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Washington, D.C., Aug. 18, 2008 (LAWFUEL) – The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the distribution of nearly $40 million to more than 600,000 investors who were harmed by undisclosed market timing and excessive short-term trading in certain mutual funds managed by Putnam Investment Management, LLC. This is the first in a series of Fair

Chicago, August 18, 2008 (LAWFUEL) – Baker & McKenzie is among the Best Law Firms for Women in 2008 for the second year in a row, according to Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC. “We are grateful for this recognition from Working Mother and Flex-Time Lawyers. Being named a ‘best law firm for women’

August 18, 2008 (LAWFUEL) – (Mountain View, CA) – Fenwick & West LLP represented Diamond Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMND) in its recently announced acquisition of the Pop Secret popcorn business from General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS). Pop Secret is the second largest brand in the $900 million U.S. microwave popcorn category and offers a variety

DALLAS (LAWFUEL) — The Dallas-based law firm of Taber Estes Thorne & Carr PLLC is announcing the addition of Sheri D. Crosby as an associate. Ms. Crosby represents companies in employment law matters in both federal and state courts. She also has experience in contract and benefits disputes. Ms. Crosby joins the firm with a

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2008 (LAWFUEL) — Roy Jacobs & Associates announces that it has filed a class action alleging violations of the federal securities law against the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (NYSE:FRE) (“Freddie Mac” or the “Company”) and certain of its officers and directors on behalf of purchasers of Freddie Mac securities from

NEW YORK (LAWFUEL) – The national intellectual property and commercial litigation law firm of McKool Smith is joining the New York Regional Office of the Anti-Defamation League and several other prominent law firms as part of a new initiative aimed at increasing diversity awareness in New York schools. The Professional Partners Program is a coordinated

DALLAS (LAWFUEL) – The Texas Diversity Council is recognizing Dallas attorney Angel Reyes for his commitment to promoting diversity through his legal work and civic involvement. Mr. Reyes, managing partner in the law firm Heygood, Orr, Reyes, Pearson & Bartolomei, will receive the council’s prestigious DiversityFIRST™ award on August 18 at the organization’s 2008 Best

(LAWFUEL) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced the temporary suspension of trading in the securities of the following five issuers, commencing at 9:30 a.m. EDT on August 18, 2008 and terminating at 11:59 p.m. EDT on August 29, 2008: Pacific Gateway Exchange, Inc. (PGEXQ) Pallet Management Systems, Inc. (PALTQ) Panaco, Inc. (PNOIQ) Paragon

(LAWFUEL) – Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP, a full-service California law firm, today announced the formalization of a new action sports practice area committed to providing comprehensive legal services to action sports businesses worldwide. The Luce Forward attorneys in this new practice area participate in action sports themselves and are currently working with a