BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 9, 2008 (LAWFUEL) — The Shuman Law Firm today announced that it is investigating certain current and former officers and directors of Autodesk, Inc. (“Autodesk” or the “Company”) Nasdaq:ADSK) for alleged stock option backdating they caused or allowed to occur at the Company. According to a complaints filed in both the U.S. […]

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PRESS RELEASE Troy A. Eid United States Attorney, District of Colorado FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DENVER (LAWFUEL) – The owner of Disaster Restoration, Inc., Michael Arthur Griggs, along with nine of his current and former employees, were indicted late yesterday by a federal grand jury in Denver on charges of conspiracy, mail fraud

WASHINGTON (Lawfuel) — The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department today issued new regulations that will streamline the approval process for organizations seeking tax-exempt status as publicly supported charities. The new regulations do away with the so-called advance rulings that granted public charity status for an initial five-year period but required exempt organizations to

(LAWFUEL) 8 Sept – Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been nominated for “Law Firm of the Year” at Derivatives Week’s Global Derivatives Awards. The Awards recognise excellence in terms of people, companies and deals in the derivatives industry globally. Derivatives Week’s editorial analysis for the “Law Firm of the Year” category notes: “Mallesons makes the short

London – LAWFUEL – Allen & Overy LLP said today that it is advising Nationwide on its proposed mergers with The Derbyshire and The Cheshire building societies, which will significantly impact on the building society sector in the UK. The merger will involve two separate transactions and represents an important step in maintaining a strong

New York – September 8, 2008 – LawFuel – Legal News Service – Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is pleased to announce that Helen V. Cantwell has joined the firm as counsel in the Litigation Department, resident in the firm’s New York office. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Cantwell served for eight years as an

Hong Kong – LAWFUEL – DLA Piper today announced Susheela Rivers, a leading property lawyer who has advised on landmark developments in the UK, has joined its Real Estate Group in Hong Kong as Partner. With nearly 20 years in property law and extensive hotel-related experience, Ms Rivers’ appointment represents a strategic move in the

Nationally Recognized Litigator to Lead 100-Lawyer Practice NEW YORK, NY – September 8, 2008 – LAWFUEL – Patterson Belknap is pleased to announce that partner Steven A. Zalesin is the new Chair of the firm’s Litigation Department, effective immediately. Mr. Zalesin is taking on this role following the appointment of former group head Paul G.

Washington, D.C., Sept. 8, 2008 (LAWFUEL) – The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged one of the world’s largest equipment rental companies, United Rentals, Inc. (URI), with engaging in fraudulent transactions to meet company earnings forecasts and analyst expectations. The SEC also charged the company with a broad range of other improper accounting practices. Without

MICHAEL J. GARCIA and BENTON J. CAMPBELL, the United States Attorneys for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, respectively, announced today that special telephone numbers have been set up to receive complaints of possible violations of federal election laws relating to the upcoming general elections in New York City and other counties in