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September 2010 The Bankruptcy Strategist	Lowenstein Sandler's addition of Norman Kinel as Member of the Firm in its Bankruptcy, Financial Reorganization and Creditors' Rights Group is highlighted

September 2010 RMA Journal	Jonathan Wishnia discusses the implications of lenders and borrowers properly maintaining asset-based lending facilities

August 30, 2010 Metropolitan Corporate Counsel	Lowenstein Sandler is highlighted for earning top rankings in the Corporate, Environmental and "Bet the Company" Litigation categories of The Best Lawyers in America (2011). The 31 Lowenstein Sandler attorneys selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America are also mentioned.

August 18, 2010 Bloomberg	Jonathan Wishnia comments on underwriter liability for mortgage loan representations and warranties.

August 15, 2010 Crain's New York Business.com	Ted Hunter comments on the current real estate trend of properties being successfully foreclosed on by their mezzanine lenders.

August 13, 2010 Main Justice	Michael Himmel comments on the increase in global anti-corruption enforcement in light of Russian investigators cooperating with German investigators in the Hewlett-Packard bribery probe.

August 2010 GlobeSt.com	In a GlobeSt.com article, John Stolz comments on the recent Supreme Court ruling in Iron Mountain Information Management Inc. v. The City of Newark which impacts whether or not commercial tenants are entitled to notice of a proposed blight designation under the provisions of New Jersey's Local Redevelopment and Housing Law.

August 12, 2010 New Jersey Record	Warren Racusin comments on the expansion of Lowenstein Sandler's Trusts and Estates practice in light of the upcoming reinstatement of the federal estate tax in 2011.

August 3, 2010 Dow Jones Factiva	Norman Kinel comments on the number of small and mid-size companies that have filed for bankruptcy in recent months.

August 2, 2010 New Jersey Law Journal	Kenneth Zimmerman and Catherine Weiss comment on the rule changes concerning amici filings. The new rules will tighten deadlines, make citing unpublished cases easier and give trial judges a greater voice in deciding whether interlocutory appeals should be allowed.

August 2, 2010 New Jersey Record	Lowenstein Sandler's addition of Norman Kinel as Member of the Firm in its Bankruptcy, Financial Reorganization and Creditors' Rights Group is highlighted.

August 2, 2010 Derivatives Week	Matthew Magidson comments on states' ability to regulate swaps.

Summer/Fall 2010 American Securitization	Jonathan Wishnia discusses the state of credit card securitizations, Is Credit Card ABS Set for a Rebound?, American Securitization, Summer/Fall 2010, Volume 4, Issue 2.

August 2010 Metropolitan Corporate Counsel	Lowenstein Sandler is highlighted for earning top rankings in two league tables for its representation of placement agents in Private Investments in Public Equity and Registered Direct (PIPE/RD) transactions during the second quarter of 2010. PrivateRaise and PlacementTracker both ranked the firm's Specialty Finance Group second in the nation among law firms for the number of PIPE/RD transactions it handled on behalf of placement agents from April to June 2010. Lowenstein Sandler advised placement agents in 17 deals totaling $243 million during the second quarter.

Summer 2010 The Journal of Structured Finance	Jonathan Wishnia comments on the changing role of master servicing in securitizations, Rethinking the Master Servicing Role in Light of Changing RMBS Needs, The Journal of Structured Finance, Summer 2010, Vol. 16, No. 2.

July 30, 2010 Dow Jones Bankruptcy Review Small Cap	Lowenstein Sandler's addition of Norman Kinel as Member of the Firm in its Bankruptcy, Financial Reorganization and Creditors' Rights Group is highlighted.

July 28, 2010 Bloomberg (also published in the Boston Globe, San Francisco Chronicle and SNL Kagan Media & Communications Report)	Mark Kesslen comments on Apple Inc.'s attempt to maintain control over their products by suing companies that sell unauthorized electronic accessories such as chargers, speakers and cables for Apple's electronic devices.

