Tag Archives: Garden City

News, Politics, Government

Court hearing set for airborne photographer

Leave a comment

A first court appearance is scheduled for a well-known freelance photographer who was charged with misdemeanor trespassing after he flew a paraglider over a Kansas feedlot while shooting pictures.

A hearing for George Steinmetz, of Glenn Ridge, N.J., and his assistant, Wei Zhang, of Beijing, China, is set for Aug. 29 in Finney County.

Steinmetz was on assignment for National Geographic magazine when he flew above Brookover Feed Yard June 28. The feedlot owners say he did not seek permission for the flight.

It’s not clear if the men will appear in court because state law allows misdemeanor defendants to appear through their attorneys, if a judge agrees, The Hutchinson News reported (http://bit.ly/13F0cme ). Trespassing is a class B nonperson misdemeanor in Kansas, carrying a minimum 48 hours in jail.

National Geographic does not believe the men are guilty and retained Garden City attorney Lucille Douglass to represent them, said magazine spokeswoman Beth Foster.

Steinmetz, who has gained fame for photographs he has taken across the world while using a paraglider, was taking photographs of the feedlot from the air for a series on food issues set to appear next year. Zhang, a paraglider instructor, was waiting on the ground.

“Much discussion has ensued surrounding the arrest of Mr. Steinmetz and his employee regarding the right to air space and to take photographs,” said Finney County Attorney Susan Richmeier said in a news release. “The charges in no way are related to those two issues and focus on the landowner’s right to privacy and control over their property. The persons involved have been charged with criminal trespass and their guilt or innocence must be proven in a court of law.”

___

Information from: The Hutchinson (Kan.) News, http://www.hutchnews.com

…read more

Source: FULL ARTICLE at Fox US News

Business, Finance, Occupation & Industry

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of MOD-PAC Corp. Buyout

Leave a comment

By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

Filed under:

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of MOD-PAC Corp. Buyout

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:

  • Do you own shares of MOD-PAC Corp. (NASDAQ GM: MPAC )?
  • Did you purchase any of your shares prior to April 11, 2013?
  • Do you think the proposed buyout price is too low?
  • Do you want to discuss your rights?

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential legal claims against the board of directors of MOD-PAC Corp. (“MOD-PAC” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ GM: MPAC) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to the Company’s entry into an agreement to be acquired by a group consisting of the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Daniel G. Keane, and its Chairman of the Board, Kevin T. Keane, and their affiliates and associates (the “Buyer Group“).

Click here to learn more: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/mod-pac-corp-mpac-buyout.

Under the terms of the agreement, the Company’s shareholders, excluding the Buyer Group, will receive $8.40 per share in cash for each share of MOD-PAC they own.

The investigation concerns whether MOD-PAC’s board of directors failed to adequately shop the Company and obtain the best possible value for MOD-PAC’s shareholders before entering into an agreement with the Buyer Group.

If you own the common stock of MOD-PAC and purchased your shares before April 11, 2013, if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Seth Rigrodsky or Brian Long at Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, Delaware 19803, by telephone at (302) 295-5310, or Peter Allocco at Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 300, Garden City, New York 11530, by telephone

From: http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/04/13/rigrodsky-long-pa-announces-investigation-of-mod-p/

Business, Finance, Occupation & Industry

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Fisher Communications, Inc. Buyout

Leave a comment

By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

Filed under:

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Fisher Communications, Inc. Buyout

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:

  • Do you own shares of Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: FSCI )?
  • Did you purchase any of your shares prior to April 11, 2013?
  • Do you think the proposed buyout price is too low?
  • Do you want to discuss your rights?

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential legal claims against the board of directors of Fisher Communications, Inc. (“Fisher” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ GS: FSCI) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to the Company’s entry into an agreement to be acquired by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (“Sinclair”) (NASDAQ GS: SBGI) in a transaction valued at approximately $373.3 million.

Click here to learn more: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/fisher-communications-inc-fsci.

Under the terms of the proposal, public shareholders of Fisher will receive $41.00 per share in cash for each share of Fisher they own.

The investigation concerns whether Fisher’s board of directors failed to adequately shop the Company and obtain the best possible value for Fisher’s shareholders before entering into an agreement with Sinclair.

