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Law Firm Overview

Since opening in 1987, the Chicago Office of Jones Day has grown from 14 to more than 170 lawyers.  Drawing upon the capabilities, knowledge and experience of our lawyers in a broad array of practices, we provide a full range of legal services not only to local businesses but to companies around the world.

Working in conjunction with the Firm’s offices in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East, we provide award winning client service and a global reach that matches our clients’ operations and goals in the Chicago metropolitan area and around the world.  Our Chicago litigation, corporate, and regulatory practice capabilities include Antitrust & Competition, Banking & Finance, Business and Tort Litigation, Business Restructuring & Reorganization, Capital Markets, Corporate Criminal Investigations, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Energy, Government Regulation, Intellectual Property, Issues & Appeals, Labor & Employment, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Product Liability & Tort Litigation, Real Estate, Securities Litigation & SEC Enforcement, and Tax.

Jones Day supports the "City of Big Shoulders" and its corporate, cultural and community-based organizations. In addition to representing pillars of the local business community, the lawyers in the Chicago Office serve on various cultural, civic and charitable boards and handle a variety of pro bono matters. A substantial percentage of the pro bono hours contributed by our lawyers is devoted to seeking asylum for refugees who have been persecuted in their home countries because of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group; representing Chicago public high school students in expulsion hearings; and transactional work for charitable organizations. In addition, the Chicago Office supports a multitude of educational, legal aid, and civic programs, including Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic, National Immigrant Justice Center, After School Matters, Working in the Schools (WITS), Mentor Teacher Brother, and various local charter schools.

Areas of Practice

• Airlines & Aviation
• Antitrust & Competition Law
• Antitrust & Energy
• Antitrust & Health Care
• Antitrust & Intellectual Property
• Antitrust / Distribution, Marketing & Sales
• Antitrust Civil Investigations & Litigation
• Antitrust Criminal Investigations
• Antitrust in the Americas
• Antitrust Mergers & Joint Ventures
• Appellate Advocacy in the U.S. Supreme Court
• Appellate Litigation in Other Federal & State Courts
• Automotive
• Banking & Finance
• Biotechnology
• Borrower / Workouts / Chapter 11 Debtor Representations
• Business and Tort Litigation (USA)
• Business Restructuring & Reorganization
• Buyouts
• Capital Markets
• Class Action & Multidistrict Litigation
• Class Action Employment Litigation
• Climate Change
• Collective Bargaining, Contract Enforcement & Union Organizing
• Construction
• Consumer Financial Products & Services
• Consumer Fraud & Economic Loss Litigation
• Consumer Products & Retail
• Corporate Compliance Programs
• Corporate Criminal Investigations
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Real Estate Services
• Creditors Committee / Ad Hoc Committee Representations
• Cross-Border Restructuring Matters
• Defense
• Diagnostics
• Distressed Company Litigation
• Distressed M&A Representations
• Distressed Real Estate Transactions
• e-Discovery
• Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
• Employee Benefits Counseling & Litigation
• Employee Benefits in Mergers & Acquisitions, including Private Equity
• Employment Aspects of Corporate Transactions
• Energy
• Energy / Utilities
• Energy Dispute Resolution
• Energy Environmental
• Energy Finance
• Energy Marketing & Trading
• Energy Projects
• Energy Regulatory
• Energy Renewables & Sustainable Development
• Energy Transactions
• Environmental Compliance Counseling
• Environmental Litigation
• Environmental Transactions
• Environmental, Health & Safety
• ERISA & Other Employee Benefits Litigation
• ERISA Plan Assets, Employer Securities & Use of Institutional Fiduciaries
• Executive Compensation
• False Claims Act & Qui Tam Defense
• Federal and State Wage-Hour Counseling & Litigation
• Federal Circuit & IP Appeals
• Financial & Commercial Fraud
• Financial Products Litigation
• Financial Services
• Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Counseling & Defense
• Franchising & Distribution
• Fund Structuring & Fund Services
• Global Infrastructure & Project Finance
• Government Contracts Counseling & Litigation
• Government Regulation
• Health Care
• Health Care Compliance Counseling & Regulatory Advice
• Health Care Finance & Financial Products
• Health Care Litigation & Government Investigations Defense
• Health Care Transactions
• Hospitality
• Insurance
• Insurance Recovery
• Intellectual Property
• Intellectual Property Crimes
• Internal Investigations, Corporate Compliance Programs & Employee Misconduct
• International Taxation
• International Trade & National Security
• Issues & Appeals
• ITC Section 337
• Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances
• Labor & Employment
• Labor & Employment Health Care Law
• Lending
• Licensing & Technology Transactions
• Life Sciences
• M&A Transactions
• Medical Devices
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Mergers & Acquisitions Taxation
• Metals & Mining
• NLRB Proceedings & Appeals
• Noncompetition, Confidentiality, Trade Secret & Employee Raiding
• Patent Litigation
• Patent Prosecution & IP Counseling
• Pharmaceuticals
• Privacy & Data Security
• Private Equity
• Private Equity / Real Estate Taxation
• Product Liability Litigation
• Public Corruption Investigations
• Railway Labor Act
• Real Estate
• Real Estate & Property Companies
• Real Estate Capital Markets
• Real Estate Energy Development
• Real Estate Finance
• Real Estate Funds
• SEC Investigations & Proceedings
• Securities Fraud Class Actions
• Securities Litigation & SEC Enforcement
• Securitization
• Shareholder Derivative Actions
• Single & Multiple Plaintiff Employment Litigation
• State & Local Taxation
• State Attorneys General Investigations & Litigation
• Structured & Derivative Products
• Tax
• Tax Audits & Controversies
• Telecommunications
• Trademarks, Unfair Competition & Copyrights
• Trial Litigation in Federal & State Courts
• Venture Capital & Private Investment

Published Works

• Health Care Compliance and Enforcement Update, 2012
• CFPB and FTC Agree to Coordinate Enforcement and Regulatory Efforts, 2012
• Supreme Court's Arbitration Opinion in CompuCredit Corp. Underscores Importance of CFPB's Upcoming Review of Arbitration Clauses, 2012
• Chicago Office, 2012
• NLRB Extends Date For Mandatory Postings to April 30, 2012, 2012
• Labor Board Purports to Invalidate Class Action Waivers in Employment Arbitration Agreements, 2012
• TARP and SBLF Repayments by Bank Holding Companies, 2011
• "Universal Rule": Trademark Licenses Not Assignable in Bankruptcy Absent Express Authorization, 2011
• Do Compounding Pharmacies "Live in Sin"? The FDA's Assertion of Enforcement Authority Over Pharmacy Compounding, and Two Courts' Efforts to Bless the Practice, 2011
• Delaware Chancery Court Reviews Advance Notice Provisions, contributor, The Corporate Governance Advisor, 2011
• CompuCredit Corp. v. Greenwood: The Supreme Court Revisits Binding Arbitration Clauses in the Consumer Finance Context, 2011
• Antitrust Alert: Recent U.S. Cases May Allow New Antitrust Challenges to Foreign Conduct, 2011
• NLRB Issues Controversial Decision on Standard for Unit Appropriateness Determinations, 2011
• The Down Economy: Special Negotiating and Diligence Items to Consider, contributor, Deal Lawyers, 2011
• Proposed FDA Regulations to Require "Chain Restaurants" to Post Nutrition Information, 2011
• Health Care Compliance and Enforcement Update, 2011
• NLRB Issues Rule Mandating Notices Informing Employees About Rights to Organize, 2011
• SBLF Capital—Now or Never, 2011
• IRS Provides Guidance Regarding Written Post-Issuance Compliance Procedures for Tax-Exempt Bonds, 2011
• Pleading to the Promised Land: The Growing Circuit Split Over Whether Plaintiffs Must Provide Proof to Invoke CAFA’s Local Controversy Exception, Class Action Litigation, 2011
• IRS TEB Publishes Final Report on Post-Issuance Compliance Survey, 2011
• CFPB Releases Investigation and Adjudication Rules—September 26, 2011 Comment Deadline, 2011
• D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Vacates Proxy Access Rule, 2011
• SEC's Final Whistleblower Rules Provide Important Incentives for Effective Corporate Compliance Programs, 2011
• CFPB Announces Examination Process for Large Banks Begins July 21, 2011
• Antitrust Alert: U.S. Agencies Announce Final Rules and Revised Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Form, 2011
• CFPB's Non-Bank Supervision Authority: Is Your Company a "Larger Participant"?, 2011
• CFPB Identifies Preliminary List of Transferred Rules, 2011
• Value Appreciation Instruments in FDIC-Assisted Acquisitions, 2011
• New HEA Regulations Signal Major Changes in the Regulatory Landscape for Admission and Financial Aid Officers, 2011
• A Dangerous Game: State and Local Taxing Authorities Using Outside Auditors on a Contingent-Fee Basis, Jones Day State Tax Return, 2011
• Medicare and the Settling Tort Defendant, Practice Perspectives: Product Liability & Tort Litigation, 2011
• Facebook, Twitter, and Social Media in the Workplace—Is The NLRB Your "Friend"?, 2011
• Interlocutory appeals set jurisdictional traps, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2011
• Federal Reserve Board Proposal for "Ability to Repay" Regulation Opens Comment Period Through July 22, 2011, 2011
• U.S. Supreme Court Finds FAA Preempts State Rule that Denied Enforcement of Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreements, 2011
• Capital for Banks from the Treasury's Small Business Lending Fund—Apply by May 16 and Consider Terms Before Closing, 2011
• Federal Criminal Investigations of Lawyers: Risks and Consequences, Practising Law Institute., 2011
• Does Dodd-Frank Provide the Seeds to Unravel Concepcion in Consumer Financing Transactions?, 2011
• In re Leslie Controls, Inc.: The Delaware Bankruptcy Court Weighs In on the Common-Interest Doctrine, Jones Day Business Restructuring Review (Nov/Dec 2010); reprinted in Pratt's Journal of Bankruptcy Law, 2011
• Antitrust Alert: U.S. Announces New Effort to Uncover Gasoline Price "Fraud", 2011
• OCC Reaches Settlement with Bank Mortgage Servicers, 2011
• EPA Proposes New Cooling Water Intake Structure Standards, 2011
• Criminal Actions Against Failed Bank Executives, 2011
• Cost-Benefit Consideration in Regulating Debt Protection Products, 2011
• Does Failure to Issue a Written Litigation Hold Amount to Negligence?, 2011
• Cooperate, or Else: The Seventh Circuit's Electronic Discovery Pilot Program, Law Bulletin Publishing Company, 2011
• In re Washington Mutual, Inc.: Delaware Bankruptcy Court Limits Debtors’ Release of Third Parties, 2011
• U.S. Supreme Court Rules That a Drug’s Adverse Event Reports May be Material to Investors Even Though not "Statistically Significant", 2011
• EPA Proposes Hazardous Air Pollutant Emission Limits for Electric Generating Units, 2011
• Supreme Court Rules That FLSA's Anti-Retaliation Provision Covers Oral Complaints, 2011
• CFPB to Play Significant Role Under Foreclosure Settlement Proposal, 2011
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Newly Established Supervisory and Enforcement Authorities Require Senate-Confirmed Director, 2011
• Federal Reserve Board Yields to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Proposed Mortgage Disclosure Rules, 2011
• Supreme Court Defers to Federal Reserve in Declining to Read 2009 Credit CARD Act Policies into Pre-Act Notices, 2011
• SEC Adopts Final "Say-on-Pay" Rules, 2011
• U.S. Treasury's New "Consumer Inquiry and Complaint Database": How Will It Affect Civil Litigation?, 2011
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Memorandum of Understanding Is a First Step Toward Efficiency, 2011
• Federal Reserve Board Revises Mortgage Disclosure Requirements Under the Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act of 2008, 2011
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Identifies Initial Priorities and Appoints Head of Enforcement, 2010
• SEC Proposes Rules for New Whistleblower Program, 2010
• Fully Insured Group Health Plans May No Longer Provide Discriminatory Benefits, 2010
• Middle Market Lending - Traits and Trends, The Practical Law Journal, 2010
• Labor & Employment Alert: NLRB Orders Daily Compound Interest on Backpay Awards, 2010
• Are The Claims of Convertible Debt Holders at Risk in Bankruptcy? Pratt's Journal of Bankruptcy Law, 2010
• Non-Practicing Entities and Pre-Litigation Considerations, Practicing Law Institute Patent Litigation 2010, 2010
• Implications of Recent Labor Unrest for MNCs Operating or Investing in China, 2010
• SEC Adopts Final Rules Facilitating Shareholder Nominations of Directors, 2010
• Antitrust Alert: Federal Trade Commission Proposes to Expand Information Provided with HSR Premerger Notification, 2010
• Claims and Appeals Procedures: New Internal and External Review Requirements, 2010
• From war-torn Uganda to Uncertain Fate in Chicago, Chicago Sun-Times, 2010
• Pro bono projects inspire workers, help nonprofits; Corporations don 'good citizen' hats during tough times, Chicago Tribune, On The Job, 2010
• Thou Shalt Not Exclude, Rescind, or Limit: Agencies Release Regulations Implementing "Patient's Bill of Rights", 2010
• Labor & Employment Alert: New Process Steel, L.P. v. NLRB: Supreme Court Invalidates Hundreds of Decisions Issued by Two-Member Board, 2010
• It's All About the Team, Chicago Lawyer, Vol. 33, No. 6, 2010
• The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same: Is It Worth Maintaining Grandfathered Status Under the New Health Care Law?, 2010
• Health Care Reform Raises the Stakes for Tax-Exempt Hospitals, 2010
• EPA Proposes Sweeping Regulation for Coal Ash Disposal, 2010
• Climate Change Regulation Via the Clean Air Act: EPA's New Greenhouse Gas Rule for Facilities, 2010
• Will U.S. Supreme Court, in Levin v. Commerce Energy, Expand or Restrict State Taxpayers’ Access to Federal Forum? Jones Day State Tax Return, 2010
• Close Scrutiny of Breakup Fees in Bankruptcy Asset Sales Continues, 2010
• Labor & Employment Alert: Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Lewis v. City of Chicago, 2010
• Labor & Employment Alert: Federal Government Contractors Must Post Notice of Employee Rights to Organize, 2010
• Coming of Age: Extended Health Coverage for Children to Age 26, 2010
• Massachusetts District Court Finds Janitorial Franchisees are Employees, Not Independent Contractors, 2010
• The Early Retiree Reinsurance Program—U.S. Employers To Line Up for $5 Billion Pool of Federal Funds, 2010
• Time for Immediate Decisions: Income Tax Exclusion for Coverage of Adult Children, 2010
• Climate Change Litigation, 2010
• EPA Delays Greenhouse Gas Permits for Manufacturing Plants, 2010
• EPA Proposes to Add Oil and Natural Gas, Carbon Sequestration, and Fluorinated Gas-Emitting Facilities to Greenhouse Gas Reporting System, 2010
• Wage and Hour Compliance: Key Issues Affecting the Hospitality Industry, 2010
• COBRA Strike 3: Another Extension of COBRA Subsidy, 2010
• The National Labor Relations Board's Authority to Influence U.S. Labor Policy Through Rulemaking and Other Methods, 2010
• In re Sprint Nextel Corp.: The Seventh Circuit Says "No" to Hedging in Class Actions, 2010
• SEC Issues Guidance on Disclosures Related to Climate Change, 2010
• New Regulations for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits: It's Complicated!, 2010
• A Judicial Primer on Litigation Holds, 2010
• Earnings Releases: Securities Law Considerations, 2010
• No Right to Jury Trial in Bankruptcy Turnover Litigation, 2010
• In re Skuna River Lumber, LLC: Professionals Assisting in Bankruptcy Asset Sales Take Note, 2010
• Wage and Hour Compliance: Key Issues Affecting the Healthcare Industry, American Hospital Association and American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration, 2009
• Investors' Rights When a Fund or Its General Partner Goes Bankrupt, PREA Quarterly, 2009
• A Privacy Primer for Corporate Counsel, Thomson Reuters/Aspatore, 2009
• Illinois Attorney General Reaches Settlement with Diagnostic Centers in Connection with Alleged Violations of Illinois Anti-Kickback, False Claims, and Consumer Fraud Laws, 2009
• ALERT: President Obama Signs First Bill: Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, 2009
• Straight and Narrow Amnesty Programs in Michigan and Illinois, Jones Day State Tax Return, 2008
• Illinois Appellate Court Continues to Wrestle With Liquidation Exception for "Business Income," Jones Day State Tax Return, 2007
• Illinois Appellate Court Blows Whistle On Whistleblower Suite For Use Taxes, Jones Day State Tax Return, 2007
• Update: Higher Authority on Illinois Liquidation Exception to "Business Income," Jones Day State Tax Return, 2007
• Illinois Appellate Court Decision Limits Liquidation Exception to Definition of Business Income, Jones Day State Tax Return, 2006
• Chicago Trial Practice, 2006
• Post-Service Flight Wins Illinois Fight Over Interstate Commerce Exemption, Jones Day State Tax Return, 2006
• Internet Use Tax Whistleblower Litigation Continues in Illinois, Jones Day State Tax Return, 2006
• Illinois Court Rules Reliance On Outside Accountant Does Not Necessarily Abate Penalty, State Tax Return Newsletter, 2006
• Illinois Appellate Court Holds that Corporation’s Reliance on Accountant to Determine Estimated Quarterly Tax Payments Was Not Reasonable Cause, 2005
• The Effects of Estradiol on Avoidance Learning in Ovariectomized Adult Rats, Integrative Physiological & Behavioral Science, Vol. 39 No. 3, pp. 192-206, 2004

Representative Cases

• 3D Systems acquires Z Corporation and Vidar Systems , (2011)
• 3D Systems defends against antitrust and patent infringement action , (2010)
• 99 Cent Only Stores seeks advice in connection with its national real estate portfolio
• A.M. Castle negotiates lease and construction contract for corporate headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois
• ABA Plan Committee seeks advice on fiduciary and plan issues , (2009)
• Abbott acquires Facet Biotech for $722 million , (2010)
• Abbott and TAP Pharmaceutical defend against Average Wholesale Price (AWP) litigation , (2009)
• Abbott favorably settles patent infringement action involving crystal form of terazosin hydrochloride , (2009)
• Abbott files patent infringement action against Zydus regarding DEPAKOTE® , (2009)
• Abbott Labs achieves dismissal from the federal district court of all claims in reverse race discrimination lawsuit , (2009)
• Abbott Labs acquires Advanced Medical Optics for $2.8 billion , (2009)
• Abbott Labs acquires BASF Pharma , (2009)
• Abbott Labs acquires Visiogen in a $400 million private company merger , (2009)
• Abbott Labs and other pharmaceutical manufacturers successfully defend against Texas state court action alleging Medicare fraud , (2009)
• Abbott Labs and TAP Pharmaceutical favorably settle NJ class action claiming violations of Prescription Drug Marketing Act in pricing Lupron® , (2009)
• Abbott Labs completes debt tender offer in connection with acquisition of Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. , (2009)
• Abbott Labs defends against claims that its formula product caused premature infant's infection , (2009)
• Abbott Labs defends against claims that premature infant's brain injury was caused by infant formula , (2009)
• Abbott Labs defends against product liability suit involving infant's alleged consumption of Abbott nutritional product in North Carolina hospital , (2009)
• Abbott Labs defends against putative class actions and nationwide collective actions involving pharmaceutical sales reps
• Abbott Labs defends against putative statewide class action alleging denial of overtime, meal and rest breaks and other California Labor Code violations , (2009)
• Abbott Labs defends against Ven-A-Care's accusation of alleged Medicare fraud , (2010)
• Abbott Labs defends nationwide personal injury lawsuits , (2009)
• Abbott Labs defends product liability allegations that infant's injuries arose from consumption of Abbott product in Tennessee hospital , (2009)
• Abbott Labs obtains default judgment in product liability case when plaintiff fails to comply with discovery orders , (2009)
• Abbott Labs obtains favorable North Carolina Supreme Court ruling involving revocation of opposing counsel's pro hac vice admission to practice in pending products liability case , (2010)
• Abbott Labs obtains summary judgment in Pennsylvania wage class action , (2011)
• Abbott Labs prevails in putative nationwide collective FLSA action brought by pharmaceutical sales representatives , (2009)
• Abbott Labs pursues patent infringement action against Mylan pursuant to Hatch-Waxman Act , (2009)
• Abbott Labs sells Fact plus®, Signify®, and Abbott TestPack® businesses to Inverness Medical Innovations , (2009)
• Abbott Labs successfully defends against race discrimination claims filed by senior manager , (2009)
• Abbott Labs wins defense verdict in first pharmaceutical products liability trial involving Lupron , (2011)
• Abbott Labs wins summary judgment in multi-million dollar breach of contract action , (2009)
• Abbott Labs wins summary judgment in multiple count defamation lawsuit brought by senior manager , (2009)
• Abbott Labs wins summary judgment prior to ruling on class certification , (2009)
• Abbott launches Hatch-Waxman litigation against Banner Pharmacaps , (2009)
• Abbott launches patent infringement action against Anchen , (2009)
• Abbott launches patent infringement action against Impax , (2009)
• Abbott launches patent infringement action against Sun Pharmaceutical , (2009)
• Abbott launches patent infringement action against Teva , (2009)
• Abbott launches patent litigation against Sandoz , (2009)
• Abbott mounts nationwide defense against product liability suits involving antibacterial agent Omniflox , (2009)
• Abbott obtains approval of class action settlement , (2011)
• Abbott prevails in contempt proceedings to enforce injunction prohibiting Apotex from obtaining FDA approval for generic version of Depakote® , (2009)
• Abbott prevails in patent infringement action against Sandoz , (2010)
• Abbott pursues patent infringement action against NuPharm , (2009)
• Abbott pursues patent infringement action against Wockhardt , (2009)
• Abbott pursues patent infringement action under Hatch-Waxman Act , (2009)
• Abbott pursues patent infringement and related litigation involving HYTRIN® , (2009)
• Abbott pursues several Hatch-Waxman patent infringement cases over blood pressure drug TRICOR® , (2009)
• Abbott seeks infringement charges against Geneva concerning HYTRIN® antihypertensive drug patent , (2009)
• Abbott successfully defends against product liability claims asserted on behalf of disabled infant relating to misuse of hospital product , (2009)
• Abbott wins and sustains favorable judgment in patent infringement case involving drugs for epilepsy and bipolar disorder , (2009)
• Abbott wins patent infringement verdict after bench trial in Hatch-Waxman case involving anticonvulsive drug Depakote® , (2009)
• Abbott wins summary judgment in patent infringement action to prevent FDA approval of generic version of Depakote® , (2009)
• ABC Rail prevails in breach of contract action , (2009)
• ABM acquires The Linc Group for $300 million , (2010)
• ACI and MidOcean obtain dismissal of wage and hour class action brought on behalf of current and former Sales Consultants for Jenny Craig
• AcroMed Corporation defends against thousands of orthopedic bone screw product liability cases , (2009)
• Advantage Sales & Marketing completes sale to Apax Partners
• Advised Special Committee of Board of Directors of Rewards Network in $126 million acquisition of Rewards Network by EGI Acquisition
• Advocate Health & Hospitals obtains summary judgment in race retaliation claim thereafter limiting the issues through series of motions allowing case to settle for nominal amount , (2009)
