BCSB Bancorp, Inc. SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor Investigate Sale of BCSB Bancorp to F.N.B. Corporation   

DALLAS, TEXAS, June 17, 2013 – Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating the sale of BCSB Bancorp, Inc. (“BCSB” or “Company”) (NasdaqGM: BCSB) to F.N.B. Corporation for shareholders.  Under the terms of the proposed sale, BCSB shareholders will receive only 2.08 shares of F.N.B. Corporation stock for each share of BCSB stock owned, representing an approximate value of $23.75 per share.

If you are an affected investor, and you want to learn more about the lawsuit or join the action, please contact Willie Briscoe at The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, (214) 239-4568, via email at WBriscoe@TheBriscoeLawFirm.com or Patrick Powers at Powers Taylor, LLP, toll free (877) 728-9607, via e-mail at patrick@powerstaylor.com.  There is no cost or fee to you.

The investigation of the BCSB sale concerns whether BCSB’s shareholders are receiving adequate value their shares and whether BCSB’s board breached their fiduciary duties to the shareholders by not attempting to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders prior to agreeing to the deal.

The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business litigation and shareholder rights advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional matters.

Powers Taylor, LLP is a boutique litigation law firm that handles a variety of complex business litigation matters, including claims of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative suits, and security class actions.

The day of the birth of a child should be a joyous occasion.  But for some clients of ours it turned out to be the worst day in their lives.  The birthing process was going along normally.  The fetal heart monitor strip showed that neither child nor mother were in distress.  But, unfortunately for our clients, they happened to have an impatient midwife.  For her it was not going fast enough.  She had been working all day and by 6 o’clock she was ready to go home.

In her haste to conclude the birthing process the midwife decided to engage in a procedure for which she was not certified.  It is called a “vacuum assisted delivery”.  For this she had to employ a Kiwi suction devise that should only be attached to the head of the child when they are low enough in the birth canal to simply “assist” in the delivery.  It is not designed in such a way as to risk much in the way of injuries to the child or the mother.

The midwife not only applied the suction devise to the child too early in the birthing process but she also applied too much force in attempting to pull the baby through the birth canal.  The tragic result was that her actions ended up not only fracturing the babies skull but they also caused a rupture of the mother’s uterus.  The outcome was that the child died within 10 minutes of being born and the mother almost died of blood loss from the uterine rupture that went undiagnosed by the midwife.

You may ask was there a doctor supervising the midwife in this process?  The answer is “no”.  He was at home having dinner with his wife.  He had hired the midwife to help in his practice only after multiple attempts over several years to hire a doctor failed.  He treated her like a doctor, she thought of herself as being on the same level as doctors, the staff in the clinic treated her like a doctor, she introduced herself as a doctor and our clients thought she was a doctor.  Our clients testified that they never would have approved of a midwife delivery.  The mother was a medical doctor in the country in which she grew up.  She wanted to be treated by a doctor.

This lack of supervision and horrific midwifery actions were uncovered by thorough discovery and depositions.  Once this was uncovered the insurance company for the midwife and doctor decided it was better for them to settle this case with us rather then give us the opportunity to expose these actions to a Hunt County jury.

Although there is no amount of money that will compensate our clients for the loss of their daughter it provided them with a really small sense of justice.  The attorneys at Powers Taylor are equipped to help you uncover comparable actions that are unknown to you if you have suffered a similar loss.  Please call us at 214-239-8900.

True Religion Apparel Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Sale to TowerBrook Capital  

DALLAS, TEXAS, May 10, 2013 – Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating the sale of True Religion Apparel, Inc. (“True Religion”) (NasdaqGS: TRLG) to TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P. for shareholders.  Under the terms of the proposed sale valued at approximately $835 million, True Religion shareholders will only receive $32.00 in cash for each share of True Religion stock owned, well below at least one analyst’s estimate of $38.00 per share.

If you are an affected investor, and you want to learn more about the lawsuit or join the action, please contact Willie Briscoe at The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, (214) 239-4568, via email at WBriscoe@TheBriscoeLawFirm.com or Zach Groover at Powers Taylor, LLP, toll free (877) 728-9607, via e-mail at zach@powerstaylor.com.  There is no cost or fee to you.