July 27, 2010 Structured Credit Investor	Jonathan Wishnia comments on asset-backed securities issuers' concerns brought about by the Dodd-Frank Act.

July 27, 2010 Law360	In an interview with Law360, Norman Kinel discusses his move to Lowenstein Sandler as a Member of the Firm in its Bankruptcy, Financial Reorganization and Creditors' Rights Department.

July 26, 2010 Investment Dealer's Digest	Lowenstein Sandler's addition of Norman Kinel as Member of the Firm in its Bankruptcy, Financial Reorganization and Creditors' Rights Group is highlighted.

July 25, 2010 Investment News	Scott Moss comments on the effects of a provision in the financial reform bill that requires advisers of private-equity funds and hedge funds larger than $150 million to register with the SEC.

July 23, 2010 Bloomberg Law	Christopher S. Porrino and Steven Fuerst discuss the topic of "Small Business Divorce" in a Bloomberg Law Podcast.

July 22, 2010 Reuters China	Jonathan Wishnia comments on the impact of regulatory reform on asset-backed securities.

July 21, 2010 Lawyers USA	Robert Chesler discusses lawyers' and law firms' need for cyber insurance policies, which provides coverage for intangibles such as identity theft and IP infringement--claims that general policies do not cover.

July 21, 2010 Dow Jones Factiva	Jonathan Wishnia comments on how the Dodd-Frank Act, signed into law by President Obama on July 21, 2010, impacts all areas of asset-backed securities.

July 16, 2010 The Wall Street Journal	Sherri Venokur comments on how new financial legislation may pass costs from banks to commercial end-users of over-the-counter swaps.

July 15, 2010 The Hedge Fund Law Report	Scott Moss comments on Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and related compliance implications of loans from hedge funds to managers.

July 10, 2010 Wall Street Journal	Mark Kesslen comments on NTP's lawsuit against Apple, Google, HTC Corp., LG Electronics Inc., Microsoft Corp. and Motorola Inc. over eight patents related to the wireless delivery of email to cell phones.

July 2010 American Bar Association Pro Bono & Public Interest Newsletter	In an ABA Pro Bono & Public Interest Newsletter, Melissa Toner Lozner discusses the firm's pro bono work in the areas of children and education, immigration, criminal justice, civil and human rights, the arts, and sustainable and community development, done through the Lowenstein Center for the Public Interest.

July 7, 2010 San Francisco Chronicle, Business Insider	In a San Francisco Chronicle article, First Growth Venture Network, founded by Edward M. Zimmerman, Kathi Rawnsley and Raymond P. Thek, is highlighted for giving the New York venture capital community access to talent, fellow entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and angel investors.

July 5, 2010 Derivatives Week	Matthew Magidson comments on how the swaps desk spin-off provision in the U.S. Dodd-Frank bill may make derivatives trading too expensive for sellsiders outside the big five.

July 5, 2010 Metropolitan Corporate Counsel	Lowenstein Sandler's representation of Schering-Plough (now Merck) in a putative class action seeking damages for the alleged "off-label" marketing of two oncology drugs, Temodar and Intron, is highlighted. The Lowenstein team including Gavin Rooney, Alan Modlinger and Miguel Pozo, won motions to dismiss amended complaints with prejudice, the federal district court for the District of New Jersey finding that the plaintiffs failed to allege injury sufficient to confer Article III standing.

July 5, 2010 Metropolitan Corporate Counsel	Lowenstein Sandler's top honors from Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business are highlighted. The firm's Corporate, Litigation, Bankruptcy/Restructuring and Environmental practices all received tier-one rankings in the 2010 edition of the publication. The Intellectual Property, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Labor & Employment and Real Estate practices were also recognized, along with 27 Lowenstein Sandler attorneys.

July 4, 2010 Asbury Park Press	Michael Hahn is highlighted for being appointed co-chairman of the New Jersey State Bar Association's Antitrust Law Committee.

July 1, 2010 CFO.com	Andrew Graw comments on employees' rights regarding unvested stock options when they terminate employment other than "for cause."

