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Kleinberg Kaplan advances appointment of a new Independent Director

Kleinberg Kaplan’s activist team helped to advance the appointment of a new Independent Director to the Board of Directors of the Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (AHT) Fred Kleisner was introduced to the Company by Kleinberg Kaplan client Rambleside Holdings, an investor in AHT. Kleinberg Kaplan activist attorneys Chris Davis and Jason Soncini served as legal…

Firm News | September 8, 2016

Matthew Gold keeps companies informed about critical bankruptcy developments in: Into the Storm: How Safe is the Bankruptcy Code §546(e) Safe Harbor?

About the Webinar: Generally, Section 546(e) of the Bankruptcy Code aims to stabilize financial markets by protecting transfers or conveyances made in securities transactions in the event of a major bankruptcy. However, this safe harbor provision has generated various interpretations from courts due to its broad scope. To minimize potential legal risks, it is imperative…

Firm News | June 3, 2016

Kleinberg Kaplan helps Ides Capital Management, LP achieve amicable proxy settlement with Boingo Wireless, Inc.

Kleinberg Kaplan’s Activism Team helps growing activist Ides Capital Management, LP navigate an amicable proxy settlement with Boingo Wireless, Inc. Ides, one of the few activists that is majority owned by a woman, conducted a proxy campaign that led to announced governance improvements, newfound director diversity and independent voices on key Board committees. The settlement…

Firm News | June 2, 2016

Kleinberg Kaplan activist attorneys Chris Davis, Jason Soncini, Adam VanWagner and Erik Graham-Smith advised Mangrove Partners in connection with its investment in, and settlement with, RPX

Reuters reports that Kleinberg Kaplan client Mangrove Partners settled its proxy contest with RPX Corporation through an agreement that: immediately added Mangrove nominee Gilbert S. Palter to the RPX Board created an innovative mechanism for Mangrove and RPX to choose a mutually acceptable second nominee committed RPX to the repurchase of an additional $50 million…

Firm News | May 27, 2016

Sixteen Kleinberg Kaplan Attorneys Named 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers or Rising Stars

We are pleased to announce that 16 of the firm’s attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2015 edition of Super Lawyers®, a national legal ranking. Attorneys were nominated by their peers and recognized for their outstanding professional achievement in several legal practice areas including business/corporate, business litigation, estate & probate, mergers & acquisitions, real…

Firm News | September 23, 2015