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Dec 29, 2006

Congratulations to Our Client, Microbridge Technologies
Boston Business Journal - We congratulate Microbridge Technologies on the $5 million (USD) Series B extension.
Dec 19, 2006

Nightclub Racks up music suit
Boston Herald - Geroge Tobia was quoted in this article by Jesse Noyes. The Rack nightclub is being sued by Broadcast Media Inc. for using songs such as "Mustang Sally" without permission. Mr. Tobia commented on the commonality of these types of suits, noting they are often resolved when the nightclub pays the necessary fee for using the songs.
Dec 8, 2006

Lowell firm sued for illegally exporting Virgin phones
Boston Business Journal - Mark Schonfeld was quoted in this article by Todd Wallack.
Dec 8, 2006

Fight over a songwriting legend's tapes plays in court
Boston Business Journal - Susan Stenger was quoted in this article by Brian Kladko.
Dec 1, 2006

Beyond the Headlines: IBM sues Amazon for refusing to negotiate patent license fees
Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers Journal - Stephen Chow and Bruce Jobse were both quoted in this article by Andrea R. Barter, Esq.
Nov 24, 2006

Congratulations to Our Client, Riley Medical
Boston Business Journal - We congratulate our client, Riley Medical on its sale to publicly traded Symmetry Medical.
Nov 13, 2006

Counterfeit Couture - Internet Counterfeiting
WHDH - 7 news - Mark Schonfeld was interviewed by Hank Phillipe Ryan on counterfeit products on the internet for this "Help Me Hank" segment. Download file (file is large and may take 30-60 seconds to download)
Nov 11, 2006

Sandwich Skirmish
White City eatery loses bid to block rival's opening
Telegram Gazette - Larry Green was quoted in this article by Lisa Eckelbecker and Bob Kievra.
Nov 10, 2006

Arguments Spread Thick
Rivals aren't serving same food, judge rules
Boston Globe - Larry Green was quoted in this article by Jenn Abelson. Mr. Green represented Qdoba in this case.
Oct 27, 2006

How Rubber Firms Break Out of Bankruptcy
Rubber & Plastics News - Victor Bass was quoted in this article by Miles Moore. Mr. Bass represented Plymouth Rubber during its Chapter 11 proceedings.
Oct 27, 2006

Congratulations to Our Client, Plymouth Rubber Company, Inc.
Boston Business Journal - The Plymouth Rubber Company Ad featuring transactions handled by Burns & Levinson LLP will appear in the October issue of the Boston Business Journal.
Oct 26, 2006

Analog Sued Over Stock option Deals
Patriot Ledger - Dennis Kelly was quoted in this article by Jon Chesto.
Oct 24, 2006

Congratulations to Our Client, Riley Medical
Boston Business Journal - We congratulate our client, Riley Medical, on its sale to publicaly traded Symmetry Medical.
Oct 24, 2006

Congratulations to Our Client, Riley Medical
Boston Business Journal - We congratulate our client, Riley Medical, on its sale to publicaly traded Symmetry Medical.
Oct 24, 2006

Congratulations to Our Client, Pawtucket Water Supply Board
Providence Business News - We congratulate our client, Pawtucket Water Supply Board on commencing the $100 million design, build, operate procurement of its new water treatment facility.
Oct 24, 2006

Congratulations to Our Client, Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse
Providence Business News - We congratulate Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse on obtaining Brownfields agreements and historic tax credits to support adaptive reuse of Rising Sun Mills in Olneyville and Royal Mills at Riverpoint in West Warwick.
Oct 24, 2006

Congratulations to Our Clients, Rhode Island Airport Corporation and Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation
Providence Business News - We congratulate the Rhode Island Airport Corporation and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation on completing various transactions for the T.F. Green Airport Intermodal Facility Project.
Oct 20, 2006

Escaping the Blog Bog
Newburyport Current - Stephen Chow was quoted in this article by Ulrika G. Gerth.
Sep 28, 2006

Elder Fraud
NECN - Bob O'Regan was interviewed by Mont Fennel on September 28, 2006 regarding an elder fraud case.
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Sep 26, 2006

Severin Coming Back to Boston
Boston Globe - George Tobia was quoted in this article by Carol Beggy and Mark Shanahan.
Sep 12, 2006

Lopez Now Courts Payday With A Passion
Boston Herald - George Tobia was quoted in this article by Margery Eagan. Attorney Tobia brokered the deal for Judge Maria Lopez's TV deal.
Sep 9, 2006

Courting Controversy
Judge Lopez brings her fiesty, contentious bench manner to TV
Boston Herald - George Tobia was quoted in this article by Jessica Heslam. The article explored Judge Maria Lopez's new role as a TV judge.
Sep 9, 2006

Judge Lopez Takes Tough Style to TV
Boston Globe - George Tobia was quoted in this article by Christopher Muther. The article credits Mr. Tobia as being responsible for launching Judge Lopez's TV career.
Aug 20, 2006

Rubber & Plastics News
Mike McNulty - Victor Bass was quoted in this article by Mike McNulty.
Aug 17, 2006

