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Lynn P. Harrison III (Partner), Turner Smith (Partner) and Jerrold Bregman (Counsel) were Mentioned by the New York Law Journal
May 5, 2008
Lynn P. Harrison III (Partner), Turner Smith (Partner) and Jerrold Bregman (Counsel) were mentioned by the New York Law Journal on April 17, 2008 in an article entitled, “Judge Denies Windels Marx $526,000 in Fees Sought in Hip-Hop Media Company Bankruptcy.” Curtis was also mentioned in an article that was published on April 15, 2008, “Criticizing Firm, Judge Denies Fees in Hip-Hop Bankruptcy.” Both articles were in reference to the law firm of Windels Marx seeking payment of fees and expenses in connection with its representation of hip hop magazine publisher Source Enterprises, Inc. Curtis replaced Windels Marx and represented the company in its successful efforts to reorganize under Chapter 11.
Curtis Client, Carrie Schiff of Flextronics International Ltd., is a Recipient of the “Legends in Law” Award presented by Burton Awards for Legal Achievement
May 2, 2008
Carrie Schiff of Flextronics International Ltd. was nominated by the Firm, and in turn selected as one of the five recipients in the United States to receive the “Legends in Law” award in the category of General Counsel. The national awards program, which is run in association with the Library of Congress, and is a non-profit effort, will be held on June 16, 2008 at the Library of Congress.
Curtis Named Among Top Advisors in the Electronics Industry
April 25, 2008
The Firm was featured in the April 2008 edition of Flashwire US Monthly, the M&A and Private Equity League Table Stat Sheet for Mergerstat. Curtis was listed in the US Industry Spotlight: Electronics section as a Top Advisor in the electronics industry for their representation of the Biggest Announced Deal in the last twelve months between Flextronics International Ltd. and Solelctron Corp. To view the listing, please click on the link below.
Mergerstat US Flashwire
Ronald Moeder, Partner (Frankfurt Office), and Tobias Roettger, Associate (Frankfurt Office), have Written on the Upcoming Reform of the German Limited Liability Company (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung - “GmbH”
April 25, 2008
Ronald Moeder, partner in the Frankfurt office, and Tobias Roettger, associate in the Frankfurt office (currently seconded to the New York office), have written the attached client newsletter on the upcoming reform of the German Limited Liability Company (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung - “GmbH”).
Curtis Corporate Newsletter (German) April 2008
Curtis Awarded “Excellence in Commercial Brief Writing” by the New York State Bar Association
April 24, 2008
The Firm was awarded the “Excellence in Commercial Brief Writing” Award by the New York State Bar Association’s Commercial and Federal Litigation Section. The winning brief was drafted by T. Barry Kingham (Partner), Turner P. Smith (Partner) and Gabriel Hertzberg (Associate). It was submitted to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in support of a motion by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to stay a district court order enjoining FIFA from pursuing a Swiss arbitration. Mr. Hertzberg will accept the award on the Firm’s behalf on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at the Section's Spring Meeting being held at The Equinox Resort & Spa in Manchester, Vermont.
Bryan Elwood, Counsel (Washington D.C. Office) and Mauricio Foeth, Associate (Mexico City Office), co-authored the article “How to Employ a Mexican Salesperson--Strategies for Foreign Companies” published in the NAFTIR
April 18, 2008
Bryan Elwood, Counsel (Washington D.C. Office) and Mauricio Foeth, Associate (Mexico City Office), co-authored the article “How to Employ a Mexican Salesperson--Strategies for Foreign Companies” published in the North American Free Trade and Investment Report (NAFTIR) on April 15.
Victor L. Zimmermann, Partner (Stamford Office) was Quoted by The Advocate, April 17, 2008
April 18, 2008
Mr. Zimmermann was quoted in an article entitled, “San Francisco Panel to Discuss Hedge Fund Secrecy Rules.” The article was launched by The Advocate on April 17, 2008 and discusses some of the highlights from a panel discussion.
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Eliot Lauer, Partner (New York Office) was Quoted by Bloomberg.com on April 14, 2008
April 16, 2008
Mr. Lauer was quoted in an article entitled, “Two Arthur Andersen Accountants Sanctioned Over WorldCom Audits.” The article was updated on Bloomberg.com on April 14, 2008.
