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Home Health Agency of Greenwood Inc.

Caracci, et al. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue *
Represented three home-health care agencies and their owners in collection action by the IRS who sought over $250 million in excise taxes referred to  more

Home Health Agency of Jackson Inc.

Caracci, et al. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue *
Represented three home-health care agencies and their owners in collection action by the IRS who sought over $250 million in excise taxes referred to  more

1st State Bancorp Inc.

Acquisition of 1st State Bancorp by Capital Bank Corp.
Represented 1st State Bancorp, Inc. in its $114.6 million acquisition by Capital Bank Corp., Raleigh, North Carolina. more

Advance Bank

Acquisition of branch office by Advance Bank
Represented Advance Bank in its acquisition of a Baltimore branch office and related deposits from Susquehanna Bank. more

Agere Systems Inc. and LSI

CIF Licensing LLC v. Agere Systems Inc.
Representing Agere Systems Inc. and LSI in a patent infringement and contractual dispute related to semiconductor processing, circuit design, modem more

AGL Resources Inc.

Corporate bond offering "reopening" for AGL Resources Inc.
Represented AGL Resources Inc., a Fortune 1000 energy services holding company and parent company of Atlanta Gas Light, in an underwritten more
$300 million corporate bond offering for AGL Resources Inc.
Represented AGL Resources Inc. in its SEC-registered public offering of $300 million principal amount of 5.25% senior notes due 2019. The offering more

AirTran Airlines Inc.

Representation of AirTran Airlines Inc. *
Obtained favorable settlement for liabilities arising out of the crash of a ValuJet plane in the Florida Everglades. AirTran Airlines Inc. v. more

Amelia Island Liquidating Trust

Amelia Island Liquidating Trust bankruptcy representation
Represent the Amelia Island Liquidating Trust in bankruptcy representation. Total liabilities in case exceed $100 million.

In re Amelia more

American Cancer Society

Specialized counseling for American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network
Provide specialized counsel to the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network (ACS-CAN) by monitoring and reviewing agency actions and cases. more

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. v. Payless Shoesource, Inc.
The firm served as lead counsel asserting American Eagle Outfitters’ trademarks and obtained a preliminary injunction relative to advertising more Featured

American Financial Holdings Inc.

Mutual to stock conversion and IPO of American Financial Holdings Inc.
Represented American Savings Bank in its mutual-to-stock conversion and the related $267.3 million initial public offering by its newly formed more Featured
$735.4 acquisition of American Financial Holdings Inc. by Banknorth Group, Inc.
Represented American Financial Holdings Inc. in its $735.4 million acquisition by Banknorth Group, Inc.
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Acquisition of American Bank of Connecticut by American Financial Holdings Inc.
Represented American Financial Holdings Inc. in its $154.0 million acquisition of American Bank of Connecticut, Waterbury, Connecticut. more

AmeriDebt Inc.

Bankruptcy trustee of AmeriDebt, Inc. *
Serving as trustee in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of AmeriDebt, Inc. a national credit counseling company. more

Aquesta Bank

Insurance agency acquisition for Aquesta Bank
Represented Aquesta Bank in acquiring a group of North Carolina insurance agencies. more

Archstone Risk Management

QBE Insurance Corporation v. Archstone
Serves as lead insurance coverage counsel for Archstone-Smith Operating Trust (Archstone) in a dispute involving losses in excess of $50 million more

Association of Corporate Counsel

Phillips v. AWH Corp., et al.
Prepared an amicus brief on behalf of the Association of Corporate Counsel in a significant patent law appellate case addressing claim construction more Featured

AT&T

Antitrust class action for AT&T
Defended AT&T in an antitrust class action against allegations that it and other wireless carriers colluded, in violation of the antitrust laws, more
Duval Wiedmann L.L.C. v. Inforocket.com Inc.
Briefed and argued on behalf of AT&T in Duval Wiedmann, L.L.C. v. Inforocket.com, Inc., 620 F.3d 496 (5th Cir. 2010). The case more

Atlanta Cardiology Group P.C.

Sale of interest in a physician owned cath lab for Atlanta Cardiology Group P.C.
Represented Atlanta Cardiology Group P.C. in the sale of majority interest in a physician owned cath lab to Cardiology Services of America Inc., a more Featured
Integration of Atlanta Cardiology Group P.C. into Piedmont Heart Institute, a subsidiary of the Piedmont Healthcare System 
Represented Atlanta Cardiology Group P.C. with its integration from a large multi-office cardiology practice into Piedmont Heart more Featured

Atreus Homes and Communities LLC

Homelife Communities Group v. Homelife Realty Services, Inc., et al.
Counsel for Atreus Homes and Communities LLC in trademark case, obtained and damage experts and fraud on Patent and Trademark Office claims.

Homelife Communities Group v. Homelife Realty Services, Inc., et al.,  more

Avanti Properties Group

Formation of $1.25 billion real estate investment funds for Avanti Properties Group
Representation of Avanti Properties Group in formation of six investment funds totaling $1.25 billion of institutional capital for investment in real  more Featured

Aviva USA Corporation

Insurance recovery litigation for Aviva USA Corporation
Represented Aviva USA Corporation and a number of subsidiaries in another high stakes lawsuit filed against several insurers seeking recovery of more
Insurance litigation for Aviva USA Corporation
Represented Aviva USA Corporation and several affiliates (collectively, "Aviva”) in high stakes litigation against a number of their professional more

BankNewport

Acquisition of Westerly Savings Bank by Newport Federal Savings Bank
Represented Newport Federal Savings Bank in its acquisition of Westerly Savings Bank, Westerly, Rhode Island, in a merger of two mutual savings banks. more
Mutual to stock conversion and IPO of Newport Federal Savings Bank
Represented Newport Federal Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $45.2 million initial public offering by its newly public more Featured

Banner Pharmacaps Inc.

Banner Pharmacaps Inc. v. Perrigo Co.
Served as lead counsel on behalf of Banner Pharmacaps Inc. in a patent infringement suit against Perrigo. Banner filed the complaint alleging that, more

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

Aventis Pharma S.A. v. Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Represented Baxter Healthcare Corporation, a leading global medical products and services company, in a patent infringement action involving alleged more

Bay Net Financial Inc.

Acquisition of Bay Net Financial Inc. by Sterling Financial Corp.
Represented Bay Net Financial Inc. in its $22.8 million acquisition by Sterling Financial Corp. in Pennsylvania. more

Bay State Bancorp Inc.

Acquisition of Bay State Bancorp Inc. by Seacoast Financial Services Corp.
Represented Bay State Bancorp Inc. in its $126 million acquisition by Seacoast Financial Services Corp. more

Beneficial Mutual Bancorp Inc.