The True Religion sale investigation centers on whether True Religion’s shareholders are receiving adequate compensation for their shares in the proposed deal, whether the transaction undervalues True Religion’s stock, and whether True Religion’s board attempted to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders prior to agreeing to the deal. Notably, at least one analyst with Yahoo! Finance has estimated that the true inherent value of True Religion stock could be as high as $38.00 per share. According to shareholder rights attorney Willie Briscoe, “due to the size of the deal, analysts’ estimates, the lack of a significant premium and other factors, we believe this transaction may undervalue True Religion’s stock. Our proposed lawsuit will seek to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders.”

The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business litigation and shareholder rights advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional matters.

Powers Taylor, LLP is a boutique litigation law firm that handles a variety of complex business litigation matters, including claims of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative suits, and security class actions.

Veramark Technologies Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Sale to Varsity Acquisition    

DALLAS, TEXAS, May 9, 2013 – Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating the sale of Veramark Technologies, Inc. (“Veramark”) (OTC MKTS: VERA) to Varsity Acquisition LLC and All Big Ten Holdings for shareholders.  Under the terms of the proposed sale, Veramark shareholders will only receive $0.98 in cash for each share of Veramark stock owned.

If you are an affected investor, and you want to learn more about the lawsuit or join the action, please contact Willie Briscoe at The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, (214) 239-4568, via email at WBriscoe@TheBriscoeLawFirm.com or Zach Groover at Powers Taylor, LLP, toll free (877) 728-9607, via e-mail at zach@powerstaylor.com.  There is no cost or fee to you.

The Veramark sale investigation centers on whether Veramark’s shareholders are receiving adequate compensation for their shares in the proposed deal, whether the transaction undervalues Veramark’s stock, and whether Veramark’s board attempted to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders prior to agreeing to the deal. According to shareholder rights attorney Willie Briscoe, “due in part to the size of the deal, the lack of a significant premium and other factors, we believe this transaction may undervalue Veramark’s stock. Our proposed lawsuit will seek to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders.”

The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business litigation and shareholder rights advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional matters.

Powers Taylor, LLP is a boutique litigation law firm that handles a variety of complex business litigation matters, including claims of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative suits, and security class actions.

BBX Capital Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Sale to BFC Financial

DALLAS, TEXAS, May 9, 2013 – Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating the sale of BBX Capital Corporation (“BBX”) (NYSE: BBX) (formerly BankAtlantic Bancorp)  to BFC Financial Corporation for shareholders.  Under the terms of the proposed merger, BBX shareholders will only receive 5.39 shares of BGC’s Class A Common Stock for each share of BBX Class A Common Stock owned.  Based upon BFC’s closing price, the proposed consideration is approximately $12.96 per share.

If you are an affected investor, and you want to learn more about the lawsuit or join the action, please contact Willie Briscoe at The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, (214) 239-4568, via email at WBriscoe@TheBriscoeLawFirm.com or Zach Groover at Powers Taylor, LLP, toll free (877) 728-9607, via e-mail at zach@powerstaylor.com.  There is no cost or fee to you.

The BBX sale investigation centers on whether BBX’s shareholders are receiving adequate compensation for their shares in the proposed deal, whether the transaction undervalues BBX’s stock, and whether BBX’s board attempted to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders prior to agreeing to the deal. According to shareholder rights attorney Willie Briscoe, “due in part to the nature of stock for stock transactions, the size of the deal, the lack of a significant premium and other factors, we believe this transaction potentially undervalues BBX’s stock. Our proposed lawsuit will seek to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders.”

The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business litigation and shareholder rights advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional matters.

Powers Taylor, LLP is a boutique litigation law firm that handles a variety of complex business litigation matters, including claims of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative suits, and security class actions.

