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Reed Smith

America’s Top Health Litigators: Reed Smith
At the forefront of health law for more than 30 years, Reed Smith has a long-standing and integrated practice group that does not shy away from a complex case, but rather seizes upon the challenge.

The company has represented such embattled companies as HealthSouth Corp., which faced a slew of civil false claims and qui tam lawsuits alleging the company defrauded Medicare and other federal health care programs as the result of an accounting scheme that overstated earnings by approximately $2.6 billion.

07-21-2006

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Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler, LLP

Southern District Chief Judge Michael B. Mukasey to Rejoin Patterson Belknap
The firm is pleased to announce that the Honorable Michael B. Mukasey, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, will rejoin the firm as a partner in September 2006. Widely recognized as a leading jurist, Judge Mukasey has received a number of honors over the years, including the Federal Bar Council’s Learned Hand Medal for excellence in federal jurisprudence.

Judge Mukasey first joined Patterson Belknap in 1976, following his service as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division of the Southern District, where he had risen to become chief of the Office’s Public Corruption Unit. He left the firm as a partner in 1988 to serve on the bench. Over the past 18 years, Judge Mukasey has presided over thousands of cases, including such high profile trials as that of Sheik Omar Abdel Rahman and 11 co-defendants, who were charged with plotting to destroy a number of New York City landmarks. He also presided over major cases involving Holocaust survivor claims against insurers, the dispute between Larry Silverstein and his insurers concerning insurance proceeds related to the World Trade Center site and the Motion Picture Association of America’s ban on the distribution of new movies to critics and award panels, among many other notable cases.

Firm Chair Gregory L. Diskant stated, “Michael Mukasey is admired throughout the nation as a judge with impeccable legal judgment and unimpeachable integrity. Both the firm and our clients will benefit from his counsel. We are thrilled to welcome him back to Patterson Belknap.”

Upon re-joining Patterson Belknap, Judge Mukasey will become a member of the firm’s Litigation group. In particular, he will be active in the firm’s highly regarded investigations practice and provide advice on corporate governance matters and media industry disputes.

Judge Mukasey is a graduate of Yale Law School and Columbia College.

07-21-2006

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Howrey, LLP

HOWREY BRUSSELS ADDS TOP LIFE SCIENCES, PHARMA AND MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT LAWYERS TO IP PRACTICE
Howrey’s Brussels office announced today that its expansion continues, this time adding three leading lawyers to its Brussels IP practice. Joining the firm are Benoît Strowel, leading Life Sciences IP lawyer, Maarten Meulenbelt, a leader and expert in European Pharmaceutical law (regulatory & litigation) and also in EU procurement law, and Fabienne Brison, Professor and a leader of Media and Entertainment law. All join from NautaDutilh Brussels.

Carl De Meyer, head of the Brussels IP practice, said, “This group adds even more depth to our IP practice specifically in three very important areas of IP law: life sciences, pharmaceuticals and media and entertainment. In conjunction with Howrey’s existing preeminent IP and Competition practice in the US and Europe, Howrey’s Brussels practice is now fully geared to service clients’ needs and remain a leader in the cutting edge of technology. We are very happy to welcome Benoît, Maarten and Fabienne to Howrey, as they are experts in their respective fields and we are proud to have them join the team.”

Alan Grimaldi, worldwide Co-Chair of the IP Practice, echoed De Meyer’s comments. “Over the past five years, we have had stunning success developing our IP practice in Europe. Starting with London in 2001, Amsterdam in 2003 and Brussels and Paris only last year, we have been successful in attracting some of Europe’s leading practitioners - Professor Willem Hoyng in Amsterdam, Marina Cousté in Paris, Carl De Meyer in Brussels and now Benoît, Maarten and Fabienne. We look forward to extending our transatlantic reach for the benefit of our clients. These are exciting times to be at Howrey.”

Trevor Soames, Managing Partner and Head of Practice of the Competition practice in Brussels, added: “We are delighted to have them on board. We believe that the combination of strong IP and Competition practices can only benefit our mutual clients. After the recent growth in the Competition practice, the further growth of the IP team will enhance Howrey’s ability to assist our clients to face the most challenging legal issues in a very competitive market environment”.

Howrey has 14 offices globally with over 575 attorneys. Howrey’s IP practice currently accounts for more than 255 IP attorneys worldwide. The IP practice group has enjoyed several strong years and currently accounts for more than 40% of the firm’s total revenue.

