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Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz LLP

Connolly Bove Obtains Win for Parker-Hannifin at Federal Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed the grant of summary judgment and vacated the issuance of an injunction issued by the District Court for the District of Massachusetts, OmegaFlex, Inc. v. Parker Hannifin Corporation, ___ F.3d ___, ___ USPQ 2d ___ (Fed. Cir. 2007) (PDF to Slip Opinion provided above). The Massachusetts Court had enjoined the Firm’s client Parker Hannifin Corporation from selling its FastMate™ fitting used to obtain leak-free metal-to-metal seals in natural gas applications. Parker Hannifin, with annual sales exceeding $8 billion, is the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies.

On appeal, the Federal Circuit agreed with Connolly Bove that Parker Hannifin had shown sufficient evidence to establish “multiple issues of material fact” which precluded summary judgment. The Federal Circuit relied on the recent Supreme Court’s holding in KSR Int’l Co. v. Teleflex. Substantial factors in the Federal Circuit’s decision were the District Court’s failure to weigh properly Parker Hannifin’s evidence on motivation to combine references and reasonable expectation of success, and on secondary indicators of non-obviousness.

This win for Parker Hannifin is the latest in a string of recent successes for CBLH’s Patent Litigation Group, in particular in appeals before the Federal Circuit. Since August 22, 2003, Connolly Bove attorneys acting as lead appellate counsel have secured an unbroken string of eleven victories in patent cases before that Court. Rudolf E. Hutz argued for Parker Hannifin Corp. With him on the brief were Harold Pezzner and N. Richard Powers.

06-22-2007

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Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association

Briggs Congratulates Travelers’ Ben Omorogbe for Selection as a 2007 Minority Corporate Executive
Briggs and Morgan congratulates Benjamin Omorogbe, managing counsel and second vice president of The Travelers Companies Inc., for his selection as a 2007 Minority Corporate Executive by The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Omorogbe is one of 10 individuals to be honored in this category as part of the publication’s 2007 Minority Business Awards.

Omorogbe is a respected friend of the firm. He was nominated by Briggs and Morgan employment litigator Greg Stenmoe, who has worked closely with him for several years on the William Mitchell College of Law board of trustees.

“Minority business leaders are so important to our community,” Omorogbe says. “They bring a uniquely different perspective to the business arena.”

Minority corporate executive candidates were chosen on the basis of individual contributions to their companies and the community, as well as a nominator’s specific insights. Omorogbe exemplifies an active, compassionate leader in all facets of his life. He has been an avid advocate of diversity efforts on behalf of his company, where he is involved in shaping its diversity initiatives and also represents Travelers as a member of Twin Cities Diversity in Practice.

In the community, Omorogbe’s contributions are many. He has long been associated with organizations devoted to the advancement of minorities both in business and education, particularly related to the legal profession. Some highlights include:

* Chairing William Mitchell’s Academic and Student Affairs Committee, where he assists with providing broad-based guidance on programs and curriculum that directly affect faculty and students, and approving students for graduation and scholarships.
* Providing pro bono counsel to minority entrepreneurs looking to set up new businesses.
* Devoting 20 years grooming young minority men and women through social activities with the Minnesota Gelendale Club, efforts that touch many low-income families throughout the metro.
* As president of the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers (2000-2002), establishing scholarships given to law students through the MABL Foundation.
* Organizing the Minority Bar Summit, a consortium of area law schools, minority bar associations, and state and county bar associations.

06-22-2007

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Davis Polk & Wardwell

VeriFone Convertible Notes Offering
Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Lehman Brothers Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as joint book-running managers of a $316 million Rule 144A offering by VeriFone Holdings, Inc. of its 1.325% senior convertible notes due 2012. In connection with the offering, VeriFone also entered into note hedge transactions and warrant transactions with affiliates of Lehman Brothers Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.

VeriFone is a global leader in secure electronic payment solutions. VeriFone provides expertise, solutions and services that add value to the point of sale with merchant-operated, consumer-facing and self-service payment systems for the financial, retail, hospitality, petroleum, government and healthcare vertical markets. VeriFone solutions are designed to meet the needs of merchants, processors and acquirers in developed and emerging economies worldwide.

The Davis Polk corporate team included partner Alan F. Denenberg and associates Mischa Travers and Sarvenaz Madi of the Menlo Park office. Partner Rachel D. Kleinberg of the Menlo Park office and associate Raymond J. Holst of the New York office provided tax advice. Partners Linda A. Simpson and James T. Rothwell and associates Rafal A. Nowak and Posit Laohaphan of the New York office provided equity derivatives advice. Cari M. Hebel of the Menlo Park office was the legal assistant for the transaction.

06-22-2007

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Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP

Paul Hastings Advises On RREEF China Commercial Trust Listing
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP (Paul Hastings), a leading international law firm, represented RREEF, the real estate and infrastructure investment arm of the Deutsche Bank Group, on the US$320 million listing of the RREEF China Commercial Trust ("RREEF CCT") on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Unlike other Hong Kong-listed REITs, RREEF CCT will be managed by an independent Manager (which will be an affiliate of RREEF) and will invest in institutional quality office and mixed-use properties located in major cities in China, Hong Kong and Macau.

