MICROSOFT CORP MSFT (last ticker on record)
CIK 789019Its SEC filings (opens in a new tab)
- 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
- 1
- Newest began Jun 2023
- Largest fall in its shares
- —
- None of 95% on record
- Law firms
- 10
- Linked to 5 or more companies
- Lawyers
- 18
- Linked to 5 or more companies
What happened
- A Justice Department statement names it, an officer or its stockJustice Department (opens in a new tab)
- SEC administrative actionSEC order (opens in a new tab)
- SEC administrative proceedingSEC order (opens in a new tab)
- Far more SEC letters than usualSEC letter (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)
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.
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPFirst linked Nov 2017 · Named in a filing · 500 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.12× · Went dark 0.61× · 95% wipeout 1.08×
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPFirst linked Sep 2010 · Named in a filing · 1,051 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.31× · Went dark 0.27× · 95% wipeout 0.91×
- Simpson Thacher & BartlettFirst linked Nov 2008 · Named in SEC correspondence · 1,396 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.28× · Went dark 0.11× · 95% wipeout 0.92×
- Pietrantoni Mendez & AlvarezFirst linked Sep 2003 · Named in a filing · 17 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.98× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.05×
- Dorsey & Whitney LLPFirst linked Feb 2001 · Named in a filing · 630 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.83× · Went dark 0.73× · 95% wipeout 1.16×
- Perkins CoieFirst linked Nov 1999 · Named in a filing · 511 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.93× · Went dark 0.27× · 95% wipeout 0.98×
- VENTURE LAW GROUPFirst linked May 1997 · Named in a filing · 127 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.32× · Went dark 1.04× · 95% wipeout 1.23×
- Preston Gates & EllisFirst linked Oct 1994 · Named in SEC correspondence · 159 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.36× · Went dark 1.62× · 95% wipeout 1.44×
- Shearman & SterlingFirst linked Apr 2024 · Text search only · 2,649 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.21× · Went dark 0.13× · 95% wipeout 0.87×
- Davis PolkFirst linked Sep 2003 · Text search only · 1,694 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.26× · Went dark 0.06× · 95% wipeout 1.02×
| Name | First linked | How it is known | Linked companies | SEC/DOJ scrutiny | Went dark | 95% wipeout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Nov 2017 | Named in a filing | 500 | 1.12 | 0.61 | 1.08 |
| Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Sep 2010 | Named in a filing | 1,051 | 1.31 | 0.27 | 0.91 |
| Simpson Thacher & Bartlett | Nov 2008 | Named in SEC correspondence | 1,396 | 1.28 | 0.11 | 0.92 |
| Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez | Sep 2003 | Named in a filing | 17 | 1.98 | 0.00 | 1.05 |
| Dorsey & Whitney LLP | Feb 2001 | Named in a filing | 630 | 0.83 | 0.73 | 1.16 |
| Perkins Coie | Nov 1999 | Named in a filing | 511 | 0.93 | 0.27 | 0.98 |
| VENTURE LAW GROUP | May 1997 | Named in a filing | 127 | 1.32 | 1.04 | 1.23 |
| Preston Gates & Ellis | Oct 1994 | Named in SEC correspondence | 159 | 1.36 | 1.62 | 1.44 |
| Shearman & Sterling | Apr 2024 | Text search only | 2,649 | 1.21 | 0.13 | 0.87 |
| Davis Polk | Sep 2003 | Text search only | 1,694 | 1.26 | 0.06 | 1.02 |
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.
