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Robbins Umeda LLP Announces an Investigation of the Acquisition of McAfee, Inc.
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2010/08/20 09:32
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pRobbins Umeda LLP has commenced an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law by members of the Board of Directors (Board) of McAfee, Inc. (McAfee or the Company) (NYSE: MFE) in connection with their efforts to sell McAfee to Intel Corporation (Intel) (NASDAQ: INTC). If the transaction is completed, McAfee shareholders will receive $48.00 in cash for each share of McAfee common stock they hold. /ppRobbins Umeda LLP's investigation concerns whether the McAfee Board undertook a fair process to obtain fair consideration for all shareholders of McAfee. Specifically, our investigation concerns whether the Company's Board breached their fiduciary duties to McAfee shareholders by failing to adequately shop the Company before entering into the transaction with Intel. At least one analyst had a price target for the Company at $50 per share. Additionally, under the terms of the agreement, McAfee must pay Intel a $230 million termination fee if McAfee accepts a superior offer to the Intel offer. /ppIf you are a shareholder of McAfee, plan to continue to hold your shares, and would like more information about your rights as a shareholder, please contact attorney Gregory E. Del Gaizo at 800-350-6003 or by e-mail at a href=mailto:info@robbinsumeda.cominfo@robbinsumeda.com/a. /ppRobbins Umeda LLP is a California-based law firm with significant experience representing investors in merger-related shareholder class actions, shareholder derivative actions, and securities fraud class actions. For more information about the firm, please go to a href=http://www.robbinsumeda.comhttp://www.robbinsumeda.com/a.
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Law Firm Websites - Radio’s Deadly Stunts
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2010/08/17 19:26
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pThe Insider Exclusive presents: “Radio’s Deadly Stunts- The Jennifer Strange Story.” We go behind the headlines with Roger Dreyer of Dreyer Babbich Buccola Wood, LLP, the Strange family’s lead attorney, to uncover the real facts of why this 28-year-old mother of three, needlessly died of Hyponatremia (water intoxication) in this tragic incident. And joining Roger is a former contestant from the very same incident that resulted in Jennifer’s death, as well as two jurors from this case. /ppThe jury awarded Billy Strange and his family $16.5 million dollars for the wrongful death of his wife, Jennifer Strange. And, after the verdict, Roger Dreyer stated that this kind of verdict sends an important message to media organizations across the nation: From day one, we have wanted to make certain that the media in the nation, particularly radio media . . . understand they cant have these kinds of contests without taking necessary steps to research them and educate the people participating. And what stronger message could we possibly want than that? Roger A. Dreyer has tried in excess of 100 jury trials to conclusion with over twenty of those trials exceeding seven figures. /ppHe has represented a diverse client base ranging from the poor to the National Football Leagues Oakland Raiders and Al Davis in their successful trial verdict over the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum in 2003. He has been recognized by his peers as the Trial Lawyer of the Year for the State of California in 2004 and as one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers of Northern California, the only such personal injury trial attorney in the Sacramento region to be so recognized. He has achieved resolution of cases for his clients exceeding 100 million dollars, including more than 100 verdicts and settlements exceeding seven figures. He specializes in catastrophic losses and wrongful death matters. /ppRoger is also involved in community activities and since 1998, has served as the former Chair of the Board and as a current Board member for the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Sacramento as well as spending time managing Little League and coaching soccer for the past 12 years in which his four children participate. He was recognized in 2002 by the Non-profit Resource Center, Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce as the Outstanding Board Leader. Dreyer Babbich Buccola Wood, LLP specializes in the full range of personal injury and wrongful death cases, including vehicle accidents, dangerous products, job-related injuries, construction accidents, dangerous roadways, and trucking accidents. The firm’s attorneys are diverse people from varied backgrounds. The firm has also established a distinguished and consistent track record of successful injury victim representation spanning over 20 years. /ppYou can contact Roger Dreyer at 916-379-3500, or a href=http://www.dbbc.comwww.dbbc.com/a
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Legal Talk Show, Lawyer Websites - William Lerach
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2010/08/17 19:25
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pFor more than 20 years, William S. Lerach was the most feared lawyer in America. He and his former firm, Milberg Weiss, were Jedi masters of security law, targeting Fortune 500 companies for corporate fraud and recovering a staggering $45 billion in judgments. /ppTough and relentless, plaintiffs saw him as a savior, successfully suing WorldCom, Tyco, Disney,Merrill Lynch and Enron, among others. Lerach brought down high-flying CEOs and companies that routinely cooked the books to keep executives rich and shareholders broke. Famous for his class-action suits and novel legal tactics, he was the scourge of big business, forcing many companies, terrified of being “Lerached,” to settle out of court rather than fight./ppIn January 2008, he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obstruct justice, admitting he paid a few regular plaintiffs millions in kickbacks to instigate cases that netted the firm some $200 million over two decades. (No plaintiff can benefit more than others in class-action suits.) He was fined nearly $8 million and sentenced to two years in prison.nbsp; He was just released in March 2010.
