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Moses & Singer LLP

Gideon Rothschild named Top 100 Attorneys in America two years in a row
Moses & Singer proudly announces that for the second year in succession Gideon Rothschild has been named to 'WORTH' Magazine's Top 100 Attorneys in America list in its December 2006 issue. WORTH magazine selects those attorneys who serve affluent families and only 12 on the list were from New York. The list resulted from a year of extensive research by WORTH's editorial staff. The editors reviewed hundreds of nominations by readers, as well those provided by financial advisors, family office executives, accountants, consultants, academics and others who work with or closely monitor attorneys. The nominees from that list completed a detailed questionnaire. And in determining their selections, WORTH's editors looked for attorneys that serve clients with sufficient net worth and who have the professional affiliations and publishing history to indicate that they could provide extraordinary expertise to a WORTH reader.

To pare its list down to 100, WORTH's editorial staff asked nominees for their opinions on important legal trends and to share with WORTH what counsel they have given their clients. They also critically assessed the nominees’ views on the best and worst qualities of lawyers in their field and performed extensive background checks on the nominees.

12-01-2006

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Lommen, Nelson, Cole & Stageberg, P.A.

Dan Satorius Article Selected for Publication by ABA
Dan Satorius just learned that his "From Book to Screen: Mining Literary Works in the Movie Business" article has been selected for publication in the March 2007 issue of Best of ABA Sections, a special issue of the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division's magazine, GPSolo. The magazine has a circulation of 30,000. This is the first time an article has been selected from the Entertainment and Sports Lawyer, the publication of the Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries. Dan is on the editorial board for the Entertainment and Sports Lawyer.

12-01-2006

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Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC

South Carolina Defense Verdict for LF&W
Lightfoot, Franklin & White partners Sam Franklin and Melody Eagan today obtained a defense verdict for Fisher Controls, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emerson Electric Co., in a South Carolina product liability case arising from an LP gas explosion and fire that occurred in Hardeeville, South Carolina. Plaintiffs were two LP gas servicemen who were severely burned in the fire, as well as their respective wives who alleged loss of consortium claims. The two injured plaintiffs' undisputed medical expenses to date were over $2.68 million, and plaintiffs claimed over $1 million in past and future economic loss.

Plaintiffs alleged that a Fisher filler hose adaptor valve installed on an LP gas tank was defective and unreasonably dangerous, resulting in the fire and plaintiffs' injuries. The case, pending in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, initially tried in June, 2006, for seven days, but the jury was deadlocked 10 to 1 in favor of Fisher. The case retried in November 2006. On December 1, 2006, after six hours of deliberation, the jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of Fisher.

12-01-2006

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Klinedinst, Attorneys At Law

Heather L. Rosing Named President-Elect of the San Diego County Bar Association
Klinedinst PC is pleased to announce that
Heather L. Rosing, a shareholder in the firm's San Diego office, has been selected by her peers to be President-Elect of the San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA).

With over 8,000 members, the San Diego County Bar Association is the region's oldest and largest law-related organization. Rosing has been an active member of the SDCBA since 1996. A frequent speaker on complex ethics issues, Heather has served as Co-Chair of the SDCBA's Legal Ethics Committee. In 2003, she was elected by the general membership to join the Board of Directors. Rosing's work with the Association, her enthusiasm, and her commitment to the legal profession led the Board of Directors to pick her as their newest President-Elect.

"The roster of SDCBA past presidents reads like a 'Who's Who' of the legal community," said John D. Klinedinst, CEO of Klinedinst PC. "Heather will be joining a very prestigious list of attorneys and judges that have held that honor. And when she is sworn in as President late next year, she will be one of the youngest attorneys to ever lead the SDCBA."

Ms. Rosing went to work at Klinedinst after graduating from Northwestern Law School. For most of her career, Heather has been defending attorneys, accountants, and other professionals in malpractice actions, and providing ethics and risk management guidance to them. Over the years, she has ascended to various leadership positions within the firm. She currently serves as General Counsel and Chief Financial Officer for the firm, and is the Chair of the Klinedinst Professional Liability practice group.

"What sets Klinedinst apart is our commitment to helping individuals achieve their own goals," added Klinedinst. "While we know her new role will require a major time commitment, Heather unequivocally has the full support and backing of the entire law firm. On both a professional and personal level, I could not be prouder of her accomplishment."

Ms. Rosing will be formally sworn-in as President-Elect at the SDCBA's "Stepping Up to the Bar" event on December 1, 2006. For more information on the San Diego County Bar Association.

12-01-2006

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Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter Co., LPA.

Kegler Brown to Award Minority Merit Scholarship
The law firm of Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter is currently seeking applicants for its minority student merit scholarship. This spring, the firm will award the scholarship to a deserving first-year minority law student.

