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W E ’ R E A L L C O N N E C T E D

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Each of us has a different story.

At Loeb & Loeb, our story began in 1909. Even then, we

were known as an innovator, connecting people, ideas and

opportunities. Ahead of the times in our approach to legal

services. While others were just watching the profound

changes in the way people connect, we’ve always been in the

thick of things.

This is something about us that hasn’t changed in over

a century. Today, we’re still all about people and our

connections to each other.

The following stories are wonderful examples of some of

the ways we’ve been connecting recently within our firm

and with our clients. They describe how we’ve been helping

clients advance the world and bring people closer together.

Perhaps your story is part of our story, too. Or maybe one day

it will be. This is truly a collaborative world. Embrace it.

We’re all connected.

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Drug Launch Dash

C R Y S T A L S T R U C T U R E O F P C S K 9

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For starters, Regeneron is one of the world’s most exciting

biopharmaceutical companies. Praluent® (also known as

alirocumab) is a first-in-class drug. And Loeb & Loeb came

along at just the right time to help build a sampling program

to assist in bringing it to market.

Arguably the biggest drug launch of 2015, Praluent is an

alternative cholesterol-lowering medication for patients who

have an inherited condition that causes LDL (the bad form of

cholesterol) or who have had atherosclerotic heart problems

and are not at goal with their statin.

Why is Praluent a game changer? It’s the first in a new class

of drugs called PCSK9 inhibitors. It works by making the liver

efficient at getting rid of LDL. And, according to Dr. Elliott

Antman, president of the American Heart Association, it’s

a “powerful new way of lowering the bad form of cholesterol,

and that has profound implications in dealing with the

burden of vascular disease.”

Regeneron, known for innovative research and development

and impressive growth, tapped Loeb & Loeb’s FDA Regulatory

and Compliance Practice for the design and rollout of a

commercialization and sample distribution plan for Praluent.

With FDA approval expected in a matter of months and

unprecedented product demand on the horizon, Loeb &

Loeb’s team knew they had to act fast.

We were tasked with making sure samples of Praluent were

available immediately following approval.

This story may be one for the medical textbooks.

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Thanks in part to

Loeb & Loeb, patients

were able to access

this new drug as fast

as they could say

“lower my LDL.” D R U G L A U N C H D A S H

Loeb & Loeb’s attorneys were involved from beginning to end

and with everything in between. We drafted product sample

distribution policies, standard operating procedures and

forms for use by pharmaceutical sales reps with thousands

of requesting prescribers, and within weeks operationalized

a program that would normally take months to launch.

Our team also handled nationwide sales force training.

Remarkably, final approval for Praluent occurred on a Friday,

the product was available the following Monday, and product

delivery began on Tuesday.

Thanks in part to Loeb & Loeb, patients were able to access

this new drug as fast as they could say “lower my LDL.”

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A New City Rises

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When completed, the development will include over

17 million gross square feet of new space, including office,

retail, residential, hotel, school and cultural uses.

The 28-acre megaproject is being built over the Long Island

Rail Road’s working rail yards. To accomplish this, two

massive steel and concrete platforms are being erected to

cover the active rail lines and form the foundation for much

of the development.

Acting on behalf of longtime client Deutsche Bank, a team of

real estate and financing attorneys from Loeb & Loeb played

an active role in bringing this spectacular project to life.

We represented Deutsche Bank as agent and lender in the

Eastern Rail Yards platform construction loan and in the

$1.5 billion construction financing for the retail center

anchored by Neiman Marcus.

What were the challenges?

Construction of the 1 million-square-foot retail space

overlaps with the development of Hudson Yards’ largest

office tower, requiring coordination to ensure the separately

financed but interdependent buildings could each be

completed as if no connectivity existed. The many relevant

parties structured and negotiated a co-construction

agreement to address these unusual issues.

In addition, lawyers from Loeb & Loeb’s energy and real

estate groups worked closely with the developer and its

counsel to solve some interesting power issues presented by

the plans.

We remained undaunted by the complexities as we worked

with an exceptional team at Deutsche Bank as well as the

developer and nine other major law firms over a three-year

period to reach the most recent closing.

Walk along the High Line or drive by on the West Side

Highway and you can watch this new city rising above the

rail yards. It’s exciting to see, and we’re proud to be involved

with this amazing development.