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Lynn P. Harrison 3rd, Partner (New York Office) was recognized in INSOL World
April 14, 2008
Partner Lynn P. Harrison 3rd was recognized in INSOL World, a quarterly journal of INSOL International, a world-wide federation of national associations for accountants and lawyers who specialize in turnaround and insolvency. Mr. Harrison was recognized as an editorial board member for INSOL World. He will represent The Americas region for a two year term.
Marc V. Kramer, Partner (Frankfurt Office) and Thilo Winkeler, Partner (Frankfurt Office) have published an article about SPACs in Börsen-Zeitung
April 2, 2008
Marc V. Kramer and Thilo Winkeler have published an article entitled “IPOs von Mantelgesellschaften auf dem Vormarsch” (IPOs of shell companies gaining ground) in leading German financial market daily Börsen-Zeitung on April 2, 2008.
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Curtis Garners Media Attention Surrounding Biovail and the Settlement of their SEC Charges
March 27, 2008
The Firm was mentioned by The American Lawyer on Thursday, March 27, 2008 regarding the settlement of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) investigation into accounting at Biovail Corp. The article is entitled, “Biovail Drops Howrey, Relies on Curtis Mallet to Settle SEC Charges,” and was published on www.law.com. The article also mentions T. Barry Kingham, partner (New York Office), for his role in leading the Curtis team that negotiated the settlement.
Michael G. Kushner, Counsel (New York Office), has been awarded the Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (BNA) Tax and Accounting Certificate of Excellence
March 25, 2008
Curtis Counsel Michael G. Kushner has been awarded the Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (BNA) Tax and Accounting Certificate of Excellence honoring the publication of his recent Tax Management Portfolio, Reporting and Disclosure Under ERISA. BNA is a leading publisher of legal and tax reference materials for an international subscriber base of attorneys, accountants and other benefits professionals.
Lynn P. Harrison 3rd, Partner (New York Office), is featured by Aspatore Books in Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Law 2008
March 24, 2008
Mr. Harrison contributed a chapter to Aspatore Books’ Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Law 2008, entitled “Adapting to Significant Changes in the Bankruptcy Practice”.
Congratulations to Curtis’ Director of Business Development, Andrea Stimmel
March 19, 2008
Congratulations to Curtis’ Director of Business Development, Andrea Stimmel, whose work was recently recognized with a first place “Your Honor Award” at the Legal Marketing Association’s Annual Conference in Los Angeles.
Andrea was honored for her role as president of the LMA’s New York chapter last year when it presented a webinar on “The Ins and Outs of the Revised New York Advertising Rules.” The award was given to the New York chapter for its unique use of a new technology and for the impact that the program had on its intended audiences.
The LMA, which represents more than 3000 marketing professionals at law firms across the U.S., cited “the great job using the webinar format to impart information quickly and conveniently on important new rules and regulations.”
The program was put together in response to the many questions raised by the changes last year in New York State's advertising rules for attorneys. "The program - and its advance publicity and public relations - communicated a wealth of information on the new laws, noted the LMA. “The advance work was impressive and helped spur attendance at the webinar.”
The chapter’s marketing efforts for the webinar, led by Andrea, included ads in key publications, a panel discussion for the New York City Bar with FAQs distributed to the more than 300 attorneys in attendance; articles distributed to local press; and booklets on related topics distributed to key audiences.
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Thilo Winkeler, Partner (Frankfurt Office) has published an article about SPACS (an alternative to private-equity investors) in the March 2008 issue of FINANCE Magazine
March 4, 2008
Partner Thilo Winkeler has published an article entitled “SPACS - Eine Alternative zu Private-Equity-Investoren auch in Deutschland?” in the March 2008 issue of FINANCE Magazine. To view the article, please click on the link below.
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Counsel Lizabeth Burrell was Quoted in the ABA Journal - Law News Now.
February 11, 2008
Counsel Lizabeth Burrell was quoted in an article entitled, “At Sea Over Punitives: Justices Sail Into Murky Waters Over Damages From Infamous Disaster,” published in the February 2008 issue of ABA Journal.
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Partner Lawrence Goodman was Quoted in the Wall Street Journal.
February 11, 2008
Partner Lawrence Goodman was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on Monday, February 11, 2008 in an article entitled “Why Foreign Firms May Stay Overseas.”
Partner Jeffrey Zuckerman was Quoted in The New York Sun.
