EBAY INC EBAY (last ticker on record)
CIK 1065088Its SEC filings (opens in a new tab)
- SEC/DOJ scrutiny
- Restructuring
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
- 2
- Newest began Oct 2026
- Largest fall in its shares
- —
- None of 95% on record
- Law firms
- 13
- Linked to 5 or more companies
- Lawyers
- 23
- Linked to 5 or more companies
What happened
- Exit or disposal costs (Item 2.05)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- Exit or disposal costs (Item 2.05)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- A Justice Department statement names it, an officer or its stockJustice Department (opens in a new tab)
- Exit or disposal costs (Item 2.05)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- A filing mentions a grand jury subpoenaForm 10-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.
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLPFirst linked Jul 2025 · Named in a filing · 127 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.28× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.91×
- Morrison & FoersterFirst linked May 2021 · Named in SEC correspondence · 825 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.17× · Went dark 0.55× · 95% wipeout 1.15×
- Sidley AustinFirst linked Mar 2010 · Named in SEC correspondence · 1,210 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.30× · Went dark 0.14× · 95% wipeout 0.93×
- Baker & McKenzieFirst linked Aug 2009 · Named in a filing · 587 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.07× · Went dark 0.72× · 95% wipeout 1.00×
- Latham & Watkins LLPFirst linked Aug 2009 · Named in a filing · 2,667 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.98× · Went dark 0.31× · 95% wipeout 1.10×
- Sullivan & CromwellFirst linked Aug 2002 · Named in a filing · 1,047 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.40× · Went dark 0.15× · 95% wipeout 0.69×
- Cooley LLPFirst linked Mar 1999 · Named in a filing · 1,634 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.71× · Went dark 0.44× · 95% wipeout 1.24×
- Fenwick & West LLPFirst linked Jul 1998 · Named in a filing · 443 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.95× · Went dark 0.21× · 95% wipeout 1.23×
- Wachtell Lipton Rosen & KatzFirst linked Apr 2015 · Text search only · 889 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.31× · Went dark 0.07× · 95% wipeout 0.59×
- Bartlit BeckFirst linked Aug 2002 · Text search only · 21 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.94× · Went dark 2.39× · 95% wipeout 2.27×
- Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLPFirst linked Aug 2002 · Text search only · 350 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.17× · Went dark 0.81× · 95% wipeout 1.52×
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPFirst linked Aug 2002 · Text search only · 1,125 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.23× · Went dark 0.20× · 95% wipeout 0.96×
- Kirkland & EllisFirst linked Aug 2002 · Text search only · 1,686 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.98× · Went dark 0.17× · 95% wipeout 0.87×
| Name | First linked | How it is known | Linked companies | SEC/DOJ scrutiny | Went dark | 95% wipeout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP | Jul 2025 | Named in a filing | 127 | 1.28 | 0.00 | 0.91 |
| Morrison & Foerster | May 2021 | Named in SEC correspondence | 825 | 1.17 | 0.55 | 1.15 |
| Sidley Austin | Mar 2010 | Named in SEC correspondence | 1,210 | 1.30 | 0.14 | 0.93 |
| Baker & McKenzie | Aug 2009 | Named in a filing | 587 | 1.07 | 0.72 | 1.00 |
| Latham & Watkins LLP | Aug 2009 | Named in a filing | 2,667 | 0.98 | 0.31 | 1.10 |
| Sullivan & Cromwell | Aug 2002 | Named in a filing | 1,047 | 1.40 | 0.15 | 0.69 |
| Cooley LLP | Mar 1999 | Named in a filing | 1,634 | 0.71 | 0.44 | 1.24 |
| Fenwick & West LLP | Jul 1998 | Named in a filing | 443 | 0.95 | 0.21 | 1.23 |
| Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz | Apr 2015 | Text search only | 889 | 1.31 | 0.07 | 0.59 |
| Bartlit Beck | Aug 2002 | Text search only | 21 | 0.94 | 2.39 | 2.27 |
| Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP | Aug 2002 | Text search only | 350 | 1.17 | 0.81 | 1.52 |
| Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Aug 2002 | Text search only | 1,125 | 1.23 | 0.20 | 0.96 |
| Kirkland & Ellis | Aug 2002 | Text search only | 1,686 | 0.98 | 0.17 | 0.87 |
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.