Acquisition of Northwood Savings Bank by Beneficial Mutual Savings Bank
Represented Beneficial Mutual Savings Bank in its acquisition of Northwood Savings Bank, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in a merger of two mutual more
Simultaneous IPO and acquisition for Beneficial Mutual Bancorp Inc.
Represented Beneficial Mutual Savings Bank in its $236 million initial public offering and its simultaneous $183 million acquisition of FMS Financial  more Featured
Acquisition of an insurance agency by Beneficial Mutual Bancorp Inc.
Represented Beneficial Mutual Bancorp Inc. in its acquisition of CLA Agency Inc., an insurance agency, in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. more

Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc.

Mutual to stock conversion and $71 million IPO for Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc.
Represented Berkshire Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $71.1 million initial public offering by its newly formed holding more
$81 million acquisition of Factory Point Bancorp Inc. by Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc.
Represented Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc., a large Massachusetts holding company, in its $81.3 million acquisition of Factory Point Bancorp Inc., more

Biotest AG

Global License, Development and Commercialization agreement for Biotest AG
Served as lead counsel in representing Biotest AG (Biotest), a German publicly traded biotechnology company, in signing a global License, Development  more Case Study

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina & Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Kelli R. Cerven, Keith O. Cerven, Teresa M. Cerven, CFW Vending LLC, and SHGI Corporation v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
Represent BCBSNC in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. Three individuals and two businesses contend, more

BlueRidge Bank

Formation of BlueRidge Bank
Represented the organizers of BlueRidge Bank in obtaining a bank charter from the Maryland Commissioner of Financial Institutions and federal deposit  more

Boiling Springs Bancorp

Acquisition of Ridgewood Financial, Inc. by Boiling Springs Bancorp
Represented Boiling Springs Bancorp, a federally-chartered, non-public, mutual holding company, in its acquisition of Ridgewood Financial Inc., a more

BostonFed Bancorp Inc.

Private placement of trust preferred securities by BostonFed Bancorp Inc.
Represented BostonFed Bancorp Inc. in a private placement of trust preferred capital securities and the subsequent SEC registered exchange offering. more
$195 million acquisition of BostonFed Bancorp Inc. by Banknorth Group, Inc.
Represented BostonFed Bancorp Inc. in its $195 million acquisition by Banknorth Group, Inc. more

Bradford Bancorp Inc.

Acquisition of Valley Bancorp, Inc. by Bradford Bancorp Inc.
Represented Bradford Bancorp Inc. in its $9.6 million acquisition of Valley Bancorp Inc., Hunt Valley, Maryland. more
Acquisition of a title company
Represented Bradford Bancorp Inc. in the acquisition of a title company. more

Bradford Bank

Assumption of deposits of branch office by Bradford Bank
Represented Bradford Bank in its assumption of approximately $7.0 million of deposits from a branch office of American Bank. more

Bradford Bank Mutual Holding Company

Mutual holding company formation by Bradford Bank
Represented Bradford Bank in the formation of a mutual holding company and a mid-tier stock holding company. more
Branch acquisition for Bradford Bank
Represented Bradford Bank in assumption of $6.5 million of bank branch deposits. more
Acquisition of Senator Bank by Bradford Bank
Represented Bradford Bank, a Maryland-based federally chartered savings bank, in its acquisition of Senator Bank, a Maryland-chartered bank, in a more
Acquisition of Golden Prague SL&A by Bradford Bank
Represented Bradford Bank, a Maryland-based federal savings bank, in its acquisition of Golden Prague Federal Savings and Loan Association, more

Business Objects (Crystal Decisions)

MicroStrategy Inc. v. Business Objects
Represented Business Objects (Crystal Decisions), an enterprise software company specializing in business intelligence (BI) (acquired by SAP in more

Butterball LLC

Trademark and advertising counseling for Butterball LLC
The firm serves as trademark and advertising counsel for Butterball LLC.  We provide marketing and advertising advice and counsel and enforce its more

BV Financial Inc.

Mutual holding company reorganization of Bay-Vanguard Federal Savings Bank and $11.9 million IPO for BV Financial Inc..
Represented Bay-Vanguard Federal Savings Bank in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $11.9 million initial public offering by more

Canisteo Valley Corp.

Acquisition of Canisteo Valley Corp.
Represented Canisteo Valley Corp. in its $6.8 million acquisition by Northern Corp. in Wellsboro, PA. more

Caterpillar Inc.

Representation of Caterpillar Inc. *
Obtained favorable settlement for Caterpillar Inc. in action seeking substantial damages arising out of breach of a long-term requirements contract more

Central Bancorp Inc.

Issuance of $6.3 million of trust preferred securities for Central Bancorp, Inc.
Represented Central Bancorp, Inc. in its issuance of $6.3 million of trust preferred securities in a pooled trust preferred securities offering. more
Issuance of securities in the TARP Capital Purchase Program by Central Bancorp Inc.
Represented Central Bancorp Inc. in its issuance of $10.0 million of preferred stock and warrants to purchase shares of its common stock through its more

Chapter 11 Trustee of In re John Lawbaugh

Served as Chapter 11 trustee in the bankruptcy of John Lawbaugh, former CEO and sole shareholder of a 1940 Act fixed income certificate company
Served as Chapter 11 trustee in the bankruptcy of John Lawbaugh, former CEO and sole shareholder of a 1940 Act fixed income certificate company, more

Chicopee Bancorp Inc.

Mutual to stock conversion and related $68.9 million IPO by Chicopee Savings Bank
Represented Chicopee Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $68.9 million initial public offering by its newly formed holding  more

Citi

Successful defense of CHOICE brand credit card for Citibank
Represented Citibank in general trademark enforcement matters, which included working with in-house counsel and other attorneys to successfully more

Citrus & Allied Essences, Ltd.

Co-lead insurance coverage counsel for Citrus & Allied Essences Ltd.
Serves as co-lead insurance coverage counsel for Citrus & Allied Essences, Ltd., a producer and manufacturer of oils, oleoresins, aromatic more

City & Suburban Financial Corp.

$119 million acquisition of City & Suburban Financial Corporation
Represented City & Suburban Financial Corporation in its $119.1 million acquisition by Ridgewood Savings Bank in a transaction that involved more Featured

City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, North Carolina

Blinson v. State of North Carolina
Represented the City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County in constitutional litigation challenging the legality of economic development incentives

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Clifton Savings Bancorp Inc.

Mutual holding company reorganization of Clifton Savings Bank SLA and IPO by newly formed holding company
Represented Clifton Savings Bank SLA in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $137.4 million initial public offering by its newly  more

CNB Financial Corp.

Contested acquisition of CNB Financial Corporation
Represented CNB Financial Corporation in its contested acquisition. After executing a definitive agreement with Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc., CNB more Featured

CNS Bancorp Inc.

