Legal and Law

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against Federal National Mortgage Association concerning possible securities violations related to the Company's offering of 8.25% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series

U.S. District Court Judge Charged With Attempted Aggravated Sexual Abuse and Abusive Sexual Contact

The Securities Law Firm of Shepherd, Smith, Edwards & Kantas LLP, www.sseklaw.com, announced today the filing of several new arbitration claims against Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc. The lawsuits seek damages related to several of Morgan Keegan's

Divestiture Will Preserve Competition for Broadcast Television Spot Advertising in Richmond

The Mexican Supreme Court today voted 8-3 to uphold aMexico City law allowing abortions in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. This ruling ignores the negative impact of abortion on women and is a devastating step toward abortion-on-demand inLatin America.

Attorney General: State Mandates Bible Teaching in Texas Schools

Extendicare Real Estate Investment Trust today said claims made in a lawsuit filed August 21, 2008, in Washington State Court in Seattle, against Extendicare Homes, Inc. and Fir Lane Terrace Convalescent Center, Inc., two wholly owned U.S. based subsidia

Stewart Enterprises, Inc. today announced that its committee of independent directors has retained Goldman, Sachs & Co. as financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP as special legal counsel, in connection with the Board's eva