REPRESENTATIVE CLASS ACTION LIST

ANTITRUST/TRADE REGULATION PRACTICE

Bayridge Volvo American, Inc., et al. v. Volvo Cars of North America, Inc., C. A. No. 01 Civ. 1890 (S.D.N.Y.). Defend automobile distributor against class consisting of all Volvo dealers in New York State alleging that distributor pays dealers less for warranty repairs than required by New York statute. Bronze and Copper Flake Antitrust Litigation, C.A. No. 93-4673 (D.N.J.). Defend British company and U.S. joint venture, both manufacturers and/or distributors of metal powders, in class actions by purchasers alleging price fixing.

California Indirect Purchasers MSG Antitrust Cases, No. 304471 (Super. Ct., San Francisco County, Cal.). Defend Manufacturer of monosodium glutamate in class actions by indirect purchasers alleging price fixing.

Callahan, et al. v. A.E.V. Inc., et al., C.A. No. 92-0556 (W.D. Pa.). Defend Alfred M. Lutheran Distributors, Inc. in class action alleging price discrimination in beer wholesaling.

Flat Glass Cases, J.C.C.P. No. 4033 (Super. Ct., San Francisco County, Cal.). Defend glass manufacturer in indirect purchaser action alleging conspiracy to fix the prices of flat glass used in residences and automobiles.

Food Additives (HFCS) Cases, No. 39693 (Super. Ct., Stanislaus County, Cal.). Defend Manufacturer of High Fructose Corn Syrup in class actions by direct and indirect purchasers alleging price fixing.

Franklin National Bank Securities Litigation Gold v. Ernst & Ernst, et al., C.A. No. 75 C 684 (E.D.N.Y.). Defend Trustee of bank holding company against multi-million dollar fraud class actions arising out of insolvency of Franklin National Bank

Heinack, et al. v. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company and John Hancock Variable Life Insurance Company, C.A. No. 94-1074 (W.D. Pa.). Defend life insurance company in class action involving life insurance sales practices.

Klick v. Philips Electronics North America Corp., Case No. BC291315 (Super. Ct, Los Angeles County, Cal.). Defend Consumer electronics client sued class action alleging violations of California s Unfair Competition Law, Business & Professions Code §17200.

Lazy Oil Co., et al. v. Witco Corporation, et al., C.A. No. 94-110 (W.D. Pa.). Defend Witco in class action alleging price fixing in purchase of crude oil

Levitt, et al. v. London Financial Group, et al., Case No. 03-000110 (Super. Ct., District of Columbia). Defend Multiple clients sued in class action alleging violations of the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

Lum, et al. v. Bank of America, et al., C.A. 00-23 (D.N.J.). Defend Key Bank, N.A. in a class action alleging that certain large financial institutions violated the Sherman Act, RICO, and the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act by conspiring to conceal the alleged fact that the prime rate is not the lowest rate offered by the banks to their best customers.

Skehan v. The Best Service Co., et al., C.A. No. 192657 (Super. Ct., San Francisco County, Cal.). Defend Bay View Bank in class action alleging illegal consumer automobile leasing practices.

TransAmerican Refining Corp. v. Dravo Corp., C.A. No. H-88-789 (S.D. Tex.). Defend manufacturer in class action involving pricing of fabricated pipe in cost-plus contracts.

Urban v. Bill McCracken Oldsmobile, Inc., C.A. No. GD91-04165 (C.C.P. Allegheny County, Pa.). Defend car dealership in Unfair Trade Practices Act claim relating to rustproofing of new cars.

CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Bartholomaei, et al., v. Land Rover North America, Inc., C.A. No. 03-1064 (W.D. Pa.). Defend Land Rover against nationwide class action alleging defects in the air suspension system of Range Rover SUVs.

Ross v. Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., C.A. No. 00-12312-JLT (D. Mass.). Defend client in antitrust litigation arising out of the sale of the prescription drug, Cardizem CD.

Seres, et al. v. BlueHippo Funding LLC, 4:06:CV-279-SPM/WCS (N.D. Fla.) Defend BlueHippo Funding LLC in consumer class action alleging misrepresentations in the sale of home computers.

Southern States Police Benevolent Association, Inc., et al. v. Armor Holdings, Inc., et al., Case Nos. 2004-CA-002942 and 2005-CA-005925 (Cir. Ct., Fourth Judicial Circuit, Duval County, Fla.). Defend Armor Holdings, Inc. and Armor Holdings Products LLC against class actions alleging breach of warranty and misrepresentation claims on behalf of a national class of law enforcement personnel in connection with bullet resistant vests.

Tuckfield v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., et al., No. 30400087 (3rd Dist. Salt Lake City., Utah Sandy Dept.). Wal-Mart was sued under Utah s anti-spam statute. It

was filed by a single plaintiff as a purported class action, noting that he would seek certification. We got defense counsel to voluntarily dismiss.

Tylka v. Gerber Products Co., No. 96 CH 002068 (Cir. Ct., Chancery Division, Cook County, Ill.). Represent Gerber Foods, a Division of Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., in a purported national class action on behalf of all purchasers of certain Gerber Baby Food products from 1993 to 1997, alleging false and misleading advertising.

Vargo v. Sony Electronics Inc., No. GD-04-7503 (C.C.P., Allegheny County, Pa.). Represent Sony Electronics in class action case involving claims of breach of warranty, unjust enrichment, and violation of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act filed by purchasers of Sony televisions with allegedly defective cathode ray tubes.

CONSUMER PROTECTION/CONSUMER FINANCE (see also FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS)

Ahmed, et al. v. Credit Management Co., et al., Case No. 06-943. (W.D. Pa.) Defend hospital and one of its physician groups in class action lawsuit asserting claims for violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Alford, et al. v. Baltimore American Mortgage Corp., et al., No. 24-C-01-006326 (Cir. Ct., Baltimore City, Md.). Defend PSB Lending Inc. in putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of Maryland law. All v. Litton Loan Servicing LP, et al., Case No. 04-435880 (Super. Ct., San Francisco County, Cal.). Defend Litton Loan Servicing LP in putative class action alleging violation of California s Unfair Business Practices Act § 17200 in connection with a mortgage loan servicing.

Amato, et al. v. Allegheny General Hospital, et al. Case No. 04-1039 (W.D. Pa.). Defend hospital in class action lawsuit alleging breach of contract created by Section 501(c)(3) of the Tax Code and other claims in connection with hospital's billing practices for uninsured patients.

Amato, et al. v. Allegheny General Hospital, et al. Case No. GD-05-15762 (C.C.P., Allegheny County, Pa.). Defend hospital in class action lawsuit alleging breach of contract, violation of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices Act, and violation of the Pennsylvania Fair Credit Extension Uniformities Act arising out of hospital's billings to uninsured patients for their hospital care.

Anderson, et al. v. Ace American Insurance Co., et al., Case No. 06-5485 (E.D. LA). Defend Litton Loan Servicing LP in putative class action alleging that defendants have breached lender-placed insurance contracts by refusing to provide insurance coverage to the putative class members for losses and damages to property caused by Hurricane Katrina.

Anderson, et al. v. New Dimension Financial Services, et al., C.A. No. 00 C 3725 (N.D. Ill.). Defend New Dimension Financial Services, LP, CTX Mortgage Ventures Corporation and CTX Mortgage Company in putative class action alleging violations of the RESPA, the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act and common law.

Apooyin v. Fidelity Home Mortgage Corporation, No. 0102730-JSV (Cir. Ct., Jefferson, County, Ala.). Defend Fidelity Home Mortgage Corporation in a putative nationwide consumer class action alleging violations of the anti-kickback provisions of the federal Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act ("RESPA") and breach of contract.

Archer, et al. v. Telluride Funding, et al., No. 1CVS04635 (Super. Ct, Durham County, NC). Defend putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of North Carolina law.

Arthur, et al. v. Litton Loan Servicing LP, et al., Case No. No. 1:02-CV-285 (E.D. Tenn.). Defend Litton Loan Servicing LP and Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC in putative class action concerning purported activity in connection with mortgage loan servicing company s alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, common law claims for fraud and misrepresentation, and claims for intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress.

Bacus v. Litton Loan Servicing LP, et al., C.A. No. 19820 (First Judicial Dist., Storey County, Nev.). Defend Litton in putative class action arising out of claims that loan servicing activities violated RESPA and Nevada common law.

Banda, et al. v. The City of Houston, et al., C.A. No. 98-05962 (D. Tex.). Defend CTX Mortgage Co. and North American Mortgage Co. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging common law claims and violation of various state unfair and deceptive acts and practices ( UDAP ) statutes.

Barber, et al. v. Ameriquest Mortgage Company, et al., 3:04-CV-1296-J-32TEM (M.D. Fla.). Defend Ameriquest Mortgage Company and Ameriquest Capital Corporation in putative class action alleging unfair, unconscionable, deceptive, and unlawful business practices in connection with soliciting and closing residential mortgage transactions in the State of Florida.

Brash v. SN Servicing Corporation and Alaska Eastern Partners, LP, W.E. Pa, C.A. No. 03-0029. Defend class action alleging violations of the Federal Debt Collection Practices Act.

Bray, et al. v. North American Mortgage Co., C.A. NO. 97-10230-GAO (D. Mass.). Defend North American Mortgage Co. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging claims under the anti-kickback provisions of the federal Real

Estate Settlement Procedure Act ( RESPA ), the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ( RICO ), various state UDAP statutes and common law.

Brigham, et al. v. North American Mortgage Co., C.A. No. 4:98-CV-10 (JRF) (M.D. Ga.). Defend North American Mortgage Co. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging violations of the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA.

Capasso v. Ameriquest Mortgage Company, 06-CV-1221 (D.N.J.). Defend Ameriquest Mortgage Company in putative class action alleging claims under the Truth in Lending Act and various common law and statutory remedies under New Jersey law in connection loan origination in the State of New Jersey.

Carraway v. Scott Wizig Enterprises, Inc., Bayview Financial Property Trust and Interbay Funding, L.L.C., Cause No. 03-CV-131684 (268th District Court, Fort Bend County, Tex.). Defend suit on Texas statute requiring annual summary statements of account be sent to purchasers under contracts for deed.

Carter v. Fidelity National Financial Inc., et al., 3:05-CV-7427 (N.D. Ohio). Defend Fidelity National Financial Inc. and Chicago Title Insurance Company in putative class action alleging claims under RESPA in connection with alleged receipt of kickbacks and unearned fees with respect to real estate settlement services involving federally-related mortgage loans.

Coppola, et al. v. Wendover Funding, Inc., C.A. No. 96-11458-PBS (D. Mass.). Defend mortgage servicer in putative nationwide class action seeking to recover damages for servicer s charges for fax fees and attorneys fees for preparation of mortgage releases and satisfactions

Costa, et al. v. SIB Mortgage Corp., No. 01 CIV 7040 (RLC) (S.D.N.Y.). Defend SIB Mortgage in a putative nationwide consumer class action alleging violations of the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA.

