Monday, November 01, 2010

Legal Press Release – Monthly Newsletter November 2010

Monday, November 1, 2010


SNR Denton Launches as Top 25 Global Law Firm

Combination of Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal and Denton Wilde Sapte creates a high-quality client-focused firm in eight core industry sectors

NEW YORK and LONDON, September 30, 2010 – SNR Denton officially opens its doors today. The combination of
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP and Denton Wilde Sapte LLP creates an
international legal practice with 48 locations in [...]

El Cubo Labour Strike Declared Illegal

TORONTO, October 4, 2010 – Gammon Gold Inc. ("Gammon") (TSX:GAM and NYSE:GRS): announced today that
the labour strike at the El Cubo mine has been declared illegal by the
Federal Labor Board.

On June 3, 2010 the Company announced operations at the El Cubo mine were
suspended due to an illegal labour disruption launched [...]

International Private Funds Partner Ch??zard Ameer Will Join Gibson Dunn in Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, October 7, 2010 – Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that private funds
partner Ch??zard Ameer will join the firm as a partner. Ameer, who will join
the firm's Dubai office from Ashurst, will continue to focus on representing
sponsors of, and investors in, private investment funds in Europe, the [...]

Leading Russian IP Lawyer Ekaterina Tilling Joins Moscow Office of Baker Botts L.L.P.

MOSCOW, October 11, 2010 – Ekaterina Tilling, one of the leading intellectual property lawyers in
Russia, has joined Baker Botts L.L.P. as a special counsel in the firm's
Moscow office. She will lead a growing team of Baker Botts IP lawyers based
in Moscow as part of a continuing effort to support Russian and other
international companies with [...]

Displaysense Glimpses a Different Cost of the Economic Climate

BISHOP'S STORTFORD, England, October 11, 2010 – Displaysense has revealed that throughout the recession and continuing
into the gradual economic recovery, a rise in crime targeting retail and
fashion retailers has been seen. This is the conclusion reached by the
company after speaking to its customers and reviewing its sales figures since
the recognised start of the downturn [...]

World-Check Celebrates 10 Years at the Forefront of International Risk Intelligence

ZURICH, October 12, 2010 – World-Check, the business risk and intelligence specialist, is embarking
on a campaign to support the often unseen victims of the corrupt practices
and crimes it seeks to eradicate to marks its tenth anniversary.

2010 marks the 10 year anniversary of World-Check, the frontrunner in
providing open source research and [...]

CIRCA INC. Affirms No Affiliation with CIRCA Auctions

NEW YORK, October 13, 2010 – CIRCA INC., the leading global buyer of jewelry from the public, stated
today that it has no affiliation with CIRCA Auctions.

CIRCA INC. was incorporated in 1998 under the name SELLJEWELRY.COM, INC.;
the name was changed to CIRCA INC. in 2005. Headquartered in New York City,
CIRCA INC. … Original source on Gaea Times at : CIRCA INC. Affirms No Affiliation with CIRCA Auctions.

Russell Jones & Walker Solicitors Represents ten Families at 7/7 Bombings Inquest

LONDON, October 18, 2010 – Russell Jones & Walker Solicitors is representing ten families of victims
of the 7/7 London bombings at the ongoing inquest into the incidents, which
began on 14th October 2010. The independent Coroner's Inquests into the
London Bombings of 7 July 2005, which will be overseen by the Right
Honourable Lady Justice Hallett D.B.E., … Read : Russell Jones & Walker Solicitors Represents ten Families at 7/7 Bombings Inquest.

Sisvel to Create Patent Pool for DVB-C2

Call for Essential DVB-C2 Patents Issued
STUTTGART, Germany, October 19, 2010 – Sisvel announced today that a group of leading patent owners have asked
Sisvel to act as the facilitator for the creation of a DVB-C2 joint patent
licensing program, or patent pool. Accordingly, Sisvel issues a call for
patents and patent applications essential to the DVB-C2 Standard.

…. Original source  : Sisvel to Create Patent Pool for DVB-C2.

Crowell & Moring Launches TLD and Domain Name Practice

WASHINGTON, October 19, 2010 – The international law firm Crowell & Moring LLP today announced the
launch of its new TLD (Top-Level Domain) and Domain Name practice. As the
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) prepares for the
2011 introduction of what may be the most significant extension of the domain
name system since the introduction …. Source article  : Crowell & Moring Launches TLD and Domain Name Practice.

Russell Jones & Walker Solicitors Represents ten Families at 7/7 Bombings Inquest

LONDON, October 18, 2010 – Russell Jones & Walker Solicitors is representing ten families of victims
of the 7/7 London bombings at the ongoing inquest into the incidents, which
began on 14th October 2010. The independent Coroner's Inquests into the
London Bombings of 7 July 2005, which will be overseen by the Right
Honourable Lady Justice Hallett D.B.E., …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Russell Jones & Walker Solicitors Represents ten Families at 7/7 Bombings Inquest.