February 8, 2008
Partner Jeffrey Zuckerman was quoted in an article entitled, “Judges Press IRS on Church Tax Break,” published in The New York Sun on February 8, 2008. The article discusses the case of Sklar v. Commissioner, a Jewish couple’s bid to take a tax deduction that the Internal Revenue Service reserves only for members of the Church of Scientology. Mr. Zuckerman is quoted on behalf of our clients, the taxpayers, Michael and Marla Sklar.
Curtis Sponsors the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Compliance and Legal Division’s (SIFMACL) 40th Annual Seminar.
February 8, 2008
Joel Forman and Nancy Delaney are attending the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Compliance and Legal Division’s (SIFMACL) 40th Annual Seminar, March 30 - April 2, 2008 in Orlando, FL. The Conference addresses the business challenges and regulatory changes facing financial services industry compliance and legal professionals. If you have a client or contact who will be attending the Conference, please let the client or contact know that Joel and Nancy will be in attendance, and provide the name and address of the client or contact to Joel and Nancy.
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SIFMACL
Partner Victor Zimmermann was Quoted in The Stamford Advocate
February 4, 2008
Partner Victor Zimmermann was quoted in the article, “Sailfish Denies 'Blowup' Rumors” in the Stamford Advocate on February 2, 2008. The article discusses the state of a Connecticut hedge fund due to the collapse of subprime mortgage market last year.
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Curtis Oman client wins featured in the Oman Observer and on AMEInfo.com.
January 28, 2008
Curtis was featured in the Oman Observer on January 26, 2008 and on AMEInfo.com on January 27, 2008 for winning two new bids to provide legal services to The Rural Areas Electricity Company SAOC (RAECO) and The Oman Power and Water Procurement Company SAOC (OPWP).
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Peter Wolrich was Featured on the Global Arbitration Review Website
January 25, 2008
Peter Wolrich was featured on the Global Arbitration Review website, at www.globalarbitrationreview.com in an article entitled “Wolrich to Serve Third Term at ICC,” published on January 25, 2008.
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Counsel Lizabeth L. Burrell was mentioned in The Arbitrator
January 14, 2008
Counsel Lizabeth L. Burrell was mentioned in the People and Places section of the Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc. publication The Arbitrator. The article is a profile of Lizabeth and her career as one of the only women in her field of law, and her inspiration for becoming a lawyer.
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Curtis partner, Jacques Semmelman authored an article entitled, “The Doctrine of Specialty in Criminal Cases” which was featured in the Outside Counsel Column of the January 3, 2008 issue of the New York Law Journal.
January 4, 2008
Curtis partner, Jacques Semmelman authored an article entitled, “The Doctrine of Specialty in Criminal Cases” which was featured in the Outside Counsel Column of the January 3, 2008 issue of the New York Law Journal. The article outlines the doctrine, which is part of the law of international extradition.
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Paris partner Eden Quainton and Paris associate Jean Lebreton authored an article entitled, “Appel public à l’épargne et placement privé: la nouvelle donne” (“Public offers and private placements: the new regime”), published in Option Finance.
December 20, 2007
Paris partner Eden Quainton and Paris associate Jean Lebreton authored an article entitled, “Appel public à l’épargne et placement privé: la nouvelle donne” (“Public offers and private placements: the new regime”), published in Option Finance. Option Finance is a widely read French financial publication that frequently profiles important legal developments affecting the financial community.
Curtis counsel Lizabeth L. Burrell was featured in an article entitled “First Lady Pleads the Case for Predictability of the Law; First Female President of America’s Maritime Law Association Tells of Her Duties and Ambitions” published in Lloyd’s List
December 12, 2007
Curtis counsel Lizabeth L. Burrell was featured in an article entitled “First Lady Pleads the Case for Predictability of the Law; First Female President of America’s Maritime Law Association Tells of Her Duties and Ambitions” published in Lloyd’s List on December 12, 2007. The article focuses on Liz’s career as a maritime lawyer and her experience as the first woman president of The Maritime Law Association of the United States. Liz was first elected as president of the Maritime Law Association in May 2006, and was re-elected for a second term.
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Curtis Ranked Among the New York Law Journal’s 100 Largest Private Law Offices
December 12, 2007
Curtis is ranked number 60 on the NYLJ Largest Private Law Offices list for 2007. The NYLJ ranks the 100 largest private law offices in the state of New York.
Counsel Michael G. Kushner has been elected to the Board of Directors of the New York chapter of WEB (“Worldwide Employee Benefits Network”).
December 12, 2007
Counsel Michael G. Kushner has been elected to the Board of Directors of the New York chapter of WEB (“Worldwide Employee Benefits Network”). The organization includes attorneys, accountants, actuaries, human resource professionals and others who work in the area of employee benefits.
