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Feb 9, 2010	19:40	Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP, Representing Shareholders of Rentech, Inc., Announces There are 20 Days Remaining to Move for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff -- RTK
		Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP announces that all persons or entities who purchased the securities of Rentech, Inc. ("Rentech" or the "Company") (AMEX:RTK) between February 8, 2008 and December 15, 2009, inclusive (the "Class Period"), have only 20 days until the March 1, 2010, deadline to move the Court to serve as Lead Plaintiff in the securities fraud class action lawsuit. The case filed by Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP, Ben-Ami v. Rentech, Inc., et al., No. 09‑cv‑09555-GHK, has been assigned to the Honorable George H. King, United States District Judge for the Central District of California.  continued...
Feb 9, 2010	11:15	Law Offices Bernard M. Gross, P.C. Filed a Class Action Lawsuit Against Toyota Motor Corporation -- TM
		Law Offices Bernard M. Gross, P.C. commenced a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court, Central District of California, Western Division, 10cv00922, on behalf of all persons who acquired the publicly traded securities of Toyota Motor Corporation ("Toyota" or the "Company"), including the American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") of Toyota, between August 4, 2009 and February 2, 2010, inclusive (the "Class Period"), against Toyota and certain of its officers and/or directors for violations of the 1934 Act. These claims are asserted against Toyota and certain of its officers and/or directors who made materially false and misleading statements during the Class Period in press releases, analyst conference calls, and filings with the SEC. The action is pending before the Honorable Dale S. Fischer. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than 60 days from February 8, 2010. Any member of the purported class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of its choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, please contact plaintiff's counsel, Deborah R. Gross or Susan R. Gross at 866-561-3600 or 215-561-3600 or via email at debbie@bernardmgross.com or susang@bernardmgross.com. A copy of the complaint can be viewed on the Law Offices Bernard M. Gross, P.C. website at www.bernardmgross.com.   continued...
Feb 5, 2010	15:57	Kirby McInerney LLP Wins City of New York and New York Counties' Affirmative Summary Judgment in Medicaid Fraud Case Against 11 Generic Drug Manufacturers: Court Finds That Defendants Knowingly Reported Fictitious List Prices on Which Medicaid Reimbursements Were Based
		The Honorable Patti Saris of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted the City of New York and New York Counties' motion for summary judgment against 11 pharmaceutical manufacturers in In Re: Pharmaceutical Industry Wholesale Price Litigation on January 27th. The decision states that the defendants violated New York Social Services Law Section 145-b by knowingly reporting fictitious prices on which Medicaid reimbursements were based.  continued...
Feb 4, 2010	18:54	Pomerantz Law Firm Investigating Claims on Behalf of Investors in Koss Corporation
		Pomerantz Haudek Grossman & Gross LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Koss Corporation ("Koss" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:KOSS) during the period of July 12, 2005 to December 21, 2009 (the "Class Period".)  continued...
Feb 4, 2010	18:51	Pomerantz Law Firm Investigating Claims on Behalf of Investors in Allied Capital Corporation
		Pomerantz Haudek Grossman & Gross LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Allied Capital Corporation ("Allied" or the "Company") (NYSE:ALD). Those who purchased and still hold shares of common stock are advised to contact Teresa Webb at 888-476-6529 or 212-661-1100 or tlwebb@pomlaw.com.  continued...
Feb 4, 2010	18:50	Pomerantz Firm Reminds Investors of Kohlberg Capital Corporation of Upcoming Deadline -- KCAP
		Investors of Kohlberg Capital Corporation ("Kohlberg" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:KCAP) are reminded that March 1, 2010 is the deadline to request that the Court appoint them as Lead Plaintiff in the class action. Pomerantz Haudek Grossman & Gross LLP (www.pomerantzlaw.com) ("Pomerantz") filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, against the Company and certain of its top officers and directors. The action (10-cv-0080) was filed on behalf of purchasers of the securities of the Company between March 16, 2009 and December 24, 2009 inclusive, (the "Class Period"). The Complaint alleges violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder.  continued...
Feb 4, 2010	18:44	Pomerantz Law Firm Investigating Claims on Behalf of Investors in IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
		Pomerantz Haudek Grossman & Gross LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. ("IDEXX" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:IDXX).  continued...
Feb 3, 2010	17:55	Holzer Holzer & Fistel, LLC Announces Investigation Into Purchase of Home Diagnostics, Inc.
		Holzer Holzer & Fistel, LLC is investigating whether directors of Home Diagnostics, Inc. ("Home Diagnostics" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:HDIX) complied with their fiduciary duties in approving the proposed buyout of the Company by Nipro Corporation. According to Home Diagnostics' announcement, its shareholders will receive $11.50 per share. The investigation seeks to determine, among other things, whether the consideration to be paid to Home Diagnostics shareholders is fair and adequate.  continued...
Feb 2, 2010	12:36	Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Investigating Possible Securities Law Violations at IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
		Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating reports of possible securities laws violations by IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. ("IDXX"), a developer, manufacturer and distributor of products for veterinary, and food and water testing markets. On January 29, 2010, IDEXX Laboratories fell $5.48, or 9.4%, and closed at $52.49 after the company disclosed an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission into possible violations by the company of Section 5 of the FTC act. The company announced that the Commission was "conducting an investigation to determine whether IDEXX is engaging in unfair competition in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act, through pricing our marketing policies for Companion Animals products or services". The Company further announced that "based upon our preliminary discussions with the commission, we believe they are looking at certain aspects of our U.S. distributor agreements and our in-clinic combination tests for feline retrovirus".  continued...
Feb 2, 2010	11:47	Holzer Holzer & Fistel, LLC Announces Investigation Into Purchase of Comsys IT Partners Inc.
		Holzer Holzer & Fistel, LLC is investigating whether directors of Comsys IT Partners Inc. ("Comsys" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:CITP) complied with their fiduciary duties in approving the proposed buyout of the Company by Manpower, Inc. According to Comsys's announcement, its shareholders will receive $17.65 per share. The investigation seeks to determine, among other things, whether the consideration to be paid to Comsys shareholders is fair and adequate.  continued...
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