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Josh Martin Appointed to State Advisory Council by Governor-Elect Markell
Law Firm News/Delaware |
2009/01/14 14:24
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Potter Anderson amp; Corroon LLP partner Joshua W. Martin III has been named by Governor-elect Jack Markell to chair the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council, the state’s revenue forecasting committee. DEFAC is responsible for estimating the state’s revenues and setting the limit the legislature must use to draft the next fiscal year’s budget.
“I am pleased to have the opportunity to serve Jack and the State of Delaware. In these tough economic times, leadership must be particularly vigilant in managing the fiscal responsibilities,”nbsp; stated Mr. Martin.
Mr. Martin concentrates his law practice on mediation and arbitration and on business counseling, particularly in the areas of telecommunications, public utilities and governmental relations.nbsp; He serves as chair of Potter Anderson's Diversity and Inclusion Committee, charged with enhancing the firm's ongoing diversity efforts.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Martin was President and Chief Executive Officer of Verizon Delaware from 1996 until early 2005, where he was responsible for all aspects of its telecommunications business within the state of Delaware, including regulatory, financial and operational matters.nbsp; He first joined Verizon's predecessor (Bell Atlantic) in Delaware in 1990 as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.nbsp; Prior to that, Mr. Martin was a Delaware Superior Court Judge for eight years.nbsp; Earlier, he served on the Delaware Public Service Commission from 1978 to 1982, including three years as Chairman.nbsp; A physicist by training, Mr. Martin began his legal career as a patent attorney for Hercules, Inc. from 1974 to 1982. |
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McKenna Long Aldridge Election Law Specialist Available for Comment on FEC Policies and Procedures Hearing
Law Firm News/D.C. |
2009/01/13 14:18
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In anticipation of the FEC Policies and Procedures hearing slated for January 14, 2009, Charlie Spies from McKenna Long amp; Aldridge LLP's Political Law practice is offering initial comment and will be available for further comment during and following the hearing.nbsp; Mr. Spies offers a unique perspective on election law issues due to his experience working at the Federal Election Commission (as Counsel to Chairman Darryl R. Wold in 1999 and 2000)nbsp; as well as serving as Election Law Counsel for the Republican National Committee during the successful Bush-Cheney re-election campaign in 2004 and then General Counsel for the Republican Governors Association working on 38 Governors races in 2005 and 2006.
Too often with the FEC, the enforcement process has been the punishment, even for Respondents that were ultimately vindicated.nbsp; The Commission is to be commended for holding this hearing and taking comment regarding some of the agency's long-standing enforcement procedures, said Charlie Spies.nbsp; The Commission should pay special attention to the comments of practitioners who represent clients participating in campaigns and exercising their constitutionally protected free speech, while at the same time attempting to comply with the cumbersome federal election law statutes and regulations.
Mr. Spies will be attending the hearing at 10:00 AM on Wednesday the 14th and will be available for comment throughout the day at (202) 496-7878. |
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Practice Areas Cohen and Wolf Continues Growth by Expanding Office in Danbury
Law Firm News/Connecticut |
2009/01/13 13:56
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Cohen and Wolf, P.C., one of Connecticut's leading law firms, continues its growth throughout Connecticut by expanding its office in Danbury. The Danbury expansion follows the opening of new offices in Orange in 2008 and in Westport in 2007. Cohen and Wolf is the largest full-service law firm in Danbury, where it has had an office for more than 30 years.
The Danbury office renovation reflects our strong commitment to staying in downtown Danbury, said David L. Grogins, principal and co-chair of Cohen and Wolf's Municipal Law Group. Our ability to sustain and increase our practice here is significant, especially in light of current economic conditions.
Cohen and Wolf offers a broad range of legal services to the Danbury area from house closings to commercial real estate and development, all types of litigation, securities arbitration, family law, trusts and estates and elder law, as well as municipal and corporate matters. Cohen and Wolf serves as Town Counsel for five towns, including Newtown and Ridgefield.
Cohen and Wolf has more than 50 attorneys, seven of whom are resident in the Danbury office (located at 158 Deer Hill Ave.). Danbury natives David L. Grogins and Neil R. Marcus have been with the firm since it first occupied its current building in 1977. Attorneys Robin A. Kahn, Joseph G. Walsh, Monte E. Frank, Jason A. Buchsbaum and Peter A. Arturi are also based in Danbury.
When Neil Marcus first interviewed with the firm's co-founders, Austin K. Wolf and Herbert L. Cohen, 35 years ago, they commented on Mr. Marcus' long ties to the Danbury community where Mr. Marcus' grandfather started farming in 1919. It didn't take me long to convince them that this area would be a great place to grow the law firm said Marcus, a co-founder with Mr. Grogins of the Danbury office. It seems hard to believe that we have been here for more than three decades, but it is reassuring to me that our original vision has been realized and the current project is a further commitment of Cohen and Wolf to Danbury. We look forward to serving our clients in our expanded facilities.
The office will grow in size by twenty-five percent to about 5,000 sq. ft. There will be additional offices and a new conference room, as well as a revamped reception area. The renovation is expected to be completed later this Spring.