• AEP secures FERC order disclaiming jurisdiction , (2009)
• AEP sells gas and coal-fired generation assets for $430 million
• AEP sells generation assets of subsidiary Texas Central Company
• Affiliated Research Centers successfully defends against trademark infringement charges , (2009)
• African businessman defends criminal ITAR case
• After School Matters retains Jones Day for pro bono services in labor & employment, intellectual property, and for transactions , (2009)
• Al Baskin Company reorganizes
• Alaskan legislator obtains favorable ruling from U.S. Supreme Court, narrows reach of honest services fraud statute , (2010)
• Albanian client from Kosovo wins U.S. political asylum , (2003)
• Albanian granted U.S. asylum on humanitarian grounds
• Albanian human rights activist granted U.S. asylum
• Albertson seeks advice on health and welfare issues , (2009)
• Albertson's negotiates industrywide multi-employer collective bargaining agreement , (2009)
• Albertson's seeks advice on fiduciary issues , (2009)
• Albertson's seeks advice on multiemployer pension plan funding , (2009)
• Albertson's seeks ERISA advice as a result of its workforce reorganization , (2009)
• Albertson's prevails in litigation when court would not allow Fleming to assign its supply contracts after bankruptcy , (2009)
• Albertson's seeks representation of plan sponsor , (2009)
• Alderwoods amends credit facility
• Alderwoods defeats class certification in collective action brought under FLSA in Pennsylvania , (2011)
• Alderwoods defends against non-compete obligations in Chapter 11 bankruptcy
• Alderwoods Group obtains credit facility and issues public debt to emerge from Chapter 11 proceedings
• Alderwoods negotiates collective bargaining agreements involving more than 20 Chicago facilities
• Alderwoods obtains credit facilities
• Alderwoods obtains dismissal of lawsuit alleging unenforceable noncompetition agreements , (2009)
• Alderwoods obtains dismissal of national FLSA exemption and off-the-clock class action
• Alderwoods refinances DIP facility
• Alderwoods refinances public notes
• Alderwoods successfully defends against union organizing petition
• Alexian Brothers Health System issued fixed rate bonds
• Alexx favorably settles trademark infringement dispute involving unauthorized goods
• Allegheny Energy acquires assets of Enron North America , (2009)
• Allegheny Health, nation's largest nonprofit healthcare company, files chapter 11 cases , (2009)
• Allegiance Healthcare files lawsuit against competitor LIG for violations of Lanham Act and state statutes in advertising latex rubber gloves
• All-Phase Electric Supply acquired by Consolidated Electrical Distributors
• Alon USA Energy acquires Edgington Oil from Apex Oil , (2009)
• Alon USA Energy acquires Good Times Store , (2009)
• Alon USA Energy acquires Paramount Petroleum for $407 million , (2009)
• Alon USA Energy subsidiary obtains $200 million secured standby letter of credit
• Ambac Assurance issues $278 million of Secured Floating Rate Notes in a Rule 144A and Regulation S offering by Hanareum International Funding Limited
• Ambac Assurance serves as credit enhancer in $475 million securitization of Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation leases and loans , (2009)
• Ameren acquires CILCORP for $1.35 billion , (2009)
• Ameren and subsidiaries solidify $2.1 billion package of credit agreement amendments and new facilities , (2009)
• Ameren Energy completes exchange offer for Series F Senior Notes , (2009)
• Ameren Energy completes project bond financing for acquisition of generation assets
• Ameren Energy issues $275 million of Senior Notes due 2032 in a Rule 144A and Regulation S offering , (2009)
• Ameren Energy issues $300 million of 7.00% Senior Notes due 2018 in a Rule 144A and Regulation S offering , (2009)
• Ameren obtains loan facility
• Ameren obtains summary judgment in action brought under Freedom of Information Act , (2009)
• Ameren participates in Illinois Commerce Commission electric power procurement plan proceeding , (2009)
• Ameren receives antitrust and regulatory approvals for Illinois Power acquisition , (2009)
• Ameren requests an increase in electric delivery service rates for AmerenCILCO, AmerenCIPS and AmerenIP , (2009)
• Ameren requests an increase in electric delivery service rates for AmerenCILCO, AmerenCIPS, and AmerenIP , (2011)
• Ameren seeks help with PUHCA compliance
• Ameren undergoes internal reorganization
• Ameren's $1 billion funding agreement between three Ameren Illinois utilities, Exelon, Midwest Generation and Dynegy which forms part of a rate relief package negotiated with the Illinois state legislature for consumers , (2009)
• Ameren's regulated subsidiaries obtain $800 million loan facility
• Ameren's unregulated subsidiaries obtain $1.15 billion loan facility
• Ameren's Illinois utilities win dismissal of case alleging manipulation of wholesale power prices
• American Baptist Homes of the West issues $106,580,000 revenue bonds, Series 2010
• American Commercial Lines defends against suit alleging violations under LMRA and ERISA
• American Commercial Lines obtains summary judgment in multi-million dollar retiree medical benefits case , (2010)
• American Commerical Lines is successful in collective bargaining negotiations with United Mineworkers of America, District 12, Local 2452
• American Greetings acquires Papyrus trademark and wholesale business , (2009)
• American Home Mortgage Servicing negotiates Texas headquarters lease , (2009)
• American National Bank provides credit facilities to automotive companies
• American National Power acquires Coleto Creek plant , (2009)
• American Steamship negotiates with American Maritime Officers , (2011)
• American Steamship negotiates with USW for successor agreement with operating crew of its great lakes fleet , (2010)
• American Water Works obtains expeditious regulatory approval for $8.1 billion acquisition , (2009)
• American Water Works obtains expeditious regulatory approval for $835 million acquisition , (2009)
• Amfac Hawaii files chapter 11 , (2009)
• Amsted Rail forms joint venture subsidiary with Faiveley Transport to produce and sell freight rail brakes , (2010)
• Amtran Technology prevails in patent infringement action against Funai
• Andrew Mellon Foundation develops defined contribution health plan , (2009)
• Anglo Irish Bank provides financing for U.S. acquisitions and construction projects , (2009)
• Aqua Bounty completes IPO of £74 million of Common Stock on AIM and Regulation S offering , (2009)
• Aqua Bounty completes subscription of new Common Shares by Linnaeus Capital Partners , (2010)
• Aqua Illinois issues $10.5 million of Series W First Mortgage Bonds in a private placement with NatCity Investments
• Aqua Illinois Water develops environmental management strategy
• Aqua Illinois Water obtains regulatory approvals to acquire water and wastewater assets
• ARAMARK defeats noncompetition lawsuit by former employer
• Archer Capital obtains loan facility for acquisition
• Arctic Glacier acquires California Ice for $190 million , (2009)
• Arctic Glacier acquires Koldkist Pacific Cold Storage, and K, H & P , (2009)
• Arctic Glacier acquires Tropic Ice Partners
• Arctic Glacier defeats class certification in Wisconsin state court antitrust case involving packaged ice industry , (2010)
• Arctic Glacier defends federal antitrust class action litigation involving packaged ice industry , (2009)
• Arctic Glacier manages environmental, health and safety compliance
• Arctic Glacier obtains dismissal of Kansas state court antitrust price fixing litigation , (2010)
• Arkla achieves dismissals of federal RICO suit and follow-on state suits related to gas contracts , (2009)
• ARRIS Group seeks contempt for violation of permanent injunction , (2011)
• Arter & Hadden retains Jones Day in its involuntary chapter 7 bankruptcy , (2009)
• Asbury Automotive issues $200 million of 8.375% Senior Subordinated Notes , (2010)
• Associated Materials acquires Harvest Partners for $407.3 million
• AstraZeneca obtains dismissal in class action alleging misclassification
• Asylum client wins asylum after ten month wait
• Asylum granted for Burkina Faso woman , (2009)
• Asylum granted to unaccompanied alien child pursuant to the The William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act
• AT&T wins summary judgment in patent case involving personal security systems and mobile phones , (2011)
• AT&T Broadband achieves nationwide settlement of class actions claiming that cable service late fees violated consumer fraud statutes
• Atlantic Realty Partners recapitalizes Illinois multi-family project
• Atlas Energy announces $1.7 billion Marcellus Shale joint venture with Reliance Industries Limited , (2010)
• Atlas Energy completes $600 million private placement of Common and Class D Units and acquires DTE Gas & Oil , (2009)
• Atlas Pipeline completes $1.3 billion sale of Common units in PIPEs offering , (2009)
• Atlas Pipeline Holdings acquires investment management business and certain producing oil and gas assets from Atlas Energy for $250 million
• Atlas Pipeline Partners acquires $1.85 billion Anadarko interests in Chaney Dell and Midkiff/Benedum Systems
• Atlas Pipeline Partners forms Marcellus Shale Pipeline joint venture with Williams Companies , (2009)
• Atlas Pipeline Partners sells 49% stake in Laurel Mountain Midstream joint venture to Atlas Energy for $403 million , (2010)
• Atlas Pipeline Partners sells Elk City System for $682 million to Enbridge Energy Partners , (2010)
• Audio DigitalImaging wins restraining order against Samsung for misappropriation of trade secrets , (2009)
• Avanath Capital Management forms Avanath Affordable Housing I to invest in portfolios of interests in existing Low Income Housing Tax Credit partnerships , (2010)
• B.S. Holding completes investment in New Jersey real estate , (2011)
• Babcock & Brown Direct Investment Fund forms $1 billion global fund , (2009)
• Baird Venture Partners invests in Coalfire Systems
• Baird Venture Partners invests in StartWire
• Balcor defends class action seeking windup of limited partnerships , (2009)
• Balcor dismissal affirmed by appellate court , (2009)
• Balcor Pension Investors resolves securities class action , (2009)
• Balcor Securities Company resolves securities fraud action , (2009)
• Baldwin Builders business undergoes chapter 11 reorganization
• Banc of America completes $240 million of Senior Notes in a public offering by ONEOK, Inc.
• Banc of America completes $350 million of Notes in a Rule 144A offering and registered exchange offer by ONEOK, Inc.
• Banc of America completes $400 million of Senior Notes in a public offering by ONEOK, Inc.
• Banc of America underwrites $237 million of Common Stock in public offering by ONEOK , (2009)
• Banc of America underwrites $402 million of 8.5% Equity Units in public offering by ONEOK , (2009)
• Banc One Capital Markets completes $40 million of debt securities in a public offering by Madison Gas & Electric Co.
• Banco Santander, BBVA, and Caixa Banco de Investimento finance thermal solar electric generating facility project in Nevada , (2009)
• Bank of America divests Balboa Life Insurance Company and Balboa Life Insurance Company of New York to Securian , (2011)
• Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs underwrite $225,990,000 bonds to Aurora Health
• Bank of America Merrill Lynch underwrites $569,830,000 Revenue Anticipation Certificates for Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. , (2011)
• Bank of America provides loan facility for Affinia Group Intermediate Holdings and subsidiaries , (2010)
• Bank of America provides loan facility for Midland Paper and subsidiaries
• Bank of America provides loan facility to Arclin Surfaces and Arclin Canada
• Bank of America provides loan facility to HHI Group Holdings
• Bank of America provides loan facility to North Star Bluescope Steel
• Bank One provides financing for acquisition of Tube City
• Bankamerica wins defense verdict in contract case for breach of warranties in sale of business , (2009)
• Baptist Health South Florida issues $800,000,000 Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2007 , (2009)
• Baptist Health South Florida offers taxable bonds
• Baptist Health South Florida receives variable and fixed rate bonds , (2009)
• Baptist Health Systems of South Florida receives $150,000,000 bond offering in connection with the construction of new hospital and renovations of an existing hospital , (2009)
• Baptist Memorial prevails in Sixth Circuit appeal of denial of motion to intervene in antitrust suit , (2011)
• Battelle Memorial issues $50 million 6.75% Series A Senior Notes
• Baxter International defends against multidistrict antitrust class actions involving plasma derived biological products , (2010)
• Baxter obtains antitrust clearance from FTC to sell injectable pharmaceuticals business to Hikma
• Bayer CropScience arbitrates against claims of contract indemnification and fraud relating to sale of company , (2009)
• Bayerische arranges financing for wind power project in Oklahoma , (2009)
• BBVA, Banco Santander, Bayerische Landesbank, and J.P. Morgan finance wind power project in North and South Dakota , (2009)
• Bear Stearns obtains summary judgment in contract case , (2009)
• Bear, Stearns Securities and Morgan Stanley Securities resolve securities lending dispute , (2009)
• Bearings manufacturer obtains $500 million credit facility
• Belkin prevails in ITC investigation regarding computer switches , (2009)
• Bell Microproducts acquired by Avnet for $594 million , (2010)
• Bell Sports successfully defends against claims of trademark infringement over bicycle air pumps
• Benford Capital acquires assets of Imperial Laundry Services
• Bernard Haldane Associates defends against Attorney General action alleging violations of Illinois Consumer Fraud Act
• BioMarin acquires LEAD Therapeutics , (2010)
• Black Creek forms Black Creek Mexico Residential Fund, LP , (2009)
• Blackstone sells downtown and suburban Chicago assets for $2.8 billion
• Blue Capital invests in a portfolio of seven office buildings in suburban Maryland
• Blue Chip Venture Company invests in Blue Gill Technologies
• Board of directors persuaded to overturn client's expulsion from Chicago International Charter School
• Board of Performance Transportation Services, second largest U.S. automobile hauler, reviews fiduciary duties to creditors and other constituents, stalking horse bids, and governance issues related to bankruptcy filings , (2009)
• Bob Creeden and Associates wins permanent injunction and damages in trade secret and copyright infringement settlement involving computer software
• BOC Group settles favorably in ERISA class action
• Boehringer Ingelheim defends antitrust litigation involving Mirapex® patents , (2010)
• Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals obtains dismissal of antitrust claims alleging sham litigation, brought by direct and indirect purchasers , (2010)
• Bombardier issues $1.1 billion of 6.125% Senior Notes in Rule 144A and Regulation S offering and concurrent tender offer for Senior Notes
• Bon Secours acquires Franciscan Health Partnership , (2009)
• Bon Secours finalizes outsourcing arrangements , (2009)
• Borden Chemicals files for reorganization
• Boscov's Department Stores completes successful going concern sale , (2009)
• Boston Market obtains favorable class-wide settlement in wage and hour action involving 6,200 non-exempt restaurant workers in California , (2009)
• Boyle Securities resolves securities fraud action , (2009)
• BP considers regulatory and contractual issues for Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline
• BP resolves case with CFTC alleging manipulation of propane market , (2011)
• BPI resolved action seeking to enforce rights as lessee of mineral estate
• Bridgestone acquires Bandag for $1 billion , (2009)
• Bridgestone Corp acquires Tainjin Kumho Tire
• Bridgestone defends against third-party environmental claim by neighboring property owner
• Bridgestone/Firestone acquires former naval air station site for distribution center development , (2009)
• Bridgestone/Firestone complies with environmental requirements of Connecticut Transfer Act
• Bridgestone/Firestone conducts investigation and cleanup at manufacturing plant using RCRA corrective action authority
• Bridgestone/Firestone constructs $400 million state-of-the-art tire manufacturing plant in Aiken, South Carolina
• Bridgestone/Firestone defends against Michelin antitrust litigation involving commercial truck tires , (2009)
• Bridgestone/Firestone defends against NLRB case involving withdrawal of recognition of union
• Bridgestone/Firestone develops and implements clean air compliance strategies
• Bridgestone/Firestone develops environmental management program for retail stores
• Bridgestone/Firestone efficiently manages portfolio of Superfund sites , (2009)
• Bridgestone/Firestone negotiates build-to-suit lease for an 858,000-square-foot distribution facility in Polk County, Iowa
• Bridgestone/Firestone negotiates collective bargaining and strike activity with union
• Bridgestone/Firestone negotiates final settlement with USWA and dismisses unfair labor practice charges , (2009)
• Bridgestone/Firestone prevails in dispute against striking employees seeking unemployment benefits while on strike , (2009)
• Bridgestone/Firestone sells 2.2 million-square-foot manufacturing facility in Decatur, Illinois
• Bridgestone/Firestone settles Lanham Act litigation with Goodyear over tire advertising , (2009)
• Bridgestone/Firestone wins trial verdict in tax refund suit against U.S. government , (2009)
• Brockway Moran sells portfolio company MWI Holdings to affiliate of Genstar Capital , (2011)
• Bronson Methodist Hospital bonds underwritten by Citigroup Global Market
• BT Commercial Corporation serves as agent in Levitz restructuring , (2009)
• Buckeye Egg Farm successfully defends against OSHA citation based on alleged fire and explosion hazards , (2009)
• Bulkmatic Transport opposes nationwide union organizing drive by Teamsters
• Bunge and Solazyme establish framework for joint venture in Brazil to make oil from sugar cane juice and algae
• Bunge and Solazyme to jointly develop process for making oil from sugar cane juice and algae
• Bunge enters into $48 million synthetic lease for rail cars
• Bunge finances $40 million acquisition of rail cars , (2009)
• Bunge finances $72 million acquisition of rail cars , (2009)
• Burlington Industries acquired by WL Ross through bankruptcy buyout for $615 million , (2009)
• Burlington Industries, nation's oldest textile manufacturer, files for bankruptcy , (2009)
• Cablevision defends against wage and hour class action under FLSA and state law
• Cablevision Systems Corporation receives successful verdict in TW, Inc. adversary proceeding
• Cabot to divest its Supermetals business for $400 million , (2011)
• Cain Brothers underwrites $132,660,000 bonds for Sanford Health
• CalEast acquires $800 million, 90-property air cargo facility portfolio , (2009)
• CalEast acquires 35-property Canadian and U.S. truck terminal portfolio
• CalEast acquires CenterPoint Properties Trust for $3.4 billion , (2009)
• CalEast and Gazeley joint venture restates and extends financing with Eurohypo
• CalEast forms joint venture to develop four parcels in California
• CalEast forms multiple joint ventures
• CalEast Global Logistics completes $2.5 billion reorganization of U.S. and European industrial platform , (2010)
• CalEast sells 200-property warehouse/distribution portfolio for $1.4 billion
• CalPERS and LaSalle acquire an industrial portfolio and an office building , (2009)
• Calumet Heritage Partnership seeks to acquire steel plant structures for its Steel Heritage Project
• Cameroonian client wins U.S. asylum
• Cameroonian political activist wins U.S. asylum , (2009)
• Canaccord Genuity underwrites follow-on public offering of Common Stock by GenMark Diagnostics
• Capmark Financial Group forms Capmark UK Realty Partners , (2009)
• Cardinal Health granted antitrust clearance for $490 million Enturia acquisition , (2009)
• Cardinal Industries files for chapter 11 , (2009)
• Cardno acquires TBE Group
• Cardno acquires WRG Design
• Cardno Limited acquires Emerging Markets Group , (2009)
• CareerBuilder successfully resolves FLSA collective action
• Carreras, Kestner & Co. acquire Hilite Industries , (2009)
• Cascades considers environmental issues in issuing Senior Notes worth $325 million
• Cascades subsidiary finances paper mill located in Niagara Falls, New York
• Castle & Cooks seeks advice on multiemployer pension plan funding and withdrawal liability issues , (2009)
• Catellus redevelops former Glenview Naval Air Station site
• CB Richard Ellis European fund obtains subscription credit facility from RBS
• CB Richard Ellis forms CB Richard Ellis Strategic Partners Europe Fund II and CB Richard Ellis Strategic Partners Europe Fund III
• CB Richard Ellis forms CB Richard Ellis Strategic Partners U.K. Fund II and Fund III , (2009)
• CB Richard Ellis fund obtains portfolio acquisition facility
• CB Richard Ellis fund obtains subscription credit facility from RBS
• CB Richard Ellis funds obtain subscription credit facility from West LB
• CBaySystems completes reverse takeover of CBay and CBay's simultaneous acquisition of majority of shares of MedQuist, Inc., U.S. public company from Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (Philips) for $285 million , (2009)
• CBaySystems issues £12.7 million (US $25.2 million) of Ordinary Shares in an institutional placing and Rule 144A offering
• CCL Security Products pursues trademark, trade dress infringement over lock design , (2009)
• Celgene acquires Abraxis BioScience for $2.9 billion , (2010)
• Celgene files Hatch-Waxman suit against IntelliPharmaCeutics over Focalin XR® patent , (2009)
• Celgene files patent infringement charges against Actavis and Abrika over generic versions of ADHD drug Focalin XR® , (2009)
• Celgene files patent infringement suit against Barr Labs over generic version of ADHD drug Focalin XR® , (2009)
• Celgene licenses patents to Teva for marketing generic version of Focalin capsules and tablets , (2010)
• Celgene lodges patent infringement charges against Barr Labs over generic version of Ritalin LA® , (2009)
• Celgene pursues patent infringement litigation against Abrika concerning Ritalin LA® , (2009)
• Celgene pursues patent infringement litigation against KV Pharmaceutical concerning Ritalin LA® , (2009)
• Cellegy Pharmaceuticals defends against litigation involving unfair competition and other claims in licensing, development, and marketing of hormone replacement drug , (2009)
• Cellfish Media resolves several state court consumer class actions alleging unauthorized charging , (2011)
• CenterPoint complies with PUHCA 1935 requirements
• CenterPoint defends against CERCLA contribution claims related to Florida manufactured gas plant , (2009)
• CenterPoint Energy LDCs participate in state rate proceedings
• CenterPoint Energy Resources successfully defends against Superfund claims involving former manufactured gas plant facility in Bangor, Maine , (2009)
• CenterPoint secures regulatory approval for spinoff of Reliant Resources
• Central Baptist Village (Illinois Finance Authority) issues $23,285,000 revenue bonds, Series 2007
• Central Illinois Public Service Company obtains federal and Illinois regulatory approvals to form holding company
• Cerf Bros prevails on summary judgment against Columbia Sportwear's patent infringement counterclaims
• CFO and director of Career Education Corporation obtains dismissal of shareholder derivative and securities fraud class actions , (2009)
• Chadian journalist granted asylum
• Chamberlain Group and Link Door defend against product liability litigation alleging damages related to fire , (2009)
• Chamberlain Group files $2.9 claim against debtor Windsor Door
• Chamberlain Manufacturing establishes compliance with environmental regulations for storage and transport of certain lead-acid batteries
• Chamberlain Manufacturing obtains trial verdict in insurance coverage case involving environmental liabilities at ten waste sites across the U.S. , (2009)
• Charles Stanley completes institutional placing of £12 million of Common Stock and Regulation S offering by Bodisen Biotech, Inc.
