Former CCR Attorney Named Deputy Counsel for Kaiser Aluminum

HOUSTON - Edward F. Houff has left his Baltimore law firm that for years has represented defendants in the asbestos litigation, and has taken the position of deputy general counsel at Kaiser Aluminum.

The 55-year-old Houff was named to the newly-created post on Oct. 2, according to a statement released by the company. Houff will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's asbestos matters, the company said.

"We are fortunate to have someone of Ed Houff's stature join Kaiser as we continue our aggressive management of this legacy liability," J. Kent Friedman, Kaiser Aluminum's Senior Vice President and …