June 30, 2010 Dow Jones	Peter Greene comments on how the hedge fund industry's trend of hiring former SEC officials as regulators is comforting to investors.

June 25, 2010 The Hedge Fund Law Report	Steven E. Siesser comments on the increase in registered direct offerings over private placements (PIPEs) in public company capital raising.

June 25, 2010 Structured Credit Investor	Matthew Magidson comments on the implications of the Dodd-Frank Act, which states banks will have two years to move credit default swaps, equity derivatives and certain other OTC derivatives to a subsidiary that is separately capitalized.

June 16, 2010 The Center for Public Integrity	Jonathan Wishnia discusses rating agency liability in proposed financial reform bills.

June 16, 2010 AmLaw Litigation Daily	Gavin Rooney comments on the victory the firm won for client Schering-Plough (now Merck), in which the firm convinced Judge Stanley Chesler to dismiss, with prejudice, a putative class action by third-party payors and consumers complaining of off-label marketing of cancer drugs Temodar and Intron.

June 14, 2010 Dow Jones Factiva	Matthew Magidson comments on Democratic Senator Blanche Lincoln's proposal to allow banks to keep parts of their over-the-counter derivatives operations.

June 10, 2010 Real Estate Finance & Investment	Jonathan Wishnia discusses the structural implications of rating agency involvement in commercial mortgage securitization modifications and amendments.

June 4, 2010 Real Estate Finance & Investment	Ted Hunter comments on the privatization and finance of hotels on U.S. military installations. In 2009, Lowenstein represented developers in the first-ever privatization of hotels on U.S. Army bases. The project was named Project Finance's 2009 "North American Real Estate Deal of the Year."

June 2, 2010 Metropolitan Corporate Counsel	Lowenstein Sandler is highlighted for earning an A+ rating in New Jersey Law Journal's Pro Bono Ranking for the fifth consecutive year.

May 28, 2010 Inside MBS and ABS	Jonathan Wishnia analyzes structural flaws in the breach enforcement mechanism of historical RMBS transactions in the context of the revitalization of the structured finance markets.

May 28, 2010 IFLR	Matthew Magidson comments on section 716 of the Senate bill on financial reform, which covers the spinning-off of banks' derivatives portfolios.

May 25, 2010 Les Echos	Matthew Magidson comments on the recently passed Senate financial bill and its implications for derivatives market participants.

May 24, 2010 NASDAQ.com	Steven E. Siesser joined representatives from Lowenstein clients Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ABCD), a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, in ringing the NASDAQ closing bell on May 24, 2010. The event is highlighted on NASDAQ.com.

May 20, 2010 Les Echos	Steven E. Siesser comments on the SEC's proposed "circuit breaker" rules under which exchanges would halt trading in individual S&P 500 stocks if the stock's price varies by more than 10% during the preceding five minutes of trading.

May 18, 2010 The PIPEs Report	Jack Hogoboom comments on effects of recent market turmoil.

May 18, 2010 The PIPEs Report	Jack Hogoboom comments on regulatory concerns raised by "make-whole" preferred stock offerings.

May 2010 Metropolitan Corporate Counsel	Douglas S. Eakeley's remarks at a recent American Jewish Committee dinner, where he was presented with AJC's Judge Learned Hand Award, are featured in an article appearing in the May 2010 issue of Metropolitan Corporate Counsel.

May 7, 2010 New Jersey Law Journal	Douglas S. Eakeley is highlighted for being honored with the Learned Hand Award by the Metro New Jersey chapter of the American Jewish Committee.

May 4, 2010 The PIPEs Report	Jack Hogoboom comments on new FINRA Notice regarding members' due diligence responsibilities in private placements.

