BIOMET INC BMET (last ticker on record)
CIK 351346Its SEC filings (opens in a new tab)
- Delisting notice (not a red flag)
- Restatement
- SEC/DOJ scrutiny
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 2017
- Largest fall in its shares
- —
- None of 95% on record
- Law firms
- 17
- Linked to 5 or more companies
- Lawyers
- 15
- Linked to 5 or more companies
What happened
- 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)
- 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)
- Delisting notice (Item 3.01)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- Delisting notice (Item 3.01)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)
- Delisting notice (Item 3.01)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.
- White & CaseFirst linked Jun 2015 · Named in a filing · 907 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.04× · Went dark 0.33× · 95% wipeout 0.91×
- Hogan Lovells US LLPFirst linked Apr 2015 · Named in SEC correspondence · 487 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.96× · Went dark 0.26× · 95% wipeout 0.85×
- Gunster Yoakley & StewartFirst linked Apr 2013 · Named in a filing · 45 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.42× · Went dark 0.39× · 95% wipeout 0.36×
- Reed SmithFirst linked Apr 2013 · Named in a filing · 487 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.15× · Went dark 0.77× · 95% wipeout 1.13×
- Ropes & GrayFirst linked Apr 2012 · Named in SEC correspondence · 914 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.98× · Went dark 0.14× · 95% wipeout 0.92×
- Edwards Angell Palmer & DodgeFirst linked May 2008 · Named in a filing · 76 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.83× · Went dark 0.66× · 95% wipeout 1.38×
- Taft Stettinius & HollisterFirst linked May 2008 · Named in a filing · 94 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.64× · Went dark 0.31× · 95% wipeout 0.69×
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & HamiltonFirst linked Jan 2007 · Named in SEC correspondence · 741 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.31× · Went dark 0.12× · 95% wipeout 0.76×
- Simpson Thacher & BartlettFirst linked Jan 2007 · Named in SEC correspondence · 1,396 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.28× · Went dark 0.11× · 95% wipeout 0.92×
- Kirkland & EllisFirst linked Aug 2004 · Named in SEC correspondence · 1,686 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.98× · Went dark 0.17× · 95% wipeout 0.87×
- Ice MillerFirst linked Sep 1994 · Named in SEC correspondence · 112 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.19× · Went dark 0.21× · 95% wipeout 0.93×
- Shearman & SterlingFirst linked Apr 2013 · Text search only · 2,649 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.21× · Went dark 0.13× · 95% wipeout 0.87×
- Morgan LewisFirst linked Jul 2012 · Text search only · 1,028 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.18× · Went dark 0.31× · 95% wipeout 1.02×
- Cahill Gordon & ReindelFirst linked May 2008 · Text search only · 598 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.03× · Went dark 0.18× · 95% wipeout 0.77×
- Hogan & HartsonFirst linked May 2008 · Text search only · 390 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.03× · Went dark 0.30× · 95% wipeout 1.18×
- Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.First linked May 2008 · Text search only · 995 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.46× · Went dark 0.37× · 95% wipeout 0.80×
- Sommer & Barnard PCFirst linked May 2008 · Text search only · 15 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.76× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.69×
| Name | First linked | How it is known | Linked companies | SEC/DOJ scrutiny | Went dark | 95% wipeout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White & Case | Jun 2015 | Named in a filing | 907 | 1.04 | 0.33 | 0.91 |
| Hogan Lovells US LLP | Apr 2015 | Named in SEC correspondence | 487 | 0.96 | 0.26 | 0.85 |
| Gunster Yoakley & Stewart | Apr 2013 | Named in a filing | 45 | 1.42 | 0.39 | 0.36 |
| Reed Smith | Apr 2013 | Named in a filing | 487 | 1.15 | 0.77 | 1.13 |
| Ropes & Gray | Apr 2012 | Named in SEC correspondence | 914 | 0.98 | 0.14 | 0.92 |
| Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge | May 2008 | Named in a filing | 76 | 0.83 | 0.66 | 1.38 |
| Taft Stettinius & Hollister | May 2008 | Named in a filing | 94 | 1.64 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton | Jan 2007 | Named in SEC correspondence | 741 | 1.31 | 0.12 | 0.76 |
| Simpson Thacher & Bartlett | Jan 2007 | Named in SEC correspondence | 1,396 | 1.28 | 0.11 | 0.92 |
| Kirkland & Ellis | Aug 2004 | Named in SEC correspondence | 1,686 | 0.98 | 0.17 | 0.87 |
| Ice Miller | Sep 1994 | Named in SEC correspondence | 112 | 1.19 | 0.21 | 0.93 |
| Shearman & Sterling | Apr 2013 | Text search only | 2,649 | 1.21 | 0.13 | 0.87 |
| Morgan Lewis | Jul 2012 | Text search only | 1,028 | 1.18 | 0.31 | 1.02 |
| Cahill Gordon & Reindel | May 2008 | Text search only | 598 | 1.03 | 0.18 | 0.77 |
| Hogan & Hartson | May 2008 | Text search only | 390 | 1.03 | 0.30 | 1.18 |
| Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. | May 2008 | Text search only | 995 | 1.46 | 0.37 | 0.80 |
| Sommer & Barnard PC | May 2008 | Text search only | 15 | 2.76 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
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.
