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1. SEC Announces Measures To Encourage Cooperation And Names Specialized Unit Chiefs
Gregory S. Bruch and Elizabeth P. Gray Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(March 2010 Issue; Page[s] 20)

2. The Renewed Focus On Compensation Committees: A Push For True Independence
David E. Rubinsky and Jason R. Ertel Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(February 2010 Issue; Page[s] 17)

3. A Bankruptcy Saga For The History Books
The Editor interviews Matthew Feldman, who recently returned to Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP after serving as Chief Legal Advisor to the Obama administration's Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry. He is currently a Partner and Co-chair of the firm's Business Reorganization and Restructuring Department.
(January 2010 Issue; Page[s] 17)

4. Willkie Advises Comcast On Regulatory Aspects Of Deal With NBC
(January 2010 Issue; Page[s] 35)

5. Financial Regulatory Reform Update: Which Private Fund Managers Should Anticipate Registration With The SEC?
Adrienne Atkinson and David W. Blass Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(December 2009 Issue; Page[s] 17)

6. Matthew Feldman Returns To Willkie After Presidential Task Force Assignment
(December 2009 Issue; Page[s] 35)

7. Federal District Court In Mark Cuban Case Issues Decision On Misappropriation Theory Of Insider Trading
Tariq Mundiya and Todd G. Cosenza Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(November 2009 Issue; Page[s] 28)

8. Neil Barofsky: Bringing Transparency To TARP
The Editor interviews Richard H. Girgenti, Principal and National Practice Leader for Forensic Services, KPMG LLP, and Michael R. Young, a litigation partner in the New York office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP specializing in securities and financial reporting.
(October 2009 Issue; Page[s] 01)

9. State Initiatives To Regulate Credit Default Swaps Deferred Pending Federal Action
Leah Campbell and Robin Choi Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(September 2009 Issue; Page[s] 20)

10. For Foreign Investors, Expert Navigation Through The CFIUSProcess
The Editor interviews Russell Smith, Special Counsel in the Government Relations Department in the Washington office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.
(August 2009 Issue; Page[s] 35)

11. TARP Enforcement: Latest Developments And Insights
James C. Dugan and Scott S. Rose Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(July 2009 Issue; Page[s] 16)

12. Eighth Circuit Amends Standard For Review Of Mutual Fund Advisory Fees
Benjamin J. Haskin, Rose DiMartino, Mary Eaton and Ryan Leshaw Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(June 2009 Issue; Page[s] 32)

13. Federal Insurance Regulatory Initiatives
Leah Campbell and Marshal Bozzo Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(May 2009 Issue; Page[s] 09)

14. Delaware Chancery Court Refuses To Hold Citigroup's Directors Personally Liable For Failing To Monitor Risks Associated With Citigroup's Subprime Exposure
Tariq Mundiya and Mary Eaton Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(May 2009 Issue; Page[s] 47)

15. Demand Futility In NewYork State Court Derivative Actions Arising From Stock Options Backdating
Scott S. Rose Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(April 2009 Issue; Page[s] 43)

16. Jack And The Beanstalk: Taking The Ax To Executive Compensation
Stephen T. Lindo and Jason R. Ertel Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(March 2009 Issue; Page[s] 09)

17. Credit Default Swaps In The Headlines: What Senior Management Needs To Know About How CDSs Work, And Recent Efforts To Regulate CDSs
Thomas H. French and Jack I. Habert Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(February 2009 Issue; Page[s] 06)

18. Federal Circuit Raises The Bar For Business Method Patents
Kelsey I. Nix Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(January 2009 Issue; Page[s] 27)

19. Special Committees Must Be Fully Independent And Demonstrate A "Vigorous" Commitment To Protecting The Interests Of The Corporation
Gregory S. Bruch and Jessica L. Matelis Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(December 2008 Issue; Page[s] 30)

20. U.S. Treasury Department's Temporary Guarantee Program For Money Market Funds
Benjamin J. Haskin and Y. Rachel Kuo Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(November 2008 Issue; Page[s] 17)

21. SEC Provides Guidance On The Use Of Company Websites To Provide Information To Investors
Cristopher Greer and Jeffrey S. Hochman Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(October 2008 Issue; Page[s] 51)

22. Trend Spotting: Recognizing The Growing Risk Of IP Litigation Facing OSS Developers And Implementers
Francis M. Buono and McLean Sieverding Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(September 2008 Issue; Page[s] 05)