Pioneer Southwest Energy Partners Proposed Buyout Investigated by the Securities Attorneys at The Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP   

DALLAS, TEXAS, May 8, 2013 – Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating potential legal claims against the Board of Directors of Pioneer Southwest Energy Partners, L.P. (“Pioneer Southwest”) (NYSE: PSE) related to a buyout proposal received from Pioneer Natural Resources Company.  Under the terms of the proposal (valued at approximately $1.1 billion), Pioneer Natural would acquire all outstanding publicly held shares of Pioneer Southwest’s common stock for 0.2234 shares of Pioneer Natural (or approximately $30.63) for each share of Pioneer Southwest owned. Pioneer Natural owns 100% of the general partner of Pioneer Southwest and 52.4% of the outstanding common units of pioneer Southwest.

If you are an affected investor, and you want to learn more about the lawsuit or join the action, please contact Willie Briscoe at The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, (214) 239-4568, via email at WBriscoe@TheBriscoeLawFirm.com or Zach Groover at Powers Taylor, LLP, toll free (877) 728-9607, via e-mail at zach@powerstaylor.com.  There is no cost or fee to you.

According to shareholder rights attorney Willie Briscoe, “The investigation relates to the fairness of the proposed transaction to Pioneer Southwest’s shareholders and whether the Board of Directors is adequately shopping the company in order to obtain the best possible price for the shareholders. The firms are actively investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law by the Board of Directors of Pioneer Southwest in connection with the potential approval of this transaction, and whether Pioneer Southwest’s Board of Directors is acting in the shareholders’ best interests.”

The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business litigation and shareholder rights advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional matters.

Powers Taylor, LLP is a boutique litigation law firm that handles a variety of complex business litigation matters, including claims of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative suits, and security class actions.

Market Leader Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Sale to Trulia

DALLAS, TEXAS, May 8, 2013 – Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating the sale of Market Leader, Inc. (“Market Leader”) (Nasdaq: LEDR) to Trulia, Inc. for shareholders.  Under the terms of the proposed sale valued at approximately $355 million, Market Leader shareholders will only receive $6.00 in cash and 0.1553 shares of Trulia common stock for each share of Market Leader stock owned, with a total implied price of approximately $11.33 per share.

If you are an affected investor, and you want to learn more about the lawsuit or join the action, please contact Willie Briscoe at The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, (214) 239-4568, via email at WBriscoe@TheBriscoeLawFirm.com or Zach Groover at Powers Taylor, LLP, toll free (877) 728-9607, via e-mail at zach@powerstaylor.com.  There is no cost or fee to you.

The Market Leader sale investigation centers on whether Market Leader’s shareholders are receiving adequate compensation for their shares in the proposed deal, whether the transaction undervalues Market Leader’s stock, and whether Market Leader’s board attempted to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders prior to agreeing to the deal. According to shareholder rights attorney Willie Briscoe, “due to the nature of a blended cash and stock transaction, the size of the deal, he lack of a significant premium and other factors, we believe this transaction may undervalue Market Leader’s stock. Our proposed lawsuit will seek to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders.”

The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business litigation and shareholder rights advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional matters.

Powers Taylor, LLP is a boutique litigation law firm that handles a variety of complex business litigation matters, including claims of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative suits, and security class actions.

BMC Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Sale to Private Investor Group  

DALLAS, TEXAS, May 6, 2013 – Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating the sale of BMC Software, Inc. (“BMC”) (Nasdaq: BMC) to a private investor group led by Bain Capital and Golden Gate Capital together with GIC Special Investements Pte Ltd. for shareholders.  Under the terms of the proposed sale valued at approximately $6.9 billion, BMC shareholders will only receive $46.25 for each share of BMC stock owned, well below at least one analyst’s estimate of $52.00 per share.

If you are an affected investor, and you want to learn more about the lawsuit or join the action, please contact Willie Briscoe at The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, (214) 239-4568, via email at WBriscoe@TheBriscoeLawFirm.com or Zach Groover at Powers Taylor, LLP, toll free (877) 728-9607, via e-mail at zach@powerstaylor.com.  There is no cost or fee to you.

