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Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Parker Poe Receives Pinnacle Business Award
The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce will present Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP with a 2007 Pinnacle Business Award for companies with more than 100 employees.

“Parker Poe was recognized for this entrepreneurial company award because they have exhibited staying power, innovation and active community involvement,” said Nita Fulbright, vice president for membership services at the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. “The firm and its individuals continue to give back to the community year after year and that sets Parker Poe apart.”

Raleigh Office Managing Partner Henry C. Campen, Jr. explains, “Individuals in our firm have long been committed to the community from public service to a variety of philanthropic, cultural and social endeavors.” A few examples include:

* Al Adams served five terms in the North Carolina House of Representatives and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Opera Company North Carolina
* Catharine Biggs Arrowood serves as the 2007 President of the Wake County Bar Association and 10th Judicial Bar Association and on the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Symphony
* Russell B. Killen is a Councilman for the Town of Knightdale and serves on the Board of Directors of the Wake Education Partnership
* Charles C. Meeker, in his third term as Mayor of Raleigh, has been a catalyst for the renaissance of downtown Raleigh

Campen continues, “We strive to create a supportive environment from which attorneys can perform best for their clients, their families and their communities. This dedication to service fosters a strong community foundation, which in turn supports a thriving business environment. As Raleigh has prospered into one of the best places to live and work in the country, Parker Poe has also experienced significant growth in this market. This year alone, we were among the fastest growing firms in the state, surpassing 50 lawyers locally and providing legal counsel to even more of the area’s leading businesses.”

Winners receiving an entrepreneurial award were nominated by their peers, a committee of Chamber members, and selected by company size and continued presence in the Triangle’s business landscape. Parker Poe was the only law firm among the five winners in this category.

05-03-2007

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Nixon Peabody LLP

Nixon Peabody LLP Attorneys Speak At BIO International Convention
Both attorneys represent Nixon Peabody’s bench strength of knowledge and insight into issues affecting the BIO community today,” said Susan Robfogel, leader of the life sciences practice at Nixon Peabody. “Nixon Peabody’s presence at BIO aptly reflects areas of strengths for our firm: FDA and other governmental regulatory issues, corporate transactions including mergers and joint ventures, and intellectual property protection and defense in the U.S. and abroad.”

Dr. Sung, who is a partner at the firm and will moderate the “China Pharmaceuticals in the Emerging Market” panel, focuses his legal practice on international patent issues, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical patent counseling. A former judicial clerk, he has more than twenty years of experience as a patent attorney and microbiologist. Dr. Sung also is a professor of law and director of the Intellectual Property Law Program at the University of Maryland School of Law.

Mr. Taub, who also is a partner at the firm and will moderate the “Age of Acquisition, Business Strategies” panel, focuses his legal practice on business strategies for biotech companies and emerging growth business. He has more than 13 years of experience in corporate transactional work, including mergers, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, start-ups, shareholder disputes, and venture capital financing. Mr. Taub divides his time among advising clients in the bio tech corridors of Boston; Manchester, NH; and California.

Other Nixon Peabody attorneys who are attending BIO include:

* David Resnick— stem cells, personalized medicine, and patent law
* Jeff Selman— corporate formation, financing and business representation for emerging life science companies
* Jill Alvarez— current regulatory issues and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) matters
* Joe Leghorn— representation of manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices, regionally and nationally
* Fred Kelly— pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology industries

About Nixon Peabody’s Intellectual Property and Life Sciences Practices

Nixon Peabody ranks among the top patent, trademark, and intellectual property litigation firms in the U.S. Its 90-member team includes more than 50 registered patent attorneys, many of whom hold Ph.D.s or other advanced degrees. The team offers a blend of superior legal skills, engineering knowledge, and business judgment to assist clients in maximizing competitive advantages while minimizing risks. Clients include some of the country’s leading academic institutions and research centers, Nobel Prize winners, entrepreneurs, and Fortune 500 companies.

More than 100 attorneys and scientists comprise Nixon Peabody’s life sciences practice, working in close partnership with domestic and international clients to advance their strategic interests at every stage of the company life cycle. Clients include start-ups, established companies and many of the nation’s most esteemed research institutions. Services include financing, incorporation, intellectual property protection, licensing, mergers and acquisitions and strategic alliances, FDA regulatory counsel, product marketing, and litigation. Nixon Peabody’s 17 office locations reflect the centers for life sciences research and commercialization in the United States, including in Boston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.

05-03-2007

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Miller Nash LLP

Miller Nash Announces Addition of Environmental Specialist Christopher Rycewicz
Miller Nash is pleased to announce the arrival of Christopher Rycewicz to the firm.

Rycewicz brings more than 20 years of experience to the firm, where he will focus on environmental and natural resources issues, pursuing insurance claims for policyholders, and complex civil litigation.