Cummings, et al. v. Fidelity Home Mortgage Corporation, No. 01-BE-2733-S (N.D. Ala.). Defend Fidelity Home Mortgage Corporation in a putative nationwide consumer class action alleging violations of the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA.

Davis, et al. v. Community Bank of Northern Virginia, et al., C.A. No. GD-01-8643 (C.C.P., Allegheny County, Pa.). Defend putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of the Pennsylvania Secondary Mortgage Loan Act.

DeYoung, et al. v. The Bank of New York, C.A. No. 95-4422 (Super. Ct., Norfolk County, Mass.). Defend The Bank of New York in a multi-state consumer class action alleging violations of various state mortgage discharge statutes and state UDAP statutes.

Dowell v. Aegis Lending Corporation, No. 05-CV-05129 (N.D. Ill). Defend Aegis Lending Corporation in putative class action alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act in connection with the mailing of firm offers of credit to Illinois residents.

Eash, et al. v. Aegis Mortgage Corporation d/b/a New American Financial, No. 01-5521FDB (W.D. Wash.). Defend Aegis Mortgage in a putative nationwide consumer class action alleging violations of the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA and common law breach of contract and unjust enrichment.

Easter, et al. v. American West Financial, et al., No. C01-1004R (W.D. Wash.). Defend putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of Washington law.

Eisenberg, et al. v. Accredited Home Lenders, Inc., et al., C.A. No. P-27067 (D. Ariz.). Defend Accredited Home Lenders, Inc. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging violations of the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA.

Emerson, et al. v. Aegis Lending Corporation, No. 05-C-848 (E.D. Wis.). Defend Aegis Lending Corporation in putative class action alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act in connection with the mailing of firm offers of credit to Wisconsin residents.

Faulcon, et al. v. Newport Shores Financial, Inc., et al., No. 24-C-01-006103 (Cir. Ct., Baltimore City, Md.). Defend PSB Lending Inc. and Worldwide Credit Company in putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of Maryland law.

Frank, et al. v. Aegis Mortgage Corp., C.A. No. 3-98cv-921-J (N.D. Texas). Defend Aegis Mortgage Corp. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging violations of the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA.

Frazier, et al. v. Equicredit Corporation of Illinois, et al., C. A. No. 0005464 (N.D. Ill.). Defend Provident Mortgage Corp. in putative class action arising out of alleged violations of the federal Truth In Lending Act ( TILA ).

Frazier, et al. v. Preferred Credit Corp., et al., Case No. 01-CV-2714 (W.D. Tenn.). Defend Impac Funding Corp., Bankers Trust Co. and Bankers Trust Co. of California, N.A., in putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of Tennessee law.

Gay v. CreditInform, et al., No. 06-8038 (3d Cir.). Defend Intersections Inc. in a putative class action alleging violations of the Credit Repair Organizations Act and a Pennsylvania consumer protection statute.

Gilmor, et al. v. Preferred Credit Corporation, et al., CV100-4263-CC (Cir. Ct., Clay County, Mo.). Defend Impac Funding Corp., Bankers Trust Co. (n/k/a Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas) and Bankers Trust Co. of California, N.A. (n/k/a Deutsche Bank National Trust Company) in putative class action arising out of alleged violations of the Missouri Second Mortgage Loan Act

Graham, et al. v. Ameriquest Mortgage Co., et al., C.A. No. 4:06-cv-40195 (D. Mass.). Defend Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, of Argent Securities, Inc. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-W5 Under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of April 1, 2004, Without Recourse, AMC Mortgage Services, Inc., and Litton Loan Servicing LP in putative class action alleging violations of Massachusetts Consumer Credit Cost Disclosure Act, Mass. Gen. Laws c. 140D §§ 1 et seq., Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1601, et seq., Mass. Gen. Laws c. 93A, The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1692, et seq., and common law.

Hamilton, et al. v. North American Mortgage Co., et al., C.A. No. 98-CV-58-P-H (D. Me.). Defend North American Mortgage Co. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging violations of the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA and unlawful business practices.

Hanson v. Litton Loan Servicing LP, et al., Case No. 3:04-cv-00568-WWE (D. Conn.) Defend Litton Loan Servicing LP and Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC in putative class action concerning purported activity in connection with a mortgage loan servicing company s alleged violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Truth in Lending Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, claims for unjust enrichment, conversion, civil conspiracy, constructive trust, negligence and negligent servicing of claims, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing, intentional or reckless misrepresentation, larceny, defamation, breach of contract, fraud, negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress, tortuous interference with contractual relations, and reckless and wanton misconduct.

Hawthorne, et al. v. Brightland Builders, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 97-C-3497 (N.D. Ill.). Defend against allegations of violations of TILA.

Havard, et al. v. Litton Loan Servicing LP, No. 02 C 1893 (N.D. Ill.). Defend Litton Loan Servicing LP in a putative nationwide consumer class action alleging violations of the loan servicing provisions of RESPA and debt collection provisions of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA").

Hayes v. Ameriquest Mortgage Company, No. GLO-L-001041-03 (Super. Ct., N.J.). Defend Ameriquest Mortgage Company in putative class action seeking

damages on behalf of mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees in violation of New Jersey law.

Hayes, et al. v. Impac Funding Corp., et al., Case No. 82C01-0111-CP-654 (Vanderburgh Cir. Ct., Ind.). Defend Impac Funding Corp., Bankers Trust Co. and Bankers Trust Co. of California, N.A., in putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of Indiana law.

Hesse v. Sprint Spectrum L.P., 06-CV-00592 (W.D. Wash.); Defend Sprint Nextel Corporation in putative class action alleging claims under the Washington State Business and Occupations Tax and the Washington Consumer Protection Act in connection with certain rates charged for cellular telephone services in the State of Washington.

Hill, et al. v. Pacific Shore Funding, et al., Case No. 24-C-02-000199 (Cir. Ct., Baltimore City, Md.). Defend IndyMac Mortgage Holdings, Inc. and Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A., in putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of Maryland law.

Hocker, et al. v. National City Corp., et al., Case No. 1:06-cv-00649 (D. Md.). Defend Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC in putative class action alleging violations of various Maryland lending laws and the Maryland Consumer Protection Act based on the purported charging and collecting of illegal fees and interest on loans originated, purchased and/or serviced by PCFS Mortgage.

Homecomings Financial Network v. Dagnan, Case No. 15914. (Cir. Ct., Marion County, Tenn.). Defend Homecomings Financial Network in putative class action seeking declaratory judgment regarding the constitutionality of Tennessee s non-judicial foreclosure statutes.

Jacques v. First Financial Funding Group, et al., Case No. GIC766645 (Super. Court, San Diego, Cal.) Defend client sued in class action alleging violations of the federal Truth In Lending Act, federal Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, and California s Unfair Competition Law, Business & Professions Code §17200.

Jansson, et al. v. Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, C.A. No. 04-C-911 (Super. Ct., Hillsborough County., NH). Defend TMCC in consumer class action for alleged failure to provide statutory notice regarding refund of unearned credit life and credit disability premiums upon early payoff of retail installment contract.

Kahle v. Litton Loan Servicing LP, C.A. No. 1:05-CV-756-MWH (S.D. Ohio). Defend Litton Loan Servicing LP in a nationwide putative class action alleging negligence, invasion of privacy, breach of the duty of confidentiality, fraud,

unauthorized use of computer and violations of the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act.

Kay v. National City Mortgage Co., Case No. C-3-03-160 (D.S.C.). Defend National City in putative class action alleging claims under TILA based on failure to include mortgage broker fees in APR calculations.

Kee, et al. v. Prime Mortgage Investors, Inc. et al., C.A. No. 98-142-CIV-MIDDLEBROOKS (S.D. Fla.). Defend CrossLand Mortgage Corp. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging claims under the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA, RICO, various state UDAP statutes and common law.

Koebler, et al. v. FirstPlus Home Loan Trust 1996-2, et al., C.A. No. GD-01-6841 (C.C.P., Allegheny County, Pa.). Defend putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of the Pennsylvania Secondary Mortgage Loan Act.

Kotelenets v. SIB Mortgage Corp., No. 02 C 0644 (N.D. Ill.) Defend SIB Mortgage in putative multi-state consumer class action alleging violations of the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA, violations of state unfair and deceptive acts and practices statutes, and common law claims based on the unauthorized practice of law in connection with the preparation of documents affecting title to real estate.

Koslowe, et al. v. Dime Mortgage of New Jersey, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 97-960 (JCL) (D.N.J.). Defend Dime Mortgage of New Jersey, Inc. and The Dime Savings Bank of New York, FSB in a nationwide consumer class action alleging violations of the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA and violations of various state UDAP statutes.

Kunert v. Johnson Ford, C.A. No. 06329060 (Super. Ct., Los Angeles County, Cal.). Defense of bank operating subsidiary in consumer class action alleging that the spread between the interest rate charged by a car dealer in an automobile conditional sales contract, and the interest rate received by the dealer in the sale of the contract, violates the

Truth in Lending Act as a undisclosed fee, and constitutes a fee for arranging a loan prohibited by California law.

Landmann, et al. v. Bann-Cor, et al., No. 01-417-DRH (S.D. Ill.). Defend putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of Illinois law. Lay, et al. v. Resource Bancshares Mortgage Group, Inc., C.A. No. CV-98-03775 (N.D. Ala.). Defend Resource Bancshares Mortgage Group, Inc. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging violations of the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA.

Leebens, et al. v. Norwest Mortgage, Inc., C.A. No. 96-484 (Cir. Ct., Shelby County, Ala.). Defend mortgage servicer in putative nationwide class action seeking to recover damages for servicer s charges for fax fees, payoff statement fees, demand statement fees, document preparation fees and other fees charged in connection with payoffs of mortgage loans.

Levine, et al. v. North American Mortgage Co., et al., C.A. No. 98-556-JRT/RLE (D. Minn.). Defend North American Mortgage Co. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging claims under the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA, RICO, various state UDAP statutes, and common law remedies.

Libri, et al. v. NationsBanc Mortgage Corp., et al., C.A. No. C98-5026 FDB (W.D. Wash.). Defend NationsBanc Mortgage Corp. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging claims under the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA, RICO, various UDAP unfair and common law remedies.

Limper, et al. v. Matrix Financial Services Corp., et al., C.A. No. 96-CVH-022 (C.C.P. Ottawa County, Ohio.). Defend mortgage servicer in putative nationwide class action seeking to recover damages for servicer s charges for fax fees and statement fees.