$25 million acquisition of CNS Bancorp, Inc.
Represented CNS Bancorp Inc. in its $25.2 million dollar acquisition by Exchange National Bancshares Inc. more

Coastal Financial Corporation

$395 million acquisition of Costal Financial Corporation
Represented Coastal Financial Corporation in its $395.1 million dollar acquisition by BB&T Corporation. more

Columbia Bank

$48 million private placement of subordinated debentures by Columbia Bank
Represented Columbia Bank in private placement of $48.0 million in subordinated debentures.  more
$50 million private placement of trust preferred capital securities by Columbia Bank
Represented Columbia Bank in the private placement of $50.0 million of trust preferred capital securities by its mid-tier stock savings and loan

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Commercial Federal Corporation

Multiple acquisitions and public offerings for Commercial Federal Corporation
Represented Commercial Federal Corporation in its acquisition of approximately 10 banks and in connection with four underwritten public offerings of more Featured

Community Financial Corporation

Acquisition of American Bancshares, Inc. by Community Financial Corporation
Represented Community Financial Corporation in its acquisition of American Bancshares, Inc. more

Community Financial Shares Inc.

Issuance of securities pursuant to the TARP Capital Purchase Program for Community Financial Shares, Inc.
Represented Community Financial Shares, Inc. in its issuance of preferred stock and warrants to purchase shares of its common stock through the U.S. more
Self tender offer by Community Financial Shares Inc.
Represented Community Financial Shares Inc. in connection with its tender offer for 9.1% of its outstanding shares of common stock. more

Confidential

Public offering of common stock by Northfield Bancorp, Incorporated
Represented the underwriter, Sandler O' Neill & Partners, L.P., in a $355.6 million public offering of common stock by Northfield Bancorp, Inc. more Featured
Trademark infringement litigation for Pearson Education Inc.
Defended and obtained favorable settlement for Pearson Education, Inc., the world’s largest educational publisher, against SDNY trademark more
$300 million merger between First Financial Holdings, Inc. and SCBT Financial Corporation
Represented First Financial Holdings, Incorporated in a merger with SCBT Financial Corporation. The $300 million transaction combines two of South more Case Study
$86.2M all-stock acquisition for United Financial Bancorp Inc.
Represented United Financial Bancorp, Inc., a large holding company located in Massachusetts, in its $86.2 million all-stock acquisition of New more
Adobe Systems Inc. v. Fritsch
Worked with the Business Software Alliance on an investigation of online dealers in counterfeit software, including auction site dealers. We obtained  more
Black and Decker U.S. Inc. et al. v. Best Buy Imports et al.
Represented Black & Decker and supervised an extensive investigation into the importation and sale of tools which copied Black & Decker’s more
Stanley Black & Decker Inc. et al. v. D&L Elite Investments LLC et al.
Represent Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. and The Black & Decker Corporation in a trademark and trade dress counterfeiting case arising out of more
Blingville LLC v. Zynga Inc. et al.
Represented Zynga. The plaintiff was preparing to launch a social game called “BlingVille,” and filed a declaratory judgment action after receiving more
Trademark litigation for Zynga Inc.
Successfully represented Zynga Inc. in trademark litigation in connection with an online game called “MafiaVille.” The defendant responded to more
Fonovisa Inc. v. Cherry Auction Inc. (Representing The International Anticounterfeiting Coalition Inc.)
Represented the International Anticounterfeiting Coalition, Inc. in the Ninth Circuit and filed an Amicus Brief on behalf of numerous intellectual more
Two Men and A Truck International, Inc. v. David Underwood, et. al.
Lead counsel for Two Men and A Truck. Successfully enforced right of first refusal to purchase trademark. Led to elimination of geographic concurrent  more
Cyberfone Systems Inc. v. Amazon.com Inc. et al.
The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of Intercontinental Hotels Corporation in defending a patent infringement case. We obtained summary more
Racial discrimination litigation for Quinault Indian Nation
Represent the Quinault Indian Nation against four school districts, and their superintendents and athletic directors, alleging racial discrimination more
J. Christopher Burch v. Tory Burch LLC, et al.
IP counsel in profile unfair competition suit in Delaware Chancery Court between company and former Director to enforce TORY BURCH brand identity. more
Intellectual Ventures v. Motorola Mobility LLC
Defending Motorola Mobility LLC in the District of Delaware. Intellectual Ventures filed a patent infringement action against Motorola accusing more
Insurance litigation for major provider of back office services for residential housing industry.
Lead counsel for major provider of back office services for residential housing industry regarding insurance coverage with respect to claims of more
Rambus Inc v. Freescale Semiconductor Inc., et al.
Representing respondents LSI Corp. and Seagate technologies in defense of a patent infringement action involving external memory controllers and more
Praxair Inc. v. ATMI Inc. *
Counsel for Praxair, Inc. in a patent infringement litigation involving gas delivery systems for semiconductor fabrication. Praxair, Inc. v.  more
Lemelson v. Apple Computer, et al. *
Represented Eastman Kodak in defense of patent infringement action relating to video recording and digital imaging technologies, including scanners, more
Abbott Laboratories v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. *
Lead patent counsel for Mylan Pharmaceuticals in ANDA patent action on divalproex sodium.

Abbott Laboratories v. Mylan more
Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a large Massachusetts holding company
Represented a large Massachusetts financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including implementation of more
Patent litigation matters for Wang Laboratories *
Represented Wang Laboratories in various cases including ITC and District Court actions memory modules for PCs (SIMM'S). Responsible for defense of more
S.C. Johnson v. Illinois Tool Works *
Served as lead patent counsel for Illinois Tool Works in successful defense of patent infringement action brought by S.C. Johnson on reclosable more
Volvo v. Dr. Volvo *
Represented Volvo in successful defense of Volvo's famous mark against independent dealer. more
Autoscribe Corp. and Pollin Patent Licensing LLC v. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. and Wells Fargo Financial Inc.
Defended Wells Fargo Bank against Autoscribe, a financial services and payment processor company, in a patent infringement suit in the Southern more
Dow Chemical Co. v. AAB Building System *
Represented AAB Building System in trademark opposition. more
Balthaser Online Inc. v. Network Solutions LLC, et al.
Served as lead trial counsel for Network Solutions, a leading provider of business and consumer web-related services, in a patent infringement action  more
Wi-LAN Inc. v. LGE Electronics, et al.
Representing Wi-LAN in action enforcing world famous “V-Chip” invention of Prof. Timothy Collings. Case pending.

Wi-Lan Inc. v. LG more
Medtronic AVE v. Boston Scientific *
Lead patent counsel for Medtronic AVE. Successfully argued Markman motion that led to settlement before trial in case related to coronary catheters. more
DiscoVision Associates v. Disc Manufacturing Inc. *
Represented DiscoVision Associates, an optical disc storage technology manufacturer, in successful assertion of compact disc patent. Obtained SJ of more
Environmental litigation for H.M Holdings Inc. *
Obtained favorable settlement for SCM Corporation in an action against 14 insurance companies for environmental liabilities involving numerous sites.  more
The CBORD Group Inc. v. JSA Technologies Inc.
Served as lead trial counsel for JSA Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of online payment and account management solutions for colleges and more
Cordis Corp. v. Medtronic AVE, et al. *
Lead patent counsel for Medtronic AVE in high profile stent wars. Defeated preliminary injunction motion, obtained partial SJ of non-infringement, more
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. v. Intel Corp.
The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of Lenovo Group Ltd. in response to a third-party subpoena and the related antitrust class action. 