• Chase Bank provides credit facility to Quality Dining
• Chemical manufacturer conducts internal investigation of sanctions violations and reports findings to OFAC , (2009)
• Chemtura plan confirmed and bondholders take majority equity stake in reorganized company , (2010)
• Chesapeake Midstream Partners agrees to acquire gas gathering assets in Marcellus Shale from Chesapeake Energy for $865 million
• Chevron U.S.A. sells petroleum products terminal in Big Sandy, Texas, and associated pipeline , (2010)
• Chicago attorney defends securities, fraud and conspiracy charges , (2009)
• Chicago Bar Association defends indigent defendants accused of felonies
• Chicago based client succeeds in federal income tax lawsuit
• Chicago Board of Trade resolves antitrust litigation claiming conspiracy to prevent Eurex's start-up futures exchange in Chicago from succeeding , (2010)
• Chicago Heights Steel dismissed from third-party contribution action involving industrial accident , (2009)
• Chicago Heights Steel favorably settles breach of contract action against automated equipment manufacturer , (2009)
• Chicago Heights Steel obtains summary judgment in fraudulent conveyance litigation , (2009)
• Chicago Heights Steel wins judgment over $1 million in breach of contract and fraud action , (2009)
• Chicago HIstorical Society completes $51 million public offering of Series 2006 Bonds by Illinois Finance Authority
• Children's hospital refines compliance program , (2010)
• Chinese spiritual leader seeks U.S. political asylum , (2009)
• Chrysler sold to Fiat-led "New Chrysler" after historic court proceedings , (2009)
• CIPS defends against lawsuit claiming exposure to carcinogens at former manufactured gas plant site caused cancers , (2009)
• CIPSCO merges with Union Electric, creating Ameren Corporation , (2009)
• CIT Group provides DIP financing for Sweet Factory , (2009)
• CIT Group provides exit financing for Sheffield Steel
• CIT Group recovers debt from Drug Emporium , (2009)
• CIT Group refinances Hussey Copper facility
• CITGO wins summary judgment and dismissal of multiple-count LMRA and WARN act lawsuit , (2009)
• Citicorp Leasing seeks recoupment of claim
• Citigroup conducts environmental due diligence for refinancing of Key Automotive
• Citigroup Global and Morgan Stanley underwrite bonds for Iowa Health System
• Citigroup represented in workout of equipment lessor , (2009)
• Citigroup to liquidate facility with Leasing Solutions , (2009)
• Citigroup underwrites City of Minneapolis bonds
• Citizen of Florida Hank Asher obtains reversal of adverse personal jurisdiction ruling in Michigan Court of Appeals
• City alderman defends charges of mail fraud and tax evasion , (2009)
• City of Chicago defends 4th Amendment violation charges brought by prisoners held without warrants , (2009)
• City of Chicago defends against class action alleging 4th Amendment violation during mass arrest at CHA building
• City of Chicago wins defense judgment in former employee's section 1983 action alleging sexual harassment by another city employee , (2009)
• City of Chicago wins reversal of district court ruling compelling non-party law firm to produce documents
• City of Chicago wins reversal of district court rulings certifying class and granting summary judgment on fourth amendment claims , (2009)
• Clairvue Capital forms $250 million real estate fund , (2010)
• Clairvue Capital Partners I invests in preferred equity of Phillips Edison Shopping Center REIT, Inc. , (2011)
• Clearlight Cream sells Bocchi Laboratories , (2009)
• Clearlight Cream sells Medicia Corporation , (2009)
• Cleveland Clinic acquires Medina General Hospital , (2010)
• Cleveland Clinic Foundation receives financing for ten story heart hospital
• Cleveland Clinic Foundation restructures systemwide debt
• Client charged with identity theft finds some relief through the discovery of mitigating circumstances , (2011)
• Client charged with two counts of forgery receives sentence of probation
• Client wins right to challenge vexatious litigant statue
• Clothestime and five subsidiaries reorganize
• ColdCypress acquired by division of Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A.
• Cole National negotiates credit facility for subsidiaries
• Colombian fleeing guerilla groups wins U.S. asylum
• Color Tile seeks representation of individual fiduciaries in class action lawsuit
• Colorado voters challenge constitutionality of Colorado's voting district map in U.S. Supreme Court
• Comet Systems acquired by Findwhat.com
• Community Memorial Health System acquires Grossman Imaging Centers , (2011)
• CompuServe defends against breach of contract class action arising out of membership registration process , (2009)
• Confidential client conducts internal investigation of possible pricing agreement overtures , (2010)
• Consolidated Natural Gas obtains regulatory approval for $8.3 billion acquisition by Dominion Resources
• Consumers Illinois Water defends against OSHA investigation involving discharged backhoe operator , (2009)
• Consumers Illinois Water obtains regulatory approval for merger of parent company with Philadelphia Suburban Corp
• Consumers Illinois Water wins dismissal in OSHA discrimination investigation of discharged backhoe operator , (2009)
• Continental Airlines involved in preference action
• Continental Airlines pursues breach of contract claim as adversary proceeding to bankruptcy of airline distributor
• Continental Automotive Systems favorably resolves issues in connection with effects bargaining pertaining to closure of Alabama facility , (2011)
• Continental Automotive Systems obtains ruling to have putative class action case regarding retiree medical benefits transferred , (2011)
• Continental Automotive Systems successfully negotiates with IAMAW regarding Newport News, VA facility , (2010)
• Continental Tire appeals judgment compelling arbitration of employee grievances , (2009)
• Continental Tire is successful against unfair labor practice charge , (2009)
• Continental Tire obtains favorable outcome in arbitrations involving USW
• Continental Tire obtains reaches favorable settlement in case asserting claims under ERISA
• Continental Tire successfully defends against unfair labor practice charges , (2009)
• Continental Tire successfully opposes organizing efforts by union , (2009)
• Contrarian Capital Management forms Contrarian Distressed Real Estate Debt Fund II, L.P. and Contrarian Distressed Real Estate Debt Fund II Offshore, L.P. , (2012)
• Corporate law firm defends against malpractice lawsuit relating to its prior representation of bank and trust company , (2009)
• Corporate official wins right to insurance company defense , (2009)
• Cortec Group completes sale of FFR-DSI to Olympus , (2011)
• Corus Bank provides $25 million construction and development loan for San Francisco high-rise condo project , (2009)
• Corus Bank provides $43.6 million construction loan for New York condo project , (2009)
• Corus Bank provides $70 million senior construction loan for a residential development in Central Park, New York City , (2009)
• Corus Bank provides financing for hotel, residential, retail, and parking project in New York City , (2009)
• Corus Bank serves as lender for the development of a Washington, D.C., 14-floor first class Hilton Garden Inn hotel , (2009)
• CPP Holdings finances Metris Companies acquisition , (2009)
• Credit Management Services pursues trademark infringement case over credit card reporting services
• Credit Suisse affiliate acquires Independence Wharf, a downtown Boston office building
• Credit Suisse affiliate acquires Washington, D.C., office building at 1099 New York Avenue, N.W.
• Credit Suisse First Boston underwrites £55.2 million IPO in the U.K. and Rule 144A and Regulation S offerings by Ark Therapeutics Group plc , (2009)
• Crédito Real issues $150 million of Senior Notes in Rule 144A and Regulation S offering , (2010)
• CTG Resources merges with Energy East Corporation in $554 million stock-for-stock merger , (2009)
• CTS Corporation responds to Homeland Security cost recovery action
• CTS defends against claims it contributed to TCE contamination in municipal well field
• CTS defends against patent infringement charges relating to automotive engine circuitry
• CTS issues $60 million of Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes in a Rule 144A Offering
• Cumulus Media launches exchange offer , (2009)
• CVS Caremark and pharmacy benefit managers win summary judgment in group boycott antitrust litigation , (2009)
• CVS Caremark defends multidistrict antitrust class actions alleging price fixing among PBMs , (2010)
• CVS Caremark wins motion to compel arbitration and dismiss retail pharmacists' price fixing claims , (2010)
• Cytodyne defends against consumer fraud class action involving dietary supplement containing androstenedione , (2009)
• Cytodyne Technologies successfully defends against claims and class certification , (2009)
• Daimler negotiates complex shared facility lease agreements in connection with integrated supply facility
• DaimlerChrysler AG forms joint venture with Metaldyne Corp.
• DaimlerChrysler AG sells Huntsville Electronics
• DaimlerChrysler in agreement with PowerWay
• Dana Corporation successfully reorganizes in U.S. and U.K. in "Deal of the Year" , (2009)
• Davidson Kempner largest bondholder in Hollinger bankruptcy
• Dayton Tire achieves major reduction of penalties following lengthy trial in OSHA matter regarding lockout/tagout standards , (2009)
• Dayton Tire defeats imminent danger injunction sought by OSHA , (2009)
• Dayton Tire obtains dismissal of OSHA allegations of ergonomics violations following 35-day trial , (2009)
• DDR acquires 107 shopping centers from Benderson Development for $2.3 billion , (2009)
• DDR completes $130.6 million public offering of Common Shares in forward sale
• DDR completes $245.7 million public offering of Common Shares in forward sale
• DDR completes approximately $350 million public offering of Common Stock , (2010)
• DDR establishes $200 million Controlled Equity Program , (2009)
• DDR establishes income-producing solar energy program with SunEdison , (2009)
• DDR forms joint venture with Blackstone Group to acquire EDT retail portfolio for $1.4 billion
• DDR issues $300 million of 4.75% Notes in public offering , (2011)
• DDR issues $300 million of 7.875% Notes in public offering
• DDR issues Common Shares in Controlled Equity Program , (2009)
• DDR obtains affirmation on appeal of dismissal of fiduciary duty claim , (2011)
• DDR successfully prevents being terminated as the manager of Coventry Real Estate Fund II properties , (2009)
• Decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals is remanded
• Deckers stops sale of counterfeit UGG® boots in New York
• Defense contractor defends obstruction of justice investigation related to False Claims Act qui tam lawsuit , (2009)
• Delnor-Community Hospital issues $59,090,000 variable rate demand revenue refunding bonds, Series 2008A
• Dendreon completes $229.9 million public offering of Common Stock , (2009)
• Dendreon completes $620 million public offering of Convertible Senior Notes
• DESA pursues litigation to enforce patent for motion-detector lights
• DESA settles favorably with gas heater manufacturer after filing suit for patent infringement
• DESA successfully defends against patent infringement claims involving Fresnel lens technology
• DESA, Home Depot, Lowe's, and Northern Tool prevail in patent infringement action involving tree trimming chain saw
• Detroit Edison forms holding company in compliance with PUHCA 1935 requirements
• Deutsche Bank holds claim in Spiegel's bankruptcy
• Diebold issues $300 million of Guaranteed Senior Notes in a private placement with Banc of America Securities LLC , (2009)
• Diebold obtains credit facilities and securitizes accounts receivables
• Diebold seeks advice in negotiating employment agreements in cross-border transactions
• Dignity Partners resolves securities fraud class action
• DIRECTV and others win noninfringement ruling before ITC and Federal Circuit , (2009)
• Discover Financial Services obtains corporate governance advice
• D-Mol sells intellectual property assets to Accelrys , (2009)
• Dominion East Ohio obtains $40 million increase in base rates, and applies for over $100 million in infrastructure improvements and meter technology , (2009)
• Dominion East Ohio seeks regulatory approval to exit the natural gas merchant function
• Dormitory Authority of the State of New York offers $32,330,000 bonds to finance improvements for White Plains Hospital Medical , (2009)
• Dovenmuehle Mortgage wins summary judgment on late charge claim and dismissal of overescrowing charges in class action
• Dow Corning Corporation reorganizes under chapter 11 , (2009)
• DP Partners seeks advice in connection with industrial distribution leases, land assembly, and negotiation of governmental incentives , (2009)
• DPL and subsidiaries obtain certification of exempt wholesale generator status of generating company subsidiary
• DSP Merrill Lynch completes Regulation S offering of $69 million of GDRs by Amtek Auto Limited
• Duchossois acquires 10-acre parcel of land in Dallas suburb
• Duchossois Group subsidiary, The Chamberlain Group, issues Senior Notes in Section 4(2) private placement , (2010)
• Duchossois Industries acquires AMX for $288 , (2009)
• Duchossois Industries acquires Heath-Zenith business , (2009)
• Duchossois Industries acquires Milestone AV Technologies
• Duchossois Industries merges with Arlington International Racecourse
• Duchossois Industries owed money in liquidation of National Jockey Club , (2009)
• Duchossois resolves EPA claims at Scranton army ammunition plant
• Duchossois responds to EPA CERCLA 104(e) request regarding Saco Steel Superfund site
• Duchossois seeks advice on qualified plan compliance , (2009)
• E.ON acquires Airtricity wind operations for $1.9 billion , (2009)
• E.ON AG's U.S. subsidiaries obtain SEC approvals under PUHCA 1935
• E.ON U.S. Capital Corp. completes tender offer for $273.8 million of outstanding Medium Term Notes
• E.ON U.S. obtains revolving credit facility , (2009)
• East Bay Community Recovery Fund obtains 501(c)(3) tax exemption , (2009)
• Eastern Company obtains injunction in action involving the manufacture of combination padlocks , (2009)
• Eastern Company pursues patent and trademark infringement action relating to luggage locks
• Eastman Chemical acquires Hercules' resins and rosins business , (2009)
• Eastman Chemical acquires TetraVitae Bioscience
• Eastman Chemical to acquire Solutia for $4.7 billion , (2012)
• Eastman Kodak settles favorably in patent infringement case involving online image storage technology and data management systems
• Eastman Kodak successfully defends against claims of patent infringement brought by Corveq involving digital image processing , (2010)
• EBS Pension seeks debtor representation to recover proceeds from demutualization of Principal Financial Group
• EBS settles fraudulent conveyance class action against dividend recipients
• Eckart America defends against OSHA investigation after fatal plant explosion and fire , (2009)
• Edison Brothers creditors' committee reorganizes nationwide retailer under chapter 11 , (2009)
• Edison Mission Energy sells Fiddlers Ferry and Ferrybridge coal-fired power stations for $2.1 billion
• EDS sells and leases back 20 properties in international portfolio , (2009)
• Eighteen year old pro bono client, diagnosed with autism and mild mental retardation, obtains appropriate education and related services
• Eighteen year-old refugee obtains asylum after years of violence in Somalia and Kenya
• El Paso restructures eight existing credit facilities and obtains new $3 billion facility
• Elder-Beerman Stores reorganizes under chapter 11 , (2009)
• Electrolux Home Products successfully defeats attempted trade secrets injunction
• Elite Labor Services settles favorably in complex wage-hour class action
• Ellison Technologies acquired by Mitsui and Mori Seiki , (2009)
• Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare issues revenue bonds, Series 2008A-E , (2010)
• Emanuel Medical Center issues $59,105,000 Revenue Certificates of Participation, Series 2007A and Series 2007B (The City of Turlock, California Health Facility)
• EMCORE issues $100 million of Common Stocks and Warrants in a PIPE private placement , (2009)
• EMCORE prevails in patent appeal affirming jury verdict of willful infringement and award of lost profits
• EMCORE victorious in Federal Circuit appeal of fiber optics patent dispute , (2010)
• EME obtains dismissal of federal suit alleging violations of Clean Air Act and related regulations , (2011)
• EME wins dismissal of putative class action alleging violations of Clean Air Act and state law , (2011)
• Emerson Electric sues for insurance recovery , (2009)
• Empire Level Manufacturing obtains summary judgment in antitrust lawsuit , (2009)
• Empire Today defends against putative wage and hour class action alleging violations under California Labor Code , (2012)
• Empire Today defends against putative wage and hour class action in California
• Employee of Prairie Farms Dairy cleared of allegation of price fixing , (2009)
• Encyclopedia Britannica defeats injunction motion in former officer's ERISA action
• Encyclopedia Britannica seeks advice on pension funding issues , (2009)
• Energy company signs ISDA agreement , (2009)
• Energy fund negotiates 20-year gas transportation agreement in connection with sale of pipeline
• Enogex and OGE Energy obtain credit facility
• Entrepreneur successfully resolves complex shareholder dispute in arbitration
• ePals acquires Carus Publishing , (2011)
• Epsilon/Westford Funds and affiliates defend against bankruptcy related claims , (2011)
• ERICO defends against class action arising from derailed train chemical spill , (2009)
• Essential Group obtains credit facility
• Estee Lauder defends against False Claims Act litigation alleging failure to collect and remit use tax on internet sales , (2011)
• Ethiopian political refugee obtains asylum
• Everything's A Dollar Creditors' Committee formed , (2009)
• Examination Management issues notes and enters into credit facility
• Executive of a national retailer avoids charges in DOJ investigation , (2009)
• Executive of a steel drum manufacturer acquitted of mail fraud charges , (2009)
• Executive of an international shipping company defends antitrust criminal investigation , (2009)
• Exelon and subsidiaries obtain SEC approvals under PUHCA 1935
• Exelon obtains regulatory approvals for merger with Public Service Enterprise Group
• Exelon seeks advice for IRS audit and compliance review
• Exide Technologies completes $241 million tender offer , (2009)
• Exide Technologies completes $675 million exchange offer of Senior Secured Notes for registered Senior Secured Notes , (2011)
• Exide Technologies completes rights offering of $91 million of Common Stock , (2009)
• Exide Technologies issues $675 million of 8 5/8% Senior Notes in Rule 144A offering; issues tender offer for Senior Notes; and amends and restates $200 million ABL lending facility , (2011)
• Exide Technologies obtains $495 million lending facility , (2009)
• Expedia, Hotels.com, and Hotwire, online travel companies, defend nationwide litigation seeking to extend hotel room rental taxes to their internet travel reservation services , (2010)
• Experian defends consumer class action litigation
• Experian develops, sells and leases back condo units in Schaumburg, Illinois
• Experian obtains dismissal of action under the Fair Credit Reporting Act in Utah
• Experian obtains summary judgment in Illinois Fair Credit Reporting Act case
• Experian wins summary judgment and affirmation from 7th Circuit Court
• Experian wins summary judgment in action brought under Fair Credit Reporting Act , (2009)
• FACIT.org seeks counseling to protect IP rights in the health care industry , (2009)
• Federal prisoner succeeds in appeal of drug dealing sentence , (2009)
• Federated CEO retains Firm to negotiate and draft employment agreement , (2009)
• Federated Department Stores and affiliates reorganize in chapter 11 , (2009)
• Federated Department Stores defends against class actions and government investigations of compliance with bankruptcy law governing reaffirmation agreements , (2009)
• Federated Department Stores form strategic alliance with Citigroup Inc
• Federated Department Stores wins summary judgment in former CEO's breach of contract claim , (2009)
• Federated sells Bridal Group division to Leonard Green and The Men's Wearhouse , (2009)
• Federated sells Lord & Taylor division to NRDC Equity Partners , (2009)
• Felician Services issues $20,000,000 Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds, Series 2008
• Felony criminal charges are successfully resolved for pro bono client
• Fenwal obtains reversal of $18M jury verdict , (2010)
• Ferro completes public offering of Common Stock , (2009)
• Fidelity Equity portfolio company acquires Opti-Flow
• Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance pursues commercial foreclosure actions throughout the U.S.