May 3, 2010 Metropolitan Corporate Counsel	Lowenstein Sandler is highlighted for earning top rankings in two league tables for its representation of placement agents and investors in Public Equity and Registered Direct (PIPE/RD) transactions during the first quarter of 2010. PrivateRaise ranked the firm's Specialty Finance Group second in the nation for the number of PIPE/RD transactions it handled on behalf of placement agents and third for the number handled on behalf of investors. Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst ranked Lowenstein among the nation's most active law firms for the number of private equity and venture capital deals negotiated and closed during 2009.

April 28, 2010 WallStreetJournal.com	Matthew Magidson comments on the implications of the Senate Democrats' deal to regulate over-the-counter derivatives for banks.

April 28, 2010 Wall Street Journal	Mark Kesslen comments on HTC Corp's licensing deal to use Microsoft's patents in their Android phone and the impact that deal has on Apple's patent-infringement lawsuit against HTC.

April 19, 2010 Los Angeles Daily Journal	Steven E. Siesser comments on the recent uptick in activity in the Private Investments in Public Equity (PIPE) market and the outlook for the second quarter.

April 15, 2010 Bloomberg Business Week	Michael Gooen comments on how the estate tax gap in 2010 may change the meaning of your will.

April 13, 2010 TheAlternativePress.com	Kimberly E. Diamond's presentation on the benefits of utility scale offshore and onshore wind power for New Jersey, delivered at the New Jersey League of Women Voters' Alternative Energy for New Jersey Conference, is highlighted.

April 9, 2010 Derivatives Week	Matthew Magidson comments on the need for an exemption from mandatory clearing for end-users in Senator Chris Dodd's proposed reform bill.

April 8, 2010 Euroweek	Jonathan Wishnia comments on the potential impact to international issuers the SEC's proposed revisions to securitization regulations.

April 1, 2010 American Lawyer	Lowenstein Sandler's Bankruptcy, Financial Reorganization and Creditors' Rights Group is highlighted for handling some of the largest 2009 prearranged bankruptcies on behalf of creditors.

March 31, 2010 Wall Street Journal	Scott Cargill discusses bankruptcy attorneys' actions to improve creditor recoveries in the current recession.

March 10, 2010 Derivatives Week	Matthew Magidson comments on the increase in requests by counterparties for ratings based termination event clauses in derivatives documentation.

March 8, 2010 National Law Journal	Lowenstein Sandler's addition of David L. Goret as Member of the Firm's Investment Management Group is highlighted.

March 5, 2010 Project Finance	Lowenstein Sandler is highlighted for its role as lead counsel to Lend Lease Americas Inc. in a landmark Army privatization of lodging deal. The deal was named the 2009 "North American Real Estate Deal of the Year" by Project Finance magazine.

March 4, 2010 The New York Times	In a New York Times article, John Berger comments on why it sometimes is beneficial for parents to discuss their estate plans with their adult children.

March 2, 2010 The Wall Street Journal	Mark Kesslen comments on Apple Inc.'s suit of Taiwan-based HTC Corp. over alleged patent violations on smartphone technologies.

March 2, 2010 Metropolitan Corporate Counsel	Kenneth Zimmerman is highlighted for being named Advisor to Harvard Law School's new Public Service Venture Fund. The fund will offer "seed money" for start-up non-profit ventures and salary support to graduating law students who hope to pursue post-graduate work at nonprofits or government agencies.

March 2, 2010 The PIPEs Report	Jack Hogoboom comments on how the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's new same-day clearance option will streamline the process of filing shelf registrations for PIPE issuers.

February 28, 2010 Crain's New York Business.com	Steven E. Siesser comments on private equity firms' appetite for investing in troubled banks.

February 26, 2010 Caldwell Progress	Kevin M. Brennan is highlighted for being named "Young Irishman of the Year" by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the Oranges.

February 17, 2010 New York Law Journal	Edward J. Hunter is highlighted in the New York Law Journal for representing retailer Filene's Basement in its lease of a new location at 2234 Broadway, New York, NY.

February 16, 2010 The PIPEs Report	Jack Hogoboom comments on the potential pitfalls of using financial investor relations firms.