Lerach was famous for tracking stock prices — charting fluctuations against optimistic statements and insider selling — before a stock crashed. If company chiefs cashed in while investors lost their savings, Lerach smelled blood. If public investments were fueled by false claims, the charge was “fraud on the market.” Plus, any investment bank and Big 8 accounting firm that aided and abetted the principles were charged as secondary participants, unleashing a legal juggernaut./ppBill talks about himself, nbsp; the legal profession, andnbsp; his contributions on behalf of investors everywhere.
If there was ever a modern Greek tragedy about a man and his times, about corporate arrogance and illusions and the scorched-earth tactics to not only counteract corporate America but to beat it at its own game, Bill Lerach's story is it.nbsp;
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DUI Life Sentence Stirs Debate About Alcoholism
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2010/08/17 12:25
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pNobody disputes that driving under the influence of alcohol is dangerous. In fact, it's one of the most deadly crimes. You won't get any serious arguments from anybody that people should be allowed to drive while impaired. Nobody would dispute that you are far more likely to die at the hands of a DUI driver than at the hands of a serial killer or by gang violence./ppThe dispute is not about the problem of impaired driving, but rather about what to do about it. Every year, many states increase the jail time, fines and other penalties for DUI offenders. There is little evidence that increased punishment deters impaired driving. In fact, there's no conclusive evidence that suggests that the average would-be drunk driver even considers the penalties before turning on the ignition and hitting the road./ppMost state lawmakers increase the penalties because it is politically popular to do so, and it’s the only thing they can think of doing. In most states, the average DUI convict spends no more than a day or two in jail for a first offense, and no longer than a year for a third offense. After that, the states have a tremendous range./ppIt seems for most offenders, a first, second or third DUI arrest is the wake-up call they need, and very few people get caught more than three times in their lifetime. In states such as Washington that have systems that treat and educate for alcohol and drug issues, there is a ray of hope that recidivism may be reduced. In states such as Arizona, where the focus is on punishment rather than treatment, DWI convictions often do little for a would-be repeat offender than take them off the road temprarily while they are incarcerated./pp- a href=http://www.attorney-webdesign.comattorney webdesign/a
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Lynberg Watkins - Careers
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2010/08/17 07:22
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At Lynberg amp; Watkins, we let our principles guide us, and our commitment to these principles is evident in the opportunities we provide our team members. We successfully blend a supportive, collegial work environment with extensive knowledge and resources to represent our clients’ interests completely. Our success in all of our practice areas gives us the stability and courtroom credibility which ensures our continued success. nbsp;
We are first and foremost a litigation firm which focuses on attorney talent and development.nbsp; Our dedication to cultivating outstanding leadership and excellence provides ample opportunity for our lawyers to thrive. We are constantly working to maintain Lynberg amp; Watkins’ strong reputation in the legal community through our development programs, which are as varied as the work we do.
To ensure the success of our attorneys, we routinely assess and implement innovative strategies to enhance both the professional and personal experience of practicing law at Lynberg amp; Watkins.nbsp; This empowers our attorneys to reach their maximum potential.nbsp; Attorneys at Lynberg amp; Watkins experience ongoing collaboration with firm partners as well as advisory committees comprised of representatives from every career level.
While Lynberg amp; Watkins continues to experience considerable success in the legal arena, we know that our strength and ongoing success starts with our summer associate program. nbsp; Our summer associate program allows second and third year law students to work alongside and under the direct supervision of partners and senior associates.nbsp; Our summer associates are given a variety of legal assignments designed to complement their legal education while giving them a practical view of life as a practicing attorney and a Lynberg amp; Watkins associate.nbsp; nbsp;
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BP Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Release of Benzene
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2010/08/09 07:52
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pA $10 billion toxic tort class action lawsuit has been filed against BP over alleged emissions from its troubled Texas City oil refinery, alleging that workers and residents in the area were exposed to benzene and other chemicals. nbsp;
More than 2,200 workers at the refinery and residents from the surrounding area filed the BP class action lawsuit on August 3 in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas. The complaint alleges that for 40 days earlier this year, the company illegally released the chemical benzene into the atmosphere./ppThe benzene lawsuit comes just as BP, formerly known as British Petroleum, was finally able to stop the flow of oil from a well a mile under the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, which has caused a massive oil spill that is expected to cost the company tens of billions of dollars in oil spill lawsuits and clean up costs. /ppPlaintiffs in the BP Texas City refinery class action lawsuit say the company has been releasing benzene into the atmosphere at the plant due to a hydrogen compressor that broke down on April 6. The 2,212 plaintiffs allege that they suffered serious injuries and illnesses from benzene exposure./ppBenzene is an industrial chemical that has been linked to the development of cancer, leukemia and other life-threatening health problems. It is a known carcinogen used as an industrial solvent in the production of plastic and synthetic rubber, as well as drugs and dyes./ppBP’s Texas City Refinery is the third-largest oil refinery in the United States, and has been the subject of several major safety incidents. As recently as September, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration hit BP with an $87.4 million fine for not complying with a safety agreement made after a March 23, 2005 explosion and fire that killed 15 workers and injured more than 170 others./p |
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