WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan 22, 2001 — The Law
Office of Leo W. Desmond (http://www.SecuritiesAttorney.com
) today announced that securities actions requesting class action
certification have been initiated in various courts alleging
violations of federal and/or state securities laws on behalf of
purchasers of the following securities for the following class
periods or that the Law Office of Leo W. Desmond is conducting an
investigation of the following corporations:
New Era of Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:NEON - news) 10/18/00 to 11/21/00
Atchison Casting Corporation (NYSE:FDY - news) 01/08/98 to 11/03/00
VA Linux Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:LNUX - news) 12/09/99 to 12/06/00
Hamilton Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:HABK - news) 04/21/98 to 12/22/00
No class has yet been certified in the above actions. Until a
class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you
retain one. If you purchased stock during the class period, you
have a right to become involved in an action as a plaintiff.
If you were a purchaser of the common stock of any company
listed above during the class period and want to discuss your legal
rights, you may call the Law Office of Leo W. Desmond who will,
without obligation or cost to you, attempt to answer your questions
and concerns. You may contact the Law Office of Leo W. Desmond at
2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 204, West Palm Beach, Florida
33409, by calling toll free at 888/337-6663, by email at
Info@SecuritiesAttorney.com or by visiting its website at
http://www.SecuritiesAttorney.com. Additionally, the Law Office of
Leo W. Desmond is available to answer questions relating to any
other securities-related matter involving investor losses.
Florida Bar Required Disclosure: “The hiring of a lawyer is an
important decision that should not be based solely upon
advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written
information about our qualifications and experience.” The above
mentioned firm may or may not be already involved in the specific
matters listed above.