Let’s start with an impressive fact: Manhattan’s Hudson Yards

is the largest private real estate development in U.S. history.

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Our Connected World

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Companies are creating platforms that bridge what we

do at home, in the workplace, in stores, in cars and online,

anywhere and everywhere.

At Loeb & Loeb, we’re dedicated to helping businesses and

individuals leverage our connected world.

Let’s start with Toyota – a leader in connected and

environmentally advanced vehicle technologies.

Loeb & Loeb is advising the automaker as it participates in

the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Connected Vehicle

Program, evaluating vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-

infrastructure communications and integration.

In a more remote part of the world, we’ve helped a mobile

communications company called Tone launch a pilot

program that enables rural Indonesian fishermen to take

advantage of satellite and weather data to spot the best

places to fish.

Tone developed a mobile app called mFish. It connects

fishermen to one another. And it connects them to vital real-

time information about weather, ocean conditions, market

prices and GPS navigation. This program will be expanded

to include community action programs which also serve

women’s empowerment, sustainable farming and education

in multiple countries.

Loeb & Loeb was involved from idea through launch. We

helped Tone secure funding, negotiate with local Internet

service providers and obtain patents.

Now let’s look at the rapid rise in connected commerce.

Our attorneys have counseled leading financial institutions

Through the “Internet of Things,” we’ve seen technology

leaping off our screens and into our everyday lives.

Cars, appliances, sports gear, clothing, fitness trackers and

objects of all types are connected, sending and receiving

information, transforming how we live, work and consume.

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at the forefront of innovative new mobile and digital

payment solutions – everything from the integration of Apple

Pay and other wireless payment options to the launch of

customized digital wallets.

We’ve helped structure first-of-their-kind technology

partnerships and associated branding and data sharing

agreements that are transforming the retail experience as

we know it.

In unique and exciting ways, our clients are working to

increase connectivity across the globe. This exchange of

information is helping empower individuals, grow businesses,

sustain natural resources and transform lives. The results are

exciting to experience. We’re proud to be their partner.

So is it love or connectivity that makes the world go round?

You decide. But one thing we can say for sure: At Loeb & Loeb,

we truly love the role we get to play in helping our clients

advance the world through connectivity.

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This exchange of information is

helping empower individuals,

grow businesses, sustain natural

resources and transform lives.

The results are exciting to

experience.

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Solar Squeeze

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Transaction costs in solar financing turn smaller distributed

generation projects into unattractive investments – at least

for traditional bank lenders.

That’s the reason for New York-based startup Open Energy

Group. A pioneering solar debt financing service, Open

Energy focuses on providing liquidity for small-scale solar

projects. The savvy founders saw the need and developed

a revolutionary tech-enabled financing solution for an

underserved market.

Open Energy’s online peer-to-peer lending platform bypasses

traditional banks to get investor dollars directly into qualified

solar projects. The company launched a new web portal that

permits developers to apply for financing, compare forecasts

and terms, and close on a loan within 30 days.

The business model looks to support commercial and

industrial projects sized between 250 kilowatts and five

megawatts, providing previously unheard-of small loans

from $500,000 to $5 million. The key to success is volume.

Loeb & Loeb has played a major role helping Open Energy

streamline its process and systems in order to make the

model cost-effective. We believe in Open Energy’s innovative

service. And we’re assisting in creating the contractual and

procedural uniformity that will help the company reach its

vast growth potential and meet market demand.

In the energy finance arena, Loeb & Loeb pairs an in-depth

understanding of the industry with our established

reputation as a global leader in crafting successful capital

structures for borrowers and lenders.

So far, our work with Open Energy has resulted in the

financing of multiple portfolios of operated distributed

generation solar projects across the country. And we’re just

getting started.

With help from the Open Energy/Loeb & Loeb partnership,

the outlook for solar project financing gets sunnier every day.

While the global market for solar energy continues to boom,

developers of small-scale solar projects have been feeling the

credit squeeze.

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Next Wave Investing

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Three decades and an amazing track record. Investment –

and involvement – in more than 70 digital media companies.

Co-founder of pivotal digital media brands like Machinima,

StyleHaul, DanceOn, INDMusic, MiTu and Tubular Labs – and

a board member for many others.