Livingston, et ux. v. Resolution Trust Corp., as Receiver for Vanguard Federal Savings Bank, C.A. No. 1913 Pgh. 1988 (Super. Ct., Allegheny County., Pa.); Livingston, et ux. v. Resolution Trust Corp., as Receiver for Vanguard Federal Savings Bank, C.A. No. 90-0487 (W.D. Pa.); Livingston, et ux., et al. v. Vanguard Federal Savings Bank, C.A. No. 3077 of 1980 (C.C.P., Allegheny County, Pa.). Defend Bank from class action allegations involving the use of the Rules of 78s to calculate accrued interest in the prepayment of mobile home loans.

Longo, et al. v. Sterling Capital Mortgage Corporation, C.A. No. H-02-1392 (S.D. Tex.). Defend Sterling Capital Mortgage Corporation against claims of alleged fee-splitting under Section 8(b) of RESPA.

Lorenzo, et al. v. Aegis Mortgage Corporation, et al., No. 05-0404TSZ (Super. Ct., Snohomish County, Wash.). Defend Aegis Mortgage Corporation and Aegis Funding Corporation in putative class action alleging unfair and deceptive conduct under Washington Consumer Protection Act for alleged non-disclosure of a yield spread premium fee.

Madrazo v. Ameriquest Mortgage Company, 05-CV-3987 (E.D.N.Y.) Defend Ameriquest Mortgage Company in putative class action alleging claims under the Truth in Lending Act and various common law and statutory remedies under New York law in connection loan origination in the State of New York. Magaw v. Barnett Bank, C.A. No. 92-0243 (W.D. Pa.). Defend Barnett Bank in a nationwide consumer class action in federal court in Pennsylvania alleging that

interest rates, credit card fees and late charges on credit card accounts were usurious.

Marisol, et al. v. Universal Lending Corporation, et al., C.A. No. 96-B-2845 (D. Col.). Defend against allegations of violations of RESPA and RICO in connection with payment of yield spread premiums to brokers.

Marr v. WMX Technologies, Inc., C.A. No. CV-96-00715425 (Super. Ct., Litchfield, Conn.). Defend landfill operator from claims of nuisance and violations of Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act based on allegations of improper operation of landfill.

McDuffie, et al., v. North American Mortgage Co., C.A. No. CV-94-T-1400-N (M.D. Ala.). Defend North American Mortgage Co. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging violations of the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA, TILA, various state UDAP statutes and common law.

McIntosh v. Irwin Union Bank & Trust Co., No. 01 11174 WRY (D. Mass). Defend Irwin Union in a putative nationwide consumer class action alleging disclosure violations of the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act ("HOEPA"), TILA, and claims for rescission of mortgage loans.

Merritt v. North American Mortgage Company, Case No. AMD 01 CV 1450 (D. Md.). Defend North American Mortgage Company in putative class action arising out of charges for credit reports in alleged violation of RESPA.

Mogavero, et al., v. Matrix Financial Services Corporation, C.A. No. 96-11149-GAO (D. Mass.). Defend mortgage servicer in putative nationwide class action seeking to recover damages for servicer s charges for fax fees and statement fees.

Moniz v. Crossland Mortgage Corp., C.A. No. 96-12260 WGY (D. Mass.). Defend Crossland Mortgage Corp. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging violations of the antikickback provisions of RESPA.

Monroig v. Washington Mutual Bank FA, Index No. 03/016524 (Super. Ct., Nassau County., N.Y.). Defend Washington Mutual in a putative class action claiming Washington Mutual violated state law by paying compensation to a mortgage broker in the form of a yield spread premium fee.

Montanez v. Ameriquest Mortgage Company, 06-CV-10244 (D. Mass.). Defend Ameriquest Mortgage Company in putative class action alleging claims under the Truth

Lending Act and various common law and statutory remedies under Massachusetts law in connection loan origination in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Morris v. National City Mortgage Co., Case No. 8:03-3497-26 (D.S.C.). Defend mortgage lender against class action brought under the South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act.

Moses, et al. v. Aegis Mortgage Corp., C.A. No. 98-CV-0359 (N.D. Ga.). Defend Aegis Mortgage Corp. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging violations of the antikickback provisions of RESPA.

Murphy, et al. v. Ameriquest Mortgage Company, C.A. No. 04-12651-RWZ (D. Mass.) Defend Ameriquest Mortgage Company in putative class action alleging claims under the Massachusetts UDAP statute, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act and various common law remedies in connection with the use of notice of right to cancel forms.

National City Mortgage Co. v. Young, Case No. 2003-CP-04-3618 (C.C.P., Anderson County, S.C.) Defend mortgage lender client against class action brought under various laws including the South Carolina Trade Practices Act and the Truth in Lending Act.

National City Mortgage Co. v. Gregory Graham, et al., Case No. 2003-CP-04-3767 (C.C.P., Anderson County, S.C.) Defend mortgage lender client against class action brought under various laws including the South Carolina Trade Practices Act and the Truth in Lending Act.

Nicholson v. National Home Loan Corporation, et al., No. 24-C-02-000325 (Cir. Ct., Baltimore. City, Md.). Defend PSB Lending Inc. and IndyMac Mortgage Holdings, Inc. in putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of Maryland law.

O'Hara v. North American Mortgage Company, No. 98-552 (Dist. Ct., Upshur County, Tex.). Defend North American Mortgage Corporation in a putative class action alleging violations of the unauthorized practice of law provisions of the Texas Government Code §§ 83.001, et seq. in connection with the preparation of documents affecting title to real estate.

Olson v. Sprint Nextel Corporation, et al., 06-CV-01127 (W.D. Wash.). Defend Sprint Nextel Corporation and Sprint Spectrum L.P. in putative class action alleging claims under the Washington State Business and Occupations Tax and the Washington Consumer Protection Act in connection with certain rates charged for cellular telephone services in the State of Washington.

Patterson, et al v. Dean Morris, LLP, No. 05-2173 (Civ. Dist. Ct., Orleans Parish, La.). Defend lender defendant in putative class action alleging common law claims concerning alleged overcharging by foreclosure counsel in connection with mortgage loan foreclosures.

Perdomo v. Chase Manhattan Automotive Finance Corp., C.A. No. 03-21966 (S.D. Fla.). Defend Chase in putative consumer class action arising out claims that taxes

collected in connection with automobile leases allegedly violate the Consumer Leasing Act., Florida s UDAP statute, and Florida common law.

Perry v. Resource Bancshares Mortgage Group, Inc., C.A. No. 98-T-785-N (M.D. Ala.) Defend Resource Bancshares Mortgage Group, Inc. in putative nationwide class action alleging violations of the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA.

Poirier, et al. v. Real Estate Plus, Inc., et al., No. C01-1053R (W.D. Wash.). Defend putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of Washington law.

Pollice, et al. v. National Tax Funding, et al., and Houck, et al. v. Capital Asset Research Corp., et al., Nos. 98-813 & 98-850 (W.D. Pa.). Defend putative class actions alleging violations of the federal Truth-in-Lending Act, federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Pennsylvania consumer-protection and usury statutes, common-law fraud and unjust enrichment, and federal and state constitutional law, challenging the enforceability of, and collection practices regarding, tax and utility claims assigned to private parties.

Potter, et al. v. Citibank, N.A., C. A. No. 1999-116 (D.V.I.). Defend Citibank, N.A. in class action alleging violation of the Truth in Lending Act and the territorial law of the United States Virgin Islands in connection with vendor single interest insurance on financed automobiles.

Richardson, et al. v. Credit Depot Corporation of Ohio, et al., C.A. No. 96-315343-96 (Cuyahoga County, Ohio). Defend mortgage servicer in putative statewide class action seeking to recover damages for originators charges of allegedly excessive points and servicer s charges for prepayments.

Rudnik v. Cortland Savings & Banking Co., C.A. No. 1120 of 1990 G.D. (C.C.P., Fayette County, Pa.). Defend Cortland Bank in a consumer class action pending in which the plaintiffs (a class of campsite owners) are seeking to impose assignee liability on the Bank based upon wrongdoing of the developer from whom the Bank purchased consumer loan paper.

Ruiz v. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., et al., C.A. No. SA-99-CA-0364-HG (W.D. Tex.). Defend Peirson & Patterson L.L.P. in putative class action alleging violations of the antikickback provisions of RESPA and the unauthorized practice of law provisions of Texas Government Code §§ 83.001, et seq. in connection with the preparation of documents affecting title to real estate.

Samson v. Superior Asset Research Corp., et al. Case No. 00-5954 (NHP) (D.N.J.). Defend putative class action alleging violations of the New Jersey tax-sale and consumer-protection statutes and common-law fraud, misrepresentation, conspiracy, and unjust enrichment, arising out of payment plans relating to tax lien certificates purchased by defendants.

Schaffer, et al. v. Litton Loan Servicing, et al., CV 05-7673MMM (C.D. Cal.). Defend Litton Loan Servicing LP in putative nationwide class action alleging violations of the Real

Estate Settlement Procedures Act, California s Unfair Business Practices Act § 17200 and various common law claims in connection with a mortgage loan servicing.

Schmitz, et al v. Aegis Mortgage Corp., et al., C.A. No. 97-2142 (D. Minn.). Defend Aegis Mortgage Corp. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging claims under the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA, various state UDAP statutes and common law.

Schreckengost, et al. v. National Home Loan Corporation, et al., C.A. No. GD-01-3385 (C.C.P., Allegheny County, Pa.). Defend putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of the Pennsylvania Secondary Mortgage Loan Act.

Searcy, et al. v. Impac Funding Corp., et al., Case No. 01-133906 (Cir. Ct. Wayne County, Mich.). Defend Impac Funding Corp., Bankers Trust Co. and Bankers Trust Co. of California, N.A., in putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of Michigan law.

Shattock, et al. v. Treo Funding, Inc., et al., No. C01-1051R (W.D. Wash.). Defend putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of Washington law.

Shepherd v. 1st Potomac Mortgage Corporation, et al., No. 24-C-02-000150 (Cir. Ct., Baltimore County, Md.). Defend PSB Lending Inc. in putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of Maryland law.

Simpson v. Cityscape Corp., C.A. No. 4:98 CV 31-B-B (N.D. Miss.). Defend Cityscape Corp. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging violations of the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA.

Sisson, et al. v. Dime Mortgage, Inc., et al., C.A. No. CV-98-RRA-0412-S (N.D. Ala.). Defend Dime Mortgage, Inc. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging violations of the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA.

Skinner, et al. v. Preferred Credit Corp., et al.., No. 1CVS05596 (Super. Ct., Durham County, N.C.). Defend Impac Funding Corp., Bankers Trust Co. and Bankers Trust Co. of California, N.A., in putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of North Carolina law.

Snyder, et al. v. Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company, C.A. No. 96-2468-CIV-Moreno (S.D. Fla.). Successful defense of purported state-wide class action against Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Co. for violation of RESPA and fraud; case settled after dismissal with prejudice on basis of filed rate doctrine.

