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Dismissal affirmed on appeal.\nDefended public correctional facilities company in defense of federal securities claims related to COVID-19 and disclosures.\nDefended federal securities class action against VOIP telecommunications company.\nDefended federal class action securities claims against a public company in the education industry alleging accounting and other misstatements.\nDefended federal securities class action against staffing company.\nRepresented hedge fund and its principal in defense of securities class action and parallel derivative claims regarding stock buyback.\nDefended federal securities class action against semiconductor company alleging fraud in connection with revision to earnings guidance.\nDefended federal class action securities claims related to earnings miss by NYSE-traded solid waste disposal company.\nDefended federal class action securities claims against pharmaceutical company related to status of new product development.\nDefended federal class action securities claims related to earnings miss and alleged accounting improprieties for a software-development company.\nRepresented former CEO of bankrupt software company in multidistrict federal securities fraud litigation alleging accounting and related-party-disclosure improprieties.\nDefended Big 4 accounting firm in federal securities class action.\nRepresented aerospace company in defending federal class action securities claims alleging revenue recognition violations after restatement of five years’ financial statements.\nRepresented former controller of bankrupt time-share company in federal class action securities claims alleging accounting misstatements related to $130 million impairment charge.\nRepresented directors and officers of bankrupt telecommunications infrastructure company in federal class action securities claims alleging financial misstatements.{{ FIELD }}Antitakeover and M\u0026amp;A Litigation\nRepresented health insurance company in defense of claims seeking to enjoin $12.8 billion merger.\nDefeated preliminary injunction in Maryland litigation seeking to enjoin $84 million merger.\nRepresented sports merchandising company in defense of claims seeking to enjoin $185 million merger.\nRepresented private equity fund in litigation seeking to enjoin going-private transaction.\nRepresented healthcare company in litigation seeking to enjoin $1.1 billion merger transaction.\nDefended preliminary injunction proceeding in Florida state court regarding a $500 million merger for a public company in the security industry.\nDefended preliminary injunction regarding a $50 million public company merger.\nRepresented NASDAQ-traded physician services company regarding a $1.1 billion going-private merger.\nRepresented waste services company in defense of multistate litigation seeking to enjoin $6 billion merger involving an unsolicited hostile takeover bid.\nRepresented timeshare company in multi-state litigation seeking to enjoin stock-for-stock merger, involving hostile takeover bid.\nRepresented retailer in litigation seeking to enjoin $150 million merger transaction.\nRepresented acquiror of publicly traded correctional properties company in Maryland and Florida state-court actions seeking to enjoin $300 million merger.\nRepresented acquiror of health products distributor in Florida state-court class action seeking to enjoin acquisition of public company.\nAdvised management of companies considering hostile takeover of competitors.{{ FIELD }}SEC Enforcement Defense\nDefended multiple clients at trial against SEC charges.\nRepresented former CEO of software company in an SEC enforcement proceeding.\nRepresented Latin American investment company in defense of SEC enforcement proceeding relating to broker-dealer registration.\nRepresented private company in the direct marketing industry related to alleged market manipulation.\nRepresented aerospace company, in the face of related criminal proceedings against company’s CEO and CFO, related to alleged revenue recognition violations stemming from restatement of multiple years’ financial statements.\nRepresented former consultant to telecommunications equipment company in SEC investigation of alleged accounting improprieties.\nRepresented NYSE-traded company in SEC informal inquiry concerning disposition of European assets.\nRepresented former officer of nutrition supplement company in SEC investigation related to alleged revenue recognition issues.\nRepresented individuals in SEC investigation related to alleged Finders’ Fees.\nRepresented numerous individuals in SEC enforcement action related to alleged insider trading.\nRepresented certified public accountant in Rule 102(e) proceeding.\nRepresented broker-dealer in Florida state investigation regarding auction-rate securities.\nRepresented numerous public companies in SEC and SRO investigations of pre-announcement trading activity related to announced merger transactions.