BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC BRCD (last ticker on record)
CIK 1009626Its SEC filings (opens in a new tab)
- Restatement
- SEC/DOJ scrutiny
- Restructuring
- Delisting notice (not a red flag)
These figures describe clients, not conduct. A lawyer or firm can serve many companies that later had trouble for reasons that have nothing to do with their work, and nothing here says any lawyer or firm did anything wrong.
- Red flags
- 3
- Newest began Nov 2017
- Largest fall in its shares
- —
- None of 95% on record
- Law firms
- 9
- Linked to 5 or more companies
- Lawyers
- 12
- Linked to 5 or more companies
What happened
- Debt accelerated (Item 2.04)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- Delisting notice (Item 3.01)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- Exit or disposal costs (Item 2.05)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- An SEC release names it, an officer or its stockSEC release (opens in a new tab)
- An SEC release names it, an officer or its stockSEC release (opens in a new tab)
- A filing mentions cooperating with the SECForm 8-K/A (opens in a new tab)
- An SEC release names it, an officer or its stockSEC release (opens in a new tab)
- SEC enforcement releaseSEC release (opens in a new tab)
- An SEC release names it, an officer or its stockSEC release (opens in a new tab)
- An SEC release names it, an officer or its stockSEC release (opens in a new tab)
- A filing mentions cooperating with the SECForm 10-Q (opens in a new tab)
- Said its accounts could not be relied on (Item 4.02)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- Delisting notice (Item 3.01)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- Debt accelerated (Item 2.04)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- Debt accelerated (Item 2.04)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- Delisting notice (Item 3.01)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- A filing mentions a formal order of investigationForm 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- Said its accounts could not be relied on (Item 4.02)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- A filing mentions cooperating with the SECForm 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- Said its accounts could not be relied on (Item 4.02)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- Said its accounts could not be relied on (Item 4.02)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
An SEC release can name a company’s officer, or its stock as what a scheme sold or moved, so the company may be the victim. Each link goes to what to read.
Law firms
The ratios are about all the companies linked to each one, this one included: how many had that outcome, as a multiple of what comparable companies show. 1.00 means no more than expected.
- Latham & Watkins LLPFirst linked Nov 2017 · Named in a filing · 2,667 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.98× · Went dark 0.31× · 95% wipeout 1.10×
- Paul HastingsFirst linked Apr 2016 · Named in SEC correspondence · 768 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.98× · Went dark 0.72× · 95% wipeout 1.09×
- Cooley LLPFirst linked Aug 2008 · Named in SEC correspondence · 1,634 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.71× · Went dark 0.44× · 95% wipeout 1.24×
- Heller EhrmanFirst linked Aug 2008 · Named in SEC correspondence · 256 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.00× · Went dark 0.76× · 95% wipeout 0.96×
- Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiFirst linked May 1999 · Named in SEC correspondence · 1,468 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.09× · Went dark 0.60× · 95% wipeout 1.42×
- LEONARD, STREET AND DEINARDFirst linked Jun 2010 · Text search only · 37 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.05× · Went dark 0.60× · 95% wipeout 0.46×
- Shearman & SterlingFirst linked Jun 2010 · Text search only · 2,649 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.21× · Went dark 0.13× · 95% wipeout 0.87×
- Davis PolkFirst linked Oct 2006 · Text search only · 1,694 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.26× · Went dark 0.06× · 95% wipeout 1.02×
- Baker & McKenzieFirst linked Mar 2002 · Text search only · 587 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.07× · Went dark 0.72× · 95% wipeout 1.00×
| Name | First linked | How it is known | Linked companies | SEC/DOJ scrutiny | Went dark | 95% wipeout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latham & Watkins LLP | Nov 2017 | Named in a filing | 2,667 | 0.98 | 0.31 | 1.10 |
| Paul Hastings | Apr 2016 | Named in SEC correspondence | 768 | 0.98 | 0.72 | 1.09 |
| Cooley LLP | Aug 2008 | Named in SEC correspondence | 1,634 | 0.71 | 0.44 | 1.24 |
| Heller Ehrman | Aug 2008 | Named in SEC correspondence | 256 | 1.00 | 0.76 | 0.96 |
| Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | May 1999 | Named in SEC correspondence | 1,468 | 1.09 | 0.60 | 1.42 |
| LEONARD, STREET AND DEINARD | Jun 2010 | Text search only | 37 | 1.05 | 0.60 | 0.46 |
| Shearman & Sterling | Jun 2010 | Text search only | 2,649 | 1.21 | 0.13 | 0.87 |
| Davis Polk | Oct 2006 | Text search only | 1,694 | 1.26 | 0.06 | 1.02 |
| Baker & McKenzie | Mar 2002 | Text search only | 587 | 1.07 | 0.72 | 1.00 |
Lawyers
The ratios are about all the companies linked to each one, this one included: how many had that outcome, as a multiple of what comparable companies show. 1.00 means no more than expected.