Soriano v. North American Mortgage Company, C.A. No. BC 241 986 (Super. Ct., Los Angeles County, Cal.). Defend North American Mortgage Company in California class action alleging that charging interest on pre-closing escrows violates California Finance Code, Civil Code and Unfair Competition Act

Souchet v. Provident Mortgage Company, C.A. No. 00 C 6954 (N.D. Ill.). Defend Provident Mortgage Corp. in putative class action arising out of alleged violations of TILA.

Spear v. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., C.A. No. 91-0548 (S.D. Fla.). Defend Freddie Mac in purchases of homes from bankrupt builder General Development Corp. and affiliated mortgage company GDV Financial Corp., alleging assignee liability and defense to payment on purchase money mortgage loans.

Squire v. Imperial Credit Industries, Inc., C.A. No. 95-2-12993-5 (Super. Ct., King County, Wash.). Defend ICII on this consumer class action wherein plaintiffs alleged ICII improperly charged a mortgage fee for reconveyances.

Stillwater v. Litton Loan Servicing LP, et al., No. 04-CH-11324 (Cir. Ct., Chancery Division, Cook County, Ill.). Defend Litton Loan Servicing LP and Litton GP LLC in putative class action alleging breach of contract, violation of the Illinois UDAP statute and common law in connection with a mortgage loan servicing.

Street v. PSB Lending Corporation, et al., Case No. 01-2751 GV (W.D. Tenn.). Defend Impac Funding Corp. in putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of Tennessee law.

Stubblefield, et al. v. North American Mortgage Co., C.A. No. CV-98-191 (Cir. Ct., Birmingham, Ala.). Defend North American Mortgage Co. in a nationwide

consumer class action alleging common law claims and violation of various state UDAP statutes.

Teernstra, et al. v. Mirad Financial Group, et al., No. C01-1029R (W.D. Wash.). Defend putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of Washington law.

Templin v. Fleet Mortgage Group, Inc., C.A. No. GD96-16248 (C.C.P., Allegheny County, Pa.). Defend mortgage originator and servicer in putative nationwide class action seeking to recover damages for servicer s collection of private mortgage insurance premiums.

Thomas v. Ocwen Federal Bank FSB, et al., No. 01 C 4249 (N.D. Ill.). Defend Litton Loan Servicing in putative class action alleging violations of RESPA and FDCPA.

Thompson v. Irwin Home Equity Corp. and Irwin Union Bank & Trust Company, C.A. No. 01 294 T (D.R.I.). Defend Irwin Home Equity Corp. and Irwin Union Bank & Trust Company in putative class action alleging failure to provide borrowers with completed notice of right to cancel in violation of TILA. Plaintiffs seek statutory damages and declaratory relief as to rescission and enforceability of arbitration agreement. Ungar v. Ameriquest Mortgage Company, 8:05-CV-1849-T-27TBM (M.D. Fla.) Defend Ameriquest Mortgage Company in putative class action alleging claims pursuant to Florida common law and Florida statutes in connection with loan origination in the State of Florida.

Vallies v. National Auto Care and Dealer Network Association, C.A. No. GD 01-18335 (C.C.P., Allegheny County, Pa.). Defend National Auto Care in putative class action of buyers of extended car warranties based on alleged markups by car dealers.

Votaw, et al. v. Litton Loan Servicing LP, et al., No. 2:06-cv-00036 (D. Utah) Defend Litton Loan Servicing in putative Utah class action alleging violations of RESPA, FDCPA, the Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act, and common law claims.

Wabby, et al. v. FirstPlus Home Loan Trust 1996-2, et al., C.A. No. GD-01-8002 (C.C.P., Allegheny County, Pa.). Defend putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of the Pennsylvania Secondary Mortgage Loan Act.

Walker v. Calusa Investments, LLC, No. 1:06-CV-508 (S.D. Ind.). Defend Calusa Investments, LLC in putative class action alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act in connection with the mailing of firm offers of credit to Indiana residents.

Williams v. Ameriquest Mortgage Company, 8:05-CV-1036-T-17EAJ (M.D. Fla.) Defend Ameriquest Mortgage Company in putative class action alleging claims under the Florida UDAP statute, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act and various common law remedies in connection with the soliciting and closing residential mortgage transactions.

Williams/Naughton v. Ameriquest Mortgage Company, 05-CV-6189 (S.D.N.Y.) Defend Ameriquest Mortgage Company in nationwide putative class action alleging claims under the Truth in Lending Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, New York UDAP statute, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act and various common law remedies.

Wilson, et al. v. Norwest Mortgage, Inc., C.A. No. 96-12350 EFH (D. Mass.). Defend Norwest Mortgage, Inc. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging violations of the anti-kickback provisions of the federal RESPA.

Wratchford v. Accredited Home Lenders, Inc., No. 02 L 1556 (Cir. Ct., Madison County, Ill.). Defend Accredited Home Lenders, Inc. in putative nationwide consumer class action alleging violations of various UDAP statutes and common law.

Wratchford v. CBSK Financial Group, Inc. d/b/a American Home Loans, No. 02 L 1555 (Cir. Ct., Madison County, Ill.). Defend CBSK Financial Group, Inc. d/b/a American Home loans in putative nationwide consumer class action alleging violations of UDAP statutes and common law.

Yasgur, et al. v. Aegis Mortgage Corp., C.A. No. 98-121 JMR/FLN (D. Minn.). Defend Aegis Mortgage Corp. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging claims under the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA, various state UDAP statutes, and common law remedies.

Zacher, et al., v. Union Financial Corp., et al., No. C01-1043R (W.D. Wash.). Defend putative class action seeking damages on behalf of secondary mortgage loan recipients who allegedly were charged fees and interest in violation of Washington law.

ENVIRONMENTAL/TOXIC TORT

Ashland Oil Spill Litigation, C.A. No. M-14670 (W.D. Pa.). Defend major independent oil refiner against consolidated class action claims arising from the nation s largest inland oil spill.

Bailey v. Texas Eastern Transmission Corp., C.A. No. C-1-91-003 (S.D. Oh.). Defend toxic tort claims of residents arising out of alleged discharge of PCBs from gas pipeline.

Bettis, et al. v. Ruetgers-Nease Corp., et al., C.A. No. 4:90 CV 0502 (N.D. Oh.). Defend class action asserting diminution of property values and personal injury claims arising out of alleged discharge of chemical waste.

Buckeye Pipeline Litigation, C.A. No. DG90-6018 (C.C.P., Allegheny County, Pa.). Defend client in matters related to failure of pipeline operated by Buckeye and owned by Buckeye Pipe Line Co., L.P.

Burke, et al. v. Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad, Inc., Civil Action No. 91-0466; and Painter v. Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad, Inc., Civil Action No. 91-0460 (C.C.P., Armstrong County, Pa.). Defense of class actions alleging personal injury and property damage resulting from train derailment and spillage of alleged toxic materials.

City of Philadelphia v. Sherwin Williams, et al., C.A. No. 90-7064 (E.D. Pa.). Defend lead pigment manufacturer in action filed on behalf of all cities in U.S. with population of greater than 100,000 and a substantial number of dwellings with lead-based paint present.

Findley, et al. v. Texas Eastern Corporation, et al., Case No. NA89-39-C (S.D. Ind.). Defend class action concerning allegations of diminution of property values, emotional distress, increased risk of disease, fear of cancer, personal injury and property damage allegedly resulting from exposure to, and contamination from, PCBs and petroleum hydrocarbons.

Foringer, et al., v. Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad Co., Inc., C.A. No. 19920660-Civ (C.C.P., Armstrong County, Pa.). Defend class action rising from 27-car train derailment which occurred on April 22, 1990.

Leach, et al. v. E.I. DuPont De Nemours and Company, et al., Civil Action No. 01-C-2518 (Cir. Ct., Wood County, W.V.). Defend DuPont in mass toxic tort class action alleging damages resulting from exposure to alleged hazardous substances.

Lewis, et al. v. Airco, Inc., (ESX-L-10503-02). Defend Air Products & Chemicals Inc., Olin Corporation and Ethyl Corporation in a vinyl chloride (VCM) matter where plaintiff allege conspiracy to intentionally harm plaintiffs. The relief sought includes medical monitoring, as well as compensatory and punitive damages.

Marr v. WMX Technologies, Inc., C.A. No. CV-96-00715425 (Super. Ct., Litchfield, Conn.). Defend landfill operator from claims of nuisance and violations of Connecticut

Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act based on allegations of improper operation of landfill.

Mitnick v. BASF, C.A. No. GD98-17767 (C.C.P., Allegheny County, Pa.). Defend drug manufacturer in action brought on behalf of all Pennsylvania citizens.

Toole, et al. v. Gould, Inc., et al., C.A. No. CV-89-0576 (M.D. Pa.); Anbrogi, et al. v. Gould, Inc., C.A. No. 88-1205 (M.D. Pa.). Defend class action arising out of contamination from lead battery crushing and processing operations, involving allegations under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, the Pennsylvania Hazardous Sites Cleanup At, and common law claims of strict liability, negligence, nuisance and trespass.

The Vaccine Cases. Defend Sigma Aldrich Chemical Company in class action involving numerous common law and statutory violation claims made against the manufacturers of vaccines containing thimerosal (containing mercury compounds) and the suppliers of the raw materials to the vaccine manufacturers.

ERISA/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Burstein, et al. v. Retirement Account Plan for Employers of AHERF, et al., C.A. No. 98-6768 (E.D. Pa.). Defend putative ERISA class action alleging breach of fiduciary duties by the corporate sponsor s officers and directors. Berdis, et al. v. Component Technology Corp., et al., C.A. No. CA96-249 (W.D. Pa.). Defend Benefit Administrators, Inc., third-party administrator of an employer-funded employee medical and dental benefits plan, in class action alleging violations of ERISA based on termination of plan by employer.

Gruber, et al. v. Hubbard, Bert, Karle, Weber, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 8563E (W.D. Pa., consolidated with C.A. No. 85130E). Defend HBKW with respect to available alternatives and potential liabilities for HBKW and its officers, one of whom is president of LEEA in response to a non-profit corporation that client created and operated for the purpose of providing health and medical care insurance to the employees of employer participants.

Orlowski, et al v. St. Francis Health System, et al., C. A. No. GD 02-17800 (C.C.P., Allegheny County, Pa.). Defend putative ERISA class action alleging breach of fiduciary duties by hospital management.

Smail v. Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, et al., C.A. No. 99-1960 (W.D. Pa.). Defend employer and employee pension plan in class action alleging violations of ERISA, Title VII, the Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law, the Equal Pay Act of 1964, and Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, arising out of the denial of five-year pension credits.

Smith, et al. v. Program of Ins. Benefits for Hourly Employees of Allegheny Ludlum Steel, et al., C.A. No. 97-1632 (W.D. Pa.). Defend employer and employee benefit plan in class action alleging violations of ERISA arising out of the denial of disability benefits.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (see also CONSUMER MORTGAGE BANKING & SECURITIES/CORPORATE)

AG Limited, et al. v. Mellon, C.A. No. 87-1672 (W.D. Pa.). Defend Mellon in fraud, conspiracy and RICO action by investor-limited partners of borrower s guarantor involving Title 8 housing investments.