23. Willkie Represented Philadelphia Stock Exchange In Acquisition By NASDAQ
(September 2008 Issue; Page[s] 23)

24. U.S. Supreme Court Unanimously Reverses Federal Circuit In LG Electronics Case And Limits A Patent Holder's Ability To Demand Downstream Royalties On The Use Of A Product
Kelsey Nix, Heather Schneider and Carissa Mann Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(August 2008 Issue; Page[s] 30)

25. Proposed Regulations Clarify And Expand U.S. Government Foreign Direct Investment Reviews
Russell L. Smith Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(July 2008 Issue; Page[s] 38)

26. FTC Requires Patentee To Fulfill Licensing Commitments To A Standard-Setting Organization To Prevent Consumer Harm
Eugene L. Chang, William H. Rooney, Heather M. Schneider and Lauren J. Stiroh Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP National Economic Research Associates
(June 2008 Issue; Page[s] 11)

27. Willkie Farr Creates Office Of Chairman
(June 2008 Issue; Page[s] 40)

28. All OSS Developers Are Equal, But Some OSS Developers Are More Equal Than Others!
Francis M. Buono and McLean Sieverding Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(May 2008 Issue; Page[s] 09)

29. Pizzazz In Your Diligence, A Structure That Works, And Other Lessons From Recent M&A Cases - Part II
Maurice M. Lefkort Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(April 2008 Issue; Page[s] 42)

30. Pizzazz In Your Diligence, A Structure That Works, And Other Lessons From Recent M&A Cases - Part I
Maurice M. Lefkort Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(March 2008 Issue; Page[s] 48)

31. The Power Of Choice: Massachusetts Wisely Embraces Multiple Document Format Standards To Drive Greater Competition And Innovation
Francis M. Buono and McLean Sieverding Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(February 2008 Issue; Page[s] 15)

32. A Telescopic World-View Of Compliance
The Editor interviews Martin J. Weinstein, Partner in Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP's Litigation Group and leader of the firm's Compliance & Enforcement Practice Group.
(February 2008 Issue; Page[s] 47)

33. The SEC Releases Report On Executive Compensation Disclosure - Things To Consider For The 2008 Proxy Season
David E. Rubinsky and J. Pasco Struhs Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(January 2008 Issue; Page[s] 29)

34. Seventh Circuit Emphasizes Necessity For Timely Selection Of Party Arbitrator
Richard Mancino Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(December 2007 Issue; Page[s] 07)

35. SEC Narrows Exceptions To Regulation SHO
Roger D. Blanc, Larry E. Bergmann and Matthew B. Comstock Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(November 2007 Issue; Page[s] 27)

36. SEC Tightens Rule 105 Of Regulation M To Protect Offering Prices
Roger D. Blanc, Larry E. Bergmann and Matthew B. Comstock Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(October 2007 Issue; Page[s] 35)

37. The Second Edition Of Forms Under Revised Article 9: A Welcome Guide For The Secured Transactions Attorney
The Editor interviews Cindy J. Chernuchin, Special Counsel, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.
(September 2007 Issue; Page[s] 11)

38. FTC And DOJ Issue Joint Report Regarding Antitrust Enforcement And Intellectual Property Rights
William Rooney, Kelsey Nix and David Park Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(August 2007 Issue; Page[s] 35)

39. Our Forbidding Litigation Environment Can Be Changed
The Editor interviews James C. Dugan, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.
(July 2007 Issue; Page[s] 06)

40. Wall Street Meets Main Street Congress Examines The Economic And Social Effects Of Private Equity Transactions
Barry Barbash and Russell Smith Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(July 2007 Issue; Page[s] 41)

41. SEC Proposes New Rules Directed At Hedge Funds And Their Advisers - Part II
Rita M. Molesworth Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(June 2007 Issue; Page[s] 37)

42. SEC Proposes New Rules Directed At Hedge Funds And Their Advisers - Part I
Rita M. Molesworth Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(May 2007 Issue; Page[s] 26)

43. GPL Version 3: Posing A Threat To Interoperability, Open Innovation, And Customer Choice
Francis M. Buono Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(April 2007 Issue; Page[s] 60)

