Gerald B. Kline Admitted to the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
The Firm is pleased to announce that in May 2010 Gerald B. Kline was accepted to membership in the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (“FDCC” -- www.thefederation.org). Founded in 1936 and having approximately 1,400 members, the FDCC is an elite group of domestic and international civil suit defense lawyers. Its members are recognized leaders in the legal community who have achieved professional distinction. The FDCC is dedicated to promoting the knowledge, justice, and professionalism of its members as they pursue the course of a balanced judicial system and represent those in need of defense in civil lawsuits. Prospective members undergo a rigorous selection and review process through which only a small percentage of nominees are approved for membership. The Firm congratulates Mr. Kline on this extraordinary accomplishment!
Recent Trends In Indemification Article
In August 2009, Raymond L. Moss and Gerald B. Kline published an article entitled, "Selected Recent Developments in Indemnification and Advancement Rights for Officers, Directors, Investment Managers of Hedge Funds, and Other Related Parties: Who Will Pick Up the Bill and When?".
Practising Law Institute; Securities Arbitration the Market Meltdown Era: Achieving Fairness in Perception and Reality (Volume Two; 2009)
Hedge Hell - Investors who were attracted to Highland Capital’s tough investment style are now feeling a little roughed up.
Forbes, 06/22/2009
By Nathan Vardi
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Firm Successfully Defends Broker Breach of Employment Agreement Claims Initiated by Kirlin Securities, Inc.
After a nineteen day arbitration hearing, an arbitration panel issued an arbitration award on March 18, 2009, that unanimously dismissed all claims by Kirlin against six former brokers who allegedly breached restrictive covenants in employment agreements.
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Firm Defeats Plaintiffs in Corporate Management Dispute
In October 2008, Gerald B. Kline obtained an across-the-board summary judgment order from the Business Court of the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, in a corporate governance shareholder suit filed against his clients. The order dismissed all counts of the minority shareholders' Complaint, including claims of alleged fraud, negligence, misappropriation and waste, breach of fiduciary duty, and corporate mismanagement.
Sims Moss Kline & Davis LLP is an Atlanta-based law firm with significant experience in numerous areas of practice. We are accomplished advocates in both the boardroom and the courtroom, handling sophisticated commercial transactions and complex litigation.
Our clients include leading domestic and foreign multinational corporations, major financial institutions and broker-dealers, investment advisers and investment funds and public and privately-held companies. We serve start-up ventures and individuals as well. Other lawyers and law firms often retain our services themselves and refer their clients to us when conflicts arise.
Practising Law Institute; Securities Arbitration the Market Meltdown Era: Achieving Fairness in Perception and Reality (Volume Two; 2009)
Analysis Tools Now Available for Broker and Client Use Pursuant to NASD IM-2210-6Strategic Financial Solutions, LLC; PerTrac Solutions (Vol. 4, Issue 1; First Quarter 2005)
The U.S. Patriot Act and Related Domestic and International Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, With a Special Focus on Switzerland: Legal and Business ImplicationsPractising Law Institute; Securities Arbitration Handbook (2004 ed.)
New CFTC Flexibility for Hedge Fund ManagersABANA Review (Fall 2003)
The Wall Street Analyst: Rise and Fall of a Rock StarPractising Law Institute; Securities Arbitration Handbook (2002 ed.)
Liability Of Clearing Firms: Traditional And Developing PerspectivesPractising Law Institute; Securities Arbitration Handbook (1998 ed.)