The BMC sale investigation centers on whether BMC’s shareholders are receiving adequate compensation for their shares in the proposed deal, whether the transaction undervalues BMC’s stock, and whether BMC’s board attempted to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders prior to agreeing to the deal. Notably, at least one analyst with Yahoo! Finance has estimated that the true inherent value of BMC stock could be as high as $52.00 per share. According to shareholder rights attorney Willie Briscoe, “due to the size of the deal, analysts’ estimates, the lack of a significant premium and other factors, we believe this transaction may undervalue BMC’s stock. Our proposed lawsuit will seek to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders.”

The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business litigation and shareholder rights advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional matters.

Powers Taylor, LLP is a boutique litigation law firm that handles a variety of complex business litigation matters, including claims of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative suits, and security class actions.

Commerce National Bank Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor Investigate Sale to Sterling Savings Bank  

DALLAS, TEXAS, May 3, 2013 – Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating the sale of Commerce National Bank (“Commerce”) (OTC BB: CNBF) to Sterling Savings Bank, a subsidiary of Sterling Financial Corporation for shareholders.  Under the terms of the proposed sale valued at approximately $42.9 million, Commerce shareholders will only receive $15.10 for each share of Commerce stock owned.

If you are an affected investor, and you want to learn more about the lawsuit or join the action, please contact Willie Briscoe at The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, (214) 239-4568, via email at WBriscoe@TheBriscoeLawFirm.com or Zach Groover at Powers Taylor, LLP, toll free (877) 728-9607, via e-mail at zach@powerstaylor.com.  There is no cost or fee to you.

The Commerce sale investigation centers on whether Commerce’s shareholders are receiving adequate compensation for their shares in the proposed deal, whether the transaction undervalues Commerce’s stock, and whether Commerce’s board attempted to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders prior to agreeing to the deal. According to shareholder rights attorney Willie Briscoe, “due to the lack of a significant premium and other factors, we believe this transaction may undervalue Commerce’s stock. Our proposed lawsuit will seek to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders.”

The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business litigation and shareholder rights advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional matters.

Powers Taylor, LLP is a boutique litigation law firm that handles a variety of complex business litigation matters, including claims of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative suits, and security class actions.

Ebix Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Sale to Goldman Sachs Affiliate  

DALLAS, TEXAS, May 1, 2013 – Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating the sale of Ebix, Inc. (“Ebix”) (Nasdaq: EBIX) to an affiliate of Goldman, Sachs & Co. for shareholders.  Under the terms of the proposed sale valued at approximately $820 million (including the assumption of debt), Ebix shareholders will only receive $20 for each share of Ebix stock owned, well below at least one analyst’s estimate of $24.00 per share.

If you are an affected investor, and you want to learn more about the lawsuit or join the action, please contact Willie Briscoe at The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, (214) 239-4568, via email at WBriscoe@TheBriscoeLawFirm.com or Zach Groover at Powers Taylor, LLP, toll free (877) 728-9607, via e-mail at zach@powerstaylor.com.  There is no cost or fee to you.

The Ebix sale investigation centers on whether Ebix’s shareholders are receiving adequate compensation for their shares in the proposed deal, whether the transaction undervalues Ebix’s stock, and whether Ebix’s board attempted to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders prior to agreeing to the deal. Notably, at least one analyst with Yahoo! Finance has estimated that the true inherent value of Ebix stock could be as high as $24.00 per share.  Moreover, Ebix’s 52-week high is $24.90, well above the proposed sale price. According to shareholder rights attorney Willie Briscoe, “due to the size of the deal, analysts’ estimates, the lack of a significant premium and other factors, we believe this transaction may undervalue Ebix’s stock. Our proposed lawsuit will seek to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders.”

The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business litigation and shareholder rights advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional matters.

Powers Taylor, LLP is a boutique litigation law firm that handles a variety of complex business litigation matters, including claims of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative suits, and security class actions.

West Fertilizer Plant Explosion Expected to Trigger Personal Injury Claims

Powers Taylor LLP is investigating the cause of the fertilizer plant
explosion that occurred on April 17, 2013 in West, Texas. Initial
reports indicate that the damage surrounding the West Fertilizer Plant
has been severe. This type of industrial accident is usually
attributable to negligence on the part of plant workers or the failure
to comply with safety procedures. If such negligence occurred, persons
who have been injured or who have suffered property damage will have
legal claims against West Fertilizer Company or against contractors or
suppliers who contributed to the cause of the accident.

