On September 7, 2010 the companies announced that the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which ZymoGenetics would be acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb in a transaction valued at approximately $735 million net of cash acquired. Under the terms of the agreement, ZymoGenetics stockholders will receive $9.75 in cash for each share of ZymoGenetics/ZGEN common stock held. The firm’s investigation seeks to discover whether the transaction properly values the company.

Kendall Law Group was founded by a former federal judge, includes a former United States Attorney, prosecutors and securities lawyers who are experienced in complex securities litigation. The firm has been counsel in numerous merger and acquisition cases nationwide, including some of the largest transactions in the United States.

On July 22, 2010, Beckman announced in its quarterly filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it had missed earnings estimates for the quarter and that it was reducing its guidance due in substantial part to troponin quality and compliance issues. Beckman’s directors and officers failed to disclose the quality and compliance issues related to its troponin test kits and Beckman stock reached a high of $71.20 per share on September 14, 2009. On July 23, 2010, Beckman’s stock price fell $12.59 per share, a one-day decline of 21% on heavy volume trading.

Kendall Law Group has the credentials and experience to pursue any type of complex securities litigation in the nation. The firm helps shareholders exercise their power to protect their investments when companies break the law. If you are a Beckman shareholder, you are encouraged to contact the Kendall Law Group to learn more about your rights.

On September 7, 2010 the companies announced that the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Res-Care would be acquired by Onex Partners III in a transaction valued at approximately $340 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Res-Care stockholders will receive $13.25 in cash for each share of Res-Care/RSCR common stock held. The firm believes the transaction may be undervalueing the company.

Kendall Law Group was founded by a former federal judge, includes a former United States Attorney, prosecutors and securities lawyers who are experienced in complex securities litigation. The firm has been counsel in numerous merger and acquisition cases nationwide, including some of the largest transactions in the United States.

On September 2, 2010, Allergan agreed to pay $600 million to settle charges that it illegally promoted and sold Botox through 2005 for unapproved uses. Allergan agreed to plead guilty to one criminal misdemeanor charge, to pay $375 million to the government for misbranding Botox, and to pay $225 million to resolve civil charges that it caused false claims to be submitted to Medicare, Medicaid and other government health programs. In addition, Allergan has entered into a five year corporate integrity agreement under which the company will be required to publish information about payments made to doctors.

Kendall Law Group has the credentials and experience to pursue any type of complex securities litigation in the nation. The firm helps shareholders exercise their power to protect their investments when companies break the law. If you are an Allergan shareholder, you are encouraged to contact the Kendall Law Group to learn more about your rights.

On September 2, 2010 Burger King announced that the companies had entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Burger King would be acquired by 3G in a transaction valued at approximately $3.26 billion. Burger King stockholders would receive $24.00 in cash for each share of Burger King /BKC common stock held. John Chidsey, Burger King’s Chairman and CEO, will become co-chairman of the board of Burger King along with 3G Managing Partner Alex Behring as the other co-chairman. 3G will put approximately $400 million of equity into the deal, refinance approximately $800 million of existing debt, and borrow $2.8 billion.

Kendall Law Group was founded by a former federal judge, includes a former United States Attorney, prosecutors and securities lawyers who are experienced in complex securities litigation. The firm has been counsel in numerous merger and acquisition cases nationwide, including some of the largest transactions in the United States.

On August 26, 2010, Berkshire Hathaway announced that it plans to buy the 19.9% stake it doesn’t already own by paying an amount equal to Wesco’s book value per share. Under the terms of the agreement, Wesco stockholders can choose to receive $353 in cash or Berkshire Class B shares, or a combination of the two for each share of Wesco stock held. Berkshire Hathaway currently owns 80.1% of Wesco. The complaint, filed on August 31, 2010, alleges that the consideration offered in the agreement to acquire Wesco is inadequate and unfair.

Kendall Law Group was founded by former federal judge Joe Kendall, includes a former United States Attorney, prosecutors and securities lawyers who are experienced in complex securities litigation. The firm has been counsel in numerous merger and acquisition cases nationwide, including some of the largest transactions in the United States.