February 14, 2010 Business Insurance	In an article about the challenges employers face in states that have legalized the use of medical marijuana by qualifying patients, Amy Wiwi discusses employers' need to establish workplace policies and practices before the issue arises.

February 8, 2010 Financier Worldwide	In a recent Financier Worldwide article, Marie DeFalco comments on the importance of implementing an effective risk management program for investment funds.

February 3, 2010 Law360	Michael B. Himmel comments on a federal appeals court decision affirming the dismissal of a qui tam False Claims Act lawsuit brought against clients Schering-Plough Corporation (now known as Merck & Co., Inc.) and Organon USA Inc. by a former Organon employee. In the lawsuit, the former employee alleged that Organon wrongfully obtained FDA approval for the anesthetic drug Raplon and thereby caused false claims for the use of Raplon to be submitted to Medicare and Medicaid. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held that the case was properly dismissed for lack of jurisdiction because the plaintiff's allegations were based upon prior public disclosures and he did not qualify as an "original source" within the meaning of the False Claims Act's public disclosure bar.

February 1, 2010 Metropolitan Corporate Counsel	Lowenstein Sandler is highlighted for serving as primary legal advisor to ID Systems Inc. in its acquisition of Asset Intelligence LLC. The Lowenstein Sandler team consisted of Steven E. Siesser, Marissa L. Morelle, Kylie Cooper, Mark P. Kesslen, Lisa K. Schroeder, Andrew E. Graw and Richard J. Horne.

February 1, 2010 Metropolitan Corporate Counsel	Lowenstein Sandler is highlighted for successfully defending the town of Babylon, New York and the North Amityville, New York Volunteer Fire Company in a recent case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. In AMW Materials Testing, Inc. v. Town of Babylon, 584 F.3d 436 (2d Cir. 2009), the Court held that the CERCLA statutory scheme provides immunity to firefighters and emergency first responders from CERCLA liability arising from actions taken in response to emergencies relating to the release of hazardous substances, unless they act with gross negligence or intentional misconduct. The Lowenstein team consisted of Richard Ricci, Priya Masilamani and Alyson Powell.

January 27, 2010 The Hedge Fund Law Report	In a summary of DealFlow Media's Activist Investor Conference 2010, Jeffrey Shapiro's comments during his "Strategies and Tactics for Responding to Investor Activism" presentation are highlighted.

January 25, 2010 Floor Covering Weekly	Scott Cargill and David Banker comment on the increase in Chapter 11 filings and failures to reorganize during the recession.

January 25, 2010 NJBiz	David Wissert comments on the impact layoffs are having on employment law cases in New Jersey.

January 22, 2010 Wall Street Journal	Mark Kesslen comments on the increased use of the U.S. International Trade Commission by technology companies to quickly address patent disputes.

January 20, 2010 Bloomberg.com	In a Bloomberg.com article, Peter Greene comments on hedge funds investing in illiquid asset classes.

January 18, 2010 New Jersey Law Journal	Miguel Alexander Pozo comments on issues contributing to a decrease in the number of minority students attending law school in an article entitled "Columbia Study Shows 15-Year Drop in Black and Mexican-American Law Students".

January 15, 2010 Wall Street Journal	In a Wall Street Journal article, Alan Modlinger comments on the gray areas in the laws concerning surrogacy contracts. In a recent case, a New Jersey judge recently ruled that a gestational surrogate who gave birth to twins is their legal mother, even though she is not genetically related to them. The ruling gives the woman, who carried the babies in an arrangement with her brother and his male partner, the right to seek primary custody of the children. Mr. Modlinger represents the couple pro bono.

January 2010 EuroWeek	Jonathan Wishnia comments on the impact of proposed US securitization disclosure regimes.

January 12, 2010 NY1	In a segment on New York City television station NY1, Warren Racusin explains ways to make gifts this year to take advantage of 2010 estate tax repeal.

January 7, 2010 NY1	In a segment on New York City television station NY1, Warren Racusin discusses how families may wind up in court battles if their affairs are not properly handled in light of the estate tax repeal.