Persons injured by the explosions and fires that followed yesterday’s
industrial explosion in West, Texas face many difficult problems. Of
utmost concern is the need for immediate medical care. Persons injured
by the explosion should contact emergency medical case providers
immediately. If the injured parties do not have medical insurance and
cannot afford medical care, one possible way to obtain medical care is
to contact a personal injury law firm. State Bar rules allow personal
injury law firms to advance the costs of medical care until a settlement
can be reached, but the firms cannot offer such advances before they are
actually employed. Because Powers Taylor has included this information
in this release, we cannot advance medical costs to the victims of the
West Fertilizer explosion. If you need a law firm that can advance
these medical costs, Powers Taylor can recommend a reputable personal
injury firm who might consider such advances.

Another pressing concern for the victims will be finding housing or
transportation if their property has been damaged. Victims with these
problems should contact their insurance agents if they have coverage.
If not, the Red Cross or other charitable organizations may be available
to provide temporary assistance. Contact the Heart of Texas Area Chapter
of the Red Cross at 254-523-4985. If you are in need of additional
assistance to provide basic living expenses, again Texas State Bar rules
allow personal injury attorneys to advance such costs to client, but, as
with medical expenses, firms cannot offer such advances in order to
solicit clients. Because Powers Taylor is providing this information to
prospective clients, we cannot advance living expenses to the victims of
the West Fertilizer explosion. If you need a law firm that can advance
these medical costs, Powers Taylor can recommend a reputable personal
injury firm that might consider such advances.

Once the victims of the West explosion have obtained any needed medical
treatment and assistance with living expenses, they should seek legal
counsel to ensure that they obtain compensation for their injuries.
Seeking legal counsel at the earliest possible time will ensure that
your personal injury attorney can properly document your losses and be
at the forefront of the investigation into the causes of the explosion.
Making statements to insurance adjusters and other investigators,
without the advice and counsel of a personal injury attorney, can
jeopardize your ability to recover full compensation for your injuries.

If you need additional information regarding the West Fertilizer
explosion, authorities have created a hot line for information about
this catastrophe. The hot line number is 254-202-1100.

National Financial Partners Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Sale to Madison Dearborn 

DALLAS, TEXAS, April 15, 2013 – Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating the sale of National Financial Corporation (“NFP”) (NYSE: NFP) to Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC for shareholders.  Under the terms of the proposed deal with an equity value of approximately $1.3 billion, NFP shareholders will only receive $25.35 in cash for each share of NFP common stock owned.

If you are an affected investor, and you want to learn more about the lawsuit or join the action, please contact Willie Briscoe at The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, (214) 239-4568, via email at WBriscoe@TheBriscoeLawFirm.com or Zach Groover at Powers Taylor, LLP, toll free (877) 728-9607, via e-mail at zach@powerstaylor.com.  There is no cost or fee to you.

The NFP sale investigation centers on whether NFP’s shareholders are receiving adequate compensation for their shares in the proposed deal, whether the transaction undervalues NFP’s stock, and whether NFP’s board attempted to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders prior to agreeing to the deal. According to shareholder rights attorney Willie Briscoe, “due to the size of the deal, the lack of a significant premium and other factors, we believe this transaction may undervalue NFP’s stock. Our proposed lawsuit will seek to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders.”

The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business litigation and shareholder rights advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional matters.

Powers Taylor, LLP is a boutique litigation law firm that handles a variety of complex business litigation matters, including claims of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative suits, and security class actions.

Life Technologies Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Sale to Thermo Fisher Scientific 

DALLAS, TEXAS, April 15, 2013 – Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating the sale of Life Technologies Corp. (“Life”) (NasdaqGS: LIFE) to Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. for shareholders.  Under the terms of the proposed deal valued at approximately $13.6 billion, Life shareholders will only receive $76.00 in cash for each share of Life stock owned.