On September 1, 2010 the companies announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Salary.com would be acquired by Kenexa in a transaction valued at approximately $80 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Salary.com stockholders will receive $4.07 in cash for each share of Salary.com/SLRY common stock held. The firm’s investigation seeks to determine if the transaction is properly valuing the company.

Kendall Law Group, founded by former federal judge Joe Kendall, includes a former United States Attorney, prosecutors and securities lawyers who are experienced in complex securities litigation. Since leaving the bench and returning to trial work, Mr. Kendall has had tremendous success at the prosecution of patent, consumer and securities class action litigation either as lead, co-lead or liaison counsel. The firm has been counsel in many merger and acquisition cases nationwide, including some of the largest transactions in the United States.

On August 30, 2010 the companies announced that the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which A.D.A.M. would be acquired by Ebix in a transaction valued at approximately $66 million. Under the terms of the agreement, A.D.A.M. stockholders will receive 0.3122 of Ebix stock for each share of A.D.A.M./ADAM common stock.

Kendall Law Group was founded by former federal judge Joe Kendall, includes a former United States Attorney, prosecutors and securities lawyers who are experienced in complex securities litigation. The firm has been counsel in numerous merger and acquisition cases nationwide, including some of the largest transactions in the United States.

On August 30, 2010 the companies announced that the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Cogent would be acquired by 3M in a transaction valued at approximately $900 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Cogent stockholders will receive $10.50 in cash for each share of Cogent/COGT common stock. Due to these factors, the firm believes the transaction significantly undervalues the company.

Kendall Law Group was founded by a former federal judge, includes a former United States Attorney, prosecutors and securities lawyers who are experienced in complex securities litigation. The firm has been counsel in numerous merger and acquisition cases nationwide, including some of the largest transactions in the United States.

On August 26, 2010, Berkshire Hathaway announced that it plans to buy the 19.9% stake it doesn’t already own by paying an amount equal to Wesco’s book value per share. Under the terms of the agreement, Wesco stockholders can choose to receive $353 in cash or Berkshire Class B shares, or a combination of the two for each share of Wesco stock held. Berkshire Hathaway currently owns 80.1% of Wesco. Based on historical stock prices, the firm believes the transaction significantly undervalues the company.

Kendall Law Group was founded by former federal judge Joe Kendall, includes a former United States Attorney, prosecutors and securities lawyers who are experienced in complex securities litigation. The firm has been counsel in numerous merger and acquisition cases nationwide, including some of the largest transactions in the United States.

On August 5, 2010, NIC announced the SEC was considering a civil injunction against the company. The company reported the SEC believes the alleged conduct, which concerns then CEO and Chairman Jeffrey Fraser, has been going on for several years without action by company officers. NIC reported the SEC “believes that the Company and its Officer should have responded sooner and more completely to indications of potential misconduct by Mr. Fraser involving claiming personal expenses as reimbursable business expenses.” The Kendall Law Group’s investigation regarding NIC’s government entanglements will continue until answers can be obtained for shareholders.

Kendall Law Group has the credentials and experience to pursue any type of complex securities litigation in the nation. The firm helps shareholders exercise their power to protect their investments when companies break the law. If you are a NIC shareholder, you are encouraged to contact the Kendall Law Group to learn more about your rights.

On July 29, 2010, Deloitte & Touche LLP, American Apparel’s auditor, announced it had resigned and that it had previously notified the company that its 2009 financial statements may not be reliable. Shortly thereafter, it was reported that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York subpoenaed documents related to American Apparel’s preparation and reporting of its financial statements. After news of the subpoena broke, American Apparel’s stock price dropped 66.5 percent.

Kendall Law Group has the credentials and experience to pursue any type of complex securities litigation. The firm helps shareholders exercise their power to protect their investments when companies break the law. If you are an American Apparel shareholder, you are encouraged to contact the Kendall Law Group to learn more about your rights.

On August 24, 2010 Diamond and PricewaterhouseCooper announced that the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Diamond would be acquired by PricewaterhouseCooper in a transaction valued at approximately $378 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Diamond stockholders will receive $12.50 in cash for each share of Daimond common stock. While the companies have reported that the transaction represents a premium of 31% to Diamond’s August 23, 2010 closing stock price of $9.54, Diamond’s average closing share price was approximately $10.35 from June 1, 2010 through August 23. Additionally, according to Thompson/First Call, at least one analyst has set a $14.00 price target for Diamond shares.