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Representation of Witco Corporation *
Obtained favorable settlement on eve of trial for Witco Corporation in an action against more than 35 insurance companies for environmental more
Acquisition of MCM Savings Bank FSB by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc.
Represented MCM Savings Bank FSB in its acquisition by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc., Hannibal, MO in a Regulation A offering. more
Total Gard Corporation v. Dentek Oral Care Inc.
Represented Total Gard Corp., a designer of oral care products, as lead trial counsel in multi-patent dispute with Dentek Oral Care regarding night more
JSA Technologies Inc. v. Informed Decision Corp.
Lead trial counsel for JSA Technologies, Inc. in a software patent dispute, which resulted in favorable settlement for patentee.

JSA more

Conneaut Savings Bank

Counsel to Conneaut Savings Bank in connection with its reorganization into the mutual holding company structure
Counsel to Conneaut Savings Bank in connection with its reorganization into a three-tier federal mutual holding company structure and the election by  more

Connecticut Bancshares Inc.

Mutual to stock conversion of Savings Bank of Manchester and IPO for Connecticut Bancshares Inc.
Represented Savings Bank of Manchester in connection with its mutual to stock conversion and the related $104 million initial public offering by its more
Acquisition for Connecticut Bancshares Inc.
Represented Connecticut Bancshares Inc. in connection with its $112.3 million acquisition of First Federal SLA of East Hartford, Connecticut.  more
$616.9 million acquisition of Connecticut Bancshares Inc. by New Haven Savings Bank
Represented Connecticut Bancshares Inc. in connection with its $616.9 million acquisition by New Haven Savings Bank. more

Coty Inc. / Del Laboratories Inc.

Telebrands Corp. v. Del Labs. Inc.
Defeated motion for temporary restraining order and forced plaintiff to withdraw preliminary injunction motion and pay our clients’ associated more

Cox Communications Inc.

Verizon Services Corp. v. Cox Fibernet Va., Inc.
The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of Cox Communications, which was accused of infringing a competitor’s patents relating to voice over more FeaturedCase Study

Cox Communications Inc. and CSC Holdings LLC

GTZM Technology Ventures LTD v. Cox Communications Inc. and CSC Holdings LLC, et al.
Represents Cox Communications, Inc. and CSC Holdings, LLC in a patent infringement suit pending in the District of Delaware involving modem more

Crown Bank NA

Acquisition of Crown Bank NA through a joint venture
Represented Crown Bank NA in connection with its acquisition by a joint venture between Caixa Geral de Depositos, S.A., Portugal and certain more Featured

Dan River Inc.

Sale of assets of Dan River, Inc.
The firm represented Dan River, Inc., a Virginia-based textile manufacturer, in the $19 million sale of its assets. more Featured
Dan River, Inc. v. ALS Enterprises, Inc.
Represented Dan River Inc. in declaratory judgment action against ALS arising out of alleged false advertising claims.  After extensive discovery, more Featured

Dana Corporation

Representation of Dana Corporation *
Served as trial counsel for Dana Corporation in a series of individual, multiparty and class actions seeking to hold Dana vicariously liable for more

Delanco Bancorp Inc.

$7.4 million IPO for Delanco Bancorp Inc.
Represented Delanco Bancorp Inc. in its $7.4 million initial public offering. more

Delanco Federal Savings Bank

Mutual holding company reorganization of Delanco Federal Savings Bank *
Represented Delanco Federal Savings Bank in its reorganization from the mutual form of organization to the mutual holding company form of more

Delphos Citizens Bancorp Inc.

Acquisition of Delphos Citizens Bancorp Inc. by United Bancshares Inc.
Represented Delphos Citizens Bancorp Inc. in its $21.0 million acquisition by United Bancshares Inc., Columbus Grove, OH. more

Delta Air Lines Inc.

Delta Air Lines Inc. v. Applied Interact LLC & Quest Nettech Corp.
Brought action for a Declaratory Judgment in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware against Applied Interact LLC after Delta more
Financings for Delta Air Lines
Advised Delta Air Lines as issuer’s counsel in a series of debt security financings totaling $3.5 billion since September 2009, including: $750 more

Delta Air Lines Inc. and US Airways

Aeritas LLC v. Delta Air Lines Inc. and US Airways
Defending Delta Air Lines in the District of Delaware. Aeritas LLC filed multiple actions in District of Delaware alleging infringement of the use of  more

Dominion Enterprises

Intellectual property due diligence in multimillion dollar asset purchase for Dominion Enterprises
Provided due diligence on patents and related software systems and products for a multimillion dollar asset purchase by Dominion Enterprises, a more

DutchFork Bancshares Inc.

Mutual to stock conversion of Newberry Federal Savings Bank and $15.6 million IPO for Dutchfork Bancshares Inc.
Represented Newberry Federal Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $15.6 million initial public offering by its newly formed  more
$50 million acquisition of Dutchfork Bancshares Inc.
Represented Dutchfork Bancshares Inc. in its $50.0 million acquisition by First Community Corp. of Lexington, South Carolina. more

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

Wolfe v. DuPont
Represented E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company in a toxic tort personal injury action in Forsyth County, North Carolina. The matter was more
Kimberly-Clark Corp. v. E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co.
Defended DuPont and obtained favorable settlement of false advertising litigation pertaining to flammability characteristics of surgical fabrics. 

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Kennedy v. Plan Administrator for DuPont Savings and Investment Plan
Represented E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company before the U.S. Supreme Court, resulting in a victory. The court held that a plan administrator of a  more Featured
In re: Teflon products liability litigation
Jointly represented DuPont in the “Teflon” multi-district consumer fraud litigation. The multi-district litigation consolidated over 24 more Featured
NuPro Techs. Inc. v. E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.
Served as lead counsel on behalf of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company against claims for misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair trade more Featured

Eastpoint Technologies LLC

Acquisition of M&I Eastpoint Technologies Inc. and Preferred Financial Systems Inc.
Represented Eastpoint Technologies LLC, a provider of core processing software for commercial banks, finance companies, and farm credit banks, in its  more

Economic Development Resource Guide

Trademark and copyright advice and counsel for Economic Development Resource Guide
Advice and counsel in areas of patent, trademark and copyright to Economic Development Resource Guide, a provider of state-of-the-art consulting more

Ecowash Mobile USA Inc.

Establishment of an U.S. franchise system for Ecowash Mobile
Represented Ecowash Mobile, an Australian car wash franchisor, in the establishment of a franchise system of mobile car washes in the United States. more Featured

EFC Bancorp Inc.

$177.5 million acquisition of EFC Bancorp, Inc.
Represented EFC Bancorp, Inc. in its $177.5 million acquisition by MAF Bancorp Inc. more

Electrolux

Representation of Electrolux *
Served as appellate counsel for Electrolux in bodily injury suit and obtained favorable settlement in connection with that appeal. more

Energi Holdings Inc.

