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Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, L.L.P.

Capitelli Joins Jones Walker's New Orleans Office
The law firm of Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrère & Denègre, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that Christopher M. Capitelli has joined the firm as an associate in the Business & Finance Practice Group. He will practice from the firm’s New Orleans office.

He received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Texas School of Law in 2005 and his B.S. from the University of Texas in 2001.

08-27-2007

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Wiley, Rein & Fielding, L.L.P.

Wiley Rein Secures Major Victory for Wireless Carriers and Equipment Manufacturers in Cases Alleging Cell Phone Emissions Cause Injury
A team of Wiley Rein communications attorneys led by Andrew G. McBride and Joshua S. Turner recently secured a major victory in a set of consolidated cases involving allegations of injury caused by radiofrequency emissions from wireless devices and systems. In Murray v. Motorola, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia dismissed a number of tort claims brought by several plaintiffs against many key players in the wireless industry, including claims for fraud and misrepresentation, strict liability, negligence and failure to warn.

In its ruling, the court explained that such claims are preempted under the doctrines of express preemption, conflict preemption and field preemption, stating that, “this Court concludes that the Motion to Dismiss has merit and that all of the Complaints must be dismissed with prejudice. There is only one reason for the dismissal, i.e., that the claims are preempted as a matter of law. This is not a close question. Having found that multiple alternative preemption doctrines are controlling, this Court has no discretion to allow the claims to proceed any further.”

This victory is an important one not only because of the breadth of the Court’s ruling on preemption, but also because there are numerous similar cases presently winding through the state and federal court systems. Wiley Rein served as lead counsel for a group of wireless carriers and manufacturers in the cases, including Verizon Wireless and Nokia.

08-27-2007

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Ruden McClosky Smith Schuster & Russell, PA

GOVERNOR BUSH RE-APPOINTS RUDEN McCLOSKY CONSULTING’S MCKEE TO BROWARD JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION
Governor Charlie Crist re-appointed Clarence V. McKee, a Principal with Ruden McClosky Consulting in Fort Lauderdale, to the 17th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission which makes recommendations to the Governor for Judicial vacancies in the Broward Judiciary.

Mr. McKee specializes in providing Government, Community, Media and Public Relations Consulting advice to clients and is the former owner of a Tampa Bay television station and a communications consultant. Prior to coming to Florida, he spent over twenty years in a variety of government and political posts in Washington, D.C including serving as a Legal Assistant to a Commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission. During the Reagan-Bush Administration he was appointed by President Reagan and served as Vice Chairman of the nation’s Legal Service Corporation which provides funding to legal assistance programs for the poor. Mr. McKee has been admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania and New York.

In Florida, he has served on the Boards of several companies including Barnett Banks, Inc., American Heritage Insurance Company, Florida Progress Corporation and its subsidiary Florida Power Company and is a current member of the Board of Directors of Associated Industries of Florida, Inc. In Fort Lauderdale, Mr. McKee is involved in a variety of civic activities including serving as a Mentor to the Principal of Blanche Ely High School and was a member of the Broward County School Board’s Task Force which reviewed funding options for the Broward District Schools. He is a Senior Executive Fellow of the Broward Chamber of Commerce and is a Member of the Executive Committee and Communications Chairman of the Broward Republican Party. In 2003, Governor Bush appointed him to the Destination Florida Commission.

08-27-2007

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Perkins Coie LLP

Bob Bauer Shares Insight on Supreme Court Election Decision
In an article that appeared in the Washington Post, Bob Bauer, a partner in Perkins Coie's Washington, D.C. office, shared his views of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in June that may change the landscape in campaign finance law. The Court held that the Constitution did not permit Congress to rule out of bounds all "issue ads" or grassroots lobbying referring to federal candidates and funded by corporations and unions immediately before an election. The FEC will now use the opinion as a guide to establish specific guidelines on when an ad is lobbying Congress on an issue, and therefore is permitted, and when an ad crosses the line into electioneering. The article quoted election law experts, such as Bauer and Richard Hasen of Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, who's interpretation of the ruling is quite different. "His position is that the law has been shaken to its foundations and is in danger of collapse. Mine is that the opinion is more narrowly drawn than he claims and that ads paid for by corporations of the Swift boat type -- hard attacks on persona, character or fitness -- will remain out of bounds in the pre-election period," Bauer was quoted as saying in the article. Further details on Bauer's position in the matter can be found at his blog

08-27-2007

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Pennington, Moore, Wilkinson, Bell & Dunbar P.A.

Pennington shareholder Gene Adams invited to serve on Zoning Committee for new Elementary School
Pennington shareholder Gene Adams was recently invited to serve on the Leon County Schools Zoning Committee for new Elementary School L.

