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Patton Boggs LLP

Patton Boggs LLP Partner DeMaurice Smith Named One of “The Top Fifteen Black White-Collar Criminal Defense Attorneys” by Corporate Crime Reporter
Patton Boggs LLP congratulates DeMaurice Smith on being named one of “The Top Fifteen Black White-Collar Criminal Defense Attorneys” by Corporate Crime Reporter newspaper. Mr. Smith was selected based a survey of white-collar criminal defense attorneys. Corporate Crime Reporter has been published for over 20 years. Subscribers include: federal and state prosecutors, major white-collar and corporate crime defense law firms, trial lawyers, major corporations, law school libraries, and large media outlets.

“We are pleased that our colleague De has been included in this impressive listing. His skill and legal prowess have earned him a great deal of respect and admiration at our firm,” noted Stuart Pape, firm Managing Partner.

Mr. Smith is a partner in the firm’s litigation group focusing on white-collar criminal defense matters and high-profile tort liability trials. A veteran lawyer with lead or “first chair” responsibility in over 80 federal and state jury trials to verdict, Mr. Smith has been consistently recognized as an outstanding trial lawyer and teacher. He has argued numerous cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and District of Columbia Court of Appeals, and has defended individuals in high-profile criminal cases and Congressional investigations, while also representing Fortune 500 companies in both criminal and complex civil cases.

Mr. Smith is currently the President of the Assistant United States Attorney’s Association and is a member of the Board of Governors for the District of Columbia Bar Association.

He has represented corporations and individuals in both criminal and administrative matters, specializing in matters pending before the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Department of Justice, U.S. Congress, DOJ Antitrust Division, and the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, he has provided corporate trial representation in complex civil cases and arbitrations, class action litigation, complex personal injury, and mass tort trials.

From 1991 to 1998, he served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of Columbia U.S. Attorney’s Office, including service as a senior prosecutor in the Violent Crime Section and the Transnational/Major Crimes Section of the office. From 1998 to 1999, Mr. Smith served as Counsel to Deputy Attorney General, Eric Holder. He was the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s Lead Representative to the Law Enforcement Inaugural Committee and served in the U.S. Secret Service’s Multi-Agency Command Center during the 2001 Presidential Inauguration.

He has received numerous U.S. Attorney’s Office Special Achievement Awards, and honors from federal and local law enforcement and community groups, including special commendations from the U.S. Secret Service, Drug Enforcement Agency, the U.S. Marshal’s Service, and the Metropolitan Police Department, including receiving the United States Attorneys Office Leadership Team Award.

Mr. Smith is a multiple award recipient from the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Department of Justice, and a faculty member for the National Trial Advocacy College in Charlottesville, Virginia and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. In addition, he has received several other prestigious awards, including Best Lawyers in Washington and Best Lawyers in America, and was named to Washingtonian magazine’s “Young Guns: Top 40 Lawyers under 40.”

A frequent legal commentator on MSNBC’s “Hardball” and “The Abrams Report[PMD1] ,” CNN, NBC, Court-TV, and Fox television, Mr. Smith also teaches classes on trial advocacy at the University of Virginia, George Washington University, and American University.

He holds a J.D. from the University of Virginia (1989, with honors), and earned a B.A. from Cedarville College (1985).

08-08-2007

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Milberg, Weiss, Bershad & Schulman, L.L.P.

MILBERG WEISS ANNOUNCES ITS INVESTIGATION ON BEHALF OF CERTAIN INVESTORS OF RAIT FINANCIAL TRUST -- RAS
Attorney Advertising. The law firm of Milberg Weiss LLP announces its investigation of RAIT Financial Trust("RAIT" or the "Company") (NYSE: RAS), certain of RAIT Financial Trust’s officers and directors, as well the underwriters of the Company’s January 10, 2007 common stock offering of 10 million shares, for allegedly issuing materially false and misleading statements and potentially violating federal securities laws, as well as certain other duties.

RAIT is a real estate investment trust, providing debt financing options to the real estate industry including bridge and mezzanine loans, preferred equity investments, trust preferred securities ("TruPS") and subordinated debt for private and corporate owners of commercial real estate, REITs and real estate operating companies and their intermediaries throughout the United States and Europe.

If you purchased or otherwise acquired RAIT securities between January 10, 2007 and July 31, 2007, inclusive (the "Class Period"), including RAIT common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's January 10, 2007 common stock offering, you are encouraged to contact Milberg Weiss LLP at 1-800-320-5081 or at contactus@milbergweiss.com to learn about its investigation of RAIT and to discuss your legal rights.