Allen chose Loeb & Loeb to help him launch his latest project –

venture capital fund Third Wave Digital – because we know

digital media, too.

Third Wave Digital provides seed and early-stage capital

investments to innovative digital media startups. While the

fund is still in its infancy, it’s investing at warp speed – two

deals per month on average.

What is Third Wave investing in? Multichannel networks, new

video platforms, virtual reality, mobile-video convergence

and influencer-driven advertising – sectors that are driving

the “next wave” of business and innovation in media,

marketing and entertainment.

Loeb & Loeb has operated in this same sweet spot for

more than a century – with roots in entertainment and a

reputation for negotiating a number of defining transactions

throughout the convergence of technology and content.

Allen knew we were a natural partner to help in the Third

Wave fund formation. We also work with him to structure

deals with limited partners and advise on regulatory matters.

We’re partnering with Third Wave to help deploy its

capital, too.

So far, we’ve worked on roughly a dozen investments for

the fund. The firm handled Third Wave’s coinvestment with

the Walt Disney Co. in Narativ, the influencer marketing

network that helps turn popular Snapchat users into content

marketers for top consumer brands. We also represented

Third Wave in its investment in FameBit, the self-service

digital marketplace that helps brands collaborate with

influencers across YouTube and other social platforms.

In addition to our work with Third Wave Digital, Loeb & Loeb’s

attorneys have met Allen across the negotiation table. We

provided buy-side M&A counsel for European entertainment

network RTL Group in its acquisition of a controlling stake

in multichannel network StyleHaul, a company Allen co-

founded and invested in.

Deal after deal, we’ve seen firsthand Allen DeBevoise’s

profound influence on our changing media landscape.

He’s not only riding the digital wave of the future, but also

helping direct its course. At Loeb & Loeb, we’re thrilled to

be a part of his team.

Allen DeBevoise really knows digital media.

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The Gift of Art

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This is how Audrey Irmas felt.

A noted philanthropist and one of the most prominent art collectors in the United

States, Audrey (and her late husband, Sydney) has been a generous donor to a

variety of Jewish causes, major art museums, educational institutions, and health

and human services efforts.

A longtime congregant of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, Audrey

learned of the temple’s dynamic vision for a new events center next door to its

historic synagogue. The proposed building was designed by noted Dutch architect

Rem Koolhaas.

Audrey loved the plans and was inspired by the vibrant community gathering place

they promised. So she came to Loeb & Loeb for help in making this vision a reality

with a gift of art.

Audrey decided to part with one of her treasured pieces, Cy Twombly’s “Untitled,

1968 (New York City)” – a magnificent and nearly eight-foot-wide painting from the

artist’s “blackboard” series.

A team of Loeb & Loeb’s nationally recognized estate planning, charitable giving

and fine arts practitioners came together to orchestrate the transaction. We

structured a gift and sale of the work to help create the grand public space and

architectural masterpiece the temple envisioned.

It’s hard to part with valuable art you love.

But the philanthropic benefits of a sale can be worth it,

especially if the cause is close to your heart.

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The painting was first donated to Audrey’s private

foundation, the Audrey Irmas Foundation for Social

Justice. The foundation pledged a $30 million gift to

the temple.

Loeb & Loeb’s team then handled all arrangements

with Sotheby’s for the auction, including negotiating

extraordinary financial terms, premier advertising,

catalog placement and marketing for the Twombly

canvas. It ultimately fetched an artist auction record

of $70.5 million.

After fulfilling Audrey’s $30 million pledge to the

Wilshire Boulevard Temple, the entire balance of the

proceeds of the sale will be used toward projects

sponsored by the Audrey Irmas Foundation for Social

Justice. The foundation has funded a school and an

orphanage in Africa, among many other educational,

health care and charitable endeavors.

At Loeb & Loeb, we worked with Audrey Irmas to

creatively structure this complex transaction in the

most tax-efficient manner possible, ensuring she

could do the most good with this wonderful work

of art. We’re proud to have played a part in this

generous gift.

T H E G I F T O F A R T

F U T U R E P L A N O F T H E A U D R E Y I R M A S PA V I L I O N

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A team of Loeb & Loeb’s nationally

recognized estate planning, charitable

giving and fine arts practitioners

came together to orchestrate the

transaction. We structured a gift and

sale of the work to help create the

grand public space and architectural

masterpiece the temple envisioned.

