Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP Announces Update to the Shareholder Lawsuit Against Puda Coal, Inc.

February 22, 2012

Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP announces that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Chairman and the former Chief Executive Officer of Puda Coal, Inc. (“Puda” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:PUDA), alleging violations of, among other things, the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP is the court-appointed Co-...continued
 

ActionCOACH Salutes Veterans from the U.S Armed Forces with a $3.8 Million Franchise Giveaway

February 22, 2012

The company is extending its campaign from last year to offer business opportunity to 50 veterans nationwide. LAS VEGAS, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on the success of its pilot Free Franchise for the Forces campaign last year, ActionCOACH the world's leading business coaching company decided to launch it again in 2012. Starting March 1, 2012, this franchise giveaway campaign, which was first launched in May of 2011, is offering $3.8 million in free franchises to 50 qualified veterans fr...continued

The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Investigation into Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of ATS Corporation in Connection with the Sale of the Company to Salient Federal Solutions, Inc.

February 22, 2012

Levi & Korsinsky is investigating the Board of Directors of ATS Corporation (“ATS” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ATSC) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with the sale of the Company to Salient Federal Solutions, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, ATS shareholders will receive $3.20 for each share of ATS stock they own. The transaction has a total approximate value of $77 million. Click here to learn how to join th...continued
 

The Law Firm of Weiss & Lurie Investigates ATS Corporation

February 22, 2012

Weiss & Lurie, a national class action and shareholder rights law firm with offices in New York City and Los Angeles, is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the Board of Directors of ATS Corporation (NYSE AMEX:ATSC) arising from its agreement for the Company to be acquired by Salient Federal Solutions, Inc. through a cash tender offer for $3.20 per ATS share. The closing is expected to occur late in the first quarter or early in the second quarter of 20...continued
 

GM Financial Names ADESA San Diego 2011 Auction of the Year

February 22, 2012

GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC., (“GM Financial” or the “Company”), has named ADESA San Diego in San Diego, Calif., as its 2011 Auction of the Year as part of the Company’s nationwide Auction of Excellence program. Dan Heinrich, GM Financial Asset Remarketing (Photo: Business Wire) Every year, GM Financial representatives review the performance of participating auctions in a variety of categories, including customer service, marketing promotions...continued

Interpublic Group to Present at the Deutsche Bank 2012 Media & Telecommunications Conference

February 22, 2012

Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) senior management will present at the Deutsche Bank 2012 Media & Telecommunications Conference on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012, at 11:40 am Eastern time, as scheduled. A link to the live webcast will be posted on the day of the conference on the Investor Relations section of Interpublic's website (http://investors.interpublic.com) where it will remain available for replay for 30 days. About Interpublic Interpublic is one of the world's leading organizati...continued
     

American Railcar Industries, Inc. Reports Strong Shipments and Results for the Fourth Quarter

February 22, 2012

ST. CHARLES, Mo., Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Railcar Industries, Inc. (ARI or the Company) (Nasdaq:ARII) today reported its fourth quarter and year end 2011 financial results. Fourth Quarter 2011 Highlights Total revenues were $196.8 million and more than twice the comparable $95.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2010. Railcar shipments were approximately 2,170 railcars and more than doubled the approximately 950 railcars for the same period in 2010. Gross profit was $...continued
     

MarketAxess Announces the Pricing of Secondary Public Offering of 3,597,333 Shares of Common Stock

February 22, 2012

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX) (the “Company”) today announced the pricing of a registered underwritten secondary public offering of 3,597,333 shares of MarketAxess Holdings common stock at a public offering price of $30.50 per share. The selling stockholders are affiliates of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. The Company will not receive any of the proceeds of the offering. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on February 28, 2012, subject to the satisfaction of customar...continued
     