According to the complaint filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, during the Class Period defendants allegedly issued materially false and misleading statements that misrepresented and failed to disclose: (i) RAIT's financial relationship with American Home Mortgage ("AHM"); (ii) that payment to RAIT by American Home Mortgage of the TruPS was in jeopardy, which could result in at least a net exposure of $95 million, or $1.56 per share of book value; and (iii) that RAIT had failed to adequately reserve for the risk of nonpayment of American Home Mortgage and the loss in value of the associated securities in an amount of approximately $95 million. The complaint charges RAIT and certain of its officers and trustees with violations of the federal securities laws.

On July 31, 2007, RAIT surprised the market by announcing that it did not receive payment from AHM of trust preferred securities due on July 30, 2007 from AHM, resulting in at least a net equity exposure of $95 million. The price of RAIT's common stock declined in reaction to this news from a close on July 30, 2007 of $16.08 to a close on July 31, 2007 of $10.36.

If you purchased or acquired the securities of RAIT during the Class Period, you may move the court no later than October 1, 2007, and request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. To be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must decide that your claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that you will adequately represent the class. Your share in any recovery will not be enhanced or diminished by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. You may retain Milberg Weiss LLP, or other attorneys, to serve as your counsel in this action.

08-08-2007

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Milberg, Weiss, Bershad & Schulman, L.L.P.

MILBERG WEISS ANNOUNCES INVESTIGATION RELATING TO CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS FILED ON BEHALF OF CERTAIN INVESTORS OF MIDWAY GAMES, INC. -- MWY
Attorney Advertising. The law firm of Milberg Weiss LLP announces that it is investigating possible illegal conduct as alleged in proposed class action lawsuits filed by law firms on behalf of investors in Midway Games, Inc. (“Midway” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MWY) who purchased or otherwise acquired Midway’s common stock between August 4, 2005 and May 24, 2006 inclusive (the "Class Period").

Lawsuits are pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Midway Games, Inc. and certain of its officers and directors and allege that the defendants violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. If you purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of Midway between August 4, 2005 and May 24, 2006, you may, no later than September 4, 2007, request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. To be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must decide that your claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that you will adequately represent the class. Your share in any recovery will not be enhanced or diminished by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. You may retain Milberg Weiss LLP, or other attorneys, to serve as your counsel in this action.

The complaints allege that during the Class Period, defendants assured investors that Midway would achieve its revenue projections for the fourth quarter of 2005 and for fiscal year 2005, even though defendants had already decided to layoff 8% of the Company's personnel and to engage in costly restructuring. During the Class Period, company insiders allegedly profited by selling $14 million of their shares to investors at artificially inflated prices.

On December 14, 2005, Midway announced it would have to record $13 million in costs as a result of Company restructuring. In reaction to this news, Midway's stock dropped over the next four days nearly 10%, or $2.06 per share, to close on December 20, 2005 at $20.97 per share. On February 23, 2006, the company increased its cost projection, causing the stock to decline $.93, or 9%, to close at $9.94 per share. Finally, on May 24, 2006, Midway further announced it would have to raise cash by selling $75 million in convertible notes that would be highly dilutive to current shareholders. In reaction to this news, shares of the Company's stock declined $1.56 per share, over 17%, to close at $7.39 per share.

08-08-2007

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Hughes, Hubbard & Reed, L.L.P.

Hughes Hubbard Boosts New Media, Entertainment, Advertising and Technology Capabilities with Addition of Dan Schnapp
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP announced today that Dan Schnapp, who practices in the converging areas of new media, entertainment, advertising and technology, has joined the firm as a partner in its New York office.

Mr. Schnapp, who was formerly a partner at Reed Smith, focuses on complex international and domestic transactions involving the Internet and new media applications, interactive and contextual advertising, electronic commerce, intellectual property, information technology, privacy, information security, compliance and risk management, including digital content licensing, syndication and distribution and related audio-visual broadcasting initiatives on all new media platforms and devices. His clients include multi-national corporations, mid-cap and start-up companies in the entertainment, technology, advertising, financial services and life sciences industries.

“The demand for sophisticated, cutting-edge Internet and technology expertise continues to grow. It’s an area critical to our clients and, for that reason, to us,” said Hughes Hubbard Chair Candace Beinecke. “We believe Dan’s expertise will give Hughes Hubbard the capability to serve both existing and new clients at the highest level.”

