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

CHICAGO, March 7, 2005 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – Corporation Service Company(SM) (CSC), the leading domestically-owned registered agent and provider of litigation management, entity management, IP, corporate governance and compliance services for business and attorneys, and Tripoint Systems Development Corporation, a leading provider of Strategic Cost Management, Matter Management and law department

Washington, D.C., March 7, 2005 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of Daniel M. Hawke as the Associate District Administrator for Enforcement in the Commission’s Philadelphia Office. In this position, Hawke will administer the Commission’s enforcement program in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia

NEW YORK, March 7, 2005 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network – Dewey Ballantine LLP, a leading international law firm, announced today that Sharon Mann is joining the firm as a partner in its Beijing representative office. The addition of Ms. Mann will further strengthen the capabilities of the firm’s International Trade and Intellectual