Schoengold Sporn Laitman & Lometti is a leading securities fraud law firm that specializes in the representation of individuals, Taft-Hartley pension and benefit funds and other Institutional Investors in securities fraud class and derivative litigation.

The following list links to recent press release information regarding noteworthy case settlements.

$2.0 Billion Settlement By J.P. Morgan Chase, Bringing New Settlement Total To $6 Billion In WorldCom Suit (2005)

$30 Million Cash Settlement Approved In Westar Energy Suit

$35.9 Million Cash Partial Settlement In PNC Financial Suit (2005)

2.65 Billion Record Partial Settlement Reached In WorldCom Suit (2004)

$39 Million Cash Settlement Approved In Nicor Suit (2004)

Recent Settlements

· In re Nicor, Inc. Securities Litigation, 02-CV-5168 (N.D. Ill.)
July 9, 2004 - $39 million cash settlement
(Sole Lead Counsel)

· In re Westar Energy, Inc. Securities Litigation, 03-CV-4003 (D. Kansas)
September 1, 2005 - $30 million cash settlement
(Sole Lead Counsel)

· In re PNC Finacial Services Group, Inc. Securities Litigation, 02-CV-271(W.D. Penn.)
April 12, 2007 - $46.675 million recovery
(Co-lead Counsel)

· In re SPX Corp. Securities Litigation, 3:04-CV-99 (W.D.N.C.)
April 13, 2007 - $10 million cash settlement
(Sole Lead Counsel)

Client Resources

· Map Management, LLC
MAP Management, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor providing services to Individuals, multi-employer Taft-Hartley plans, Corporate Pension plans, Estates, and Foundations. By offering fixed fee arrangements, MAP provides unbiased and independent opinions, as well as helpful recommendations and education. Through a very personal process, MAP will develop a portfolio and a plan for your investments that is individualized to
your needs.

· HGK Asset Management
Since 1983, HGK Asset Management has been making the right decisions for investors in conservative fixed income and value equity portfolios. With about $3 billion currently under its management and more than 80 client relationships, HGK has expanded its original business that specialized in Taft-Hartley benefit and pension funds to include corporate pension, institutional and individual investment accounts.