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Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP

Eric J. Neuman Joins Boca Raton Office of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP ("BDB") is proud to welcome Eric J. Neuman, an Associate, resident in the Boca Raton office. The addition of Mr. Neuman increases the office to 21 attorneys, and strengthens its Litigation practice.

Immediately prior to joining BDB, Mr. Neuman was an Associate with Peckar & Abramson, P.C. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where his practice centered upon commercial litigation and construction law.

Mr. Neuman will continue to primarily represent developers, contractors, construction managers, design professionals and subcontractors in all phases of the construction process, with a focus on the prosecution and defense of complex claims in litigation, arbitration and mediation.

Mr. Neuman earned his J.D. degree from the Fordham University School of Law, New York, New York in 2001. While at Fordham, he was an Associate Editor and Staff Member of the Fordham Moot Court Board. In addition, he attended the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland and received his B.A. degree in 1998. He also studied abroad at the Lowy School of International Studies in Tel Aviv, Israel in 1997.

Mr. Neuman is admitted to practice law in Florida, New York, New Jersey, and the U.S. District Court of New Jersey. Mr. Neuman is a member of the American Bar Association.

Mr. Neuman resides in Boca Raton, Florida.

05-08-2007

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig Expands Houston Office with Addition of Two Associates
The international law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP announced today the addition of two associates to the firm’s Houston office.

Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Anthony Matheny was an associate at Bracewell & Giuliani in their Houston office. His practice focuses on intellectual property litigation and antitrust cases, including patent infringement, trade secret, copyright infringement, trademark and trade dress infringement, and patent and trademark prosecution cases. Anthony graduated with a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center and a B.A. in Biology from Texas A&M University.

Debra Guajardo joins Greenberg Traurig as an associate in the corporate and securities practice group with experience assisting clients with a variety of corporate, energy, banking, international and real estate matters. Prior to joining the firm, Debra was an associate at Jones Walker in The Woodlands, Texas. She received her J.D. at South Texas College of Law, a B.A. and B.S. from the University of Texas at Austin. Debra also received a degree in Mexican law from the Universidad de las Americas-Puebla and is admitted to practice law in Mexico.

“Anthony’s knowledge and experience in intellectual property will enhance our growing capabilities in Houston to better serve our clients in that practice area,” said Doug Antipp, Managing Shareholder of the Houston office. “In addition, Debra’s experience in corporate and securities and her international experience make her a great addition to Greenberg Traurig as we continue to expand the depth of our experience in Houston.

05-08-2007

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig Increases Corporate Practice by Three
The international law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP announced today the addition of John C. Dickey, as Shareholder, and Melody M. Granados and Patricia Ogg, as Associates, to the firm’s Dallas office. John, Melody and Patricia all join the firm’s Corporate and Securities practice. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, John was a Partner in the Dallas office of Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP; Melody was an Associate in the Dallas office of Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP; and Patricia was most recently an Of Counsel with Panda Ethanol, Inc. in Dallas after four years as an Associate in the Dallas office of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.

John concentrates his practice in domestic and international corporate and commercial law. His practice includes international transactional and corporate matters involving the fields of technology, software, telecommunications, aerospace and government contracts. John counsels a variety of international businesses and individuals with complex cross-border endeavors throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States. His experience in international business, corporate, securities, and financial matters includes joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, investment agreements, distribution agreements, letters of credit, trade finance, business organizations (including corporate governance and regulatory compliance), and strategic partnering arrangements.

Melody’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings and corporate compliance issues. In addition to Patricia’s general corporate work, her practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate financing, private equity and joint ventures.

“The addition of John, Melody and Patricia marks our continued commitment to increasing the depth of our corporate practice in Texas,” stated Ralph Santos, managing shareholder of the Dallas office. “Collectively, the Texas offices have added six attorneys to our corporate practice in 2007, and we plan to continue growing this practice as the year progresses.”

John earned a J.D. from St. Mary's University, a M.P.A. from Texas Christian University, and a B.S. from Texas Christian University. Melody earned a J.D. from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law, and a B.A. from Texas A&M University. Patricia earned a J.D. from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, and a B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin.