Counsel Michael G. Kushner has authored a chapter on “Plan Qualification Requirements” for BNA’s Tax Practice Series.
December 10, 2007
Counsel Michael G. Kushner has authored a chapter on “Plan Qualification Requirements” for BNA’s Tax Practice Series.
Gabriela Alvarez-Avila was mentioned as a new lawyer of the Firm on the Global Arbitration Review website.
December 6, 2007
Gabriela Alvarez-Avila was mentioned as a new lawyer of the Firm on the Global Arbitration Review website, at www.globalarbitrationreview.com in an article entitled “Former ICSID Counsel Joins Curtis, Mallet-Prevost,” published on December 4, 2007.
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Counsel Michael G. Kushner has recently been appointed Chair of the American Bar Association’s Committee on Employee Welfare Plans of the ABA’s Real Property, Probate and Trusts Section.
December 6, 2007
Counsel Michael G. Kushner has recently been appointed Chair of the American Bar Association’s Committee on Employee Welfare Plans of the ABA’s Real Property, Probate and Trusts Section. His term begins immediately.
Gabriela Alvarez-Avila was mentioned as a new lawyer of the Firm on Latin Lawyer Online and featured in the “People Moves” column of TheLawyer.com
December 5, 2007
Gabriela Alvarez-Avila was mentioned as a new lawyer of the Firm on Latin Lawyer Online, at www.latinlawyer.com, in an article entitled “Former ICSID Counsel Joins Curtis, Mallet-Prevost,” published on December 4, 2007. To read the article, please click on the link below.
In addition, Gabriela was featured in the “People Moves” column of TheLawyer.com, published on December 5, 2007.
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Partner Peter M. Wolrich and Counsel Miguel I. Estrada Sámano were selected for inclusion in the Guide to the World’s Leading Experts in Commercial Arbitration, 7th Edition.
November 29, 2007
Partner Peter M. Wolrich and Counsel Miguel I. Estrada Sámano were selected for inclusion in the Guide to the World’s Leading Experts in Commercial Arbitration, 7th Edition. They were nominated by in-house counsel and their peers to appear in the guide as two of the pre-eminent practitioners in this field. The guide is scheduled for printing at the end of December and will be available in January.
Curtis Counsel Gabriela Alvarez-Avila was mentioned on The National Law Journal Online and New York Lawyer.com
November 28, 2007
Curtis Counsel Gabriela Alvarez-Avila was mentioned on The National Law Journal Online and New York Lawyer.com on November 28, 2007.
Curtis Partner Santiago Corcuera-Cabezut mentioned in The Lawyer.
November 27, 2007
New York and Mexico City corporate partner Santiago Corcuera-Cabezut was mentioned as a new lawyer of the Firm in an article in The Lawyer on November 26, 2007.
Curtis was featured on Latin Lawyer Online, at www.latinlawyer.com, in an article entitled "Curtis, Mallet-Prevost Boosts Mexican Practice," published on November 15, 2007.
November 26, 2007
Curtis was featured on Latin Lawyer Online, at www.latinlawyer.com, in an article entitled "Curtis, Mallet-Prevost Boosts Mexican Practice," published on November 15, 2007. To read the article, please click on the link below.
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Curtis is listed on CFO.com in the “Deals: Resources Rule” section covering the M&A roundup for the week ending November 11, 2007.
November 19, 2007
Curtis is listed on CFO.com in the “Deals: Resources Rule” section covering the M&A roundup for the week ending November 11, 2007. The Firm was referenced as legal advisor to CITGO Asphalt Refining Co. in the $450 million sale of CITGO’s U.S. asphalt refinery operations and assets to NuStar Energy LP. To read the listing, please click on the link below.
http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/10126751/4/c_2984297?f=archives
Curtis congratulates pro bono client, the Katonah Village Improvement Society (KVIS), in the recent settlement of its opposition to Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia’s application for the trademark “Katonah.”
November 16, 2007
Curtis congratulates pro bono client, the Katonah Village Improvement Society (KVIS), in the recent settlement of its opposition to Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia’s application for the trademark “Katonah.” A joint statement agreement was issued on behalf of both parties and can be read at http://www.kvis.typepad.com.