Kendall Law Group was founded by a former federal judge Joe Kendall, includes a former United States Attorney, prosecutors and securities lawyers who are experienced in complex securities litigation. Since leaving the bench and returning to trial work, Mr. Kendall has had tremendous success at the prosecution of patent, consumer and securities class action litigation either as lead, co-lead or liaison counsel. The firm has been counsel in numerous merger and acquisition cases nationwide, including some of the largest transactions in the United States.

On August 5, 2010 SciClone was informed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a formal, non-public investigation of SciClone had been initiated. The SEC issued a subpoena requesting documents and other information related to a “range of matters including interactions with regulators and government-owned entities in China, activities relating to sales in China and documents relating to certain company financial and other disclosures.” On August 6, 2010, SciClone received a letter from the Department of Justice(DOJ) indicating that the DOJ, which was already investigating FCPA issues in the pharmaceutical industry generally, had received information about the Company’s practices suggesting possible violations. SciClone disclosed the investigations on August 9, 2010 and the following day SciClone’s stock prices fell approximately 30%.

Kendall Law Group has the credentials and experience to pursue any type of complex securities litigation in the nation. The firm helps shareholders exercise their power to protect their investments when companies break the law. If you are a SciClone shareholder, you are encouraged to contact the Kendall Law Group to learn more about your rights.

Maxwell had previously announced that they are engaged in an ongoing investigation into payments made to a former independent sales representative in China. The payments were recorded as commissions, but a portion of these payments were reportedly going either directly or indirectly to purchasers of the company’s products. In the company’s second quarter financial report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), filed on August 6, 2010, Maxwell disclosed that they have “negotiated an agreement in principle with the SEC to resolve the ongoing FCPA investigations for a payment of approximately $6.35 million… as well as certain other settlement terms.” Maxwell also disclosed that they have made an offer to the Department of Justice to settle the ongoing investigation for $6.35 million. Maxwell accrued an additional $3.4 million in the second quarter of 2010 for a potential settlement, adding to the previous accrual of $9.3 million made in the fourth quarter of 2009.

The Kendall Law Group has the credentials and experience to pursue any type of complex securities litigation in the nation. The firm helps shareholders exercise their power to protect their investments when companies break the law. If you are a Maxwell shareholder, you are encouraged to contact the Kendall Law Group to learn more about your rights.

On August 19, 2010 Intel entered into a definitive agreement to acquire McAfee in a cash transaction valued at approximately $7.68 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, McAfee stockholders will receive $48.00 per share for each share of McAfee common stock held. Earlier this year, McAfee stock was trading for at or around $40 per share before tumbling on April 29 in response to the news that McAfee announced lower than expected earnings per share and revenue projections for the second quarter of 2010. Last year, McAfee “enjoyed double-digit, year-over-year growth and nearly 80 percent gross margins.” In addition, according to Thompson/First Call, at least one analyst has set a price target of $50.00 per share of McAfee stock.

Kendall Law Group was founded by a former federal judge, includes a former United States Attorney, prosecutors and securities lawyers who are experienced in complex securities litigation. The firm has been counsel in numerous merger and acquisition cases nationwide, including some of the largest transactions in the United States.

On August 18, 2010, Phoenix announced that it had entered into a definitive merger agreement with affiliates of Marlin under which Marlin would acquire all outstanding shares of Phoenix common stock for $3.85 per share in cash. Tom Lacey, Phoenix president and chief executive officer, recently expressed optimism in the company’s financial future, stating that the company expected their “planned increase in sales to continue to translate directly” to their bottom line. In addition, according to Thompson/First Call, at least one analyst has set a price target of $4.00 per share for Phoenix stock.

Kendall Law Group was founded by a former federal judge, includes a former United States Attorney, prosecutors and securities lawyers who are experienced in complex securities litigation. The firm has been counsel in numerous merger and acquisition cases nationwide, including some of the largest transactions in the United States.

