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Holland & Knight, L.L.P.

Holland & Knight's Richard Hutchison Appointed to Judicial Nominating Commission for the Fifteenth Circuit
Richard "Rick"Hutchison, a commercial and construction litigation partner at Holland & Knight, has been appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit. The appointment is for a four-year term.

The role of the Commission is to interview, assess and then recommend nominees to the Governor for mid-term appointments to the circuit and county court when vacancies occur.

About Holland & Knight LLP: Holland & Knight is a global law firm with more than 1,150 lawyers in 17 U.S. offices. Other offices around the world are located in Mexico City, Tokyo and Beijing, with representative offices in Caracas, Helsinki and Tel Aviv. Holland & Knight is among the world''s 15 largest firms, providing representation in litigation, business, real estate and governmental law. Our interdisciplinary practice groups and industry-based teams ensure clients have access to attorneys throughout the firm, regardless of location. www.hklaw.com
Contact: Susan Bass, (813) 769-4326

07-18-2006

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Holland & Knight, L.L.P.

Holland & Knight Partner Leonard H. Gilbert Appointed to American Bar Association's Committee on Federal Judiciary
Leonard H. Gilbert, a partner in Holland & Knight's Tampa office, has been appointed by American Bar Association (ABA) President-Elect, Karen Mathis, to the ABA's Committee on Federal Judiciary, representing the Eleventh Circuit. In this role, he will review all Presidential nominees to the Federal Courts in Florida, Georgia and Alabama, as well as all nominees to the United States Supreme Court.

Appointments to the 15-member Committee are based on a reputation for the highest professional stature and integrity. Gilbert was appointed for a three-year term.

The Committee evaluates the professional qualifications of persons nominated for appointment to the Supreme Court of the United States, circuit courts of appeals, district courts, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the Court of International Trade. The Committee’s goal is to support and encourage the selection of the best-qualified persons for the federal judiciary. It restricts its evaluation to issues bearing on professional qualifications and does not consider a nominee's philosophy or ideology. The Committee's peer-review process is structured to achieve impartial evaluations of the integrity, professional competence and judicial temperament of nominees for the federal judiciary.

Gilbert practices in the areas of commercial litigation, commercial finance, creditors' rights, insolvency and arbitration. He also maintains an active transactional and business practice. A former President of The Florida Bar and active in the American Bar and International Bar, Gilbert is consistently recognized in Who's Who in America, Best Lawyers in America, Who's Who Legal, Florida Trend's Legal Elite and Florida Super Lawyers.

07-18-2006

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Holland & Knight, L.L.P.

Twenty-Two Holland & Knight Lawyers Named New York Super Lawyers for 2006
Holland & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that 22 of the firm's lawyers in New York have been named Super Lawyers in New York Super Lawyers – Manhattan Edition for 2006. Only five percent of Manhattan attorneys are given this honor.

Super Lawyers names New York’s top lawyers as chosen by their peers and through the independent research of Law & Politics magazine. Law & Politics performs the polling, research and selection of Super Lawyers in a process designed to identify 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.

07-18-2006

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Hodgson Russ LLP

Mariely Downey joins Hodgson Russ
Hodgson Russ LLP is pleased to announce that Mariely Downey has joined the firm as its attorney employment manager. The addition of Ms. Downey will help advance the firm’s strategic vision through continuing its tradition of hiring and training the highest-quality attorneys. In addition to recruiting, Ms. Downey’s responsibilities include overseeing Hodgson Russ’s training and mentoring programs.

Ms. Downey, who was an associate attorney at another Buffalo law firm for the past three years, is experienced in developing and implementing recruitment and training programs in a variety of professional settings.

She received bachelor of arts and master of public administration degrees at the University of Arizona, and she received a juris doctor degree, cum laude, from the University at Buffalo School of Law.

With more than 230 attorneys practicing in all major areas of law, Hodgson Russ is among the 200 largest law firms headquartered in the United States. It is one of approximately 100 firms in the country listed in America’s Greatest Places to Work With a Law Degree. In June 2005, Hodgson Russ received the Carol S. Knox Family-Friendly Employer Award from the Capital District Women’s Bar Association. Established in 1817, Hodgson Russ is among the oldest law firms in the United States. Hodgson Russ has offices in Albany, Buffalo, Johnstown, and New York, New York; Boca Raton, Florida; and Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

07-18-2006

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Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.

Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Wins $23 Million False Advertising Settlement
Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. settled its lawsuit against Global Pharmaceuticals and Impax Laboratories, Inc. alleging that the companies falsely advertised and marketed their products as generic equivalents and substitutes for the Solvay’s branded product, Creon® Minimicrospheres® (Pancrelipase Delayed-release Capsules, USP). Fulbright partners Saul H. Perloff of the San Antonio office and Marc B. Collier of the Austin office represented Solvay Pharmaceuticals.

AustinWhile the settlements are confidential, the press releases from both parties confirm that defendants have already paid Solvay $12 million of the $23 million settlement. The settlement also requires defendants to (1) discontinue marketing practices that state or imply their products are generic equivalents to Creon®products; (2) discontinue current product labeling, distribution and sales of three products; and (3) disseminate corrective advertising through written communication to customers, database companies, and managed care organizations. The communications must state that their products are not generic equivalents to Creon®brand products and should not be substituted for them without physician supervision.

Creon®products are pancreatic enzyme supplements for the treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, often associated with conditions such as cystic fibrosis and chronic pancreatitis.

Also assisting on the Solvay team were Lisa Shub, Byron Stone, Anne Grigg, Kaycie Wall, Kathy Grant, Connie Janise, Dana Thompson, Eve Gaus, Jeannie Dubbel, Garry Entress, Stacy Hay, Elizabeth Lewis and Gricelda Gonzales.

Solvay filed the lawsuit in April 2003 in the U.S. District Court of Minnesota. Another case filed at the same time against manufacturers Ethex Corporation and KV Pharmaceutical Company is ongoing. Further information about Solvay or this settlement can be found at www.solvaypharmaceuticals-us.com

07-18-2006

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Fisher & Phillips LLP

Sixteen Fisher & Phillips Attorneys Ranked Among Top in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers
Fisher & Phillips LLP announced today that sixteen attorneys, nationwide, are featured in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2006. In addition, the Fisher & Phillips offices in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, and South Carolina were ranked among the top labor and employment law firms in their respective states. The Atlanta office was also ranked among the top immigration law practices. Each year, Chambers USA publishes a list of the top law firms and attorneys across the United States. It determines rankings through thousands of in-depth interviews with randomly selected attorneys, clients and businesses. Fisher & Phillips Chairman Roger Quillen said, “These designations serve as a testament to the dedication our attorneys have to the highest quality of service for our clients. These lawyers truly set the standard for practice in our areas of focus.” Congratulations to Clarence Belnavis, Carlos Burruezo, Michael Carrouth, Charles Caulkins, Dan Ellzey, Brian Finucane, Theresa Gallion, Corbett Gordon, Cynthia Jacob, Alan Lesnewich, Robert McCalla, Michael Mitchell, Jonathan Pearson, Keith Pyburn, Mark Ricciardi, and David Whitlock.

07-18-2006

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Faegre & Benson, L.L.P.

Firm Recognizes Visionary Business Leaders with Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
Faegre & Benson served as the exclusive legal sponsor of the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in both the Minnesota/Dakota and Rocky Mountain regions in 2006. This is the sixth consecutive year that the firm has partnered with Ernst & Young to recognize regional entrepreneurs who have an entrepreneurial spirit and drive and have built successful businesses.

As sponsors, attorneys from Faegre & Benson were closely involved in identifying and interviewing nominees for the prestigious awards program. The nominations were then reviewed by a distinguished panel of independent judges composed of area leaders from business, academic and civic organizations, who select the award winners.

Peter J. Ekberg, a corporate partner in Minneapolis, presented the award for the technology category in the Minnesota/Dakota region to Spanlink during the Entrepreneur of the Year awards ceremony in June. Additional 2006 winners were the leaders of Freeze.com LLC, PRACS Institute Ltd., Erik's Bike Shop, Salo LLC and firm client Federated Insurance Companies.

At the Rocky Mountain awards program, Douglas R. Wright, a corporate partner in the Denver office, presented the award for the real estate category to Chaffin/Light Associates. In addition to Chaffin/Light Associates, the 2006 winners included firm client Wireless Channels, as well as the leaders of NextAction, Gastroenterology of the Rockies, Vitamin Cottage, Local Matters, Merlin Technical Solutions and Forest Oil.

“This celebratory program captures the same energy and entrepreneurial spirit that we see in our emerging companies practice every day,” said Ekberg. “It provides a meaningful way for Faegre lawyers to express their interest in and appreciation of the passionate entrepreneurs behind these amazing business endeavors.

07-18-2006

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