44. Supreme Court Reverses Rule That A Patent Licensee In Good Standing Cannot Seek A Declaratory Judgment That The Licensed Patent Is Invalid, Unenforceable, Or Not Infringed
Kelsey I. Nix and Heather Schneider Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(March 2007 Issue; Page[s] 16)

45. Scheme Liability Under Rule 10b-5: An Emerging Cause Of Action - Part III
James C. Dugan Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(February 2007 Issue; Page[s] 38)

46. Scheme Liability Under Rule 10b-5: An Emerging Cause Of Action - Part II
James C. Dugan Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(January 2007 Issue; Page[s] 09)

47. Scheme Liability Under Rule 10b-5: An Emerging Cause Of Action - Part I
James C. Dugan Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(December 2006 Issue; Page[s] 37)

48. Willkie Farr Elects 15 Partners
(December 2006 Issue; Page[s] 42)

49. Pension Protection Act Of 2006 Makes Major Changes To ERISA Fiduciary Requirements
Frank A. Daniele Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(November 2006 Issue; Page[s] 11)

50. NAIC Regulatory Treatment of Hybrid Securities
Leah Campbell, Serge Benchetrit and Richard Reinhold Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(October 2006 Issue; Page[s] 18)

51. Enjoin The Byrd Amendment
Kenneth J. Pierce, Partner, International Trade Department Valerie Ellis, Associate, International Trade Department Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Washington, DC
(October 2006 Issue; Page[s] 28)

52. The New Big Thing In Trade Law: Post-Order Antidumping And Countervailing Duty Settlements
Kenneth J. Pierce and Robert E. DeFrancesco Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(September 2006 Issue; Page[s] 05)

53. Supreme Court Abolishes Automatic Injunctions Against Patent Infringement
William M. Ried and Miwako Hosaka Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(August 2006 Issue; Page[s] 14)

54. Navigating The Privacy Maze In The U.S. And Abroad
The Editor interviews Demetrios Eleftheriou, Associate, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.
(July 2006 Issue; Page[s] 07)

55. Supreme Court Shortens The Reach Of Antitrust
Bernard A. Nigro, Jr. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(June 2006 Issue; Page[s] 17)

56. SEC Executive Compensation Proposals: Governance, Comments, And Embarrassing Disclosures - Part II
Stephen T. Lindo Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(May 2006 Issue; Page[s] 07)

57. SEC Executive Compensation Proposals Merit Prompt Attention: Still Time To Avoid The Glare - Part I
Stephen T. Lindo and Frank A. Daniele Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(April 2006 Issue; Page[s] 09)

58. Delaware Chancery Court Highlights Pitfalls Of A Flawed Special Committee Process In Interested Merger Transactions
Tariq Mundiya Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(March 2006 Issue; Page[s] 08)

59. CNOOC And U.S. Foreign Investment Rules: Today's "Screen" May Be Tomorrow's "Wall"
Russell L. Smith Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(February 2006 Issue; Page[s] 09)

60. Securities And Exchange Commission Proposed Guidance On The Scope Of Section 28(e)
Martin R. Miller and Paul F. Schlichting Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(January 2006 Issue; Page[s] 12)

61. Treasury Proposes Deferred Compensation Regulations: Brave New World For Executives
Stephen T. Lindo and Frank A. Daniele Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(December 2005 Issue; Page[s] 12)

62. The Duty Of Good Faith: A New Doctrine Or A Variation Of An Old One?
The Editor interviews Steven A. Seidman, Partner, and Laura L. Delanoy, Associate, of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.
(November 2005 Issue; Page[s] 16)

63. Technology - Law Firms
What Every Business Should Know About Data Security
Timothy McTaggart and Demetrios Eleftheriou Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(September 2005 Issue; Page[s] 21)

64. Pro Bono - Law Firms
An Outstanding Group Effort: The Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Greater DC Community Foundation
The Editor interviews Francis M. Buono, Partner, Washington office, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. The Washington office recently announced the inauguration of the Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Greater DC Community Foundation.
(August 2005 Issue; Page[s] 51)

65. The Many Hats Of A Prominent New York Firm
The Editor interviews Daniel D. Rubino, Partner of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. The background to this interview is the unique scenario of a state, in this case Rhode Island, inviting bids from outside firms to investigate the suitability of a business consortium made up of Starwood Capital, Kerzner International and the Waterford Group (a.k.a. BLB) to acquire Lincoln Park, a greyhound track and gaming venue, from former owners who were under indictment. Dan Rubino of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP led the team that recently rendered its report on behalf of Rhode Island's Department of Business Regulation.
(July 2005 Issue; Page[s] 12)