05-08-2007

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Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, LLP

Simpson Thacher Achieves NY Court of Appeals Victory for Ropes & Gray.
Simpson Thacher has achieved a victory before the New York Court of Appeals on behalf of Ropes & Gray LLP and Fish & Neave LLP, which merged into Ropes & Gray in 2005. Prior to the merger, Fish & Neave passed by majority vote an amendment to its partnership agreement that changed the partnership’s accounting system and the provisions governing withdrawal payments to withdrawing partners.

After the passing of the amendment, the plaintiffs in this case withdrew from Fish & Neave and received withdrawal payments based on the amended provision. The plaintiffs thereafter filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Ropes & Gray and Fish & Neave claiming that they were owed withdrawal payments based on the old withdrawal provision because the amendment was invalid. Plaintiffs contended that the partnership agreement, although it had a general majority to rule provision, did not permit amendments by less than unanimous vote, that the amendment was discriminatory, and that their rights to withdrawal payments were vested and, therefore, could not be amended without their consent.

Simpson Thacher gained dismissal of the Complaint in the motion court, and the Appellate Division, First Department, affirmed the dismissal. The New York Court of Appeals granted plaintiffs leave to appeal.

On May 8 the Court of Appeals unanimously affirmed the Appellate Division’s order dismissing plaintiffs’ complaint. The Court of Appeals held that the majority rule provision in Fish & Neave’s partnership agreement was unambiguous and provided that all questions, including the question to amend the agreement, may be decided by majority vote. Therefore, the Court concluded that a majority vote sufficed to pass the amendment to the partnership agreement’s withdrawal provisions and plaintiffs’ other arguments lacked merit.

The Simpson Thacher team included Roy L. Reardon, William Efron, Ryan Kane and Craig Waldman. Paralegal Doug Henderson also assisted with the Court of Appeals brief.

05-08-2007

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Seyfarth Shaw's New York Office Continues Expansion with Addition of Marvin J. Miller Jr. as Partner in Corporate and Finance Practice Group
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, one of America’s leading full service law firms, announced that Marvin J. Miller Jr. has joined the firm as partner in the Corporate and Finance Practice Group in New York. Miller is joined by associate Darwin L. Conner. Prior to joining Seyfarth Shaw, Miller was a partner and Conner was an associate in the New York office of Winston & Strawn LLP.

Miller’s primary practice is concentrated in complex financing matters. He has substantial experience representing domestic and international corporate and financial institutions in connection with a range of financing transactions, including second lien financings, asset-backed, foreign and domestic tender offers (hostile and friendly), structured acquisition financings (including corporate strategic acquisitions and leveraged buyouts involving subordinate debt and financier equity positions), debtor-in-possession, sale-leasebacks, debt restructurings, synthetic leases, and commercial paper back-up facilities. In particular, Miller has handled financings involving aircraft, motion picture studios, media properties, insurance companies, manufacturers, hotels, medical service providers, food companies, gaming companies, ships, mineral properties, and racehorses. Conner represents banks and other financial institutions in secured and unsecured lending transactions.

“Marvin has a distinguished track record of expertise and knowledge in the corporate financing arena which is an asset to the ongoing growth of our practice,” stated Allan J. Reich, Chair of Seyfarth Shaw’s national Corporate & Finance Practice Group. “His addition to the firm complements our strategic goal in furthering the degree of counsel we provide our clients; we are pleased and delighted to welcome both he and Darwin to Seyfarth Shaw.”

Seyfarth Shaw’s Finance and Lending Practice Group attorneys work with both lenders and borrowers in structuring, negotiating and documenting finance transactions of all sizes and types including: secured loans, syndicated loan transactions, real estate financings, construction loans, specialty loans ranging from dealership finance to fleet vessel construction, equity finance transactions, tax-exempt financing and financing with government incentives. The firm’s lending clients include local and community banks, national banks, savings and loan associations, insurance companies and other private and public finance entities. Clients engage the firm in a wide range of debt-related transactions including: secured and unsecured credit facilities, inter-creditor arrangements, mezzanine financings, equipment leasing transactions, asset-based loans, syndicated loans, specialty financing, leveraged buyouts and management buyouts, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) transactions, workouts, restructurings and bankruptcy matters.

