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Larson · King, LLP

Four Larson • King attorneys named 2007 Super Lawyers
John Bjorkman , Larry King , Shawn Raiter and Mark Solheim have been recognized as 2007 Super Lawyers. The annual list appears in Minnesota Law & Politics, Twin Cities Business Monthly and Mpls. St. Paul Magazine and identifies lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers is a comprehensive and diverse guide to outstanding attorneys, representing a wide range of practice areas, firm sizes and geographic locations. Only 5 percent of the lawyers in each state or region are named in Super Lawyers.

08-14-2007

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Goodkind, Labaton, Rudoff & Sucharow, L.L.P.

Labaton Sucharow Litigators Prepare for Trial in In re JDS Uniphase Securities Litigation
Very few PSLRA cases go to trial…but as they have done so successfully in the past in the In re Real Estate Associates trial, on October 1, 2007, Labaton Sucharow will take claims against JDSU to trial. The team is led by Barbara J. Hart. The core allegations on trial will be that insiders and key executives sold off close to a billion dollars in stock before the market was informed of the business slowdown of which they were then allegedly aware.

Appearing before the Honorable Claudia Wilken in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on July 26, 2007 and awaiting a formal, written decision from the Court, Judge Wilken reserved October 1st as the commencement of the trial.

The case alleges that the company and four of its officers, who each sold hundreds of millions of dollars of JDS stock at enormous personal profit, made false and misleading statements from October 28, 1999 to July 26, 2001 regarding demand for company products, inventory levels, revenue recognition, and goodwill associated with two acquisitions. By the time the truth finished emerging about the financial condition of JDS Uniphase, the company had written down hundreds of millions of dollars in inventory and over $40 billion dollars of goodwill. These disclosures wiped out billions of dollars in shareholder value.

Labaton Sucharow serves as Lead Counsel to the Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds, which was appointed Lead Plaintiff by the Court.

08-14-2007

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Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association

Patent Attorney Authors Chapter in IP Legal Strategies Book
Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association, announces the release of Aspatore Books’ The Best Practices of Leading IP Lawyers: An Insider Look at Successful Case Strategies, Understanding Client Goals, and Interpreting IP Laws and Trends, which includes “Steering Clients Toward Successful Patents,” authored by Briggs and Morgan patent attorney Gerald E. Helget.

Helget’s chapter discusses the entire patent process from filing applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to building an intellectual property portfolio, patent laws, infringement and enforcement.

“The most important thing for a client to do is to first see a patent attorney, before developing any concept beyond a prototype,” Helget writes. “I am successful when my clients receive broad patent and trademark rights.”

Helget is a licensed patent attorney through the USPTO and has been building an intellectual property practice since 1983, based on a very strong technical background in a wide range of industries. He has successfully enforced the legalities of each aspect of the patent process. In his personal life, being an avid fisherman and hunter, Helget is in the final stages of developing his own invention relevant to big game hunting. He received his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law.

Aspatore Books is the largest publisher of C-level executives (CEO, CFO, CTO, CMO, partner) from the world’s most respected companies and law firms. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Aspatore publishes individual business and legal books, as well as titles in several series.

08-14-2007

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Debevoise & Plimpton, LLP

Debevoise & Plimpton Named 2007 Working Mother & Flex-Time Lawyers Best Law Firm For Women
Working Mother magazine, the authoritative source for career mothers, and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC, a national consulting firm advising attorneys and legal employers on work-life balance and the retention and advancement of women, have named Debevoise & Plimpton LLP a 2007 Working Mother & Flex-Time Lawyers Best Law Firm for Women. A new initiative from the leading advocates for work-life balance and women-friendly policies, Best Law Firms for Women honors 50 winning firms for their commitment to the retention and advancement of female talent.

"Since its founding, Working Mother magazine has been the champion of progressive, women-friendly changes in the workplace," said Carol Evans, CEO, Working Mother Media. "Every year we see substantive advances in companies’ policies across the country, and we are so excited to be able to pair with Flex-Time Lawyers to celebrate change in a field that has historically struggled to support women and their life choices. I commend Debevoise & Plimpton for taking the lead for women lawyers."

"We are delighted to celebrate Debevoise & Plimpton for its efforts and successes in retaining and promoting women, said Deborah Epstein Henry, Founder and President of Flex-Time Lawyers LLC. We hope its standing on the list of Best Law Firms for Women will further inspire Debevoise & Plimpton to use the national benchmarking data now available to it through participation in this initiative to improve the status of women in the profession and raise the bar on what makes a best law firm for women," added Henry.

Profiled in the August/September issue of Working Mother magazine, Debevoise & Plimpton is honored for creating a work environment that is hospitable to and encouraging of the advancement of women. With innovative programs and policies that help female attorneys achieve balance in their personal and professional lives and thrive as practitioners, Debevoise & Plimpton is ensuring that women are the future of private law practice.

In 1967, Debevoise & Plimpton established its pioneering part-time work program. Since then, the firm has continued to develop progressive programs that support lawyers in balancing careers with families. Currently, 49% of the firm’s associates are women. Women lawyers have played a critical role in the leadership of the firm including Mary Jo White as Chair of the firm’s Litigation Department, and Franci J. Blassberg and Mary Beth Hogan on the firm’s Management Committee. Franci J. Blassberg is Co-Chair of the firm’s Private Equity Group with Margaret Andrews Davenport.

"It is especially rewarding to be named a Best Law Firm for Women during the 40th anniversary of the firm’s part-time program," said Margaret Andrews Davenport, who is also one of the partners overseeing Debevoise’s part-time program. "We thank Working Mother and Flex-Time Lawyers for bringing attention to the issues facing lawyers as they balance work and family, and are very proud to be recognized for our efforts to create a work environment that reflects both the personal and professional priorities that women have in their lives."

