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Stevens & Lee P.C.

Leonard P. Goldberger Presents to Professional Liability Underwriting Society at Annual International Conference
Leonard P. Goldberger was a featured speaker at the Professional Liability Underwriting Society’s Annual International Conference held November 8-10 at Hyatt Regency in Chicago, IL.
Mr. Goldberger, a Shareholder at Stevens & Lee, joined other panelists to discuss the topic, “Risks and Rewards of Bankrupt Companies,” where they identified aspects of bankruptcy cases that may implicate D&O (directors and officers) insurance coverage. They identified strategies and tactics for litigating D&O insurance coverage disputes in the context of bankruptcy cases and negotiating settlements of D&O insurance coverage disputes in connection with funding plans of reorganization and other tools only available in bankruptcy cases. In addition the panelists discussed how E&O claims may impact insurance relating to directors and officers, fiduciaries, financial institutions, accountants and lawyers.

Mr. Goldberger has 30 years of experience in business bankruptcy law. He represents insurers in asbestos, mass tort and environmental bankruptcy cases and works with clients in the acquisition and financing of financially distressed businesses. A former Vice President, Director and Executive Committee member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, Mr. Goldberger is the current Chair of the American Bar Association’s Committee on Insurance Coverage Subcommittee on Insolvency and a member of the ABA’s Litigation Section and its Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section.

Mr. Goldberger lectures and writes extensively on bankruptcy law topics and serves on the editorial board of the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal. He has appeared as a guest commentator on Court TV. He received a J.D. from Villanova University School of Law and graduated summa cum laude from Temple University.

11-29-2006

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Sherin & Lodgen LLP

Margaret H. Paget presented seminar at BBA
Margaret H. Paget recently presented a seminar at the Massachusetts Bar Association. The seminar "Handling Depositions with Confidence" offered a unique opportunity for attorneys with little or no experience in taking depositions to learn how to handle specific issues that may arise when preparing for, taking or defending a deposition.

11-29-2006

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Sheehy, Serpe & Ware, P.C.

Cemetery Premises Found to be Safe by Houston Jury
A Harris County jury deliberated less than one hour before finding a Houston area cemetery was not liable for negligence after a 72 year-old woman allegedly stepped into a hole on the premises. The woman had been visiting the Houston cemetery on Christmas day in 2003 to visit the gravesite of her daughter. As she walked to the gravesite, she testified her leg sank into the ground 18 to 20 inches deep, up to her right kneecap. She claimed when she fell into the hole, she "wrenched" her knee and ultimately required a total knee replacement. Plaintiff asked the jury to award nearly $200,000 in damages for her medical bills, mental anguish, disfigurement, and pain and suffering.

Plaintiff denied any preexisting problems to her knee, but two treating physicians admitted that Plaintiff had arthritis in her knee prior to her incident at the funeral home that day. One physician, who testiifed live at trial, explained the severity of Plaintiff's preexisting arthritic problems based upon a 2002 x-ray of her knee.

After two and a half days of testimony, the jury ultimately was persuaded by the fact that Plaintiff admitted the alleged hole did not exist prior to her foot creating it on the premises. Plaintiff also admitted during cross examination that she "did not know if she was hurt" when she reported the incident to the manager on duty at the funeral home, and did not seek medical attention for nearly 13 days. She further conceded that she even drove to a Christmas party following the incident, and did not take any pain medication for her claimed knee condition during that period.

The cemetery representative testified that the facility is nearly 250 acres, and inspected daily for grounds keeping issues which may pose a hazard to guests like the plaintiff, including holes. This was the first time a hole, as described by Plaintiff, was ever encountered on the premises. The manager on duty noted the hole to be 3 to 5 inches deep after the incident was reported, which sharply contrasted with Plaintiff's recollection.

The funeral home was represented by Mr. Steve Grubbs, an attorney with the law firm of Sheehy, Serpe & Ware, P.C., in Houston, Texas. Mr. Grubbs regularly represents cemeteries and funeral homes in Texas, including large corporate funeral directing firms and small family owned businesses. He also regularly defends licensed funeral directors and embalmers from licensure claims made by the Texas Funeral Service Commission. He is a member of the Texas Funeral Director's Association and a regular speaker for that group. Mr. Grubbs is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Labor and Employment Law.