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It’s All Relative

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The company’s highly publicized crisis sent shock waves throughout the

entertainment community.

Loeb & Loeb has the largest and most diversified entertainment practice

in the nation. So it was no surprise that many of our clients’ business

interests were likely to be impacted significantly by Relativity’s bankruptcy.

In the weeks leading up to the filing, our Los Angeles-based attorneys were

flooded with calls from clients, as well as from companies that knew of our

reputation in the industry, seeking advice regarding the issues that could

arise from a filing.

Our entertainment and bankruptcy attorneys quickly began to analyze

the potential consequences of such a filing and to determine how best to

protect the interests of as many of our clients and other parties as possible.

Beverly Hills-based Relativity filed for bankruptcy protection in New York,

not Los Angeles, on a Thursday in late July. The first day hearing, a crucial

event in every case, was scheduled for the following day in Manhattan. Our

New York bankruptcy department became involved immediately, ensuring

our presence at that hearing and every subsequent hearing.

Our ability to react and be in court on such short notice gave our Los

Angeles clients significant comfort at the tumultuous outset of the case.

But no matter how you look at it, Relativity

Media’s bankruptcy was the biggest

Chapter 11 filing in the entertainment industry

in many years.

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In the months of contentious proceedings that followed,

we acted on behalf of different creditors and financial

institutions. Our deep bench in both the entertainment

and bankruptcy areas enabled us to provide individualized

guidance through the serpentine bankruptcy process to

multiple clients simultaneously.

Loeb & Loeb’s bicoastal, cross-practice team brought

together a thorough understanding of Relativity’s complex

capital structure, familiarity with the unique issues which

derive from the special treatment of intellectual property

in bankruptcy, and extensive workout experience. With this

unique set of strengths, we have been perfectly positioned

to advise our clients on what strategies to pursue and to

provide rigorous enforcement of their rights.

While the case is not yet over, and the success of the

bankruptcy and reorganization is not yet known, we are

confident we have secured a result for each of our clients

successfully mitigating the negative impacts that inevitably

result from being unintentionally entangled in a large and

complicated bankruptcy.

Our entertainment and

bankruptcy attorneys

quickly began to analyze

the potential consequences

of such a filing and to

determine how best to

protect the interests of as

many of our clients and

other parties as possible.

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Protecting theInnovators

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For Loeb & Loeb, protecting life sciences innovators through

U.S. and international patent litigation and strategic IP

counsel is just as key.

Take Switzerland-based Roche, for example, the world’s

largest biotech company. For years, Loeb & Loeb has helped

this global health care leader safeguard its most valuable

assets – its patents.

We’ve advised Roche in complex litigations against several

generic drugmakers seeking to sell “at risk” copycat

alternatives to Roche’s breakthrough treatments. We also

provide IP strategy and due diligence in the licensing and

acquisition of pioneering drug products – most recently

in Roche’s $8.3 billion strategic acquisition of InterMune,

creator of an orphan drug to treat a deadly lung disease.

Our attorneys are also representing life science companies

such as Actelion Pharmaceuticals in a number of active inter

partes review proceedings. We’ve successfully initiated review

of third-party patents and defended the validity of our

clients’ patents covering a range of health care technologies

and treatments.

It’s no secret that Loeb & Loeb serves as trusted patent

counsel to some of the world’s largest and most successful

life sciences leaders. What’s lesser known is how active we

are in representing early-stage innovators within the industry.

Through close collaboration with our regulatory, corporate

and capital markets teams – which are helping many young

pharma, biotech and medical device companies obtain

critical financing and FDA product approvals – Loeb & Loeb’s

patent attorneys help clients build and strengthen their IP

portfolios before trouble occurs.

Prudent, early IP counsel is our prescription for life sciences

companies at all stages of development.

In the $600 billion global pharmaceutical industry,

innovation is paramount.

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As technology transformed the traditional recorded music

business model, live music emerged as one of the strongest

engines of growth in the industry. Music festivals exploded in

popularity – becoming vital revenue streams for artists, labels

and promoters; platforms for integrated sponsorships among

the most sophisticated advertisers; and sought-after cultural

experiences for fans across genres.