If you own the common stock of Fisher and purchased your shares before April 11, 2013, if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Seth Rigrodsky or Brian Long at Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, Delaware 19803, by telephone at (302) 295-5310, or Peter Allocco at Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 300, Garden City, New York 11530, by telephone at (888) 969-4242; by e-mail to info@rigrodskylong.com, or at: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/fisher-commnunications-inc-fsci.

From: http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/04/11/rigrodsky-long-pa-announces-investigation-of-fishe/

Business, Finance, Occupation & Industry

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Lufkin Industries Inc. Buyout

Leave a comment

By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

Filed under:

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Lufkin Industries Inc. Buyout

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:

  • Do you own shares of Lufkin Industries Inc. (NASDAQ GS: LUFK )?
  • Did you purchase any of your shares prior to April 8, 2013?
  • Do you think the proposed buyout price is too low?
  • Do you want to discuss your rights?

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential legal claims against the board of directors of Lufkin Industries Inc. (“Lufkin” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ GS: LUFK) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to the Company’s entry into an agreement to be acquired by General Electric Company (“GE“) (NYSE: GE) in a transaction valued at approximately $3.3 billion.

Click here to learn more: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/lufkin-industries-inc-lufk.

Under the terms of the proposal, public shareholders of Lufkin will receive $88.50 per share in cash for each share of Lufkin they own.

The investigation concerns whether Lufkin’s board of directors failed to adequately shop the Company and obtain the best possible value for Lufkin’s shareholders before entering into an agreement with GE.

If you own the common stock of Lufkin and purchased your shares before April 8, 2013, if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Seth Rigrodsky or Brian Long at Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, Delaware 19803, by telephone at (302) 295-5310, or Peter Allocco at Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 300, Garden City, New York 11530, by telephone at (888) 969-4242; by e-mail to info@rigrodskylong.com, or at: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/lufkin-industries-inc-lufk.

…read more

Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance

Business, Finance, Occupation & Industry

Providing Capital and Technology, GE is Farming the Wind in America's Heartland with Enel Green Powe

Leave a comment

By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

Filed under:

Providing Capital and Technology, GE is Farming the Wind in America’s Heartland with Enel Green Power

GARDEN CITY, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Providing capital and technology to farm the wind in America’s heartland with global renewable energy company Enel Green Power, GE (NYS: GE) is investing common equity and supplying turbines for the 250-megawattBuffalo Dunes Wind Project in Kansas.

GE is providing capital and technology for a wind farm under construction in Kansas that will harness the wind in the American heartland to provide clean electricity to the eastern United States. Link to digital rendering: http://bit.ly/Z3p49j (Photo: Business Wire)

This transaction expands GE Energy Financial Services’ and Enel Green Power North America’s portfolio of co-owned wind projects. Last year, the companies invested in the 235-megawatt Chisholm View wind project in Oklahoma, and in the 200-megawatt Prairie Rose wind project in Minnesota. Both projects also feature GE wind turbines. The GE unit and Enel Green Power North America also invested in the 101-megawatt Smoky Hills wind farm in Kansas and the 63-megawatt Snyder wind farm in Texas.

GE unit GE Energy Financial Services now owns 51 percent of the Buffalo Dunes project under construction southwest of Garden City, Kansas in Finney, Grant and Haskell counties. Enel Green Power North America, a subsidiary of Enel Green Power, maintains a 49 percent ownership stake, retains an option to increase this stake to 75 percent if elected during certain periods in 2013 and 2014, and serves as project manager. In addition to capital, GE is supplying 135 wind turbines for the project and will provide operations and maintenance after completion. Alabama Power Company will buy most of the electricity from the project under a 20-year agreement.

“This project is a fresh example of how to harness the strong wind in America’s heartland to power the eastern United States with low-cost, clean electricity,” said Kevin Walsh, Managing Director of Power and Renewable Energy at GE Energy Financial Services. “It also showcases GE‘s ability to provide both world-class technology and flexible financing structures, and advances our long-term partnership with renewable energy leader Enel Green Power.”

