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FT. LAUDERDALE, FL (MARKET WIRE) Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., a diversified commercial law firm with more than 120 attorneys in 13 Florida offices, New York City and affiliated international offices, announced that five of its attorneys have received promotions to shareholder and senior attorney level in recognition of their professional development, outstanding work and dedication to client service.

U.S. Bank’s parent company told shareholders Tuesday its profit tumbled 47 percent in the third quarter, a continuation of sinking profit levels amid credit losses in its residential mortgage portfolio and hits to its securities holdings. (USB)

The Texas Association of Business on Tuesday pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of providing an unlawful campaign expenditure—putting an end to a six-year investigation of the large, statewide organization.

Saratoga Springs manufacturer Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. has set a date for its annual shareholders meeting and revealed executive salaries in a regulatory filing on Oct. 20.

The current economic slump is expected to increase the number of lawsuits companies face, according to a new litigation trends survey by law firm Fulbright & Jaworski LLP.

U.S. Bank’s parent company told shareholders Tuesday its profit tumbled 47 percent in the third quarter, a continuation of sinking profit levels amid credit losses in its residential mortgage portfolio and hits to its securities holdings. (USB)