On behalf of a major investment management firm, we conducted a privileged independent investigation into whistleblower allegations of investor harm due to cell formula errors in a valuation model, as well as subsequent allegations of retaliation. Presented findings to the board of directors and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The SEC subsequently determined not to recommend an enforcement action by the Commission against the firm.
Section 11 damages computation for direct listings
In September 2021, the Ninth Circuit ruled in Pirani v. Slack Technologies, Inc.[1] (Slack) that Section 11 liability applies to direct listing shares. This...