11-29-2006

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Rothman Gordon

ATTORNEYS TOMOSOVICH AND ZATKOS NAMED RISING STARS
Chad D. Tomosovich and John W. Zatkos, Jr., both associates at the law firm Rothman Gordon, P.C., have been named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars by Law & Politics. Mr. Tomosovich was selected for Business/Corporate and Mr. Zatkos was selected for Workers' Compensation. To be eligible for selection, an attorney must be age 40 or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. Only 2.5% of the attorneys in Pennsylvania are selected as Rising Stars.

Mr. Tomosovich received his B.S. in Business Administration from Elon University and his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School. He is a member of the Allegheny, Pennsylvania, and American Bar Associations, the Association of Corporate Growth, the CEO Forum of Pittsburgh and Rainmakers of Pennsylvania, where he serves on the Board of Directors.

Mr. Zatkos received his B.A. from Rutgers University and his J.D. from Duquesne University. He is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. In addition to his practice, Mr. Zatkos has made it his mission to educate the public about their rights regarding Workers' Compensation. Recent presentations have included The Carnegie Library Business Series, the Center for Education Management and numerous union meetings. Mr. Zatkos also teaches at CCAC's Center for Professional Development. He resides in Moon Township.

11-29-2006

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Matheson, Ormsby & Prentice, P.C.

Matheson Ormsby Prentice advises on new Digital River Irish Operations
Matheson Ormsby Prentice has recently advised US e-commerce firm Digital River in the creation of 350 jobs over five years in Ireland, with the establishment of a European headquarters in the Shannon Free Zone, to support the business of its subsidiary Digital River Ireland.
The US company, which is based in Minneapolis, builds and manages online businesses for more than 40,000 software publishers, manufacturers, distributors and online retailers.

11-29-2006

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Zuckerman Spaeder LLP

Three Zuckerman Spaeder Attorneys Contribute to Larry King's New Book
Attorneys Roger Spaeder, William Taylor and Roger Zuckerman, partners in the Washington DC office, have contributed to the newly published book entitled "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Letters and Essays from the Famous and Infamous on the True Legal Definition of Guilt in America's Courtrooms." In "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt," the contributors reflect on what this standard really means and how it is applied. The book has an introduction by Larry King, and each author applies his own interpretation of America's cherished standard.`

11-29-2006

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Kronish, Lieb, Weiner & Hellman, L.L.P.

Cooley Godward Kronish Elects 13 New Partners
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP today announced that it has elected 13 associates to join the Firm’s partnership, effective January 1, 2007. The new partners are Maureen P. Alger, Nicole C. Brookshire, Matthew D. Brown, Ethan E. Christensen, Nathan K. Cummings, Paul E. Gross, Jason L. Kent, Kenneth J. Krisko, Mark C. Looney, Brian E. Mitchell, Benjamin D. Pierson, Seth A. Rafkin and Wayne O. Stacy.

"These 13 individuals have made significant contributions to the Firm, our clients and our communities, and it is a privilege to announce their elevation to partnership," said Stephen C. Neal, Chairman and CEO of Cooley Godward Kronish. "Each new partner has developed superior legal skills, a deep commitment to their clients and a collegiality with fellow attorneys and staff - all important hallmarks of Cooley's partnership - and we look forward to their continued leadership and success."

Maureen P. Alger is a litigation attorney in the Firm’s Palo Alto, CA office. In her role as the Firm’s pro bono counsel, Ms. Alger has been responsible for the development and management of the pro bono practice firmwide. Her practice also includes representing pro bono clients in a wide variety of substantive areas including asylum, guardianship, landlord-tenant, civil rights, employment discrimination and general litigation. Ms. Alger received a J.D. from Columbia University School of Law, where she served as an editor for the Columbia Law Review. She received a B.A. degree with high honors from the University of California at Berkeley and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

Nicole C. Brookshire is a business attorney in the Firm’s Palo Alto, CA office. She practices corporate and securities law with an emphasis on the representation of public and private companies in a variety of corporate and securities transactions, including venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions and public offerings. Ms. Brookshire received a J.D. from Stanford Law School in 1997, graduating with distinction. She received her B.A. in Religious Studies from Carleton College in 1992, magna cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

Matthew D. Brown is a litigation attorney in the Firm’s San Francisco, CA office. His practice includes complex contract and commercial disputes, intellectual property, Internet-related issues, and white-collar criminal defense. Mr. Brown received a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1998. He received an A.B. in Philosophy from Cornell University, where he graduated with distinction and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

Ethan E. Christensen is a business attorney in the Firm’s San Diego, CA office. His practice includes general business and corporate representation, with particular emphasis on public offerings, emerging and public company representation, venture financing transactions and mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Christensen received a J.D. in 1998 from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), where he served on the staff of the Boalt Technology Law Journal. In 1995, he received a B.S. in electrical and computer engineering from Brigham Young University.

