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Welcome to The Shareholders Foundation. We are an investor advocacy group. Our goal is to help investors find answers and options involving investments which are involved in some form of legal action. This website was designed to help you find the news, case, and case investigation information affecting your investments.

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September 2, 2010
Cogent, Inc. Investor Files Lawsuit Against 3M Takeover
Case
An investor of Cogent, Inc. (NASDAQ:COGT) filed a lawsuit in State Court against members of the board of directors of Cogent over alleged breaches of fiduciary duty arising out of the attempt to sell Cogent too cheaply to 3M.
Wesco Financial Corporation Investor Files Lawsuit Against Buyout
Case
An investor of Wesco Financial Corporation (, AMEX:WSC) filed a lawsuit in State Court against members of the board of directors of Wesco Finanical alleging breaches of fiduciary duty arising out of the attempt to sell Wesco Financial too cheaply to Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway.
DG FastChannel, Inc. Under Investor Investigation
Investigation
An investigation on behalf of investors of DG FastChannel Inc. (NASDAQ:DGIT) over possible violations of Federal Securities Laws by DG FastChannel in connection with its stock price drop of more than 40% was announced.
Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. Under Investor Investigation
Investigation
An Investigation on behalf of investors of Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. (NYSE:SKH) over possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of the law by certain officers and directors at Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. was announced.
Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Investor Files Lawsuit Alleging Securities Laws Violations
Case
An investor filed a lawsuit on behalf of all persons who purchased or acquired Corinthian Colleges, Inc. (NASDAQ:COCO) securities during the period from October 30, 2007 through including August 19, 2010, over alleged violations of Federal Securities Laws by Corinthian Colleges.

Cogent, Inc. Investor Files Lawsuit Against 3M Takeover
An investor of Cogent, Inc. (NASDAQ:COGT) filed a lawsuit in State Court against members of the board of directors of Cogent over alleged breaches of fiduciary duty arising out of the attempt to sell Cogent too cheaply to 3M.

An investor of Cogent, Inc. (NASDAQ:COGT) filed a lawsuit in State Court against members of the board of directors of Cogent over alleged breaches of fiduciary duty arising out of the attempt to sell Cogent too cheaply to 3M.

According to the complaint the plaintiff alleges that the defendants breached their fiduciary duty in connection with the attempt to sell Cogent to 3M at an unfair price through an unfair process. On Monday, August 30, 2010, 3M and Cogent announced that 3M will acquire Cogent pursuant to an all cash offer. Under the terms of the agreement, Cogent stockholders will receive cash of $10.50 in exchange for each share of Cogent common stock. The proposed transaction has an aggregate value of approximately $943...

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DG FastChannel, Inc. Under Investor Investigation
An investigation on behalf of investors of DG FastChannel Inc. (NASDAQ:DGIT) over possible violations of Federal Securities Laws by DG FastChannel in connection with its stock price drop of more than 40% was announced.

An investigation on behalf of investors of DG FastChannel Inc. (NASDAQ:DGIT) over possible violations of Federal Securities Laws by DG FastChannel in connection with its stock price drop of more than 40% was announced.

DG FastChannel, Inc, located in Irving, Texas, is a provider of digital technology services, which enables the electronic delivery of advertisements, syndicated programs, and video news releases to broadcasters, online publishers and other media outlets. Shares of DG FastChannel Inc. (NASDAQ: DGIT) dropped from $27.52 per share on Friday Aug 27, 2010, to $15.21 per share on Monday, August 30, 2010, after DG FastChannel announced weaker-than-expected revenue for the 2010 third quarter. The investigation by a law...

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Cogent Systems Deal Case 09/01/2010

An investor of Cogent, Inc. (NASDAQ:COGT) filed a lawsuit in State Court against members of the board of directors of Cogent over alleged breaches of fiduciary duty arising out of the attempt to sell Cogent too cheaply to 3M.

According to the complaint the plaintiff alleges that the defendants breached their fiduciary duty in connection with the attempt to sell Cogent to 3M at an unfair price through an unfair process. On Monday, August 30, 2010, 3M and Cogent announced that 3M will acquire Cogent pursuant to an all cash offer. Under the terms of the agreement, Cogent stockholders will receive cash of $10.50 in exchange for each share of Cogent common stock. The proposed...