{{ FIELD }}Other Accounting and Financial Fraud Litigation\nRepresented crypto mining support company in novel antitrust claims related to Bitcoin.\nRepresented private equity fund in defense of multiple lawsuits in New York federal and state courts alleging fraudulent accounts receivable.\nDefended public companies in class actions alleging unfair and deceptive trade practices.\nRepresented directors of television broadcasting company in defense of claims brought by bankruptcy trustee.\nOpposed remand to state court for Internet company in suit seeking rescission by investors.\nRepresented Amex-traded public company in the pharmaceutical industry in federal court and arbitration against German company alleging accounting improprieties in connection with an earnout agreement.\nRepresented Central Bank of Ecuador in banking fraud litigation pending in The Bahamas.\nRepresented U.S. railroad in accounting arbitration related to shipping rates.\nRepresented receiver over $100 million assets in dispute regarding an educational institution in the Caribbean.{{ FIELD }}Other Shareholder Derivative Litigation Defense\nDefended executive of a private equity fund at trial in defense of derivative claims brought by investor related to M\u0026amp;A transactions.\nRepresented directors of a publicly traded entertainment company related to the acquisition of a business from an affiliate.\nRepresented public company in the education industry in defending derivative claims arising from parallel criminal and SEC investigations.\nRepresented directors and officers of private restaurant company in arbitration alleging mismanagement.{{ FIELD }}Lodging \u0026amp; Lifestyle\nRepresented private country club at trial against municipality.\nRepresented public vacation ownership (timeshare) company in defense of multi-jurisdiction state court class actions.\nRepresented hotel company in defense of federal class action and related derivative litigation.\nRepresented owners of condo hotel project in federal mass-action litigation against developer.\nRepresented online travel booking website in various matters.\nRepresented officer of public vacation ownership (timeshare) company in federal class action.\nRepresented Mexican restaurant chain in Texas state court litigation and arbitration.\nRepresented hotel company in litigation in Arizona state court.{{ FIELD }}Brian Miller focuses his practice on securities class action defense, SEC investigations, internal investigations of whistleblower allegations, accounting fraud, fiduciary duties, private credit disputes, partnership disputes, healthcare disputes, and other commercial disputes. Brian has defended dozens of shareholder class actions alleging securities fraud, accounting fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty. Collectively, these matters have sought damages in the billions of dollars. \nBrian represents public companies and their directors and officers, private equity and private credit funds, borrowers from private credit funds, registered investment advisors, and individual and corporate clients facing SEC investigations and bet-the-company litigation, typically involving fraud or breach of fiduciary duty allegations. He also has significant experience litigating commercial disputes throughout Florida, in state and federal courts as well as private arbitration tribunals. Many of his cases involve multiple related lawsuits and pending government or regulatory investigations in different jurisdictions across the United States and internationally.\nBrian draws upon his experience as a former SEC lawyer to represent his clients. Brian began his career at the SEC in Washington, D.C., where, among other things, he served as special counsel to Commissioner Steven M.H. Wallman. He is recognized annually by Benchmark Litigation and The Best Lawyers in America and is ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA in “Litigation: Securities – Florida”. Partner Ranked Band 1 Chambers USA in Litigation: Securities – Florida Recognized for Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Securities in Florida The Best Lawyers in America 2012-2021 Named a “Litigation Star” for General Commercial and Securities in Florida Benchmark Litigation 2014-2021, 2023 Recognized as a “Top Rated Securities Litigation Attorney in Miami, FL Super Lawyers Magazine 2009-2022 Walsh University  Case Western Reserve University Case Western Reserve University School of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia District of Columbia Florida U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida Dade County Bar Association, Committee on Securities Litigation, Past Co-Chair Dade County Bar Association, Committee on Banking and Corporate Litigation, Past Co-Chair ACLU of Miami-Dade County, Legal Screening Panel, Member CHARLEE Homes for Children, Past Board Member Morningside Historic Education Society, Past Treasurer United Way of Miami-Dade Economic Mobility Oversight Council Member Federal Bar Association, Audit