AVANTAX, INC. AVTA (last ticker on record)
CIK 1068875Its 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 Oct 2015
- Largest fall in its shares
- —
- None of 95% on record
- Law firms
- 13
- Linked to 5 or more companies
- Lawyers
- 20
- Linked to 5 or more companies
What happened
- 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)
- A filing mentions a Wells noticeForm 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)
- 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)
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.
- Sidley AustinFirst linked Mar 2021 · Named in SEC correspondence · 1,210 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.30× · Went dark 0.14× · 95% wipeout 0.93×
- Haynes and BooneFirst linked Oct 2017 · Named in a filing · 353 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.03× · Went dark 0.56× · 95% wipeout 0.84×
- Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLPFirst linked May 2010 · Named in SEC correspondence · 159 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.92× · Went dark 0.69× · 95% wipeout 0.88×
- Willkie FarrFirst linked Mar 2001 · Named in a filing · 539 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.23× · Went dark 0.40× · 95% wipeout 0.84×
- Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiFirst linked Mar 1999 · Named in a filing · 1,468 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.09× · Went dark 0.60× · 95% wipeout 1.42×
- Perkins CoieFirst linked Aug 1998 · Named in SEC correspondence · 511 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.93× · Went dark 0.27× · 95% wipeout 0.98×
- Olshan Frome Wolosky LLPFirst linked Mar 2021 · Text search only · 390 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.38× · Went dark 0.86× · 95% wipeout 1.22×
- Bogle & Gates P.L.L.C.First linked Mar 2001 · Text search only · 10 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.75× · Went dark 2.13× · 95% wipeout 1.64×
- Fasken MartineauFirst linked Mar 2001 · Text search only · 126 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.03× · Went dark 0.37× · 95% wipeout 0.87×
- Fraser Milner CasgrainFirst linked Mar 2001 · Text search only · 66 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.98× · Went dark 0.18× · 95% wipeout 0.72×
- GARVEY, SCHUBERT & BARERFirst linked Mar 2001 · Text search only · 33 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.26× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.39×
- Ogilvy RenaultFirst linked Mar 2001 · Text search only · 53 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.02× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.56×
- Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLPFirst linked Mar 2001 · Text search only · 117 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.92× · Went dark 1.45× · 95% wipeout 1.16×
| Name | First linked | How it is known | Linked companies | SEC/DOJ scrutiny | Went dark | 95% wipeout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidley Austin | Mar 2021 | Named in SEC correspondence | 1,210 | 1.30 | 0.14 | 0.93 |
| Haynes and Boone | Oct 2017 | Named in a filing | 353 | 1.03 | 0.56 | 0.84 |
| Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP | May 2010 | Named in SEC correspondence | 159 | 0.92 | 0.69 | 0.88 |
| Willkie Farr | Mar 2001 | Named in a filing | 539 | 1.23 | 0.40 | 0.84 |
| Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Mar 1999 | Named in a filing | 1,468 | 1.09 | 0.60 | 1.42 |
| Perkins Coie | Aug 1998 | Named in SEC correspondence | 511 | 0.93 | 0.27 | 0.98 |
| Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP | Mar 2021 | Text search only | 390 | 1.38 | 0.86 | 1.22 |
| Bogle & Gates P.L.L.C. | Mar 2001 | Text search only | 10 | 0.75 | 2.13 | 1.64 |
| Fasken Martineau | Mar 2001 | Text search only | 126 | 1.03 | 0.37 | 0.87 |
| Fraser Milner Casgrain | Mar 2001 | Text search only | 66 | 0.98 | 0.18 | 0.72 |
| GARVEY, SCHUBERT & BARER | Mar 2001 | Text search only | 33 | 1.26 | 0.00 | 1.39 |
| Ogilvy Renault | Mar 2001 | Text search only | 53 | 1.02 | 0.00 | 1.56 |
| Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP | Mar 2001 | Text search only | 117 | 0.92 | 1.45 | 1.16 |
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.