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New Cases

Wesco Financial Corporation

Wesco Financial Corporation Investor Files Lawsuit Against Buyout
Mergers and Acquisition
AMEX: WSC

Cogent Systems

Cogent, Inc. Investor Files Lawsuit Against 3M Takeover
Mergers and Acquisition
NASDAQ: COGT

Genzyme Corporation

Genzyme Corporation Investor Files Lawsuit Against Board of Directors
Mergers and Acquisition
NASDAQ: GENZ

Corinthian Colleges

Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Investor Files Lawsuit Alleging Securities Laws Violations
Shareholder Class Action
NASDAQ: COCO

Northern Trust Corporation

Northern Trust Corporation Investor Files Lawsuit Alleging Securities Laws Violations
Shareholder Class Action
NASDAQ: NTRS

American Apparel

American Apparel Inc. Investor Lawsuit Alleges Securities Laws Violations
Shareholder Class Action
AMEX: APP

DJSP Enterprises

DJSP Enterprises, Inc Hit by Investor Lawsuit Over Alleged Securities Law Violations
Shareholder Class Action
NASDAQ: DJSP

Diamond Mgt. & Technology Consultants

Diamond Mgt. & Technology Consultants, Inc. investor files lawsuit
Mergers and Acquisition
NASDAQ: DTPI

Market News
Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. Under Investor Investigation - An Investigation on behalf of investors of Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. (NYSE:SKH) over possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of the law by certain officers and directors at Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. was announced. - Sep 2, 2010
DG FastChannel, Inc. Under Investor Investigation - An investigation on behalf of investors of DG FastChannel Inc. (NASDAQ:DGIT) over possible violations of Federal Securities Laws by DG FastChannel in connection with its stock price drop of more than 40% was announced. - Sep 2, 2010
Cogent, Inc. Takeover by 3M Under Investor Investigation - On Monday, August 30, 2010, 3M and Cogent announced that 3M will acquire Cogent pursuant to an all cash offer. Under the terms of the agreement, Cogent stockholders will receive cash of $10.50 in exchange for each share of Cogent common stock. - Sep 1, 2010
NIC, Inc. Faces Investor Investigation - An investigation on behalf of investors in NIC, Inc. (NASDAQ:EGOV) over possible breaches of fiduciary duty in connection with an ongoing investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding improper reporting of business expenses by a former NIC, Inc. officer was announced. - Aug 30, 2010
Wesco Financial Corporation Buyout Subject to Shareholder Investigation - After Berkshire Hathaway announced its intent to takeover the remaining stake of Wesco Financial an investigation on behalf of investors of Wesco Financial Corporation (, AMEX:WSC) concerning possible breaches of fiduciary duty was announced. - Aug 30, 2010
SearchMedia Holdings Limited Under Investor Investigation - An investigation on behalf of investors in SearchMedia Holdings Limited (AMEX:IDI) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws was announced. - Aug 25, 2010
Diamond Mgt. & Technology Consultants, Inc. Board Under Investor Investigation - An investigation on behalf of current investors of Diamond Mgt. & Technology Consultants In (NASDAQ:DTPI) over possible shareholder claims based on breach of fiduciary duty in connection with takeover attempt by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was announced. - Aug 24, 2010
NewAlliance Bancshares, Inc. Board Under Shareholder Investigation - An investigation on behalf of current investors of NewAlliance Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:NAL) concerning potential breaches of fiduciary duty by the NAL board of directors in connection with the announced merger between New Alliance Bancshares, Inc and First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. was announced. - Aug 23, 2010
McAfee, Inc. Shareholder Investigations Concerning Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the MFE Board - Only hours after Intel hit the market with its move into the internet security sector several investigations on behalf of current investors of McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE) concerning potential breaches of fiduciary duty by the MFE board of directors were announced. - Aug 19, 2010
Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Faces Investor Investigations - After Phoenix Technologies announced on Tuesday its takeover by affiliates of Marlin Equity Partners several investigations on behalf of current investors of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:PTEC) concerning potential breaches of fiduciary duty by the PTEC board of directors were announced. - Aug 19, 2010