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Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps, LLP

Luce Forward Expands Real Estate Law Practice With Addition of John J. McNutt
Attorney John J. McNutt has joined Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP’s Real Estate Litigation practice group as an Associate in the firm’s San Diego office.

In his practice, McNutt has assisted in the defense of several corporations and individuals under investigation by the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission. He has also represented a variety of entities in general business litigation cases.

“John’s expertise will add further depth to our exceptional real estate litigation practice group,” said Robert J. Bell, Luce Forward’s Managing Partner. “With his knowledge of federal legislation and regulatory processes, John will be able to provide a different perspective as we continue to strengthen and grow our real estate services for clients throughout California."

McNutt was previously an associate attorney with Allen Matkins. In addition to being a member of the State Bar of California, McNutt is a member of the Bars in both New York and the District of Columbia.

“Luce Forward’s real estate and environmental litigation practice group is one of the best in the country,” McNutt said. “Working with the firm’s capable attorneys in this specialized, trial-oriented practice group will be a great experience, and I am excited to be able to contribute to its success.

” McNutt was previously a legislative staff member on Capitol Hill. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California

08-21-2007

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Keating, Muething & Klekamp PLL

Daniel J. Donnellon Cited in Ohio Common Pleas "Bench Book"
Daniel J. Donnellon, Partner at Keating Muething & Klekamp (KMK), was recently approached by the Ohio Common Pleas Court Judges Association to include sections of his book "Injunctions and Restraining Orders in Ohio, “Practice Manual Series of Anderson Texts, 1992 in the courts “Bench Book”. Mr. Donnellon updated the original text first published in 1992. Mr. Donnellon’s book, originally designed to assist practitioners who may be less familiar with the trappings of injunctive relief, has become the most widely cited treatise in Ohio on the subject of Injunctions and Restraining Orders.

Inclusion in the “Bench Book” will make the treatise available to all common pleas court judges in Ohio to guide them in their decision of cases.

Mr. Donnellon is a member of the litigation department at KMK with emphasis in business and intellectual property litigation. He focuses his practice on injunctions and provisional relief including trademarks, trade dress, trade secret, copyright and other business related issues. The combination of his injunction work and trial experience in asbestos personal injury cases, benefits clients in the mass tort bankruptcy practice group. He received his J.D. from University of Cincinnati College of Law, Editor of Law Review (1986) and his B.A. from Bowling Green State University, magna cum laude, (1983).

08-21-2007

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Jackson Walker L.L.P.

New JW Partners: Michael Moran and Kathrine Silver
Jackson Walker is proud to welcome two new partners: Michael Moran and Kathrine Silver. Mr. Moran is joining the Dallas office and Ms. Silver is joining the Houston office.

Michael Moran is a business litigation attorney whose practice focuses on construction litigation, surety bonds, corporate litigation, and business fraud. His construction law practice encompasses contract negotiations, breach of contract claims, bond claims, construction defect claims, mechanic's liens, architect and engineer professional negligence, architectural copyright infringement, payment claims, and union grievances. He also represents businesses in disputes and litigation involving business torts, contracts, fraud, lender liability, real estate, tortious interference, and fiduciary duties. Mr. Moran received his B.A. from Southwestern University and his J.D. degree from Baylor University School of Law, where he was a member of The Order of Barristers.

Kathrine Silver is a litigation attorney whose practice focuses primarily on oil and gas litigation and commercial litigation. Her practice encompasses breach of contract claims, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and business torts. She has handled lawsuits involving duties owed by joint venturers in a natural gas field; duties owed by operators and working interest owners under joint operating agreements; express and implied covenants in oil and gas leases; royalty disputes; drainage claims; failed production tubing in a gas well; claims of lease termination, trespass, fraud, fraudulent inducement, and slander of title; and an arbitration involving postclosing accounting and title issues related to the purchase of oil and gas properties. Ms. Silver received her B.S. degree in Social Science, summa cum laude, from the University of Houston. She received her J.D. degree, with honors, from the University of Texas School of Law.

The attorneys and staff at Jackson Walker are pleased to welcome these additions to the firm.

08-21-2007

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Hunton & Williams, LLP

Hunton & Williams Provides Sponsorship for Duke University School of Law's LEAD Week
The law firm of Hunton & Williams LLP today announced that the firm sponsored the opening day of Duke University School of Law's 2007 Lawyer Education and Development (LEAD) Week. The event, which was held August 13-17 at the school, was attended by 200 incoming Duke Law students. Attendees participated in a variety of activities to promote leadership, ethical practice, educational development and service.

