BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY WAREHOUSE CORP BCF (last ticker on record)
CIK 718916Its SEC filings (opens in a new tab)
- Restatement
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
- 1
- Newest began Apr 2005
- Largest fall in its shares
- —
- None of 95% on record
- Law firms
- 29
- Linked to 5 or more companies
- Lawyers
- 3
- Linked to 5 or more companies
What happened
- Said its accounts could not be relied on (Item 4.02)Form 8-K/A (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.
- Carlsmith BallFirst linked Nov 2011 · Named in a filing · 9 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.16× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.68×
- Dinsmore & ShohlFirst linked Nov 2011 · Named in a filing · 96 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.64× · Went dark 0.24× · 95% wipeout 0.64×
- Foulston Siefkin LLPFirst linked Nov 2011 · Named in a filing · 20 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.41× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Hinckley Allen & SnyderFirst linked Nov 2011 · Named in a filing · 62 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.41× · Went dark 0.38× · 95% wipeout 0.51×
- HINKLE HENSLEY SHANOR & MARTINFirst linked Nov 2011 · Named in a filing · 5 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.99× · Went dark 3.09× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- K&L GatesFirst linked Nov 2011 · Named in a filing · 723 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.06× · Went dark 1.35× · 95% wipeout 1.18×
- McGrath North Mullin & KratzFirst linked Nov 2011 · Named in a filing · 18 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.03× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.62×
- McGuireWoods LLPFirst linked Nov 2011 · Named in a filing · 358 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.97× · Went dark 0.85× · 95% wipeout 1.11×
- Nelson MullinsFirst linked Nov 2011 · Named in a filing · 301 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.50× · Went dark 0.48× · 95% wipeout 0.88×
- Nyemaster Goode, P.C.First linked Nov 2011 · Named in a filing · 20 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.67× · Went dark 1.20× · 95% wipeout 0.88×
- Snell & WilmerFirst linked Nov 2011 · Named in a filing · 244 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.34× · Went dark 1.19× · 95% wipeout 1.38×
- Verrill DanaFirst linked Nov 2011 · Named in a filing · 24 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.34× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.38×
- Vogel Law FirmFirst linked Nov 2011 · Named in a filing · 6 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.00× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.94×
- WRIGHT, LINDSEY & JENNINGSFirst linked Nov 2011 · Named in a filing · 10 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.00× · Went dark 1.90× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PCFirst linked Oct 2006 · Named in a filing · 149 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.72× · Went dark 1.18× · 95% wipeout 1.15×
- Foley & LardnerFirst linked Oct 2006 · Named in a filing · 498 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.00× · Went dark 0.71× · 95% wipeout 1.02×
- Shook Hardy & BaconFirst linked Oct 2006 · Named in a filing · 35 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.07× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.76×
- Kirkland & EllisFirst linked Feb 2006 · Named in a filing · 1,686 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.98× · Went dark 0.17× · 95% wipeout 0.87×
- Blank RomeFirst linked Oct 2006 · Text search only · 348 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.04× · Went dark 0.79× · 95% wipeout 1.36×
- Cahill Gordon & ReindelFirst linked Oct 2006 · Text search only · 598 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.03× · Went dark 0.18× · 95% wipeout 0.77×
- Day Berry & HowardFirst linked Oct 2006 · Text search only · 61 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.89× · Went dark 0.35× · 95% wipeout 0.81×
- Haynes and BooneFirst linked Oct 2006 · Text search only · 353 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.03× · Went dark 0.56× · 95% wipeout 0.84×
- Latham & Watkins LLPFirst linked Oct 2006 · Text search only · 2,667 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.98× · Went dark 0.31× · 95% wipeout 1.10×
- Pitney HardinFirst linked Oct 2006 · Text search only · 49 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.46× · Went dark 0.38× · 95% wipeout 1.07×