- Jacqueline A. MarinoFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLPFirst linked Jul 2025 · Named in a filing · 5 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.00× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Sarah K. SolumDavis PolkFirst linked Jul 2025 · Named in a filing · 44 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.07× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.57×
- John HensleyMorrison & FoersterFirst linked Feb 2023 · Named in a filing · 18 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.72× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.01×
- Scott LesmesMorrison & FoersterFirst linked May 2021 · Named in SEC correspondence · 19 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.29× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.88×
- Eric S. HaueterSidley AustinFirst linked Jun 2011 · Named in SEC correspondence · 18 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.61× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Joseph M. YaffeSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLPFirst linked Aug 2009 · Named in a filing · 13 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.75× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.92×
- Jodie M. BourdetCooley LLPFirst linked Apr 2006 · Named in a filing · 35 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.60× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 2.00×
- Alison S. ResslerSullivan & CromwellFirst linked Aug 2002 · Named in a filing · 37 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.84× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.02×
- Virginia C. EdwardsCooley LLPFirst linked Dec 1999 · Named in a filing · 11 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.94× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.93×
- Keith A. FlaumCooley LLPFirst linked Sep 1999 · Named in a filing · 25 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.78× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Kenneth L. GuernseyCooley LLPFirst linked Mar 1999 · Named in a filing · 51 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.56× · Went dark 0.49× · 95% wipeout 1.38×
- Michael J. SullivanCooley LLPFirst linked Mar 1999 · Named in a filing · 12 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.91× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.93×
- Jeffrey R. VetterFenwick & West LLPFirst linked Sep 1998 · Named in a filing · 82 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.20× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.31×
- TYLER R. COZZENSFenwick & West LLPFirst linked Sep 1998 · Named in a filing · 5 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.35× · Went dark 7.04× · 95% wipeout 2.55×
- Matthew P. QuilterFenwick & West LLPFirst linked Jul 1998 · Named in a filing · 10 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.10× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.15×
- ANDREW R. BROWNSTEINWachtell Lipton Rosen & KatzFirst linked Apr 2015 · Text search only · 117 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.36× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.49×
- David A. KatzWachtell Lipton Rosen & KatzFirst linked Apr 2015 · Text search only · 108 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.44× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.70×
- David K. LamWachtell Lipton Rosen & KatzFirst linked Apr 2015 · Text search only · 110 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.17× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.52×
- Edward D. HerlihyWachtell Lipton Rosen & KatzFirst linked Apr 2015 · Text search only · 148 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.03× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.43×
- Gary D. GerstmanSidley AustinFirst linked Jun 2011 · Text search only · 13 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.74× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.91×
- Sharon R. FlanaganSidley AustinFirst linked Jun 2011 · Text search only · 23 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.06× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.54×
- Karen E. EberleLatham & Watkins LLPFirst linked Aug 2009 · Text search only · 5 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.33× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Robert A. KoenigLatham & Watkins LLPFirst linked Aug 2009 · Text search only · 20 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.05× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.41×
| Name | First linked | How it is known | Linked companies | SEC/DOJ scrutiny | Went dark | 95% wipeout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline A. MarinoFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP | Jul 2025 | Named in a filing | 5 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sarah K. SolumDavis Polk | Jul 2025 | Named in a filing | 44 | 1.07 | 0.00 | 1.57 |
| John HensleyMorrison & Foerster | Feb 2023 | Named in a filing | 18 | 0.72 | 0.00 | 1.01 |
| Scott LesmesMorrison & Foerster | May 2021 | Named in SEC correspondence | 19 | 2.29 | 0.00 | 0.88 |
| Eric S. HaueterSidley Austin | Jun 2011 | Named in SEC correspondence | 18 | 1.61 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Joseph M. YaffeSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | Aug 2009 | Named in a filing | 13 | 2.75 | 0.00 | 0.92 |
| Jodie M. BourdetCooley LLP | Apr 2006 | Named in a filing | 35 | 0.60 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
| Alison S. ResslerSullivan & Cromwell | Aug 2002 | Named in a filing | 37 | 1.84 | 0.00 | 1.02 |
| Virginia C. EdwardsCooley LLP | Dec 1999 | Named in a filing | 11 | 1.94 | 0.00 | 0.93 |
| Keith A. FlaumCooley LLP | Sep 1999 | Named in a filing | 25 | 1.78 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Kenneth L. GuernseyCooley LLP | Mar 1999 | Named in a filing | 51 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 1.38 |
| Michael J. SullivanCooley LLP | Mar 1999 | Named in a filing | 12 | 1.91 | 0.00 | 1.93 |
| Jeffrey R. VetterFenwick & West LLP | Sep 1998 | Named in a filing | 82 | 1.20 | 0.00 | 1.31 |
| TYLER R. COZZENSFenwick & West LLP | Sep 1998 | Named in a filing | 5 | 2.35 | 7.04 | 2.55 |
| Matthew P. QuilterFenwick & West LLP | Jul 1998 | Named in a filing | 10 | 2.10 | 0.00 | 1.15 |
| ANDREW R. BROWNSTEINWachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz | Apr 2015 | Text search only | 117 | 1.36 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| David A. KatzWachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz | Apr 2015 | Text search only | 108 | 1.44 | 0.00 | 0.70 |
| David K. LamWachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz | Apr 2015 | Text search only | 110 | 1.17 | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Edward D. HerlihyWachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz | Apr 2015 | Text search only | 148 | 1.03 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| Gary D. GerstmanSidley Austin | Jun 2011 | Text search only | 13 | 2.74 | 0.00 | 0.91 |
| Sharon R. FlanaganSidley Austin | Jun 2011 | Text search only | 23 | 2.06 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Karen E. EberleLatham & Watkins LLP | Aug 2009 | Text search only | 5 | 1.33 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Robert A. KoenigLatham & Watkins LLP | Aug 2009 | Text search only | 20 | 1.05 | 0.00 | 0.41 |