- Morton A. PierceDewey BallantineFirst linked Jun 2015 · Named in a filing · 54 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.94× · Went dark 0.40× · 95% wipeout 0.34×
- Mary E. AlcockCleary Gottlieb Steen & HamiltonFirst linked Apr 2014 · Named in a filing · 15 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 3.51× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.06×
- Jeffrey D. KarpfCleary Gottlieb Steen & HamiltonFirst linked Sep 2012 · Named in SEC correspondence · 35 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.58× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.42×
- Arthur H. KohnCleary Gottlieb Steen & HamiltonFirst linked Jul 2012 · Named in a filing · 55 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.10× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.92×
- Helena K. GrannisCleary Gottlieb Steen & HamiltonFirst linked Apr 2012 · Named in SEC correspondence · 29 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 3.15× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.17×
- Craig B. BrodCleary Gottlieb Steen & HamiltonFirst linked May 2008 · Named in a filing · 41 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.03× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.55×
- Sang Jin HanCleary Gottlieb Steen & HamiltonFirst linked May 2008 · Named in a filing · 6 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.71× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Theodore A. PetoKirkland & EllisFirst linked May 2008 · Named in a filing · 5 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.07× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Caroline B. GottschalkSimpson Thacher & BartlettFirst linked Jan 2007 · Named in SEC correspondence · 18 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.56× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Gary I. HorowitzSimpson Thacher & BartlettFirst linked Jan 2007 · Named in SEC correspondence · 53 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.39× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.76×
- Robert P. DavisCleary Gottlieb Steen & HamiltonFirst linked Jan 2007 · Named in SEC correspondence · 16 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 3.67× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.53×
- Robert M. HaywardKirkland & EllisFirst linked Aug 2004 · Named in SEC correspondence · 38 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.78× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.19×
- Stephen J. HackmanIce MillerFirst linked Sep 1994 · Named in SEC correspondence · 12 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.31× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.54×
- Gary RothsteinMorgan LewisFirst linked Jul 2012 · Text search only · 8 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 3.19× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.94×
- Robert J. RaymondCleary Gottlieb Steen & HamiltonFirst linked Jul 2012 · Text search only · 24 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.86× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
| Name | First linked | How it is known | Linked companies | SEC/DOJ scrutiny | Went dark | 95% wipeout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton A. PierceDewey Ballantine | Jun 2015 | Named in a filing | 54 | 1.94 | 0.40 | 0.34 |
| Mary E. AlcockCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton | Apr 2014 | Named in a filing | 15 | 3.51 | 0.00 | 1.06 |
| Jeffrey D. KarpfCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton | Sep 2012 | Named in SEC correspondence | 35 | 2.58 | 0.00 | 1.42 |
| Arthur H. KohnCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton | Jul 2012 | Named in a filing | 55 | 2.10 | 0.00 | 0.92 |
| Helena K. GrannisCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton | Apr 2012 | Named in SEC correspondence | 29 | 3.15 | 0.00 | 1.17 |
| Craig B. BrodCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton | May 2008 | Named in a filing | 41 | 2.03 | 0.00 | 0.55 |
| Sang Jin HanCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton | May 2008 | Named in a filing | 6 | 1.71 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Theodore A. PetoKirkland & Ellis | May 2008 | Named in a filing | 5 | 2.07 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Caroline B. GottschalkSimpson Thacher & Bartlett | Jan 2007 | Named in SEC correspondence | 18 | 1.56 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Gary I. HorowitzSimpson Thacher & Bartlett | Jan 2007 | Named in SEC correspondence | 53 | 1.39 | 0.00 | 0.76 |
| Robert P. DavisCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton | Jan 2007 | Named in SEC correspondence | 16 | 3.67 | 0.00 | 0.53 |
| Robert M. HaywardKirkland & Ellis | Aug 2004 | Named in SEC correspondence | 38 | 1.78 | 0.00 | 1.19 |
| Stephen J. HackmanIce Miller | Sep 1994 | Named in SEC correspondence | 12 | 1.31 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Gary RothsteinMorgan Lewis | Jul 2012 | Text search only | 8 | 3.19 | 0.00 | 0.94 |
| Robert J. RaymondCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton | Jul 2012 | Text search only | 24 | 0.86 | 0.00 | 0.00 |