Equity financing for Energi Holdings
Represented Energi Holdings Inc., a specialty insurance agency, in a $6.4 million round of equity financing led by a leading worldwide reinsurance more

Equifax Inc.

William A. Harris, Sr. v. Equifax Information Services LLC and Byerson v. Equifax Information Services LLC
Represented Equifax in these putative class actions asserting claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The plaintiff sought to certify a more Featured
Numerous joint ventures and strategic alliances for Equifax Inc.
Represented Equifax Inc. in numerous joint ventures and strategic alliances in the U.S. and in Europe, Latin America and Asia. more
Employee benefits matters for Equifax Inc.
Represented Equifax Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in connection with the employee benefit aspects of a more
Tax-free spin-off for Equifax Inc. of payment services business
Represented Equifax Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in all aspects of benefit plans and executive compensation more Featured
Acquisition of APPRO Systems Inc. for Equifax Inc.
Represented Equifax Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in connection with its acquisition of APPRO Systems, Inc., a more
Strategic acquisition for Equifax, Inc.
Represented Equifax, Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in its $1.4 billion acquisition of publicly held TALX more Featured
In the Matter of TALX Corporation
Represented TALX Corp. in connection with an antitrust enforcement action brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) challenging a series of more Featured

Equitable Financial Corp.

Mutual holding company reorganization and public offering for Equitable Bank
Represented Equitable Bank in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $14.2 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

ES&L Bancorp Inc.

$39 million acquisition of ES&L Bancorp Inc.
Represented ES&L Bancorp, Inc. in its $39.0 million acquisition by Community Bank System Inc., DeWitt, NY

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ESi Acquisition Inc.

Trademark portfolio management for ESi Acquisition Inc.
Represents ESi Acquisition Inc. in trademark matters, including the provision of domestic and international trademark assistance to protect the more

Eureka Bank

Mutual to stock conversion for Eureka Bank
Represented Eureka Bank in its reorganization from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form and the related $7.6 stock offering more

F.N.B. Corporation

Issuance of preferred stock under the Capital Purchase Program by F.N.B. Corporation *
Represented F.N.B. Corporation in the issuance and subsequent repayment of preferred stock issued to the Treasury Department under the Capital more

Federal Express Corporation

Amici Curiae for Federal Express Corporation *
Served as appellate counsel for amici curiae in support of a successful challenge in the Alabama Supreme Court to the practice of ex parte class certification.  more

FedFirst Financial Corporation

$29.8 million IPO for FedFirst Financial Corporation
Represented FedFirst Financial Corporation in $29.8 million initial public offering. more

FFLC Bancorp Inc.

$224.1 million acquisition of FFLC Bancorp Inc. by Colonial BancGroup, Inc.
Represented FFLC Bancorp, Inc. in its $224.1 million acquisition by Colonial BancGroup, Inc. more

Fidelity Financial Corporation

Issuance of securities pursuant to the TARP Capital Purchase Program for Fidelity Financial Corporation
Represented Fidelity Financial Corporation in its issuance of preferred stock through the U.S. Treasury Department's TARP Capital Purchase Program. more

Fidelity National Information Services Inc.

Business combination of Certegy Inc. and Fidelity National Information Services Inc.
Represented Certegy Inc., a major publicly held credit card and check verification company, in its $4.5 billion merger with Fidelity National more Featured
Antitrust analysis for Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (fka Certegy Inc.)
Represented Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (fka Certegy Inc.), a major credit card and check verification company, in connection with more

Financial Services Roundtable

Akamai Technologies Inc. et al v. Limelight Networks Inc.
Representing amicus curiae The Financial Services Roundtable in pending appeal involving the proper standard for direct patent infringement more

First Advantage Bancorp

Mutual to stock conversion of First Federal Savings Bank and IPO for First Advantage Bancorp
Represented First Federal Savings Bank, a federally chartered savings bank headquartered in Clarksville, Tennessee, in its mutual to stock conversion  more

First Bancorp of Indiana Inc.

Mutual to stock conversion of First Federal Savings Bank and IPO for First Bancorp of Indiana Inc.
Represented First Federal Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $22.7 million initial public offering by its newly formed more
Acquisition of Home Building Bancorp by First Bancorp of Indiana Inc.
Represented First Bancorp of Indiana Inc. in its $11.3 million acquisition of Home Building Bancorp Inc. more
Going private transaction for First Bancorp of Indiana Inc.
Represented First Bancorp of Indiana Inc. in connection with its going private via a cash-out reverse stock split. more

First Capital Inc.

$13.9 million acquisition for First Capital Inc.
Represented First Capital Inc. in its $13.9 million acquisition of HCB Bancorp., an Indiana bank holding company. more
$11.3 million acquisition for First Capital Inc.
Represented First Capital Inc. in its $11.3 million acquisition of Hometown Bancshares Inc., an Indiana bank holding company. more

First Citizens National Bank

Acquisition of branch office by First Citizens National Bank
Represented First Citizens National Bank in its acquisition of a branch office and assumption of approximately $18.0 million of related deposits from  more
Acquisition for First Citizens National Bank
Represented First Citizens National Bank in an acquisition of a branch office, assumption of deposits and loan purchase. more

First Federal Bancorporation

$20 million acquisition of First Federal Bancorporation
Represented First Federal Bancorporation in its $20.3 million acquisition by Great River Holding Company. more

First Federal Bancshares Inc.

Branch sale for First Federal Bank
Represented First Federal Bank in the sale of its Mt. Sterling, Illinois branch and $6.9 of related deposits to Beardstown Savings. more
Self-tender offer for First Federal Bancshares Inc.
Represented First Federal Bancshares Inc in connection with its $18.8 million self-tender offer, conducted in the form of a modified Dutch auction more
Initial public offering for First Federal Bancshares Inc.
Represented First Federal Savings Bank, a mutual savings bank, in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $22.4 million initial public more

First Federal Savings Bank

Second step conversion for First Federal Savings Bank and related public offering
Represented First Federal Savings Bank, Monessen, PA, in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form  more

First Financial Holdings Inc.

Sale of Insurance Agency subsidiary
Represented First Financial Holdings, Inc. in the sale of its subsidiary, First Southeast Insurance Services, Inc. to Hub International Limited in a more
Sale of insurance agency subsidiary for First Financial Holdings Inc.
Represented First Financial Holdings, Inc. in the sale of its managing general insurance agency subsidiary, Kimbrell Insurance Group, in a cash more
Sale of performing loans and classified assets for First Financial Holdings Inc.
Represented First Financial Holdings, Inc. in the sale of $198 million of performing loans and classified assets, including other real estate owned, more

First Savings Financial Group Inc.

Acquisition of Community First Bank by First Savings Financial Group
Represented First Savings Financial Group, Inc. in acquiring Community First Bank, a majority controlled subsidiary of an privately owned bank more
Mutual to stock conversion for First Savings Bank F.S.B. and IPO for First Savings Financial Group Inc.
Represented First Savings Financial Group Inc., an Indiana-based savings bank, in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $24.3 million more

First Southern Bancshares Inc.