- Daniel N. WebbSimpson Thacher & BartlettFirst linked Apr 2024 · Named in SEC correspondence · 23 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.41× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Allison C. HandyPerkins CoieFirst linked Jul 2020 · Named in a filing · 15 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.55× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.60×
- M. Christopher HallPerkins CoieFirst linked Jul 2020 · Named in a filing · 14 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.89× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.08×
- William B. BrentaniSimpson Thacher & BartlettFirst linked Nov 2012 · Named in SEC correspondence · 41 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.03× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.67×
- Glenn M. ReiterSimpson Thacher & BartlettFirst linked Nov 2008 · Named in a filing · 12 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.90× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 2.04×
- William GleesonK&L GatesFirst linked Jul 2006 · Named in a filing · 5 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.92× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Paul T. ShultzFirst linked Sep 2004 · Named in a filing · 136 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.34× · Went dark 0.18× · 95% wipeout 1.49×
- Richard J. SandlerDavis PolkFirst linked Sep 2003 · Named in a filing · 11 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.94× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Timothy S. HearnDorsey & Whitney LLPFirst linked Feb 2001 · Named in a filing · 19 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.75× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.63×
- Faith M. WilsonPerkins CoieFirst linked Nov 1999 · Named in a filing · 9 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.47× · Went dark 1.43× · 95% wipeout 1.93×
- LINDA A. SCHOEMAKERPerkins CoieFirst linked Nov 1999 · Named in a filing · 11 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.53× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.74×
- Gary J. KocherPreston Gates & EllisFirst linked Oct 1999 · Named in a filing · 24 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.28× · Went dark 1.24× · 95% wipeout 1.66×
- Steven A. JensenFirst linked Mar 1999 · Named in a filing · 9 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.39× · Went dark 3.22× · 95% wipeout 1.03×
- Steven J. TonsfeldtVENTURE LAW GROUPFirst linked May 1997 · Named in a filing · 23 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.38× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.39×
- Christopher H. CunninghamPreston Gates & EllisFirst linked Sep 1995 · Named in SEC correspondence · 20 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.38× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.28×
- Mark R. BeattyPreston Gates & EllisFirst linked Jan 1995 · Named in SEC correspondence · 7 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.94× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.87×
- Richard B. DoddPreston Gates & EllisFirst linked Oct 1994 · Named in SEC correspondence · 10 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.39× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Peter R. DouglasFirst linked Oct 2003 · Text search only · 9 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.45× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
| Name | First linked | How it is known | Linked companies | SEC/DOJ scrutiny | Went dark | 95% wipeout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel N. WebbSimpson Thacher & Bartlett | Apr 2024 | Named in SEC correspondence | 23 | 1.41 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Allison C. HandyPerkins Coie | Jul 2020 | Named in a filing | 15 | 0.55 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| M. Christopher HallPerkins Coie | Jul 2020 | Named in a filing | 14 | 1.89 | 0.00 | 1.08 |
| William B. BrentaniSimpson Thacher & Bartlett | Nov 2012 | Named in SEC correspondence | 41 | 1.03 | 0.00 | 0.67 |
| Glenn M. ReiterSimpson Thacher & Bartlett | Nov 2008 | Named in a filing | 12 | 0.90 | 0.00 | 2.04 |
| William GleesonK&L Gates | Jul 2006 | Named in a filing | 5 | 1.92 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Paul T. Shultz | Sep 2004 | Named in a filing | 136 | 1.34 | 0.18 | 1.49 |
| Richard J. SandlerDavis Polk | Sep 2003 | Named in a filing | 11 | 1.94 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Timothy S. HearnDorsey & Whitney LLP | Feb 2001 | Named in a filing | 19 | 0.75 | 0.00 | 0.63 |
| Faith M. WilsonPerkins Coie | Nov 1999 | Named in a filing | 9 | 1.47 | 1.43 | 1.93 |
| LINDA A. SCHOEMAKERPerkins Coie | Nov 1999 | Named in a filing | 11 | 1.53 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Gary J. KocherPreston Gates & Ellis | Oct 1999 | Named in a filing | 24 | 0.28 | 1.24 | 1.66 |
| Steven A. Jensen | Mar 1999 | Named in a filing | 9 | 2.39 | 3.22 | 1.03 |
| Steven J. TonsfeldtVENTURE LAW GROUP | May 1997 | Named in a filing | 23 | 1.38 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Christopher H. CunninghamPreston Gates & Ellis | Sep 1995 | Named in SEC correspondence | 20 | 0.38 | 0.00 | 1.28 |
| Mark R. BeattyPreston Gates & Ellis | Jan 1995 | Named in SEC correspondence | 7 | 0.94 | 0.00 | 0.87 |
| Richard B. DoddPreston Gates & Ellis | Oct 1994 | Named in SEC correspondence | 10 | 0.39 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Peter R. Douglas | Oct 2003 | Text search only | 9 | 1.45 | 0.00 | 0.00 |