• Fiduciary Counselors seeks counsel on plan contributions as independent fiduciary of Northwest Airlines Pension Plans , (2009)
• Firestone Agricultural Products, a division of Bridgestone, achieves withdrawal of Iowa OSHA citations involving machine guarding , (2009)
• Firestone Building Products seeks product variance from California regulator to sell low-VOC bonding adhesive
• Firestone Building Products, a division of Bridgestone, achieves withdrawal of OSHA citations at Bristol, Connecticut facility , (2009)
• Firestone Building Products, a division of Bridgestone, defends against OSHA citations involving chemical process safety management at Texas plant , (2009)
• Firestone Natural Rubber prevails in Seventh Circuit appeal of summary judgment in widely publicized case under Alien Tort Statute
• First American Title successfully defends against putative class action alleging illegal kickbacks to attorney agents , (2009)
• First Oak Brook Bancshares considers environmental issues associated with borrower's collateral
• FirstEnergy acquires GPU, Inc. for $10.9 billion , (2009)
• FirstEnergy receives $57.47 million Smart Grid Investment Grant and related contracts , (2010)
• Fisher-Price defends against patent infringement action over baby monitors
• Flagstar Bankcorp appeals judgment denying insurance coverage , (2009)
• FleetPride acquires Heavy Vehicle Parts
• FleetPride acquires Midway Truck Parts
• FleetPride acquires Southwest Brake & Parts
• FleetPride acquires Springfield Brake, Premier Truck Parts and Premier Truck Parts of Joplin
• FleetPride defeats former employee's injunction action to invalidate non-compete agreement
• FleetPride defends against putative nationwide FLSA collective action
• FleetPride wins commercial arbitration and enforcement of former owner's non-compete agreement , (2009)
• Flying J prevails in collective action lawsuit alleging misclassification under the FLSA
• Focal Communications completes IPO for $129 million of Common Stock , (2009)
• Focal Communications issues $275 million of Senior Notes in Rule 144A and Regulation S offerings
• Former controller of Bally Total Fitness obtains dismissal of shareholder derivative action , (2009)
• Former officer of Nicor settles SEC enforcement action , (2011)
• Former state court prosecutor acquitted of conspiracy and obstruction of justice charges , (2009)
• Former VP Sales of Drummond resolves sales kickback case
• Fortune 10 company obtains dismissal of putative class action
• Fortune 500 company successfully resolves Title V air permitting violations without penalty
• Fox-Pitt assists First Busey in concurrent public offering and related PIPEs offering , (2009)
• Franciscan Communities receives tax-exempt bonds to refund and finance construction of nursing home , (2009)
• Francisco Partners acquires GE Global eXchange Services for $800 million , (2009)
• Francisco Partners portfolio company acquires Celarix
• Francisco Partners portfolio company acquires HAHT Commerce
• Freescale and Everspin defend against infringement allegations related to semiconductor technology , (2011)
• Freescale and Interphase defend against patent infringement allegations over semiconductor technology , (2011)
• Freescale and Motorola defend against patent infringement claims brought by Panasonic before the ITC , (2011)
• Freescale defends against claims of patent infringement relating to semiconductor technology , (2009)
• Freescale defends against ITC patent infringement investigation involving process for making integrated circuits , (2009)
• Freescale defends against patent infringement action brought by Advanced Data Access , (2012)
• Freescale defends against patent infringement action by Stragent over information sharing technology , (2011)
• Freescale defends against patent infringement action related to driving circuits for RAMs , (2012)
• Freescale defends against patent infringement action related to salicided MOS devices
• Freescale defends against patent infringement allegations brought by MEMTech over semiconductor technology
• Freescale defends against patent infringement claims by Optimum Processing Solutions over processor technology , (2009)
• Freescale defends infringement claims by Stragent over patents relating to CRC protocols in network processors , (2011)
• Freescale defends patent infringement claims by Stragent involving network processors , (2011)
• Freescale faces off with Keranos in patent infringement disputes over EPROM technology
• Freescale files patent infringement suit against ProMOS for semiconductor processes and circuits , (2009)
• Freescale redeems $400 million of Floating Rate Senior Notes in debt tender offer , (2009)
• Freescale and Motorola defend against patent infringement claims filed by Panasonic involving semiconductor technologies , (2011)
• Fruehauf Trailer files for chapter 11
• FTD acquired by Leonard Green & Partners
• FTD completes IPO of $40 million of Class A Common Stock , (2009)
• FTD seeks advice in calculating golden parachute tax
• Fullscope acquires RedKlay
• Fullscope issues notes and warrants , (2009)
• Galileo International acquired by Cendant for $3.4 billion , (2009)
• Galileo International acquires leading online travel service TRIP.com , (2009)
• Galileo International amends retiree medical benefits , (2009)
• Galileo International establishes a global stock option plan
• Galileo International revamps employee benefit structure , (2009)
• Gantos prevails in racial harassment trial
• Garwood Seed sells Golden Harvest Seeds to Syngenta AG of Switzerland , (2009)
• GA-TEK sells American Microsystems
• GE Aircraft Engines defeats attempt to certify class in nationwide FLSA wage and hour action , (2009)
• GE Aircraft Engines obtains favorable settlement in nationwide FLSA wage and hour class action challenging exempt status of work force , (2009)
• GE obtains summary judgment in all personal injury claims arising from catastrophic train crash , (2009)
• GenCorp defends against vinyl chloride product liability claims , (2009)
• GenCorp sells Aerojet-General Electronic and Information Systems , (2009)
• General counsel of affiliate of U.S. heavy equipment manufacturer avoids criminal EAR and OFAC charges
• General Electric obtains summary judgment in Amtrak "City of New Orleans" train crash lawsuits , (2010)
• General Mills prevails in arbitration involving union grievance seeking severance pay for former employees
• Genesis Health System issued bonds for hospital renovations and improvements
• Georgia Gulf completes successful debt-for-equity exchange , (2009)
• Georgia Gulf issues $500 million of Senior Notes in Rule 144A and Regulation S offering and related refinancing of credit facilities , (2009)
• GIC invests in Bronco Midstream Holdings
• GM defends nationwide class action challenging automobile lending practices , (2009)
• GM et al. defeat patent infringement claim involving internet operations , (2009)
• GM successfully defends against class action claiming breach of statutory duty to reimburse dealers for warranty work , (2009)
• Golden Harvest Seeds seeks declaratory relief to terminate member company and defends breach of fiduciary duty counterclaims , (2009)
• Goldman Sachs and Bank of New York are administrative agents to Calpine Corporation , (2009)
• Goldman Sachs completes IPO by FPC Capital I for $300 million of Cumulative Quarterly Income Preferred Securities
• Goldman Sachs invests in Russian Alcohol , (2009)
• Goldman Sachs underwrites Wisconsin Health bonds for new ambulatory care facility
• Goldman, Barclays, and Citigroup underwrite $95,740,000 refunding bonds for Carilion Clinic
• Goodrich defends against oppositions to trademark registration of color orange for fire sprinkler systems
• Goodrich ensures that internal solicitation for contributions to PAC comply with federal election law , (2009)
• Goodrich involved in antitrust litigation related to patent claims , (2009)
• Gould defends against claims at trial and on appeal for contractual responsibility for environmental cleanups at hazardous waste sites , (2009)
• Great American Management defends against litigation involving fraudulent conveyance and alter ego arising out of subsidiary's bankruptcy , (2009)
• Great Lakes Chemical challenges EPA decision to list TBP as hazardous waste
• Great Lakes Chemical negotiates environmental plan for former pesticide formulation facility
• Great Lakes REIT completes IPO of $101.6 million of Common Stock , (2009)
• Great Lakes REIT is sold to affiliate of Transwestern Investment Company
• Great Lakes REIT issues $37.5 million of Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares in a public offering
• Great Lakes REIT resolves shareholder action seeking to enjoin merger , (2009)
• Great Plains Natural Gas achieves PUHCA compliance for strategic expansion
• Great Western Industries acquired by John Henry Holdings , (2009)
• Greeting card distributor securitizes trade receivables
• Grupo T-Solar Global develops two photovoltaic power plants in Peru
• GXS obtains $75 million credit facility
• H&R Block wins motion to dismiss securities class action
• Hagemeyer settles DOL audit and class action
• Hansen defends against patent and copyright infringement charges by Hanamint involving patio furniture
• Hansen defends against patent infringement charges brought by Agio involving patio furniture
• Hansen International asserts claims of copyright and trademark infringement against DWL over lawn furniture , (2009)
• Hansen International pursues trademark infringement and unfair competition claims against L B International over lawn furniture , (2009)
• Harman International acquires Crown International
• Harman International Industries seeks advice on fiduciary issues , (2009)
• Harman International Industries seeks advice on fiduciary issues , (2009)
• Harris Corporation acquires Carefx for $155 million , (2011)
• Harris Corporation acquires Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems , (2009)
• Harris Corporation defends against patent infringement action over circuitry for high-definition televisions , (2011)
• Harry & David negotiates pre-arranged bankruptcy plan , (2011)
• Harsco completes $250 million public offering of Senior Notes
• Harsco completes $450 million public offering of Senior Notes , (2009)
• Hay Group enjoins competitor from using misappropriated confidential information
• Health care district resolves DOJ and HHS, OIG False Claims Act investigation
• Health care systems audited by IRS , (2009)
• Health system advised in pricing practices
• Health system investigations resolved favorably , (2010)
• Healthsmart looking into physician based prescription dispensing
• Henderson Global Investors purchases The Pointe at Chapel Hill, multi-family residential apartment community in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Henderson Global Investors sells Addison Park, a multi-family residential apartment community in North Carolina
• Henri Studio defends against New York copyright infringement case involving lawn statuary
• Henri Studio pursues breach of license agreement action , (2009)
• Henri Studio pursues copyright and trademark enforcement action relating to lawn statuary
• Hewitt Associates seeks defense of actuary
• HIG Capital invests in Ready Pac Foods
• High Road Capital acquires Advanced Sleep Medicine Services , (2010)
• High Road Capital acquires PANOS Brands , (2011)
• High Road Capital portfolio company affiliate acquires Transolutions
• High school student, suffering with severe depression and anxiety, finds a way to learn and is afforded the opportunity to graduate on time
• Highcross Group forms Highcross Regional U.K. Partners III and Highcross Regional U.K. Partners International III, L.P. , (2009)
• Highcross Group forms U.K. property fund to invest in regional markets throughout the U.K. , (2009)
• Hilton Worldwide Inc.-owned Waldorf-Astoria obtains voluntary dismissal in class action brought by banquet waiters , (2011)
• HNI completes $150 million private placement , (2009)
• HNI Corp acquires Paoli
• HNI Corp. acquires Hickory Business Furniture
• Home health agency makes voluntary disclosure following investigation , (2010)
• HomePlace sells off most of its assets , (2009)
• HON defends against patent infringement charges involving blow-molded plastic tables
• HON Technology defends against trademark infringement claims involving office furniture
• Hospital makes voluntary disclosure and repayment , (2010)
• Hospital senior executive defends allegations of paying kickbacks to physicians , (2009)
• Hospital Sisters Services issues $147,860,000 Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008A-B , (2010)
• Hospital Sisters Services issues $290,510,000 Revenue Bonds, Series 2007 , (2009)
• Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin complete registered exchange offer for $268.3 million of Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock and consent solicitation by Dobson Communications Corporation
• Houston's Restaurants defends against collective action under FLSA in connection with tip pool policy , (2009)
• Hudson Foods obtains favorable settlement in OSHA ergonomics case , (2009)
• Hunter Defense Technologies completes sale to Metalmark Capital
• Huron Consulting leasing representation
• Husky Energy issues CAD$1 billion of Common Shares in public offering , (2011)
• HXRUK II obtains acquisition facility , (2009)
• Hygenic Corp. settles favorably in trade dress case involving rights to color in exercise bands
• iBazar acquired by eBay
• iBiquity places shares with investor group , (2009)
• IBM and Dell defend against patent infringement charges involving hardware and software for displaying graphics , (2009)
• IBM answers patent infringement claims brought by Auburn University involving semiconductors , (2010)
• IBM brings suit against BGC for software over-deployment , (2011)
• IBM defends against infringement charges over computer mouse patent
• IBM defends against patent infringement allegations by CPUmate over heat sink technology
• IBM defends against patent infringement charges over detectors for defective floppy diskette controllers , (2009)
• IBM defends against patent infringement charges over updating e-catalog information , (2009)
• IBM defends against patent infringement charges relating to data management on computer networks , (2009)
• IBM defends against patent infringement charges relating to soliciting and receiving Internet donations
• IBM defends against patent infringement claims concerning electronic credit card transactions , (2009)
• IBM defends against patent infringement claims involving random number generators , (2009)
• IBM defends against trade secret and tort claims related to wireless networking project , (2011)
• IBM obtains dismissal in breach of contract and fraud action involving Y2K allegations , (2009)
• IBM obtains favorable settlement in arbitration alleging breaches of services contract , (2011)
• IBM prevails in sex and race discrimination jury trial
• IBM settles favorably in breach of contract action involving services agreement , (2009)
• IBM settles favorably in patent infringement case against Amazon.com involving data storage and presentation , (2009)
• IBM settles favorably in patent infringement case against Amazon.com involving electronic ordering systems , (2009)
• IBM settles favorably in patent infringement case involving PC docking stations , (2009)
• IBM successfully enforces e-commerce patents against Amazon.com , (2009)
• IBM summary judgment affirmed by 7th Circuit in case involving ADA's association discrimination provision , (2009)
• IBM wins defense verdict in San Jose workers' toxic tort litigation case , (2009)
• IBM wins dismissal of federal race discrimination lawsuit
• IBM wins summary judgment in defense of age discrimination claims against its cash balance pension plan , (2009)
• IFS Industries seeks patent advice for adhesives portfolio
• IL Department of Transportation defeats environmental challenges to highway construction , (2009)
• IL Department of Transportation prepares supplemental environmental impact statement for proposed I-355 tollway extension
• Illinois-American Water Company obtains ICC merger approval and cost recovery for Northern Illinois Water merger
• Illinois-American Water Company requests $35 million increase in base rates before the Illinois Commerce Commission , (2009)
• Illinois-American Water defends ICC action to condemn water utility assets
• Illinois-American Water obtains approval for rate increase
• Illinois-American Water seeks approval of inter-company agreement from Illinois Commerce Commission
• Illinois-American Water wins dismissal in class action alleging inadequate and unreliable service , (2009)
• Illinois-American Water wins dismissal of case seeking to enjoin construction of $50 million water plant , (2009)
• Illinois-American Water wins dismissal of case seeking to enjoin water main construction , (2009)
• IMG defends against litigation brought by former tennis star Andrea Jaeger alleging various breaches of contracts , (2009)
• Imperial Home Décor Group and five affiliated entities are restructured under chapter 11
• Industrial Bank of Taiwan arranges securitization to finance the expansion of Chi Mei Optoelectronics , (2009)
• Industrial Growth Partners acquires Lexington Precision from Aurora Capital
• Infrastructure Holdings acquires FNF Construction
• Institutional investor restructures $300 million hotel fund , (2010)
• Insurance broker defends DOJ prosecution , (2009)
• Interlachen Capital invests in Encampment Minerals
• Interlake defeats injunction alleging environmental endangerment at former steel plant , (2009)
• Interlake defends against patent infringement charges involving push-back rack systems
• International auto parts manufacturer defends DOJ antitrust investigation , (2009)
• International Automotive Components Group acquires Lear's North American Interior Systems Division for $150 million , (2009)
• International Automotive Components Group acquires Soft Trim for $134 million , (2009)
• International Automotive Components purchases Collins & Aikman assets
• International Coal Group completes three public offerings concurrently with two cash tender offers , (2010)
• International Coal Group obtains dismissal of complaint involving coal commission contracts , (2011)
• International food chain securitizes trade receivables
• International Harvester defends against suit challenging termination of two dealerships , (2009)
• International manufacturer successfully pursues breach of contract claims arising from purchase of manufacturing company , (2011)
• International medical device manufacturer represented in internal investigation for alleged improper billing practices and other False Claims Act exposure for billing services , (2010)
• International motorcycle manufacturer/distributor defends FCPA investigation and avoids prosecution , (2009)
• International oil field services company acquires worldwide technology and manufacturing operations
• International Paper Company seeks counsel on IRS audit and compliance review , (2009)
• International Paper opposes third party attempt to intervene in lawsuit to see confidential documents , (2009)
• International Paper resolves OSHA matter related to tank failure at Louisiana mill without citation , (2009)
• International retailer defeats qui tam complaint , (2011)
• International Steel Group seeks labor advice in acquisition of certain steel manufacturing and related facilities
• International Steel resolves Illinois environmental investigation and lawsuit , (2009)
• International Truck and Engine seeks advice regarding corporate real estate services
• Invensys plc sells Hoffman Air and Filtration Systems to Gardner Denver
• Investors Diversified forms open ended fund of funds , (2010)
• ITG subsidiaries file chapter 11
