Legal Eagle Review

Investigation on Behalf of Shareholders of Harleysville National Corporation Announced

Written by Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
Tuesday, 28 July 2009
Bensalem, Pennsylvania - Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Harleysville National Corporation (“Harleysville” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:HNBC) related to its agreement with First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (“First Niagara”) to acquire Harleysville in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $237 million.
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NERA Releases Mid-Year Trends Report on Shareholder Class Actions

Written by Business Wire
Tuesday, 28 July 2009
New York, New York - Shareholder class action filings reached 127 for the first half of 2009, driven by the continued surge of Ponzi scheme and credit crisis allegations, according to a report released today by NERA Economic Consulting.
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Court Order Clears Way for Consumer Credit Scoring Trial

Written by BusinessWire
Tuesday, 28 July 2009
Minneapolis, Minnesota - In a case brought by FICO (NYSE:FIC) claiming trademark infringement, misleading consumer advertising and unfair competitive tactics by Experian, TransUnion and VantageScore Solutions, the United States District Court in Minneapolis has denied the defendants’ motions to dismiss FICO’s trademark infringement, unfair competition and passing off claims, clearing the way for the case to be brought to trial later this year.
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Law Professor Promoting Indigenous People Human Rights

Written by University of Arizona
Tuesday, 28 July 2009
Tucson, Arizona - Even in countries that have some of the most proactive programs and initiatives in place to protect and preserve the rights of indigenous peoples, the situation around the world remains dire.
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Levi & Korsinsky LLP Investigates Board of Varian, Inc.

Written by Globe NewsWire
Monday, 27 July 2009
New York, New York - Levi & Korsinsky is investigating the Board of Directors of Varian, Inc. ("Varian" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:VARI) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with their attempt to sell the Company to Agilent Technologies Inc. ("Agilent") (NYSE:A). Under the terms of the agreement, each Varian shareholder will receive $52 of cash for each share of Varian they own for a total transaction value of approximately $1.5 billion.
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Finkelstein Thompson LLP Announces Investigation of Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc.

Written by Globe Newswire
Monday, 27 July 2009
Washington, DC - Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating claims that Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. ("Skilled Healthcare" or the "Company") (NYSE:SKH) and certain of its officers and directors may have violated federal securities laws by making false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business and financial results.
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Levi & Korsinsky LLP Investigates Board of Harleysville National Corp

Written by Globe NewsWire
Monday, 27 July 2009
New York, New York - Levi & Korsinsky is investigating the Board of Directors of Harleysville National Corp. ("Harleysville" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:HNBC) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with their attempt to sell the Company to First Niagara Financial Corp. ("First Niagara") (Nasdaq:FNFG). Under the terms of the agreement, each Harleysville shareholder will receive 0.474 shares of First Niagara common stock for each Harleysville share they own.
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