Participating in the event from Hunton & Williams' Raleigh office were Timothy S. Goettel, partner, Utaukwa B. Allen, associate, and Matthew F. Hanchey, associate. In addition, Frank E. Emory, Jr., partner with the Charlotte office, member of the Hunton & Williams Executive Committee and team head for the firm's Litigation & Intellectual Property Practice group, was a featured speaker at the ethics and professionalism luncheon, and congratulated the class on being at Duke and choosing to go to law school. Emory also offered that the Firm is proud to be a sponsor and ready to be a resource to them as they progress. Emory currently serves on the board of trustees and executive committee for Duke University, as well as the board of directors for the Duke University Health System. Judge Allyson Duncan, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th circuit and graduate of the Duke Law Program, served as the keynote speaker.

"Hunton & Williams is committed to advancing the legal profession and supporting law schools across the country," says William S. Patterson, managing partner of Hunton & Williams Raleigh office. "We are honored to participate in this important week at Duke University School of Law where leadership and ethics are promoted among this talented group of future attorneys."

08-21-2007

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Hunton & Williams, LLP

Hunton & Williams Chosen Among 'Best Law Firms for Women' by Working Mother Magazine
Hunton & Williams LLP is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of the top 50 “Best Law Firms for Women” by Working Mother magazine.

The magazine selected law firms based on survey data collected in early 2007 by Flex-Time Lawyers LLC and Working Mother Media. The survey was designed to set benchmarks for selection as employers of choice for women and to celebrate the achievements of law firms that successfully recruit, retain and promote women lawyers.

“For real-life female lawyers, and millions of working moms in other high-pressure fields, balancing work and family may be the toughest part of the job,” wrote the editors of Working Mother. “[W]e salute those firms with groundbreaking programs to help women strike a better work/life balance and climb to the top. Our winning firms have taken the lead in implementing penalty-free flex schedules and mentoring, networking and leadership programs.”

Since its founding in 1901, Hunton & Williams has strived to build an environment that fosters pride, respect and collegiality and to establish a great place to work, where our women lawyers and staff can flourish. The firm has developed and implemented a number of accommodations for new mothers transitioning back to full-time programs that benefit women, including flexible and reduced hours work arrangements emergency back-up child and adult care, child care leave, employment, senior associate mentors for all first- and second-year associates, and a firm-sponsored Women’s Networking Forum.

“We are honored that Working Mother has recognized our efforts to help our lawyers balance a busy practice and community service with a healthy family life,” said Wally Martinez, managing partner of Hunton & Williams. “We strive to create a great team and great place to work, one where working women flourish.”

08-21-2007

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Dickstein Shapiro LLP

Dickstein Shapiro LLP’s Intellectual Property Team Thwarts Infringement Claim Regarding Surgical Sutures
Dickstein Shapiro LLP is pleased to announce a significant victory in a four-year patent infringement battle that resulted in a favorable verdict for the firm’s client Arthrex, Inc. The case, DePuy Mitek, Inc. v. Arthrex, Inc., began in 2003 when Arthrex was accused of patent infringement regarding the development of its FiberWire® surgical sutures. Due to its incredible strength, this new suture revolutionized arthroscopic surgery procedures, providing new opportunities for advancement within the medical field, specifically in sports medicine.

“We are thrilled with the result,” said Charles Saber, lead attorney from Dickstein Shapiro, and partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice. “I am extremely proud of the dedication and hard work of the entire Dickstein team from the day the case began right through the day the jury reached its verdict. Our success was a direct result of that dedication and ingenuity, which allowed us to develop and present to the jury the evidence that proved that Arthrex did not infringe on the patent.”

As a result of this victory, Dickstein Shapiro protected its client from a potential loss of hundreds of millions of dollars—money that now can be used for important research and product development. Lead attorney Charles Saber was assisted by Dickstein Shapiro attorneys Salvatore Tamburo, and Rebecca Barbisch.

Dickstein Shapiro’s nationally ranked Intellectual Property Practice has more than 70 attorneys that work with companies in developing strategies that capitalize on their intellectual property assets so as to achieve the clients’ business objectives. The firm is ranked by Managing Intellectual Property Magazine and Intellectual Property Today as a top firm for Intellectual Property work. The firm has the experience, skill, and knowledge to successfully solve these and other intellectual property problems for clients striving to succeed in this ever-changing, highly competitive arena.

08-21-2007

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Cravath, Swaine & Moore, LLP

CRAVATH REPRESENTS MTV NETWORKS IN JOINT VENTURE WITH REALNETWORKS TO CREATE RHAPSODY AMERICA
Cravath represented MTV Networks and its parent company, Viacom Inc., in connection with the formation of the Rhapsody America joint venture between MTV Networks and RealNetworks Inc. The lawyers involved in this matter are partners Faiza J. Saeed and Sarkis Jebejian and associates Richard C. Lin and Christine Raglan on corporate matters; partner Michael L. Schler and associate Christian Brause on tax matters; and associate Rolf Zaiss on executive compensation and benefits matters. The deal was announced on August 21, 2007.

08-21-2007

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