UK’s College of Law Launches New Web Site with Ektron

MAIDENHEAD, England and NASHUA, New Hampshire, October 14, 2010 – Ektron Inc., a web content management, social software and marketing
optimization software and solutions provider today announced that The College
of Law, acknowledged as the United Kingdom's leading professional law school,
is now online with a reworked Internet presence. The www.college-of-law.co.uk
redesign was implemented by Ektron's professional services … Read more : UK's College of Law Launches New Web Site with Ektron.

CIRCA INC. Affirms No Affiliation with CIRCA Auctions

NEW YORK, October 13, 2010 – CIRCA INC., the leading global buyer of jewelry from the public, stated
today that it has no affiliation with CIRCA Auctions.

CIRCA INC. was incorporated in 1998 under the name SELLJEWELRY.COM, INC.;
the name was changed to CIRCA INC. in 2005. Headquartered in New York City,
CIRCA INC. … Read : CIRCA INC. Affirms No Affiliation with CIRCA Auctions.

Goodmans Solicitors Rebrand

LIVERPOOL, England, October 13, 2010 – Leading medical negligence and personal injury solicitors, Goodmans Law
(www.goodmanslaw.co.uk/) has completed a rebranding process to
complete their transition to a specialist medical negligence and personal
injury law firm.

Goodmans Law, based in Liverpool, has evolved into one of the largest
specialist firms in this area of law. Goodmans …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Goodmans Solicitors Rebrand.

World-Check Celebrates 10 Years at the Forefront of International Risk Intelligence

ZURICH, October 12, 2010 – World-Check, the business risk and intelligence specialist, is embarking
on a campaign to support the often unseen victims of the corrupt practices
and crimes it seeks to eradicate to marks its tenth anniversary.

2010 marks the 10 year anniversary of World-Check, the frontrunner in
providing open source research and …. Read the original article  : here.

Arcelor-Mittal and Ukrainian Government are to Return to Constructive Dialogue

KIEV, Ukraine, October 12, 2010 – The representatives of Arcelor-Mittal have expressed their
willingness to get back to negotiations of the investment agreement with the
Ukrainian government. They made this statement after the Kyiv City Commercial
Court had droppedthe case upon the withdrawal of the General Prosecutor's
claim.

Cristophe Cornier, Vice President and Management Board … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Arcelor-Mittal and Ukrainian Government are to Return to Constructive Dialogue.

Leading Russian IP Lawyer Ekaterina Tilling Joins Moscow Office of Baker Botts L.L.P.

MOSCOW, October 11, 2010 – Ekaterina Tilling, one of the leading intellectual property lawyers in
Russia, has joined Baker Botts L.L.P. as a special counsel in the firm's
Moscow office. She will lead a growing team of Baker Botts IP lawyers based
in Moscow as part of a continuing effort to support Russian and other
international companies with …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Leading Russian IP Lawyer Ekaterina Tilling Joins Moscow Office of Baker Botts L.L.P..

Displaysense Glimpses a Different Cost of the Economic Climate

BISHOP'S STORTFORD, England, October 11, 2010 – Displaysense has revealed that throughout the recession and continuing
into the gradual economic recovery, a rise in crime targeting retail and
fashion retailers has been seen. This is the conclusion reached by the
company after speaking to its customers and reviewing its sales figures since
the recognised start of the downturn [..] Read the original article: here.

International Private Funds Partner Ch??zard Ameer Will Join Gibson Dunn in Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, October 7, 2010 – Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that private funds
partner Ch??zard Ameer will join the firm as a partner. Ameer, who will join
the firm's Dubai office from Ashurst, will continue to focus on representing
sponsors of, and investors in, private investment funds in Europe, the …. Original source  : International Private Funds Partner Ch??zard Ameer Will Join Gibson Dunn in Dubai.

El Cubo Labour Strike Declared Illegal

TORONTO, October 4, 2010 – Gammon Gold Inc. ("Gammon") (TSX:GAM and NYSE:GRS): announced today that
the labour strike at the El Cubo mine has been declared illegal by the
Federal Labor Board.

On June 3, 2010 the Company announced operations at the El Cubo mine were
suspended due to an illegal labour disruption launched …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : El Cubo Labour Strike Declared Illegal.

Equality Now Hails Historic Creation of a New UN Mechanism That Will Focus on Eliminating Discrimination Against Women in Law and Practice

GENEVA, October 1, 2010 – On 1 October 2010 at the 15th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC),
member states adopted by consensus a resolution to create a new mechanism to
accelerate the elimination of discrimination against women in law and
practice. "This is the culmination of the hard work of so many in government
and civil … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Equality Now Hails Historic Creation of a New UN Mechanism That Will Focus on Eliminating Discrimination Against Women in Law and Practice.

