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Firm’s London Office Continues Significant Growth with Strategic Hiring Kilpatrick Stockton LLP announced today the addition of Andrew Walsh, as partner to the firm’s Projects Practice Group. Mr. Walsh’s vast experience will enhance the Projects Group’s key sectors of health and education. His extensive background includes a focus on PFI/PPP schemes, outsourcing and privatisations. “We

1 March 2005 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – A former Edmonton resident pleaded guilty today to participating in a conspiracy that continued to operate a Ponzi scheme after the fraud was ordered shut down by a United States Court. Jeremy Carter, 28, who now resides in Winnipeg, pleaded guilty to one count

New York, NY – February 28, 2005 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – Debevoise & Plimpton LLP represented Lehman Brothers Inc. in its role as financial advisor to Medco Health Solutions, Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Accredo Health, Incorporated for approximately $2.2 billion in cash and stock. The deal will create

28 February 2005 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – If a disaster hit while you were at work, would you know what to do? In a joint effort to say “Yes,” nearly 300 people attended a recent kick-off for the Downtown St. Louis Emergency Preparedness (DSTEP) organization. A public/private collaboration of first responders,

Chicago, IL, February 28, 2005 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – Baker & McKenzie is pleased to announce that it was nominated Law Firm of the Year by Institutional Investor’s Inaugural Securitization News Awards. The nomination honors the work of the Firm’s global securitization team on some of the most innovative transactions in

1 March 2005 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – A Northridge man was sentenced today to 240 months in federal prison for running a commodities futures trading firm that defrauded hundreds of investors out of more than $95 million through fraudulent foreign currency trades. Moshe Leichner, 56, was sentenced this morning by United

1 March 2005 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – Buddle Findlay is pleased to announce the appointment of five new senior associates in our Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch offices. Louise Taylor, Michael Langdon and Paul Farrugia have been made senior associates in the firm’s Auckland office, specialising in commercial and technology related contracts,

NEW YORK — February 28, 2005 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – Chadbourne & Parke represented PZU, the largest Polish insurance company, in the acquisition of the Ukrainian insurance group Skide-West. The deal was announced on February 17, 2005. This transaction is significant because it involves the expansion of Poland’s largest insurance company

February 28, 2005, Washington, D.C. – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – Seth A. Watkins, Ph.D. has joined Steptoe & Johnson LLP as special counsel in the Intellectual Property and Litigation groups in the firms Washington, D.C. office. Dr. Watkins concentrates his practice on intellectual property strategic counseling, litigation, prosecution, and agreement negotiation. He

DALLAS, Feb. 28 2005 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – Over the years, steadily mounting time pressures and astounding growth within the legal profession have conspired to deprive attorneys of an invaluable asset — access to the wisdom of mentors. The Texas Young Lawyers Association, under the direction of President David McAtee of