The American concert business – once dominated by

superstar acts playing giant arenas and stadiums – has

been revolutionized by the now-ubiquitous festival format,

featuring dozens of established and emerging artists, and

a host of business opportunities and legal challenges for

participants at all levels.

So how does Loeb & Loeb fit in? We’ve been a part of the live

music evolution for decades, helping bring these events and

experiences to life.

From supporting entrepreneurial investors building niche

regional festivals from the ground up to working on

sophisticated financing deals, artists agreements and

commercial arrangements for the giants of the destination

festival world, we are entrenched.

The multifaceted, multibillion-dollar live music industry has

seen significant changes in the past decade.

The big festivals get bigger every year – amplified by a

wave of consolidation within the industry. Acting on behalf

of strategic acquirers and sellers, our attorneys have

structured and negotiated some of the most significant M&A

transactions in the festival space.

With festival crowds ranging from the tens of thousands

to the hundreds of thousands, advertisers and marketers

are also eager to leverage these tremendous consumer

engagement opportunities. We help navigate complex

sponsorship, licensing and digital rights issues to make

connections between the world’s biggest brands and live

music properties across a range of platforms.

There’s no denying that the past decade has been a true

golden age for music festivals. As the industry reaches

maturity, organizers and promoters will work to differentiate

themselves in a competitive market.

At Loeb & Loeb, we’re proud to partner with many of the best

in the business as they forge ahead with the next wave

of change.

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The Devil is in the Details

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That’s what the unassuming Lieutenant Columbo would say

at the end of those TV detective shows – right before he’d

unravel the mystery and expose the guilty party.

The audience knew what was coming.

The perpetrators never did. They thought they’d committed

the perfect crime.

But there was always one little detail that didn’t quite make

sense to the brilliant homicide investigator. And he would dig

and dig until he uncovered the whole nefarious plot.

That really only happens on TV – or does it?

Loeb & Loeb’s IP litigators have defended a number of

high-profile entertainment clients – recording artists,

music publishers and major motion picture companies – in

copyright infringement cases where the other side’s claims

seemed pretty airtight.

Except that they weren’t. Just like Columbo, Loeb & Loeb

was able to prove that the infringement claims were

elaborate frauds.

There was the “artist” who claimed that the characters from

an animated blockbuster film (now with box-office smash

sequels) were copied from drawings that he made in the late

‘80s and early ‘90s. We uncovered evidence that the plaintiff

had traced his “original” artwork from a 1996 Disney coloring

book and backdated the drawings to fabricate the copyright

claim. The plaintiff dropped his suit once we brought

evidence of his fraud to light, but his attempts to defraud a

public company caught the eye of the Department of Justice –

and last year the government indicted him.

There have even been cases in which unknown “songwriters”

have sued our clients, claiming that hit songs were copied

from their earlier works. In one case, we were able to

show that the plaintiff had created his supposed “original”

“There’s just one more thing ...”

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work by sampling parts of our clients’ song – and tried to

destroy evidence of his fraud by getting rid of the computer

equipment he used to make the copy. In another recent case,

we tracked down witnesses from halfway around the globe

to unravel the story of how the plaintiff had created a fake

cassette tape of “his” song and paid witnesses to lie for him.

How do we uncover these schemes?

Like Columbo, we know the devil is in the details. We track

down witnesses. We use technology and experts to check out

the plaintiff’s claims. Uncovering this evidence is difficult

and time-consuming, but it’s critical in defending our clients

against fraudulent claims.

But unlike the fictitious Columbo character, Loeb’s IP

litigators are real lawyers defending clients in real cases.

We also dress a lot better than Columbo did.

We track down witnesses.

We use technology and

experts to check out the

plaintiff’s claims.

Uncovering this evidence

is difficult and time-

consuming, but it’s critical

in defending our clients

against fraudulent claims.

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Partnership in the Park

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Despite a rich, 150-year history, Pershing Square has seen its

heritage tarnished by multiple yet ineffectual renovations.

Many people consider the park out of touch with the new

Downtown LA.

Until now, that is.

There’s excitement in the air and an international design

competition underway to re-envision this neglected

community space as a true urban oasis. It’s all happening

under the collective nonprofit umbrella called “Pershing

Square Renew.”