Mr. Adams, along with the other committee members, will listen to the concerns of members of the community, evaluate factors related to school zoning, and to make a responsible decision in the best interests of all of the children of Leon County Schools.

08-27-2007

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Pennington, Moore, Wilkinson, Bell & Dunbar P.A.

Pennington shareholder Marc W. Dunbar appointed to the Board of Directors for the NTRA's Political Action Committee, Horse PAC
Pennington shareholder Marc W. Dunbar was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Political Action Committee, Horse PAC. The NTRA is a broad-based coalition of horse racing interests consisting of leading thoroughbred racetracks, owners, breeders, trainers and affiliated horse racing associations, charged with increasing the popularity of horse racing and improving economic conditions for industry participants.

Horse PAC is one of the largest federal gaming PACs in the U.S. It supports federal political candidates who serve on Congressional committees that oversee matters pertaining to livestock and agricultural issues. The PAC also follows internet gaming and taxation issues and it endorses legislation providing tax relief and growth opportunities for racehorse owners, breeders and businesses. Horse PAC disbursements to date exceed $1 million.

08-27-2007

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

Dewey Ballantine LLP and LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae LLP to Combine Creating One of the World’s Premier Law Firms
Dewey Ballantine LLP ("Dewey Ballantine") and LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae LLP ("LeBoeuf Lamb"), two leading international law firms, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge, subject to partner approval. The combination will create a premier New York law firm with extensive global reach, bringing together some of the most prominent practices and industry leaders, with more than 1,300 attorneys in 12 countries and revenues approaching $1 billion.

The combined firm, which will be known as Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP ("Dewey & LeBoeuf"), will be an established powerhouse in New York, Washington, D.C., and London, the most important cities for transaction deal flow. Dewey & LeBoeuf will cover 12 countries, ranking 13th globally and third among U.S. firms in terms of number of countries covered, as per ALM Global 100 2006. It will rank as the fifth largest firm in New York City with approximately 550 lawyers and the fifth largest U.S.-headquartered firm in London with approximately 170 lawyers. Dewey &
LeBoeuf also will have a presence in nearly every key international financial and commercial center and will rank as the 14th largest firm by headcount and the 16th largest firm by revenue in the United States. Steven H. Davis will lead the combined firm as Chairman, with equal representation from Dewey Ballantine and LeBoeuf Lamb on its Executive Committee.

The Dewey & LeBoeuf merger will result in a broader and deeper client offering with complementary practice areas and industry focus, providing an excellent fit. In the instances where both firms’ practice areas are similar, the combination makes those areas deeper and stronger. For example, the combined firm will be characterized by market-leading practice groups such as mergers and acquisitions, complex litigation, intellectual property litigation, government investigations, international trade, capital markets, structured finance, private equity, antitrust, and tax. The combined firm will possess leading industry experience in sectors including banking, energy, utilities, insurance, sports and entertainment, life sciences and healthcare, and telecommunications.

"This strategic combination will create a premier New York law firm with extensive global reach," said LeBoeuf Lamb’s Chairman, Steven H. Davis. "The quality, scale and scope we will offer as a combined firm will enable us to continue attracting the most prominent clients and to address complex and challenging legal issues our clients face on a national and global basis. Combining our strengths and collective resources into one organization advances LeBoeuf Lamb’s goal to broaden and deepen our practice offerings and global presence, add highly skilled and dynamic lawyers and continue to focus on increasing profitability."

"Dewey Ballantine has been focused on growth for some time, and this combination with LeBoeuf Lamb is an especially good fit. LeBoeuf Lamb brings a practice and industry focus that complements and enhances our areas of practice to create a powerful array of offerings for clients," said Morton Pierce, Co-chair of Dewey Ballantine. "Clients will benefit from significant additional resources from a firm with a presence in nearly every key international financial and commercial center, and we believe this combination is to the advantage of everyone at the firm and our clients worldwide."

Dewey Ballantine and LeBoeuf Lamb, which are both headquartered in New York City, share a similar heritage and evolution, which is underscored by the firms¡¦ compatible cultures, values, and visions. Both firms have comparable operational and governance structures that will facilitate a smooth integration. Dewey Ballantine and LeBoeuf Lamb¡¦s financial metrics are also similar. Moreover, both firms share a strong commitment to the priorities highlighted in The American Lawyer's elite "AList," including associate satisfaction, diversity, and the provision of pro bono legal services.

The merger of Dewey Ballantine and LeBoeuf Lamb creates a catalyst for increased growth and profitability. The combined firm will be favorably positioned to capitalize on its existing international presence for even greater global success. Dewey & LeBoeuf will build on the momentum of both firms¡¦ recent achievements:

08-27-2007

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