On August 17, 2010, Medtronic and Osteotech announced that they had signed a definitive agreement under which Medtronic will acquire Osteotech in a transaction valued at approximately $123 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Osteotech shareholders will recieve $6.50 for each share of Osteotech common stock held. Recently, Spencer Capital, Boston Avenue Capital LLC and Heartland Advisors, Inc., collective owners of approximately 24% of Osteotech outstanding common stock, called the company’s leadership into question through comments on Osteotech’s second quarter 2010 financial results, stating that they were “extremely skeptical” of the Osteotech’s board of directors’ “efforts to explore strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value.”

Kendall Law Group was founded by a former federal judge Joe Kendall, includes a former United States Attorney, prosecutors and securities lawyers who are experienced in complex securities litigation. Since leaving the bench and returning to trial work, Mr. Kendall has had tremendous success at the prosecution of patent, consumer and securities class action litigation either as lead, co-lead or liaison counsel. The firm has been counsel in numerous merger and acquisition cases nationwide, including some of the largest transactions in the United States.

On August 12, 2010, Trubion announced that it had entered into a definitive merger agreement with Emergent BioSolutions Inc., in which Emergent has agreed to acquire Trubion.. Under the terms of the agreement, each share of Trubion common stock will be converted into the right to receive an upfront payment of $1.365 per share in cash and 0.1641 shares of Emergent stock, reported by the company as a value of $4.55 per share at the time of its announcement. Trubian closing share prices have reached as high $4.50 in late April of this year. In addition, according to Thompson/First Call, at least one analyst has set a price target of $7.00 per share.

Kendall Law Group was founded by former federal judge Joe Kendall, includes a former United States Attorney, prosecutors and securities lawyers who are experienced in complex securities litigation. The firm has been counsel in numerous merger and acquisition cases nationwide, including some of the largest transactions in the United States.

On August 13, 2010, IBM announced that it has agreed to pruchase Unica for $480 million, or $21 per share. Unica is a recognized leader in marketing software solutions and boasts more than 1,500 customers worldwide. Unica has recently announced contracts with E.Leclerc, France’s leading retail chain with turnover of 27.2 billion Euros in 2009, to power its email marketing initiatives and with PartyGaming, the world’s leading listed online gaming company.

Kendall Law Group was founded by a former federal judge, includes a former United States Attorney, prosecutors and securities lawyers who are experienced in complex securities litigation. The firm has been counsel in numerous merger and acquisition cases nationwide, including some of the largest transactions in the United States.

On August 13, 2010, Dynegy announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which it will be acquired by an affiliate of The Blackstone Group L.P. Under the terms of the agreement, Dynegy stockholders will receive $4.50 in cash for each outstanding share of Dynegy common stock they own. Blackstone has also entered into an agreement with NRG Energy, whereby NRG Energy will acquire assets currently owned by Dynegy for approximately $1.36 billion. The consummation of the merger transaction is contingent upon the concurrent closing of the Blackstone and NRG Energy transaction. Dynegy stock had been trading at above $5.00 per share as recently as mid-June of this year. In addition, according to Thompson/First Call, at least one analyst has set a price target of $7.50 per share.

Kendall Law Group was founded by former federal judge Joe Kendall, includes a former United States Attorney, prosecutors and securities lawyers who are experienced in complex securities litigation. Since leaving the bench and returning to trial work, Mr. Kendall has had tremendous success at the prosecution of patent, consumer and securities class action litigation either as lead, co-lead or liaison counsel. The firm has been counsel in numerous merger and acquisition cases nationwide, including some of the largest transactions in the United States.

On August 13, 2010 Seawell and Allis-Chalmers announced that their Boards of Directors unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement under which Allis-Chalmers would be acquired by Seawell. Under the terms of the agreement, Allis-Chalmers stockholders will receive either $4.25 in cash or 1.15 Seawell common shares for each share of Allis- Chalmers common stock, subject to proration if more than 35% of the shares elect to receive cash. Seawell stock is currently traded on the NOTC list administered by the Norwegian Securities Dealers Association. Allis-Chalmers stock had a $4.20 closing price as recently as April 29, 2010. Additionally, according to Thompson/First Call, at least one analyst has set a price target of $7 per share.