“Chris brings a wealth of experience in environmental and insurance coverage litigation to our practice. His tenacious advocacy and trial skills will be an asset to our clients in successfully resolving their legal issues,” said Suzanne Lacampagne, who heads up the firm’s environmental practice area.

Rycewicz is a member of the American Bar Association, the Oregon State Bar and the Multnomah Bar Association. He is a past chair of the Environmental and Natural Resources section of the Oregon State Bar. Additionally, Rycewicz is a member of the bar for the U.S. Supreme Court, 9th Circuit and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. He is also a past board member of the Old Church Society in Portland.

Rycewicz earned his bachelor’s of Science in Botany at Colorado State. He received his Juris Doctor and Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law from Lewis and Clark Law School. After graduating from law school, he clerked for the Honorable Mary J. Deits of the Oregon Court of Appeals.

05-03-2007

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Orr & Reno, P.A.

Supreme Court Decision in Non-Compete Agreement
The New Hampshire Supreme Court affirmed a decision of the Cheshire County Superior Court (Sullivan, J.) in favor of ACAS Acquisitions (Precitech), Inc., which sought to enforce a non-competition agreement against the former Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Precitech, Inc. located in Keene, New Hampshire. The Court ruled that the non-competition and non-disclosure agreements were enforceable, that the contractual severance benefits were not "wages" under RSA 275, that the employee forfeited his right to severance benefits, and that ACAS was entitled to attorneys' fees.
Marty Van Oot, Co-Chair of Orr & Reno's Litigation Department represented ACAS at trial and on appeal.

05-03-2007

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King & Spalding

King & Spalding Advises SunTrust Bank On $236 Million Gas Storage Project Financing
King & Spalding, a leading international law firm, announced today that it advised SunTrust Bank, as collateral agent and administrative agent, and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, as lead arranger, in connection with a $236.5 million project financing ($101.5 million revolving loan and $135 million term loan) provided to SGR Holdings, L.L.C., which will be used to refinance existing indebtedness and to develop, construct and operate the Southern Pines Energy Center gas storage project in Greene County, Miss.

The Southern Pines Energy Center project is an underground salt-dome natural gas storage project located in Greene County, Miss. The facility, consisting of two storage caverns totaling 16 billion cubic feet of working storage capacity, will be developed in phases. Commercial operation is expected toward the end of April 2008, with final completion of the project expected around December 2009.

05-03-2007

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Kelley, Drye & Warren, LLP

Kelley Drye and MBM Sponsor In-House Counsel Dinner During INTA Annual Meeting
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP and MBM Intellectual Property Law sponsored a dinner reception for the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Industries at the International Trademark Associations (INTA) 129th Annual Meeting.

Chief Trademark & Copyright Counsel John Bergin of Avon Products, Inc. hosted the reception which was attended by more than 100 in-house counsel from companies in the cosmetic, fragrance, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries.

"The event is exceptional, due to the collegiality and congeniality that exists among the attendees, who include some of the most impressive intellectual property lawyers in the world. Our guests continue to express that they find the evening to be the most enjoyable of the week's events and the most rewarding for building and renewing great relationships. We are all indeed grateful and fortunate to be so beautifully supported by two equally impressive law firms, Kelley Drye and MBM," said Mr. Bergin.

At the reception, David Moyer of Procter & Gamble presented the Nathaniel Graves Sims Award, named in honor of the former Chief Trademark Counsel of Union Carbide Corporation, to two professionals. Nadine Flynn, Vice President and Senior Counsel of Trademarks and Copyrights for Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Mr. Bergin of Avon Products, Inc. were selected for possessing and best demonstrating Mr. Sims' exceptional professional qualities and reputation among his colleagues and competitors as a person with the strong characteristics of congeniality, honesty, integrity, and fair dealings.

INTA is a not-for-profit membership association of more than 5,000 trademark owners and professionals, from more than 190 countries. Founded in 1878, INTA is dedicated to the support and advancement of trademarks and related intellectual property as elements of fair and effective national and international commerce.

05-03-2007

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Frost, Brown & Todd, L.L.C.

Frost Brown Todd Welcomes J. Michael Peffer
Frost Brown Todd LLC, one of the region’s largest full-service law firms, is pleased to announce that attorney J. Michael Peffer has joined the Firm as a Member of its Business/Corporate department and Antitrust practice groups.

J. Michael Peffer formerly served as General Counsel of The Valvoline Company a division of Ashland Inc., and as Senior Group Counsel and Assistant Secretary of Ashland Inc. His practice is concentrated on business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, as well as antitrust and trade regulation. A graduate of the University of Kentucky’s College of Law, Mike is actively involved in several local, national, and international professional organizations.

“Frost Brown Todd is preeminently positioned among other law firms in Kentucky to service business clients -- its connection to business and industry leaders across the region provides an appreciation for the client's business considerations while it provides top quality legal services,” said Peffer, on why he made the move into private practice

05-03-2007

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