This is because method signatures changed and WebSphere is bundled with JDOM....Beta 7!
Two solutions are available:
1/ Remove the JDOM library from WAS shared directory (AppServer/lib)
2/ Change the classloader loader option to PARENT_LAST, at both ear & war levels _______________________________________________ To control your jdom-interest membership: http://lists.denveronline.net/mailman/options/jdom-interest/youraddr@yourhost.com