A Good Policy for the Protection of Patents, the Key to a Successful Transfer of Technology

PAMPLONA, Spain, October 1, 2010 – "It is increasingly difficult to receive financing and the
financial crisis is weakening investment in R&D+i," said Conny Bogentoft,
Chief Scientific Officer at Karolinska Development AB, during the third and
last plenary session of the 5th International Meeting on Biotechnology,
BioSpain 2010, organised by the Spanish Association of Biocompanies (ASEBIO)
and the Government … Read this article on Gaea Times at : A Good Policy for the Protection of Patents, the Key to a Successful Transfer of Technology.

SNR Denton Launches as Top 25 Global Law Firm

Combination of Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal and Denton Wilde Sapte creates a high-quality client-focused firm in eight core industry sectors

NEW YORK and LONDON, September 30, 2010 – SNR Denton officially opens its doors today. The combination of
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP and Denton Wilde Sapte LLP creates an
international legal practice with 48 locations in …. Original article  : SNR Denton Launches as Top 25 Global Law Firm.

Stroz Friedberg Amplifying Growth with US$115MM New Mountain Capital Investment

NEW YORK, September 30, 2010 – Stroz Friedberg's unsurpassed expertise in managing digital risk and
uncovering digital evidence has helped attract a US$115 million investment
from New Mountain Capital to fuel and accelerate the company's growth.

"This investment is with the perfect partner and happens at the perfect
time," says Eric Friedberg (
www.strozfriedberg.com/professionals/xprProfessionalDetails1.aspx?xpST=ProfessionalDetail&professional=4
), Co-President …. Original source  : Stroz Friedberg Amplifying Growth with US$115MM New Mountain Capital Investment.

World’s Most Sophisticated Patent Research Platform, CPA Global Discover(sm), Soon to be Launched

Research Reveals That Market Poorly Served by Current Technology
LONDON, September 29, 2010 – CPA Global, the leading provider of legal services
outsourcing, has announced it will be adding the world's most sophisticated
online patent research platform to its suite of intellectual property (IP)
portfolio management services in October 2010. CPA Global Discover(sm) will
redefine the way in which … Read more »»».

Ex-Im Bank Board Chairman Hochberg Testifies to Congress on Bank’s Record Setting Year, Approximately US$24 Billion in Export Financing – Supporting Over 200,000 Jobs

Board of Director's Final Meeting Approves US$1.5 Billion in New Financing

WASHINGTON, September 30, 2010 – The Chairman and President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States
Fred P. Hochberg testified today before members of the House Financial
Services committee regarding an unprecedented year for export finance
authorizations and U.S. jobs supported by the Bank.
…. Original article  : Ex-Im Bank Board Chairman Hochberg Testifies to Congress on Bank's Record Setting Year, Approximately US$24 Billion in Export Financing – Supporting Over 200,000 Jobs.

DQ Entertainment International (“DQE”): DQE Agrees Jungle Book Merchandising Agreement for Nordic and Eastern European Regions

HYDERABAD, India, September 27, 2010 – DQE, the entertainment production and distribution company, is
pleased to announce the appointment of Plus Licens AB ("Plus Licens"), one of
Sweden's leading licensing and merchandising agents, as their licensing
representatives for 'The Jungle Book'.

Plus Licens is the largest licensing company in Eastern Europe and the
Nordic countries, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : DQ Entertainment International ("DQE"): DQE Agrees Jungle Book Merchandising Agreement for Nordic and Eastern European Regions.

Disciplinary Committee Refuses Register Restoration Application

LONDON, September 27, 2010 – The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
last week [23 September 2010] refused an application for restoration to the
RCVS Register by Dr Janos Nemeth, who had previously been found to have
fraudulently registered with the RCVS and struck off.

At the original hearing, in February …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Disciplinary Committee Refuses Register Restoration Application.

No Offer for Leighton Required in HOCHTIEF Tender Offer

This announcement and the information contained herein are restricted and are not for release, publication or distribution, in whole or in part, in or into the United States, Canada or Japan.

MADRID, October 20, 2010 – The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
has today advised ACS that it has made a decision not to grant …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Walkers Corporate Services Upgrades Online Client Portal

Web-based Client Service Tool Provides More Transparency and Greater Access to Critical Data

GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman and WILMINGTON, Delaware, September 22, 2010 – Walkers Corporate Services is pleased to announce a series of
enhancements made to its online Client Portal.
In an increasingly global financial environment, the Client Portal has
made it possible …. Source article  : Walkers Corporate Services Upgrades Online Client Portal.

