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)
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)
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)
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)
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)