Private placement and related going private transaction for First Southern Bancshares Inc.
Represented First Southern Bancshares Inc., an Alabama financial institution, in its tender offer, private placement of common stock and related more

Firstfed America Bancorp Inc.

Acquisition of People's Bancshares by FirstFed America Bancorp Inc.
Represented FirstFed America Bancorp Inc., a Massachusetts financial institution, in its $73.0 million acquisition of People's Bancshares Inc., a more
$10 million private placement transaction for FirstFed America Bancorp Inc.
Represented Firstfed America Bancorp Inc. in its private placement of $10.0 million of its common stock to accredited investors. more
$460 million acquisition of FirstFed America Bancorp Inc.
Represented FirstFed America Bancorp Inc. in its $460.1 million acquisition by Webster Financial Corp. more

FirstSpartan Financial Corp.

$102 million acquisition of FirstSpartan Financial Corp.
Represented FirstSpartan Financial Corp. in its $102.1 million acquisition by BB&T Corporation. more

Florida Savings Bancorp Inc.

De novo bank formation and related private placement offering for Florida Savings Bancorp Inc.
Represented the organizers of Florida Savings Bank in its de novo formation and related private placement offering of $5.0 million by its newly more
Public offering of convertible debt securities for Florida Savings Bancorp Inc.
Represented Florida Savings Bancorp, a thrift holding company, in its public offering of convertible subordinated debentures. more
Acquisition of Florida Savings Bank
Represented Florida Savings Bank in its acquisition by Commercebank, NA, a Coral Gables, Florida bank holding company through a purchase and more

Ford Motor Company

Obtained reversal of adverse products liability ruling in North Carolina Supreme Court
Stark v. Ford Motor Company, 723 S.E.2d 753 (N.C. 2012) – Represented Ford Motor Company in a petition for discretionary review and merits more

Formosa Plastics Corporation

Insurance coverage litigation for Formosa Plastics Corporation for explosion and fire loss
The firm served as lead counsel for Formosa Plastics Corporation in litigation regarding coverage for property damage and other losses suffered at more Featured

Forward Financial Inc.

Acquisition of Withee Bank Shares by Forward Financial Inc.
Represented Forward Financial Inc. in its $12.4 million acquisition of Withee Bank Shares Inc. more

Fox Chase Bancorp Inc.

Mutual holding company reorganization of Fox Chase Bank and IPO for Fox Chase Bancorp Inc.
Represented Fox Chase Bank in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $64.0 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Fox Chase Bank

Mutual holding company reorganization for Fox Chase Bank
Represented Fox Chase Bank in its reorganization from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form and the related $87.1 stock more

Franklin Financial Corporation

IPO of Franklin Financial Corporation
Represented Franklin Financial Corporation and its banking subsidiary, Franklin Bank, in connection with Franklin’s $138.9 million initial public more

Frank's Landing Indian Community

Nisqually Indian Tribe v. Christine Gregoire, et al.
Successfully represented Frank’s Landing Indian Community (Frank’s Landing) in contract litigation dispute. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals more Case Study

Frank's Landing Indian Community and Theresa Bridges

Nisqually Indian Tribe v. Gregoire
Briefed on behalf of one of the defendants in Nisqually Indian Tribe v. Gregoire, 623 F.3d 923 (9th Cir. 2010). The case involved questions of more

Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co Inc.

Underwriter's counsel for Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co. Inc.
Represented underwriter Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co. Inc. in the $58.2 million initial public offering by Atlantic Coast Federal Corporation. more

Friedman's Inc.

In re Friedman’s, Inc.
Represented Friedman's Inc. and Crescent Jewelers Inc., a leading U.S. operator of jewelry stores, as lead debtors' counsel in their bankruptcy cases  more Featured

Fulton Bancorp Inc.

$32 million acquisition of Fulton Bancorp Inc.
Represented Fulton Bancorp, Inc., a savings and loan holding company, in its $31.7 million acquisition by Central Bancompany, Inc., a Jefferson City,  more

Furniture Brands International Inc.

Intellectual property advice for Furniture Brands International, Inc.
Represents Furniture Brands International, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of home furnishings, including such brands as Broyhill, more Featured

Georgia-Pacific LLC

Georgia Pacific Consumer Products LP v. Myers Supply Inc., Inland Supply Inc., Four-U-Packaging, Inc. and Superior Janitor Supply Inc.
Counsel to Georgia-Pacific LLC in the enforcement of their trademark rights with respect to the paper towels dispensed by the enMotion motion more

Glenoit Corporation

In re Glenoit Corporation *
Led representation of Glenoit Corporation, a textile manufacturer and importer, in its Chapter 11 case. Successfully sold off non-core divisions and more

Golder Associates

Trademark portfolio management for Golder Associates
Represents Golder Associates, an international environmental consulting company, in protecting, maintaining, and enforcing key brands domestically more Featured

gomembers Inc.

Acquisition of gomembers Inc. by CDC Software Corp.
Represented gomembers Inc., a developer of software solutions for member-based organizations, in its acquisition by CDC Software Corp. more

Goodrich Corporation

Division sale for Goodrich Corporation
Represented Goodrich Corporation, which supplies systems and services to the aerospace and defense markets, in sale of ATS Division to  more Featured

Google Inc.

Defended copyright challenge of Google's Book Search project
The firm served as lead counsel for Google Inc., in defending copyright infringement lawsuits brought by the Author’s Guild, et al., and separately more Featured

Gouverneur Bancorp Inc.

Going private transaction for Gouverneur Bancorp Inc.
Advised Gouverneur Bancorp Inc., on a going private transaction through a reverse/forward stock split and related delisting from Nasdaq. more

Governor of South Carolina

Represented Governor of South Carolina in constitutional challenge to use of federal stimulus funds
Edwards v. South Carolina, 678 S.E.2d 412 (S.C. 2009) – Represented the Governor of South Carolina in a proceeding in the original more

Greater Atlantic Financial Corp.

Bank acquisition by Greater Atlantic Financial Corp.
Represented Greater Atlantic Financial Corp. in its $1.1 million acquisition of Dominion Savings Bank, FSB, Front Royal, VA. more
Rights offering of convertible trust preferred securities for Greater Atlantic Financial Corp.
Represented issuer, Greater Atlantic Financial Corp., in $9.6 million rights offering of convertible trust preferred securities. more

H.M. Holdings Inc.

