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Blank Rome LLP.

OIG Has A Bee In Its Bonnet About Doctors Investing In Devices
Health law partner Kathleen McDermott is quoted in the December 6th issue of Medical Newswire regarding watchdog agency scrutiny over physicians’ joint ventures with medical device makers.

Like the tycoon in the old Remington shave commercials, a doctor

12-06-2006

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Day Pitney, LLP

John T. Gutkoski Named Partner
Day, Berry & Howard LLP, a leading full-service law firm with offices in Boston, New York, Connecticut and Washington D.C., announced today that it has elevated John Gutkoski to the position of partner in the firm's Boston office, effective January 1, 2007. Gutkoski's election is a testament to the firm's focus on growing each office's strong leadership capabilities.

"We could not be more pleased to invite John to join the partnership," said Jim Sicilian, chair of the executive committee for Day, Berry & Howard. "As we look ahead to our future as Day Pitney LLP after our planned merger with Pitney Hardin LLP becomes effective on January 1, 2007, we are confident John will continue to bring a strong level of legal acumen to our intellectual property litigation practice, along with his unwavering commitment to his clients and the firm."

Gutkoski focuses his practice in the areas of patent and intellectual property litigation. He represents companies in national and international disputes involving pharmaceuticals, electronic circuits, sound waves, lasers, semiconductors, telecommunications, and mechanical engineering.

Gutkoski has represented several first-impression issues in the patent, trademark and copyright field, including the first case in the country to support the validity of "shrink-wrap," "click-on" and "web-wrap" licenses, contracts and warrantees for protecting software and electronic data. Formerly associated with Hale and Dorr LLP and a special assistant district attorney for Middlesex County, Gutkoski has been with Day, Berry & Howard for three years.

Gutkoski is a member of the American, Massachusetts and Boston Bar Associations. Gutkoski received his B.A. from Boston University, where he graduated magna cum laude with distinction and his J.D. from New York University School of Law. He currently lives in Charlestown, Massachusetts.

12-06-2006

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Cooper Levenson Attorney At Law

Nicholas F. Talvacchia Named Vice Chairperson
The Wildwood Leader reports, Nicholas F. Talvacchia named vice chairperson of Atlantic Cape Community College's board of trustees.

12-06-2006

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Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.

FOSTER SWIFT ATTORNEY RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED VOLUNTEER AWARD
Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C. is pleased to announce that the Camille S. Abood Distinguished Volunteer Award, presented by the Ingham County Bar Association has been presented to Lansing shareholder, Charles A. Janssen.

Janssen has been practicing Trusts & Estates Law with Foster Swift since graduating from the University of Michigan Law School in 1979. Having lead the local law firm as practice group chair, member of the Executive Committee, firm President and now Chair of the firm’s attorney recruiting efforts, Charley Janssen has been active and involved with many mid-Michigan civic and charitable boards including the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, Lansing Public Schools Foundation, Lansing Riverfront Development Board, Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority, City of Lansing’s Project Play, and the Capital Regional Community Foundation. He is also active in his children’s activities, his church and his neighborhood functions. Charley and his family live in Lansing.

In his nomination, it was stated, “Charley has been able to mix an active and successful law practice with a dedication to his community that is truly outstanding.” Current Foster Swift President, Gary McRay, states, “Charley is the consummate volunteer – his leadership is exemplary. We are proud of his accomplishments and even more proud to call him friend.

12-06-2006

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Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP

Marc J. Yudkin Joins Riker Danzig's Corporate Group
Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP is pleased to announce that Marc J. Yudkin has joined the firm's corporate group as an associate.

Marc J. Yudkin practices in Riker Danzig's Corporate Group, with an emphasis in mergers and acquisitions, stock and asset purchase agreements, regulatory issues, private equity, and counseling firms of all sizes on various corporate and business matters including matters relating to the company's operations, governance and financing. He is a member of the New York and New Jersey Bar Associations and has previously served as the chair of the Corporate Committee of the Essex County Bar Association.

Mr. Yudkin earned his J.D. from Emory University School of Law in 2002 and his B.A. from SUNY Binghamton in 1999. While pursuing his law degree, he was an Executive Board Member of the Emory University Bankruptcy Developments Journal. Prior to joining Riker Danzig, he was an associate with Budd Larner, P.C. of Short Hills. Mr. Yudkin is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York and Georgia.

12-06-2006

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Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

Katherine Ovalle and Elizabeth Wadsworth Join Eckert Seamans in Washington, D.C.
The national law firm of Eckert Seamans Cherin and Mellott, LLC today announced that attorneys Katherine G. Ovalle and Elizabeth J. Wadsworth have joined the firm.

Katherine G. Ovalle joins as an Associate of the firm in the Business Division of the Washington, D.C. office. She focuses her practice on aviation and aerospace law. Prior to joining Eckert Seamans, Ms. Ovalle was Associate Counsel at the United States Department of Transportation, Office of Inspector General. She earned her law degree from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in 2004 and her undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester in 1999. While attending law school, Ms. Ovalle clerked for the United States Attorneys Office in Maryland. She is admitted to practice in New York and is a member of the Tax Section and Business Law Section of the American Bar Association and a member of the New York State Bar Association. Ms. Ovalle is fluent in Spanish and resides in Alexandria, Virginia.

Elizabeth J. Wadsworth joins as an Associate in the Business Division of the Washington, D.C. office. She focuses her practice on aviation and aerospace law. Prior to joining Eckert Seamans, Ms. Wadsworth worked as an associate attorney for four years with a small firm in Washington, D.C. specializing in aviation regulatory and commercial issues. Before entering private practice, she served two consecutive judicial clerkships with the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, and also worked as a research attorney for the Sixth Judicial District of Illinois. Ms. Wadsworth received her Master of Laws in International and Comparative Law from the Georgetown University Law Center in 2001 and her Juris Doctorate degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1992. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois in 1987. Ms. Wadsworth is admitted to practice in Illinois and the District of Columbia. She resides in Washington, D.C.

12-06-2006

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Taylor Quoted about Federal Earmarks
Jeff Taylor of the Washington, D.C., office was quoted in a December 6 Roll Call article, "The Earmark Roller Coaster," about the future prospects of federal earmarks in the U.S. Congress.

12-06-2006

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