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Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky & Popeo P.C.

Mintz Levin Attorneys Named to San Diego Daily Transcript s 2006 Top Attorneys List
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. announced that Eddie Rodriguez, Carl Kukkonen and James Cleary, three members in the firm's San Diego office, have been named to The Daily Transcript's 2006 Top Attorneys list. Mr. Rodriguez has been named to the ""Transcript Ten"", a list of San Diego's top attorneys across all practice areas selected by the editorial team of the major local daily business publication. Mr. Kukkonen and Mr. Cleary have been named to the ""Top Ten IP Attorneys"" list.

Other than the ""Transcript Ten,"" inclusion in all categories of the Top Lawyers list is based on a peer voting process. Each year, San Diego County lawyers are asked to nominate lawyers with whom they have had professional experience and feel are worthy of recognition. More than 600 attorneys were nominated this year. Attorneys cannot nominate themselves.

Mr. Rodriguez practices in the firm's Business and Finance Section where he focuses on a wide range of corporate and securities matters, including corporate formation, mergers and acquisitions, venture financing, technology licensing, and general business counseling. He has extensive experience with counseling public and private companies in the life science, telecommunications, software, hardware, e-commerce and information technology industries in a broad range of transactional matters. He has represented clients in more than 200 mergers and acquisition transactions, he has represented investors and private companies in numerous private equity financings valued in excess of $200 million and he has represented clients in numerous securities offerings. Mr. Rodriguez received his B.A. from the University of California at Los Angeles and his J.D. from Stanford Law School. He was the editor-in-chief of the Stanford Journal of International Law and the articles editor of the Stanford Law and Policy Review.

Mr. Kukkonen's practice focuses on strategic intellectual property counseling including advice on patent infringement and validity, preparation and prosecution of patent applications, licensing, and due diligence studies. He also regularly counsels emerging growth companies on issues ranging from entity formation and governance to venture capital financings. Mr. Kukkonen is a committee member of the San Diego MIT Enterprise Forum Program and has served as a judge for the San Diego State University Venture Challenge. He is also a member of Fédération Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle and Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle. He received his B.S. from Harvey Mudd College and his J.D., with honors, from George Washington University.

Mr. Cleary's practice concentrates on patent law, including preparation and prosecution of patent applications, rendering of opinions on infringement and validity, licensing, due diligence investigations, and client counseling, with an emphasis on electrical, telecommunications, software, and mechanical technologies. His Internet and software experience includes the areas of enterprise applications, business warehouse and database platforms, computer graphics and presentation software, communications protocols and e-commerce applications. His electronics experience includes computer hardware, controls, and networking devices such as switches, routers, and digital cross-connects. His telecommunications experience includes wireless communications, particularly base station and antenna design. His mechanical technologies experience includes exercise and therapeutic equipment, medical devices and mechanical assembly systems. Mr. Cleary received his B.S. from the United States Air Force Academy, his M.B.A. from Chapman University and his J.D. from University of California, Davis.


Mintz Levin is an AmLaw 100 law firm with offices in the US and the UK. The firm has exceptional depth in a broad range of practice areas, but our clients recognize that what sets us apart from other law firms is our industry focus. By truly understanding business drivers and industry trends, we are able to provide our clients with more than just legal advice. We provide legal solutions to our clients' business issues. Since 1933, our lawyers have represented entrepreneurs, emerging growth companies, government agencies, and leaders in primary industries that include Life Sciences/Biotechnology; Technology & Communications; Financial Services & Insurance; Healthcare; Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction; and Retail & Consumer Products. Our practical knowledge combined with our industry expertise enables us to provide our clients with enterprise legal advice that gives their business a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

07-24-2006

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Hughes & Luce, L.L.P.

Four Partners Listed Among “Best of the U.S.”
Four Hughes & Luce partners have been selected as among the best lawyers in the United States by The Best of the U.S. LLC. The four are among more than 14,000 lawyers chosen to be listed on the company’s website.

David Ellis and Arlene Steinfield are listed in employment law, with Steinfield also listed under arbitration. Craig Budner is listed in the bankruptcy and commercial litigation categories, while Bob Mow is listed in commercial litigation and malpractice law.

The Best of the U. S. LLC is an independent firm that reviews the credentials of practitioners in 14 professions to determine the “Best of Class” in each. Their selection process is based on identifying those professionals who have continued their education, provide leadership in their industry, and have been recognized by their peers, their industry and their community as the best. The Best of the U. S. lists, representing 120 professions and specialties in all 50 states and Washington, DC, are compiled through an extensive survey in which hundreds of thousands of service professionals in the U.S. are solicited to share their qualifications to be considered for listing as ""best of class.

07-24-2006

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Rider & Bennett, L.L.P.

24 RIDER BENNETT ATTORNEYS NAMED 2006 SUPER LAWYERS
Rider Bennett, LLP is proud to announce that 24 attorneys have been named 2006 "Super Lawyers" by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine. Super Lawyers were chosen by a survey of attorneys throughout the state of Minnesota.

