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Judge Rejects a Dusty Resign-to-Run Law in Henry County
May 2, 2008
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Buddy Darden and Amol Naik quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Grasping the Lobby Rules, State by State
April 21, 2008
Influence
Carrie Levine

North American Summit Overshadowed by Election
April 21, 2008
Reuters
Deborah Charles and Jeremy Pelofsky

Scotty Greenwood quoted in Reuters.

4,000 Will Convene in Atlanta for the Nation's Largest Gathering of Volunteer and Service Leaders
April 16, 2008
The Earth Times

Eric Tanenblatt quoted in The Earth Times concerning the upcoming National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta.

Lobbyist probe sparks loophole look
April 13, 2008
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Mukasey Takes Heat
For Approach to Crisis
April 11, 2008
The Wall Street Journal
EVAN PEREZ

Joshua Hochberg quoted in The Wall Street Journal

Georgia Approves Referendum Process for Tax Districts
April 10, 2008
The Bond Buyer
Tedra Desue

Washington RFID Law Could Pave Way for More
April 10, 2008
RFID Update
John Burnell

Doug Farry quoted in refered to RFID legislation.

U.S. to Demand Passports by 2009
April 2, 2008
The Canadian Press
Beth Gorham

Scotty Greenwood quoted in The Canadian Press

National Health Museum Might Call Atlanta Home
March 26, 2008
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Craig Schneider

Craig Lesser quoted in reference to the National Health Museum's consideration of locating in Atlanta

Intown Project Survives Storm
Pencil Factory development secures funding after high court struck down TAD financing
March 25, 2008
Daily Report
Andy Peters

Sharon Gay quoted in the Daily Report in reference to TADs.

Pharmacy Board to Weigh Delays on Drug Tracking
March 25, 2008
San Diego Business Journal
Heather Chambers

Doug Farry quoted in the San Diego Business Journal

U.S. Justice Department launches probe into Alcoa over alleged bribery
March 25, 2008
The Associated Press
Daniel Lovering

Joshua R. Hochberg was quoted in The Associated Press

Feds Open Alcoa Bribery Probe
March 22, 2008
Associated Press
Daniel Lovering

Joshua R. Hochberg was quoted in the Associated Press

U.S. probing fraud charge by Bahrain against Alcoa
March 22, 2008
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Len Boselovic

Joshua R. Hochberg was quoted in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Alcoa Under Investigation
March 21, 2008
Market Scan
Ruthie Ackerman

Joshua R. Hochberg was quoted in the Market Scan

Conference to Highlight Area's Role in Volunteerism
March 13, 2008
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Maria Saporta

Eric Tanenblatt quoted in article on Atlanta's selection as host of National Conference on Volunteering and Service.

Spitzer Fights to Avoid Charges After Resignation (Update6)
March 13, 2008
Bloomberg
David Glovin and Patricia Hurtado

Joshua R. Hochberg was quoted in Bloomberg News

Loan Data Focus of Probe
Countrywide Files May Have Included Dubious Information
March 11, 2008
Wall Street Journal
Glenn R. Simpson

Joshua Hochberg, former chief of the Justice Department's fraud section and current partner in McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP's White Collar Defense practice, is quoted in the Wall Street Journal regarding Countrywide Financial probe.

Deadline Looms for New Lobbying Rules
March 10, 2008
Legal Times
Carrie Levine

KGO-AM radio
March 5, 2008

Marcia Hale was featured on KGO-AM radio

Simply Put
March 4, 2008
Bloomberg Radio

Marcia Hale was featured on Bloomberg Radio's "Simply Put"

Tough Cop Role Taken by Senate on Ethics Issue
March 4, 2008
The Hill
Alexander Bolton

Stefan Passantino, Political Law practice chair, is quoted in The Hill.

Take as Directed
Can you sue a company for a product the feds approved?
February 29, 2008
Daniel Fisher

Larry Ebner is quoted on the subject of pending Supreme Court cases involving federal preemption of product liability claims.

Threat to NAFTA
February 26, 2008
CBC

Scotty Greenwood is interviewed on CBC

Beware Democrats, ex-U.S. envoy tells Canadians
February 21, 2008
The Toronto Star

Scotty Greenwood quoted in The Toronto Star.

Law firm enhances giving by forming charitable foundation
February 19, 2008
Doug Sherwin
The Daily Transcript

Georgia's Cities could be a TAD Disadvantaged
February 18, 2008
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Maria Suporta

Steve Labovitz quoted in article about new Georgia Supreme Court TAD ruling.