Construction, managed by RES Americas, is expected to be completed by December. The wind project is expected to employ 150 construction workers, create 15 permanent jobs, generate enough electricity to power 65,000 homes and – according to Environmental Protection Agency methodology – avoid approximately 800,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year – equivalent to the annual emissions …read more

Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance

Business, Finance, Occupation & Industry

DEADLINE ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Reminds Shareholders of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. of Upcomin

Leave a comment

By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

Filed under:

DEADLINE ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Reminds Shareholders of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. of Upcoming Deadline

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:

  • Do you, or did you, own shares in Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO )?
  • Did you purchase your shares prior to October 3, 2012, or between October 3, 2012 and January 2, 2013?
  • Did you lose money in your investment in Family Dollar Stores, Inc.?
  • Do you want to discuss your rights?

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. reminders shareholders of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO) (“Family Dollar” or the “Company”) of an upcoming deadline involving a securities fraud class action lawsuit commenced against the Company.

A complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased the common stock of Family Dollar between October 3, 2012 and January 2, 2013 (the “Class Period“), alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its officers (the “Complaint”). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 22, 2013.

If you purchased shares of Family Dollar during the Class Period, or purchased shares prior to the Class Period and still hold Family Dollar, and wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, please contact Timothy J. MacFall, Esquire or Peter Allocco of Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 300, Garden City, NY at (888) 969-4242, by e-mail to info@rigrodskylong.com, or at: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/family-dollar-stores-inc-fdo-2.

A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member’s claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the …read more

Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance

Business, Finance, Occupation & Industry

DEADLINE ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Reminds Shareholders of Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. of Upcomi

Leave a comment

By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

Filed under:

DEADLINE ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Reminds Shareholders of Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. of Upcoming Deadline

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:

  • Do you, or did you, own shares in Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ GS: MLNX )?
  • Did you purchase your shares prior to April 19, 2012, or between April 19, 2012 and January 2, 2013, inclusive?
  • Did you lose money in your investment in Mellanox Technologies, Ltd.?
  • Do you want to discuss your rights?

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. reminds shareholders of Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. (“Mellanox” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ GS: MLNX) of an upcoming deadline involving a securities fraud class action lawsuit commenced against the Company.

A complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased the common stock of Mellanox between April 19, 2012 and January 2, 2013, inclusive (the “Class Period“), alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its officers (the “Complaint”). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 8, 2013.

If you purchased shares of Mellanox during the Class Period, or purchased shares prior to the Class Period and still hold Mellanox, and wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, please contact Timothy J. MacFall, Esquire or Peter Allocco of Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 300, Garden City, NY at (888) 969-4242, by e-mail to info@rigrodskylong.com, or at: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/mellanox-technologies-ltd-mlnx.

A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member’s claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance

Business, Finance, Occupation & Industry

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Obagi Medical Products, Inc. Buyout

Leave a comment

By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

Filed under:

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Obagi Medical Products, Inc. Buyout

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:

  • Do you own shares of Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: OMPI )?
  • Did you purchase any of your shares prior to March 20, 2013?
  • Do you think the proposed buyout price is too low?
  • Do you want to discuss your rights?

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential legal claims against the board of directors of Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (“Obagi” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ GS: OMPI) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to the Company’s entry into an agreement to be acquired by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (“Valeant”) (NYSE: VRX) in a transaction valued at approximately $344 million.

Click here to learn more: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/obagi-medical-products-inc-ompi.

Under the terms of the proposal, public shareholders of Obagi will receive $19.75 per share in cash for each share of Obagi they own.

The investigation concerns whether Obagi’s board of directors failed to adequately shop the Company and obtain the best possible value for Obagi’s shareholders before entering into an agreement with Valeant.

If you own the common stock of Obagi and purchased your shares before March 20, 2013, if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Seth Rigrodsky or Brian Long at Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, Delaware 19803, by telephone at (302) 295-5310, or Peter Allocco at Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 300, Garden City, New York 11530, by telephone at (888) 969-4242; by e-mail to info@rigrodskylong.com, or at: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/obagi-medical-products-inc-ompi.

…read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance

Business, Finance, Occupation & Industry

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces A Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Navi

Leave a comment

By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

Filed under:

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces A Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Navistar International Corporation

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:

  • Do you, or did you, own shares of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV )?
  • Did you purchase your shares before November 3, 2010, or between November 3, 2010 and August 1, 2012, inclusive?
  • Did you lose money in your investment in Navistar International Corporation?
  • Do you want to discuss your rights?

