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On the Friday before, in filings with federal regulators, the Silver Spring biotech firm disclosed mid-year cash bonuses of $390,000. Martine Rothblatt, the chief executive officer, received $180,000. Roger Jeffs, the chief operating officer: $120,000. Fred Hadeed, the chief financial officer: $60,000. And Paul Mahon, the general counsel: $30,000.
United Therapeutics markets Remodulin, which is used to treat abnormally high blood pressure between the heart and lungs, a rare condition. The firm recorded a $15.5 million profit for fiscal year 2004.
Nice Place for Techies to Stay
Marriott International is one of the best places for techies to work.
For the third straight year, Computerworld magazine has listed the North Bethesda company as one of the "Best Places to Work in IT." Of 100 companies, Marriott ranked 27th.
The magazine highlighted Marriott's low turnover and long tenure in the ranks of the firm's technology employees.
"Our information technology leadership team is committed to helping our associates become business technologists as they advance their careers with Marriott," said Carl Wilson, executive vice president and chief information officer for Marriott.
Litigation Veteran Moves
The law firm of Miles & Stockbridge has added a new principal to its Rockville office: Alfred Wurglitz, who has more than two decades experience as a government contract litigator and technology transactions attorney.
Wurglitz was previously a partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP, which has offices in the District and Northern Virginia.
Wurglitz already has strong ties to the county's business community. He serves on an economic development committee for the city of Gaithersburg.
"Al Wurglitz is deeply experienced in core areas of law where our law firm and our region are focusing resources," said John Frisch, chairman and chief executive officer of Miles & Stockbridge.
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