So what will the new Pershing Square look like? All we can say

for now is that the park is destined to become an inspiring

symbol for both DTLA and the entire city.

What’s Loeb & Loeb’s role in the action? Our attorneys

were instrumental in the formation of the public-private

partnership dedicated to facilitating this important civic

renewal. We’ve been happy to provide pro bono corporate

counsel to Pershing Square Renew and take a leadership role

in a myriad of land use, development, and marketing and

promotions issues related to the design contest.

Loeb & Loeb is thrilled to be involved in the reimagining of

this historic and iconic public space, and we look forward to

the results. After all, LA is our city, too.

Established in 1909, Loeb & Loeb has been invested in the

development of Los Angeles since our founding. And our

commitment to the city is as strong today as it was over a

century ago.

A financial and emotional reinvestment in Pershing Square is

key to bringing creative businesses and people into the city’s

core. We’re proud to be a partner in the plan.

Whether it’s for a yoga class, boot camp, free outdoor

entertainment or another engaging outdoor experience, look

for us in the park.

For years, the press has not been kind to Pershing Square,

a well-known five-acre public park in the heart of downtown

Los Angeles.

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Reimaginingand Reassuring

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The global real estate company envisioned a $200 million

renovation that would include a new glass facade,

unobstructed floor-to-ceiling windows and enhanced

superwide floor plates, a rarity in the city.

The adaptive reuse project was named 5 Manhattan West.

It was a bold plan for an emerging neighborhood formerly

known for its rail yards and factories.

Current tenants in the predevelopment structure included

a diverse mix ranging from the Associated Press to

the New York City Board of Elections and the Gay Men’s

Health Crisis Center.

Whether it was a 24-hour news cycle, an impending election

or heightened security measures, nearly all the tenants

had very specific needs to remain open and running during

construction with zero business disruption.

Brookfield, a defining force along the New York skyline and

in major cities around the globe, is a long-standing

Loeb & Loeb client. The company knew we’d be a perfect

partner to navigate the myriad legal hurdles along the way

with 5 Manhattan West and help in realizing the vision for

this transformative project.

Our team negotiated nearly 750,000 square feet of new

office leases at the building, bringing a number of sizable

technology, advertising and media tenants attracted to the

dynamic redesign.

As notable as these new leases were, the even greater feat

was negotiating amendments to each of the existing leases

to facilitate the building’s renovations while tenants were in

place.

We had to understand and address the unique concerns

and requirements of each business to ensure that individual

needs would be satisfied and deadlines would be met

regarding the building’s reconstruction and systems upgrade.

Our attorneys worked down to the wire on Christmas Eve to

negotiate and close access agreements with all tenants in

order for Brookfield to keep construction on schedule.

Moral of the story: How do you renovate and relaunch

a building while keeping current tenants happy and in

business? You make Loeb & Loeb a key partner in the project.

Brookfield Property Partners had an ambitious vision for

450 West 33rd Street, and clearly this 1969 Manhattan office

building was ready for something new.

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A Safe Place to Call Home

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But unfortunately, for many children, home can be a

dangerous place. A place filled with abuse and neglect.

Every child deserves a safe place to call home. Loeb & Loeb is

deeply committed to pro bono service that helps give them

just that.

For years, our firm has actively partnered with the

nonprofit organization Lawyers For Children to provide legal

representation to young people who are victims of abuse

and neglect.

Baby Charlotte is one of those children. Charlotte (now

nearly four years old) was removed at birth from her 16-year-

old mother who had a long history of untreated drug and

alcohol abuse, including drug use during her pregnancy.

Charlotte thrived in foster care, with a loving foster family

who wanted to adopt her. But Charlotte’s birth mother

appealed the court’s finding of neglect.

Working with Lawyers For Children, Loeb & Loeb represented

Charlotte in the appeal. Together, we persuaded the court

to affirm the neglect finding, removing another obstacle in

Charlotte’s path to adoption and helping secure her safe and

loving home.

Charlotte’s foster experience was a positive one. But many

foster children are not as fortunate.

Loeb & Loeb is trying to change that.

In an unrelated matter and in a different jurisdiction, we’ve

served as part of a separate legal team that has been

working for more than a decade to compel the state of

Mississippi to fix its failing and severely underfunded child

welfare system.

