Supreme Court Issues New Rules of Discovery Concerning Storage of Electronic Records.

     Washington, D.C., December 1, 2006.  Changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on discovery impact how businesses must store electronic records such as emails, instant messages, digital images and drawings.  See the article entitled, "New Federal Rules Concerning Storage of Electronic Data," below.

Grand Rapids Law Firm Founder Nominated for 2006 Businessmen of the Year Award.

      Press Release, Washington, D.C., November 30, 2006.  The Business Advisory Council for the National Republican Congressional Committee announced today its list of nominees for the 2006 Businessmen of the Year Award.  The list recognizes the top U.S. business leaders who have successfully integrated business and financial success with the support of Republican ideals.  These influential community leaders were singled out to receive this prestigious award because of their willingness to provide invaluable input to the Business advisory Council and for their unselfish commitment to the Republican Party.  Appearing on the list is Mr. Barry C. Kane, the founder of the Grand Rapids-based intellectual property law firm Kane & Co, PLC.  Also appearing on the list is Michigan businessman Walter Ehrinfreed.