- Anthony J. RichmondLatham & Watkins LLPFirst linked Nov 2017 · Named in a filing · 29 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.99× · Went dark 0.77× · 95% wipeout 2.51×
- Rob R. CarlsonPaul HastingsFirst linked Apr 2016 · Named in SEC correspondence · 8 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.00× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.47×
- Steven J. TonsfeldtVENTURE LAW GROUPFirst linked Sep 2008 · Named in SEC correspondence · 23 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.38× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.39×
- Nancy H. WojtasCooley LLPFirst linked Aug 2008 · Named in SEC correspondence · 26 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.00× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.58×
- Bradley L. FinkelsteinWilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiFirst linked Oct 2006 · Named in SEC correspondence · 41 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.62× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.78×
- John E. AguirreWilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiFirst linked Jun 2006 · Named in SEC correspondence · 11 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.70× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Katharine A. MartinWilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiFirst linked Jun 2006 · Named in SEC correspondence · 37 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.38× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.14×
- John T. SheridanWilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiFirst linked Mar 1999 · Named in a filing · 37 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.51× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.41×
- Stephen M. QuinlivanLEONARD, STREET AND DEINARDFirst linked Jun 2010 · Text search only · 11 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.64× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.15×
- Jeffrey S. CannonFRESHMAN, MARANTZ, ORLANSKI, COOPER & KLEINFirst linked Dec 2006 · Text search only · 9 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.15× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Kyle C. KrpataWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLPFirst linked Oct 2006 · Text search only · 20 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.31× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.07×
- David S. ThomasFirst linked May 2006 · Text search only · 9 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.15× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
| Name | First linked | How it is known | Linked companies | SEC/DOJ scrutiny | Went dark | 95% wipeout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony J. RichmondLatham & Watkins LLP | Nov 2017 | Named in a filing | 29 | 0.99 | 0.77 | 2.51 |
| Rob R. CarlsonPaul Hastings | Apr 2016 | Named in SEC correspondence | 8 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.47 |
| Steven J. TonsfeldtVENTURE LAW GROUP | Sep 2008 | Named in SEC correspondence | 23 | 1.38 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Nancy H. WojtasCooley LLP | Aug 2008 | Named in SEC correspondence | 26 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 1.58 |
| Bradley L. FinkelsteinWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Oct 2006 | Named in SEC correspondence | 41 | 1.62 | 0.00 | 0.78 |
| John E. AguirreWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Jun 2006 | Named in SEC correspondence | 11 | 1.70 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Katharine A. MartinWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Jun 2006 | Named in SEC correspondence | 37 | 1.38 | 0.00 | 1.14 |
| John T. SheridanWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Mar 1999 | Named in a filing | 37 | 1.51 | 0.00 | 1.41 |
| Stephen M. QuinlivanLEONARD, STREET AND DEINARD | Jun 2010 | Text search only | 11 | 1.64 | 0.00 | 1.15 |
| Jeffrey S. CannonFRESHMAN, MARANTZ, ORLANSKI, COOPER & KLEIN | Dec 2006 | Text search only | 9 | 2.15 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Kyle C. KrpataWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Oct 2006 | Text search only | 20 | 1.31 | 0.00 | 1.07 |
| David S. Thomas | May 2006 | Text search only | 9 | 2.15 | 0.00 | 0.00 |