Julia H. Terry Joins Jones Walker's Real Estate Practice

The law firm is pleased to announce that Julia H. Terry has joined the firm as a special counsel in the Real Estate Practice Group. She will practice from the firm's New Orleans office.

Prior to joining Jones Walker, Ms. Terry served as Vice President and Underwriting Counsel for First American Title Insurance Company's National Commercial Services (NCS) Division in Atlanta. read more

Source: Jones Walker

Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. Announces Second Quarter and First Half 2008 Results

Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. , a fast-growing residential real estate developer with a focus on strategically selected Tier II cities in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2008. read more

Source: Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd.

Real Estate Expo Announces Middle East Tour

Real Estate Expo (www.realestateexpo.us) will shift into action in October of 2008 with its Middle East Tour. This international Real Estate Show is currently one of the only venues that offers its participants the opportunity to meet and speak with international investors from the Middle East in these exclusive receptions.

"Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and other Persian Gulf countries flush with oil revenue have taken advantage of falling prices to invest in real estate and financial companies in the U.S. Middle Eastern investors have spent $1.8B this year on commercial property in the U.S., more than other international buyers."-- Real Capital Analytics Inc. read more

Source: Real Estate Expo

Sterling Mining Company and Minco Silver Corporation Agree Not to Proceed with Business Combination

Sterling Mining Company and Minco Silver Corporation ("Minco") today announced they have agreed not to proceed with the business combination previously announced on July, 23, 2008. The Board of Directors of Sterling Mining Company will continue the strategic review process announced on June 4, 2008. read more

Source: Sterling Mining Company