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Sacramento Theatre Company presents A Sense of Place: Reflections, Recollections and Ruminations on a Sacramento Life. This one-man/ one-night only performance on October 25th will feature Joe Genshlea, a multiple award-winning litigator and Sacramento native, who will share his personal recollections of growing up in the state capital.

Sponsorship and VIP reservations are available by calling Kim Kaplan at 916-446-7501 EXT. 109. For more information and ticket prices, log onto The Sacramento Theatre Company’s website, www.sactheatre.org, or call the STC box office at 916-443-6722 or 1-888-4-STC-TIX.

Download: NutraCea Securities Offering.pdf

Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation firm, represented NutraCea, a world leader in stabilized rice bran or SRB, technology and nutrient research, based in Phoenix, Arizona, with the agreements to sell securities to selected institutional investors for approximately $20 million.

The offering was made pursuant to the Form S-3 shelf registration filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). NutraCea expects to utilize the net proceeds for general corporate operations, working capital for future acquisitions, and strategic investments opportunities. Shareholders Chris Chediak and associate Mike De Angelis of the firm’s corporate and securities group, assisted NutraCea with the securities offerings and SEC filing.

Weintraub Genshlea Chediak is Sacramento’s leading business and litigation law firm with one of the largest corporate practices in the region. Major practice areas include litigation, real estate, corporate, securities, banking, intellectual property, licensing and distribution, nonprofit law, entertainment, labor and employment, fiduciary abuse, tax, trusts and estates.

Shareholder Scott Hervey was quoted in Bob Shallit’s column for his generous donations of “walk-on” roles in television and movie productions all in support of Women Escaping a Violent Environment (WEAVE). In reference to the event he stated, “Bring your checkbook as this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

The San Francisco Daily Journal
April 8, 2008
By John Roemer, Daily Journal Staff Writer

Shareholder Lizbeth “Beth” West is quoted in this article about the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmation of the Los Angeles District Court judge’s decision to declare Jarek Molski a vexatious litigant. Mr. Molski, a Woodland Hills paraplegic who uses a wheelchair, has filed over 400 lawsuits over disability access against California businesses.

LizBeth West criticized these types of lawsuits by individuals such as Mr. Molski, as they are motivated by attorney fees and statutory damages for hyper technical violations of the ADA law. She stated, “Plaintiffs can go in almost in a private regulatory role and subject businesses to great economic hardship.”

California Lawyer
April 2008
Edited By Jeanette Borzo

Shareholder Ed Corey is quoted in this article on the increase in elder financial abuse claims in California. He stated, “elder financial abuse is one the fastest-growing ’emerging’ practice areas in the state.”

Download: Central Valley Fund Source Logistics Press Release.pdf

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 31, 2008 –Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation firm, represented the Central Valley Fund, a private investment fund with offices in Davis and Fresno, California, with a preferred stock investment of approximately $2.75 million in Source Holding Delaware, LLC. The investment was used to assist management in expanding the company’s shipping and storage logistics operations.

Source Holding Delaware, LLC based in Los Angeles provides logistics solutions for the storage and freight handling needs for Mexican and Latin American consumer products manufacturers exporting product throughout the United States. The company also utilizes a network of warehouses to assist in logisitcs. The Central Valley Fund was established by the principals of Gael Partners, LLC to finance later stage growth through mezzanine and prefered equity investments. It focuses on making investments in California’s Central Valley and throughout the state.

Shareholder Chris Chediak and associate Jeff Pietsch of the firm’s corporate and securities group assisted the Central Valley Fund with the investment. “We are pleased to work with our client Central Valley Fund to expand their investments and reach into the Los Angeles market,” said Chris Chediak.

Weintraub Genshlea Chediak is Sacramento’s leading business and litigation law firm with one of the largest corporate practices in the region. Major practice areas include litigation, real estate, corporate, securities, banking, intellectual property, licensing and distribution, nonprofit law, entertainment, labor and employment, fiduciary abuse, tax, trusts and estates.

Download: Central Valley Fund Ultra Gro LLC Press Release.pdf

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 12, 2008 –Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation firm, represented the Central Valley Fund, a private investment fund with offices in Davis and Fresno, California, with a mezzanine investment of approximately $3.35 million in Ultra Gro, LLC. The investment was used to fund a buyout of the family-owned company by a management team intent on maintaining and growing the business.

Ultra Gro, LLC based in Madera, California, formulates, blends, and distributes liquid agricultural fertilizers customized for a diverse group of crop growers, primarily in the Central San Joaquin Valley. The Central Valley Fund was established by the principals of Gael Partners, LLC to finance later stage growth through mezzanine and prefered investments. It focuses on making investments in California’s Central Valley and throughout the state (www.centralvalleyfund.com).

Shareholders Chris Chediak and Mike De Angelis of the firm’s corporate and securities group assisted the Central Valley Fund with the investment. “We are pleased to assist the Central Valley Fund with their investment and mission of continued growth in California’s Central Valley,” said Chris Chediak.

Weintraub Genshlea Chediak is Sacramento’s leading business and litigation law firm with one of the largest corporate practices in the region. Major practice areas include litigation, real estate, corporate, securities, banking, intellectual property, licensing and distribution, nonprofit law, entertainment, labor and employment, fiduciary abuse, tax, trusts and estates.