January 4, 2010 New Jersey Law Journal	Lowenstein Sandler's election of Michael Hahn, Jason Halper, Scott Moss, Ethan Skerry and S. Jason Teele as Members of the firm is highlighted.

January 4, 2010 New Jersey Law Journal	Lowenstein Sandler attorneys Matthew Savare, Daniel Sierchio, Gal Davidovitch, and David Leit are highlighted for their pro bono work with City Without Walls, a Newark non-profit art gallery.

January 1, 2010	Alan Modlinger comments on a New Jersey judge's ruling that a gestational surrogate who gave birth to twins is their legal mother, even though she is not genetically related to them. The ruling gives the woman, who carried the babies in an arrangement with her brother and his male partner, the right to seek primary custody of the children. Mr. Modlinger represents the couple pro bono in a case that has received national media attention including coverage in The New York Times, msnbc.com, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and The Star Ledger.

December 29, 2009 CNBC	Warren Racusin appears on CNBC’s "Power Lunch," to discuss the federal estate and generation-skipping taxes scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010.

December 28, 2009 NJBiz	Matthew Savare comments on the influence tax credit incentives for film and digital media production have on producers' decisions to film in New Jersey.

December 28, 2009 Derivatives Week	Sherri Venokur comments on the requirement, in the proposed OTC derivatives legislation, for the segregation of collateral posted to secure obligations under trades that are not cleared.

December 18, 2009 Dow Jones Factiva	Warren Racusin comments on the implications of the federal estate tax lapse.

December 15, 2009 The PIPEs Report	Jack Hogoboom comments on the risks of not doing proper due diligence in registered direct offerings.

December 7, 2009 TheWrap.com	Matthew Savare comments on the enforceability of exculpatory clauses used for reality television programs.

December 7, 2009 American Banker, Bank Investment Consultant	Warren Racusin comments on the House's vote to make the estate tax permanent.

December 1, 2009 The PIPEs Report	Peter Greene comments on valuation in PIPEs funds and its relationship to inflows and outflows.

December 1, 2009 The PIPEs Report	Jack Hogoboom comments on Sen. Chris Dodd's proposed overhaul of U.S. financial regulations, including a provision that would give state regulators greater authority over most PIPEs.

November 17, 2009 Reuters	Matthew Magidson comments on the use of restructuring to trigger CDS payments.

November 16, 2009 New Jersey Law Journal	Miguel Alexander Pozo is recognized for being installed as the 30th president of the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey during a swearing-in ceremony on October 29 at the W Hotel in Hoboken, NJ.

November 6, 2009 Association of Corporate Counsel Newsletter	Lowenstein Sandler's STRIDES initiative is highlighted for co-sponsoring a networking and information seminar in which more than 100 participants learned unwritten rules for overcoming obstacles to advancing in the workplace. The event was presented in association with the Women's Networking Committee of the New Jersey Corporate Counsel Association.

November 2, 2009 The Wrap.com	Matthew Savare comments on the enforceability of contracts signed by reality television contestants.

November 2, 2009 Metropolitan Corporate Counsel	Steven B. Fuerst is highlighted for being named the Somerset County Bar Association's 2009 Professional Lawyer of the Year.

November 2, 2009 Metropolitan Corporate Counsel	Lowenstein Sandler's addition of Warren Racusin as Member of the Firm and Chair of the Trust and Estates Practice Group, is highlighted.

November 2, 2009 Metropolitan Corporate Counsel	Michael B. Himmel, Lawrence A. Spector, and Alice B. Stock are recognized for being named to the 2009 edition of New York Super Lawyers.

October 27, 2009 La Voz, Business & Finance Week	Miguel Alexander Pozo is highlighted for receiving Defining Trends Magazine's 2009 Latino Trendsetter Award, an annual award given to leaders and innovators in the Hispanic community.

October 26, 2009 New Jersey Law Journal	Lowenstein Sandler's addition of Warren Racusin as Member of the Firm and Chair of the Trust and Estates Practice Group, is highlighted.

