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9 March 2005, Washington D.C. – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – The U.S. Supreme Court in a 7-2 decision has overturned the United States Tax Court procedure that shielded important judicial reports from disclosure to people with cases before the court and to federal judges who review the tax court’s decisions. Mayer, Brown,

BOSTON, March 8, 2005 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – Despite – or perhaps because of – scattered rumblings by police agencies and ethics watchdog groups, the “rat out a rat” Web site Who’s A Rat (http://www.whosarat.com) has enjoyed rapid growth in the six months since its launch. The site now profiles nearly

(CHICAGO) March 8, 2005 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary US LLP announced that two senior corporate lawyers, Laurence Bronska and Andrew McCune, have become partners in the firm’s Corporate and Securities practice. Bronska and McCune, who were formerly partners at Winston and Strawn, have been named co-chairs

Transaction Marks One of the First Privatizations of Electricity Distribution in Africa LONDON — March 8, 2005 – LAWFUEL – The international law firm of Chadbourne & Parke represented Globeleq, Eskom Enterprises and Umeme Ltd in a deal which enables Umeme to manage and operate the electricity distribution system in Uganda under a 20-year concession

8 March 2005 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – An Encino man who used personal information fraudulently obtained from ChoicePoint Service and other companies to commit identity theft against thousands of victims was sentenced today to 66 months in federal prison. Adedayo Benson, a 38-year-old Nigerian national, was sentenced this afternoon by United

8 March 2005 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – Allen & Overy advised Calyon (Paris) and Calyon Bank Hungary Rt. (Budapest) (the arrangers) on the refinancing of Hungarotel Rt. on 21 February 2005 and of PanTel on 28 February 2005. Hungarotel Rt. a subsidiary of Hungarian Telephone and Cable Corp (HTCC), is a

Washington, D.C., March 8, 2005 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it issued an order further extending until Sept. 30, 2005, the compliance dates for banks with respect to certain broker registration requirements contained in the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA). The Commission does not expect banks

SHANGHAI – March 8, 2005 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – Jones Day was named International Law Firm of the Year at the 2005 Asian Legal Business China Law Awards held on 4th March 2005 at the Westin Shanghai Hotel in China. The Asian Legal Business China Law Awards are based strictly on

(NEW YORK) March 7, 2005 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – Brian Andreoli, a prominent attorney who concentrates in international tax law, will join the leading law firm DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary US LLP, the law firm announces. Mr. Andreoli, who was formerly with Duane Morris, will be a partner in DLA

8 March 2005 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – Norton Rose, the international law firm, continues its strong track record in the health sector with the successful completion of the Daventry PFI project, which closed on 4 March. The project involves the construction of a new community hospital and the refurbishment of some