Of Counsel John P. Campbell shares his knowledge and experience of counseling clients in bankruptcy related situations in a 90 minute Video Leadership Seminar (DVD)
November 6, 2007
Of Counsel John P. Campbell shares his knowledge and experience of counseling clients in bankruptcy related situations in a 90 minute Video Leadership Seminar (DVD), entitled “Settlements & Negotiation Strategies with Creditors in Bankruptcy Situations.” The Video Leadership Seminar is presented by Research and Markets and provides specific creditor strategies.
Curtis was featured on AMEInfo.com in an article entitled, “Curtis Continues Growth in Muscat” on November 4, 2007
November 5, 2007
Curtis was featured on AMEInfo.com in an article entitled, “Curtis Continues Growth in Muscat” on November 4, 2007.
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Curtis counsel Lizabeth L. Burrell is featured on the cover of the November 1, 2007 issue of Fairplay Magazine
November 2, 2007
Curtis counsel Lizabeth L. Burrell is featured on the cover of the November 1, 2007 issue of Fairplay Magazine which can be read at www.fairplay.co.uk. Ms. Burrell is also profiled in an inside article entitled, “Setting the Bar High.”
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Partner Lynn P. Harrison 3rd was invited to join the editorial board for INSOL World
October 31, 2007
Partner Lynn P. Harrison 3rd was invited to join the editorial board for INSOL World, the quarterly journal of INSOL International, a world-wide federation of national associations for accountants and lawyers who specialize in turnaround and insolvency. Mr. Harrison will represent The Americas region for a two year term starting January 2008.
Curtis Paris partners Jerome Pentecoste and Eden Quainton, and counsel Pascale Rouast-Bertier were featured in the “People Moves” section on TheLawyer.com on October 22, 2007.
October 23, 2007
Curtis Paris partners Jerome Pentecoste and Eden Quainton, and counsel Pascale Rouast-Bertier were featured in the “People Moves” section on TheLawyer.com on October 22, 2007.
Curtis Was Highlighted in The New York Law Journal Article Entitled “Student Group Grades Firms on Diversity, Pro Bono Work”
October 23, 2007
Curtis was highlighted in The New York Law Journal article entitled “Student Group Grades Firms on Diversity, Pro Bono Work” on Friday, October 19, 2007. The article reported, “Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle is first in terms of Hispanic partners (14.3 percent) and associates (11.1 percent). No other New York firm recorded equivalent double digits.”
Curtis Mexico associate Mauricio Foeth spoke about "Exporting from Mexico to Germany" at a conference organized by Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, FES Aragón, in Mexico City on October 11, 2007
October 11, 2007
Curtis Mexico associate Mauricio Foeth spoke at a conference entitled "Exporting from Mexico to Germany," at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, FES Aragón, in Mexico City on October 11, 2007. The speech was on planning an export strategy for Mexican companies entering the German market.
Paris partners were mentioned in an article entitled, "Curtis Mallet-Prevost adds three to Paris Office," published in the National Law Journal
October 10, 2007
Paris partners, Jérôme Pentecoste and Eden Quainton and counsel Pascale Rouast-Bertier were mentioned in an article entitled, "Curtis Mallet-Prevost adds three to Paris Office," published in the National Law Journal on October 9, 2007.
Curtis Client, Flextronics International Ltd., Announced on Monday, October 1, 2007, the Closing of its Acquisition of Solectron Corporation
October 3, 2007
Curtis client, Flextronics International Ltd., announced on Monday, October 1, 2007, the closing of its acquisition of Solectron Corporation, in a cash and stock deal valued at approximately $3.6 billion. As a result of the acquisition, Flextronics has the broadest worldwide electronics manufacturing services capabilities, with pro forma annual revenues in excess of $30 billion. Curtis attorneys involved in this significant matter are Jeffrey N. Ostrager, Valarie A. Hing, Jeffrey I. Zuckerman, Evan S. Borenstein, Eduardo A. Cukier, John D. Nielsen, Michael G. Kushner, Danny E. Phillips, Douglas Glazer, Olga Beloded and Veronique Hodeau. Eloy Barbara, Rodrigo Valverde and Rafael de Haro of Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle SC assisted with the Mexican competition filing for the acquisition.
Curtis counsel, Lizabeth L. Burrell has been appointed to Chair the Audit Committee of the Comité Maritime International
October 2, 2007
Curtis counsel, Lizabeth L. Burrell has been appointed to Chair the Audit Committee of the Comité Maritime International, an international non-governmental organization composed of the national maritime law associations of approximately 50 countries.
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