CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., Feb. 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emisphere Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:EMIS) today announced that the Company and Michael V. Novinski have come to a mutual agreement not to renew Mr. Novinski’s employment agreement with the Company. In connection with this mutual agreement not to renew the employment agreement, Mr. Novinski resigned as President, Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company on February 28, 2011.