“Seyfarth Shaw is realizing significant growth in many of our national practice groups; especially on the corporate side,“ stated John P. Napoli, co-managing partner of the firm’s New York office. “Marvin and Darwin’s coming to the firm is an indication that our national platform and commitment to thoughtful expansion - - especially in New York - - is recognized and appreciated by the legal community. Their joining us is an additional solid building block for the future growth of the New York office.”

Miller received a B.A. in Political Science from DePaul University and earned his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law, where he was articles editor of the Fordham International Law Review. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Conner received his B.A. from Carleton College and earned his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law.

“We are very pleased to be joining Seyfarth Shaw at this time because of the measurable expansion of the firm’s New York office and the ongoing growth of the national corporate practice,” said Miller. “Our move to the firm represents a tremendous opportunity for us to work with our new colleagues in offering a broader and deeper level of service to the firm’s nation-wide base of clients; we are delighted to be here.

05-08-2007

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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

William Hubbard to Receive Fourth Circuit Professionalism Award
William C. Hubbard, a partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough's Columbia office, has been selected to receive the American Inns of Court’s 2007 Professionalism Award for the Fourth Circuit. He is the first South Carolinian to receive the award since its inception in the Fourth Circuit in 1998, according to the organization.

The award will be presented at the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., on June 29 at 9 a.m. by the Honorable William W. Wilkins Jr., Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which covers Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

The Fourth Circuit Professionalism Award is presented biannually to honor a practicing judge or lawyer whose life and practice display sterling character and unquestioned integrity, coupled with ongoing dedication to the highest standards of the legal profession. Candidates are nominated through circuitwide open nominations and selected by a panel of representatives from both the circuit and the American Inns of Court Foundation.

Mr. Hubbard was born and raised in South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina where he earned both his undergraduate degree (magna cum laude) and his Juris Doctor. After clerking for a year with U.S. District Court Judge Robert F. Chapman, he entered private practice where he has focused on business litigation. In 1986, he was named the South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyer of the Year.

Mr. Hubbard serves on the Board of Trustees for the University of South Carolina and was its chair from 1996 to 2000. He was also president of the region’s Council of Boy Scouts; serves on the board of Voices for South Carolina Children, which promotes early childhood education; was a founding director for City Year-Columbia, a youth service organization; and has been a leader in the American Bar Association, presently serving as South Carolina’s State Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates. An active member of the John Belton O’Neall Inn of Court, Mr. Hubbard was nominated for this award by each of the past 12 presidents of the Inn and supported by State Supreme Court justices, federal judges, and leaders of both the South Carolina Bar and the ABA.

The American Inns of Court Foundation, America’s oldest, largest and fastest growing mentoring organization, presents Professionalism Awards at participating circuits nationwide. The awards are underwritten in part by Thomson-West Group.

05-08-2007

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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

David Dukes Elected President of Lawyers for Civil Justice
Lawyers for Civil Justice on Tuesday elected David Dukes, managing partner of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, as president during its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Lawyers for Civil Justice is a national coalition of defense trial lawyer organizations and corporations that seeks to restore and maintain balance in the civil justice system. Lawyers for Civil Justice has been actively involved in working for class action reform and reform of rules relating to the use of electronic information in litigation.

Mr. Dukes is the third Nelson Mullins attorney to hold the presidency, following Partners Ed Mullins and Steve Morrison. Mr. Dukes is immediate past-president of DRI, the 22,000-member national professional organization of lawyers who defend individuals and companies in civil litigation. He practices in the areas of business litigation, pharmaceutical litigation and technology litigation. He has served as national counsel to companies in the pharmaceutical, computer and electrical products industries.

05-08-2007

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