Accelitech to Open the First CyberKnife Cancer Center Within the City of Chicago

February 22, 2012

CHICAGO, Feb. 22, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Accelitech LLC, a leading developer of stereotactic radiosurgery and cancer treatment programs, is pleased to announce its newest CyberKnife cancer center, which will begin treating patients in Chicago in the summer of 2012. Developed through a partnership between Accelitech, physicians and Swedish Covenant Hospital, the new CyberKnife Cancer Institute of Chicago will provide state-of-the-art CyberKnife treatment to patients from Chicago and beyond. Th...continued

HSM to Host Party to Celebrate the Launch of WOBI.com

February 22, 2012

HSM, the producers of the World Business Forum, is celebrating the launch of wobi.com , their new online library of the world’s best management content, with a party themed to coincide with the website’s eight topics. The party is to be held at New York City’s new destination hotel, Yotel, on Wednesday, February 29 th and is expected to draw over 200 executives, members of the press, bloggers and friends of HSM. Wobi.com is scheduled to go live on February 29 th . ...continued

Champion System Makes an Appearance on The Amazing Race Season 20 Premiere

February 22, 2012

BROOKLYN, N.Y, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Champion System apparel made an appearance on last night's season 20 premiere of The Amazing Race. Phil Keoghan, the host of The Amazing Race, led all the contestants on a bike ride through wine country in Santa Barbara as they all wore custom cycling jerseys and bottoms produced by Champion System, an industry leader in custom technical apparel. The custom kits were designed exclusively for the show. (Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/pr...continued

MassMutual’s Elaine Sarsynski Takes to the Airwaves To Drive Awareness of Retirement Challenges for American Workers

February 22, 2012

Concerns About Keeping Up With Monthly Expenses Greater Among Women SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Elaine Sarsynski, executive vice president of MassMutual's Retirement Services Division and chairman and CEO of MassMutual International LLC, recently participated in a series of radio interviews to help drive awareness of challenges facing Americans as they plan and save for retirement. The interviews are also helping bring heightened awareness to specific con...continued

Sutherland Bulks Up Technology Practice with New Partner

February 22, 2012

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP is pleased to announce that Joel J. Hughey has joined the firm’s Atlanta office as a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. With him, Mr. Hughey brings extensive transactional and securities experience in the technology industry. “Joel’s breadth of experience in transactional and securities matters, as well as the perspective he has as both an outside adviser and executive within a leading public company, is a great benefit to our clie...continued

Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. Announces Participation in the 2012 Keybanc Capital Markets Consumer Conference

February 22, 2012

Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLUB), a leading owner and operator of health clubs, announced that management will be participating in the 2012 Keybanc Capital Markets Consumer Conference to be held at The InterContinental New York Barclay in New York, on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Robert Giardina, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Dan Gallagher, Chief Financial Officer, will be hosting investor meetings at the conference. About Town Sports International Holdings, I...continued
     

Authentix Appoints Bernard Bailey to Board of Directors

February 22, 2012

Authentix, the global leaders in authentication, is pleased to announce that Bernard Bailey has been appointed to serve on the Authentix Board of Directors. Mr. Bailey has three decades of management experience and is a recognized leader in high tech and security. “Bernard’s knowledge of the security and high tech sectors as well as his impressive track record of growing companies will be valuable assets to Authentix as the company continues to expand and define its authentication se...continued

ATS Corporation Investor Alert: The Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate the Board of ATS Corporation Concerning the Sale of ATSC to Salient Federal Solutions, Inc.

February 22, 2012

DALLAS, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating the sale of ATS Corporation (NYSE AMEX: ATSC) to Salient Federal Solutions, Inc. for shareholders.  Under the proposed transaction, ATS Corporation shareholders will receive $3.20 in cash for each share of ATS Corporation/ATSC stock owned, which is below the closing price of ATSC shares the day prior t...continued
 

DSIT Discloses the Israeli Navy as One of Its Customers for the AquaShield(tm) and PointShield(tm) Diver Detection Sonar Systems

