Bio
Legal Career
- 2014-2015 Partner, Kirby McInerney LLP
- 2012-2014 Associate, Kirby McInerney LLP
- 2008-2012 Associate, Motley Rice LLC
Areas of Practice
Brandon has a broad background in securities fraud, corporate governance and other complex class action and commercial litigation on behalf of shareholders. He has represented public retirement systems, union pension funds, European investment managers, and other institutional and individual investors before federal, state, and appellate courts throughout the country.Professional Activities and Associations
- New York State Bar Association
- South Carolina Bar Association
Experience
- Wagner v. Third Avenue Management LLC, et al., C.A. No. 12184-VCL (Del. Ch.). Co-lead counsel in derivative action challenging alleged mismanagement of Third Avenue Trust by Third Avenue Management LLC. Settled for $25 million.
- In re Cornerstone Therapeutics Inc. Stockholder Litigation, Cons. C.A. No. 8922-VCG (Del. Ch.). Co-lead counsel in action challenging the acquisition of Cornerstone by Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. Settled for $17.88 million in additional compensation to unaffiliated shareholders.
- In re BP p.l.c. Securities Litigation, Case No. 4:10-md-2185 (S.D. Tex.). Representation of nine European investment managers in individual securities fraud actions pursuant to English law against BP p.l.c. related to the Deepwater Horizon disaster on April 20, 2010.
- Stein v. Match Group, Inc., et al., Case No. 3:16-cv-00549-L (N.D. Tex.). Co-lead counsel in action challenging alleged materially false and misleading statements in the Prospectus and Registration Statement filed by Match Group in connection with its Initial Public Offering.
- Forsythe v. Nantkwest, Inc., et al., Case No. 2:16-cv-03438 (C.D. Cal.). Co-lead counsel in action challenging alleged materially false and misleading statements about the company’s accounting practices and internal controls.
- In re Supreme Industries, Inc. Securities Litigation, Case No. 3:17-cv-143-TLS-MGG (N.D. Ind.). Co-lead counsel in action challenging alleged materially false and misleading statements about the company’s order backlog as proof of strong order activity.
- Crago v. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and the Charles Schwab Corporation, Case No. 3:16-cv-03938-RS (N.D. Cal.). Co-lead counsel in action challenging allegedly false and misleading statements regarding Schwab’s practice of receiving payments for order flow.
- Ross and Parker v. Rhône Capital, L.L.C. et al., Case No. CACE-16-013220 (Cir. Ct. 17th Jud. Dist., Broward Cty., Fla.). Co-lead counsel in action challenging the acquisition of Elizabeth Arden by Revlon.
- Shupak v. Reed, et al., Case No. BC617444 (Cal. Super Ct., Los Angeles Cty.). Derivative action challenging alleged breaches of good faith, loyalty, and candor by officers and directors of Sempra Energy and SoCalGas related to the Porter Ranch/Aliso Canyon gas leak.
- In re Allion Healthcare, Inc. Shareholders Litigation, C.A. No. 5022-CC (Del. Ch.). Co-lead counsel in action challenging a going-private transaction whereby Allion merged with H.I.G. Capital Inc. and a group of Allion stockholders. The action was settled with a $4 million payment to Allion’s unaffiliated shareholders and additional disclosures to shareholders.
- In re RehabCare Group, Inc., Shareholders Litigation, C.A. No. 6197-VCL (Del. Ch.). Co-lead counsel in action challenging the acquisition of RehabCare by Kindred Healthcare, Inc. which resulted in a $2.5 million payment to RehabCare shareholders, modification of the merger agreement, and additional disclosures to shareholders.
- In re Atheros Communications Shareholder Litigation, C.A. No. 6124-VCN (Del. Ch.). Co-lead counsel in action challenging the acquisition of Atheros by Qualcomm Incorporated which resulted in the issuance of a preliminary injunction by the Delaware Court of Chancery delaying the shareholder vote and requiring additional disclosures to shareholders.
- Maric Capital Master Fund, Ltd. v. PLATO Learning, Inc., C.A. No. 5402-VCS (Del. Ch.). Lead counsel in action challenging the acquisition of PLATO by Thoma Bravo, LLC which resulted in the issuance of a preliminary injunction by the Delaware Court of Chancery requiring additional disclosures to shareholders.
Cases
Cincinnati Bell, Inc.
U.S. District Court: Southern District of New YorkTelaria, Inc.
U.S. District Court: Northern CaliforniaDiplomat Pharmacy, Inc.
U.S. District Court: Eastern District of MichiganAK Steel Holding Corporation
U.S. District Court: Eastern District of MichiganSORL Auto Parts, Inc.
U.S. District Court: Southern District of New YorkAircastle Limited
U.S. District Court: Southern District of New YorkSlack Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WORK)
U.S. Court of Appeals: Ninth CircuitEmpire Resorts, Inc.
