Securities Action Seeking Class Action Certification Filed

28 September 1999

Securities Action Seeking Class Action Certification Filed

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--Sept. 27, 1999--The Desmond Law Firm today announced that securities actions requesting class action certification have been initiated in various courts alleging violations of federal and/or state securities laws on behalf of purchasers of the following securities -- (OTC:TMRT) (AMEX:USL) (AMEX:UAI) -- for the following class periods:


Republic Services, Inc. 01/28/99 to 08/28/99
2TheMart.Com Inc. (OTC:TMRT)                      01/19/99 to 08/26/99
Day Runner, Inc. 10/20/98 to 08/31/99
U.S. Liquids, Inc. (AMEX:USL)                     05/12/98 to 08/25/99
Champion Enterprises, Inc. 03/30/99 to 07/29/99
Stewart Enterprises, Inc. 12/15/98 to 08/12/99
ATEC Group, Inc. 10/12/98 to 05/19/99
Unistar Financial Service Corp. (AMEX:UAI)        10/15/98 to 07/20/99

    No class has yet been certified in the above actions. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. If you purchased stock during the class period, you have a right to become involved in an action as a plaintiff.
    If you were a purchaser of the common stock or call options of any company listed above during the class period and want to discuss your legal rights, you may call The Desmond Law Firm who will, without obligation or cost to you, attempt to answer your questions and concerns. You may contact The Desmond Law Firm at 2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 204, West Palm Beach, Florida 33409, by calling toll free at 888/337-6663, by email at Info@SecuritiesAttorney.com or by visiting its website at http://www.SecuritiesAttorney.com. Additionally, The Desmond Law Firm is available to answer questions relating to any other securities-related matter involving investor losses.

    Florida Bar Required Disclosure: "The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience." The above mentioned firm may or may not be already involved in the specific matters listed above.