Leading Securities Law, Arbitration Authorities Deliver Definitive Source Of Arbitration Awards

(RIVERWOODS, ILL., April 17, 2001) – CCH INCORPORATED (CCH), the nation’s leading provider of securities law and compliance information and software has joined with Securities Arbitration Commentator, Inc. (SAC) to deliver Internet access to the pre-eminent securities and commodities arbitration award library in the industry with the new SAC – CCH Awards Network (SCAN). In partnership with SAC, CCH is now offering professionals fast and easy access to the most authoritative and comprehensive database of arbitration information available, letting you search over 25,000 arbitration awards from numerous active securities and commodities forums.

Pulling together in one single source awards from the National Association of Securities Dealers, New York Stock Exchange, American Arbitration Association, Pacific Stock Exchange, Chicago Board Options Exchange and more, SCAN is the only resource of its kind.

"SAC – CCH Awards Network is an invaluable asset to anyone in the arbitration community who needs anytime access to comprehensive awards information," said CCH Securities Group Publisher Peter Berkery. "There is no doubt that SCAN will save professionals time and money, while allowing you to conduct the most thorough searches possible."

SCAN is also a significant step forward in the distribution of awards information, noted SAC Vice-President Samantha Rabin.

"With SAC – CCH Awards Network, subscribers have secure Internet access to the full text of awards and summaries, seven days a week, 24 hours a day. There’s nothing else like it," said Rabin.

Subscriptions Suited to Your Needs

To ensure that you have fast access to the information you need, two levels of subscriptions to SAC – CCH Awards Network are available on the Internet.

"For those who want it all, the Premier subscription lets you access and search the SCAN library of over 25,000 awards," said Rabin. "Users with more specific needs can opt for the Standard subscription, which provides immediate access to targeted awards."

Pricing and Availability

A special introductory price of $795 for the Premier subscription and $395 a year for the Standard subscription is available.

To order, or for more information on the SAC – CCH Awards Network, contact SAC at 973-761-5880. Information on SCAN, including a product demo, can also be found at www.cchfinancial.com.

For more information on CCH securities products, call 800-449-6435 or visit http://business.cch.com/securities. For more information on SAC products, call 973-761-5880 or visit www.sacarbitration.com.

About CCH INCORPORATED

For more than 67 years, CCH publications have been a must-have for securities law professionals. Over the years, with the increasing complexity of securities laws and growth in the industry, CCH has expanded the authoritative resources, guidance and tools it offers.

Today, CCH is the definitive source for arbitration and compliance tools, delivering powerful software, including SEC Compliance Desktop – a software tool with separate, integrated modules to help users administer stock programs and meet insider reporting requirements, to eliminate time-consuming research, administration and compliance tasks.

CCH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wolters Kluwer North America. The CCH web site can be accessed at www.cch.com. The CCH Business and Finance Group web site can be accessed at http://business.cch.com.

About Securities Arbitration Commentator, Inc.

Securities Arbitration Commentator, Inc. (SAC), Maplewood, NJ, offers products and services for effective case management to practitioners in the highly specialized securities arbitration arena. These include the Commentator newsletter; the SAC Securities Litigation Alert; and complex searches from SAC’s Award Database. For more information, visit www.sacarbitration.com.

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