Kendall Law Group was founded by former federal judge Joe Kendall, includes a former United States Attorney, prosecutors and securities lawyers who are experienced in complex securities litigation. The firm has been counsel in numerous merger and acquisition cases nationwide, including some of the largest transactions in the United States.

On August 4, 2010, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee conducted a hearing on for-profit education firms, where Government Accountability Office representative, George Kutz, presented the findings of report GAO-10-948T, “For-Profit Colleges: Undercover Testing Finds Colleges Encouraged Fraud in Deceptive and Questionable Marketing Practices.” The report detailed undercover investigations into 15 for-profit schools that uncovered misconduct by school staff, such as encouraging applicants to falsify their financial aid forms or pressuring applicants to sign enrollment contracts without speaking to financial advisors. Kaplan College in Florida, a Washington Post school, was named by Kutz as one of the schools that provided “deceptive and questionable” information.

Kendall Law Group has the credentials and experience to pursue any type of complex securities litigation. The firm helps shareholders exercise their power to protect their investments when companies break the law. If you are a Washington Post shareholder, you are encouraged to contact the Kendall Law Group to learn more about your rights.

On August 4, 2010, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee conducted a hearing on for-profit education firms, where Government Accountability Office representative, George Kutz, presented the findings of report GAO-10-948T, “For-Profit Colleges: Undercover Testing Finds Colleges Encouraged Fraud in Deceptive and Questionable Marketing Practices.” The report detailed undercover investigations into 15 for-profit schools that uncovered misconduct by school staff, such as encouraging applicants to falsify their financial aid forms or pressuring applicants to sign enrollment contracts without speaking to financial advisors. Argosy University in Illinois, an Education Management school, was named by Kutz as one of the schools that provided “deceptive and questionable” information. Education Management’s stock dropped to a five year low shortly following news of the investigation and hearing.

Kendall Law Group has the credentials and experience to pursue any type of complex securities litigation. The firm helps shareholders exercise their power to protect their investments when companies break the law. If you are an Education Management shareholder, you are encouraged to contact the Kendall Law Group to learn more about your rights.

On August 9, 2010, announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby Nabors will acquire Superior Well Services through a tender offer and second-step merger. The initial tender offer is for all outstanding shares of Superior common stock at a price of $22.12 per share in cash at a total value of approximately $900 million. Although Gene Isenberg, Nabors’ Chairman and CEO, stated that “Superior Well Services possesses one of the newest fleets in the industry…high quality fleet is operated by a very capable, well managed organization that can quickly become a substantial unit of Nabors,” the transaction represents only an approximately 17% premium over Superior’s August 6 closing price. Superior also released their second quarter 2010 results, noting increased revenue “from the $123.3 million reported in the previous quarter and a 94.5% increase from the $90.5 million reported in the second quarter of 2009” to $176.0 million in the second quarter of 2010. In addition, according to Thompson/First Call, at least one analyst has set a price target of $25.00 per share for Superior stock.

Kendall Law Group was founded by a former federal judge, includes a former United States Attorney, prosecutors and securities lawyers who are experienced in complex securities litigation. The firm has been counsel in numerous merger and acquisition cases nationwide, including some of the largest transactions in the United States.

On August 4, 2010, SkyWest announced that it had entered into a definitive merger agreement with ExpressJet, whereby Atlantic Southeast, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SkyWest, would acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of ExpressJet for $6.75 per share in cash. A new, long-term, capacity purchase agreement between Atlantic Southeast and Continental Airlines is intended to become effective upon consummation of the ExpressJet acquisition. In addition, according to Thompson/First Call, at least two analysts have set a price target of $8.00 per share for ExpressJet stock.

Kendall Law Group was founded by a former federal judge Joe Kendall, includes a former United States Attorney, prosecutors and securities lawyers who are experienced in complex securities litigation. Since leaving the bench and returning to trial work, Mr. Kendall has had tremendous success at the prosecution of patent, consumer and securities class action litigation either as lead, co-lead or liaison counsel. The firm has been counsel in numerous merger and acquisition cases nationwide, including some of the largest transactions in the United States.