Court of Chancery of the State of DelawareVitamin Shoppe, Inc.
Court of Chancery of the State of DelawareCarrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.
U.S. District Court: Southern District of New YorkHighpower International, Inc.
Isramco, Inc.
Akers Biosciences, Inc. (AKER)
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALNY)
Zebra Technologies Corporation
U.S. District Court: District of Northen IllinoisOSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS)
U.S. District Court: Central CaliforniaAqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS)
U.S. District Court: District of DelawareEquifax Inc. (EFX)
U.S. District Court: Northern GeorgiaNews
Investors Reach a $12 Million Settlement in NantKwest Stock Drop Lawsuit
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. announces that it has filed papers with the United States District Court to approve a $12 million settlement of a shareholder class action alleging that NantKwest failed to disclose tens of millions of dollars of executive compensation prior to its 2015 initial public offering. Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., and its co-counsel have vigorously litigated this action on behalf of the class for over two years.
For additional information, please contact Brandon Walker, Esq. at (212) 308-5858.
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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. appointed Lead Counsel in Shah v. A10 Networks, Inc. et al.
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. announces that it was appointed Lead Counsel in Shah v. A10 Networks, Inc. et al., Case No. 3:18-cv-01772-VC, United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Plaintiff commenced this action on behalf of all shareholders of A10 Networks, Inc. (“A10”) who purchased shares between February 9, 2016 and January 30, 2018. Plaintiff alleges that A10 made materially false and misleading statements by failing to disclose an Audit Committee investigation prompted by A10’s issues with its internal controls. In addition, A10’s reported revenues since the fourth quarter of 2015 were false due to improper revenue recognition.
For additional information, please contact Brandon Walker, Esq. at (212) 308-5858.
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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. appointed Lead Counsel in Xu v. Gridsum Holding Inc. et al., No. 18 Civ. 3655
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. announces that it was appointed Lead Counsel in Xu v. Gridsum Holding Inc. et al., No. 18 Civ. 3655, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Plaintiff commenced this action on behalf of all shareholders of Gridsum Holding Inc. (“Gridsum”) who purchased shares of Gridsum between April 27, 2017 and April 20, 2018. Plaintiff alleges that Gridsum made materially false and misleading statements and/or omitted adverse facts about the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
For additional information, please contact Brandon Walker, Esq. at (212) 308-5858.
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U.S. District Court Judge Richard Seeborg of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California denied Charles Schwab’s motion to dismiss in Crago v. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. announces that U.S. District Court Judge Richard Seeborg of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California denied Charles Schwab’s motion to dismiss in Crago v. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Case No. 16-cv-03938-RS. The lawsuit seeks to recover damages associated with Charles Schwab’s alleged omissions in statements and disclosures regarding its order routing practices on behalf of its retail brokerage customers. Bragar Eagel & Squire will continue to dedicate its efforts towards the successful prosecution of this lawsuit.
For additional information, please contact Brandon Walker, Esq. at (212) 308-5858.
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U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald of the United States District Court for the Central District of California denies NantKwest’s motion to dismiss in Sudunagunta v. NantKwest, Inc
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. announces that U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald of the United States District Court for the Central District of California denied NantKwest’s motion to dismiss in Sudunagunta v. NantKwest, Inc., Case No. 16-cv-01947-MWF-JEM. The lawsuit seeks to recover damages associated with NantKwest’s alleged false and misleading statements and omissions regarding its financial statements and executive compensation. Bragar Eagel & Squire will continue to dedicate its efforts towards the successful prosecution of this lawsuit.
For additional information, please contact Brandon Walker, Esq. at (212) 308-5858.
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. appointed Co-Lead Counsel in the action Sudunagunta v. NantKwest, Inc.
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. announce that it was appointed Co-Lead Counsel in the action Sudunagunta v. NantKwest, Inc., Case No. 16-cv-01947-MWF-JEM, United States District Court for the Central District of California. Plaintiff commenced this action on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired NantKwest, Inc. (“NantKwest”) securities between September 10, 2015 and March 10, 2016. Plaintiffs allege that Defendants violated federal securities laws by materially false and misleading statements in its financial statements and other public statements.
For additional information, please contact Brandon Walker, Esq. at (212) 355-4648.
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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. appointed Co-Lead Counsel in McCloskey v. Match Group, Inc.
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. announce that it was appointed Co-Lead Counsel in McCloskey v. Match Group, Inc., Case No. 3:16-cv-549-L, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Plaintiff commenced this action on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased or acquired securities of Match Group, Inc. (“Match Group”) pursuant or traceable to Match Group’s Registration Statement and Prospectus issued in connection with its initial public offering, which commenced on November 19, 2015. Plaintiff alleges that Match Group violated federal securities laws by failing to disclose material risks to Match Group’s non-dating business in the Registration Statement and Prospectus.
For additional information, please contact Brandon Walker, Esq. at (212) 355-4648.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.