Simply Put
February 15, 2008
Bloomberg Radio

Stefan Passantino was featured on Bloomberg Radio

Georgia Court Deals Blow to BeltLine
February 12, 2008
The Bond Buyer
Shelly Sigo

Sharon Gay quoted in reference to Georgia Supreme Court ruling

Lobbyists and Lawmakers Tread Lightly Around New Disclosure Law
February 11, 2008
Congressional Quarterly
Bart Jansen, CQ Staff

NAM Suit Takes Aim at New Disclosure Rules
February 11, 2008
Legal Times
Carrie Levine

Jeffrey Altman quoted in the Legal Times

And Also, Don't Forget to R.S.V.P.
February 7, 2008
Influence
Carry Levine

Stefan Passantino quoted in Influence

Ethics Committee Ruling Changes Little
February 6, 2008
Roll Call
Tory Newmyer, Roll Call Staff

Stefan C. Passantino quoted in Roll Call

Tangled web gives presidential hopefuls their Canadian content
February 6, 2008
www.theglobeandmail.com
Jane Taber

Watchdogs press Pelosi to change ethics rules
February 5, 2008
The Hill
Susan Crabtree

Stefan C. Passantino quoted in The Hill

GA Democrat Weighs in on Super Tuesday
February 4, 2008
PBA online
Steve Goss

State GOP Member on Super Tuesday
February 4, 2008
PBA online
Steve Goss

The Menace And Promise Of The Independent Monitor
February 4, 2008

The editor interviews Bill Ide

Suppose elections had a corporate sponsor. Oh, wait. They do.
February 3, 2008
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
AJC Political Insider

McKenna Long launches EC practice
January 28, 2008
TopLegal.eu

On the Economy
January 25, 2008
Bloomberg TV

Marcia Hale appeared on Bloomberg TV

Loophole on Event Tickets Split Panels
January 22, 2008
The Hill
Alexander Bolton

Stefan Passantino quoted in The Hill

Dem Turnout Better?
January 20, 2008
MSNBC

Marcia Hale appeared on MSNBC

Still a bridesmaid, mega site looking for right match
January 20, 2008
Savannah Morning News
Mary Carr Mayle

Craig Lesser quoted in Savannah Morning News regarding still undeveloped mega site

Simply Put
January 18, 2008
Bloomberg Radio

Marcia Hale appeared on Bloomberg radio

South Carolina Showdown
January 17, 2008
MSNBC

Marcia Hale appeared on MSNBC

McKenna Long Promotes 6 California Partners
January 16, 2008
The Recorder
Niraj Chokshi

McKenna Long & Aldridge elects 2 partners
January 15, 2008
San Diego Daily Transcript
Doug Sherwin

Ashcroft Deal Leads to Hiring Scrutiny
January 14, 2008
Legal Times
Pedro Ruz Gutierrez and Marisa McQuilken

Joshua Hochberg quoted concerning deferred prosecution agreements.

McKenna Long launches Brussels practice
McKenna Long & Aldridge has launched a competition practice in its Brussels office
January 14, 2008
Global Competition Review

Power Politics
Indian Americans are rolling up their sleeves this election as never before.
January 14, 2008
LittleIndia
Lavina Melwani

Crackdown on Foreign Bribery
January 12, 2008
National Journal
Peter H. Stone

Joshua Hochberg quoted on FCPA enforcement

Chairman Dean's Nominations for The 2008 Convention Standing Committees
January 11, 2008
Democratic National Convention Committee

Scotty Greenwood asked to serve on the Credentials Committee for the Democratic National Convention

Clinton fights 'Iron My Shirt' mentality over gender in White House bid
January 11, 2008
The Canadian Press
Beth Gorham

Scotty Greenwood quoted in The Canadian Press

The candidate who went retail
To slow the Obama steamroller, Clinton opted to appeal to New Hampshire's main street
January 10, 2008
globeandmail.com
John Ibbitson

The Debate: The Canadian View After New Hampshire
Caucuses, primaries, and retail politics: What can Canada learn from this U.S. election season?
January 9, 2008
The Agenda with Steve Paikin

SIGA To Present at the 26th Annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference
January 7, 2008
BusinessWire

Vical to Participate in Pandemic Influenza Panel at JPMorgan Healthcare Conference
January 7, 2008
PRNewswire

McKenna Advises Cousins on Base Revamp
Proposal calls for mixed-use development at Fort Gillem site in Clayton County
January 3, 2008
Fulton County Daily Report
Andy Peters

Campaign Alert: Get Up to Speed - Now - On These New Rules
January 1, 2008
Politics Magazine

Doug Chalmers, Partner in McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP's Political Law practice, addresses the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007.

Ethics Clears Way for Convention Parties
December 13, 2007
Roll Call
Anna Palmer

Stefan Passantino quoted in Roll Call

Party on Carefully, Says Panel
December 13, 2007
The Hill
Susan Crabtree

Marcia Hale quoted in The Hill

Ethics Plan to Take Heat from All Sides
December 11, 2007
The Hill
Susan Crabtree

Ted Van Der Meid quoted in The Hill

Ethical Partying
December 5, 2007
Roll Call
Kate Ackley and Tory Newmyer

Stefan Passantino quoted in Roll Call concerning new ethics' rules effects during the Holidays.