Methodology: The application and evaluation process for the 2007 Working Mother & Flex-Time Lawyers Best Law Firms for Women initiative was developed in a partnership by Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC and based on Working Mother’s annual 100 Best Companies, a groundbreaking initiative that was first introduced in 1986, that continues to set the standard for family-friendly workplaces. To apply for the Best Law Firms for Women, Debevoise & Plimpton provided detailed information on the issues that are most important to the retention and promotion of women lawyers in six measured areas: workforce profile, benefits and compensation, parental leave, childcare, flexibility, and retention and advancement of women.

08-14-2007

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

EnCana Closes US$500 Million Offering of Debt Securities
Our client EnCana Corporation closed a US$500 million offering of debt securities pursuant to a takedown of its universal shelf registration statement that was filed and declared effective by the SEC in September 2006. The securities issued in connection with this offering consisted of 6.625 percent unsecured and unsubordinated notes due August 15, 2037, to be delivered by the joint book-running managers, Banc of America Securities LLC and Merrill Lynch & Co., and the rest of the underwriter syndicate. EnCana is a TSX and NYSE-listed company that is one of North America's leading natural gas producers, is among the largest holders of natural gas and oil resource lands onshore North America and is a technical and cost leader in the in-situ recovery of oilsands bitumen. EnCana plans to use the net proceeds of this offering to repay a portion of its bank and commercial paper indebtedness. The Paul, Weiss team included corporate partner Andrew Foley, associates Brett Nadritch, Emilio Mena and Peter Wright and summer associate Alexandra Cambouris. Tax advice was provided by partner David Mayo and environmental law advice was provided by counsel Bill O'Brien.

08-14-2007

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Dorsey & Whitney, L.L.P.

Corporate Partner Joins Dorsey & Whitney Minneapolis
The law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced today that Jeffrey Saunders has joined the firm's Minneapolis office as a partner in the Corporate group. Saunders will focus on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and health care law, with a particular emphasis on emerging companies. He is widely recognized in Minnesota’s innovation and venture capital community, and is a frequent speaker on the lecture circuit.

Saunders, previously a partner with Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., has extensive experience across the spectrum of the health care supply chain, from medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers, to health care technology and service providers. In collaboration with Dorsey partner Mark Kinney, he helped pioneer the development of consumer-driven products and services, such as health reimbursement accounts and health savings accounts, in the health care benefits area.

Saunders has also been extensively involved in the information technology industry, representing a wide variety of software, hardware and telecommunications companies on matters like private and public equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, technology development and licensing agreements, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

Ken Cutler, who heads Dorsey’s firm-wide Corporate practice, said: "Jeff is a very capable lawyer with a well-earned reputation in the emerging companies and health care arenas. He is an excellent addition to Dorsey's already strong Emerging Companies, M&A and Health Law practices. Jeff’s broad experience in securities, M&A and corporate finance law, together with his focus on health and information technology matters, strengthens Dorsey’s leading Corporate practice here in Minneapolis. Jeff’s addition reflects Dorsey’s commitment to attract excellent practitioners as we continue to expand our ability to bring high-quality legal services to clients.”

Saunders received his J.D. (cum laude) from the University of Minnesota Law School, and his B.A. (cum laude) from Gustavus Adolphus College.

08-14-2007

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Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP

Sutherland Lands Top Litigator Rachel Giesber Clingman for Growing Houston Office
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP announced today the addition of a top litigation partner for its expanding Houston office. Effective immediately, Rachel Giesber Clingman, formerly of Fulbright & Jaworski LLP, joins Sutherland’s Litigation Practice. She will serve as Co-Partner-in-Charge of the Houston office and will head a national business litigation group, which includes energy and environmental litigation.

Ms. Clingman is an experienced trial lawyer, who has handled numerous jury trials and appeals across the country. She has received nationwide recognition for her client work in complex commercial litigation, including BTI Consulting Group’s prestigious 2007 Client Service Award.

Ms. Clingman is recognized as one of the five top Women in Energy by EnergyLaw360. She previously served as President of the Women’s Energy Network in Houston and on the Advisory Board of the 2005 and 2006 World Oil Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy and Technology. In addition to energy and commercial litigation, her first-chair trial experience includes aviation claims, shareholder disputes, and international litigation arising from alleged acts of terrorism in the Middle East.

“Sutherland is enjoying successful and steady growth—particularly in our Houston office, where we continue to build our practices and attract top practitioners,” said Sutherland’s Managing Partner Mark D. Wasserman. “With Rachel, we’re adding even more firepower to our growth in Texas and nationally.”

Sutherland’s lawyers address issues of significance in virtually every area of practice. Developing a strong corporate and national litigation team, with particular experience in the energy area, is a critical aspect of Sutherland’s plan for Texas.

“Texas is the energy hub. Our energy and national litigation clients want Texas trial lawyers who understand the energy industry and who will advocate successfully for them in Texas courts and throughout the country,” said John A. Chandler, chair of Sutherland’s Litigation Practice Group. “Rachel brings tremendous energy and enthusiasm for the service of clients, and her industry experience will allow us to better serve our energy clients throughout the firm,” added Mr. Chandler.

Ms. Clingman lists Sutherland’s dedication to partnering with its clients and commitment to developing a major presence in Houston and the Southwest as key to her decision to join the firm. “I was introduced to Sutherland by a mutual client, who praised the firm for its client-centered approach and communication. The firm has an excellent national reputation, client support and a strong vision for Texas,” said Ms. Clingman.

In the past year, Sutherland’s Houston office also has added top talent to its banking, real estate, immigration, environmental and energy practices.

08-14-2007

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