Nathan K. Cummings is a litigation attorney in the Firm’s Reston, VA office. His practice focuses on intellectual property litigation, with a particular emphasis on patent litigation. Mr. Cummings earned a J.D., and a post-graduate LL.M. in International and Comparative Law, from Duke University in 1997 magna cum laude. During law school, he was a senior law review editor of Law & Contemporary Problems, and studied international law in Brussels, Belgium. He earned a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering on an honors curriculum from Brigham Young University in 1990 magna cum laude.

Paul E. Gross is a business attorney in the Firm’s Broomfield, CO office. His practice focuses on the representation of public and private companies in a variety of corporate and securities transactions including venture capital financings, private placements, mergers and acquisitions and public offerings. His practice also includes the formation and representation of venture capital partnerships. Mr. Gross received a J.D. in 1998 from the University of California, Davis School of Law where he was elected to the Order of the Coif and was a member of the University of California, Davis Law Review. He received a B.S. in 1987 from the United States Naval Academy, where he graduated with merit.

Jason L. Kent is a business attorney in the Firm’s San Diego, CA office. His practice focuses on the representation of technology companies, from start-ups to publicly traded corporations, in a wide range of corporate and securities matters. He also has extensive experience representing venture capital funds and investment banking firms. Mr. Kent received his J.D., with distinction, from Stanford Law School in 1998, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif. In 1995 he graduated summa cum laude from Claremont McKenna College, earning his B.A. in Economics and Accounting.

Kenneth J. Krisko is a business attorney in the Firm’s Reston, VA office. His practice focuses on the representation of public and private life sciences companies in a broad range of commercial and corporate finance matters. Mr. Krisko received a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1995, where he was a member of the Virginia Law Review. Mr. Krisko received a B.S. in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1987.

Mark C. Looney is a business attorney in the Firm’s Reston, VA office. His practice includes representing major developers and national, regional and local companies in all areas of land use, including office, retail, industrial, mixed-use, residential, telecommunications, hotel and large planned community projects. Mr. Looney received his J.D., cum laude, from the George Mason University School of Law and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from James Madison University, with majors in Political Science and Public Administration.

Brian E. Mitchell is a litigation attorney in the Firm’s San Francisco, CA office. His practice focuses on intellectual property litigation, with a particular emphasis on patent litigation. Mr. Mitchell graduated cum laude from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1997. While at the University of San Francisco, he was an editor of the U.S.F. Law Review and the U.S.F. Intellectual Property Law Bulletin. He received his B.S. degree, cum laude, in Chemistry in 1992.

Benjamin D. Pierson is a business attorney in the Firm’s New York office. He practices corporate law, with an emphasis on the formation, financing, structuring and general representation of joint ventures which acquire, finance and develop real estate in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America, and other structured real estate investments, including the representation of promoters, institutional investors, structured lenders and other investors in real estate-related assets. Mr. Pierson received a J.D., magna cum laude, from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1996, where he served as an editor of the Law Review, and a B.A., cum laude, in Government from St. Lawrence University in 1990.

Seth A. Rafkin is a litigation attorney in the Firm’s San Diego, CA office. His practice focuses on employment and business litigation. Mr. Rafkin received his J.D. in 1998 from the University of California, Davis School of Law, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. He earned a B.A. in Political Science from Humboldt State University.

Wayne O. Stacy is a litigation attorney in the Firm’s Broomfield, CO office. His practice focuses on patent litigation with particular emphasis on software patent litigation. Mr. Stacy received his law degree, with high honors, from The George Washington University School of Law in Washington, D.C., where he was elected to the Order of the Coif and served on Law Review. He received his B.S. degree, cum laude, in Computer Engineering from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

11-29-2006

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