66. Congress Makes Significant Changes To Rules Governing Class Actions
Kevin B. Clark, Joseph G. Davis and David B. Esau Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(June 2005 Issue; Page[s] 22)

67. For Agriculture And Aquaculture Imports, U.S. Antidumping Laws Are Now More Onerous Than Ever
Kenneth J. Pierce and Matthew R. Nicely Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(May 2005 Issue; Page[s] 26)

68. A Law Firm With The Inside View On Environmental Matters
The Editor interviews E. Donald Elliott, Partner, and Robert E. Fabricant, Special Counsel in the Environmental Law Department of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP - both having served as General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
(April 2005 Issue; Page[s] 22)

69. State Unclaimed Property Laws: A Look At Broad Trends
Timothy R. McTaggart Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(March 2005 Issue; Page[s] 14)

70. Treasury Issues Initial Guidance On New Deferred Compensation Rules
Stephen T. Lindo and Frank A. Daniele Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(February 2005 Issue; Page[s] 11)

71. "Interoperability," Not " Interchangeability" The Importance Of A Proper Approach To Defining And Achieving "Interoperability" To Enhance Competition, Innovation, And Consumer Choice In The Information Technology Marketplace
IT Industry Circa 2004 - Significantly Increased Interoperability on All Levels
Francis M. Buono Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(January 2005 Issue; Page[s] 13)

72. Eighteen Safeguards To Corporate Self-Investigation
Michael R. Young Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(December 2004 Issue; Page[s] 13)

73. Worse Than Zero-Sum Trading: How U.S. Discretionary Administration Of The Dumping Laws Takes Away The Benefits Of Free Trade Agreements
Kenneth J. Pierce and Russell L. Smith Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(November 2004 Issue; Page[s] 18)

74. Proposal To Require Registration Of Advisers To Hedge Funds
Martin R. Miller and Joseph Bergman Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(October 2004 Issue; Page[s] 04)

75. SEC Reacts To Scandals By Amending Rules For Investment Advisers' And Investment Companies' Codes Of Ethics
Benjamin J. Haskin Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(September 2004 Issue; Page[s] 05)

76. Understanding Senators Kerry And Edwards On Trade Policy: Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself
Russell L. Smith and Caroline G. Cooper Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(August 2004 Issue; Page[s] 20)

77. A Rare Occurrence: Willkie Attorney Wins Recusal Motion To Disqualify Judge
The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel interviews Richard Mancino, Partner in the Litigation Department of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in New York City. Mr. Mancino recently led a successful effort to disqualify a federal judge overseeing various high-profile asbestos-related bankruptcy proceedings because of an appearance of bias and partiality in his administration of the cases. The Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia ordered the removal of the U.S. District Judge Alfred M. Wolin from the Chapter 11 cases of Owens Corning, W.R. Grace & Co. and USG Corp. "A federal appeals court yesterday ordered the judge overseeing five important asbestos-related bankruptcy proceedings to withdraw from three of these cases because of the appearance of bias." New York Times, May 18, 2004 © 2004 New York Times Company.
(July 2004 Issue; Page[s] 17)

78. Interpreting Ambiguities In Loan Documents - Part II
William E. Hiller and Geoffrey R. Peck Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(June 2004 Issue; Page[s] 21)

79. Interpreting Ambiguities In Loan Documents - Part I
William E. Hiller and Geoffrey R. Peck Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(May 2004 Issue; Page[s] 19)

80. NSR: An Industry Lawyer's Perspective On The Ongoing Battle Over Who Speaks For EPA
E. Donald Elliott Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(April 2004 Issue; Page[s] 20)

81. The SEC's Final Rules On Director Nominations And Shareholder Communications With Directors: Form Or Substance?
The Editor interviews Yaacov M. Gross, corporate and securities law partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.
(March 2004 Issue; Page[s] 15)

82. Conversation With Yaacov M. Gross, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, With Respect To Sarbanes-Oxley Developments
Yaacov M. Gross Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(February 2004 Issue; Page[s] 12)

83. Achieving Economic Stability In Asia: How Will The Bush Administration Act?
Russell L. Smith and Caroline G. CooperWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
(January 2004 Issue; Page[s] 12)

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