08-08-2007

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Hill Wallack LLP

Hill Wallack LLP Taps Veteran Public Affairs Professional to Form New Government Advocacy and Communications Firm
Hill Wallack LLP, along with Michael P. Turner, veteran public affairs professional, today announced the formation of Government Process Solutions, LLC (GPS). Together with Hill Wallack LLP's leading regulatory and government procurement attorneys, GPS, a full service government advocacy firm, will provide crisis communications, grassroots and press communication strategies and an expanded range of regulatory guidance.

“The launch of GPS presents an exciting opportunity to work with three of New Jersey’s most talented attorneys on some of our state’s most important public issues,” said Michael Turner, who will serve as Managing Principal of GPS. “With this new venture, we have combined distinct professional skill sets that positions GPS well in the new era of government relations.”

GPS will provide clients with unmatched strategic guidance and advocacy for their most difficult public affairs challenges. The firm’s bipartisan professionals combine over 90 years of experience in government, law and business development to provide unique and creative solutions to any government problem.

“Michael Turner’s experience, proven success and leadership give GPS’s clients a tremendous business advantage,” said Paul Josephson, GPS principal and partner in charge of the Regulatory and Government Affairs Practice Group at Hill Wallack LLP. “In today's world, clients who interact with any level of government must make their case not only in the court of law, but also in the court of public opinion. Our clients see the need to be proactive and engage the public and media directly. The marriage of legal and communications strategy is unique and something our clients and government agencies with whom we interface appreciate.”

Already GPS has been retained by some of the state’s business leaders for an array of development, procurement, media relations and government affairs services. The firm will be temporarily located adjacent to Hill Wallack's Princeton, New Jersey office until its permanent quarters at 101 South Warren Street, Trenton, are completed in October.

GPS Team

Michael P. Turner, Managing Principal
In 2006, The Star-Ledger, New Jersey’s newspaper of record, characterized Mr. Turner as being “on the business side of nearly every high-pitched environmental battle in the state.” As Managing Principal of GPS LLC, he draws upon more than 14 years experience in the industry to provide media relations, government advocacy, regulatory guidance, crisis communications and business development advice.

He has conducted some of the most high-profile and successful public affairs and crisis communications programs in the Northeast – for clients including: Meadowlands Xanadu, The Passaic River Restoration Project and Parsons Corporation as well as the 2005 Northeast Physicians’ March on Washington, D.C. Mr. Turner specializes in organizing broad-based coalitions of key industry, transportation, environmental, labor and public interest groups to support initiatives on the regional, state and local level.

A lecturer at Rutgers University on public affairs and government relations strategies and tactics, Mr. Turner manages some of the most controversial and challenging assignments for the firm’s clients.

He currently serves on the Executive Board of the Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Paul P. Josephson, Principal

Mr. Josephson is an attorney with extensive background in all aspects of government advocacy. He concentrates on redevelopment, government procurement, regulatory, gaming, government ethics, corporate compliance and election and campaign finance matters.

He has represented many national and state corporations and advised numerous State agencies on licensing, enforcement, procurement and real estate development and redevelopment matters. He also is experienced in all aspects of the gaming industry, including casino, horse racing, lottery and Internet issues. He spearheaded the historic merger of the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway and the successful effort to fix EZ Pass. Mr. Josephson also has served as counsel to numerous Senate, House and Gubernatorial candidates, including Governor Jon S. Corzine, and has represented many of New Jersey's other top elected officials. Mr. Josephson has been listed in the top tier of PoliticsNJ.com's list of most influential attorneys in New Jersey since 2002, and recognized for distinguished legislative service by the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Mr. Josephson served as Chief Counsel to the Governor and as Chief of Authorities, representing the Governor on more than 50 bi-state and state authorities including the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, New Jersey Transit, the Casino Control Commission, the State Ethics Commission and the State House Commission. He later served as Assistant Attorney General and Director of the Division of Law within the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. In that capacity, he managed a 550-attorney division responsible for all civil representation of the State of New Jersey.

Maeve E. Cannon, Principal

Ms. Cannon brings 18 years experience in the areas of public procurement, administrative law and regulatory compliance and has represented clients before a myriad of state administrative agencies including Treasury, Labor and Environmental Protection. Ms. Cannon has spent her career assisting clients in all aspects of public procurement disputes and issues at the state and local levels, advising clients in all stages of the procurement process from challenging bid specifications to bid protest and post bid compliance.

As Township Attorney to the Township of Ewing from 2001 to 2007 and Attorney to the Ewing Township Redevelopment Authority from 1999 to 2002, Ms. Cannon was closely involved in numerous aspects of public/private interaction. She has been intimately involved in the development of policy and implementation of numerous diverse governmental initiatives including such areas as the creation and adoption of a redevelopment plan, redevelopment projects and redeveloper agreements, condemnation, land development, land preservation, vacation of public lands, licensing and operation of licensed facilities.
Patrick D. Kennedy, Principal

Mr. Kennedy brings more than 33 years experience to GPS including 10 years in government service and 23 in private practice primarily representing private clients before government agencies. His government experience provides him with knowledge of the working of a vast segment of New Jersey government.