If you are an affected investor, and you want to learn more about the lawsuit or join the action, please contact Willie Briscoe at The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, (214) 239-4568, via email at WBriscoe@TheBriscoeLawFirm.com or Zach Groover at Powers Taylor, LLP, toll free (877) 728-9607, via e-mail at zach@powerstaylor.com.  There is no cost or fee to you.

The Life sale investigation centers on whether Life’s shareholders are receiving adequate compensation for their shares in the proposed deal, whether the transaction undervalues Life’s stock, and whether Life’s board attempted to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders prior to agreeing to the deal. According to shareholder rights attorney Patrick Powers, “due to the size of the deal, the lack of a significant premium and other factors, we believe this transaction may undervalue Life’s stock. Our proposed lawsuit will seek to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders.”

The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business litigation and shareholder rights advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional matters.

Powers Taylor, LLP is a boutique litigation law firm that handles a variety of complex business litigation matters, including claims of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative suits, and security class actions.

MOD-PAC Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Going Private Agreement 

DALLAS, TEXAS, April 11, 2013 – Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating the sale of MOD-PAC Corp. (“MPAC”) (NasdaqGM: MPAC) to Kevin T. Keane, Chairman of the company, and Daniel G. Keane, President and Chief Executive Office, and their affiliates and associates for shareholders.  Under the terms of the proposed going private deal, MPAC shareholders will only receive $8.40 in cash for each share of MPAC stock owned.

If you are an affected investor, and you want to learn more about the lawsuit or join the action, please contact Willie Briscoe at The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, (214) 239-4568, via email at WBriscoe@TheBriscoeLawFirm.com or Zach Groover at Powers Taylor, LLP, toll free (877) 728-9607, via e-mail at zach@powerstaylor.com.  There is no cost or fee to you.

The MPAC sale investigation centers on whether MPAC’s shareholders are receiving adequate compensation for their shares in the proposed going private deal, whether the transaction undervalues MPAC’s stock, and whether MPAC’s board attempted to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders prior to agreeing to the deal. According to shareholder rights attorney Willie Briscoe, “due to the relationship of the parties, the lack of a significant premium and other factors, we believe this transaction may undervalue MPAC’s stock. Our proposed lawsuit will seek to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders.”

The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business litigation and shareholder rights advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional matters.

Powers Taylor, LLP is a boutique litigation law firm that handles a variety of complex business litigation matters, including claims of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative suits, and security class actions.

Fisher Communications Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Sale to Sinclair Broadcast Group 

DALLAS, TEXAS, April 11, 2013 – Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating the sale of Fisher Communications, Inc. (“Fisher”) (NasdaqGS: FSCI) to Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. for shareholders.  Under the terms of the proposed transaction valued at approximately $373 million, Fisher shareholders will only receive $41.00 for each share of Fisher stock owned.

If you are an affected investor, and you want to learn more about the lawsuit or join the action, contact Willie Briscoe at The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, (214) 239-4568, or via email at WBriscoe@TheBriscoeLawFirm.com, or Zach Groover at Powers Taylor, LLP, toll free (877) 728-9607, via e-mail at zach@powerstaylor.com. There is no cost or fee to you.

The Fisher sale investigation centers on whether Fisher’s shareholders are receiving adequate compensation for their shares in the buyout, whether the transaction undervalues Fisher’s stock, and whether Fisher’s board attempted to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders prior to agreeing to the deal. Shareholder rights attorney Patrick Powers stated that “due to the nature of the stock for stock transaction, the proposed sale price, the size of the deal and other factors, we believe this transaction may undervalue Fisher’s stock. Our proposed lawsuit will seek to ensure that shareholders are receiving the highest share price for their shares.”

The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business litigation and shareholder rights advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional matters.

Powers Taylor, LLP is a boutique litigation law firm that handles a variety of complex business litigation matters, including claims of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative suits, and security class actions.