Benavides v. Aquion Partners, C.A. No. 715036 (Super. Ct., San Diego County., Cal.). Defended California Thrift and Loan, a co-defendant in this consumer class action. Plaintiffs dismissed client from the class action with no consideration after a demurrer was successfully filed on behalf of the client.

Crystal Lake Investors Ltd, et al. v. Mellon, et al., C.A. No. 87-2137 (C.D. Cal.). Defend Mellon in fraud, conspiracy and RICO action by investor-limited partners of borrower s guarantor involving Title 8 housing investments.

Decker, et al. v. John W. Atherton, et al., C.A. No. 89-4345 SSB (D.N.J). Defend class action securities fraud suit consolidating approximately six separately filed class action suits against CitiFed Financial Corp. ( CityFed ), a former savings and loan holding company whose principal subsidiary was City Federal Savings Bank ( City Federal ), and certain former officers and directors of CityFed and City Federal, and CityFed s outside auditors.

Diamond Wire Spring Co., et al. v. Equibank, et al., C.A. No. 91-91 (W.D. Pa.). Defend Bank in a class action alleging violation of ERISA (and other claims) based on failure to pay various insurance claims for numerous claimants throughout the country.

Emanuel v. Phillips Production Company and Phillips Resources, Inc., C.A. No. CD 99-10451 (C.C.P., Indiana County., Pa.). Class action seeking royalty payments arising out of Columbia bankruptcy settlement.

Feifer v. Liberty State Bank, C.A. No. 88-0035 (M.D. Pa.). Action against board of directors of small bank in 10b-5 action by stockholders who sold bank stock prior to bank merger.

Homziak v. General Electric Capital Warranty Corporation, et al., No. GD-2000-1707 (C.C.P., Allegheny County, Pa.). Defend Chase Manhattan in a consumer class action in which the plaintiffs sought to impose assignee liability based upon the alleged wrongdoing of an automobile dealer.

Integra Financial Corp. (formerly Equimark Corp.), C.A. No. 90-1504 (W.D. Pa.). Defend Integra Financial Corp. in a class action brought under Section 10(b) of the 1934 Act challenging the accounting practices and financial reporting practices of Integra s predecessor in interest, Equimark Corporation.

Jackson v. First Federal Savings of Arkansas, F.A., et al., C.A. No. LR-C-86-560 (E.D. Ark.); Hagerty, et al. v. First Federal Savings of Arkansas, F.A., et

al., C.A. No. LR-C-87-792 (E.D. Ark.); Gitlin v. First Federal Savings of Arkansas, F.A., et al., C.A. No. LR-C-87-793 (E.D. Ark.). Defend a securities fraud class action against a troubled thrift

institution, alleging misrepresentations concerning valuations of real estate holdings and loan loss reserves.

Lash v. Equibank, et al., C.A. No. 88-19416 (C.C.P., Allegheny County., Pa.). Defend claim brought by class of present and former employees on theory that defendants breached an alleged contract to form an ESOP which was to be funded with an $8 million reversion resulting from termination of existing pension plan.

Lerch v. The Citizens First Bancorp, C.A. No. 90-3538 HAA (D.N.J.); Roth v. Kelley, C.A. No. 90-4404 HAA (D.N.J.). Defend consolidated class actions against savings and loan association and officers for failing to disclose alleged inadequacy of loan loss reserves and other problems.

London v. Chase Manhattan Bank USA, et al., C.A. No. 99-1298 (S.D. Fla.). This putative class action asserts claims based upon the Truth in Lending Act and the Florida Insurance Code for the purported improper sale of credit insurance in connection with the opening of credit card accounts.

Milkis, et al. v. Mellon Bank, C.A. No. 87-4010 (W.D. Pa.). Defend Mellon against action alleging conspiracy to defraud and in connection with RICO.

Spear, et al. v. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, C.A. No. 91-548-Civ-ATKINS (S.D. Fla.). Defend Freddie Mac as purchaser of mortgages on secondary market in class action to invalidate mortgages and for fraud related claims by home purchasers/mortgagors.

Vartan v. CCNB Corp., et al., C.A. No. 1:CU-91-0631 (M.D. Pa.); Norford et al. v. CCNB Corporation et al., No. 1: CU-91-0578 (M.D. Pa.); and Vartan v. CCNB Corporation, et al., No. 19 Equity 1991 (C.C.P., Cumberland County, Pa.). Defend directors of bank in class action unit seeking to enjoin an annual meeting and set aside the election of directors based on alleged false and misleading proxy materials.

West Virginia, Ltd., et al. v. Mellon, C.A. No. 87-1672 (E.D. Pa.). Defend Mellon against action alleging conspiracy to defraud and RICO.

LABOR/EMPLOYMENT

Barnes, et al. v. International Staple and Machine Company, et al., No. 88-717 (C.C.P., Butler County, Pa.). Defend labor class action resulting in favorable ruling on client s motion for summary judgment, dismissing plaintiffs case.

Blair, et al., v. Babcock Lumber Co., C.A. No. 02-2012 (W.D. Pa.). Defend class action under the FLSA challenging employer s classification of employees performing inside sales work as exempt and seeking backpay for unpaid overtime hours allegedly worked.

Casper, et al., v. WESCO Distribution, Inc., C.A. No. 02-1110 (W.D. Pa.). Defend WESCO Distribution, Inc., a world-wide distributor of electrical equipment and supplies, in a class action brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act and other statutes for allegedly due overtime pay.

DiPerna v. National Health Care Discount, Inc., No. 03-1472 (W.D. Pa.). We represent the defendants, NCHD and several owners/officers in a class action lawsuit filed under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Plaintiff claims that defendants failed to pay a class of workers a minimum wage and statutory overtime as a result of their decision to classify them as independent contractors rather than employees.

Douglas, et al. v. Allied Textile Cos., PLC (In re Carleton Woolen Mills, Inc.), Ch. 7 Case No. 00-10214, Adv. No. 00-1049 (Bankr. D. Me.); Russell, et al. v. Allied Textile Cos., PLC (In re Carleton Woolen Mills, Inc.), Ch. 7 Case No. 00-10214, Adv. No. 00-1073 (Bankr. D. Me.). Defend UK parent corporation against former employees of bankrupt subsidiary for severance payments allegedly owed under Maine state law.

EEOC v. George Junior Republic, No. 98-1382 (W.D. Pa.). Defend class action brought by EEOC on behalf of female employees alleging discriminatory pay practices and retaliation.

Evans v. Liberty Business Information, Inc., C.A. No. 00-1036 (M.D. Pa). Defend WARN Act class action by laid off telemarketing employees.

Swofford v. Duquesne Light Company, et al., C.A. No. 92-10913 (C.C.P. Allegheny County, Pa.). Defend an electric utility and two of its chief executives against a class action lawsuit brought by non-union employees asserting breaches of a written compensation plan which allegedly constituted a contract with employees. INSURANCE

Lester, et al. v. Banner Life Insurance Co., C.A. No. 01-860 (S.D. Fl.). Purported class action brought by life insurance policyholders alleging sales misrepresentations class not certified.

MISCELLANEOUS

Davies, et al. v. Belden & Blake Corporation, Index No. K1-2000-143, (Supreme Ct., Chatauqua County., NY). Defend client in class action claiming additional royalties due on production from approximately 5,000 natural gas wells owned or operated by client.

Marcos Human Rights Litigation, C.A. MDL No. 840 (D. Hawaii.). Represent defendant in supplemental proceeding to enforce class action judgment.

McParland v. Keystone Health Plan Central, Inc., C.A. No. 98-SU-007701-01 (C.C.P. York County, Pa.). Defend Health Maintenance Organization ( HMO ) from alleged violations of Pennsylvania Consumer Protection Law relating to marketing materials and representation regarding premiums and benefits of Medicare HMO program.

pair Networks, Inc., et al. v. Interland, Inc., et al., No. GD 01-23240 (C.C.P., Allegheny County, Pa). Defend Interland, Inc. in a class action alleging that facsimiles sent to the client's customers constituted violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

Pharmacists Association of Pennsylvania v. Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, C.A. No. 2649 (Pennsylvania Board of Claims). Seek additional compensation for pharmacies providing prescription drug services based on breach of contract by state agency in connection with reimbursement payments.

Professional Flooring, Inc., et al. v. Continental Business Center, et al., No. 05-20924 (C.C.P., Montgomery County, Pa.). Defend three manufacturer defendants against a class comprised of individuals suffering property damage and business interruption losses as a result of a fire that substantially destroyed a business complex that was home to more than 50 businesses. Samson v. Superior Asset Research Corp., Case No. 00-CV-5954 (NHP) (D.N.J.). Defend class action concerning the sale of tax liens to private company.

Walco Investments et al. v. Tropin, et al., C.A. No. 93-2534-Civ-MORENO (S.D. Fla.). Defend the Vons Companies against allegations of vicarious liability for actions of an agent involved in a Ponzi scheme operating in the retail and wholesale grocery markets.

RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS ACT ( RICO )

AG Limited, et al. v. Mellon, C.A. No. 87-1672 (W.D. Pa.). Defend Mellon in fraud, conspiracy and RICO action by investor-limited partners of borrower s guarantor involving Title 8 housing investments.

Arenstein v. Prudential Securities, Inc., C.A. No. 95-8563-Civ-Hurley. Defend class action against claims for RICO violations, breach of contract, fraud and negligent misrepresentation brought by plaintiffs seeking to represent a class of persons who purchased allegedly tax-exempt bonds.

Arthur, et al. v. Litton Loan Servicing LP, et al., Case No. No. 1:02-CV-285 (E.D. Tenn.). Defend Litton Loan Servicing LP and Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC in putative class action concerning purported activity in connection with mortgage loan servicing company s alleged violations of the Fair

Debt Collection Practices Act, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, common law claims for fraud and misrepresentation, and claims for intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress.

Bray, et al. v. North American Mortgage Co., C.A. NO. 97-10230-GAO (D. Mass.). Defend North American Mortgage Co. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging claims under the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ( RICO ), UDAP statutes and common law.

Crystal Lake Investors Ltd, et al. v. Mellon, et al., C.A. No. 87-2137 (C.D. Ca.). Defend Mellon in fraud, conspiracy and RICO action by investor-limited partners of borrower s guarantor involving Title 8 housing investments.

Johnston, et al. vs. HBO Film Management, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 95-1300 (W.D. Pa.). Defend Kidder Peabody in class action asserting RICO and state law claims regarding alleged misrepresentations regarding the production of movies.

Kee, et al., v. Prime Mortgage Investors, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 98-142-CIV-MIDDLEBROOKS (S.D. Fla.). Defend CrossLand Mortgage Corp. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging claims under the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA, RICO, UDAP statutes and common law.