Cohen and Wolf is being careful to maintain the building's historic character, which dates back to 1830. Moldings and the architectural integrity of the Greek revival house will be preserved. Philip Clark of Newtown-based Claris Construction has been hired as the contractor. He also did the work on the firm's Westport office when it was built last year. |
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Hinshaw Culbertson - Number 2 ERISA Practice in US
Law Firm News/Illinois |
2009/01/13 11:50
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A Law360 Litigation Almanac ranking of the top 10 busiest ERISA practices in the United States lists Hinshaw amp; Culbertson LLP in the number two spot. According to Law360, rankings were determined by number of cases for which the firms were retained as counsel over a recent a one-year period, as published in the 2009 Law360 Litigation Almanac.
Hinshaw’s employee benefits attorneys provide comprehensive counsel and advice to corporations, tax-exempt organizations, local governmental entities and individuals in a wide range of complex employee benefits matters. Among many other issues, the firm assists clients with: contested benefit claims; breaches of fiduciary responsibility; insolvent group health plans; service provider errors and omissions; plan termination liability to the U.S. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation; and Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage liability.
As described by Law360, the Law360 Litigation Almanac is an authoritative source on litigation trends in the U.S., including market share for more than 360 firms in ten major practice areas. With data culled from over 500,000 federal cases and input from more than 200 participating law firms, the report provides unprecedented breadth and depth in its coverage of the state of the U.S. legal market.
Hinshaw amp; Culbertson LLP is a national law firm with 475 lawyers in 25 offices. The firm offers a full-service practice, with an emphasis in litigation, corporate and business law, environmental, labor and employment law, professional liability defense, and wealth preservation and taxation matters. The firm provides services to a range of for-profit and not-for-profit clients in industries that include construction, financial services, health care, insurance, legal, manufacturing, real estate, retail and transportation. Firm clients also include government agencies, municipalities and schools. |
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Shuman Law Firm Investigates Advanced Med Optics
Attorney News |
2009/01/13 09:09
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The Shuman Law Firm today announced that it is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duty in connection with the proposed acquisition of Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (Advanced Medical Optics or the Company) (NYSE:EYE).
On January 12, 2009, Advanced Medical Optics announced their intent to sell the Company to Abbott Labs, Inc. (NYSE:ABT). Under the terms of the merger agreement, Advanced Medical Optics shareholders would receive $22 per share in cash for a total sale price of approximately $1.4 billion. Advanced Medical Optics is a leader in LASIK vision correction surgery and surgical contact lenses. One analyst noted that the Company was a depressed, distressed asset, not so much because of the product portfolio, but because of under-management and a cyclical, tough environment for Lasik. Advanced Medical Optics stock had traded at more than $22 per share within the past four months.
If you currently own Advanced Medical Optics common stock and would like a free consultation concerning your rights and interests, please contact Kip Shuman, Esq. or Rusty Glenn, Esq. toll-free at 866-974-8626 or email Mr. Shuman at kip@shumanlawfirm.com or Mr. Glenn at rusty@shumanlawfirm.com.
The Shuman Law Firm represents investors throughout the nation, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. |
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Matt Towery returns to McKenna Long and Aldridge LLP
Law Firm News/D.C. |
2009/01/12 14:19
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Matt Towery has returned to the international law firm of McKenna Long amp; Aldridge LLP (MLA) as a member of the firm’s government affairs practice.nbsp; Towery, a former state lawmaker, brings nearly three decades of experience in business, law, and government to the firm and will help identify opportunities to connect business interests with public policy initiatives at the federal, state and local levels.nbsp; Towery will continue in his role as CEO of InsiderAdvantage/Poll Position, one of the nation’s leading polling and market research companies
“We are especially pleased to welcome Matt back,” said Eric Tanenblatt, head of MLA’s national government affairs practice. “His broad experience as a state legislator, political strategist, pollster and media analyst combined with his legal training will be a real asset to our clients.nbsp; His familiarity with our firm and its client base will enable him to hit the ground running.”
“I’ve been fortunate to have many opportunities to impact policy debates, from both inside and outside political circles,” said Towery.nbsp; “MLA has such a strong and well-respected team in government affairs.nbsp; Returning gives me a nationwide platform to expand my work by assisting the firm’s clients with public policy issues at the intersection of business and government.”
Towery has built a career in and around government and politics.nbsp; He served as a state legislator in Georgia from 1993 to 1997, He has authored two books and currently writes a nationally syndicated column for Creators Syndicate.nbsp; Matt has also been a political analyst for WSB-TV in Atlanta, the local ABC affiliate.
Towery joins the national team of MLA’s Government affairs practice which includes a number of widely respected attorneys and professionals including Gordon Giffin, former U.S. Ambassador to Canada; former Congressman Buddy Darden, former U.S. Senator and Governor Zell Miller, former Mayor of Indianapolis Steve Goldsmith, Eric Tanenblatt, former Chief of Staff to Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue and senior advisor to the late U.S. Senator Paul Coverdell; former senior Clinton White House officials Marcia Hale and Keith Mason, Joe Dowley, former chief counsel to the House Ways and Means Committee, Cindy Gillespie,nbsp; senior counselor to Governor Mitt Romney; Steve Labovitz, former Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Atlanta and Sharon Gay, former deputy chief of staff and executive counsel to the Mayor of Atlanta. |
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