• IXE Banco issues $120 million of 9.25% Non-Preferred Non-Cumulative Subordinated Fixed Rate Notes in Rule 144A and Regulation S offering
• J.C. Penney seeks qualified plan compliance review advice , (2009)
• J.F. Lehman acquires Doss Aviation
• J.F. Lehman obtains credit facility to fund acquisitions
• J.F. Lehman sells AIS Global Holdings for $375 million , (2010)
• J.M. Smucker acquires International Multifoods Corp. , (2009)
• J.M. Smucker Co. acquires Jif and Crisco product lines from Procter & Gamble , (2009)
• J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Brokerage Services, LLC underwrite Iowa Health System bonds , (2009)
• J.P. Morgan Securities offers revenue bonds to National Healthcare Research and Education Finance Corporation
• J.P. Morgan Securities underwrites $150,000,000 Series 2008A revenue bonds , (2009)
• J.P. Morgan Securities underwrites $429,375,000 bond offering to Cleveland Clinic for heart hospital
• J.P. Morgan Securities underwrites bonds for building construction on Cleveland Clinic campus
• J.P. Morgan underwrites secondary offering of $180.5 million of Common Stock by Westar Industries, Inc., and Westar Energy, Inc. , (2009)
• J.P. Morgan, BNP Paribas and UBS underwrite public offering of $2.25 billion of PepsiCo, Inc. Senior Notes; J.P. Morgan and RBS act as dealer managers in concurrent tender offer for up to $500 million of Pepsico's 7.90% Senior Notes , (2010)
• Jeffboat, a subsidiary of American Commercial Lines, successfully negotiates with Teamsters Local 89 , (2009)
• Jefferies acts as financial advisor of Chipidea Microelectronica S.A. in the acquisition by MIPS Technologies, Inc. , (2009)
• Jefferies acts as initial purchaser and underwriter in $1 billion Rule 144A and Regulation S offering and concurrent $50 million public offering by Offshore Group Investment Limited and Vantage Drilling Company , (2010)
• Jefferies acts as initial purchaser in $135 million Rule 144A and Regulation S offering by Tempel Steel Company
• Jefferies acts as initial purchaser in $225 million Rule 144A and Regulation S offering and concurrent consent solicitation by Offshore Group Investment Limited , (2011)
• Jefferson County, Alabama files largest municipal bankruptcy , (2011)
• JEN Partners forms fund to invest in U.S. land acquisition and distressed debt , (2010)
• JFK airport negotiates environmental responsibility for international terminal redevelopment with Port Authority of NY , (2009)
• JMP Securities submits opinion on tender offer , (2009)
• JohnsonDiversey closes €50 million trade receivables securitization facility
• JohnsonDiversey Holdings issues $406 million of Senior Discount Notes in a Rule 144A and Regulation S offering , (2009)
• JohnsonDiversey Holdings issues $581 million of Senior Subordinated Notes in a Rule 144A and Regulation S offering , (2009)
• JohnsonDiversey Holdings sells 46% interest to Clayton Dubilier & Rice as part of $2.6 billion recapitalization , (2009)
• JohnsonDiversey Retirement Plan successfully defends against various ERISA claims concerning benefits under cash balance plan , (2011)
• Jones Day assists Family Focus, one of the nation's flagship family support programs, with elevator installation , (2010)
• Jones Day of Service goes global , (2011)
• Jones Day recognized as the Don Bosco Cristo Rey "Employer of the Year"
• JP Morgan underwrites $50,000,000 Iowa Health System Bonds, Reoffers , (2009)
• JPMorgan Chase acquires Washington Mutual Bank from FDIC , (2010)
• JPMorgan Chase Bank negotiates credit with Northwestern University
• JPMorgan Chase Bank obtains senior secured credit facility to obtain Quantum Foods
• JPMorgan Chase participates in sale-leaseback of 33 properties , (2009)
• JRK Birchmont Advisors acquires 17 multi-family projects in various U.S. states, and obtains related acquisition financing , (2009)
• Jury awards Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services nearly one million dollars from former sales agent , (2009)
• JZ International affiliate obtains bridge facility for acquisitions in Italy and Spain
• Kaiser Aluminum acquires substantially all assets of Alexco , (2010)
• Kaiser Aluminum and twenty of its subsidiaries emerge successfully from chapter 11 protection , (2009)
• Kaiser Aluminum negotiates various aspects of labor matters in bankruptcy
• Kaiser Aluminum obtains financing in emergence from bankruptcy
• Kenan Advantage Group completes NLRB trial involving wage benefits
• Kenan Advantage Group reaches settlement in wage and hour class action
• Kenan Advantage Group resolves disability discrimination and wrongful termination case , (2009)
• Kenan Advantage Group resolves wrongful termination case brought by Native American truck driver
• Kentucky Utilities Company completes $26.8 million tax-exempt offering of 2007 Series A Pollution Control Bonds , (2009)
• Kentucky Utilities Company completes tax-exempt offering of $16.7 million of 2006 Series C Bonds , (2009)
• Kentucky Utilities Company completes tax-exempt offering of $54 million of 2006 Series B Bonds , (2009)
• Kentucky Utilities completes a public offering for $50 million of Bonds
• Kentucky Utilities completes a public offering of $13 million of Bonds
• Kentucky Utilities forms holding company in compliance with PUHCA 1935
• Kentucky Utilities issues $16.6 million of 2006 Series A bonds
• Kentucky Utilities issues bonds in refinancing
• Kentucky Utilities receives $12.9 million tax-exempt pollution control financing
• Kentucky Utilities receives $2.4 million tax-exempt pollution control financing
• Kentucky Utilities receives $20.93 million tax-exempt pollution control financing
• Kentucky Utilities receives $7.2 million tax-exempt pollution control financing
• Kentucky Utilities receives $7.4 million tax-exempt pollution control financing
• Kentucky Utilities receives $96 million tax-exempt pollution control financing
• KeyBanc acts as placement agent in PIPE private placement of $14 million of Common Stock by Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd. , (2009)
• KeyBanc acts as placement agent in PIPE private placement of $40 million of Common Stock by Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp. , (2009)
• KeyBanc completes $18.7 million public offering of Common Stock by Kodiak Oil & Gas Corporation , (2009)
• KeyBanc completes $30.3 million public offering of Common Stock by Kodiak Oil & Gas Corporation , (2009)
• KeyBanc completes a PIPE private placement of common stock by BPI Industries Inc.
• KeyBanc completes a PIPE private placement of common stock by Westside Energy Corporation
• KeyBanc completes a PIPE private placement of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and Warrants by Minrad International, Inc. , (2009)
• KeyBanc completes a public offering of $50 million of Common Stock by Kodiak Oil & Gas Corporation
• KeyBanc completes IPO for $71 million of Common Stock by Warren Resources, Inc.
• KeyBanc issues $100 million of 6-1/4% Senior Notes in a Rule 144A and Regulation S offering by State Auto Financial Corporation
• KeyBank finances wind power facility in Idaho
• KeyBank provides term loan for medical REIT
• KeyBank sells distressed loans , (2009)
• KeyCorp conducts environmental due diligence on security offering involving Warren Resources
• KeyCorp corporate real estate services
• KeyCorp successfully manages environmental issues in branch bank construction
• Kiddieland defends against patent, copyright, and trade secret charges relating to plush toys
• Kindergarten child diagnosed with sensory integration dysfunction obtains all necessary services to allow him to succeed , (2011)
• Kirtland Capital acquires Instron Corporation , (2009)
• Kirtland Capital portfolio company merges with Roulston & Company
• Kmart Creditor Trust obtains settlements from former Kmart officers and auditors , (2009)
• Knight Ridder revamps its retiree medical benefits and establishes DB health accounts , (2009)
• Knight Ridder seeks advice on multiemployer pension plan funding and withdrawal liability issues , (2009)
• Knoll resolves dispute involving cy pres funds , (2011)
• Kodak, Motorola, Texas Instruments win and sustain summary judgment of noninfringement involving computer product patents
• Kos Pharmaceuticals favorably resolves allegations of antikickback violations and off label marketing
• Kraft Foods issues $500 million of 6.75% Notes in a public offering , (2009)
• KU Energy Corp merges with LG&E Corp. , (2009)
• Kyocera defends patent infringement suit by Imperium (IP) Holdings involving CMOS image sensor technology , (2011)
• LabCorp defends against nationwide litigation involving Pap smear tests , (2009)
• LabCorp defends against putative consumer fraud class action
• Laidlaw and five affiliates file for chapter 11
• Laidlaw International issues $406 million of Senior Notes in a Rule 144 and Regulation S offering and public exchange offering
• Laidlaw International secures new financing in connection with mortgages on over 100 owned properties
• Lakeside Energy and InEnTec create new company to help build a sustainable future for the chemical industry , (2009)
• Lam Research issues $900 million of Convertible Senior Notes in Rule 144A offering
• Lands' End disputes various copyright, trademark, false advertising, and unfair competition charges
• LaSalle acquires redeveloped brownfield Chicago Manufacturing Campus , (2009)
• LaSalle Bank negotiates secured credit agreement , (2009)
• LaSalle forms $205 million fund with TRS to invest in property in North America
• LaSalle forms £250 million private equity real estate fund , (2009)
• LaSalle forms Income & Growth Fund V , (2009)
• LaSalle forms joint venture to own and manage luxury hotels and resorts in the U.S.
• LaSalle forms LaSalle French Fund II
• LaSalle forms LaSalle Income and Growth IV and V
• LaSalle forms LaSalle Investment Company II
• LaSalle forms LaSalle Mexico Fund I, L.P. , (2009)
• LaSalle Investment evaluates environmental issues in acquisition of truck terminals and airport facilities
• LaSalle provides $107 million loan facility to Kehe Foods
• LaSalle provides $285 million loan facility to Associated Wholesalers for the acquisition of DiGiorgio
• LaSalle provides $95 million facility to Goldner, Hawn for acquisition of Transportation Corporation
• LaSalle provides acquisition facility to ArcLight Capital for AltairStrickland acquisition
• LaSalle provides facility to Kids Line and Sassy for acquisition of CoCaLo and LaJobi
• LaSalle provides loan facility to Bulkmatic Transport
• LaSalle sells Montevideo South Business Trust , (2009)
• Laser Golf settles breach of contract and fraud litigation , (2009)
• Latrobe to be acquired by Carpenter Technology for $558 million , (2011)
• Lawful resident petitions review of a removal order
• LCOR affiliate finances U.S. Patent and Trademark Office build-to-suit lease project
• LCOR Alexandria completes a private placement for $1.2 billion of Senior Subordinated Zero-Coupon Bonds to institutional buyers
• LCOR Alexandria completes a private placement of $580 million of Leasebacked Series 2001 SAVRS
• LCOR Alexandria issues $181 million of Leasebacked Series 2001 Fixed Rate Bonds in a Rule 144A offering
• LCOR obtains permanent injunction prohibiting former employee from commercial real estate purchase and development , (2009)
• Leapnet's management acquires its professional services business , (2009)
• Lee Ann Russo coauthors Chicago Bar Association article on immigration , (2012)
• Lehman Brothers issues $500 million of Senior Notes in a public offering by Southwestern Public Service Co.
• Lehman Brothers negotiates favorable class-wide settlement of mortgage lending litigation alleging TILA violations , (2009)
• Lehman Brothers obtains dismissal of class action against it and partnerships in Supreme Court of New York , (2009)
• Lehman Brothers obtains dismissal of New Jersey securities class action , (2009)
• Lehman Brothers resolves securities class action involving real estate limited partnerships , (2009)
• Lehman Brothers subsidiary defends against putative class action in Illinois relating to alleged improper charging of residential mortgage payoff statement fees , (2009)
• Lehman Brothers underwrites $400 million of Senior Notes in a Rule 144A offering by Enogex
• Lehman Brothers underwrites $517.5 million of Common Stock in a public offering by Xcel Energy , (2009)
• Lennar reaches favorable settlement in collective action filed under the FLSA , (2010)
• Lennox acquires Kysor/Warren division of The Manitowoc Company for $138 million , (2010)
• Lennox International issues $200 million of Notes in a public offering
• LeVaughn defends against copyright infringement charges involving architectural plans
• Levy Company wins summary judgment in collective bargaining agreement dispute with union , (2009)
• LG&E acquired by Powergen for $3.3 billion
• LG&E establishes $125 million receivables securitization programs for utility subsidiaries
• LG&E obtains $40 million tax-exempt pollution control financing
• LG&E obtains bilateral credit agreements with five banks totaling $185 million
• LG&E obtains U.S. regulatory approvals under PUHCA for acquisition of Powergen by E.ON
• LG&E receives financing for combustion turbines , (2009)
• Limited Brands wins Federal Circuit reversal in patent infringement appeal relating to candle tins , (2009)
• Linde Group settles litigation on cash balance plan
• Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers issues $67,170,000 variable rate demand revenue bonds, Series 2008A-B
• Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers issues $71,700,000 revenue bonds, Series 2007
• Loan workout planned for Northwestern Atrium , (2009)
• Loewen Group International and 870 affiliated entities file for chapter 11 , (2009)
• Loewen Group is audited for multiemployer pension , (2009)
• Loewen Group issues $200 million of Senior Notes in a Rule 144A offering and purchases $320.8 million of High-Yield Notes in tender offer
• Lomas Mortgage prevails in contract case over financing for major urban vertical-mall project , (2009)
• Lomas Mortgage wins summary judgment in multimillion dollar action alleging improper imposition of late charges on residential mortgage loans , (2009)
• Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities comply with requirements of Securities Exchange Act
• Louisville Gas and Electric Company completes tax-exempt offering of $60 million of 2007 Series A Bonds , (2009)
• Louisville Gas and Electric Company completes tax-exempt offering of $66.2 million of 2007 Series A and B Bonds , (2009)
• Louisville Gas and Electric obtains $10.104 million tax-exempt pollution control financing
• Louisville Gas and Electric obtains $128 million tax-exempt pollution control financing
• Louisville Gas and Electric obtains $22.5 million tax-exempt pollution control financing
• Louisville Gas and Electric obtains $25 million tax-exempt pollution control financing
• Louisville Gas and Electric obtains $27.5 million tax-exempt pollution control financing
• Louisville Gas and Electric obtains $35 million tax-exempt pollution control financing
• Louisville Gas and Electric obtains $35 million tax-exempt pollution control financing
• Louisville Gas and Electric obtains $41.7 million tax-exempt pollution control financing
• Louisville Gas and Electric obtains $83.335 million tax-exempt pollution control financing
• Loyola University Chicago completes a public offering of $27.6 million of Illinois Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds
• Loyola University finalizes sale of academic medical center to Trinity Health , (2011)
• Loyola University Health System acquires Gottlieb Memorial Hospital , (2009)
• Loyola University Health System integrates with Physician Foundation , (2009)
• LTV and Copperweld, leading integrated U.S. producers of steel, file for chapter 11 , (2009)
• LTV Corp negotiates labor benefits with the USWA
• Lubrizol wins noninfringement verdict on appeal in suit brought by Exxon involving oil additives
• Lucent extends financing to WinStar Communications , (2009)
• Lucent reviews contracts with Pacific Crossing
• Lucent Technologies purchases equipment and services from Vésper Sao Paulo , (2009)
• Macquarie Capital underwrites $26.2 million public offering of Common Stock by Tennessee Commerce Bancorp , (2010)
• Macy's subsidiary issues $550 million aggregate principal amount of 3.875% Senior Notes and $250 million aggregate principal amount of 5.125% Senior Notes , (2012)
• Madison Oil is acquired by Toreador Resources for $16.4 million
• Magnetic Specialty defends against patent infringement claims involving adhesive-sided magnets
• Mahle GmbH acquires Amafilter from ABN Amro , (2009)
• Mahle GmbH acquires Siemens VDO Automotive's air intake module and air filtration business , (2009)
• Major Japanese company bids (subsequently terminated) for a U.S. power company out of a Chapter 11 proceeding , (2010)
• Major lending institutions participate in $150 million loan workout for Jacor Inc. , (2009)
• Major property owner participates in sale-leaseback involving 53 properties
• Major university conducts investigation into statistical data disseminated by law school , (2011)
• Management of WIL Research seeks advice in connection with $105 million disposition , (2009)
• Marcus & Millichap defends against breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and indemnity claims , (2009)
• Marcus & Millichap defends claims in connection with sale of retail shopping center , (2009)
• Marcus & Millichap successfully obtains dismissal of action involving real commercial properties in favor of arbitration , (2009)
• Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services obtains affirmance from Seventh Circuit in commissions dispute with former real-estate sales agent , (2011)
• Mariner nursing home company defends False Claims Act case , (2009)
• Mason Corporation establishes compliance with various environmental regulations
• MathWorks defends against patent infringement case relating to software for modeling and simulating dynamic systems , (2009)
• MathWorks files copyright infringement claims against competitor AccelerEyes and AccelerEyes' resellers
• MathWorks files patent and trademark infringement claims against competitor AccelerEyes and AccelerEyes' resellers
• MathWorks prevails in patent infringement litigation , (2009)
• MathWorks prevails in patent infringement suit involving software for modeling and simulating dynamic systems , (2009)
• MathWorks pursues patent infringement case involving computerized system for accessing objects , (2009)
• MathWorks wins $7.5 million jury verdict in software copyright infringement and breach of contract case , (2009)
• Matsu acquires Morton Metalcraft , (2009)
• Mauritanian client wins asylum in record time , (2009)
• May Department Stores engages firm to draft employment agreements
• Maybelline defends shareholder action
• MBIA Insurance is secured creditor in Forum Health chapter 11 case , (2010)
• MBIA Insurance negotiates global settlement with Asian Art Museum , (2011)
• McDonald's successfully defeats class certification in putative state-wide wage and hour action , (2010)
• McDonald's wins dismissal of action for unpaid wages brought under FLSA and Pennsylvania law , (2011)
• McDonald's defeats class certification of 45,000 employees in wage and hour action , (2009)
• McDonald's prevails in appeal reversing $5 million jury verdict in AIDS discrimination case
• McDonald's wins appeal in case dealing with validity of waivers under OWBPA
• Mecox negotiates Chicago showroom lease
• Medco Research obtains dismissal of shareholder derivative action , (2009)
• Medco Research obtains summary judgment in securities fraud action
• Medcom pursues securities fraud and breach of contract action , (2009)
• Medical centers and universities counseled in compliance law
• Medical diagnostic manufacturer obtains dismissal in False Claims Act qui tam action , (2009)
• Memorial Health System issued $25,000,000 for new medical office building