Napleton is high bidder on Plymouth Rubber property
Canton Citizen - Victor Bass was quoted in this article by Kathy Anderson.
Aug 17, 2006

Napleton wins Plymouth real estate
The Daily Deal - Victor Bass was quoted in this article by David Elman.
Aug 16, 2006

BNS, Sanofi Sign Away Key Plavix Rights
Pharmaceutical Executive - Jerry Cohen was quoted in this article by Beth Herskovits.
Aug 15, 2006

East Bay Briefings
The Providence Journal - The firm was mentioned in the briefings for their sponsorship of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce 13th annual golf tournament.
Aug 10, 2006

Auction to decide the new owner of Plymouth Rubber
Canton Citizen - Victor Bass was quoted in this article by Kathy Anderson.
Aug 9, 2006

Plymouth Rubber plan approved; Canton firm due to quit bankruptcy with a new owner
Patriot Ledger - Victor Bass was quoted in this article by Jon Chesto.
Aug 3, 2006

Tough Love
The Daily Deal - Victor Bass was quoted in this article by Shannon D. Murray.
Aug 1, 2006

Trust Me: Managing risks when sharing IP with IT contractors
Contingent Workforce Strategies - Mark Schonfeld was quoted in this article by Bridget Mintz Testa.
Aug 1, 2006

Building Better Benefits - Key post-merger concerns for firm executives
Law Firm Inc. - Paul Morton was quoted in this article by Steve Garmahasen.
Jul 12, 2006

Lawsuit over pension fund settled: Former Harnischfeger employees to split $10.8 million
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Harry Miller was quoted in this article by Rick Barrett.
Jul 11, 2006

University of Massachusetts to Begin Routine Review of FA Candidates
Bond Buyer - Fran Gershwin was mentioned in this article by Michelle Kaske for her involvement with the University of Massachusetts Building Authority.
Jul 5, 2006

Key Victory for Execs on Legal Bills: Thompson Memo Hit
Compliance Week - Kevin Kilduff was quoted this article by Paul J. Martinek, regarding the issue involving the recent KPMG ruling.
Jul 3, 2006

Not Welcome at the Bar?
MA Lawyers Weekly - Stephen Chow was quoted in this article by Noah Schaffer, which focused on foreign lawyers sitting on the Bar Examination.
Jul 1, 2006

Deals Ad 2006
Boston Business Journal - The 2006 Deals Ad featuring clients, deals and transactions handled by Burns & Levinson LLP appeared in the May issue of the Boston Business Journal.
Jun 29, 2006

Fidelity, others agree to pay $10.8 million to steelworkers union
www.boston.com - Harry Miller was mentioned in the article by Ross Kerber.
Jun 6, 2006

Net2Phone Goes After Skype With New Patent Suit
www.technewsworld.com - Howard Susser was quoted in this article by Erika Morphy.
May 31, 2006

'Hotel Rwanda' humanitarian finds Boston a second home
Boston Globe - The firm was mentioned in this article by Bella English. The article featured Paul Rusesabagina who is a client of the firm.
May 20, 2006

MASS. MARKET: Small businesses won’t escape Sarbanes-Oxley law
The Patriot Ledger - Andrew Merken was quoted in this article by Jon Chesto.
May 10, 2006

Power of an Idea Scholarship Contest Awards Ceremony
NECN - Burns & Levinson LLP announced the winner of the 2006 Power of an Idea Scholarship Contest at an awards ceremony held at the John D. O'Bryant School of Math & Science on Tuesday, May 9, 2006. Media covering the event included The Boston Globe, Boston Herald, NECN, WBZ-TV4, WBZ radio, and The Hyde Park Bulletin. To view NECN's coverage, click on the link above in title "Power of an Idea Scholarship Contest Awards Ceremony."
May 5, 2006

Superpatents Spark Debate Over IP Issues
IP Law 360 - Jerry Cohen was quoted in this article by Erin Marie Daly.
May 1, 2006

Clause and Effect
The pitfalls of selling your name and signing a non-compete - and how to get back in the game when it all backfires
DNR News Magazine - Theodore Dinsmoor was quoted in this article by Sandra Nygaard regarding designer Joseph Abboud.
May 1, 2006

Sky Radio Interview with Dennis J. Kelly on White Collar Cases: Parallel Proceedings
Sky Radio - Interview was broadcast on American Airlines in May 2006.
Apr 28, 2006

How to Cope with a Pension Cutback
Investor's Business Daily - Brian Bixby was quoted in this article by Kirk Shinkle.
Apr 26, 2006

Burst.com wants a Piece of Apple
MacNewsWorld - Howard Susser was quoted in this article by Erika Morphy.
Apr 24, 2006

Harvard Author Faces Scruitny
NECN - George Tobia was interviewed by New England Cable News about Kaavya Viswanathan, the Harvard student who was accused of plagerism.
Apr 15, 2006

New SEC boss here has the smarts - and a challenge
The Patriot Ledger - Paul Mastrocola was quoted in this article by Jon Chesto.
Apr 13, 2006

