Note: As of January 1, 2011, Bob Webb's work email address has changed - its now robert.webb@ssd.com instead of the former rwebb@ssd.com (although the old address will continute to work for a limited period of time). Please update your address book software to insure I still continue to receive your email in a timely manner.

Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. and Hammonds LLP are combining to create a new top-tier global law firm. The combination is expected to take effect January 1, 2011.

With approximately 1,275 lawyers in 37 offices and 17 countries, Squire Sanders will be among the top 25 global law firms, based on number of lawyers. As a combined firm, we will be able to offer clients more cost-effective, high-quality solutions to a host of legal issues around the world regardless of jurisdiction.

Our combination demonstrates our continuing commitment to listen to our clients and to act on what we learn. Joining forces ensures we can meet and exceed their expectations.

For further information, visit http://www.squiresandersandhammonds.com/

Bob Webb's Article "Is Tax Exempt Small Business Stock on the Horizen?" which discusses pending legislation to liberalize the tax benefits of so called "small business stock" under Section 1205 of the Internal Revenue Code was published via www.EmergingBusiness.US. The Article is available via this link

On March 18, 2010, Bob Webb presented as part of a "webinar" panel sponsored by the National Center for Employee Ownership on the topic of "Executive Compensation for ESOP Companies."

A replay of this webinar is available via the NCEO's website at http://www.nceo.org/main/meeting.php/id/200/

If you would like Bob Webb to present on this topic to your group or organization on this topic, please contact me at rwebb@ssd.com