Levine, et al., v. North American Mortgage Co., et al., C.A. No. 98-556-JRT/RLE (D. Minn.). Defend North American Mortgage Co. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging claims under the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA, RICO, various state UDAP statutes, and common law remedies. Libri, et al., v. NationsBanc Mortgage Corp., et al., C.A. No. C98-5026 FDB (W.D. Wash.). Defend NationsBanc Mortgage Corp. in a nationwide consumer class action alleging claims under the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA, RICO, various UDAP unfair and common law remedies.

Lum, et al. v. Bank of America, et al., C.A. 00-23 (D.N.J.). Defend Key Bank, N.A. in a class action alleging that certain large financial institutions violated the Sherman Act, RICO, and the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act by conspiring to conceal the alleged fact that the prime rate is not the lowest rate offered by the banks to their best customers.

Marisol, et al. v. Universal Lending Corporation, et al., C.A. No. 96-B-2845 (D. Col.). Defend against allegations of violations of RESPA and RICO in connection with payment of yield spread premiums to brokers.

Mathews v. Kidder, Peabody & Co. Incorporated, et al., C.A. No. 95-0085 (W.D. Pa.). Defend brokerage firms in RICO (securities/mail/wire fraud) and state law claims regarding sales of limited partnership units.

Milkis, et al. v. Mellon Bank, C.A. No. 87-4010 (W.D. Pa.). Defend Mellon against action alleging conspiracy to defraud and in connection with RICO.

Pharmaceutical Industry Average Wholesale Price Litigation, C. A. No. 01-CV-12257-PBS (D. Mass.) (MDL No. 1456.) Defend pharmaceutical companies against claims of RICO, fraud, and unlawful marketing action alleging improperly reported Average Wholesale Price (AWP) of their products as part of an unlawful marketing scheme. Plaintiffs specifically allege that the defendants "inflated" AWP for their products covered by the Medicare Part B benefit, while discounting the prices charged for the products to physicians and others purchasing the drugs to administer to patients

Spitzer, et al. v. Abdelhak, et al., C. A. No. 98-6475 (E.D. Pa.). Defend putative class action alleging violation of RICO arising from the $1.4 billion bankruptcy of a state wide healthcare system. West Virginia, Ltd., et al. v. Mellon, C.A. No. 87-1672 (E.D. Pa.). Defend Mellon against action alleging conspiracy to defraud and RICO.

SECURITIES/CORPORATE (see also FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS)

Able Laboratories Securities Litigation, In re, C.A. No. 95-02681 (D.N.J.). Defend former officer of generic pharmaceutical manufacturer against claims, under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act, that he engaged in insider trading and helped prepare misleading SEC filings and press releases that misrepresented the company s compliance with FDA regulations.

Advantage Partners L.P. v. INVESCO Trust Co., et al C.A. No. 1:96CV02824 (D. Colo.). Defend independent trustees in action under Section 36(b) of Investment Company Act and state law alleging breach of fiduciary duty by adviser and Trustees.

Anish v. Vertex Pharmaceuticals, et al., C.A. No. 03-12021 (D. Mass.) Defend alleged securities class action claiming material misrepresentations and omissions related to Vertex Pharmaceuticals' VX-745 program.

Arenstein v. Prudential Securities, Inc., C.A. No. 95-8563-Civ-Hurley. Defend class action against claims for RICO violations, breach of contract, fraud and negligent misrepresentation brought by plaintiffs seeking to represent a class of persons who purchased allegedly tax-exempt bonds.

Aufman v. Marconi plc, et al., C.A. No. 01-1286 (W.D. Pa). Defend class action complaint alleging violations of federal securities laws.

Bank One Shareholders Class Actions, C.A. No. 99 C 0880 (N.D. Ill.). Defend former chief executive officer of defendant First USA in consolidated shareholders class action against Bank One Corporation, First USA and certain current and former directors and officers for alleged securities fraud in connection with public announcements regarding estimated earnings.

Bell v. FORE Systems, Inc., et al., C.A. 97-1265 (W.D. Pa.); Chiostri v. FORE Systems, Inc. et al., C.A. No. 97-1540 (W.D. Pa.); Federbusch v. FORE Systems, Inc. et al. C.A. No. 97-1405 (W.D. Pa.); Haff v. FORE Systems, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 97-1307 (W.D. Pa.); Lazzaro v. FORE Systems, Inc., et al. C.A. No. 97-1393 (W.D. Pa.). Defend issuer and certain corporate officers and inside directors against alleged violations of Rule 10(b)5.

Berman v. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc., et al., C.A. No. CL 95-8291P (Cir. Ct., Palm Beach County, Fla.). Defend class action claiming damages sustained as a result of defendants allegedly not paying over credits in the form of overflow payments.

Bildstein v. The Dreyfus/Laurel Funds, Inc., C.A. No. 97 CIV 8919(DC) (S.D.N.Y.). Defend class action by purchasers of Retail Class Shares of the Fund challenging the imposition of distribution fees (12b-1 fees).

Binder v. SafeCard Services, Inc., C.A. No. 94-2604 (S.D. Fla.). Defend a former Chief Operating Officer/Director of a public company in a securities fraud action brought by various plaintiffs who sought to represent a class of sellers of the company s stock over a two-year period of time.

Black Box Corporation Securities Litigation, C.A. No. 03-cv-412 (W.D. Pa.). Defend class action alleging securities fraud against Black Box and its senior executives alleging misrepresentations and omissions with respect to the company's public filings and financial statements, including the allegation that the company failed to account properly for uncollectable accounts receivable.

Brock v. Merrill Lynch & Co., et al., Case No. 98-498-CIV-FTM-26D (M.D. Fla.). Defend Merrill Lynch in a case that was brought on behalf of local and state governments that issued municipal bonds. The complaint alleged that investment banking firms conspired to charge excessive prices (markups) on Treasury securities used to fund escrow accounts for advance refunding bond transactions, in violation of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 and the Sherman Antitrust Act.

Brown v. The Enstar Group, Inc., C.A. No. 90H-1268-N (M.D. Ala.); Guy Spector v. The Enstar Group, Inc., C.A. No. 90 643 (D. Del.); Peter J. Hynes, et al. v. The Enstar Group, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 90H-1204-N (M.D. Ala.); Charles Pivens v. The Enstar Group, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 91-018 LON (M.D. Ala.); Albert Zlotnick v. The Enstar Group, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 90-716 (M.D. Ala.). Defend class actions brought against publicly held company alleging false statements in a prospectus.

Casey, v. Prudential Securities Incorporated, C.A. No. 3462-97 (Super. Ct., Albany County, N.Y.). Defend broker-dealer in an action alleging fraudulent pricing and execution of over-the-counter securities.

Chambers Development Securities Litigation, C.A. No. 92-0679 (W.D. Pa.). Defend underwriters against securities law claims regarding a restatement of earnings due to a change of accounting methods.

Citiline Holdings, Inc., v. Printcafe Software, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 03-0959 (W.D. Pa.). Defend shareholders class action brought against President/CEO and CFO/COO of Printcafe under the federal securities laws, alleging that the prospectus issued in connection with the initial public offering of Printcafe common stock was materially false and misleading.

City of Dearborn Heights General Governmental Employees' Retirement System v. Vertex Pharmaceuticals, et al., Civil Action No. 03-11855 (D. Mass.). Defend pharmaceutical manufacturer and its officers in a securities class action claiming material misrepresentations and omissions related to Vertex Pharmaceuticals' VX-745 program.

Creditrust Litigation: Ronald J. Conlon v. Joseph K. Rensin, et al., C.A. No. MJG 00 CV 2174 (D. Md.); Doyle Brewington v. Joseph K. Rensin, et al., C.A. No. MJG 00 CV 2297 (D. Md.); Larry R. Romine v. Joseph K. Rensin, et al., C.A. No. MJG 00 CV 2343 (D. Md.); Roy T. Tepper v. Joseph K. Rensin, et al., C.A. No. MJG 00 CV 2346 (D. Md.); Annie Graham v. Joseph K. Rensin, et al., C.A. No. MJG 00 CV 2347 (D. Md.); and Steve Goldstein v. Joseph K. Rensin, et al., C.A. No. MJG 00 CV 2569 (D. Md.). Defend President and CEO in multiple securities class actions alleging violations of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act.

Deverini v. Principal Group, C.A. No. CV-87-10988. Defend Canadian investment advisor against claims of securities fraud.

Diversified Financial Services Corporation of American Employee Profit Sharing Plan, David R. Kane, Trustee v. Worthen Banking Corporation, et al., No. LR-C-85-493, (E.D. Ark.). Defend former director in a class action concerning allegations of unlawful insider transactions and negligent management of reverse repurchase agreement transactions.

Eaton Vance Corp. Securities Litigation, C. A. No. 01CV10911 (D. Mass.). Defend four senior loan mutual funds and their officers in a securities fraud class action alleging violations of the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange.

Eaton Vance Mutual Funds Fee Litigation, Master File No. 04 CA 1144 (JGK) (SDNY). Defend mutual fund complex against charges of excessive fees and revenue sharing.

Ehrenreich v. Sensormatic Electronics Corp., et al., Consolidated Case No. 95-6637-Civ-Zloch (S.D. Fla.). Defend Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer in defense and settlement of a securities class action alleging that the defendants engaged in improper revenue recognition and issued misleading financial statements.

Emanuel v. Phillips Production Company and Phillips Resources, Inc., C.A. No. 10451 CD 1999 (C.C.P., Indiana County, Pa). Defend client in class action claiming natural gas royalty payments from settlement of a gas sales contract.

Faro Technologies, Inc. Securities Litigation, CA No. 6:05-cv-1810 (M.D. Fla.). Defend external auditor Grant Thornton in connection with claims based on Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, relating to issuance by auditor of audit opinion in conjunction with company's annual financial statements. Federated Dept. Stores, Inc. and Allied Stores Corp., Consolidated Case No. 1-90-00130 (Bankr. S.D. Ohio). Defend preferred shareholders in action by debtor to eliminate shareholders voting rights. Fernhoff v. NuMed Home Health Care, et al., Case No. 96-CV-200 (M.D. Fla.). Defend lead underwriter in class action alleging fraud and misleading disclosures with respect to public offering of securities.

First Investors Litigation, C.A. No. 90-Civ-7225 (S.D.N.Y.) (Various class actions filed). Defend broker-dealer in New York class action and related significant private actions, some

including over a hundred claimants, in Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri and Texas, among others, alleging misrepresentation and unsuitability in the sale of mutual fund shares. A related Virginia case was the first criminal case against a mutual fund company for allegedly fraudulent sales practices.

First Union Corporate Securities Litigation (consolidated actions) No. 3:99CV237 (W.D.N.C.) Defend First Union and executive officers in a consolidated class action alleging that defendants intentionally misled the investing public with regard to acquisitions, thereby inflating the price of First Union s stock.

