Securities
KMKSC attorneys have represented clients alleged to have violated securities regulations, as well as clients hurt by the improper activitiesof others involving securities. Common types of representation are:
Securities Class Actions. These often involve great expense and can include complaints seeking vast damages. Frequently alleged breaches of the securities laws affect multiple investors with common interests. KMKSC attorneys have represented both defendants and investors and have acted as both lead and local co-counsel in a number of securities class actions. In addition to its wealth of securities litigation experience, KMKSC offers cutting edge expertise in the emerging law of electronic discovery that has become a critical facet of securities litigation and arbitration involving large institutions.
Securities Arbitration: The investment industry has historically required most investors to sign agreements that render arbitration compulsory. KMKSC has achieved significant results for defendants and investors in a number of arbitration proceedings. A major factor in our success is our knowledge of the particular evidentiary and procedural nuances of arbitration advocacy as opposed to courtroom representation. Our experience also helps us determine whether the prevailing circumstances allow litigation in spite of the existence of the arbitration agreement.
Stakeholder Actions: KMKSC also undertakes actions for stakeholders concerning corporate control, shareholder rights and officer/executive actions; representing both claimants and defendants. Shareholder derivative actions often arise as a result of perceived improper use of corporate assets by executives or officers, actions contrary to fiduciary duty by such insiders and misuse of proxy voting rights or other actions related to the direction of the company and its assets. KMKSC attorneys include a past Vice-Chair of the ABA Class and Derivative Actions Subcommittee.