Committee Member 2025-2026 Legal Services of Greater Miami, Member of Leaders Council Representative Trial Experience\nDefended private equity fund against allegations of breach of fiduciary duty in a nine-week trial. Defended Latin American businessman on $30 million fraud and breach of promissory note claims in federal bankruptcy court trial. Defended SEC claims against alleged unregistered broker dealer in federal court trial. Prosecuted trial claims on behalf of private country club related to $850,000 annual special assessment. Prosecuted claims on behalf of Bahraini pharmaceutical company against US machinery supplier in arbitration. Defended SEC claims against CEO of public company in federal court trial. Defended breach of fiduciary duty claims against public company in connection with merger transaction. Prosecuted several pro bono trials on behalf of prisoners alleging civil rights violations. Internal Investigations\nRepresented audit committee of construction firm in connection with internal investigation arising from whistleblower allegations of accounting irregularities.\nInvestigated alleged stock-option backdating on behalf of audit committee of NASDAQ-traded public company in the telecommunications industry.\nInvestigated allegations of dishonest conduct by senior financial personnel of NYSE-traded public company in the telecommunications industry.\nRepresented audit committee of NYSE-traded public company in the real estate industry in two separate internal investigations arising from whistleblower allegations of accounting and other fraud.\nInvestigated accounting fraud allegations on behalf of audit committee of NASDAQ-traded company in the pharmaceutical industry.\nInvestigated inventory accounting fraud allegations for Amex-traded public company in the aerospace industry.\nInvestigated allegations of insider trading by officer of Nasdaq-traded bank holding company. Securities Class Action Defense\nDefended federal class action securities claims against medical device manufacturer related to disclosures about the status of new product development. Dismissal affirmed on appeal.\nDefended public correctional facilities company in defense of federal securities claims related to COVID-19 and disclosures.\nDefended federal securities class action against VOIP telecommunications company.\nDefended federal class action securities claims against a public company in the education industry alleging accounting and other misstatements.\nDefended federal securities class action against staffing company.\nRepresented hedge fund and its principal in defense of securities class action and parallel derivative claims regarding stock buyback.\nDefended federal securities class action against semiconductor company alleging fraud in connection with revision to earnings guidance.\nDefended federal class action securities claims related to earnings miss by NYSE-traded solid waste disposal company.\nDefended federal class action securities claims against pharmaceutical company related to status of new product development.\nDefended federal class action securities claims related to earnings miss and alleged accounting improprieties for a software-development company.\nRepresented former CEO of bankrupt software company in multidistrict federal securities fraud litigation alleging accounting and related-party-disclosure improprieties.\nDefended Big 4 accounting firm in federal securities class action.\nRepresented aerospace company in defending federal class action securities claims alleging revenue recognition violations after restatement of five years’ financial statements.\nRepresented former controller of bankrupt time-share company in federal class action securities claims alleging accounting misstatements related to $130 million impairment charge.\nRepresented directors and officers of bankrupt telecommunications infrastructure company in federal class action securities claims alleging financial misstatements. Antitakeover and M\u0026amp;A Litigation\nRepresented health insurance company in defense of claims seeking to enjoin $12.8 billion merger.\nDefeated preliminary injunction in Maryland litigation seeking to enjoin $84 million merger.\nRepresented sports merchandising company in defense of claims seeking to enjoin $185 million merger.\nRepresented private equity fund in litigation seeking to enjoin going-private transaction.\nRepresented healthcare company in litigation seeking to enjoin $1.1 billion merger transaction.\nDefended preliminary injunction proceeding in Florida state court regarding a $500 million merger for a public company in the security industry.\nDefended preliminary injunction regarding a $50 million public company merger.\nRepresented NASDAQ-traded physician services company regarding a $1.1 billion going-private merger.\nRepresented waste services company in defense of multistate litigation seeking to enjoin $6 billion merger involving an unsolicited hostile takeover bid.