07-21-2006

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Kelley, Drye & Warren, LLP

Kelley Drye Collier Shannon Welcomes Experienced Political Advisor
Kelley Drye Collier Shannon announced today that it will welcome William J. Klinefelter, former Legislative and Political Director of the United Steelworkers of America, as Senior Advisor to the firm’s Government Relations and Public Policy and International Trade and Customs practice groups in September. At Kelly Drye Collier Shannon, Mr. Klinefelter will help clients advance their legislative and political agendas.

""Bill is well-respected in Congress on both sides of the aisle. He is known for his substance, his candor and his ability to work with people,"" said Paul C. Rosenthal, Managing Partner of Kelley Drye Collier Shannon. ""We are delighted he is joining our government relations practice.""

Mr. Klinefelter brings with him over 20 years of experience in the domestic steel industry. Most recently, he led the Stand Up for Steel Committee, a coalition of major U.S. steel producers working to ensure fairness in international trade laws and promote the well-being of steelworkers. This coalition is widely credited as the most successful labor-management partnership.

At the United Steelworkers of America (USWA), he served as advisor to the president and advocated for the USWA on issues such as labor law, international trade, environmental regulation, and safety and health protections as well as pensions for workers. He also staffed Commissioner Leo Gerard at the National Commission of Energy Policy.

Additionally, Mr. Klinefelter has lobbied Congress on behalf of the Industrial Union Department of the AFL-CIO, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and the National Wildlife Federation. He received his B.A. in History from Assumption College.

About Kelley Drye Collier Shannon’s Government Relations and Public Policy Practice
The Government Relations and Public Policy Practice Group helps clients interpret and shape governing laws, enabling them to achieve and maintain market leadership. The varied backgrounds of its government relations lawyers and lobbyists enable the team to handle a variety of clients needs, including representation and strategic planning.

07-21-2006

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Foley & Lardner

Foley Attorneys Named “Legal Elite” by Florida Trend
A select group of 17 attorneys from Foley's Orlando, Tampa, Tallahassee and Jacksonville offices have been named to the 2006 Florida Trend ""Legal Elite” list.

To compile the list, Florida Trend distributed nomination ballots in October to Florida attorneys who were allowed to vote for up to 10 lawyers. Votes were tallied by an independent company on a point system, and the final list is comprised of 1.8 percent of the 57,968 practicing Florida Bar members. This is the third year the magazine has compiled the survey. The honorees are mentioned in a special report in the July 2006 issue of the magazine.

07-21-2006

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Chadbourne & Parke LLP

Chadbourne Represents Asnova Holding in Two Recent Ukraine Deals
Chadbourne & Parke LLP recently represented Asnova Holding in two deals in Ukraine -- advising on the sale of 65% of the shares of the biggest network of perfume and cosmetology products retail outlets, and working on a loan to another unit of the company.

In the most recent deal, the A.S. Watson Group, a worldwide retailer, has agreed to purchase 65% of the shares in the retail outlet DC.

Working on the deal for Chadbourne was Kyiv office partner Adam Mycyk.

In the other deal, Chadbourne represented a unit of Asnova in connection with an International Finance Corporation loan of US$8 million.

The loan was provided to the company to enable it to expand its warehousing, customs licensing, and logistics business, which will enable it to boost the volume of its operations and improve the quality of its services.

Adam Mycyk worked on this deal with senior associate Olexiy Soshenko.

07-21-2006

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

Three Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Attorneys Selected as New York Super Lawyers
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC is proud to announce that three of the firm's attorneys have been honored by their peers and selected as New York Super Lawyers®. More than 59,000 attorneys across the state were asked to nominate lawyers, and, in Manhattan, only the top 5 percent received this distinction.

Those honored from Buchanan were shareholders William M. O'Connor, Michael Shapiro and Barry I. Slotnick.

The criteria reviewed for the award include: noteworthy verdicts or settlements; creativity or innovation within the legal process; number of cases tried or transactions handled; years in practice; position within firm; professional activities; writings and lectures; community involvement and volunteer work; professional degrees or training; and academic background, including honors and clerkships.

The results of the survey will be published by Law & Politics Media, Inc. in its inaugural publication New York Super Lawyers — Manhattan Edition.

07-21-2006

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