October 20, 2009 The Pipes Report	Steven E. Siesser comments on the Securities and Exchange Commission's appeal of its recent loss in the insider-trading lawsuit it brought against billionaire Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban, and the implications for the PIPEs marketplace.

October 20, 2009 The Pipes Report	Jack Hogoboom comments on the investigation of three separate PIPE investors for alleged wrong doings including insider-trading violations, improper short selling and dissemination of inaccurate portfolio valuations.

October 20, 2009 New Jersey Newsroom.com	Lowenstein Sandler is highlighted for receiving the New Jersey Business & Industry Association's 2009 Outstanding Employer award.

October 9, 2009 Chicagotribune.com	Scott Cargill comments on the benefits that would result from the sale of Sun-Times Media Group to Chicago financier James Tyree.

October 7, 2009 Chicagotribune.com	Scott Cargill comments on the agreement reached between the Chicago Newspaper Guild and Sun-Times management in Chicago financier James Tyree's buyout of Sun-Times Media Group.

October, 2009 New Jersey Business	Lowenstein Sandler is highlighted for winning the New Jersey Business & Industry Association's 2009 award for Outstanding Employer. Lowenstein received the award in recognition of its employee training and Lowenstein University programs.

October 7, 2009 American Express Small Business Open Forum	Steven Fuerst comments on how current economic factors can contribute to problems between business partners and lead to business divorce.

October 4, 2009 Metropolitan Corporate Counsel	Lowenstein is highlighted for representing Actus Lend Lease in connection with the Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL) project. The Lowenstein team was led by Edward J. Hunter.

October 4, 2009 Metropolitan Corporate Counsel	Lowenstein Sandler is recognized for being named a 2009 Outstanding New Jersey Employer by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association.

October 2, 2009 EuroWeek	Jonathan Wishnia comments on Citibank's lawsuit against Morgan Stanley for an alleged breach of a credit default swap agreement relating to the Capmark VI CDO.

September 25, 2009 EuroWeek	Jonathan Wishnia comments on Congressional hearings regarding credit rating agencies.

September 25, 2009 Chicagotribune.com	Scott Cargill comments on Chicago financier James Tyree's $26.5 million buyout offer in the Sun-Times Media Group Inc.'s Chapter 11 case.

September 2009 Metropolitan Corporate Counsel	Michael Rodburg named to the American College of Environmental Lawyers.

September 14, 2009 NJBiz	Matthew Savare is highlighted for his pro bono work with City Without Walls, a Newark gallery for emerging artists.

September 14, 2009 Hedgeweek	Timothy Wheeler comments on the enthusiasm and generosity of hedge fund industry bands participating in Rockotoberfest, an annual fundraiser to benefit children with limb disabilities in emerging countries.

September 2009 Metropolitan Corporate Counsel	Lowenstein Sandler is recognized for being named among the 2009 Working Mother and Flex-Time Lawyers Best Law Firms for women.

September 2009 Metropolitan Corporate Counsel	Lowenstein Sandler mentioned for serving as IP Counsel to PSE&G in a landmark alternative energy deal known as the "Solar 4 All" project. PSE&G's $515 million investment will double New Jersey's solar energy capacity, and include the largest pole-attached solar installation in the world (200,000 solar units).

September 9, 2009 Daily Deal/The Deal	Bruce Buechler discusses the creation of LHI Enterprises Inc. to make a stalking-horse bid on bankrupt Lang Holdings Inc.

September 8, 2009 The Pipes Report	John Hogoboom comments on the recent increase in lawsuits by PIPE funds to enforce terms of financing.

September 3, 2009 EuroWeek	Jonathan Wishnia discusses a landmark fraud lawsuit in the Southern District of New York against the raters and arranger of Cheyne Capital’s collapsed structured investment vehicle.

September 3, 2009 QSRMagzaine.com	Steven E. Siesser comments on steps to prepare a private company for sale, focusing on the need for sophisticated financial statements.

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