07-24-2006

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Gray, Plant & Mooty

Gray Plant Mooty s 2006 Super Lawyers
Gray Plant Mooty is pleased to announce that 27 attorneys were selected as 2006 “Super Lawyers” and recognized in Minnesota Law & Politics, Twin Cities Business Monthly and Mpls. St. Paul Magazine. The polling, researching and selecting of “Super Lawyers” is designed to identify Minnesota lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only five percent of Minnesota attorneys receive this honor.

“Super Lawyers” are selected based on a four-step process: a general survey is sent to more than 16,000 active Minnesota lawyers to nominate the best attorneys they have personally observed in action; a blue ribbon panel of attorneys consisting of more than 60 practice areas reviews the nomination list; a lawyer-led research department evaluates every nominee’s credentials; and finally the candidates are divided according to firm size and geographic location and top candidates from each group are selected as “Super Lawyers.

07-24-2006

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Thelen, Reid, Brown, Raysman & Steiner, LLP

Thelen Reid Represents MDU Resources in $475M Acquisition of Cascade Natural Gas
Thelen Reid & Priest LLP's Energy, Utility, and Infrastructure team is representing longstanding client MDU Resources Group, Inc. in a definitive merger agreement to acquire Seattle-based Cascade Natural Gas Corp. for cash consideration of $26.50 per share. The transaction has a total value of approximately $475 million, which includes the assumption of certain debt.

Cascade will join Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. and Great Plains Natural Gas Co. as MDU Resources utility business units. The merger nearly doubles MDU Resources' customers for natural gas. Montana-Dakota and Great Plains serve approximately 250,000 natural gas customers and 120,000 electric customers in five upper Midwest states. Cascade serves 235,000 customers in 93 communities, 65 of which are in Washington and 28 in Oregon.

New York-based Mergers and Acquisitions partner Richard S. Green led the Thelen Reid legal team for this transaction. He was integrally involved in advising the MDU Resources board and senior management team, and provided leadership in the negotiation of the merger agreement on behalf of MDU Resources. Mr. Green was ably assisted by New York-based Business partner Walter J. Godlewski III, Tax partner Michael C. Weinstein, Energy Trading partner Andy F. MacDonald, and associate Binh-Minh Ha.

The deal is expected to close in 2007, following approval by Cascade shareholders and utility regulators, and Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust clearance.

07-24-2006

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Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, L.L.P.

Association of Trial Lawyers of America Elects Kathleen Flynn Peterson President-Elect
Kathleen Flynn Peterson has been elected to serve as President-Elect of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the world’s largest trial bar.

Flynn Peterson, a partner in the national law firm of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P., was elevated to the post Wednesday during ATLA’s 60th annual convention in Seattle, Washington.

With about 65,000 members worldwide, ATLA promotes justice and fairness for injured persons, defends the constitutional right to trial by jury and strengthens the civil justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to public health and safety. The association provides lawyers with the information and professional assistance they need to serve clients successfully and protect the democratic values of the civil justice system.

ATLA is dedicated to preserving the civil justice system and making sure that powerful special interests are held accountable when they engage in misconduct or negligence.

Flynn Peterson, an attorney in Minneapolis, began her career in patient advocacy as a registered nurse and now is a partner with the national law firm of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. She represents individuals and families who have experienced injury or death as a result of medical negligence.

""For 60 years, this association has fought to hold corporate wrongdoers accountable and ensure that any person who is injured by the wrongdoing or negligence of others can get justice in the courtroom,’’ Flynn Peterson said. “I'm honored to have the opportunity to help carry on that tradition.’’

A member of ATLA for more than 25 years, Flynn Peterson has been a member of ATLA’s Board of Governors since 1995 and most recently served as ATLA Vice President. She is a past president of the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association and received ATLA's Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999.

Also elected were: Lewis S. “Mike” Eidson, President; Les Weisbrod, Vice President; Anthony Tarricone, Secretary; C. Gibson Vance, Treasurer; and Gary Paul, Parliamentarian.

07-24-2006

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Day Pitney, LLP

Michael T. Rave Selected by New Jersey Law Journal For Inclusion in “40 Under 40”
Pitney Hardin LLP announces that Michael T. Rave, partner in the Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Groups resident in the Morristown office, was selected as among the top leaders in the New Jersey legal community under the age of 40. Those earning the distinction, including Mr. Rave, were recognized as “high achievers, future leaders, and well worth keeping an eye on.”

Mr. Rave plays a key role on the firm’s prominent mergers and acquisitions team, which in 2005 represented NYSE companies in two of the largest M&A transactions, both billion-dollar-plus deals. Mr. Rave counsels individuals, partnerships, corporations, and boards of directors on business law issues including mergers and acquisitions and public and private capital raising. He also advises financial institutions on state and federal regulatory issues and assists clients in contract negotiations and ongoing securities law compliance. Additionally, Mr. Rave has worked with several start-up companies in various stages of venture capital financing. He became a partner of the firm in January 2006.

07-24-2006

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