The $5,000 Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter Minority Merit Scholarship includes a paid summer clerkship position with the firm's first-year summer associate class. All first-year law students of a minority descent are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

2007 marks the fourth year for the Kegler Brown Minority Merit Scholarship which is awarded annually to a minority student based on academic performance, accomplishments, activities and potential contributions to the legal community. Minority students from all Ohio and other universities will be considered for the scholarship.

Kegler Brown maintains an internal diversity committee to formalize and further the firm's commitment to achieving racial and gender diversity at all levels of our organization. A combined sub-group of the diversity and recruiting committees also is in place and is charged with setting and accomplishing goals relating to increased racial diversity. As a result, the firm has increased its efforts to recruit and to actively encourage the application and selection of minority candidates in the firm's summer associate program.

We appreciate the importance of diversity and inclusion. Through activities such as the Kegler Brown Minority Merit Scholarship, the Columbus Bar Association's Minority Clerkship Program and our Women Lawyers Initiative, Kegler Brown is continually promoting and developing a diverse future for our firm.

In addition, Kegler Brown also is a signatory firm to the Columbus Bar Association's Diversity Initiative, which is designed to significantly increase the number of minority attorneys recruited and retained within Columbus law firms.

12-01-2006

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Jennings Haug & Cunningham,L.L.P.

Tophas Anderson, IV joins Firm as Associate
Tophas Anderson, IV joins the Firm as an associate attorney. Mr. Anderson has gained considerable litigation experience while working at the Maricopa County Prosecutor's office. His most recent assignment at the County Prosecutor's office was prosecuting white collar crimes. Mr. Anderson received his law degree from ASU and his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas, Austin.

12-01-2006

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Jackson Lewis, LLP

National Employment Law Powerhouse Expands Cleveland Office Four Attorneys from McDonald Hopkins join Jackson Lewis
Jackson Lewis LLP, a national workplace law firm, has announced four attorneys from McDonald Hopkins have joined the firm's Cleveland office. With these additions, Jackson Lewis can better assist Cleveland and Northeastern Ohio businesses manage the constantly changing labor and workplace laws.

Joining the Cleveland office are Partners James M. Stone, who is the Cleveland Resident Manager, and Jeffrey B. Keiper. Also joining the firm are David E. Weisblatt, Of Counsel, and Associate Nicole M. Monachino. Senior Benefits Counsel Kurt Smidansky has been resident in the Cleveland office since its opening in 2005.

"We are excited about the opportunity to expand our special style of practice in the Cleveland metro area and throughout the Akron, Canton and Youngstown areas," said Patrick L. Vaccaro, the firm's Managing Partner. "Jackson Lewis has counseled businesses in Cleveland and Northeastern Ohio for many years. But we are especially pleased to have local attorneys of this caliber join us. We expect great things from our Cleveland regional team."

" Cleveland companies are no longer insular and self-contained the way they once were. Increasingly entrepreneurial, they are part of the larger economy of the nation and the world," said Stone. "Businesses in northern and northeastern Ohio, especially in the areas of manufacturing, transportation and health care, face high union presence or the threat of unionization," said Stone. "Resolving union and employee issues favorably in ways that allow companies to prosper is a challenge best addressed by a legal team that is both local to the client and national by network. Companies in Cleveland, Youngstown, Akron, Canton and environs, have us on the ground and within short drive times. They also have 400 additional workplace law experts in 27 cities, many of them acknowledged and published labor law leaders and highly visible industry speakers."

Lynn Outwater, Regional Managing Partner for the Jackson Lewis offices in both Cleveland and Pittsburgh, adds "almost no area of law changes as quickly as labor and employment law. A change in administration, the new Ohio minimum wage initiative and recent changes in the Fair Labor Standards Act for overtime pay, will place tremendous pressure on employers. Jackson Lewis' consistent focus on preventive workplace strategies provides a compelling value proposition for businesses of all sizes and in all industries."

Mr. Stone and Mr. Keiper were partners together at their former firm, McDonald Hopkins Co., LPA, where Mr. Stone served for over 12 years as leader of the labor and employment practice group. With over 20 years of experience in labor and employment law, Mr. Stone has extensive experience in union negotiations, arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, and wage and hour claims, and employment litigation. He is particularly knowledgeable about the manufacturing, transportation, automotive, steel and health care industries. Mr. Keiper, who has successfully defended complex employment litigation for large manufacturing and service companies, will serve as the principal litigation attorney for the Cleveland office, as well as counseling employers in labor relations and other employment matters. Several recent matters handled by Mr. Stone, Mr. Keiper and their colleagues have been reported by the national media.

Mr. Weisblatt and Ms. Monachino come to Jackson Lewis from the same former firm. Mr. Weisblatt has extensive experience in National Labor Relations Board law, employment counseling, labor negotiations and union-free workplace campaigns. He is experienced in public sector labor law, technology issues, and other employment matters. Ms. Monachino has experience counseling employers in wage and hour, employee leaves, employment discrimination, and affirmative action matters, in addition to employment policies and practices.

12-01-2006

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