Indictment of Private Investigators Hired by Oleg Deripaska’s Aide to Spy on Michael Cherney

TEL AVIV, Israel, September 20, 2010 – On Sunday, Tel Aviv Magistrates Court charged two private investigators,
Rafael Pridan and Maxim Gurevich, with the illegal wiretapping of Businessman
Michael Cherney. The two had been hired by an aide to Russian aluminum tycoon
Oleg Deripaska, Cherney's ex-partner.

According to the indictment, in April 2007 Alexei … Original source on Gaea Times at : Indictment of Private Investigators Hired by Oleg Deripaska's Aide to Spy on Michael Cherney.

Cadwalader Launches On-Line International Law and Litigation Center

NEW YORK, September 20, 2010 – Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, one of the world's most prominent law
firms, is proud to announce the launch of the Cadwalader International Law
and Litigation Center, an on-line hub of information and perspective on
topics and trends in international law and litigation practice. The Center
offers a variety of in-depth information [..] Read the original article: here.

Victory for Odile Jacob

PARIS, September 14, 2010 – Odile Jacob has taken note of the two judgments handed down today by the
EU General Court on the appeals it had lodged against European Commission's
decisions in the Editis case.

Odile Jacob welcomes the annulment of the Commission decision of 30 July
2004 approving Wendel as the purchaser …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Victory for Odile Jacob.

Elix-IRR Appoints Margaret Miller as Partner

LONDON, September 10, 2010 – Elix-IRR today announced the appointment of Margaret Miller as a partner
and member of the global leadership team. Based in the New York office,
Maggie will lead the US practice.

Maggie brings to Elix-IRR extensive experience as a CIO with major
corporations such as Dell, Marsh & McLennan, J. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Elix-IRR Appoints Margaret Miller as Partner.

Celsis IVT Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Life Technologies and CellzDirect in Liverpool(TM) Patent Infringement Lawsuit

CHICAGO, September 10, 2010 – Celsis In Vitro, Inc. (Celsis IVT) announced today that the United States
District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago has entered a
preliminary injunction against CellzDirect Inc., Invitrogen Corporation, and
Life Technologies (the Defendants) due to their infringement of U.S. Patent
No. 7,604,929 (the Liverpool(TM) patent). Life Technologies of Carlsbad,
California … Read more >>.

Autonomy iManage Cements Position as De Facto Leader for Legal Information Management in Nordic Region

Leads the Way in Competitive Procurements
CAMBRIDGE, England and SAN FRANCISCO, September 7, 2010 – Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU. or AU.L), a global leader in
infrastructure software for the enterprise, today announced a number of
recent law firm deals in the Nordics, cementing its position as the de facto
leader for legal information management solutions in the … Read more »».

Information Mosaic Achieves Independent Industry Accreditation for Corporate Actions Processing

LONDON, October 22, 2010 – B.I.S.S. Research, the exclusive research company offering the
elite industry accreditation of systems & services for the financial services
sector, today announced that Information Mosaic's corporate actions solution
IMActions (formerly known as cama) has been duly accredited after achieving
the benchmark tests set by an independent industry panel. The associated
report to be published …. Original article  : Information Mosaic Achieves Independent Industry Accreditation for Corporate Actions Processing.

IntraLinks Launches Enterprise Solution for Corporate Legal Management

Latest Offering by IntraLinks Provides General Counsels With a Solution to Gain Control Over Critical Information, Drive Efficiency and Manage Risk

NEW YORK, October 26, 2010 – IntraLinks, a leading global provider of critical information exchange
solutions, today introduced IntraLinks for Corporate Legal Management, an
expanded suite of solutions providing general counsels (GCs) and corporate
legal teams with …. Source  : IntraLinks Launches Enterprise Solution for Corporate Legal Management.

San Fernando Valley’s Largest Law Firm Opens Office in Tel Aviv, Israel

LOS ANGELES, October 28, 2010 – Wasserman, Comden, Casselman & Esensten (WCC&E), a full service law firm
headquartered in Los Angeles, California, announces the opening of an office
in Tel Aviv, Israel. WCC&E's new office has been established to meet the
needs of existing U.S.-based clients expanding their business presence into
Israel and Europe, as well as to …. Source article  : San Fernando Valley's Largest Law Firm Opens Office in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Former US Under Secretary of Commerce Mario Mancuso Joins Fried Frank, Expanding Firm’s Global Transaction and Regulatory Capabilities

WASHINGTON, October 28, 2010 – Former US Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security and
senior Pentagon official Mario Mancuso has joined Fried Frank as a partner
resident in its Washington, DC and New York offices. Mr. Mancuso is a
prominent authority on international security matters and the U.S.
government's regulation of international economic activities particularly
with respect …. Read the original article  : here.

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