\nRepresented timeshare company in multi-state litigation seeking to enjoin stock-for-stock merger, involving hostile takeover bid.\nRepresented retailer in litigation seeking to enjoin $150 million merger transaction.\nRepresented acquiror of publicly traded correctional properties company in Maryland and Florida state-court actions seeking to enjoin $300 million merger.\nRepresented acquiror of health products distributor in Florida state-court class action seeking to enjoin acquisition of public company.\nAdvised management of companies considering hostile takeover of competitors. SEC Enforcement Defense\nDefended multiple clients at trial against SEC charges.\nRepresented former CEO of software company in an SEC enforcement proceeding.\nRepresented Latin American investment company in defense of SEC enforcement proceeding relating to broker-dealer registration.\nRepresented private company in the direct marketing industry related to alleged market manipulation.\nRepresented aerospace company, in the face of related criminal proceedings against company’s CEO and CFO, related to alleged revenue recognition violations stemming from restatement of multiple years’ financial statements.\nRepresented former consultant to telecommunications equipment company in SEC investigation of alleged accounting improprieties.\nRepresented NYSE-traded company in SEC informal inquiry concerning disposition of European assets.\nRepresented former officer of nutrition supplement company in SEC investigation related to alleged revenue recognition issues.\nRepresented individuals in SEC investigation related to alleged Finders’ Fees.\nRepresented numerous individuals in SEC enforcement action related to alleged insider trading.\nRepresented certified public accountant in Rule 102(e) proceeding.\nRepresented broker-dealer in Florida state investigation regarding auction-rate securities.\nRepresented numerous public companies in SEC and SRO investigations of pre-announcement trading activity related to announced merger transactions. Other Accounting and Financial Fraud Litigation\nRepresented crypto mining support company in novel antitrust claims related to Bitcoin.\nRepresented private equity fund in defense of multiple lawsuits in New York federal and state courts alleging fraudulent accounts receivable.\nDefended public companies in class actions alleging unfair and deceptive trade practices.\nRepresented directors of television broadcasting company in defense of claims brought by bankruptcy trustee.\nOpposed remand to state court for Internet company in suit seeking rescission by investors.\nRepresented Amex-traded public company in the pharmaceutical industry in federal court and arbitration against German company alleging accounting improprieties in connection with an earnout agreement.\nRepresented Central Bank of Ecuador in banking fraud litigation pending in The Bahamas.\nRepresented U.S. railroad in accounting arbitration related to shipping rates.\nRepresented receiver over $100 million assets in dispute regarding an educational institution in the Caribbean. Other Shareholder Derivative Litigation Defense\nDefended executive of a private equity fund at trial in defense of derivative claims brought by investor related to M\u0026amp;A transactions.\nRepresented directors of a publicly traded entertainment company related to the acquisition of a business from an affiliate.\nRepresented public company in the education industry in defending derivative claims arising from parallel criminal and SEC investigations.\nRepresented directors and officers of private restaurant company in arbitration alleging mismanagement. 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Emmett is a seasoned litigator and former SEC trial lawyer, having tried cases in federal and state courts, and before arbitrators in both domestic and international arbitrations. He has also argued numerous times before both federal and state appellate courts. \nEmmett has significant experience representing Big Four accounting firms in high-stakes litigation, regulatory proceedings, and issues of professional liability. He also has extensive experience in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional proceedings, as well as securities and shareholder derivative litigation. \nBefore re-joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Emmett served as Senior Trial Attorney at the Securities and Exchange Commission, where he litigated some of the SEC’s most complex and programmatically important matters and was awarded the Chair’s Award for Investor Protection. He also clerked for the Honorable Charles L. Brieant of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York from 2006 to 2007.  Partner Binghamton University Binghamton University Fordham University Fordham University School of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York New York Member of the Board of Directors, Bronx Legal Services, 2017-present Law Clerk, Charles L. 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