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Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA

Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Announces Innovative New Company
Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA has combined the strength and resources of its four subsidiaries - SZD China Consulting, SZD Economic Development Advisors, SZD Government Advocates and Whiteboard Broadband Solutions – to create the powerhouse consulting enterprise, SZD Whiteboard.

“We can now deliver complete, tailored solutions from one high-level, strategic group. Because SZD Whiteboard is an ancillary business of a law firm, the enterprise brings a unique perspective to the many industries it serves. SZD Whiteboard employees understand the legal intricacies of economic growth and development,” said Jim Davidson, President of Schottenstein Zox & Dunn.

Offering a complete portfolio of services designed to drive commercial and community progress, SZD Whiteboard provides advocacy, growth and development strategies to corporations, organizations, and state and local governments, including:

* corporate site location/relocation;
* economic development;
* government affairs, lobbying and public policy consultation;
* telecommunications, broadband and network strategies; and
* China investment opportunities.

“Our clients want us to be their advocates, listen to their challenges and deliver measurable results. We are able to provide a clear path to progress for both corporations and government agencies,” said David Powell, principal of SZD Whiteboard.

Most recently, members of what is now SZD Whiteboard were instrumental in securing significant state and local economic development incentives which helped solidify Columbus as the corporate headquarters for Skybus. “Their team was able to develop and implement an economic development incentive plan for the company that accommodated our business needs of keeping our costs at a minimum while having the flexibility for future expansion,” said Ken Gile, president of Skybus.

SZD Whiteboard is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with a recently-opened office in Raleigh, N.C.

07-23-2007

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Schnader Attorney At Law

Schnader Attorneys Successful for Pittsburgh Gaming Client Before Pa. Supreme Court
Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP marked another significant victory recently for its client, PITG Gaming/Majestic Star, when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in a 6-1 opinion, affirmed the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's decision to grant a gaming license to PITG. This important decision, issued by the Court on July 18, 2007, clears the way for PITG to begin construction of its casino in Pittsburgh.

“We are very pleased with the Court’s ruling, which affirmed the Gaming Board’s decision to award Pittsburgh’s sole gaming license to our client, PITG,” said James Eisenhower, one of the attorneys on the team that represented PITG Gaming/Majestic Star. “This decision will allow PITG to move forward with a project that will bring an innovative and exciting entertainment complex to the City of Pittsburgh, and will also allow for the critical investment in the neighborhoods and community to move forward as well.”

This decision will allow PITG to move forward with its proposed development of a permanent $450 million entertainment and gaming facility on Pittsburgh’s North Side. The proposed 400,000 square-foot casino will also have four restaurants, three lounges, several bars, and a variety of shops, and is anticipated to open in 2008. Additionally, PITG has pledged to invest $350 million for development in the Lower Hill district of Pittsburgh.

The Schnader team – which was led by Mr. Eisenhower, and included Paul M. Titus, who argued the case before the Court, and H. Justin Park and Mark M. Lee who assisted in the writing of the brief that was submitted – has represented PITG Gaming/Majestic Star since November 2006, when a presentation was made to the Gaming Board in support of the company’s application for a gaming license. The Schnader team also assisted PITG Gaming/Majectic Star in the application and evaluation process.

07-23-2007

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Porzio Bromberg & Newman, P.C.

Lawrence A. Calli Joins Porzio as a Real Estate Associate
Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C. is pleased to announce that LAWRENCE A. CALLI has joined the firm as an associate.

Mr. Calli will concentrate his practice in the area of Real Estate Litigation. Most recently, Mr. Calli was associated with Price, Meese, Shulman & D’Arminio, PC of Woodcliff Lake and Beattie Padovano, LLC of Montvale. He has also served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Hon. Brian R. Martinotti.

Mr. Calli is a 2004 graduate of St. John’s University School of Law, with honors, and a 2001 graduate of Fordham University with a B.S. in Psychology.

07-23-2007

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

Mintz Levin and Affordable Housing Advocates Applaud SJC Decision Regarding Funding of Affordable Housing
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court agreed with affordable housing advocates in clearly validating the funding program that has been responsible for more production of affordable housing in Massachusetts than any other. That subsidy program, called the New England Fund of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (NEF), was under attack by the town of Middleborough and opponents of the state's nearly 30-year old affordable housing program, "Chapter 40B." The Court released its decision on July 20.