February 22, 2012

GIVAT SHMUEL, Israel, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DSIT Solutions Ltd., a subsidiary of Acorn Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACFN), disclosed today the fact that the Israeli navy has purchased and is using the company's AquaShield™ Diver Detection Sonar (DDS) and PointShield™ Portable Diver Detection Sonar systems. The company provided the systems to the Israeli Navy following a comprehensive review and evaluation process in which the Navy investigated competing systems and selected those o...continued
     

Innovative Tree Treatments Save the U.S. Economy Over $252 Million, and Hundreds of Thousands of Trees, in 2011

February 22, 2012

Destructive Pests, Diseases and Malnutrition Are No Match for Preventative Tree Treatments from Arborjet WOBURN, Mass., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- "Timber Investors are Hurting"; "Energy Costs are Rising"; "Neighborhoods Stand Stripped of Trees". These headlines may sound like the effects of a poor economy, but all are occurring in no small part because destructive pests like the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and the Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) are wreaking havoc on trees across the ...continued

The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Investigation of China TransInfo Technology Corp. in Connection with the Proposed Sale of the Company to its Chairman and CEO

February 22, 2012

Levi & Korsinsky is investigating the Board of Directors of China TransInfo Technology Corp. (“CTFO” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CTFO) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with the receipt of a going private proposal from its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Shudong Xia. Under the terms of the proposed sale, Mr. Xia would acquire all outstanding common stock of CTFO that he does not currently own for $5.65 per s...continued
    

USHCC President & CEO Javier Palomarez Named Minority Business Leader of the Year

February 22, 2012

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Board Chairman Nina Vaca today announced that USHCC President and CEO Javier Palomarez has been selected as one of Washington Business Journal 's 2012 Minority Business Leaders of the Year.   The Minority Business Leader Awards honor the top 25 minority business leaders and owners in Washington who exhibited outstanding performance for their companies or organizations within the last ye...continued

Pivotal Therapeutics Files Five International Patent Applications

February 22, 2012

WOODBRIDGE, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 22, 2012) - Pivotal Therapeutics Inc. (CNSX:PVO), a specialty pharmaceutical company with a focus on the treatment of cardiovascular disease and overall health, announced today that it has filed five international patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), directed toward its novel lead product VASCAZEN™, and combinations thereof with certain cardiovascular treatment agents. The PCT is an international patent application. A PCT ap...continued
 

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan Launches Crisis Management, Complex Litigation Website

February 22, 2012

HOUSTON, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston office of Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP is announcing the launch of a new Crisis Management and Complex Litigation website, which provides clients and potential clients with information on how to handle important legal problems while they continue with ongoing business. The new website, http://sutherlandcrisismanagement.com, includes information on Sutherland's crisis management team, its crisis and litigation strengths, the firm's exp...continued

Research and Markets: Growth Opportunities in Transfusion Diagnostic Testing in the Next 10 years

February 22, 2012

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/1b9dc5/growth_opportuniti) has announced the addition of the "Growth Opportunities in Transfusion Diagnostic Testing" report to their offering. During the next ten years, the transfusion diagnostics market will undergo significant transformation, which will result from the convergence of several trends, including more stringent regulations; advances in diagnostic technologies, IT, system engineering and automation; and intensifying...continued

CW Financial Services Closes "The Crescent"

February 22, 2012

CW Financial Services (CW), a leading commercial real estate debt, equity and investment management company, has announced the closing of The Crescent, a multifaceted transaction that showcases the synergies of the firm’s vertically integrated businesses lines and netted a full recovery to the bondholders. Developed in 2006, The Crescent is a Class A, mixed-use property located in Beverly Hills. The property consists of 40,000 square feet of office space and 88 luxury apartments and boasts ...continued

The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Investigation into Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of ATS Corporation in Connection with the Sale of the Company to Salient Federal Solutions, Inc.

February 22, 2012

Levi & Korsinsky is investigating the Board of Directors of ATS Corporation (“ATS” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ATSC) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with the sale of the Company to Salient Federal Solutions, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, ATS shareholders will receive $3.20 for each share of ATS stock they own. The transaction has a total approximate value of $77 million. Click here to learn how to join th...continued
 

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