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Brussels, Belgium – LAWFUEL – McGuire Woods LLP announced that Paul Van den Bulck has joined its Belgium office as a partner. Marie de Bellefroid, an associate, has also joined the firm. “Paul and Marie add depth to McGuireWoods in several areas that deal with intellectual property, new technology and media law,” said Xavier Van

LOS ANGELES, March 18, 2008 LAWFUEL — Liner Yankelevitz Sunshine & Regenstreif LLP (“LYS&R”) has commenced an investigation relating to Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. (“Bear Stearns” or the “Company”) and potential violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”). The investigation focuses on investments in Bear Stearns by the Bear Stearns

Washington, D.C., March 18, 2008 – LAWFUEL – The staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission today issued the following answers to frequently asked questions from investors regarding The Bear Stearns Companies, Inc. (Bear Stearns). What protects customer funds and securities at broker-dealers? Bear Stearns’ corporate structure includes several broker-dealers registered with the SEC. As

(March 17, 2008, Pittsburgh) – LAWFUEL – Reed Smith LLP, one of the 15 largest law firms in the world, today announced the addition of Robert A. Muha, Jr., as counsel in its firmwide Intellectual Property Group. Mr. Muha will be resident in the firm’s Pittsburgh office, effective immediately. Mr. Muha, a registered patent attorney

New York – March 17, 2008 – LAWFUEL – Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising International Paper in its agreement with Weyerhaeuser to purchase its Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling business for $6 billion in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments. International Paper is a global paper and packaging company with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe,

The Briefcase Blog Okay, so this Chris Comeskey publicity is some Julie Christie reality show, right? Episodes 1-2: ‘The Medals’.It starts with the Waiouru medals one hour special and then moves to the mystery of Comeskey in the middle of the whole brouhaha over who stole what, when. The stories and talkback rumours swirl. Comeskey’s

Firm opens Washington office with addition of noted DC-based whistleblower attorneys Reuben Guttman and Ann Lugbill; Grant & Eisenhofer now hosts WASHINGTON, March 18 LAWFUEL – Legal Announcement Service — Leading securities and corporate governance law firm Grant & Eisenhofer P.A., is adding False Claims Act qui tam whistleblowers and complex worker class action litigation

WASHINGTON and LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 18 LAWFUEL – Legal Newswire — The following advisory was issued today by the National Archives: WHAT: The William J. Clinton Presidential Library and the National Archives will open 11,046 pages of First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton’s White House schedules. These Presidential records will be made available in the

London – LAWFUEL – DLA Piper UK LLP (“DLA Piper”) has advised online auctioneer Tradus plc on its takeover by South African media firm Naspers. The transaction was structured by means of a scheme of arrangement led out of the firm’s London and Manchester offices. The £946 million deal has been completed after being given

Hong Kong, 13 March 2008 – LAWFUEL – Baker & McKenzie’s securities team in Beijing and Hong Kong recently advised China Railway Construction Corporation Limited (“CRCC”), as Hong Kong and US law counsel, on its HK$18.3 billion / US$2.3 billion (before exercise of the over-allotment option) H-share offering. The H-shares commenced trading on the Hong