DOW CHEMICAL CO DOW (last ticker on record)
CIK 29915Its SEC filings (opens in a new tab)
- Delisting notice (not a red flag)
- 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 Jan 2025
- Largest fall in its shares
- —
- None of 95% on record
- Law firms
- 12
- Linked to 5 or more companies
- Lawyers
- 11
- 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)
- 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)
- Exit or disposal costs (Item 2.05)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- SEC administrative proceedingSEC order (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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Far more SEC letters than usualSEC letter (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)
- 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)
- SEC administrative proceedingSEC order (opens in a new tab)
- SEC enforcement releaseSEC 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)
- 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.
- Allen Overy Shearman Sterling US LLPFirst linked Mar 2025 · Named in a filing · 52 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.34× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.29×
- Covington & BurlingFirst linked Apr 2021 · Named in a filing · 447 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.07× · Went dark 0.27× · 95% wipeout 0.99×
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPFirst linked Mar 2016 · Named in SEC correspondence · 1,051 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.31× · Went dark 0.27× · 95% wipeout 0.91×
- Willkie FarrFirst linked Nov 2014 · Named in a filing · 539 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.23× · Went dark 0.40× · 95% wipeout 0.84×
- Shearman & SterlingFirst linked Aug 2001 · Named in SEC correspondence · 2,649 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.21× · Went dark 0.13× · 95% wipeout 0.87×
- Mayer BrownFirst linked Oct 1999 · Named in a filing · 680 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.98× · Went dark 0.34× · 95% wipeout 0.94×
- Debevoise & PlimptonFirst linked Apr 2016 · Text search only · 424 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.10× · Went dark 0.14× · 95% wipeout 1.04×
- Simpson Thacher & BartlettFirst linked Apr 2016 · Text search only · 1,396 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.28× · Went dark 0.11× · 95% wipeout 0.92×
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLPFirst linked Apr 2016 · Text search only · 2,607 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.15× · Went dark 0.19× · 95% wipeout 0.85×
- Sidley AustinFirst linked May 2014 · Text search only · 1,210 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.30× · Went dark 0.14× · 95% wipeout 0.93×
- Winston & StrawnFirst linked May 2014 · Text search only · 585 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.18× · Went dark 0.60× · 95% wipeout 1.02×
- Bryan CaveFirst linked Aug 2001 · Text search only · 471 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.09× · Went dark 0.76× · 95% wipeout 0.98×
| Name | First linked | How it is known | Linked companies | SEC/DOJ scrutiny | Went dark | 95% wipeout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Overy Shearman Sterling US LLP | Mar 2025 | Named in a filing | 52 | 0.34 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Covington & Burling | Apr 2021 | Named in a filing | 447 | 1.07 | 0.27 | 0.99 |
| Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Mar 2016 | Named in SEC correspondence | 1,051 | 1.31 | 0.27 | 0.91 |
| Willkie Farr | Nov 2014 | Named in a filing | 539 | 1.23 | 0.40 | 0.84 |
| Shearman & Sterling | Aug 2001 | Named in SEC correspondence | 2,649 | 1.21 | 0.13 | 0.87 |
| Mayer Brown | Oct 1999 | Named in a filing | 680 | 0.98 | 0.34 | 0.94 |
| Debevoise & Plimpton | Apr 2016 | Text search only | 424 | 1.10 | 0.14 | 1.04 |
| Simpson Thacher & Bartlett | Apr 2016 | Text search only | 1,396 | 1.28 | 0.11 | 0.92 |
| Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | Apr 2016 | Text search only | 2,607 | 1.15 | 0.19 | 0.85 |
| Sidley Austin | May 2014 | Text search only | 1,210 | 1.30 | 0.14 | 0.93 |
| Winston & Strawn | May 2014 | Text search only | 585 | 1.18 | 0.60 | 1.02 |
| Bryan Cave | Aug 2001 | Text search only | 471 | 1.09 | 0.76 | 0.98 |
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.
- Kerry S. BurkeCovington & BurlingFirst linked Apr 2021 · Named in a filing · 22 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.90× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.10×
- Sachin KohliWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLPFirst linked Apr 2016 · Named in SEC correspondence · 26 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.82× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Michael J. AielloWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLPFirst linked Mar 2016 · Named in SEC correspondence · 107 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.23× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.75×
- George A. CaseyShearman & SterlingFirst linked Sep 2015 · Named in a filing · 7 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.77× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.80×
- Joel S. KlapermanShearman & SterlingFirst linked Feb 2013 · Named in a filing · 13 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.12× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Richard AlsopShearman & SterlingFirst linked Feb 2013 · Named in SEC correspondence · 24 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.53× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.12×
- Edward S. BestMayer BrownFirst linked Jul 2000 · Named in a filing · 36 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.35× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.69×
- Philip J. NiehoffMayer BrownFirst linked Oct 1999 · Named in a filing · 38 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.68× · Went dark 0.66× · 95% wipeout 0.57×
- Scott J. DavisMayer BrownFirst linked Oct 1999 · Named in a filing · 19 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.16× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.46×
- Brandon Van DykeSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLPFirst linked Apr 2016 · Text search only · 21 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.25× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.45×
- James R. GriffinWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLPFirst linked Apr 2016 · Text search only · 46 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.28× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.67×
| Name | First linked | How it is known | Linked companies | SEC/DOJ scrutiny | Went dark | 95% wipeout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry S. BurkeCovington & Burling | Apr 2021 | Named in a filing | 22 | 1.90 | 0.00 | 1.10 |
| Sachin KohliWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Apr 2016 | Named in SEC correspondence | 26 | 1.82 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Michael J. AielloWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Mar 2016 | Named in SEC correspondence | 107 | 1.23 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| George A. CaseyShearman & Sterling | Sep 2015 | Named in a filing | 7 | 1.77 | 0.00 | 1.80 |
| Joel S. KlapermanShearman & Sterling | Feb 2013 | Named in a filing | 13 | 2.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Richard AlsopShearman & Sterling | Feb 2013 | Named in SEC correspondence | 24 | 1.53 | 0.00 | 1.12 |
| Edward S. BestMayer Brown | Jul 2000 | Named in a filing | 36 | 1.35 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Philip J. NiehoffMayer Brown | Oct 1999 | Named in a filing | 38 | 1.68 | 0.66 | 0.57 |
| Scott J. DavisMayer Brown | Oct 1999 | Named in a filing | 19 | 1.16 | 0.00 | 0.46 |
| Brandon Van DykeSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | Apr 2016 | Text search only | 21 | 2.25 | 0.00 | 1.45 |
| James R. GriffinWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Apr 2016 | Text search only | 46 | 1.28 | 0.00 | 0.67 |