- Shearman & SterlingFirst linked Oct 2006 · Text search only · 2,649 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.21× · Went dark 0.13× · 95% wipeout 0.87×
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLPFirst linked Oct 2006 · Text search only · 2,607 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.15× · Went dark 0.19× · 95% wipeout 0.85×
- Squire Sanders (US)First linked Oct 2006 · Text search only · 199 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.88× · Went dark 0.98× · 95% wipeout 1.13×
- Hughes Hubbard & ReedFirst linked Feb 2006 · Text search only · 121 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.17× · Went dark 0.21× · 95% wipeout 1.26×
- Phillips Nizer LLPFirst linked Feb 2006 · Text search only · 45 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.98× · Went dark 1.85× · 95% wipeout 0.83×
| Name | First linked | How it is known | Linked companies | SEC/DOJ scrutiny | Went dark | 95% wipeout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsmith Ball | Nov 2011 | Named in a filing | 9 | 1.16 | 0.00 | 1.68 |
| Dinsmore & Shohl | Nov 2011 | Named in a filing | 96 | 0.64 | 0.24 | 0.64 |
| Foulston Siefkin LLP | Nov 2011 | Named in a filing | 20 | 0.41 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Hinckley Allen & Snyder | Nov 2011 | Named in a filing | 62 | 0.41 | 0.38 | 0.51 |
| HINKLE HENSLEY SHANOR & MARTIN | Nov 2011 | Named in a filing | 5 | 1.99 | 3.09 | 0.00 |
| K&L Gates | Nov 2011 | Named in a filing | 723 | 1.06 | 1.35 | 1.18 |
| McGrath North Mullin & Kratz | Nov 2011 | Named in a filing | 18 | 1.03 | 0.00 | 0.62 |
| McGuireWoods LLP | Nov 2011 | Named in a filing | 358 | 0.97 | 0.85 | 1.11 |
| Nelson Mullins | Nov 2011 | Named in a filing | 301 | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.88 |
| Nyemaster Goode, P.C. | Nov 2011 | Named in a filing | 20 | 0.67 | 1.20 | 0.88 |
| Snell & Wilmer | Nov 2011 | Named in a filing | 244 | 1.34 | 1.19 | 1.38 |
| Verrill Dana | Nov 2011 | Named in a filing | 24 | 1.34 | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| Vogel Law Firm | Nov 2011 | Named in a filing | 6 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.94 |
| WRIGHT, LINDSEY & JENNINGS | Nov 2011 | Named in a filing | 10 | 0.00 | 1.90 | 0.00 |
| Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC | Oct 2006 | Named in a filing | 149 | 0.72 | 1.18 | 1.15 |
| Foley & Lardner | Oct 2006 | Named in a filing | 498 | 1.00 | 0.71 | 1.02 |
| Shook Hardy & Bacon | Oct 2006 | Named in a filing | 35 | 1.07 | 0.00 | 1.76 |
| Kirkland & Ellis | Feb 2006 | Named in a filing | 1,686 | 0.98 | 0.17 | 0.87 |
| Blank Rome | Oct 2006 | Text search only | 348 | 1.04 | 0.79 | 1.36 |
| Cahill Gordon & Reindel | Oct 2006 | Text search only | 598 | 1.03 | 0.18 | 0.77 |
| Day Berry & Howard | Oct 2006 | Text search only | 61 | 0.89 | 0.35 | 0.81 |
| Haynes and Boone | Oct 2006 | Text search only | 353 | 1.03 | 0.56 | 0.84 |
| Latham & Watkins LLP | Oct 2006 | Text search only | 2,667 | 0.98 | 0.31 | 1.10 |
| Pitney Hardin | Oct 2006 | Text search only | 49 | 1.46 | 0.38 | 1.07 |
| Shearman & Sterling | Oct 2006 | Text search only | 2,649 | 1.21 | 0.13 | 0.87 |
| Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | Oct 2006 | Text search only | 2,607 | 1.15 | 0.19 | 0.85 |
| Squire Sanders (US) | Oct 2006 | Text search only | 199 | 0.88 | 0.98 | 1.13 |
| Hughes Hubbard & Reed | Feb 2006 | Text search only | 121 | 1.17 | 0.21 | 1.26 |
| Phillips Nizer LLP | Feb 2006 | Text search only | 45 | 0.98 | 1.85 | 0.83 |
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.
- Joshua N. KorffKirkland & EllisFirst linked Jul 2011 · Named in a filing · 107 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.65× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.43×
- Christopher A. KitchenKirkland & EllisFirst linked Aug 2011 · Text search only · 25 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.05× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.81×
- John A. TripodoroCahill Gordon & ReindelFirst linked Oct 2006 · Text search only · 36 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.68× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.29×
| Name | First linked | How it is known | Linked companies | SEC/DOJ scrutiny | Went dark | 95% wipeout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua N. KorffKirkland & Ellis | Jul 2011 | Named in a filing | 107 | 0.65 | 0.00 | 1.43 |
| Christopher A. KitchenKirkland & Ellis | Aug 2011 | Text search only | 25 | 1.05 | 0.00 | 0.81 |
| John A. TripodoroCahill Gordon & Reindel | Oct 2006 | Text search only | 36 | 0.68 | 0.00 | 0.29 |