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that a complaint has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased the common stock of Navistar International Corporation (“Navistar” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NAV) between November 3, 2010 and August 1, 2012, inclusive (the “Class Period“), alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its officers (the “Complaint”).

If you purchased shares of Navistar during the Class Period, or purchased shares prior to the Class Period and still hold Navistar, and wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, please contact Timothy J. MacFall, Esquire or Peter Allocco of Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 300, Garden City, NY at (888) 969-4242, by e-mail to info@rigrodskylong.com, or at: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/navistar-international-corporation-nav.

Navistar is an international manufacturer of International® brand commercial and military trucks, IC Bus™ brand buses, MaxxForce® brand diesel engines, and recreational vehicles (“RV“) under the Monaco® RV family of brands, as well as a provider of service parts for all makes of trucks and trailers. The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements, and omitted materially adverse facts, about the Company’s business, operations and prospects. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that the defendants concealed from the investing public that: (a) Navistar’s attempted methods to …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance

Business, Finance, Occupation & Industry

DEADLINE ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Reminds Shareholders of Cirrus Logic, Inc. of Upcoming Deadli

Leave a comment

By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

Filed under:

DEADLINE ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Reminds Shareholders of Cirrus Logic, Inc. of Upcoming Deadline

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:

  • Do you, or did you, own shares of Cirrus Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: CRUS )?
  • Did you purchase your shares before July 31, 2012, or between July 31, 2012 and October 31, 2012?
  • Did you lose money in your investment in Cirrus Logic, Inc.?
  • Do you want to discuss your rights?

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. reminds shareholders of Cirrus Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: CRUS) (“Cirrus” or the “Company”) of an upcoming deadline involving a securities fraud class action lawsuit commenced against the Company.

A complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased the common stock of Cirrus between July 31, 2012 and October 31, 2012 (the “Class Period“), alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its officers (the “Complaint”). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 5, 2013.

If you purchased shares of Cirrus during the Class Period, or purchased shares prior to the Class Period and still hold Cirrus, and wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, please contact Timothy J. MacFall, Esquire or Peter Allocco of Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 300, Garden City, NY at (888) 969-4242, by e-mail to info@rigrodskylong.com, or at: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/cirrus-logic-inc-crus.

A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member’s claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance

Business, Finance, Occupation & Industry

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of EDAC Technologies Corporation Buyout

Leave a comment

By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

Filed under:

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of EDAC Technologies Corporation Buyout

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:

  • Do you own shares of EDAC Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ CM: EDAC )?
  • Did you purchase any of your shares prior to March 18, 2013?
  • Do you think the proposed buyout price is too low?
  • Do you want to discuss your rights?

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential legal claims against the board of directors of EDAC Technologies Corporation (“EDAC” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ CM: EDAC) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to the Company’s entry into an agreement to be acquired by GB Aero Engine LLC, an affiliate of Greenbriar Equity Group LLC (“Greenbriar”), in a transaction valued at approximately $104.1 million.

Click here to learn more: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/edac-technologies-corporation-edac.

Under the terms of the proposal, public shareholders of EDAC will receive $17.75 per share in cash for each share of EDAC they own.

The investigation concerns whether EDAC‘s board of directors failed to adequately shop the Company and obtain the best possible value for EDAC‘s shareholders before entering into an agreement with Greenbriar.

If you own the common stock of EDAC and purchased your shares before March 18, 2013, if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Seth Rigrodsky or Brian Long at Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, Delaware 19803, by telephone at (302) 295-5310, or Peter Allocco at Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 300, Garden City, New York 11530, by telephone at (888) 969-4242; by e-mail to info@rigrodskylong.com, or at: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/edac-technologies-corporation-edac.

…read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance

Business, Finance, Occupation & Industry

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. Buyout

Leave a comment

By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

Filed under:

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. Buyout

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:

  • Do you own shares of Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (NYSE: SRC )?
  • Did you purchase any of your shares prior to January 22, 2013?
  • Do you think the proposed buyout price is too low?
  • Do you want to discuss your rights?

