PineRock has expanded its operations in NewYork City

Greenberg said that if Rohm and Haas fails to compel Dow toclose the deal, Dow could still be liable for damages for thedifference between the deal price and Rohm and Haas' actualstock price. Under the merger agreement, the companies were to close themerger within two business days following final regulatoryapproval, which came on Friday. But in its lawsuit, Rohm said that Dow has refused tocommit to closing at all. Last year, Huntsman Corp (HUN.N) sued Apollo Management'sHexion Specialty Chemicals unit when it tried to cancel its$6.5 billion agreement to buy Huntsman. A Delaware court foundin favor of Huntsman, but the parties later agreed to terminatethe deal in exchange for a $1 billion settlement. Gene Pisasale, senior energy analyst at PNC CapitalAdvisors, which owns Dow shares, said he believes Dow is tryingboth to renegotiate its takeover of Rohm and find a partner forthe collapsed Kuwaiti joint venture to help finance the deal. "I think Andrew Liveris at Dow is going to pull out all thestops to try and save both deals if possible," Pisasale said.

Shares of Rohm and Haas tumbled $8.37 or 12.7 percent to$57.45 on the New York Stock Exchange, while Dow shares fell 5.6percent to $13.53. (Editing by John Wallace and Matthew Lewis) Stocks Mergers & Acquisitions Bonds Stocks Mergers & Acquisitions Bonds. Business Communications Company Adds New Branch, Personnel and Accounts for 2009NEW YORK(Business Wire)Award-winning business communications company, PineRock( http://), announces significant expansion for 2009, additionsto management and creative teams, and an acquisition. Founded in 1996 in Washington, D.C., PineRock has expanded its operations in NewYork City. This enables the firm to service clients more efficiently, and thenew space will serve as the hub for client meetings and events, video, andtraining. "In this challenging economy, we have structured ourselves to offersolutions that will meet our clients strategic, creative and budgetaryobjectives," says Ed Romanoff, PineRock president and CEO.

The firm has acquired Prime Films ( http://), an innovativevideo production company that specializes in web-based deliverables andproduction services. Its founder, Noel Mihalow, joins PineRock as Senior VP,Film/Video, bringing a roster of esteemed clients, including leaders infragrance and cosmetics. The acquisition combines one of the sleekest and most creative video productioncompanies in New York with PineRocks expertise in business communications. Thein-house service enables PineRock to produce web and video media more quicklyand at more competitive prices. Business communications expert Ray Simon joins the company as Senior VicePresident, General Manager During his two-decade career, Mr. Simon has built anexceptional reputation in the business communications industry.