Environmental litigation for H.M. Holdings Inc. *
Obtained favorable settlement for SCM Corporation in an action against 14 insurance companies for environment liabilities involving numerous sites. more

Hamilton Bancorp MHC

Acquisition of Hamilton Bancorp MHC
Represented Hamilton Bancorp MHC, a private mutual holding company, in its acquisition by another mutual holding company. more

Hampshire First Bank

Formation of de novo bank with mutual holding company majority shareholder
Represented the organizers of Hampshire First Bank, including a mutual holding company that acquired a controlling interest in the bank, in more

Hanesbrands Inc. (fka Sara Lee Corporation)

Negotiation of construction contracts for Hanesbrands Inc.
Represented Hanesbrands Inc. in negotiation of construction contracts in the Dominican Republic and El Salvador. more

Hbh Limited Partnership

Implementation of national gift card program for HBH Limited Partnership
Represented HBH Limited Partnership in the development and implementation of a national gift card program, including the negotiation of agreements more

HBH Limited Partnership

HBH Ltd. Partnership v. Honey Baked Ham Co. and Leon Denning
Lead counsel for HBH Limited Partnership in a trademark infringement case which resulted in injunctive relief to enjoin infringement by use of more
Logan Farms v. Honeybaked Ham
Co-trial counsel for the Honey Baked Ham Company, successfully defended the company against claims for breach of contract, fraud and patent more
Business and corporate strategy and trademark protection for HBH Limited Partnership
Represents HBH Limited Partnership in all aspects of the company’s business including business and corporate strategy, trademark enforcement and more

HCB Bancshares Inc.

$27.0 million acquisition of HCB Bancshares Inc. by Rock Bancshares, Inc.
Represented HCB Bancshares Inc. in its $27.0 million acquisition by Rock Bancshares Inc. more

Henry A. Lassiter

Estate of Lassiter v. Commissioner *
Represented the Estate of Henry Lassiter in connection with an IRS attempt to collect over $11 million from the estate of a prominent landowner in more

Heritage Bancorp Inc.

$77 million acquisition of Heritage Bancorp Inc. by SouthBanc Shares Inc.
Represented Heritage Bancorp Inc. in its $77.0 million acquisition by SouthBanc Shares Inc. more

Heritage Co-operative Bank

Acquisition of Heritage Co-operative Bank
Represented Heritage Co-operative Bank in its acquisition by Salem Five Cents Savings Bank in a merger of two mutual institutions. more

Hitachi and Renesas Technology

Patent infringement litigation for Hitachi and Renesas Technology
Represented Hitachi and Renesas Technology as lead appellate counsel in an appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, more

Home Health Agency of Carthage Inc.

Caracci, et al. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue *
Represented three home-health care agencies and their owners in collection action by the IRS who sought over $250 million in excise taxes referred to  more

HomeBanc Mortgage Corporation et al.

In re HomeBanc Mortgage Corporation et al. *
Led representation of HomeBanc Mortgage Corporation, et al., a home mortgage originator and servicer, in their Chapter 11 cases. Matter pending.

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Hometown Bancorp Inc.

Mutual holding company reorganization for Walden Federal Savings Bank and related $10.7 million IPO for Hometown Bancorp Inc.
Represented Walden Federal Savings and Loan Association in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $10.7 million initial public more

Hormel Foods Corporation

Logan v. Hormel Foods Inc. et al.
The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of Hormel Foods Corporation in an infringement suit brought in the Eastern District of Texas regarding the more
Carlotta Amson v. Hormel HealthLabs Inc., et al.
Lead counsel for Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, in unfair competition case which resulted in preliminary injunction to more

Hospital Damas Creditor's Committee

In re Hospital Damas Inc.
Represent creditors' committee in Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Hospital Damas, Inc. In re Hospital Damas, Inc., No. 10-08844 (Bankr. D.P.R. filed Sept. more

HSH Nordbank AG

Establishment for U.S. subsidiaries for HSH Nordbank AG *
Advised and represented HSH Nordbank AG in connection with the planning and regulatory approval process to establish a U.S. broker-dealer subsidiary,  more
Acquisition of nine trusts for HSH Nordbank AG *
Advised and represented HSH Nordbank AG in connection with the acquisition by nine trusts advised by J.C. Flowers & Co. of 26 percent of the more

Hyundai Electronics Co., Ltd

NEC Corporation v. Hyundai Electronics Industries Co., Ltd. and Hyundai Electronics America Inc.
Co-lead trial counsel. Defense of semiconductor patents in E.D. Virginia. Settled. more

Hyundai Electronics Industries Co. Ltd.

Harris Corporation v. Hyundai Electronics Industries Co., Ltd.
Co-lead trial counsel. Defense of nine semiconductor patents in E.D. Virginia. Settled. Harris Corporation v. Hyundai Elec Indust, et al., more

Hyundai Electronics Industries, Co., Ltd.

Thorn EMI North America Inc. v. Hyundai Electronics Industries Co. Ltd.
Represented Hyundai Electronics Industries, Co., Ltd., now known as Hynix Semiconductor, one of the world's largest semiconductor companies, in a more

Indian Village Bancorp Inc.

Mutual to stock conversion and IPO for Indian Village Bancorp Inc.
Represented Indian Village Community Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $4.5 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Industrial Distribution Group Inc.

Simultaneous roll-up/combination of nine companies and initial public offering to form Industrial Distribution Group, Inc. as NYSE-listed company
Represented Industrial Distribution Group, Inc. as principal founding company and sponsor of the roll-up/combination of nine private companies and more Featured
Serial acquisitions program for publicly-held Industrial Distribution Group, Inc.
Represented Industrial Distribution Group, Inc., a publicly-held distributor of industrial supplies, in its multi-year serial acquisitions program more

Interface Inc.

Multifaceted debt refinancing transaction for Interface Inc.
Represented Interface Inc., a worldwide leader in the design, production and sales of modular carpet, in its approximately $300 million public debt more Featured
Suffolk Construction Company v. Interface Flooring Systems, et al.
Successfully represented Interface, Inc., a leading manufacturer of carpet tiles, in a series of product liability cases filed in Massachusetts, more Featured
Interface, Inc. v. Hartford Fire Insurance Company
The firm served as lead counsel in representing Interface Flooring Systems, Inc. and affiliated entities (Interface), the world’s leading producer of  more Featured
Multi-part debt security refinancing transaction for leading carpet manufacturer Interface Inc.
Represented Interface Inc. in its multi-faceted debt refinancing transaction that involved a Rule 144A private offering (and subsequent more

International Capital Holding Corp. and Subsidiaries

International Capital Holding Corp. and Subsidiaries v. Commissioner *
Represented International Capital Holding Corp. and its subsidiaries in connection with a IRS challenge regarding the deductibility of compensation more

International Paper Co. & Masonite Corp.