Political Law: Elections, Campaign Finance, Lobbying, Ethics and A Great Deal More
December 1, 2007
The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel

The editor interviews Stefan Passantino

Successful Partnering with the US Government through Funding for Bio-Threat Research and Development
December 1, 2007
Pharma Television

New Lobbyist Rules Alter D.C. Atmosphere
November 25, 2007
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Julia Malone

As Lake Lanier Sinks, Judges Probe Pact
Lawyers for Georgia, Corps of Engineers get grilled over 2003 deal to store Atlanta water
November 19, 2007
Washington, DC
Daily Report
Andy Peters

Lake Lawsuit in Federal Court Today
Florida, Alabama: Drinking water is not an authorized use of Lanier
November 16, 2007
Gainsville, Georgia
Gainsville Times
Harris Blackwood

Associations Say Sunshine Too Bright
Trade Groups Complain Ethics Law Mandates to Disclose Membership Is Unfair
November 7, 2007
Washington DC
Roll Call
Tory Newmyer

Tips for the Graft Averse
November 3, 2007
National Journal

Pandemic Planning: Active Participation By The Legal Department is Critical
November 1, 2007
The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel

Governor’s council ponders program to save BNAS jobs
October 31, 2007
The Times Record

Wallet-Sized Card Offers Free Advice on New Ethics Rules
October 31, 2007
Roll Call

FDA Pushes Back On So-Called Legacy Drugs
October 30, 2007
Health Law 360

Bottom Line
October 16, 2007
Washington, DC
The Hill

Mason, Shelton Join UGA Arch Foundation
October 14, 2007
Atlanta
Athens Banner-Herald

Chinese Incubator Coveted
Georgia is a contender: U.S. investment of $360 million could bring 4,000 jobs at startups.
October 6, 2007
Atlanta
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Dan Chapman

TADs Boost Property Value, Accelerate Growth
October 5, 2007
Atlanta
Daily Report

Trade Relations with Canada from an Insider's View
October 1, 2007
Metropolitan Corporate Counsel

Deal Watch: Military housing deal work builds for McKenna
September 27, 2007
Daily Report

Carlyle Group Signs up McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
September 26, 2007
Washington DC
Roll Call

Lobbying on the Side
September 12, 2007
Roll Call
Paul Singer

House Security Plan Draws Fire
September 11, 2007
Roll Call
Elizabeth Brotherton

Osiris Taps D.C. Law Firm To Help Pitch Bioterror Drug To Military
September 7, 2007
Baltimore Business Journal - September 7, 2007

It's Now the Law: Understanding and Complying With the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007
September 1, 2007
Association of Law & Public Policy

Wayne N. Bradley Represented Pratt Industries Inc. on a $120 Million Bond Financing Arrangement
August 17, 2007
Daily Report
Andy Peters

Despite Ruling, AT&T Vows to Keep Car Logo
NASCAR Lawyer Says His Client Hopes to Get Issue Worked Out ASAP, with AT&T Honoring 11th Circuit’s Opinion
August 15, 2007
Daily Report
Alyson M. Palmer

McKenna Long & Aldridge's Maura O'Connor Appointed Chair of Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation Strategic Advisory Committee
Role With Land Use Committee to Bolster Strategic Growth and Employment Opportunities in Greater Los Angeles County
August 14, 2007

Boards Terminate Related Transactions to Avoid Criticism
August 13, 2007
Agenda

Few Want To Run Against Aguirre
Controversial City Attorney Has One Declared Challenger
August 13, 2007
San Diego Tribune
Alex Roth

A War Over War Stories
August 12, 2007
The Washington Post
Phillip Carter

Alien Earns Protection Under SAFETY Act
August 9, 2007
RFID Update
Will Smith

Two McKenna Long & Aldridge Partners Named As Finalists on Washington Business Journal's 2007 "Top Washington Lawyers" List

NASCAR races into 11th Circuit
Appellate Judges Question the Need for Court to Patch Up Squabble Over AT&T Car Logo
August 7, 2007
Daily Report
Alyson M. Palmer

Tougher Rules Change Game for Lobbyists
August 7, 2007
The New York Times
David D. Kirkpatrick

Firm Scores High With Midlevel Associates
August 1, 2007
The American Lawyer

General Counsel As Persuasive Counselors
How A Law Firm Can Assist General Counsel In Their Enhanced Role
August 2007
The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel

Managing Director Craig Lesser Appointed to the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce Southeast Region's Board of Directors
August 1, 2007
TechLink
Mitch Leff

Movers & Shakers
Wayne Bradley, Ted Van Der Meid, Denise Trujillo
August 1, 2007
The Deal
Baz Hiralal