He served as the Assistant Director of the Office of Administrative Law, and as Assistant to the Director of the Division of Purchase and Property where he was responsible for developing a program for assuring due process in the State's bidding process, and oversaw the State vendor compliance and complaint system. In that later capacity, he also served as hearing officer in numerous bid protests, many of which matters form the foundation of contemporary rules relating to bid compliance and appearance of impropriety standards.

He also worked for the Legislature’s non-partisan Office of Fiscal Affairs, where he conducted performance and compliance audits of State programs including the Division of Pensions, the Division of Building and Construction, the Department of Civil Service, and the Educational Financing Authority.

In private practice his work has focused on public procurement and administrative law, and frequently advises clients on issues relating to bidding procedures, contract compliance, and debarment and suspension of vendors.

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08-08-2007

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Haynes & Boone, LLP

Dealmaker Wilson Chu of Haynes and Boone To Address "Advanced Venture Capital 2007"
Wilson Chu, a widely recognized transactions expert with Haynes and Boone, LLP, will address current mergers and acquisitions exit deal terms and strategies at the Practising Law Institute’s “Advanced Venture Capital 2007” event Aug. 10 in San Francisco.

Mr. Chu will join Bradley L. Finkelstein of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in surveying current trends in private company acquisitions, indemnification and escrow issues for sellers and venture capitalists, and public/private company acquisition issues.

The Chu-Finkelstein panel will lead off the second day of the two-day PLI event being held at the PLI California Center. Details and registration information for “Advanced Venture Capital 2007” are available at the PLI Web site.

Following the initial boom in 1999 and 2000, venture capital activity sharply declined. The trend has now come full circle and venture capital is once again a hot area for many investors. An understanding of current market conditions and the changing legal environment is essential for success.

At this program, an expert faculty of lawyers, venture capitalists, and business executives will analyze advanced legal and business issues relevant to thriving in today’s venture capital world. The program will address the latest financing trends, current deal terms, exit strategies and the legal and practical implications of the new securities laws on the venture capital market.

Mr. Chu was recently ranked among the national top 500 Dealmakers by the quarterly publication, LawDragon. He currently heads the Haynes and Boone Asia Practice Group and previously served as head of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group.

Mr. Chu is the creator of a widely-recognized "Deal Points Study" of negotiated M&A terms, which has been adopted by the Committee on Negotiated Acquisitions of the American Bar Association. He is a member of the Deal Lawyers.com Advisory Board and conference co-chair of The University of Texas Mergers & Acquisitions Institute.

08-08-2007

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Haynes & Boone, LLP

Thomas J. Williams of Haynes and Boone Appointed to State Disciplinary Appeals Post
The Supreme Court of Texas has named Thomas J. Williams of the Haynes and Boone, LLP Fort Worth office one of three new members of the Board of Disciplinary Appeals (BODA), the judicial body of 12 lawyers charged with hearing certain discipline cases brought against members of the State Bar of Texas.

Also appointed to three-year terms were Deborah J. Race of Tyler and W. Clark Lea of Midland.

The BODA is an independent state-wide body that reviews decisions made by the State Bar Chief Disciplinary Counsel and the District Grievance Committees, hears compulsory and reciprocal discipline cases, and establishes consistency in interpreting the substantive and procedural rules governing disciplinary matters.

Since 1992, the board has decided more than 40,000 disciplinary matters, including grievance screening decisions (classification appeals) by the State Bar of Texas Chief Disciplinary Counsel's Office, appeals from District Grievance Committee evidentiary panels, petitions to revoke probated license suspensions, compulsory discipline cases, reciprocal discipline and disability cases.

Mr. Williams, honored last year with the prestigious Tarrant County Bar Association Professionalism Award, has developed extensive experience in business, libel, intellectual property and media law litigation. He has been listed in "The Best Lawyers in America" for First Amendment Law in every edition of that publication since 1991, and in the field of Commercial Litigation in 2007.

In his practice, Mr. Williams has represented numerous publishing and broadcasting companies in a variety of matters, including defense of libel and invasion of privacy claims, access to public information matters and free press-fair trial issues.

He is a Life Fellow with the Texas Bar Foundation, a sustaining Life Fellow with Tarrant County Bar Foundation and a member of the Media Law Resource Center’s Defense Counsel Section.

08-08-2007

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