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential legal claims against the board of directors of Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (“Spirit Realty” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SRC) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to the Company’s entry into an agreement to be acquired by Cole Credit Property Trust II (“CCPT II”) in a transaction with a pro forma enterprise value of approximately $7.1 billion.

Click here to learn more: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/spirit-realty-capital-inc-src.

Under the terms of the proposal, public shareholders of Spirit Realty will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 1.9048 CCPT II shares for each share of Spirit Realty they own.

The investigation concerns whether Spirit Realty‘s board of directors failed to adequately shop the Company and obtain the best possible value for Spirit Realty‘s shareholders before entering into an agreement with CCPT II.

If you own the common stock of Spirit Realty and purchased your shares before January 22, 2013, if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Seth Rigrodsky or Brian Long at Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, Delaware 19803, by telephone at (302) 295-5310, or Peter Allocco at Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 300, Garden City, New York 11530, by telephone at …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance

Business, Finance, Occupation & Industry

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces A Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Maxw

Leave a comment

By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

Filed under:

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces A Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Maxwell Technologies, Inc.

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:

  • Do you, or did you, own shares of Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: MXWL )?
  • Did you purchase your shares before April 28, 2011, or between April 28, 2011 and March 7, 2013, inclusive?
  • Did you lose money in your investment in Maxwell Technologies, Inc.?
  • Do you want to discuss your rights?

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that a complaint has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased the common stock of Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (“Maxwell” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ GS: MXWL) between April 28, 2011 and March 7, 2013, inclusive (the “Class Period“), alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its officers (the “Complaint”).

If you purchased shares of Maxwell during the Class Period, or purchased shares prior to the Class Period and still hold Maxwell, and wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, please contact Timothy J. MacFall, Esquire or Peter Allocco of Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 300, Garden City, NY at (888) 969-4242, by e-mail to info@rigrodskylong.com, or at: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/maxwell-technologies-inc-mxwl.

Maxwell develops, manufactures and markets energy storage and power delivery products for transportation, industrial, telecommunications and other applications and microelectronic products for space and satellite applications. The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements, and omitted materially adverse facts, about the Company’s business, operations and prospects. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that: (a) Maxwell had overstated its revenues and earnings in 2011 and 2012 in violation of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”); (b) Maxwell had reported revenues prior …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance

Business, Finance, Occupation & Industry

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of MakeMusic, Inc. Buyout

Leave a comment

By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

Filed under:

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of MakeMusic, Inc. Buyout

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:

  • Do you own shares of MakeMusic, Inc. (NASDAQ CM: MMUS )?
  • Did you purchase any of your shares prior to March 13, 2013?
  • Do you think the proposed buyout price is too low?
  • Do you want to discuss your rights?

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential legal claims against the board of directors of MakeMusic, Inc. (“MakeMusic” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ CM: MMUS) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to the Company’s entry into an agreement to be acquired by LaunchEquity Acquisition Partners, LLC Designated Series Education Partners (“LEAP“), an affiliate of LaunchEquity Partners, LLC.

Click here to learn more: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/makemusic-inc-mmus.

Under the terms of the proposal, public shareholders of MakeMusic will receive $4.85 per share in cash for each share of MakeMusic they own.

The investigation concerns whether MakeMusic’s board of directors failed to adequately shop the Company and obtain the best possible value for MakeMusic’s shareholders before entering into an agreement with LEAP.

If you own the common stock of MakeMusic and purchased your shares before March 13, 2013, if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Seth Rigrodsky or Brian Long at Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, Delaware 19803, by telephone at (302) 295-5310, or Peter Allocco at Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 300, Garden City, New York 11530, by telephone at (888) 969-4242; by e-mail to info@rigrodskylong.com, or at: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/makemusic-inc-mmus.

<a target=_blank …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance

Business, Finance, Occupation & Industry

Rigrodsky &amp; Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Gardner Denver, Inc. Buyout

Leave a comment

By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

Filed under:

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Gardner Denver, Inc. Buyout

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:

  • Do you own shares of Gardner Denver, Inc. (NYSE: GDI )?
  • Did you purchase any of your shares prior to March 8, 2013?
  • Do you think the proposed buyout price is too low?
  • Do you want to discuss your rights?