Vivian Lam, a partner in Paul Hastings’ Hong Kong office who led the team, commented, “We are delighted to be advising RREEF on its first PRC property REIT and will continue to work with them as they make further acquisitions to add to its portfolio. Paul Hastings is in a unique position to help clients in this area, having advised the Managers of all three REITs comprising PRC properties in their listings in Asia. With the recent strong growth in China's commercial real estate sector, I am confident we will see more REITs listing in Asia comprising PRC commercial assets. Moreover we are seeing increasing interest for REITs to list on the Mainland stock exchanges, and we are optimistic on the near-term development of this new market.”

The RREEF CCT is only the third-ever REIT with a portfolio made up solely of PRC-based assets, after the CapitaRetail China Trust and GZI REIT, which listed in Singapore and Hong Kong respectively.

In addition to the listing, Paul Hastings advised on the HK$1,400 million loan to RREEF CCT arranged by Royal Bank of Scotland.

The team of international lawyers in Paul Hastings’ Hong Kong and Beijing offices was led by partners Vivian Lam and Raymond Li and supported by associates Celia Chau, Erika Wan, Pei Fang and Yang Ling.

06-22-2007

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig’s Expanding Orange County Office - Adds Another Shareholder to the Team
The international law firm of Greenberg Traurig, LLP announced today that Ronald D. Husdon joined its Orange County office as a shareholder in their corporate and securities department. The Orange County office has grown from five attorneys to 30 attorneys since its 2004 inception; more growth is expected. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Husdon was a partner with the Costa Mesa law firm of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman.

Husdon has over 27 years of experience representing domestic and international corporations and financial institutions in corporate and international commerce matters. He is skilled in facilitating corporate transactions and has been involved in many transactions involving international clients. Husdon is the vice chair of the cross border M&A committee of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA).

Husdon advises his clients on issues such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, expansion strategies, corporate divestitures and real estate. His background covers representation in a broad range of industries from major automotive, consumer products, manufacturing and distribution to financial and Internet clients.

“Husdon is a seasoned corporate attorney, and his international experience is a major asset to our growing office,” said Raymond Lee, Managing Shareholder of the Orange County office of Greenberg Traurig.

“With a firm-wide team of over 1700 attorneys, an international platform and a strategic alliance with Hayabusa Asuka Law Offices in Tokyo, Greenberg Traurig was a perfect fit for the growth of my practice” said Husdon.

Husdon received his LL.B from the University of British Columbia. He has an LL.M. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (Sacramento) as well as a diploma in advanced international legal studies from the McGeorge campus in Salzburg, Austria. He earned his Bachelor of Commerce and Business Administration from the University of British Columbia.

06-22-2007

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Thompson & Knight LLP

T&K Partners with TRACE International
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the Firm's partnership with TRACE International, Inc. TRACE is an organization focused on combating bribery and corruption in business transactions. The Firm will serve as the representative in Algeria through its office in Algiers.

TRACE member firms are selected partners seeking to do business with entities that share their commitment to transparent business practices. Companies must meet three criteria in order to become a TRACE member. They are:

* Participate in and complete an extensive background review;
* Have or adopt an effective written policy addressing bribery, extortion, and kickbacks; and
* Commit to participate in annual anti-bribery training.

"Our international growth has been focused on serving the needs of our valued clients. By partnering with TRACE, Thompson & Knight is taking a step towards combating bribery and corruption in business transactions, which in turn will benefit our clients," says Andrew B. Derman, the Firm's International Energy Practice Leader.
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About TRACE International, Inc.

TRACE International, Inc. is a non-profit membership association that pools resources to provide practical and cost-effective anti-bribery compliance solutions for multinational companies and their commercial intermediaries. TRACE partner law firms support TRACE on a pro bono basis by providing general information on country laws, regulations, and customs that companies and their intermediaries should consider in their efforts to comply with local and home country anti-bribery laws. Partner firms also participate in local TRACE anti-bribery workshops. To learn more about TRACE,

06-22-2007

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Proskauer & Rose, LLP

Proskauer Rose Represents Advanced Technology Acquisition in $172.5 Million IPO
Proskauer Rose LLP, an international law firm with over 700 lawyers worldwide, represented Advanced Technology Acquisition Corp. in its $172.5 million initial public offering on the American Stock Exchange today.

The IPO, which involved the offering of 21,562,500 units of common stock at $8 per unit, is the latest significant securities offering Proskauer has been involved with on behalf of a client. Other recent matters include: the €312.4 million IPO of leading global biopharmaceutical company Grifols, S.A. in Spain; the $152.7 million IPO of Cross Country, Inc., the largest provider of healthcare staffing services in the U.S.; the $100 million IPO of India Hospitality Corp. on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange; and the $99.5 million IPO of Town Sports International Holdings, Inc.

The Proskauer team that represented Advanced Technology Acquisition included Yuval Tal, Richard Rowe, Julie Allen, Frank Lopez, Paula Corsaro, Chris Murillo, and Veronica Bajkai.

Advanced Technology Acquisition is a special purpose acquisition company formed to target Israeli technology-related businesses in mergers, capital stock exchanges, stock purchases, and asset acquisitions.

Proskauer's Corporate Department consists of over 200 lawyers worldwide counseling clients in the full range of sophisticated financial transactions and daily business and regulatory matters including mergers & acquisitions, capital markets, private equity, finance, and bankruptcy. The firm's transactional practice includes: public and private mergers and acquisitions; public securities offerings, including IPOs; private equity fund transactions, including formation of private equity funds and leveraged buyout funds, and investments by institutional and private investors; private placement of securities and private financing; and leveraged buyouts and structured finance.

06-22-2007

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