The lawsuit, originally filed in 2004, accused the state of

extensive violations of the constitutional rights of children

in its care. Working alongside one of the nation’s foremost

Home is supposed to be where the heart is.

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Loeb & Loeb hasn’t

stopped fighting

to enforce the state’s

obligations to its

children.

child welfare advocates, Marcia Robinson Lowry, we reached

a historic settlement with the state in 2008, which mandated

sweeping reforms.

Seven years and two contempt hearings later, children

continue to suffer in a system in which caseloads are

dangerously high, staff levels too low and qualified foster

homes far too few.

Loeb & Loeb hasn’t stopped fighting to enforce the state’s

obligations to its children. We’ve gone back to court time

and again – most recently, to request that Mississippi’s child

welfare system be put under the control of a federal receiver.

The court has yet to make its decision.

And Loeb & Loeb? We’ll keep the pressure on the state to do

the right thing and finally make good on its promises.

For the sake of the children.

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After the Billion-Dollar Headlines

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Five major global banks settled charges brought by the

U.S. Department of Justice. The allegations? Collusion

to manipulate the foreign currency and precious metals

markets using private chat rooms, secret codes and side

deals between high-level traders and managers.

The banks have paid their fines. But the forex probe, as it’s

known, is far from over.

In today’s post-financial crisis world, government

prosecutors are aggressively seeking to bring cases against

individuals. And they’re using information – thousands of

pages of documents, emails and transcripts of conversations –

provided by the banks. Part of the cooperation the banks had

to agree to as part of their settlements.

The government is casting a very wide net. By some

estimates, hundreds of bank employees may be

facing investigation.

Loeb & Loeb has represented 22 separate individuals in the

forex probe. We’ve helped these clients participate fully

in the investigation, navigating the process of presenting

themselves to the FBI and DOJ, and talking to and

cooperating with government investigators at every turn.

As a result, no charges have been filed against any of our

clients. They’ve remained out of the government’s crosshairs

and out of the headlines – just where Loeb & Loeb’s white

collar defense and investigations team wants them to be.

The headlines reported a mind-boggling number: $6 billion –

that’s billion with a “B” – in fines.

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Think of this as a beginning.

You’ve just read about some wonderful people, companies,

lawyers, investors and entrepreneurs. Our aspirations may be

different, but together we continue to have the opportunity

to create something great. We’re connected by the impact

we can make and the future we envision.

At Loeb & Loeb, we’re making those connections every day.

We have more stories than we have pages to tell them ...

We represented Tony Gonzalez, former six-time first-team

all-pro NFL tight end and current CBS studio analyst for “The

NFL Today,” in a partnership with FitStar, creator of the No. 1

personalized training app. Shortly thereafter, our team

represented Tony in connection with the acquisition of FitStar

by Fitbit Inc. and the subsequent IPO of Fitbit.

We helped Northwell Health (formerly North Shore-LIJ), one

of the nation’s largest health systems, in two significant

strategic alliances that help improve efficiency, client service

and the bottom line.

T O U C H D O W N

H E A L T H Y E N D I N G

C A P I T A L C O N N E C T I O N S

We continue to represent longtime private equity client

Clearview Capital in connection with a number of significant

portfolio investments, add-on acquisitions and divestments.

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T H E B I G S C R E E N

N E W F R O N T I E R

We’ve served as leading advisers for major entertainment

and media companies, financial institutions, high-net-worth

investors, hedge and other private equity funds in connection

with nearly $1 billion in financing over the past year for the

production and distribution of dozens of motion pictures,

television and new media projects, including the Academy

Award-winning film “Spotlight.”

We continue advising advertising and marketing agencies

on pioneering data optimization transactions with leading

social media platforms, technology companies and other

organizations, including Twitter, SAP, Accenture, Adobe,

Facebook, Apple and others. This includes analyzing

predictive behavior and browsing patterns across various

devices.

These examples barely scratch the surface. And each day

brings new possibilities through our work across a range of

practice areas, some less obvious in this collection of stories,

but still critical ... such as tax, labor and employment,

advertising disputes, charitable and tax-exempt work,

intellectual property, and more.

Visit our website to experience the depth of our offerings.

Your story may be part of our story, now or in the near future.

Let’s explore our world together.

We’re all connected.

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