The town of Middleborough contended that NEF did not qualify as a true government subsidy under Chapter 40B. In 2000 the town's zoning board rejected the New Bedford-based developer's plans for 10 single-family homes on a 4 acre parcel. That decision was appealed to the state's Housing Appeals Committee where it was overturned and the ZBA was ordered to issue a permit. In subsequent appeals to the Superior Court and the Appeals Court, the courts sided with the developer, and also confirmed the NEF as a valid Chapter 40B subsidy program, though the Appeals Court did so in narrow language that was of concern to affordable housing advocates. Had the Supreme Judicial Court struck down NEF, the status of the approximately 14,000 affordable units produced under that program would have been thrown into doubt, while eliminating the principal funding source for pending and future Chapter 40B projects.

Paul Wilson and Benjamin Tymann of Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. co-authored and filed a brief supporting NEF and other Chapter 40B subsidy programs on behalf of Boston-based Citizens' Housing and Planning Association, MassHousing and the Massachusetts Housing Partnership. The firm represented the organizations pro bono.

"This is an important win for cities and towns across Massachusetts and for citizens -- teachers, police officers and others -- who are increasingly being priced out of their own communities because there simply is not enough affordable housing," said Paul Wilson, a Member in Mintz Levin's Litigation practice. "The decision by the Court to not allow municipalities to cut off a vital funding source for these types of projects means that more affordable housing projects can now move forward."

07-23-2007

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Marshall, Gerstein & Borun, L.L.P.

MGB Sponsors Chicago Committee's 20th Anniversary Gala
Marshall, Gerstein & Borun is a proud sponsor of the Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms (“Chicago Committee”) 20th Anniversary Gala. The Chicago Committee is celebrating 20 years of working to diversify Chicago’s large law firms. They are honoring this milestone with a 20th Anniversary Gala, being held on Friday, November 9, at The Fairmont Chicago. The firm salutes the Chicago Committee and is proud to support its dedication to fostering successful environments for a diverse and inclusive legal community.

07-23-2007

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Haskell, Slaughter, Young & Gallion, L.L.C.

Haskell Slaughter’s Horton Reappointed to Health Lawyers Position
William W. Horton, an attorney with Haskell Slaughter Young & Rediker, LLC, has been reappointed as Vice Chair of the American Health Lawyers Association's (AHLA) Corporate Governance Task Force. The Task Force provides analysis and education to AHLA members on new developments in corporate governance and related issues affecting healthcare organizations. Mr. Horton has served as part of the Task Force's leadership since 2005.

The American Health Lawyers Association is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization devoted to legal issues in the healthcare industry, with over 9,000 members nationwide. For more information about AHLA, visit www.healthlawyers.org.

ABOUT WILLIAM W. HORTON

Bill Horton currently serves as Chair of Haskell Slaughter’s Transactional Practice Group and leads the firm’s healthcare practice. A nationally recognized speaker and author on healthcare, corporate and securities law, and professional responsibility topics, Mr. Horton has held leadership positions for several years with the American Health Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association’s Health Law Section. His primary professional focus is on the representation of healthcare providers and other business enterprises, particularly in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, securities and corporate finance law, regulatory compliance and corporate governance matters. With substantial experience in both private practice and as senior legal officer for a large public company, Mr. Horton has been involved in some of the largest corporate finance and acquisition transactions in the healthcare services industry, and is listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” for Health Care Law.

07-23-2007

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Haskell, Slaughter, Young & Gallion, L.L.C.

The Birmingham International Center Inducts New Board of Director Officers and Members
The Birmingham International Center Board of Directors is pleased to announce the election of Mr. Frank M. Young III a partner at Haskell, Slaughter, Young and Rediker, LLC as president for the 2007-2009 terms. “With the increasing importance of globalization to Alabama’s economy the Birmingham International Center is playing a greater role in making our community more sensitive to international cultures and economic issues,” stated Mr. Young. “We are excited about the progress that our community and state are making internationally and we are looking forward to playing a larger role in educating students and members of the public about international opportunities. We have a great staff and a great group of volunteers. I am honored and humbled at the opportunity to lead our group”. Additional officers elected include Mrs. Lyndy Rogers, NCR Corporation -Vice President, Mr. Bruce Larson, Southern Progress - Treasurer, and Mr. Mark Jackson, Moreson Conferencing - Member At Large. The newly elected board members are Deepa Bhate, Larry Harper, Jesse Hernandez, Marianne Prime, Renee Carter, and Carol Clark. Continuing board members are Judy Merritt and Deborah Vance. The officers will start their new term in August 2007. We are expecting great things in the upcoming year and we look forward to a productive and exciting partnership.

07-23-2007

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