• Memorial Health System remodels its facilities , (2010)
• Mentor wins summary judgment in Illinois product liability case alleging defective breast implants , (2009)
• Mentor's summary judgment award by Illinois court in silicone breast implant product liability action is affirmed on appeal , (2009)
• Mercury Finance files prepack plan , (2009)
• Merrill Lynch and Morgan Keegan underwrite Georgia Tech revenue bonds
• Merrill Lynch underwrites $450,000,000 bonds for Phoenix Children's Hospital , (2009)
• Merrill Lynch underwrites $450,000,000 hospital revenue bonds , (2009)
• Merrill Lynch underwrites $90,000,000 for Asante Health System
• Merrill Lynch underwrites bonds for Charleston Area Medical Center , (2009)
• Merrill Lynch underwrites bonds for Yuma Regional Medical Center
• Merrill Lynch, Cowen & Company and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette defend securities fraud class action , (2009)
• Mesa Airlines acquires America West in bankruptcy buyout , (2009)
• Metaldyne completes $65 million tender offer to purchase outstanding 10% Senior Notes and 11% Senior Subordinated Notes , (2009)
• Metaldyne files for bankruptcy protection , (2009)
• Methodist Healthcare and Methodist Healthcare-Memphis Hospitals issues $250,400,000 Revenue Bonds, Series 2004 , (2009)
• Methodist Healthcare issues $377,020,000 Variable Rate Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A-C (Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare) , (2010)
• Methodist Healthcare restructures outstanding debt , (2009)
• Mexican refugees granted asylum , (2009)
• Meyer Bergman acquires 50% stake in The Bentall Centre , (2010)
• Meyer Bergman forms €310 million pan-European retail real estate opportunity fund
• Meyer Bergman forms joint venture with Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan to purchase shopping centers in Czech Republic
• Meyer Bergman purchases Burlington Arcade, the U.K.'s oldest shopping mall, along with Thor Equities , (2010)
• Miami University of Ohio wins dismissal of $1 million personal injury action brought by former diving team member
• Miami Valley Hospital is issued $150,000,000 revenue bonds to fund capital expenditures , (2009)
• Michigan inmate prevails in Sixth Circuit appeal , (2011)
• Micromatic Operations favorably settles patent infringement suit involving assembly line operations , (2009)
• Micron Technology resolves patent infringement suit over semiconductor packaging for DRAMs , (2009)
• Midmarket national bank conducts internal investigation and resolves investigation of unlawful campaign contributions and false recordkeeping violations , (2009)
• Midway acquires Pitbull Syndicate , (2009)
• Midway Games issues $75 million of Convertible Senior Notes in Rule 144A offering
• Midwest Generation negotiates EPC and equipment supply agreements designed to control emissions of NOx, SOx and particulates at multiple coal-fired generating units , (2009)
• Midwest Generation obtains dismissal of two class action suits alleging damages from two Illinois coal-fired electrical generation facilities , (2011)
• Midwest Generation pares down Clean Air Act claim in DOJ suit , (2010)
• MobileMedia creditors' committee formed , (2009)
• Modis disputes claims of alleged trade secrets and enforcement of restrictive , (2009)
• Molex defends contribution claims for ground water contamination
• Mongolian client granted U.S. asylum to avoid police brutality , (2009)
• Monster obtains pre-action discovery to advance civil claim , (2009)
• Montgomery Ward files $5 billion bankruptcy case , (2009)
• MONY Life Insurance pursues several large commercial real estate foreclosures
• Morgan Keegan underwrites public offering of Common Stock by Triangle Capital Corporation , (2009)
• Morgan Stanley acquires 49% interest in Crescent Resources, a subsidiary of Duke Energy Corporation
• Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan Securities underwrite $125,000,000 Illinois Finance Authority Adjustable Rate Revenue Bonds, Northwestern University, Series 2008 , (2009)
• Morgan Stanley and Simon Property Group form joint venture to develop a portfolio of China shopping malls , (2009)
• Morgan Stanley closes $650 million private placement by York Enhanced Strategies Fund , (2009)
• Morgan Stanley forms joint venture with Lennar to acquire approximately 11,000 homesites, and obtains related financing for acquisition , (2009)
• Morgan Stanley joint venture purchases The Town and Country Trust for $1.5 billion and obtains $1.2 billion CMBS financing for the acquisition , (2009)
• Morgan Stanley participates in joint venture for the development of the North Bridge mixed-use district in Chicago
• Morgan Stanley to underwrite bonds for Northwestern University
• Morgenthaler acquires rePipe , (2009)
• Morrison Knudsen Corp acquired by Washington Construction Group , (2009)
• Morton Arboretum defeats unconstitutional takings claim and secures award of attorneys' fees , (2011)
• Morton International relocates worldwide headquarters in Chicago
• Morton's obtains dismissal in putative class action alleging various tip and meal credit claims , (2009)
• Morton's obtains dismissal in wage and hour class action related to tip pooling practices , (2009)
• Morton's successfully defeats class certification in wage and hour class action filed on behalf of hourly employees , (2010)
• Morton's successfully defends against nationwide class action in which claimants allege they were paid less than minimum wage due to alleged improper tip credits , (2009)
• Morton's of Chicago defeats class certification in putative wage and hour class action , (2011)
• MOSAID Technologies pursues claims against Samsung and Infineon for infringement of semiconductor chip patents , (2009)
• MOSAID Technologies settles favorably in patent infringement case involving computer memory , (2009)
• Motorola and Freescale defend against patent infringement allegations related to the operation of semiconductor fabrication plants , (2009)
• Motorola and Freescale resolve patent infringement suit brought by Analog Devices involving microchip fabrication , (2009)
• Motorola and Freescale resolve patent suit with STMicroelectronics over 12 semiconductor patents , (2009)
• Motorola defends against patent infringement allegations over semiconductor manufacturing processes , (2009)
• Motorola defends against patent infringement charges involving digital video recorders , (2009)
• Motorola defends against patent infringement charges involving downloading compressed data files , (2009)
• Motorola defends against patent infringement charges over RAZR® cell phones , (2009)
• Motorola obtains antitrust advice regarding distribution issues and disputes , (2009)
• Motorola settles patent infringement suit with Zoltar involving self-locating cellular GPS technology , (2009)
• Motorola stands up to patent infringement claims by ITT Manufacturing Enterprises involving cell phone GPS technology , (2009)
• Motorola win in multimillion dollar insurance dispute affirmed by 9th Circuit , (2009)
• Mount Carmel Health acquires cardiovascular services of Clinical Cardiovascular Specialists
• Multinational company acquires majority interest and financing of 25 MW offshore wind project , (2011)
• Multinational public manufacturing company conducts internal investigation of potential FCPA, Customs, Export and Import Controls violations , (2011)
• Multistate hospital system conducts internal investigation , (2009)
• Municipal bond underwriter executives defend "pay-to-play" investigation , (2009)
• Myriad Genetics prevails in closely watched Federal Circuit appeal concerning fundamental questions of patent eligibility for isolated DNA molecules , (2011)
• Napster Inc. and two of its subsidiaries file for chapter 11
• Napster obtains DIP facility
• National Association of Water Companies persuades Illinois Commerce Commission to adopt money pool rules applicable to water utilities
• National Beef Packing Co. defends against OSHA citation relating to safety and industrial hygiene issues at Kansas facility , (2009)
• National Beef Packing defends DOJ challenge to proposed acquisition by JBS , (2010)
• National Century Financial Enterprises files for bankruptcy with over $3 billion in debt , (2009)
• National Century Financial Enterprises is creditor in multiple bankruptcies
• National Century Financial Enterprises litigates chapter 11 issues , (2009)
• National City Bank prevails in case involving employees' use of computers to conduct work for competitors , (2009)
• National City defends against trade secret and civil conspiracy litigation involving computer forensic discovery , (2009)
• National City defends lease dispute , (2009)
• National City provides financing to Mission Creek for Irrigation Holdings acquisition
• National City provides financing to Republic Financial for Al-jon Manufacturing acquisition
• National City resolves nationwide FLSA collective action challenging exempt status of loan officers , (2009)
• National employer association seeks to create health insurance vehicle for uninsured , (2009)
• National Institute of Certified Estate Planners defends against trademark infringement allegations
• National real estate company completes a Rule 144A offering for $524 million of 12.60% Senior Subordinated Zero Coupon Bonds , (2009)
• National real estate company completes a Rule 144A offering for $758 million of 9.70% Senior Subordinated Zero Coupon Bonds , (2009)
• National Retail Store defends against California wage and hour class action involving calculation of employee bonuses , (2009)
• National retail store defends appeal in health care benefits case , (2009)
• National retail store obtains dismissal in statewide wage and hour class action , (2009)
• National retail store prevails in one of the country's largest wage and hour actions when federal court denies class certification involving more than 2,750 assistant managers , (2009)
• National retail store resolves putative class action in federal court involving management overtime , (2009)
• National retail store settles favorably in statewide wage and hour class action , (2009)
• National Retail Store wins dismissal of putative class action in federal court involving management dispute , (2009)
• National retailer obtains favorable Eighth Circuit ruling in groundbreaking opinion recognizing that CAFA's local controversy provision is not jurisdictional
• National retailer/pharmacy obtains Ninth Circuit affirmance of False Claims Act dismissal based on Public Disclosure Bar , (2011)
• National telecommunications company seeks union organizing advice under a Neutrality and Card Check Agreement
• National uniform manufacturer cleared in state use tax investigation , (2009)
• Nationally-recognized Ohio consumer products manufacturer restructures debt , (2010)
• NationsBanc defends against putative class action alleging improper calculation of interest rates on ARMs , (2009)
• NationsBanc defends against putative nationwide class action alleging improper imposition of late charges on mortgage and consumer loans , (2009)
• NationsBanc defends against putative nationwide class action alleging violations of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act , (2009)
• NationsRent, Inc. and its subsidiaries file for chapter 11 in $1.2 billion reorganization of company , (2009)
• Nationwide Mutual Insurance pursues trademark infringement action over name , (2009)
• Navistar negotiates lease agreement for 860,100-square-foot parts-distribution center
• Navistar purchases 1.2 million-square-foot facility to develop as new headquarters
• Navistar settles breach of contract claims with Ford Motor Company , (2011)
• Network for Good, a nonprofit organization, receives assistance in negotiating an agreement with a major credit card company under which the nonprofit provides web and other services to the credit card company , (2009)
• Nevada Power merges with Sierra Pacific Resources
• New Bristol Farms designs qualified plan , (2009)
• Newell Rubbermaid obtains favorable settlement in a series of ERISA cases involving golden parachute agreements
• Nextel Communications is creditor in the NII Holdings case
• Nextel completes a Rule 144A offering of $1.1 billion of Convertible Senior Notes , (2009)
• Nikon defends against patent infringement action involving communications between digital cameras and personal computers , (2009)
• Nikon defends against patent infringement allegations relating to flash memories in handheld recording devices and memory management methods
• Nikon successfully defends against claims of patent infringement by Caltech , (2009)
• Nippon Carbide defends against patent infringement claims over 3M retroreflective road sign sheeting , (2009)
• Nokia defends against patent infringement charges over personal security systems and mobile phones
• Nokia defends against Qualcomm's breach of contract claim over license agreement , (2009)
• Nokia pursues patent infringement charges over GPS technology in mobile phones
• Nokia responds to ITC investigation brought by Qualcomm relating to cellular telephone technologies , (2009)
• Nokia successfully defends against claims of patent infringement relating to 3G wireless technology , (2009)
• NorAm Energy merges with Houston Industries to form CenterPoint
• Norampac closes credit facility
• Nordex USA seeks IP counseling regarding renewable energy technologies , (2010)
• North Bridge Retail sells Shops at North Bridge in Chicago , (2009)
• Northern Illinois Gas prevails in suit against insurers for environmental cleanup costs at Illinois manufactured gas plant sites , (2009)
• Northern States Power (WI) completes $200 million public offering of 6.375% First Mortgage Bonds , (2009)
• Northern States Power Company acquires wind power projects in Minnesota and North Dakota , (2010)
• Northern States Power completes $300 million public offering of first mortgage bonds , (2009)
• Northern States Power completes a public offering of $250 million of 5.25% First Mortgage Bonds
• Northern States Power completes a public offering of $375 million of First Mortgage Bonds
• Northern States Power completes a public offering of $400 million of 6.25% First Mortgage Bonds
• Northern States Power completes a public offering of $500 million of 5.25% First Mortgage Bonds , (2009)
• Northern States Power completes public offering of $350 million of 6.20% First Mortgage Bonds , (2009)
• Northern States Power issues $150 million of 5.25% First Mortgage Bonds in a Rule 144A offering , (2009)
• Northern States Power issues $185 million of Public Income Notes in a public offering , (2009)
• Northern States Power issues $450 million of 8.00% First Mortgage Bonds in Rule 144A offering , (2009)
• Northern States Power issues $69 million of tax-exempt Pollution Control Bonds
• Northern States Power issues $80 million of Senior Notes in a public offering
• Northern States Power merges with New Century Energies to form Xcel Energy
• Northern States Power obtains $375 million five-year revolving credit facility
• Northern States Power obtains 364-day syndicated credit facility
• Northern States Power replaces maturing 364-day syndicated credit facility
• Northern Trust Company delivers LOC to Northwestern University
• Northstar Aerospace defends EPA Region V air enforcement action , (2009)
• Northstar Aerospace negotiates labor issues and nine-month strike by the IEU workers , (2009)
• Northstar Aerospace responds to EPA Region V RCRA information request , (2009)
• Northwest Media sells King County Journal and other Seattle newspapers
• Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation receives financing for medical offices , (2009)
• Northwestern Memorial Hospital converts variable debt to fixed rate with new tax exempt bond issue , (2009)
• Northwestern Memorial Hospital receives tax-exempt bonds , (2009)
• Norwood completes sale to lenders pursuant to reorganization plan , (2009)
• NRG Energy acquires equity interest in ProLogis' Project Amp , (2011)
• NRG Energy obtains project financing for development of 550 MW combined cycle power plant in California , (2011)
• NTT Data acquires controlling interest in The Revere Group
• NTT Data sells subsidiary to Quality Technology Services
• NuCoastal bids for pipeline assets in Enron chapter 11 case
• Occidental Petroleum seeks advice in implementing ESOP , (2009)
• Official committee of equity security holders of GSI Group achieves substantial improvement in recovery for existing equity holders , (2010)
• OG&E develops identity theft program , (2010)
• OG&E receives Smart Grid Investment Grant for $130 million , (2010)
• OG&E secures its customer data , (2010)
• OGE and Energy Transfer Partners propose $6 billion joint venture , (2009)
• OGE complies with requirements under Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , (2009)
• OGE Energy acquires interest in McClain power plant , (2009)
• OGE Energy adopts shareholders' rights plan
• OGE Energy completes public offering of $115 million of Common Stock
• OGE Energy forms joint venture with ArcLight Capital
• OGE Energy issues $100 million of 5.00% Senior Notes in public offering to finance the redemption of its Trust Originated Preferred Securities
• OGE Energy obtains $300 million term loan facility
• OGE Energy obtains $600 million credit facility
• OGE Energy obtains bridge loan facility
• OGE Energy reviews air permit issues related to power plants
• OGE Energy subsidiary, Enogex, acquires pipeline assets of Wildhorse and Roger Mills gas gathering systems for $200 million , (2011)
• OGE Energy subsidiary, Enogex, issues $200 million of Senior Notes in Rule 144A offering , (2009)
• OGE Energy subsidiary, Enogex, issues $250 million of Senior Notes in Rule 144A offering , (2009)
• OGE Energy subsidiary, Enogex, tenders for up to $150 million of Senior Notes , (2009)
• OGE negotiates agreements to develop an Oklahoma wind farm , (2009)
• OGE purchases Redbud power plant from Kelson , (2009)
• OGE receives a $450 million five-year credit facility
• OGE subsidiary Enogex sells Enogex Arkansas Pipeline to Atlas Pipeline for $163 million , (2009)
• OGE works with Invenergy Wind to build Centennial Wind Farm , (2009)
• Oglebay Norton acquired by Carmeuse , (2009)
• Oglebay Norton closes $305 million replacement DIP financing
• Oglebay Norton obtains $75 million DIP financing
• Oglebay Norton seeks chapter 11 reorganization , (2009)
• OGRE obtains $150 million credit facility
• Oil and gas company develops contracts with suppliers and customers to ensure compliance with renewable and low carbon fuel requirements , (2010)
• Oklahoma Gas and Electric completes $250 million public offering of 5.25% Senior Notes
• Oklahoma Gas and Electric completes public offering of $140 million of 6.50% Senior Notes
• Oklahoma Gas and Electric completes public offering of $200 million of 6.45% Senior Notes , (2009)
• Oklahoma Gas and Electric completes public offering of $250 million of 5.85% Senior Notes , (2010)
• Oklahoma Gas and Electric completes public offering of $250 million of 8.25% Senior Notes , (2009)
• Oklahoma Gas and Electric issues $100 million of 7.125% Senior Notes in a public offering
• Oklahoma Gas and Electric obtains $100 million five-year credit facility
• Oklahoma Gas and Electric seeks bids for delivery of wind energy resources , (2009)
• Old Kent Bank obtains injunction in breach of contract and foreclosure action preventing Resource Technology Corporation from dissipating assets , (2009)
• Olympic Steel defends against discrimination claims by terminated employee alleging hazardous work conditions , (2009)
• OM Group acquires electronics business of Rockwood Holdings for $315 million , (2009)
• Online employment website obtains summary dismissal of claims in discrimination case
• Oppenheimer, KeyBanc and Maxim complete $37 million of Common Stock in public offering by Minrad International, Inc.
