Law Offices of Charles J. Piven, P.A. Announces Lawsuit on Behalf of Former Employees of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce -- BCM


BALTIMORE, Aug. 24, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Law Offices Of Charles J. Piven, P.A. today announced that a lawsuit was commenced on behalf of former employees of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ("CIBC") (NYSE:BCM) who invested through CIBC Co-Invest Fund and/or CIBC Employee Private Equity Fund since in or about 2000.

The case is pending in Delaware Chancery Court and demands that CIBC ESC Management turn over certain books and records.

If you are a former employee of CIBC (or any of its subsidiaries) who invested through CIBC Co-Invest Fund and/or CIBC Employee Private Equity Fund since in or about 2000 and want to discuss your legal rights, you may e-mail or call Law Offices Of Charles J. Piven, P.A. who will, without obligation or cost to you, attempt to answer your questions. Charles J. Piven has been involved in securities litigation for approximately 20 years. You may contact Law Offices Of Charles J. Piven, P.A. at The World Trade Center-Baltimore, 401 East Pratt Street, Suite 2525, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, by email at hoffman@pivenlaw.com or by calling 410/986-0036.

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