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SAN DIEGO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 05/17/12 -- Cooley LLP announced today that it was named the #1 top-ranked corporate law firm in San Diego, according to the 12th annual "America's Best Corporate Law Firms" study conducted by Corporate Board Member and FTI Consulting. Cooley was also ranked as the #3 corporate law firm in San Francisco. "We are delighted that directors and GCs in California and beyond so often choose Cooley to be counsel on their most pressing legal matters," said Fred Muto, San Diego-based chair of Cooley's Business department. "We're proud to partner with them. Our attorneys continue to be at the forefront of the most dynamic industry sectors, serving a fascinating mix of startups, major US and international corporations and global giants." Directors and generals counsel cast the votes in the nationwide survey, with each region answering a questio... (more)

CPP Fund Totals $161.6 Billion at 2012 Fiscal Year-End

TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 05/17/12 -- The CPP Fund ended its fiscal year on March 31, 2012 with net assets of $161.6 billion, compared to $148.2 billion at the end of fiscal 2011, which marks a new all-time high for the Fund. The $13.4 billion increase in assets after operating expenses resulted from $9.9 billion in investment income and $3.9 billion in net CPP contributions. The portfolio returned 6.6% for fiscal 2012. "Overall our investment programs delivered a strong performance in fiscal 2012 despite the challenging global equity markets over the past year," said ... (more)

Merger Boosts Expansion in Moving and Storage Industry

VANCOUVER AND KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 05/17/12 -- BigSteelBox and Mission Group have signed a merger agreement to accelerate BigSteelBox's growth in the rapidly expanding moving and storage industry. With 18 locations across Canada, BigSteelBox is gaining market share in the multi-billion dollar industry with its innovative container-based service. Mission Group has developed and sold over $600 million in residential real estate by providing original designs and excellent customer service. Both privately held companies, the merger creates a stronger more diver... (more)

Dundee REIT May 2012 Monthly Distribution

TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 05/17/12 -- DUNDEE REIT (TSX:D.UN) today announced a cash distribution of $0.183 per REIT Unit, Series A for the month of May. The May distribution will be payable on June 15, 2012 to unitholders of record as at May 31, 2012. Dundee REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust and provides high quality, affordable business premises. It is focused on owning, acquiring, leasing and managing mid-sized urban and suburban office and industrial properties. Dundee REIT's portfolio currently consists of approximately 26.7 million... (more)

Two Wood Partners Developments to Receive 2012 PARAGON Awards From National Apartment Association

DALLAS, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 05/17/12 -- Wood Partners, one of the nation's largest and most active multifamily developers, announced today that two of its apartment communities in Dallas have been recognized for their excellence by the National Apartment Association (NAA). The two communities, Alta Henderson and Alta 1900 Lofts, were recognized in the Builders, Owners and Developers category in the prestigious national competition. Alta Henderson was recognized as the Best Community under 150 units and Alta 1900 Lofts was honored as the Best Community over 150 units. Both apar... (more)