• Orban obtains TRO and injunctive relief in trademark infringement suit involving audio signal processors
• Orbitz Equity Group completes IPO of $308 million of Class A Common Stock
• Orion Capital Managers forms €1.28 billion pan-European real estate opportunity fund , (2009)
• Orion Capital Managers forms Orion European Real Estate Fund II , (2009)
• Orion Capital Managers obtains financing for Orion Real Estate Fund III , (2009)
• Orion forms Orion European Income Partners , (2009)
• Orion Income Return Partners obtains credit facility from RBS
• Otter Tail acquires Ashtabula Wind Energy Center , (2009)
• Otter Tail acquires Langdon Wind Energy Center , (2009)
• Otter Tail agrees to build and own Luverne Wind Farm , (2009)
• Otter Tail completes its transition to a holding company structure , (2009)
• Outboard Marine defends against warranty litigation cases in various state and federal courts
• Outboard Marine prevails in 8th Circuit dealer's case
• Outboard Marine seeks advice on employee benefits issues during its liquidation in bankruptcy
• Outboard Marine seeks advice on retiree medical arrangements , (2009)
• Overhead Door acquires North American and European overhead door businesses of Wayne-Dalton , (2009)
• Owensboro Medical System issues $527,340,000 Revenue Bonds (Series 2010A-B) , (2010)
• OxyChem successfully petitions to exclude treated scrubber water from hazardous waste lists
• Palmetto Health issues $126,895,000 Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2009 , (2010)
• Palmetto Health issues $94,695,000 to refund outstanding bonds
• Palmetto Health issues bonds to fund construction of new hospital
• Palos Community Hospital issues $120,145,000 Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A
• Palos Community Hospital issues $57,875,000 Revenue Bonds, Series 2007B
• Parallel Investment Partners sells JetStar , (2009)
• Parallel portfolio company Moosejaw Mountaineering and Backcountry Travel completes additional recapitalization
• Parallel recapitalizes portfolio company Moosejaw Mountaineering and Backcountry Travel , (2009)
• Parker Hannifin answers patent infringement charges by Firepass involving airplane fuel tank systems , (2009)
• Patriarch Partners acquires Gorham paper mill
• Patriarch Partners acquires Spiegel Brands , (2009)
• Patriarch Partners recapitalizes Dura Automotive , (2010)
• PCS Nitrogen defends federal environmental investigation in Louisiana
• PCS Nitrogen reviews compliance with various environmental regulations , (2009)
• PCS Phosphate reviews compliance with various environmental regulations , (2009)
• PCS settles patent infringement suit after favorable Markman ruling , (2009)
• PeerLogic merges with Critical Path
• Penton Media acquires Duke Communications International
• Penton Media confirms prepackaged chapter 11 plan and obtains new equity investment , (2010)
• Pernod Ricard sells Orangina-Pampryl soft drinks business to Cadbury Schweppes , (2009)
• Pershing Square Capital proposes DIP loan to General Growth Properties , (2010)
• PG&E proposes construction of 1,300 MW power plant in Grundy County, Illinois
• Pharmaceutical and device manufacturers conduct compliance risk assessment , (2010)
• Pharmaceutical company takes steps to provide global privacy and launches MyDocOnline web site , (2009)
• Pharmaceutical manufacturer advised on regulatory compliance , (2010)
• Pharmaceutical manufacturer conducts internal investigation of accounting and public reporting irregularities , (2009)
• Pharmaceutical manufacturer defends DOJ investigation and prosecution of drug marketing and pricing practices , (2009)
• Pharmaceutical manufacturer seeks advice on licensing issues
• Pharmaceutical manufacturers prevail before the U.S. Supreme Court in dispute under 340B Drug Pricing Program , (2010)
• Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company acquires SPi Technologies for $158 million , (2009)
• Phylogy defends against tortious interference and trade secret misappropriation charges , (2009)
• Piper Jaffray and Goldman Sachs underwrite $234,195,000 bonds for Essentia Health
• Piper Jaffray and Goldman Sachs underwrite Essentia Health bonds , (2009)
• Piper Jaffray places £58 million of Ordinary Shares on the London SEAQ and AiM in institutional placing, vendor placing and open offer by Vernalis PLC , (2009)
• Piper Jaffray underwrites bonds for Benedictine Health and St. Mary's Duluth Clinic
• Piper Jaffray underwrites bonds for Trinity , (2009)
• Piper Jaffray underwrites bonds to refinance Trinity Health System debt
• Platinum Equity sells Belgian fibreglass company 3B for $365 million
• PNC Bank is DIP lender in Pittsburgh Corning reorganization , (2009)
• PNC provides financing for acquisition by Sun Capital of Hickory Farms
• Polar amends and restates credit agreement
• PolyOne obtains favorable settlement in breach of employment agreement case
• Ponder & Co. acquires HealthSouth Doctors' Hospital , (2009)
• Potash Corp. defends antitrust claims , (2009)
• Potash Corporation completes take-down public offering of $500 million of Notes , (2009)
• Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan announces repurchase of $2 billion of Common Shares , (2010)
• Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan issues $1 billion of Notes in public offering , (2009)
• Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan issues $1 billion of Senior Notes in public offering , (2009)
• Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan issues $500 million of 3.25% Notes and $500 million of 5.625% Notes in public offering , (2010)
• Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan successfully defends historic $43.1 billion hostile takeover bid , (2010)
• PotashCorp obtains dismissal of suit alleging retaliatory discharge in violation of Sarbanes-Oxley Act , (2009)
• PotashCorp retains counsel in designing and consulting on overseas secondment arrangements
• Power of removal by Board of Immigration Appeals is appealed
• Powergen and subsidiaries comply with SEC requirements under PUHCA 1935
• PPL Global and Allegheny Energy Supply acquire interest in Conemaugh Generating Station , (2009)
• Prairie Material Sales acquired by Votorantim Cimentos North America , (2009)
• Prairie Material Sales divests Dixon-Marquette cement plant to Cemex , (2009)
• Prairie Material Sales resolves environmental enforcement and litigation matters
• Premier Farnell sells Kent Automotive and Premier Industrial to Lawson Products
• President and CEO of a Midwestern dairy company obtains dismissal with prejudice of all charges , (2009)
• Price Beauty Supply pursues breach of contract dispute with supplier , (2009)
• Prime Group refinances IBM Plaza
• Prime Group sells 770,000-square-foot 180 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago
• Prime Group sells Chicago office building
• Prime Group sells Illinois industrial building
• Principal Mutual successfully defends against nationwide class action involving residential mortgage escrow accounts , (2009)
• Prison inmate successfully settles a §1983 case involving claims of unconstitutional conditions of confinement and denial of medical treatment while detained in Cook County Jail
• Prisoner's appeal from judgment dismissing federal habeas corpus petition is affirmed by 6th Circuit
• Procter & Gamble divests its Pringles snacks business to Diamond Foods for $2.35 billion , (2011)
• Proper interpretation of the Immigration and Nationality Act may permit client from Mexico adjustment of status , (2009)
• Provena Health issues revenue bonds, Series 2009A-D and Series 2010A-B , (2010)
• Providence Services receives tax-exempt bonds , (2009)
• Provo Craft & Novelty completes sale of majority stake by Sorenson Capital to BAML Capital Partners
• Public company conducts internal investigation into possible Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations , (2011)
• Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado invests in Asian property fund
• Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado invests in French property fund
• Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado invests in Mexican property funds
• Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado invests in pan-European property funds
• Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado invests in U.S. property funds
• Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado participates in co-investment partnership to purchase Savoy Hotel Group
• Public Service Company of Colorado completes $250 million public offering of 4.75% First Mortgage Bonds
• Public Service Company of Colorado completes $400 million public offering of 3.200% First Mortgage Bonds , (2010)
• Public Service Company of Colorado completes $400 million public offering of 5.125% First Mortgage Bonds , (2009)
• Public Service Company of Colorado completes $600 million public offering of First Mortgage Bonds, underwritten by Goldman, Sachs, Lehman Brothers Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp., Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International plc and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. , (2009)
• Public Service Company of Colorado completes public offering of $350 million of 6.25% First Mortgage Bonds , (2009)
• Public Service Company of Colorado issues $250 million of First Collateral Trust Bonds in Rule 144A offering , (2009)
• Public Service Company of Colorado issues $575 million of First Collateral Trust Bonds in a public offering , (2009)
• Public Service Company of Colorado issues $600 million of First Collateral Trust Bonds in Rule 144A offering , (2009)
• Public Service Company of Colorado receives a $500 million five-year revolving credit facility
• Public Service Company of Colorado receives a 364-day syndicated credit facility
• Public Service Company of Colorado receives credit facility , (2009)
• Public utility company Board of Directors conducts internal investigation , (2009)
• Pulling Down the Moon to form holistic fertility center
• Purina Mills files for chapter 11 , (2009)
• Qimonda North America and Qimonda Richmond Creditors' Committee appointed , (2009)
• Questor Management Company acquires assets of Zenith Industrial and Aetna Industries
• R.H. Donnelley acquires Dex Media , (2009)
• R.H. Donnelley acquires Sprint Corporation's directory publishing business
• R.H. Donnelley completed Rule 144A and Regulation S offering of $1 billion of Series A-4 Senior Notes
• R.H. Donnelley completes debt tender offer of $600 million of Senior Subordinated Notes
• R.H. Donnelley completes Rule 144A and Regulation S offering of $500 million of Series A-4 Senior Notes
• R.H. Donnelley repurchases $337 of Convertible Preferred Stock
• R.J. Reynolds defends vending machine operator antitrust litigation , (2009)
• R.J. Reynolds seeks reduction in 2003 settlement payments , (2011)
• R.J. Reynolds Tobacco combines with BAT's Brown & Williamson to form Reynolds American in $10 billion deal , (2009)
• R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company obtains summary judgment in age discrimination case
• R.J. Reynolds Tobacco defends Robinson-Patman antitrust litigation involving direct-to-consumer discounts , (2009)
• R.J. Reynolds Tobacco summary judgment against discount stores' antitrust suit is affirmed by Seventh Circuit , (2009)
• R.J. Reynolds Tobacco summary judgment in Tennessee price discrimination case by cigarette wholesalers is affirmed by Sixth Circuit , (2009)
• R.R. Donnelley corporate real estate services representation , (2009)
• Ranger Co-Investment Fund II makes co-investment in purchase of New York City office building , (2012)
• Ranger Co-Investment Fund makes a co-investment in purchase of San Francisco hotel , (2012)
• Ranger Co-Investment Fund makes co-investment in debt restructuring and recapitalization of Capital Trust , (2012)
• Ranger Co-Investment Fund makes co-investment in joint venture for 2.6 million square feet of space in New York City metropolitan area , (2012)
• Ranger Co-Investment Fund makes co-investment in purchase of mortgage loans secured by lodging properties , (2012)
• Ranger Co-Investment II Fund makes co-investment in purchase of outstanding notes and related security documents in loan to owner of Boca Raton, Florida, office park , (2012)
• RBC and others complete $34 million of Common Stock in a public offering by Wintrust Financial Corporation
• RBC completes PIPE private placement of Common Stock by Overland Storage, Inc. , (2009)
• RBC completes public offering of $14 million of Common Stock and Warrants by KANA Software
• RBC completes public offering of $49.3 million of Common Stock by Wintrust Financial Corporation
• RBC Dain Rauscher and J.P. Morgan Securities underwrite tax-exempt bonds for University of Maryland Medical System , (2009)
• RBC places Common Stock and Warrants in PIPE private placement by Superconductor Technologies, Inc. , (2009)
• RBC underwrites public offering of $71 million of Common Stock by Wintrust Financial Corporation , (2009)
• Reader's Digest completes $2.0 billion sale to Ripplewood investor group , (2009)
• Ready-mix company avoids criminal price-fixing charges
• Regal-Beloit wins 7th Circuit appeal involving the sale of a business
• Reitter & Schefenacker resolve patent dispute involving automotive rear view mirrors , (2009)
• Reliant appeals the reciprocity provision of the Electric Service Customer Choice and Rate Relief Law of 1997 , (2009)
• Reliant obtains summary judgment citizens' suit opposing peaker plant construction , (2009)
• Resilience Capital acquires Branstrator
• Resilience Capital acquires business unit of Andrew Corporation , (2009)
• Resilience Capital acquires certain assets of Penda , (2009)
• Resilience Capital acquires Indiana Limestone Company
• Resilience Capital completes joint buyout of Flight Options , (2009)
• Resilience Capital makes minority investment in Completion Industrial Minerals
• Resilience Capital makes minority investment in H.I.G. Transport , (2009)
• Resilience Capital merges portfolio company with Durakon Industries , (2009)
• Resilience Capital portfolio company acquires The XLO Group , (2009)
• Resilience Capital sells business unit of ASC Signal Corporation , (2009)
• Resilience Capital sells Composite Technologies of America
• Resolution forms Resolution Real Estate Fund III, L.P.
• Resolution obtains €80 million credit facility for acquisition of funds
• Resurgence Asset Management involved in litigation to determine patent inventorship of basic laser eye surgery , (2009)
• Resurrection Health Care issues $50,000,000 Illinois Finance Authority Variable Rate Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A-B
• Retirement Housing Foundation is issued multistate bonds in four states
• Reynolds American acquires Conwood Tobacco Companies for $3.5 billion , (2009)
• Reynolds American sells Lane, Limited to Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S (STG) for $205 million , (2011)
• RFID Consortium obtains favorable business review letter for patent pool from Department of Justice , (2010)
• RHJ International sells its 77.9% ownership of Niles Co. to Valeo for ¥15.4 billion (€135 million) , (2011)
• Rhodia acquires specialty surfactants manufacturer McIntyre Group , (2009)
• Rhodia wins dismissal of public nuisance action in Indiana federal court , (2010)
• Richland-Stryker, a unit of Quintana Minerals Corporation, acquires two gas-fired peaking facilities from First Energy , (2011)
• Riverside acquires assets of Knipes Cohen Associates
• Riverside acquires Avatar International
• Riverside acquires Camelot Education
• Riverside acquires Centiv Services
• Riverside acquires Central Power Products , (2009)
• Riverside acquires Clayton Group Services , (2009)
• Riverside acquires Coeur , (2009)
• Riverside acquires Dapco companies
• Riverside acquires Doerner & Goldberg
• Riverside acquires DuBois Chemicals , (2009)
• Riverside acquires Employment Law Training
• Riverside acquires ENTRIX
• Riverside acquires FLA Orthopedics , (2009)
• Riverside acquires G&H Wire Company , (2011)
• Riverside acquires Green Glen Produce
• Riverside acquires Herb Thyme
• Riverside acquires Hyperlink Technologies
• Riverside acquires JC Whitney & Co. , (2009)
• Riverside acquires Justrite Manufacturing
• Riverside acquires L-com , (2009)
• Riverside acquires Nichols
• Riverside acquires portfolio company American Professional Bracing , (2009)
• Riverside acquires Sencore , (2009)
• Riverside acquires Stoffel Seals , (2009)
• Riverside acquires Sunless , (2011)
• Riverside acquires The Herbal Garden , (2008)
• Riverside completes sale of Crisis Prevention to Brockway Moran
• Riverside completes sale of ENTRIX to Cardno , (2010)
• Riverside completes sale of Justrite Manufacturing to Baird Capital
• Riverside completes sale of Marvini Fresh Herbs
• Riverside completes sale of Media Source to RLJ , (2011)
• Riverside completes sale of Veritext Holding to Investcorp International
• Riverside completes sale of Whitney Automotive to U.S. Auto Parts Network
• Riverside enforces trademarks relating to Sport Court and the backyard game court industry , (2009)
• Riverside forms Riverside Europe Fund IV
• Riverside portfolio company acquires assets of Dementia Care Specialists , (2009)
• Riverside portfolio company acquires assets of Hidden Hitch companies , (2009)
• Riverside portfolio company acquires assets of Priority-One Court Reporting
• Riverside portfolio company acquires bankruptcy claims management business of Donlin, Recano & Co. and DRX Distribution Management
• Riverside portfolio company acquires Biological Research Associates
• Riverside portfolio company acquires capital stock of The Horn Book , (2009)
• Riverside portfolio company acquires HR Solutions International
• Riverside portfolio company acquires J.E.R. Overhaul
• Riverside portfolio company acquires Mitco , (2011)
• Riverside sells DHD Healthcare to Smiths Group , (2009)
• Riverside sells Dynojet Research to Graham Partners , (2009)
• Riverside sells FLA Orthopedics to BSN Medical , (2009)
• Riverside sells Inscape Publishing to Sentinel Capital
• Riverside sells Keepsake Quilting to Boston Ventures portfolio company
• Riverside sells Moss to Century Park Capital , (2009)
• Riverside sells Nordco to OMERS Private Equity , (2009)
• Riverside sells The Hudson-Sharp Machine Company to Thiele Technologies
• RLJ Development forms RLJ Lodging Fund II, L.P.
• RLJ Development forms RLJ Real Estate Fund III
• RLJ Lodging Trust completes roll-up and merger of RLJ Development for subsequent IPO
• Roadway Express achieves dismissal by OSHA of discrimination allegations brought by employee , (2009)
• Roadway Express defends against discrimination allegations related to employee suspension for calling off and inability to drive safely while ill , (2009)
• Roadway Express defends against discrimination charges by employee disciplined for failure to drive , (2009)
• Roadway Express defends against race discrimination and retaliation action brought by seven employees , (2009)
• Roadway Express defends OSHA investigation of employee discrimination related to freight delay , (2009)
• Roadway Express' discrimination claims related to employee medical visit are dismissed by OSHA , (2009)
• Roadway Express' employee discrimination charges filed by employee after termination are dismissed by OSHA , (2009)
• Roadway Express' employment discrimination case alleging freight delay due to bad mattress is closed , (2009)
• Roadway Express is successful against retaliatory discharge claim based on safety complaints under the STAA , (2009)
• Roadway Express obtains dismissal by OSHA of discrimination claims by employee discharged for inability to safely operate vehicle , (2009)
• Roadway Express obtains dismissal on summary judgment in race discrimination and retaliation lawsuit , (2009)
• Roadway Express prevails in discrimination allegations by terminated employee , (2009)
• Roadway Express prevails in OSHA investigation of discrimination allegations made by employee after receiving warning letter , (2009)
• Roadway Express prevails in OSHA investigation of discrimination claims after employee received warning letters , (2009)
• Roadway Express prevails in OSHA investigation of discrimination claims by employee suspended for absenteeism , (2009)
• Roadway Express prevails in OSHA investigation of employee discrimination claims for alleged non-payment of sick day , (2009)
• Roadway Express reaches settlement in hearing before the D.O.L. involving discrimination allegations , (2009)
• Roadway Express settles discrimination lawsuit brought by employee suspended for refusing assignment for insufficient hours , (2009)
• Roadway Express settles employee discrimination claim related to refusal to hook up outbound doubles , (2009)
• Roadway Express settles employee discrimination claims associated with failure to accept dispatch and call-in pay , (2009)
• Roadway Express wins ALJ dismissal of discrimination claims by employee discharged for being unavailable for dispatch due to illness , (2009)
• Roadway Express wins ALJ dismissal of discrimination claims concerning employee refusal to drive in allegedly bad weather , (2009)
• Roadway Express wins dismissal by OSHA in allegations of discrimination from employee who claimed wrongful discharge , (2009)
• Roadway Express wins dismissal from OSHA of employee discrimination claims related to warning letter , (2009)
• Roadway Express wins dismissal in OSHA investigation of discrimination allegations by employee with service hours complaints , (2009)
• Roadway Express wins dismissal in OSHA investigation of employee discrimination and harassment claims related to federal safety complaints , (2009)
• Roadway Express wins dismissal of OSHA investigation of discrimination claims by discharged employee claiming fog caused his late running time , (2009)
• Roadway Express wins dismissal of OSHA proceedings related to employee termination for absenteeism , (2009)
• Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital shuts down Medicare demonstration project
• Robert Woodruff Arts Center receives tax-exempt bonds , (2009)
• Robertson Stephens completes public offering of $172.5 million of Common Stock by Plexus , (2009)
• Robins Group negotiates with former property owners to clean up Connecticut facility
• Rockford Anesthesiologists incorporates HIPAA compliance , (2009)
• RockWood Equity acquires certain assets of Minco Technology Labs , (2010)
• RockWood Equity acquires certain assets of RAD Electronics , (2009)
• RockWood Equity portfolio company completes disposition of WEBB Enterprises
• RockWood Equity recapitalizes Global Thermoelectric
• RockWood Equity sells Hunter Defense Technologies to Behrman Capital , (2009)
• Ron's Staffing Services defends against wage-hour class action; class settlement preliminarily approved , (2009)
• RoundTable Healthcare Partners acquires Confab Laboratories , (2011)
• Russian client wins U.S. political asylum
• Ryder System acquires General Car and Truck Leasing System
• Ryder System acquires Ruan Leasing Company
• Ryder System acquires Vertex Services
• Ryder System sells Ryder Public Transportation Services
• Rykoff-Sexton and JP Foodservice combine in $1.4 billion merger-of-equals , (2010)
• S.C. Johnson Commercial Markets acquires DiverseyLever for $1.6 billion , (2009)
• Safelite Glass wins dismissal of all claims by putative classes and auto glass shops under associational standing theory seeking to revamp auto glass repair and replacement industry , (2009)
• Salomon Smith Barney acquires Lilly Industries
• Salomon Smith Barney acts as financial advisor in acquisition of Corporate Brand Foods America , (2009)
• Sanchez-Luna petitions for review of Board of Immigration Appeals order to leave U.S. , (2009)
• SanDisk asserts patent over flash memory systems before the ITC , (2009)
• SanDisk issues $1 billion of Senior Convertible Notes in public offering , (2010)
• Savills invests in VoxVue
• SCANA complies with SEC requirements under PUHCA 1935
• SCFA completes tax credit financing transaction , (2009)
• SCFH issues senior structured notes in tax credit financing , (2009)
• SCFNY issues notes to insurance company investors , (2009)
• Scott Fetzer obtains dismissal of ERISA action
• Scotts Company defeats class certification and wins summary judgment in nationwide FLSA collective action challenging overtime calculations , (2009)
• Scotts Company settles favorably patent infringement action over fertilizer formulations
• Seaman Furniture consolidates with Levitz Furniture
• Sears disposes of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group and Allstate Insurance Company
• Sears seeks advice on employment agreement
• SeatonCorp and SMX reach favorable settlement in purported state-wide class action alleging violations under California Labor Code and Section 17200 , (2010)
• SFN Group to be acquired by Randstad for $770 million , (2011)
• Sharp defends against patent infringement action relating to interface cards , (2011)
• Sharp successfully litigates against Samsung in patent infringement disputes before the ITC involving LCD technology , (2009)
• Shearson Lehman resolves action brought by FDIC , (2009)
• Sherwin-Williams defends against Illinois statewide class action for medical monitoring costs for lead poisoning allegedly due to ingestion of lead paint , (2009)
• Sherwin-Williams summary judgment win in St. Louis lead paint case is affirmed by Missouri Supreme Court , (2009)
