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DALLAS--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney [ Willie Briscoe ], founder of [ The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC ], and the securities litigation firm of [ Powers Taylor, LLP ] announce that the firms are investigating legal claims against the officers and Board of Directors of Monster Beverage Corporation (aMonstera) (NasdaqGS: MNST) related to potential securities violations between February 23, 2012 and August 9, 2012 (the aClass Perioda).

aRecent revelations about alleged improper business practices and procedures regarding key aspects of Monsteras business and other misleading financial statements have prompted the firms to investigate possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of state law by Monsteras officers and directors. Based on our investigation, we are prepared to pursue litigation to preserve the company and the value of Monster stock for all shareholders,a said shareholder rights attorney Willie Briscoe.

If you are an affected investor and you want to learn more about the lawsuit or join the action, contact Patrick Powers at Powers Taylor, LLP, toll free (877) 728-9607, via e-mail at [ patrick@powerstaylor.com ], or Willie Briscoe at The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, (214) 706-9314, or via email at [ WBriscoe@TheBriscoeLawFirm.com ]. There is no cost or fee to you.

In a recently filed federal class action complaint, Monster and certain of its officers and directors were charged with violating the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Specifically, the complaint alleges that during the Class Period, the defendants misrepresented or failed to disclose: (a) that it was improperly marketing, advertising and promoting its Monster Energy brand energy drinks and (b) as a result, its financial statements were materially false and misleading. After these revelations became known, Monsteras stock price declined dramatically causing substantial losses.

[ The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC ] is a full service business litigation, commercial transaction, and public advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional matters.

[ Powers Taylor, LLP ] is a boutique litigation law firm that handles a variety of complex business litigation matters, including claims of investor and stockholder fraud, shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative suits, and security class actions.