Fox v. BNC Mortgage, Inc. et al., C.A. No. 00CC02196 (Orange County Superior Court); Glover v. BNC Mortgage, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 17808 (Del. Ch.). Defend client sued in class action arising out of management s offer to purchase the public shares of client.

Goldberg v. Merrill Lynch, et al., C.A. No. 93-307848CZ (Cir. Ct., Wayne County, Mich.); Hutson v. Merrill Lynch, et al., No. 89-Civ-8358 (S.D.N.Y.). Defend Merrill Lynch as syndicator of real estate partnerships sponsored by Oxford Development Corporation in fraud class actions brought by purchasers of limited partnership interests.

Gourdji v. PolyMedica Corp., et al., C.A. No. 03-11393-RCL. Defend executive officers in class actions alleging that defendants improper accounting of advertising expenses resulted in need to restate earnings.

Iurlano v. General Electric Co., P.L.C., et al., C.A. No. 99-817 (W.D. Pa, consolidated with Case No. 99-871). Defend class actions arising out of grant of stock options to senior management.

Griwatz, v. Marconi plc, et al., C.A. No. 01-1259 (W.D. Pa.). Defend class action complaint alleging violations of federal securities laws.

Gulf Oil/Cities Service Tender Offer Litigation, C.A. No. 82-Civ-5253 (S.D.N.Y.). Defend Chevron as successor to Gulf Oil in multi-billion dollar class action fraud and breach of contract of contract claims brought by Cities Service shareholders arising out of Gulf s aborted tender offer for Cities Service.

Halliburton class actions - Defend Halliburton in the following class action suits brought under the federal securities laws regarding allegedly improper accounting for unapproved claims on engineering, procurement, and construction contracts and allegedly understating extent of asbestos liability acquired in connection with acquisition of another company.

Abramowitz v. Halliburton C.A. 3-02CV 1248-L (N.D. TX (Dallas Division)

Coelho v. Arthur Andersen, et al C.A. 3-02CV 1368-L (N.D. TX (Dallas Division)

Davis, Robert W. vs. Halliburton C.A. H-02-2394 (S.D. TX (Houston Division)

Gambel, Alan v. Halliburton C.A. 3-02CV1268-L (N.D. TX (Dallas Division)

Gardner, David v. Halliburton C.A. 3-02CV1247-M (N.D. TX (Dallas Division)

Goldberg-Blum v. Halliburton C.A. 3-02CV 1532-R (N.D. TX) (Dallas Division)

Hack, Ernest v. Arthur Andersen, et al., C.A.. 02C-4120 (N.D. IL) (Eastern Division)

Jaroslawicz, David v. Halliburton C.A. 02CV 2176-H (S.D. TX) (Houston Division)

Kimble, John v. Halliburton C.A. 03-CV-1965-L. (N.D. TX)

Kosten, Harold v. Halliburton C.A. 3-02CV 1174-H (N.D. TX) (Dallas Division)

McAdams v. Halliburton C.A. 3-02CV 1261-L (N.D. TX) (Dallas Division)

Moore, Richard v. Halliburton C.A. 3-02CV 1152-L (N.D. TX) (Dallas Division)

Nemeth, Charles v. Halliburton C.A. H-02CV 2405 (S.D. TX) (Houston Division)

Parkes, Diana v. Halliburton L. C.A. H-02CV 2266 (S.D. TX) (Houston Division)

Patel v. Halliburton C.A. 3-02 CV 1238-L (N.D. TX) (Dallas Division)

Pitman v. Halliburton C.A. 3-02 CV 1514-L (N.D. TX) (Dallas Division)

Polar Investment Co. v. Arthur Andersen, et al C.A. 02C 4881 (N.D. IL) (Eastern Division)

Russo v. Halliburton C.A. 3-02 CV 1615-G (N.D. TX) (Dallas Division)

Stanley v. Arthur Andersen, et al C.A. 3-02CV 1267-R (N.D. TX) (Dallas Division)

Stephens v. Halliburton. C.A. 3-02CV 1442-L (N.D. TX) (Dallas Division)

Thibodeau v. Arthur Andersen, et al C.A. 3-02CV 1634-L (N.D. TX) (Dallas Division)

Turbowitz v. Halliburton C.A. 3-02CV 1168-L (N.D. TX) (Dallas Division)

Vasquez v. Arthur Andersen, et al C.A. 3-02CV 1633-L (N.D.TX) (Dallas Division)

Harbor Finance Partners v. Thomas Gill, et al., C.A. No. 17161 (Del. Ch.) and related cases. Defend corporation, its directors and officers against fiduciary duty claims relating to a tender offer and grant of stock options prior to commencement of tender offer.

Harrington v. Vertex Pharmaceuticals, et al., Civil Action No. 03-12085 (D. Mass.). Defend pharmaceutical manufacturer and its officers in a securities class action claiming material misrepresentations and omissions related to Vertex Pharmaceuticals' VX-745 program.

Herron v. OTRA Securities Group, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 91-C-714S (C.D. Utah). Advise client in class action alleging improper assessment of transaction fees on brokerage accounts.

Houston Corp. v. Environmental Systems Company, et al., C.A. No. LRC-89-77 (E.D. Ark.). Defend NYSE company and certain of its officers and directors in class action alleging false corporate reporting.

Houston Corporation v. Environmental Systems Company, et al., No. LR-C-89-77 (E.D. Ark.). Defend company and three of its officers and directors in a class action securities fraud case arising out of alleged negligent misrepresentations based on allegations that the company s press releases and financial statements were false and misleading.

Initial Public Offering Securities Litigation, Master File No. 21 MC 92 (SAS) (S.D.N.Y.). Defend issuer and director/officer defendants in class action litigation by purchasers of shares in issuer s initial public offering.

Initial Public Offering Antitrust Litigation, (Billing v. Credit Suisse First Boston, Ltd., et al), 01 Civ. 2014 (S.D.N.Y), 03-9284L & 03-9288CON (2d Cir.), 05-00157 (U.S.). Defend Merrill Lynch in consolidated class action litigation alleging that IPO allocations violated federal antitrust laws by arguing that such claims were preempted by the federal securities laws.

Johns William v. Vertex Pharmaceuticals, et al., C. A. No. 03-12040-PBS (D. Mass.). Defend pharmaceutical manufacturer and its officers in a securities class action claiming material misrepresentations and omissions related to Vertex Pharmaceuticals VX-745 program. Johnston, et al., v. HBO Film Management, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 95-1300 (W.D. Pa.). Defend Kidder Peabody in class action asserting RICO and state law claims regarding alleged misrepresentations regarding the production of movies.

Karpus v. Liberty Allstar Equity Fund, et al., C.A. No. B-88-644JAC (D. Conn.). Defend class action alleging failure to disclose wrongdoing in connection with the decision not to terminate an investment fund s adviser.

Katz v. Kindercare Learning Centers, Inc., C.A. No. 11209 (Del. Ch.). Defend class action alleging failure to disclose material facts in connection with a restructuring.

Katz v. Mid Atlantic Medical Services, Inc., et al., (Cir. Ct., Montgomery County, Md.). Defend New York Stock Exchange Company in action alleging that earnings projections were misleading.

Kazas v. Marconi plc, et al., C.A. No. 01-1289 (W.D. Pa). Defend class action complaint alleging violations of federal securities laws.

Kircher v. Putnam Funds Trust, et al., No. 03-L-1255 (Circ. Ct., Madison County, Ill.). Defend investment adviser in class action alleging breach of fiduciary duty in connection with the computation of net asset value of mutual fund investing in foreign securities.

Krim v. General Electric Co. P.L.C., et al., C.A. No. 99-872 (W.D. Pa, consolidated with Case No. 99-781). Defend class actions arising out of grant of stock options to senior management.

Lazar v. Arrays, Inc., C.A. No. CV 84-8100-WJR (Px); C.A. No. CV 84-8781-WJR (Px) (C.D. Ca.). Defend securities litigation involving alleged misrepresentations of financials.

Lewis v. E.C. Ernst, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 78C 2488 (S.D.N.Y.); Ishayik v. E.C. Ernst, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 78 Cir. 5415 (E.D.N.Y). Defend two complex class

action fraud suits that were eventually consolidated in the Eastern District of New York.

Marcano v. Vertex Pharmaceuticals, et al., Civil Action No. 03-11852 (D. Mass.). Defend pharmaceutical manufacturer and its officers in a securities class action claiming material misrepresentations and omissions related to Vertex Pharmaceuticals' VX-745 program.

Marion Merrell Dow Inc. Securities Litigation, C.A. No. 92-0609-CV-W-6 (W.D. Mo.). Defend Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs and Lehman Brothers as lead underwriters in secondary offering of Marion Merrell Dow, a pharmaceutical company, in fraud class action arising out of possible conversion of Seldane to over-the-counter status.

Market Street Limited Partners v. Englander Capital Corp., et al., C.A. No. 92-7434 (S.D.N.Y). Defend American Stock Exchange in securities fraud class action arising out of transactions in AMR Corporation put options.

Mathews v. Kidder, Peabody & Co. Incorporated, et al., C.A. No. 95-0085 (W.D. Pa.). Defend brokerage firms in RICO (securities/mail/wire fraud) and state law claims regarding sales of limited partnership units.

Matthews v. Marconi plc, et al., C.A. No. 01-1267 (W.D. Pa). Defend class action complaint alleging violations of federal securities laws.

McMillan v. The Enstar Group, Inc., et al., C.A. No. CV-91-5186 (N.D. Ala.). Defend corporation in claims involving violations of federal securities laws.

Mid Atlantic Medical Services, Inc. Securities Litigation, C.A. No. PJM-95-2098 (D. Md.). Defend corporation and certain officers and directors in four consolidated class actions alleging violations of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act.

Millionerrors Investment Club v. General Electric Co., P.L.C., et al., C.A. No. 99-781 (W.D. Pa.) and related cases. Defend target company, its directors and officers against claims arising out of a tender offer and alleging violations of federal antifraud provisions and state law fiduciary duty claims relating to disclosures and grant of stock options prior to commencement of the tender offer.

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Milo v. The Enstar Group, Inc., C.A. No. 11246 (Del. Ch.); Brug v. The Enstar Group, Inc., C.A.-90-089 (D. Del.). Defend class action alleging a series of misrepresentations and omissions in connection with a restructuring.

MiniScribe Securities Litigation, (approximately two dozen cases filed in Colorado, California, Texas and Arizona) Gottlieb v. Wiles, et al., C.A. No. 89-M-963 (D. Col.); U.S. National Bank of Galveston, et al. v. Coopers & Lybrand, et al., C.A. No. 89-CV-1081A (212th Dist. Ct., Galveston, TX); Joseph v. Wiles, et al., C.A. No. 89 M731 (D. Col.). Defend venture capital firm and outside director of MiniScribe in securities actions concerning fraudulent financial statements of Colorado computer manufacturer.