Sterling Bancorp Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Sale to Provident New York 

DALLAS, TEXAS, April 8, 2013 – Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating the sale of Sterling Bancorp (“Sterling”) (NYSE: STL) to Provident New York Bancorp for shareholders.  Under the terms of the proposed transaction valued at approximately $344 million, Sterling shareholders will only receive 1.2625 shares of Provident for each share of Sterling stock owned, valued at approximately $11.12 per share.

If you are an affected investor, and you want to learn more about the lawsuit or join the action, contact Willie Briscoe at The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, (214) 239-4568, or via email at WBriscoe@TheBriscoeLawFirm.com, or Zach Groover at Powers Taylor, LLP, toll free (877) 728-9607, via e-mail at zach@powerstaylor.com. There is no cost or fee to you.

The Sterling sale investigation centers on whether Sterling’s shareholders are receiving adequate compensation for their shares in the buyout, whether the transaction undervalues Sterling’s stock, and whether Sterling’s board attempted to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders prior to agreeing to the deal. Notably, according to Yahoo! Finance, at least one analyst valued the true inherent price of Sterling stock at $11.50 per share.  Shareholder rights attorney Patrick Powers stated that “due to the nature of the stock for stock transaction, the proposed sale price, the size of the deal and other factors, we believe this transaction may undervalue Sterling’s stock. Our proposed lawsuit will seek to ensure that shareholders are receiving the highest share price for their shares.”

The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business litigation and shareholder rights advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional matters.

Powers Taylor, LLP is a boutique litigation law firm that handles a variety of complex business litigation matters, including claims of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative suits, and security class actions.

Lufkin Industries Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Acquisition by the GE

DALLAS, TEXAS, April 8, 2013 – Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating the going private proposal of Lufkin Industries (“Lufkin”) (NasdaqGS: LUFK) by GE for shareholders.  Under the terms of the proposed transaction valued at approximately $3.3 billion, Lufkin shareholders will only receive $88.50 in cash for each share of LUFK stock owned.

If you are an affected investor, and you want to learn more about the lawsuit or join the action, contact Willie Briscoe at The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, (214) 239-4568, or via email at WBriscoe@TheBriscoeLawFirm.com, or Zach Groover at Powers Taylor, LLP, toll free (877) 728-9607, via e-mail at zach@powerstaylor.com. There is no cost or fee to you.

The Lufkin sale investigation centers on whether Lufkin shareholders are receiving adequate compensation for their shares in the buyout, whether the transaction undervalues Lufkin stock, and whether Lufkin’s board attempted to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders prior to agreeing to the deal.  Shareholder rights attorney Willie Briscoe commented that “based upon the proposed sale price, the size of the deal, and other factors, we believe this transaction may undervalue Lufkin’ stock. Our proposed lawsuit will seek to ensure that shareholders are receiving the highest share price for their shares.”

The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business litigation and shareholder rights advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional matters.

Powers Taylor, LLP is a boutique litigation law firm that handles a variety of complex business litigation matters, including claims of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative suits, and security class actions.

Harvest Natural Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law and Powers Taylor Investigate Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by Officers and Directors 

DALLAS, TEXAS, April 8, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe, founder of The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP announce an investigation into potential violations of federal securities laws by certain officers and directors of Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. (“Harvest Natural” or “Company”) (NYSE: HNR) during the period of May 7, 2010 to March 18, 2013 (the “Class Period”).

If you are an affected investor and you want to learn more about the lawsuit or join the action, contact Willie Briscoe at The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, (214) 706-9314, or via email at WBriscoe@TheBriscoeLawFirm.com, or Zachary Groover at Powers Taylor, LLP, toll free (877) 728-9607, via e-mail at zach@powerstaylor.com.  There is no cost or fee to you.

In a recently filed federal class action complaint, Harvest Natural and certain of its officers and directors were charged with violating certain provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  The complaint alleges that defendants misrepresented or failed to disclose that, among other things: (a) the Company incorrectly capitalized certain lease maintenance costs and certain internal selling, general and administrative cots; (b) the Company improperly presented certain cash flow items and caused certain long-lived assets to be impaired; (c) the Company was unable to sell its interests in Petrodelta S.A. to PT Pertamina (Persero); (d) the Company lacked adequate internal and financial controls; and (e) as a result, the Company’s statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.   According the complaint, when the true facts came to light, the share price dropped dramatically.