- Jeffrey R. PossWillkie FarrFirst linked Nov 2023 · Named in a filing · 10 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.48× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Beth E. BergSidley AustinFirst linked Mar 2021 · Named in SEC correspondence · 7 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.96× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.99×
- Janice V. SharryHaynes and BooneFirst linked Oct 2017 · Named in a filing · 13 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.00× · Went dark 1.12× · 95% wipeout 2.40×
- Ryan R. CoxHaynes and BooneFirst linked Oct 2017 · Named in a filing · 6 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.11× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.58×
- J. Sue MorganPerkins CoieFirst linked Jan 2016 · Named in a filing · 23 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.16× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.48×
- Andrew BorPerkins CoieFirst linked Sep 2014 · Named in SEC correspondence · 32 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.97× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Michael S. BenHonigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLPFirst linked Nov 2010 · Named in SEC correspondence · 17 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.52× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Jack HelfandWilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiFirst linked Oct 2001 · Named in a filing · 7 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 4.51× · Went dark 3.58× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Jeffrey D. SaperWilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiFirst linked Oct 2001 · Named in a filing · 102 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.24× · Went dark 0.83× · 95% wipeout 1.51×
- LAWRENCE J. STEELELane Powell PCFirst linked Aug 2000 · Named in a filing · 6 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.45× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Glenn J. LuinenburgWILMER, CUTLER & PICKERINGFirst linked May 2000 · Named in a filing · 9 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.24× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.38×
- Drew G. MarkhamWilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiFirst linked Sep 1999 · Named in a filing · 7 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.91× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.27×
- BARRY E. TAYLORWilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiFirst linked Mar 1999 · Named in a filing · 33 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.70× · Went dark 1.36× · 95% wipeout 1.87×
- CRAIG D. NORRISWilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiFirst linked Mar 1999 · Named in a filing · 9 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.38× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Patrick J. SchultheisWilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiFirst linked Mar 1999 · Named in a filing · 38 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.02× · Went dark 0.72× · 95% wipeout 1.39×
- RICHARD C. SOHNPerkins CoieFirst linked Aug 1998 · Named in a filing · 5 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.41× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Paul SassalosPerkins CoieFirst linked Aug 1998 · Named in a filing · 7 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.27× · Went dark 3.26× · 95% wipeout 1.29×
- Stephen M. GrahamOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPFirst linked Aug 1998 · Named in a filing · 21 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.40× · Went dark 0.66× · 95% wipeout 0.55×
- Robert MandellSidley AustinFirst linked Feb 2023 · Text search only · 10 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.15× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.58×
- Elizabeth Gonzalez-SussmanOlshan Frome Wolosky LLPFirst linked Mar 2021 · Text search only · 21 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.00× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.12×
| Name | First linked | How it is known | Linked companies | SEC/DOJ scrutiny | Went dark | 95% wipeout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey R. PossWillkie Farr | Nov 2023 | Named in a filing | 10 | 1.48 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Beth E. BergSidley Austin | Mar 2021 | Named in SEC correspondence | 7 | 1.96 | 0.00 | 0.99 |
| Janice V. SharryHaynes and Boone | Oct 2017 | Named in a filing | 13 | 0.00 | 1.12 | 2.40 |
| Ryan R. CoxHaynes and Boone | Oct 2017 | Named in a filing | 6 | 1.11 | 0.00 | 1.58 |
| J. Sue MorganPerkins Coie | Jan 2016 | Named in a filing | 23 | 1.16 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| Andrew BorPerkins Coie | Sep 2014 | Named in SEC correspondence | 32 | 1.97 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Michael S. BenHonigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP | Nov 2010 | Named in SEC correspondence | 17 | 0.52 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jack HelfandWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Oct 2001 | Named in a filing | 7 | 4.51 | 3.58 | 0.00 |
| Jeffrey D. SaperWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Oct 2001 | Named in a filing | 102 | 1.24 | 0.83 | 1.51 |
| LAWRENCE J. STEELELane Powell PC | Aug 2000 | Named in a filing | 6 | 1.45 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Glenn J. LuinenburgWILMER, CUTLER & PICKERING | May 2000 | Named in a filing | 9 | 2.24 | 0.00 | 1.38 |
| Drew G. MarkhamWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Sep 1999 | Named in a filing | 7 | 1.91 | 0.00 | 1.27 |
| BARRY E. TAYLORWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Mar 1999 | Named in a filing | 33 | 0.70 | 1.36 | 1.87 |
| CRAIG D. NORRISWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Mar 1999 | Named in a filing | 9 | 1.38 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Patrick J. SchultheisWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Mar 1999 | Named in a filing | 38 | 1.02 | 0.72 | 1.39 |
| RICHARD C. SOHNPerkins Coie | Aug 1998 | Named in a filing | 5 | 1.41 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Paul SassalosPerkins Coie | Aug 1998 | Named in a filing | 7 | 2.27 | 3.26 | 1.29 |
| Stephen M. GrahamOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Aug 1998 | Named in a filing | 21 | 0.40 | 0.66 | 0.55 |
| Robert MandellSidley Austin | Feb 2023 | Text search only | 10 | 1.15 | 0.00 | 1.58 |
| Elizabeth Gonzalez-SussmanOlshan Frome Wolosky LLP | Mar 2021 | Text search only | 21 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.12 |