Nine Professionals Join McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
August 2007
Metropolitan Corporate Counsel

Retirement Plan- Governance Stay Ahead Of The Wave
August 2007
The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel

Deal Watch
McKenna Attorneys Pro Bono Advisers to Hands On Network's Merger with Points of Light Foundation
July 26, 2007
Daily Report
Andy Peters

In the Trenches
Dealmaker Wayne N. Bradley Boomerangs Back to McKenna Long & Aldridge
July 25, 2007
Daily Report
Meredith Hobbs

Tax Allocation District Proposal
July 24, 2007
WMGT-TV
Heather Graf

Movers - New Arrivals
Denise Trujillo and Ted Van Der Meid
July 23, 2007
The National Law Journal

Lawyers Get Back on Board
July 19, 2007
Daily Report
Andy Peters

Movers & Shakers
July 17, 2007
The Deal
Baz Hiralal

Joshua Hochberg, Independent Examiner in Refco Bankruptcy, Issues Report

Lawsuit in British Court Seeks Clarification of REACH's Requirements for Monomers
July 13, 2007
Daily Environment Report
Stephanie Gardner and Pat Rizzuto

Law Firms, Audit Firms Could Face Liability in Refco Collapse, Examiners Report Says; What About Sarbox?
July 12, 2007
Financial Executives International
Edith Orenstein

McKenna's Josh Hochberg Acts as Independent Examiner to Refco Report
Refco Report Sheds Light on Collapse
July 12, 2007
Carrick Mollenkamp, Ian MacDonald, David Reilly
Independent Examiner Says Law, Audit Firms Could Face Liability
The Wall Street Journal

Ruling on Lawsuits in Refco Bankruptcy
July 12, 2007
The New York Times

Refco Examiner Faults Lawyers, Auditors in Collapse
July 11, 2007
Reuters
Jonathan Stempel

The Government Contractor
Information and Analysis on Legal Aspects of Procurement
July 11, 2007
Thomson West

Bill Heard Being Investigated
July 10, 2007
The Citizen

Appointments
Legal
July 9, 2007
The Washington Post

House Speaker Seeks to Ease Some of Grady’s Trauma Pains
A legislative committee will examine funding sources, including a $1 increase tax on phone bills
July 9, 2007
Daily Report
Andy Peters

On The Move
Two attorneys have joined McKenna Long & Aldridge
July 9, 2007
Legal Times
Atilla Berry

On the Move
Southern California
July 9, 2007
The Recorder

State Sues Bill Heard Over Alleged 'Deceptive Recall Notice'
July 9, 2007
Atlanta Business Chronicle

Attorney on What SAFETY Act Offers RFID Vendors
July 6, 2007
RFID Update

Dealmakers: McKenna Long & Aldridge
July 1, 2007
Mergers & Acquisitions

US Defense Contractors Protesting More Awards
June 29, 2007
The Wall Street Journal
August Cole

RFID: The U.S. SAFETY Act - What You Need to Know
June 28, 2007
The AIM Global Network
John Havens

McKenna Long & Aldridge's Steve Sorett Appointed to Board of Fairfax County, VA Chamber of Commerce
June 22, 2007
Washington, DC

30-year-old bribery law brings new headaches
A who’s who of enforcement authorities are making compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act difficult for companies
June 18, 2007
Financial Week
Nicholas Rummell

People - Dennis Zakas
McKenna Long Adds a Partner
June 18, 2007
Merger Mogul

Ted’s New Gig
June 18, 2007
Roll Call

People - At the Bar
Profile of Ted Van Der Meid
June 16, 2007
National Journal
Gregg Sangillo

McKenna Long’s Josh Hochberg Says Fraud Section Has Lost Half Its Lawyers in Twenty Years
June 15, 2007
Corporate Crime Reporter
Russell Mokhiber

How a Democrat Can Get My Vote
One Soldier's Story: An Introduction
June 2007
Washington Monthly
Phillip Carter

AT&T Wins Right to Change Race Car Logo
May 30, 2007
Fulton County Daily Report
R. Robin McDonald

Movers - Laterals
May 28, 2007
The National Law Journal

It's Not That Simple
Don't blame the FDA for not imposing mandates to speed up RFID's adoption in the pharmaceutical industry.
May 27, 2007
RFID Journal
Doug Farry

Executive Moves
May 21, 2007
Crain's New York Business

MLA Scores Major Victory for Cingular/AT&T against NASCAR and Sprint Nextel
May 21, 2007

Who's News
May 18, 2007
The Wall Street Journal

New Law Serves as Warning to RFID Industry
May 16, 2007
RFID Update

People: McKenna Long & Aldridge
May 14, 2007
Lawyer

Who's News - McKenna Long & Aldridge
May 14, 2007
Washington, DC
The Wall Street Journal Online