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential legal claims against the board of directors of Gardner Denver, Inc. (“Gardner Denver” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GDI) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to the Company’s entry into an agreement to be acquired by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates “KKR“) in a transaction valued at approximately $3.9 billion, including the assumption of debt.

Click here to learn more: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/gardner-denver-inc-gdi.

Under the terms of the proposal, public shareholders of Gardner Denver will receive $76.00 per share in cash for each share of Gardner Denver they own.

The investigation concerns whether Gardner Denver‘s board of directors failed to adequately shop the Company and obtain the best possible value for Gardner Denver‘s shareholders before entering into an agreement with KKR. According to Yahoo! Finance, at least one analyst has set a price target for Gardner Denver stock at $85.00 per share.

If you own the common stock of Gardner Denver and purchased your shares before March 8, 2013, if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Peter Allocco at Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 300, Garden City, New York 11530, toll free at (888) 969-4242, by e-mail to info@rigrodskylong.com, …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance

Business, Finance, Occupation & Industry

DEADLINE ALERT: Rigrodsky &amp; Long, P.A. Reminds Shareholders of Commonwealth Bankshares, Inc. of Upco

Leave a comment

By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

Filed under:

DEADLINE ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Reminds Shareholders of Commonwealth Bankshares, Inc. of Upcoming Deadline

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:

  • Do you, or did you, own shares of Commonwealth Bankshares, Inc. (OTC GREY: CWBS )?
  • Did you purchase your shares before May 9, 2008, or between May 9, 2008 and September 23, 2011?
  • Did you lose money in your investment in Commonwealth Bankshares, Inc.?
  • Do you want to discuss your rights?

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. reminders shareholders of Commonwealth Bankshares, Inc. (OTC GREY: CWBS) (“Commonwealth” or the “Company”) of an upcoming deadline involving a securities fraud class action lawsuit commenced against the Company.

A complaint has been filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased the common stock of Commonwealth between May 9, 2008 and September 23, 2011, inclusive (the “Class Period“), alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its officers (the “Complaint”). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 25, 2013.

If you purchased shares of Commonwealth during the Class Period, or purchased shares prior to the Class Period and still hold Commonwealth, and wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, please contact Timothy J. MacFall, Esquire or Peter Allocco of Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 300, Garden City, NY at (888) 969-4242, by e-mail to info@rigrodskylong.com, or at: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/commonwealth-bankshares-inc-cwbs.

A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member’s claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance

Business, Finance, Occupation & Industry

Rigrodsky &amp; Long, P.A. Announces A Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against ITT

Leave a comment

By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

Filed under:

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces A Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against ITT Educational Services, Inc.

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:

  • Do you, or did you, own shares of ITT Educational Services, Inc. (NYSE: ESI )?
  • Did you purchase your shares before April 22, 2010, or between April 22, 2010 and February 25, 2013, inclusive?
  • Did you lose money in your investment in ITT Educational Services, Inc.?
  • Do you want to discuss your rights?

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that a complaint has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased the common stock of ITT Educational Services, Inc. (“ITT” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ESI) between April 22, 2010 and February 25, 2013, inclusive (the “Class Period“), alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its officers (the “Complaint”).

If you purchased shares of ITT during the Class Period, or purchased shares prior to the Class Period and still hold ITT, and wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, please contact Timothy J. MacFall, Esquire or Peter Allocco of Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 300, Garden City, NY at (888) 969-4242, by e-mail to info@rigrodskylong.com, or at: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/itt-educational-services-inc-esi.

ITT is a leading proprietary provider of postsecondary degree programs in the United States based on revenue and student enrollment. The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements, and omitted materially adverse facts, about the Company’s business, operations and prospects. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that: (a) the Company failed to properly account for the 2009 loan risk-sharing agreement and its PEAKS Private Student Loan Program (“PEAKS Program”); and (b) the Company failed to maintain …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance

Business, Finance, Occupation & Industry

Rigrodsky &amp; Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Asset Acceptance Capital Corp. Buyout

Leave a comment

By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

Filed under:

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Asset Acceptance Capital Corp. Buyout

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:

  • Do you own shares of Asset Acceptance Capital Corp. (NASDAQ GS: AACC )?
  • Did you purchase any of your shares prior to March 6, 2013?
  • Do you think the proposed buyout price is too low?
  • Do you want to discuss your rights?

