Washington, D.C., Dec. 15, 2004 – LAWFUEL – First with law news – The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted to publish for public comment reproposed Regulation NMS, which would contain revisions of four interrelated proposals designed to modernize the regulatory structure of the U.S. equity markets. Regulation NMS was originally proposed for public comment […]

LONDON — December 15, 2004 — The international law firm of Chadbourne & Parke is representing the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in a US$170 million loan to affiliates of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), for two Caspian gas projects that will generate significant revenues for the region and help to establish

NEW YORK, Dec. 15 2004 – LAWFUEL – First for law news – King & Spalding LLP, a leading international law firm, served as counsel to Sprint in its merger with Nextel Communications, announced today. The deal is valued at approximately $35 billion. A news release announcing the deal can be found here: www3.sprint.com/PR/CDA/PR_CDA_Press_Releases_Detail/0,3681,1112280,00.html .

BOSTON, Dec. 15 2004 – LAWFUEL – First for law news — Massachusetts Attorney General Tom Reilly and United States Attorney Michael J. Sullivan announced today that COLUMBIA HOSPITAL CORPORATION (“Columbia”) of Massachusetts has paid $960,000 to resolve civil claims that it fraudulently overbilled the state’s Medicaid program by exaggerating the disability levels of dozens

14 December 2004 – LAWFUEL – First for law news – A Rancho Palos Verdes man who financed his law school education with proceeds from a credit card fraud scheme was convicted today on various federal fraud charges related to the $1.2 million scheme. Christian Ehlers, 29, was found guilty late today of conspiracy, eight

Hong Kong, 13 December, 2004 – LAWFUEL – First with law news – Baker & McKenzie’s aircraft financing team in Hong Kong recently advised China Eastern, as borrower, on the US$90 million unsecured loan facility arranged through six foreign lenders. The loan documentation was signed on 24 November, 2004. China Eastern, one of China’s three

14 December 2004 – LAWFUEL – First with law news – Marcos Daniel Jiménez, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida; Michael S. Clemens, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation; and Timothy Brooks, Federal Security Director, West Palm Beach, Florida, announced today the conviction of defendant, Rosemary Schier, late yesterday, on

14 November 2004 – LAWFUEL – First for law news – Allen & Overy Paris has advised Deutsche Bank AG London, Lazard-IXIS and Société Générale in the disposal of 15% of the share capital (of its total 20,3% stake) held by Vivendi Universal in Veolia Environnement. Allen & Overy Paris handled the legal aspects of

14 December 2004 – LAWFUEL – First for law news – Global Law Firm Clifford Chance advised Shell Gas on the sale of its liquefied petroleum gas (“LPG”) business in Portugal. Shell and Repsol Butano S.A. have signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement relating to the divestment of Shell Gas (LPG) Portugal and its subsidiaries

Southport, CT, Dec 09, 2004/ DiversityBusiness.com – LAWFUEL – First with law news – Bank of America was today declared the Top Corporation for Multicultural Business Opportunities of 2004 by over 350,000 diversity business owners. The honor extends to another forty-nine major corporations and is collectively called the Div50. The 5th annual list was produced