“Recent revelations about alleged improper business practices and procedures regarding key aspects of Harvest Natural business and other misleading financial statements have prompted the firms to investigate possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of state law by Harvest Natural officers and directors.  Based on our investigation, we are prepared to pursue litigation to preserve the company and the value of Harvest Natural stock for all shareholders,” said shareholder rights attorney Patrick Powers.

The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business litigation, commercial transaction, and public advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional matters.

Powers Taylor, LLP is a boutique litigation law firm that handles a variety of complex business litigation matters, including claims of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative suits, and security class actions.

Great Lakes Dredge Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law and Powers Taylor Investigate Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by Officers and Directors 

DALLAS, TEXAS, April 8, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe, founder of The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP announce that a federal class action lawsuit has been filed against Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or “Company”) (NasdaqGS: GLDD).  The firms are investigating additional legal claims against the officers and Board of Directors of Great Lakes during the period of August 7, 2012 to March 14, 2013 (the “Class Period”).

If you are an affected investor and you want to learn more about the lawsuit or join the action, contact Willie Briscoe at The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, (214) 239-4568, or via email at WBriscoe@TheBriscoeLawFirm.com, or Zachary Groover at Powers Taylor, LLP, toll free (877) 728-9607, via e-mail at zach@powerstaylor.com.  There is no cost or fee to you.

In a recently filed federal class action complaint, Great Lakes and certain of its officers were charged with violating certain provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Specifically, the complaint alleges that defendants’ misrepresented and/or failed to disclose that: (a) the Company realized that certain change orders in its demolition segment awaiting client acceptance were included as revenue resulting in an overstatement of revenue by millions of dollars in revenue; and (b) there was weakness in the Company’s internal controls to detect or prevent misstatements in its financial statements.  According to the complaint, when the Company announced that when these facts came to light and the Company would be required to restate its 2^nd and 3^rd quarter revenues, the stock plummeted.

“Recent revelations about alleged improper business practices and procedures regarding key aspects of Great Lakes’ business and other misleading financial statements have prompted the firms to investigate possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of state law by Great Lakes’ officers and directors.  Based on our investigation, we are prepared to pursue litigation to preserve the company and the value of Great Lakes stock for all shareholders,” said shareholder rights attorney Willie Briscoe.

The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business litigation, commercial transaction, and public advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional matters.

Powers Taylor, LLP is a boutique litigation law firm that handles a variety of complex business litigation matters, including claims of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative suits, and security class actions.

American Greetings Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Acquisition by the Weiss Family

DALLAS, TEXAS, April 8, 2013 – Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating the going private proposal of American Greetings Corp. (“American Greetings”) (NYSE: AM) by the Weiss Family for shareholders.  Under the terms of the proposed transaction valued at approximately $878 million, American Greetings shareholders will only receive $18.20 in cash for each share of stock owned.

If you are an affected investor, and you want to learn more about the lawsuit or join the action, contact Willie Briscoe at The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, (214) 239-4568, or via email at WBriscoe@TheBriscoeLawFirm.com, or Zach Groover at Powers Taylor, LLP, toll free (877) 728-9607, via e-mail at zach@powerstaylor.com. There is no cost or fee to you.

The American Greetings sale investigation centers on whether American Greetings’ shareholders are receiving adequate compensation for their shares in the buyout, whether the transaction undervalues American Greetings’ stock, and whether American Greetings’ board attempted to obtain the highest share price for all shareholders prior to agreeing to the deal.  Shareholder rights attorney Willie Briscoe commented that “based upon the proposed sale price, the size of the deal, and other factors, we believe this transaction may undervalue American Greetings’ stock. Our proposed lawsuit will seek to ensure that shareholders are receiving the highest share price for their shares.”

The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business litigation and shareholder rights advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional matters.

Powers Taylor, LLP is a boutique litigation law firm that handles a variety of complex business litigation matters, including claims of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative suits, and security class actions.