December Opening Seen for Water Facility
Providence (RI) Journal Bulletin - Sean Coffey was quoted in this article by John Castelluci.
Apr 9, 2006

This Week in Business
New England Cable News - David Rosenblatt appeared on NECN discussing law firm mergers on April 9, 2006 during the program This Week in Business. The program was hosted by Paul Guzzi, president and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, and Mike Nikitas, a 14-year veteran of NECN and morning anchor. This Week in Business is a half-hour television program focused on the major business stories of the week and the most significant, enduring issues that affect the region's business community.
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Apr 1, 2006

The Show Must Go On
Boston Magazine - George Tobia was quoted in this article by Francis Storrs regarding whether or not the idea of the Neil Entwistle drama has cinematic potential.
Mar 31, 2006

Inside Track
Boston Herald - George Tobia was quoted in this article for being the agent of Cape Cod comics George DeMartino and Wayne Soares. On March 2006, George DeMartino and Wayne Soares filmed a new pilot "Regular Joes" on a Fox Studios soundstage in front of a live audience.
Mar 31, 2006

U.S. Supreme Court hears argument in case that could change face of patent law
Lawyers Weekly - Howard Susser was quoted in this article by Susan R. Miller.
Mar 31, 2006

Corporate Cupid
Montral Gazette - Leonard Gold and Burns & Levinson LLP were featured in this article by Mike King. The article was about the success of our Canadian operations and the Pipeline events Mr. Gold and the Firm have been running.
Mar 31, 2006

Record keeping the key to protecting the firm's IP
Boston Business Journal - Stephen Chow was quoted in this article by Sheri Qualters.
Mar 30, 2006

Committee studies options for Cole Middle School
Options include new building or renovation
The East Greenwich Pendulum - Jay Gowell is the Chairman of the East Greenwich Facilities Committee and was quoted in this article by Heather M. Lightner regarding facilities improvements for Cole Middle School.
Mar 30, 2006

Board orders study of 'tired' local schools
Providence Journal - Jay Gowell was quoted in this article by Peter C.T. Elsworth regarding the Cole Middle School. Mr Gowell is the chairman of the East Greenwich Facilities Committee.
Mar 26, 2006

Girls following in their older sisters' footsteps
Boston Globe - Nancy Newark was mentioned in this story by Danielle Dreilinger regarding her involvement as a speaker on the Professional Women’s Panel in honor of Women’s History Month.
Mar 6, 2006

Managing IP Assets
Momentum - Stephen Chow was interviewed by Paula Jacobs on February 13, 2006 for the Microsoft.com online magazine, Momentum, on Managing IP Assets.
Mar 5, 2006

"Trial and error at high school"
Lawyers find in favor of project
Boston Sunday Globe - Nancy Newark, David Rosenblatt and Victoria Walton were featured in this article by Kristen Green. The article showcased the firm's partnership with Brighton High School and Ms. Newark and Ms. Walton's involvement with coaching the Brighton High School mock trial team.
Mar 1, 2006

Sky Radio Interview with Brian D. Bixby on Estate Planning
How to Make and Break Estate Plans
Sky Radio - Interview broadcast on American Airlines flights in March 2006.
Mar 1, 2006

Metris makes three Acquisitions
Corporate UK - Samuel Shafner was quoted in the March issue of Corporate UK magazine regarding Burns & Levinson's counsel for Metris, a UK based technology company, during the three acquisitions they made.
Mar 1, 2006

A Brave New Board Era
Venture Capital Journal - Josef Volman was quoted in this article by Tom York.
Feb 25, 2006

Attorney says firm close to being sold
The Patriot Ledger - Donald E. Vaughn was quoted in this article, regarding his representation of Plymouth Rubber.
Feb 22, 2006

AALAM Legaline
Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property
- On February 22, 2006 Stephen Chow hosted the Asian-American Lawyers of Massachusetts ("AALAM") Legaline show, which aired live. The show was the first in a quarterly series on "Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property" and began with a discussion of business organization with AALAM director, Jan-Yung Lin of Goodwin Procter.
Feb 17, 2006

Congratulations to Our Client, Metris
Boston Business Journal - We congratulate Metris on its simultaneous acquisition of LK Ltd. (Derby, UK), 3D Scanners Ltd. (London, UK), and Arc Second Inc (Virginia, Washington, USA). Total funds were in excess of 35 million euro.
Feb 1, 2006

Metris closes three deals
mergers & acquisitions - Samuel Shafner was quoted in the article Metris closes three deals in the February/March issue of mergers & acquisitons magazine, which is published in the UK.
Jan 31, 2006

Supreme Court Could Change Face of Patent Law
New England In-House - Howard Susser was quoted in this story by Susan R. Miller in regards to eBay v. MercExchange.
Jan 9, 2006

Growth: Attorneys from Perkins Smith & Cohen Join Burns & Levinson
As seen in Mass High Tech - Announcement Advertisement. This advertisement was also placed in the Boston Globe, Boston Business Journal, Lawyers Weekly, Providence Business News, New England In-House and Women's Business.

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