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential legal claims against the board of directors of Asset Acceptance Capital Corp. (“Asset Acceptance” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ GS: AACC) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to the Company’s entry into an agreement to be acquired by Encore Capital Group, Inc. (“Encore”) in a transaction valued at approximately $200 million.

Click here to learn more: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/asset-acceptance-capital-corp.

Under the terms of the proposal, public shareholders of Asset Acceptance will receive $6.50 per share in cash for each share of Asset Acceptance they own.

The investigation concerns whether Asset Acceptance‘s board of directors failed to adequately shop the Company and obtain the best possible value for Asset Acceptance‘s shareholders before entering into an agreement with Encore. According to Yahoo! Finance, at least one analyst has set a price target for Asset Acceptance stock at $8.00 per share.

If you own the common stock of Asset Acceptance and purchased your shares before March 6, 2013, if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Peter Allocco at Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 300, Garden City, New York 11530, toll free at (888) 969-4242, by e-mail to info@rigrodskylong.com, or at: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/asset-acceptance-capital-corp.

…read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance

Business, Finance, Occupation & Industry

Rigrodsky &amp; Long, P.A. Continues Investigation Of NetSpend Holdings, Inc. Buyout

Leave a comment

By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

Filed under:

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Continues Investigation Of NetSpend Holdings, Inc. Buyout

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:

  • Do you own shares of NetSpend Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: NTSP )?
  • Did you purchase any of your shares prior to February 19, 2013?
  • Do you think the proposed buyout price is too low?
  • Do you want to discuss your rights?

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is continuing its investigation of potential legal claims against the board of directors of NetSpend Holdings, Inc. (“NetSpend” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ GS: NTSP) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to the Company’s entry into an agreement to be acquired by Total System Services, Inc. (“TSS“) in a transaction valued at approximately $1.4 billion.

Click here to learn more: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/netspend-holdings-inc-ntsp.

Under the terms of the proposal, public shareholders of NetSpend will receive $16.00 per share in cash for each share of NetSpend they own.

The investigation concerns whether NetSpend’s board of directors failed to adequately shop the Company and obtain the best possible value for NetSpend’s shareholders before entering into an agreement with TSS.

If you own the common stock of NetSpend and purchased your shares before February 19, 2013, if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Peter Allocco at Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 300, Garden City, New York 11530 toll free at (888) 969-4242, by e-mail to info@rigrodskylong.com, or at: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/netspend-holdings-inc-ntsp.

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., with offices in Wilmington, Delaware and Garden City, New York, regularly …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance

Business, Finance, Occupation & Industry

Rigrodsky &amp; Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Sauer-Danfoss Inc. Buyout

Leave a comment

By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

Filed under:

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Sauer-Danfoss Inc. Buyout

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:

  • Do you own shares of Sauer-Danfoss Inc. (NYSE: SHS )?
  • Did you purchase any of your shares prior to March 1, 2013?
  • Do you think the proposed buyout price is too low?
  • Do you want to discuss your rights?

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential legal claims against the board of directors of Sauer-Danfoss Inc. (“SHS” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SHS) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to the Company’s entry into an agreement to be acquired by Danfoss A/S (“Danfoss”) in a transaction valued at approximately $692 million.

Click here to learn more: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/sauer-danfoss-inc-shs.

Under the terms of the proposal, public shareholders of SHS will receive $58.50 per share in cash for each share of SHS they own.

The investigation concerns whether SHS‘s board of directors failed to adequately shop the Company and obtain the best possible value for SHS‘s shareholders before entering into an agreement with Danfoss.

If you own the common stock of SHS and purchased your shares before March 1, 2013, if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Peter Allocco at Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 300, Garden City, New York 11530, toll free at (888) 969-4242, by e-mail to info@rigrodskylong.com, or at: http://www.rigrodskylong.com/investigations/sauer-danfoss-inc-shs.

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., with offices in Wilmington, Delaware and Garden City, New York, regularly prosecutes securities class, derivative and direct actions, shareholder rights litigation and corporate governance litigation, …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance