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In the News

Sims Moss Represents Neeleman JS Holdings in Acquisition of Substantially All of the Assets of Los Angeles-Based Private Jet Company JetSuite Air

Investors in Neeleman JS Holdings include David Neeleman, founder of JetBlue Airlines and founder and CEO of Azul Airlines in Brazil, and Acadia Woods Partners, a New York investment fund that provides seed and growth capital to private companies.  The Sims Moss acquisition team was led by Raymond L. Moss.
JetSuite Acquisition (10/4/10)


Investment Advisers Preparing for Increased NASAA State Regulation Pursuant to Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act

In a recent issue of InvestmentNews, dated August 10, 2010, Gilbert H. Davis was quoted in the article entitled, "Advisers preparing for threshold switch: NASAA."


Gerald B. Kline Admitted to the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel

Sims Moss 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.


Recent Indemification-Trends 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 Overview

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.

Publications

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)

Analysis Tools Now Available for Broker and Client Use Pursuant to NASD IM-2210-6

Strategic 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 Implications

Practising Law Institute; Securities Arbitration Handbook (2004 ed.)

New CFTC Flexibility for Hedge Fund Managers

ABANA Review (Fall 2003)

The Wall Street Analyst: Rise and Fall of a Rock Star

Practising Law Institute; Securities Arbitration Handbook (2002 ed.)

Liability Of Clearing Firms: Traditional And Developing Perspectives

Practising Law Institute; Securities Arbitration Handbook (1998 ed.)