Molten Metal Technology, Inc. Securities Litigation, C.A. 97-10325-MLW (D. Mass.). Represent former officer of corporation in securities fraud class action brought against the corporation, its officers and directors.

Musicmaker.com Securities Litigation, C.A. No. 00-CV-2018-CAS (C.D. Cal.). Defend lead underwriter in private securities class action alleging violations in connection with an IPO.

Mutual Funds Investment Litigation, MDL-15863 (D. Md.). Defend several broker-dealer and investment advisory firms in a series of class actions consolidated before an MDL panel in Baltimore. The individual class actions concern alleged market timing and late trading of mutual fund shares.

NASDAQ Market-Makers Antitrust Litigation, C.A. No. 94-3996 (S.D.N.Y.). Defend Merrill Lynch in over two dozen class actions that were consolidated in the Southern District of New York, alleging that market-makers in NASDAQ securities conspired to fix the spreads in those securities.

Nelson v. AIM Advisors, Inc., et al., Case No. 01-282-MJR (S.D. Ill.). Defend six investment advisers and their affiliated distributors in action alleging receipt of unlawful and excessive advisory and distribution fees.

New Image Securities Litigation, C.A. No. 90-6345 ER (GHKx) (C.D. Ca.). Defend H.J. Meyers, the underwriter for the New Image initial public offering. New Image was sued for alleged misrepresentations regarding sales forecasts.

Newton v. Merrill Lynch, Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 94-5343 (D.N.J.). Defend Merrill Lynch in a consolidated class action alleging that NASDAQ market-makers engaged in trading practices that violated their duty of best execution in violation of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act.

Nicholas v. Saul Stone & Company LLC, et al., C.A. No. 97-860 (D.N.J.). Defend Prudential Securities Incorporated against allegations of securities and commodities fraud in connection with a Ponzi scheme perpetrated by Sigma Inc., an unregistered commodity trading adviser and commodity pool operator.

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NutriSystems Securities Litigation, C.A. Nos. C-91-20084 SW; C-91-20141 SW (consolidated) (N.D. Ca.). Defend H.J. Meyers, the underwriter for the NutriSystems initial

public offering. NutriSystems was sued for the company s alleged failure to disclose to investors potential physical side effects related to its weight loss program and the financial impact such alleged side effects may have on the company s profitability.

O Malley v. Boris, et al., C.A. No. 15735NC (Del. Ch.) and C.A. No. 59, 1999 (Del. Supreme Ct.). Defend First Union Corporation, predecessors-in-interest in a class action alleging breach of fiduciary duty in connection with change by EVEREN in the money market mutual funds offered to its customers in connection with their brokerage sweep accounts.

PaineWebber Short Term U.S. Government Income Fund Securities Litigation, (formerly Sabala and Horowitz v. PaineWebber, Inc., et al.), C.A. No. 94-Civ-3820 (S.D.N.Y.); Conrey v. PaineWebber, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 121350/94 (Super. Ct., N.Y.-New York City). Defend PaineWebber and others in state and federal fraud class actions by mutual fund shareholders asserting claims arising out of purchase of derivative securities for mutual fund portfolio.

Payne v. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc., Civil Action No. PJM-00-2012 (D. Md.). Defend Merrill Lynch before federal and state trial and appellate courts in a class action alleging the improper failure to reinvest dividends earned in IRA custodial accounts.

Philip Services Corp. Securities Litigation, C.A. No. 98 Civ. 835 (S.D.N.Y.). Defend former officers and directors of Philip Services with regard to alleged fraudulent account practices.

Piven v. Thomas Grill, et al., C.A. No. 17174 (Chancery Ct., Del.). Defend class actions arising out of grant of stock options to senior management.

PNF Industries, Inc., Securities Litigation, C.A. No. 92-Civ-8784; 92-Civ-9053 (S.D.N.Y.). Defend American Stock Exchange in class actions involving listing of PNF Industries.

Polymedica Corp. Securities Litigation, Consolidated Case C.A. No. 00-12426REK (D. Mass.) Defend executive officer in a consolidated securities class action alleging that defendants committed health care fraud, engaged in improper revenue recognition and issued misleading financial statements.

Polymedica Corp. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, C.A. No. 01-3446 (Super. Ct., Middlesex County, Mass.). Defend executive officers in stockholders' derivative action.

Presidential Life Insurance Co. v. Michael R. Milken, et al., C.A. No. 92-CV-1151 (S.D.N.Y.). Defend Lowell Milken in billion dollar class actions arising out of activities of Michael Milken and Drexel Burnham.

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Prosperitas, Ltd., v. Marconi plc, et al., C.A. No. 01-1378 (W.D. Pa). Defend class action complaint alleging violations of federal securities laws.

Quintus Securities Litigation, Case No. c-00-4263 VRW (C.D. Cal.). Defend former officers and directors of Mustang.com against allegations of violations of the securities laws

(Sections 11, 12(a)(2), and 15 of the Securities Act and Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act), negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty related to their approval of the merger of Mustang.com and Quintus Corporation.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Securities Litigation, C.A. No. 91-Civ-3352 (S.D.N.Y.). Defend Merrill Lynch as underwriter in fraud class action brought by stock purchasers in initial public offerings of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, a biotech company.

Rolo v. City Investing Co. Liquidating Trust, et al., C.A. No. 94-4420 (D.N.J.). Defend Merrill Lynch in fraud class action brought by purchasers of lot contracts and mortgages from General Development Corporation.

San Diego City Employees' Retirement System v. Alstom SA, John Mayo, George Simpson, et al., C.A. 03-CV-8515 (VM) (S.D.N.Y.). Represent certain Alstom directors in shareholder class action alleging failure of Alstom to disclose massive liabilities.

Schiassl v. KinderCare, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 89-T-1227-N MATT (M.D. Ala.). Defend class action alleging misrepresentations and omissions in connection with a rights offering.

Schmitzer v. The Italian Oven, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 96-1248 (W.D. Pa.) and related cases. Defend underwriters in federal and state securities law claims relating to initial public offering.

Schrier, M.D. v. The McGraw-Hill Capital Corporation, et al., C.A. No. 00 CV 9545 (D. Colo.). Represent investment company in suit by minority shareholder alleging fraud and breach of fiduciary duty.

Shaev v. Hampel, et al., C.A. 99-Civ.-10578 (S.D.N.Y.). Defend Alcoa and its inside directors in a derivative action in which the plaintiff claimed that a proxy soliciting approval for an employees option plan was fraudulent for failing to disclose the cost of the plan and the number of shares to be issued under the plan.

SIPC v. Vigman, C.A. No. CV-83-4742-AWT (C.D. Ca.); Cain v. Vigman, C.A. No. CV-83-5674-AWT (C.D. Ca.). Defend class action and related action by trustees of liquidated broker-dealers against a company and two officers and directors, alleging that the defendants and the broker-dealers engaged in a manipulation by, among other things, issuing false corporate reports and press releases concerning new products.

Spillane v. G.T. Greater Europe Fund, et al., C.A. No. C-95-4012 DLJ (M.D. Ca.). Defend closed-end mutual fund and investment adviser in class action securities fraud

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action seeking to set aside special meeting regarding shareholder vote on open-ending the fund based on allegedly false and misleading proxy materials.

Steinberg v. Thomas Gill, et al., C.A. No. 17165 (Chancery Ct., Del.). Defend class actions arising out of grant of stock options to senior management.

Stepak v. Aetna Life and Casualty Company, et al., C.A. No. H-90-886 PCD (D. Conn.). Defend outside director in class action alleging Section 10(b) claims under the 1934 Act based on insurance company s accounting practices. Sved, Stanley v. PolyMedica Corp., et al. C.A. No. 03-11270-RCL. Defend executive officers in securities class actions alleging that defendants improper accounting of advertising expenses resulted in need to restate earnings.

Stock Exchanges Options Trading Antitrust Litigation, C.A. No. M-21-79 (RCC) MDL #1283 (S.D.NY.). Defend client in an action against five stock exchanges and a number of specialists and market makers on those exchanges alleging a conspiracy to prevent multiple listing of options on the various exchanges.

Tarlov (Landy) v. PaineWebber Cash Fund, Inc., C.A. No. B80-260(WWE) (D. Conn.); Glassman v. PaineWebber Cash Fund, Inc., C.A. No. B-82-363 (D. Conn.). Defend action challenging investment fund s disclosures and seeking recovery of allegedly excessive fees under Section 36(b) of the 1940 Act.

Think New Ideas, Inc., Consolidated Securities Litigation. C.A. No. 98 CIV. 6809 (SHS) (S.D.N.Y.). Defend public company and three of its officers in consolidated class actions alleging violation of the federal securities laws.

Thorman v. Reynolds, et al., C.A. No. 98-304 SLR (D. Del.) Defend class action and derivative lawsuits alleging proxy violations in connection with shareholder rejection of proposed bank acquisition.

Thorman v. Reynolds, C.A. No. 98-304 (D. Del.); C.A. No. 16414 (Chancery Ct., Del.). Defend broker dealer in private securities class action alleging breach of fiduciary duty and proxy rule violations.

Three Bridges Inv. Group v. Liberty Allstar Equity Fund, et al., C.A. No. 88-573Y (D. Mass.). Defend class action alleging misrepresentations in a prospectus concerning repayment of an underwriting fee and payment of excessive advisory fees.

Tri-Star Farms, Ltd. v. Marconi plc, C.A. No. 01-1259 (W.D. Pa). Defend client in shareholders class action alleging securities fraud under Section 10 of the Securities Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5.

Valder v. Prudential Securities, Inc., C.A. No. 97-644-CV-T-30A (M.D. Fla.). Defend Prudential Securities against allegations it did not properly disclose interest rate terms regarding margin accounts brought by plaintiffs who sought to represent a class of persons who had margin account debit balances over a certain amount.

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WCT Securities Litigation, C.A. No. C-94-6524-JMI (BQRx) (C.D. Ca). Defend WCT Communications in securities class action.

Werbowsky v. American Waste Services, Inc.; Goldman Sachs & Co.; PaineWebber Incorporated; Ronald E. Klingle; Darrell D. Wilson; Charles Boryenance; Bruce P. Chapnick; George M. Adams; Harry L. Crouse; James A. Johnson; and F. Oliver Nicklin, Jr., C.A. No. 4:92 CV 1580 (N.D. Oh.). Defend underwriters in securities law claim relating to initial public offering. Winick, M.D., v. General Electric Co., P.L.C., et al., C.A. No. 99-1130 (W.D. Pa, consolidated with No. 99-781). Defend class actions arising out of grant of stock options to senior management.

World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. Initial Public Offering Securities Litigation, C.A. 01 Civ. 10972 (SAS) (S.D.N.Y.). Represent issuer and director/officer defendants in class action litigation by purchasers of shares in issuer s initial public offering.