-2007

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Jackson Walker L.L.P.

Jackson Walker Announces 8 New Partners
Jackson Walker L.L.P. is pleased to announce that the following 8 attorneys have been elected partners:

Stephanie Chandler (San Antonio -- Business Transactions)
Jo Ann Dalrymple (Austin -- Litigation)
John B. Holden, Jr. (Dallas -- Business Transactions)
Bradley S. Knippa (Austin --Business Transactions)
Joanna Napp (Austin -- Health Care)
Jason P. Shanks (Dallas -- Litigation)
Marvin E. Sprouse, III (Austin -- Bankruptcy, Litigation)
Scott A. Wheatley (Dallas -- Litigation)

Stephanie Chandler, San Antonio, is a partner in the Business Transactions section and is currently the head of the firm's Technology section and a member of the Internet Law group at Jackson Walker. Ms. Chandler's practice consists of representing corporate clients in transactions ranging from general corporate representation to private and public offerings of securities and SEC compliance matters. Her experience includes entity formation, venture capital transactions, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and contract negotiations. She also regularly represents companies in relation to emerging technology issues, including ventures involved in e-commerce, electronic data interchange, ASPs, software development, and general on-line marketing. Additionally, she represents high-technology clients in the negotiation of their non-disclosure, employment, clickwrap and shrinkwrap and portal agreements. Ms. Chandler earned her B.S.B.A. degree in Finance, with highest distinction, from the University of Nebraska and her J.D. degree from the University of Virginia where she was Articles Editor for the Virginia Journal of Law and Technology and the Program Director of Action for a Better Living Environment (ABLE).

JoAnn Dalrymple, Austin, is a partner in the Litigation Section of Jackson Walker. Ms. Dalrymple practices in the area of civil defense litigation with an emphasis on ERISA and employee benefits, insurance defense, and coverage disputes. Her litigation practice also involves defense representation in class action and complex litigation, arbitration of complex business disputes, and administrative law proceedings. She received her B.A. degree, with high honors, from The University of Texas at Austin and her J.D. degree from the University of Texas School of Law. Ms. Dalrymple served as an intern with the Third Court of Appeals of Texas in Austin.

John B. Holden, Jr., Dallas, is a partner in the Business Transactions section and a member of the Energy practice group of Jackson Walker. He has more than 34 years experience representing clients in the natural resources area. Mr. Holden has advised clients with respect to projects in all aspects of exploration, production, transportation, processing, sale and marketing of oil and gas and other natural resources. This includes the formation of and use of various entities, both public and private, and the financing of the acquisition and development of hydrocarbons and related assets. He is Board Certified in Oil, Gas, and Mineral Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Holden received his A.B. from Ohio University, his J.D. from George Washington University Law School, and his LL.M. in Oil and Gas and Taxation, from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.

Bradley (Brad) S. Knippa, Austin, is a partner in the Business Transactions (Corporate and Securities), Real Estate, and Tax sections of Jackson Walker. Mr. Knippa is also a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Knippa's practice includes the representation of corporate clients in transactions ranging from mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations to private offerings of debt and equity securities, venture capital transactions, and contract negotiations. Mr. Knippa received both his B.B.A. degree and J.D. degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

Joanna Napp, Austin, is a partner in the Health Care section of Jackson Walker. Ms. Napp assists an array of clients including hospitals, home health agencies, managed care organizations, physician groups, application service providers and biotechnology companies with their regulatory and transactional needs. Ms. Napp's practice includes drafting, review and negotiation of contracts; formation of health care entities and other businesses; licensing, certification and change of ownership of health care entities; and compliance review, including compliance audits. Her practice also includes advising clients on FDA regulations and regulations promulgated pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Ms. Napp received her B.A., magna cum laude, from St. Edward's University, her J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center, and her M.P.H. from The University of Texas at Austin.

Jason P. Shanks, Dallas, is a partner in the Litigation section of Jackson Walker. His experience includes representing a wide range of clients in intellectual property and litigation matters, including copyright, trademark, securities, bankruptcy, banking, employment, construction, health care, product liability, class action, and other complex commercial disputes. Mr. Shanks received his B.A. degree from Austin College and his J.D. degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law.

Marvin E. Sprouse III, Austin, is a partner in the Litigation and Bankruptcy, Creditors Rights, and Corporate Reorganization sections of Jackson Walker. His practice primarily consists of representing financial institutions, creditors' committees, and other creditors and debtors in bankruptcy, workout/restructure, and bankruptcy litigation matters. Mr. Sprouse has recently represented creditors in the telecommunications, trucking, and insurance industries in contested matters and adversary proceedings as well as in the preparation and analysis of complex plans of reorganization. Mr. Sprouse received his B.A. degree in Radio/Television/Film, with honors, University of North Texas and his J.D. degree, with honors, Texas Tech University School of Law.

Scott A. Wheatley, Dallas, is a partner in the Litigation section of Jackson Walker. Mr. Wheatley's specific areas of expertise include media and telecommunications law, aviation law, securities litigation, complex litigation for major national and international insurance agencies, arbitration, government contracts, and commercial disputes. He has extensive experience in foreign and international law. Mr.Wheatley received his B.A. degree in Political Science/International Relations from Texas Christian University and his J.D. degree, with honors, from the University of Texas School of Law. Mr. Wheatley studied International Law at the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, School of Law in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He also has had intensive language instruction in Spanish and German.

02-12-2007

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Hunton & Williams, LLP

Hackney Appointed Trustee for Westminster Canterbury Management Corp.
Hunton & Williams partner Virginia H. Hackney was appointed a trustee for Westminster Canterbury Management Corp, a nonprofit corporation. Hackney, whose practice focuses on health care law, was the first women admitted to the partnership of Hunton & Williams.

02-12-2007

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