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Apple Computer Inc. Backdating Investigation
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 News
  • Apple CEO Apologizes for Stock Practices (Oct. 5, 2006)
  • Apple Hit by Second Wave of Options Backdating Suits (Sep. 6, 2006)
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     Lawyers
    Shareholder Derivative Lawsuit Attorneys

    Plaintiffs’ Lawyers:
  • Mark C. Molumphy, of Cotchett, Pitre Simon & McCarthy
  • Kathryn Schofield, of Bramson, Plutzik, Mahler & Birkhaeuser, LLP
  • Alan Plutzik, of Bramson, Plutzik, Mahler & Birkhaeuser, LLP
  • Richard Schiffrin, of Schiffrin & Barroway LLP
  • Sean Handler, of Schiffrin & Barroway LLP
  • Emmanuel Shachmurove, of Schiffrin & Barroway LLP
  • Eric Zagar, of Schiffrin & Barroway LLP

    • Defense Lawyers:
    Counsel for Apple Computer and Executives
  • David Furbush, of O’Melveny & Myers

    • Counsel for Fred Anderson
  • Jerome C. Roth, of Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP
  • Genevieve Cox, of Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP
  • Yohance Claude Edwards, of Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP

    • Lawyers Involved in Backdating Allegation Matters

  • Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver & Hedges, LLP, law firm assisting with the company's investigation.
  • Apple's In-House Team
  • Nancy Heinen Apple's Former General Counsel, represented by Cristina Arguedas and Miles Ehrlich.

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     Press Releases
  • Special Committee Reports Findings (Oct. 4, 2006)
  • Update on Investigation--Delayed Filing of 10-Q (Aug. 11, 2006)
  • Update on Investigation--Additional Evidence of Irregularities (Aug. 3, 2006)
  • Update on Investigation--Derivative Lawsuits Filed (Jul. 5, 2006)
  • Announcement of Investigation (Jul. 29, 2006)

    • Documents: Lawsuits, SEC Filings

    Lawsuits

  •   Consolidated Shareholder Derivative Complaint, In Re: Apple Computer Inc. Derivative Litigation (Dec. 18, 2006)

    • SEC Filings:

  • 1997 Director Stock Option Plan - Apple Computer Inc. (Aug 5, 1997)
  • 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan - Apple Computer Inc. (Jun 27, 2000)
  • 1998 Executive Officer Stock Plan - Apple Computer Inc. (Jun 27, 2000)
  • 2003 Employee Stock Option Plan (Apr 24, 2003)
  • Airplane Use Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and Gilbert F. Amelio (Jun 27, 1996)
  • Amended and Restated 2003 Employee Stock Plan (Nov 9, 2005)
  • Amended Executive Officer Stock Plan (Apr 24, 2002)
  • Amendment to Employment Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and Dr. Gilbert F. Amelio (May 1, 1997)
  • By-Laws - Apple Computer Inc. (Dec 1, 1997)
  • Employment Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and Dr. Gilbert F. Amelio (Feb 28, 1996)
  • Employment Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and Ellen Hancock (Jun 25, 1996)
  • Employment Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and Fred D. Anderson Jr. (Mar 4, 1996)
  • Employment Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and George M. Scalise (Feb 26, 1996)
  • Employment Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and Gerald F. Forsyth (Aug 19, 1996)
  • Employment Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and John (Jack) B. Douglas III (Nov 26, 1996)
  • Employment Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and Robert M. Calderoni (Jun 13, 1996)
  • Fountain Manufacturing Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and SCI Systems Inc. (May 31, 1996)
  • Indemnification Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. ( , )
  • Kaleida Restructuring Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and International Business Machines Corp. (Nov 16, 1995)
  • Master Software License, Bundling And Distribution Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and NetTaxi Online Communications Inc. (Nov 13, 1997)
  • Option Cancellation and Restricted Stock Award Agreement -- Steven P. Jobs (Mar 19, 2003)
  • Performance Bonus Plan (Jan 1, 2005)
  • Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and Microsoft Corp. (Aug 5, 1997)
  • Registration Rights Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and Microsoft Corp. (Aug 11, 1997)
  • Reimbursement Agreement -- Steven P. Jobs (May 25, 2001)
  • Resignation Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and Dr. Gilbert F. Amelio (Sep 22, 1997)
  • Restructuring Agreement - Taligent Inc., Apple Computer Inc. and International Business Machines Corp. (Dec 14, 1995)
  • Retention Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and Avie Tevanian (May 1, 1997)
  • Retention Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and Ellen Hancock (Jun 25, 1996)
  • Retention Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and Fred Anderson (May 1, 1997)
  • Retention Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and Fred D. Anderson Jr. (Mar 4, 1996)
  • Retention Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and George M. Scalise (Jun 27, 1996)
  • Retention Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and Jon Rubinstein (Jun 3, 1997)
  • Separation Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and Michael Spindler (Feb 12, 1996)
  • Software Distribution Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and Earthlink Network Inc. (Oct 2, 1995)
  • Stock Purchase Agreement - Apple Computer Inc. and SCI Systems Inc. (Apr 4, 1996)
  • Strategic Alliance and Master Services Agreement - Akamai Technologies Inc. and Apple Computer Inc. (Apr 1, 1999)

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