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McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP

Governor Sonny Perdue Appoints McKenna Long & Aldridge As Special Attorneys
Governor Sonny Perdue appointed litigation partners J. Randolph Evans and Stefan Passantino as Special Attorneys General to represent Georgia’s Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA) in connection with the prosecution of an action for alleged violations of Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act against Bill Heard Enterprises, Inc. and to litigate the State's compliance with Georgia’s Open Records Act. A key component of the Fair Business Practices Act is the protection of Georgia consumers from false and deceptive advertising.

The legal action filed by Evans and Passantino on behalf of the OCA alleges that Bill Heard created an unauthorized mailing to potential customers in Georgia and elsewhere that was designed to resemble a recall notification sent by General Motors (GM).

“This case is simply reinforcing Georgia’s Fair Business Act which prohibits deceptive advertisements,” says Evans, chair of McKenna Long & Aldridge’s Financial Institutions Practice. “These dealings include illusory practices under both state and federal trade law.”

"I am proud that the Governor has appointed us to pursue this complex action so vital to the protection of Georgia's consumers. We plan to take that responsibility very seriously as we pursue this action," says Passantino, who heads the firm’s Political Law practice with Randy Evans.

Evans handles high profile, complex litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout the United States for some of the largest companies in the world, including ACE, Zurich and CIGNA.

Passantino also represents parties in intricate litigation matters including issues relating to insurance claims handling, bad faith, coverage, and tort liability. In addition, he also represents some of the largest global companies in multifaceted legal disputes.

07-10-2007

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McGlinchey Stafford PLLC

Barbara Yaksic Elected to Board of Governors of OSBA
Cleveland attorney Barbara Friedman Yaksic has been elected to serve a three-year term as District 12 representative on the Board of Governors of the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA). District 12 includes 5,004 attorneys who reside or practice in Cuyahoga County. The 21-member Board of Governors meets monthly to manage the Association’s business affairs, set policy, review pending legislation and conduct other business on behalf of the 25,000 Ohio lawyers and 4,000 legal assistants and law students who are OSBA members.

Barbara is also a member of the OSBA Council of Delegates and is a past chair of the OSBA’s Section on Women in the Profession. Additionally, she is an active member of the Cleveland Bar Association (CBA), where she has served on its Board of Trustees and its Executive Committee and has chaired its Judicial Selection, Women in the Law and Justice for All Committees.

07-10-2007

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Forchelli, Curto, Schwartz, Mineo, Carlino & Cohn, LLP

Forchelli, Curto, Schwartz, Mineo, Carlino & Cohn, LLP Welcomes Attorney Melissa N. Benes
Attorney Melissa N. Benes, a resident of Valley Stream, New York, has joined the Mineola-based law firm of Forchelli, Curto, Schwartz, Mineo, Carlino & Cohn LLP (FCSMC&C) as an associate.

A graduate of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (2001), Ms. Benes concentrates her practice in real estate transactions, including condominium and cooperative law. She has represented lenders, business entities and individuals in the financing, purchase, sale and leasing of residential and commercial real estate.

“We are pleased to have Melissa join the firm,” explained FCSMC&C Managing Partner Jeffrey D. Forchelli. “She will be an important asset to our real estate practice group as we continue to offer distinguished services to our expanding client base.”

Ms. Benes is admitted to the New York State Bar and is a member of the Nassau County and New York State Bar Associations.

Founded in 1976, FCSMC&C is a full-service law firm with offices in Mineola and Melville, NY. The firm has over 40 attorneys who specialize in a broad range of practice areas, including land use and zoning, real estate, tax certiorari, litigation, corporate and commercial, tax, trusts and estates, banking and finance, bankruptcy and debtor/creditor rights, municipal law, environmental law, employment and labor law and business and personal transactions.

07-10-2007

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Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP

William W. Bowser Honored by the National Governor’s Association for Distinguished Public Service
William W. Bowser, a partner in the Employment Section of Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP, has been selected to receive the National Governor’s Association (NGA) Award for Distinguished Service to State Government. Mr. Bowser will be honored with the award on July 21, at the NGA Annual Meeting in Michigan.

Mr. Bowser is being recognized for his service to the State of Delaware as the Chair of the Delaware Cancer Consortium. In December of 2000, Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner asked William Bowser to serve as chair of the Advisory Council on Cancer Incidence and Mortality. Since then, he has devoted thousands of hours to oversee the development and implementation of a statewide cancer plan, which has garnered national recognition, through the Delaware Cancer Consortium.

Mr. Bowser’s efforts led to the Delaware Cancer Treatment Program, which provides universal coverage for cancer treatment to Delawareans. As a result, cancer mortality rates in Delaware have fallen at twice the national rate. Furthermore, his true commitment and compassion to improving the lives of each Delawarean is exemplified by his devotion of energy and resources to eliminating racial disparities in cancer treatment. According to Governor Ruth Ann Minner, who submitted Mr. Bowser for consideration, “Bill has broadened our vision; he not only allowed us to think beyond what we had thought possible, he required it.”

In addition to the NGA Distinguished Service Award, Mr. Bowser has been recognized for his work on behalf of children with cancer and their families as the recipient of the Governor's Volunteer of the Year Award in 2000, and the Roxana Arsht Beacon Award and the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center Community Service Award in 2002.

07-10-2007

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Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Tucker Arensberg Attorney Elected to Serve on Council for the Young Lawyers Division of the Allegheny County Bar Association
Danielle L. Hodnicki, an attorney with the law firm Tucker Arensberg, P.C., has been elected to the serve on Council for the Young Lawyers Division of the Allegheny County Bar Association. Danielle has been a member of the ACBA for two years, and will serve a two - year term.

The ACBA Young Lawyers Division provides young lawyers with a means of gaining broader participation in Bar activities, a forum for continuing legal education and a vehicle for social exchange with their contemporaries at the Bar.

Danielle concentrates her practice in general civil litigation and workers' compensation. Danielle received her Bachelor of Arts degree in History, Political Science and Communications, Cum Laude, from the University of Pittsburgh in 2002. She received her law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2005. While in law school, she served as President of the Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity.

Tucker Arensberg is a 60-attorney law firm headquartered in Pittsburgh with an office in Harrisburg. The firm concentrates in general business law practice, banking, insolvency and creditors' rights, estates and trusts, health care, litigation, technology and intellectual property, environmental, labor and employment, real estate, workers' compensation and school and municipal law.

07-10-2007

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Morgan & Finnegan, LLP

JOHN F. SWEENEY AND CHRISTOPHER A. HUGHES RANKED AS TOP IP LAWYERS BY CHAMBERS USA
John F. Sweeney and Christopher A. Hughes are ranked among the top intellectual property lawyers in the country by Chambers USA, one of the most prestigious legal directories in the United States. In its most recent rankings, published in "Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business - 2007 The Client's Guide," Mr. Sweeney was ranked among the leading lawyers in the nation. In fact, he was described as a "prominent trial lawyer" who "stands out a mile" for his "tremendous litigation skills." He also was praised as "the real deal - a quality attorney who gets results." Mr. Sweeney's "vast experience in patent, trade secrets and trademark litigation … have earned him a reputation for his 'excellent courtroom demeanor,' " the publication noted.

Mr. Hughes also was ranked among the leading IP lawyers in the nation. Among the comments, he was described as "highly regarded" and impressing in the courtroom. Chambers noted his work on cross-border issues.
Morgan & Finnegan was named a leading intellectual property law firm, with the publication citing a number of "notable litigation attorneys."

07-10-2007

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Lommen, Nelson, Cole & Stageberg, P.A.

Lommen Abdo's Cole and King Inducted Into Litigation Counsel of America
Minneapolis attorneys Phillip A. Cole and Robert J. King, Jr. of Lommen Abdo Cole King & Stageberg P.A., were inducted into the Litigation Counsel of America at the LCA’s Spring Conference and Induction of Fellows in New York.

Phil Cole is the President of Lommen Abdo. He has extensive litigation experience in handling commercial disputes, business torts, medical malpractice claims, personal injury cases and the defense of all types of claims brought against lawyers. Mr. Cole is certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Trial Advocacy, is a member of the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys, and is certified as a specialist in the litigation of both medical and legal professional liability claims by ABPLA.

Bob King is a member of Lommen Abdo’s board of directors. He has represented personal injury and wrongful death victims and their families for over 25 years in state and federal courts throughout the region. His practice focuses on medical malpractice and product liability and industrial accidents. Mr. King is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist both nationally and in Minnesota and he is a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers and an Associate in the American Board of Trial Advocates. Bob King is admitted in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The LCA is a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Fellowship in the LCA is highly selective and by invitation only. Fellows are selected based upon effectiveness and accomplishment in litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels, and superior ethical reputation. Established as a trial and appellate lawyer honorary society reflecting the American bar in the twenty-first century, the LCA’s goal is to represent the best in law among its membership.

07-10-2007

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