• Sherwin-Williams wins dismissal of City of Chicago public nuisance complaint , (2009)
• Shur obtains judgment to enforce its patent for truck trailer covering system , (2009)
• Sierra Leone woman granted asylum under the Convention Against Torture Act
• Simon Property Group defends against partnership dispute involving shopping malls , (2009)
• Simon Property Group establishes alliance with EYE Mall Media for advertising rights to 60 Simon malls in 18 states across United States
• Simon Property Group forms joint venture to acquire land and develop a French regional shopping mall
• Simon Property Group forms joint venture to provide digital media and advertising in shopping malls
• Simon Property Group prevails in appeal from award for alleged breach of an employment agreement , (2009)
• Simon Property Group purchases interests in ERE B.V./S.E.B.V. and forms Simon Ivanhoe, B.V. to operate and develop shopping centers in Poland and France
• Simon Property wins $26.8 million jury verdict in trademark infringement and unfair competition action , (2009)
• Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System issues $1,004,460,000 Revenue Bonds, Series 2010
• Situation Management Systems wins copyright infringement suit against ASP. Consulting , (2011)
• SKM Growth Investors completes environmental due diligence for Kennedy-Western University and other acquisitions
• Slater Steel acquires Austeel Lemont
• Slater Steel U.S. and Canadian affiliates file for chapter 11
• Société Générale enters sale-leaseback transaction with ITT Industries
• Solar Integrated Technologies completes IPO for $22 million of Common Shares , (2009)
• Sourdough Corporation defends against copyright infringement action involving Renaissance festival characters
• South Dakota Health and Education Facilities Authority issues $72,755,000 revenue bonds to Sanford Health
• South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority bonds finance inpatient surgery tower and acute care facility
• South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority issued tax-exempt bonds for behavioral health hospital , (2009)
• South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority issues $70,565,000 Revenue Bonds, Series 2009 (Sanford Health) , (2009)
• South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority issues auction rate securities
• South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities issues $139,205,000 variable rate demand revenue bonds, Series 2008A (Avera Health Issue)
• South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities issues $251,020,000 variable rate demand and fixed rate revenue bonds, Series 2008A-C (Avera Health Issue) , (2009)
• South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities issues $50,320,000 revenue bonds, Series 2008B (Avera Health Issue)
• South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities issues $61,495,000 variable rate demand revenue bonds, Series 2008C (Avera Health Issue) , (2010)
• Southwestern Public Service Company issues $100 million of Senior Unsecured Notes in Rule 144A offering
• Southwestern Public Service Company receives a $250 million five-year revolving credit facility
• Southwestern Public Service Company receives a 364-day syndicated credit facility, replacing maturing credit facility
• Spec Limit Capital acquires certain assets of Design & Forms , (2009)
• Special Committee of board of directors of Minneapolis Police Relief Association defends securities litigation , (2009)
• Specialty Foods bondholder committee formed , (2009)
• Specialty resins manufacturer completes $70 million accounts receivable sale transaction , (2009)
• Specialty resins manufacturer sells $26 million accounts receivables , (2009)
• Specialty resins manufacturer sells $27 million accounts receivables , (2009)
• Sprint defends allegations of patent infringement by MSTG regarding technology for wireless cellular communication
• Sprint Nextel and AT&T successfully defend against claims of patent infringement brought by Dicam over handheld personal security system
• Sprint Nextel completes $1.3 billion public offering of Senior Notes
• Sprint Nextel issues $4 billion of Notes in Rule 144A and Regulation S offering , (2011)
• Sri Lankan family singled out by terrorist group wins U.S. asylum , (2009)
• Sri Lankan family wins U.S. political asylum , (2009)
• St. Mary of the Woods files for chapter 11 , (2011)
• Staff Source defends against unfair labor practice charge
• Staff Source obtains dismissal of petition filed by union in NLRB proceeding
• Stanley Works acquires National Manufacturing for $170 million , (2009)
• Stanley Works acquires Security Group
• Starwood Capital-led consortium restructures more than $300 million of debt in connection with overall recapitalization of Terranea Resort near Los Angeles, California , (2010)
• State of Illinois defends against litigation involving proposed O'Hare Airport expansion , (2009)
• State of Wisconsin Investment Board sells equity interests in cement companies in South Korea, India, and Japan to Lafarge S.A , (2009)
• State Street Bank and Trust Company seeks counsel as trustee of an S Corporation ESOP , (2009)
• State Street Bank and Trust seeks advice on its role as independent fiduciary of Enron retirement plans , (2009)
• State Street Global Advisors is ESOP trustee for $810 million employee buyout of Appleton Papers , (2009)
• Stepan Company investigates binary foam used on external tank of the Columbia Space Shuttle , (2009)
• STERIS acquires medical device sterilization division of Cosmed Group , (2009)
• STERIS sells Coventry, Rhode Island facility , (2009)
• STERIS sells Isomedix facility , (2009)
• Stevens Transport obtained dismissal of suit alleging state-law tort claims , (2012)
• Stimsonite pursues patent infringement charges involving reflective pavement markers
• Stylin' Concepts defends against patent infringement charges over car door hinges
• Successful litigation improves health and therapy treatment of civilly-detained individual, and secures greater protection of his constitutional rights
• Summer associates advise Shedd Aquarium
• Sun Capital Partners acquires IMC Chemicals , (2009)
• SunPower acquires Tenesol for $165.4 million , (2012)
• SunPower and Total partner to create new global leader in solar industry with $1.4 billion tender offer , (2011)
• SunPower completes concurrent public offerings of equity and convertible debt , (2009)
• SunPower issues $206.5 million of Class A Common Stock in public offering , (2009)
• Sun-Sentinel, an affiliate of Tribune, defends against discrimination claims brought by former employee , (2009)
• SunTrust prevails against nationwide class action alleging improper mortgage servicing practices , (2009)
• Supreme Court splits 4-4 in Equal Protection challenge to derivative citizenship statute, leaving open issues on which National Immigrant Justice Center and American Immigration Lawyers Association filed amicus brief , (2010)
• Sutter Home wins judgment declaring Illinois Wine and Spirits Fair Dealing Act of 1999 unconstitutional , (2009)
• Swedish Covenant Hospital issues $100,690,000 refunding bonds, Series 2010
• Taiwan Hopax Chemicals defends against trademark infringement charges brought by 3M involving sticky notes color
• TAP Pharmaceutical defends against state AG and private suits involving the pricing of Prevacid®
• TAP Pharmaceutical obtains dismissal of complaint under federal False Claims Act , (2009)
• TAP Pharmaceutical obtains reversal of Missouri State Board of Pharmacy order , (2009)
• TAP Pharmaceutical Products obtains reversal of order certifying class of purchasers of prostate cancer drug , (2009)
• TAP Pharmaceutical successfully defends 19 Lupron® pricing actions in state and federal courts , (2009)
• TAP Pharmaceuticals and Abbott Labs obtain summary judgment in product liability litigation involving the product, Lupron® , (2010)
• TAP Pharmaceuticals defends against product liability case involving product Lupron® , (2010)
• TAP Pharmaceuticals obtains dismissal of Illinois breach of contract and fraud action , (2009)
• TAP Pharmaceuticals resolves multi-party case involving pharmaceutical product Lupron® , (2010)
• TAP Pharmaceuticals successfully mediates case involving pharmaceutical product Lupron® , (2010)
• TAP wins summary judgment in pharmaceutical products liability suit in Alabama state court , (2011)
• Tarragon completes exchange offer of $60 million for any and all outstanding 8% Senior Convertible Notes for shares of Common Stock
• Tarragon finalizes standstill agreement with note holders
• Teaching hospital acquires community hospital
• Teleglobe is reorganized under chapter 11 , (2009)
• Teleglobe obtains $57 million DIP facility
• Teleglobe obtains Canadian DIP facility
• Telelogue acquired by ScanSoft
• Temple-Inland Forest Products settles OSHA citations after Mt. Jewett plant explosion , (2009)
• Texas Instruments acquires National Semiconductor for $6.5 billion , (2011)
• Texas Instruments intervenes in patent infringement action over inventorship issue
• Texas Instruments pursues patent infringement action against defendants over semiconductors , (2009)
• Texas Instruments resolves patent dispute with Samsung and settles for $1.1 billion in royalties , (2009)
• Texas Instruments resolves series of disputes with Hyundai Electronics over semiconductor patents , (2009)
• Texas Instruments settles favorably patent infringement dispute with Xpoint Technologies
• The Chamberlain Group acquires Digitech International , (2009)
• The Chamberlain Group acquires International Electronics , (2009)
• The Chamberlain Group acquires Preferred Technology , (2009)
• The Christ Hospital resolves False Claims Act case , (2010)
• The Clare at Water Tower restructures 2005 bonds , (2011)
• The Deutsch Group completes sale to WENDEL Investissement , (2009)
• The Stanley Works acquires Best Access Systems
• The Timken Company finances Torrington acquisition
• The United Company acquires $121 million in oil and gas producing properties from El Paso
• Theken Spine wins summary judgment in federal court in successor liability case , (2009)
• Think Big Productions successfully resolves breach of contract action , (2009)
• Thrall Car Manufacturing responds to OSHA complaint , (2009)
• Tibetan refugee wins asylum
• Timken Company acquires Bearing Inspection , (2009)
• Timken Company holds claim in Jernberg bankruptcy
• Timken Company sells 100% stock to Henry Schein, Inc. , (2009)
• Timken sells 100% of Kilian stock to Genstar Capital , (2009)
• Timken sells 100% of stock of Timken S.P.A. and Timken Deutschland to LMS , (2009)
• Timken sells airframe business to Roller Bearing of America, Inc. , (2009)
• Tire manufacturer negotiates civil settlement with state Attorneys General , (2009)
• Togolese children receive assistance in seeking asylum , (2009)
• Togolese client wins U.S. political asylum
• Toni & Guy's Mascolo brothers sell TIGI hair product business and advanced education academies for $411.5 million to Unilever , (2009)
• Toronto-Dominion Bank provides loan facility to local media company , (2011)
• Tower Automotive retired employees reach settlement with company , (2009)
• Trammell Crow defends against litigation brought by former partners in Illinois partnership breakup , (2009)
• Trammell Crow prevails in appeal of trial court judgment involving financing fees , (2009)
• Transocean defends against litigation involving April 2010 explosion in Gulf of Mexico resulting in largest oil spill in U.S. history
• Tribune Company appoints Special Board Committee , (2011)
• TriGate Capital forms joint venture, acquires and obtains financing for Naperville Corporate Center
• Trillium Digital merges with Intel , (2009)
• Trust bank conducts special committee investigation
• TRW files TRO to enjoin website posting of hateful material about executives , (2009)
• TRW successfully resolves Illinois state wide class action alleging violations of the FCRA
• TSRC acquires Dexco Polymers for US$168 million , (2011)
• Tultex Corporation liquidates its sporting business
• U.S. Bank National Association acts as trustee in $230 million public offering by Wintrust Financial Corporation
• U.S. Steel prevails in "donning & doffing" FLSA case filed by United Steelworkers local union , (2009)
• U.S. Steel wins summary judgment in putative nationwide FLSA collective action of "donning & doffing" , (2009)
• U.S. Trust Corp sells Hughes Electronics
• U.S. Trust is independent fiduciary and trustee in connection with additional contributions by GM of its Class H common stock , (2009)
• U.S. Trust serves as independent fiduciary and trustee in connection with the formation and funding of the EPIC Healthcare Group Employee Stock Ownership Plan , (2009)
• U.S. Trust serves as independent fiduciary and trustee for AECOM Technologies Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan , (2009)
• U.S. Trust serves as independent fiduciary and trustee in connection with the contribution by GM of its Class H common stock , (2009)
• U.S. Trust serves as independent fiduciary and trustee in connection with the formation of the Lockheed Corporation (ESOP Feature) Trust and the funding of a $500 million ESOP loan , (2009)
• U.S. Trust serves as Independent Fiduciary of the Pharmacia and Monsanto ESOPs , (2009)
• U.S. Trust serves as independent trustee and fiduciary in connection with the formation and funding of the HNMC, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan , (2009)
• U.S. Trust serves as trustee and independent fiduciary in connection with contribution by General Motors Corporation of its Class E Common Stock , (2009)
• U.S. Trust serves as trustee of the GM hourly pension plan in the spin-off of EDS from GM and the management and disposition of GM Class E and EDS common stock , (2009)
• UBS Financial and JP Morgan Securities jointly underwrite bonds for Northwestern University
• UBS Financial Services underwrites bonds for Health East project , (2009)
• UBS Financial Services underwrites tax exempt bonds for St. Luke's Health System
• UBS Financial underwrites tax exempt bonds and achieves debt service savings
• Ugandan National wins asylum , (2010)
• UGO Networks recapitalizes the company
• Unicom Corporation merges with PECO Energy , (2009)
• Universities and major academic medical centers to form joint venture for particle beam therapy , (2009)
• UPM-Kymmene considers environmental aspects of proposed Morgan Adhesives acquisition
• UPM-Kymmene Corp acquires Blandin Paper
• UPM-Kymmene subsidiary Lohja Group acquires Rexam siliconizing business , (2009)
• USA Digital Radio merges with Lucent Digital Radio , (2009)
• USF Holland wins dismissal of OSHA investigation of employee discrimination claims relating to refusal of dispatch , (2009)
• USG acquires California Wholesale Material Supply for $280 million , (2009)
• USG acquires Livonia Group , (2009)
• USG completes $300 million private placement of Senior Unsecured Notes
• USG completes $350 million private placement of Senior Unsecured Notes
• USG completes $422 million public offering of Common Stock , (2009)
• USG completes public offering of $500 million of Senior Notes
• USG completes Rule 144A offering of $500 million of Senior Notes
• USG Corp rights offering for $1.8 billion , (2009)
• USG Corporation in second restructuring
• USG Corporation wins landmark settlement , (2009)
• USG issues $400 million of Contingent Convertible Senior Notes in private placement to Berkshire Hathaway and Fairfax Financial Holdings , (2009)
• USG obtains $170 million credit facility
• USG obtains $2.8 billion loan facility for bankruptcy exit , (2009)
• USG obtains $500 million loan facility
• USG obtains $650 million credit facility
• Vacation Break successfully defends against consumer fraud class action alleging sales and marketing improprieties
• Van Remortel settles prior to trial in misappropriation, wrongful procurement of patents suit
• Verizon Business obtains affirmance of summary judgment in Illinois employment action brought by former senior business consultant , (2009)
• Verizon Business prevails in former employee's non-compete dispute involving restrictive covenants , (2009)
• Verizon Communications defends against appeal of summary judgment and obtains full victory
• Verizon Communications successfully defends against OSHA citation resulting from an employee fatality in Maryland , (2009)
• Verizon defends against labor arbitrations involving contract administration and enforcement with the IBEW and CWA , (2009)
• Verizon negotiates collective bargaining agreement with Communications Workers of America , (2009)
• Verizon North wins summary judgment in case alleging breach of collective bargaining agreement, wrongful termination and retaliatory discharge , (2009)
• Victor Acquisition Corp., affiliate of Resilience Capital Partners, acquires substantially all assets of Victor Oolitic Stone Company in 363 sale , (2009)
• Victoria's Secret defends against infringement allegations relating to PINK trademark
• Viking Group obtains $120 million credit facility
• Viking Group sells shares to Minimax in a complex multi-country stock sale, creating a combined company with over $1.5 billion in sales and 6,000 employees , (2009)
• Village of Mount Prospect Police Pension Board wins summary judgment in race and national origin discrimination lawsuit
• Virage Logic completes $6.4 million exchange offer , (2009)
• Vizio and AmTran defend against patent infringement claims , (2011)
• Vizio defends against ITC investigation involving digital transmission of data to televisions , (2009)
• Vizio prevails before Federal Circuit in international trade patent dispute involving digital televisions , (2010)
• Vizio settles patent infringement dispute with Sony over television technology , (2009)
• Volunteers participate in 2009-10 Edward J. Lewis II Lawyers in Classroom Program , (2009)
• Volvo successfully defends against litigation involving relocation of automobile dealers , (2009)
• W.W. Grainger establishes first distribution facility in China
• Wabash National defends against action alleging violations of COBRA
• Wabash National defends against two OSHA citations arising from its Ft. Madison, Iowa, plant operations , (2009)
• Wabash seeks labor advice in acquisition of 31 facilities from Fruehauf Trailer Corp.
• Wachovia Bank heads up bank group in Carmike Cinemas bankruptcy , (2009)
• Wachovia Bank holds first lien debt of Hotel 71 , (2009)
• Wachovia provides $35 million credit facility to a construction equipment distributor , (2009)
• Wachovia provides $400 million financing for investment fund acquisitions
• Wachovia provides $500 million exit financing for National Equipment Services , (2009)
• Wachovia provides $80 million financing for broadband communications company
• Wahpeton Canvas settles favorably patent and trademark infringement action
• Wall Street investment bank cooperates in public corruption investigation
• Washington Group International acquired by URS Corp for $3.2 billion , (2009)
• Washington Group International acquires Raytheon Engineers & Constructors from Raytheon Company and settles price adjustment dispute , (2009)
• Washington Group International dismissed from Hurricane Katrina levee breach class action , (2009)
• Washington Group International forms and winds up joint venture with British Nuclear Fuels plc
• Washington Group obtains $350 million exit financing
• Washington Group obtains $500 million surety bonding facility in exit financing , (2009)
• Washington Group reprices $350 million credit facility
• Wausau Benefits wins dismissal of breach of contract and fraud litigation , (2009)
• WCCO Belting obtains dismissal in patent infringement action , (2009)
• Weir Group to acquire Novatech for £113m (US$176 million) , (2012)
• Weir Group to acquire Seaboard Holdings for US$675 million , (2011)
• Wells Fargo Bank holds $1,000,000,000 claim in Comdisco bankruptcy case , (2009)
• Wells Fargo Bank negotiates settlement in nationwide class action
• Wells Fargo sells approximately $70 million loan secured by The Allerton hotel , (2010)
• Westbrook Real Estate Funds disposes of assets and receives portfolio financing
• Westinghouse Government Services obtains injunction to settle strike , (2009)
• Westinghouse Savannah wins dismissal of federal RICO claims and settles state court claims in whistleblower litigation , (2009)
• Westinghouse wins summary judgment in FLSA collective action alleging misclassification of supervisory employees
• WestLB secures bridge financing for natural gas pipeline company acquisitions , (2009)
• WGI files a prepack plan
• WHM LLC defends against putative FLSA collective action involving hourly resort staff , (2009)
• WHM LLC negotiates favorable settlement in putative collection action alleging unpaid overtime , (2011)
• WHM LLC successfully defeats FLSA conditional collective action certification , (2010)
• WIL Research acquires assets of Midwest BioResearch , (2009)
• WIL Research completes sale of company , (2009)
• Wisconsin Investment Board invests in Carlyle fund
• Wisconsin Investment Board invests in electric generation fund , (2009)
• Wisconsin Power and Light forms holding company in compliance with SEC requirements under PUHCA 1935
• WL Ross acquires loan servicing unit of American Home Mortgage , (2009)
• WL Ross acquires OCM India
• Wolters Kluwer NA prevails in motion for terminating sactions in discrimination action which is upheld by California Court of Appeals , (2009)
• Woman from Congo wins U.S. political asylum , (2009)
• Woodard obtains $120 million acquisition loan and completes $100 million Senior Unsecured Notes offering , (2009)
• Woodward acquires HR Textron Inc. from Textron Inc. for $365 million , (2009)
• Woodward acquires MotoTron , (2009)
• Woodward acquires MPC Products for $383 million , (2009)
• Woodward acquires SEG Schaltanlagen-Elektronik-Gerate , (2009)
• Woodward issues $250 million of Senior Notes in private placement , (2009)
• Woodward obtains $225 million credit facility , (2009)
• Woodward repurchases $31 million of Common Stock through accelerated share repurchase agreement , (2009)
• Woodward sells Woodward HRT, Inc. Fuel and Pneumatics product line to TransDigm , (2009)
• Working in the Schools (WITS), a non-profit focused on improving the reading proficiency of Chicago public school students, receives mentoring help , (2009)
• World Kitchen goes into bankruptcy
• Worldwide chemical manufacturer conducts internal investigation and defends DOJ antitrust investigation and litigation , (2009)
• Worldwide chemical manufacturer resolves EC investigation , (2009)
• Wyeth obtains 5th Circuit affirmance of summary judgment entry in products liability action related to prescription antidepressant , (2009)
• Wyeth's successful defense verdict affirmed by Seventh Circuit in product liability litigation involving antidepressant Effexor , (2009)
• Xcel Energy acquires two power plants from Calpine for $739 million , (2010)
• Xcel Energy adopts and implements stockholders' rights plan
• Xcel Energy completes $350 million exchange offer of Senior Notes for new Senior Notes , (2009)
• Xcel Energy completes public offering of $200 million of Series E Senior Notes , (2009)
• Xcel Energy completes public offering of $250 million of Series F Senior Notes , (2009)
• Xcel Energy completes public offering of $395 million of Common Stock , (2009)
• Xcel Energy completes public offering of $400 million of Junior Subordinated Notes , (2009)
• Xcel Energy completes public offering of $550 million of 4.70% Senior Notes , (2010)
• Xcel Energy complies with requirements of PUHCA 1935 prior to its repeal , (2009)
• Xcel Energy complies with requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , (2009)
• Xcel Energy issues $100 million of Senior Convertible Notes in a private placement , (2009)
• Xcel Energy issues $195 million of Senior Notes in a Rule 144A offering and follow-up registered exchange offer , (2009)
• Xcel Energy issues $230 million of 7.50% Convertible Senior Notes in a Rule 144A offering , (2009)
• Xcel Energy issues $300 million of Senior Notes in public offering , (2009)
• Xcel Energy issues $470 million of Common Stock in forward sale , (2010)
• Xcel Energy issues $57.5 million of Convertible Senior Notes in private placement , (2009)
• Xcel Energy issues $600 million of Senior Notes in a public offering , (2009)
• Xcel Energy negotiates ISDA master agreements for swap transactions
• Xcel Energy purchases all outstanding public shares of NRG Energy
• Xcel Energy reviews its data protection plans , (2010)
• Xcel Energy sells Lubbock, Texas, area electricity distribution assets to Lubbock Power and Light
• Xcel Energy subsidiary Northern States Power proposes merger with Wisconsin Energy
• Xcel Energy undergoes $10 billion chapter 11 reorganization of its unregulated utility subsidiary, NRG Energy , (2009)
• XO Communications chooses Jones Day as special counsel
• Yamaha defends nationwide litigation of product liability cases and claims involving the Rhino side-by-side ("SxS") vehicle , (2009)
• Yellow pages publisher refinances debt
• Yellow Transportation settles employee discrimination claims related to absenteeism , (2009)
• Ziegler Capital Markets underwrites $77,805,000 tax exempt bonds for Southern California Presbyterian Homes

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