Representation of International Paper Company & Masonite Corporation in coverage litigation involving nationwide products liability class action and numerous other cases *
Served as trial and appellate counsel for International Paper & Masonite in action against more than 20 insurance companies seeking recovery for more
Representation of International Paper Company and Masonite Corporation *
Obtained favorable settlement for International Paper Company and Masonite Corporation in connection with the defense of a nationwide products more

ISP Sports LLC

Acquisition of ISP Sports by IMG Worldwide Holdings
Represented ISP Sports in its acquisition by IMG Worldwide Holdings to form IMG College, an approximately $500 million business unit, as the leading more

James River Coal Company

Acquisition of a coal mining company by James River Coal Company
Advised James River Coal Company on its acquisition of a private coal mining company. more
Public notes offering for James River Coal Company
Represented James River Coal Company in public offering of $150 million senior notes.
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Securities, M&A and Tax for James River Coal Co.
Represented James River Coal, an Appalachian coal mining company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, in its efforts to raise capital for improving more FeaturedCase Study
Acquisition of International Resource Partners for James River Coal Company
The firm assisted James River Coal Company (James River) in its acquisition of International Resource Partners (IRP) for $515 million in cash. We more Case Study

Jefferson Bancshares Inc.

$66 million IPO for Jefferson Bancshares, Inc. and second step mutual to stock conversion for Jefferson Federal Bank
Represented Jefferson Federal Bank in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form of organization more
Acquisition of State of Franklin Bancshares by Jefferson Bancshares Inc.
Represented Jefferson Bancshares Inc. in its $10.9 million acquisition of State of Franklin Bancshares Inc., the parent company of a Tennessee more

Jerry Murphy

Mirafi Inc. v. Jerry Murphy et al.
Lead counsel for defendants in a patent infringement claim, in which patent declared to be invalid, not infringed and treble damages on counterclaim more

Jillson and Nixon

United States of America v. Jillson and Nixon *
Obtained rare taxpayer victory in summons enforcement case involving two executives of large installation company.

U.S. v. Jillson and more

JWGenesis Financial Corp.

Sale of publicly held JWGenesis Financial Corp.
Represented JWGenesis Financial Corp., a publicly held investment banking and brokerage company, in its $100 million acquisition by First Union more

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

Underwriter's counsel for Keefe Bruyette & Woods in a $122 million public offering
Represented underwriter, Keefe Bruyette & Woods, in the $122 million initial public offering by Territorial Bancorp Inc. more Featured
Underwriter's counsel for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in a $5.6 million public offering
Represented the underwriter, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, in the $5.6 million initial public offering by OC Financial Inc. more
Underwriter's counsel for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in a $9.1 million public offering
Represented the underwriter, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, in the $9.1 million initial public offering by Roebling Financial Corp. Inc. more
Underwriter's counsel for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Represented the underwriter, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in the $5.6 million initial public offering by OC Financial Inc. more
Underwriter's counsel for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in a $10.7 million public offering
Represented the underwriter, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, in the $10.7 million initial public offering by Seneca-Cayuga Bancorp Inc. more
Underwriter's counsel for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in a $25.3 million public offering
Represented the underwriter, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, in the $25.3 million initial public offering by MSB Financial Inc. more
Underwriter's counsel for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in a $10.3 million public offering
Represented the underwriter, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, in the $10.3 million initial public offering by William Penn Bancorp Inc. more

Kentucky First Federal Bancorp

Mutual holding company reorganization and simultaneous IPO and acquisition for First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard
Represented First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard in its mutual holding company reorganization, the related $21.3 million initial more

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation

Federal Clean Water Act litigation for Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Served as lead counsel for Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation in a case that arose from allegations by Fairfax County, Virginia that waste water more Featured

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.

K2 Asia Ventures v. Trota et al.
Representing Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation in litigation against plaintiffs who claim that Krispy Kreme breached an agreement to permit them to more

KSR International/TESSERA

KSR v. Teleflex, 550 U.S. 398 (2007).
Filed an amicus brief on behalf of KSR International/TESSERA in the Supreme Court's automotive brake designer case addressing the standard for more

Lawrence Financial Holdings Inc.

Mutual to stock conversion for Lawrence Federal Savings Bank and the related initial public offering for Lawrence Financial Holdings Inc.
Represented Lawrence Federal Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $7.8 million initial public offering by its newly formed more
Acquisition of Lawrence Financial Holdings Inc. by Oak Hill Financial Inc.
Represented Lawrence Financial Holdings Inc. in its $16.0 million acquisition by Oak Hill Financial Inc. more

Leatt Corporation

Atlas Brace Technologies USA LLC v. Leatt Corporation and DOES 1-10, Inclusive
Representing Leatt Corporation in the Central District of California. Atlas Brace Technologies filed an action in the Central District of California more

Lexington Home Brands

Trademark litigation for Lexington Home Brands
The firm represented Lexington Home Brands, a global manufacturer and marketer of distinctive home furnishings, in connection with the enforcement of  more

LFS Bancorp

Represented LFS Bancorp in its acquisition by Great Financial Bank of Kentucky.
Represented LFS Bancorp in its acquisition by Great Financial Bank of Kentucky. more

Liberty Bancorp Inc.

Second step conversion of Bank Liberty and related $28.1 million initial public offering for Liberty Bancorp Inc.
Represented Bank Liberty in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form of organization and the more

Logitech Inc.

Inter partes reexaminations for Logitech Inc.
Successfully prosecuted to final rejections in 2012 three inter partes reexaminations on behalf of our client Logitech, at which time the more

Long Island Financial Corp.

Acquisition of Long Island Financial Corp. by New York Community Bancorp Inc.
Represented Long Island Financial Corp. in its $69.8 million acquisition by New York Community Bancorp Inc. more

Lord Corporation

Lord Corporation v. S&B Technical Products Inc., et al.
Counsel for Lord Corporation. Prosecuted Lanham Act claims in trade secret case. Case pending.
 
Lord Corporation v. S&B Technical  more

Marcus A. Katz

Katz v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue *
Represented taxpayer in connection with exchange of equity swap transaction for a private annuity involving U.S. and foreign parties. IRS sought to more

Marriott International Inc.

Marriott International Inc. v. Leview Boymelgreen
Lead counsel for Marriott International Corporation in trademark infringement litigation to enforce the trademark rights of its Residence Inn, more
Culp Inc. v. Valley Forge Fabrics Inc. and Marriott International Design & Construction Services Inc.
Lead counsel for Marriott International Design & Construction Services Inc. Successfully defended Marriott in a copyright case.

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Marriott International Inc. v. Sunburst Hospitality Corporation
Lead counsel for Marriott International Corporation in trademark infringement litigation to enforce rights in Residence Inn, Courtyard and Marquis more Featured

Marshfield Savings Bank

Corporate reorganization of Marshfield Savings Bank
Represented Marshfield Savings Bank in its reorganization from the mutual form of organization to the mutual holding company form of organization. more
Branch acquisition by Marshfield Savings Bank
Represented Marshfield Savings Bank in its acquisition of two branch offices and related deposits from Associated Bank. more

Maryland State Board of Education

Bradford, et. al. v. Maryland State Board of Education, et al. *
Counsel for Baltimore City public school students. Matter settled on the eve of a lengthy trial. Won a summary judgment motion resulting in  more

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation

Union organizing campaigns at Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
Provided the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation with advice, assistance and representation before the National Labor Relations Board in more Featured

Massachusetts Fincorp Inc.

Acquisition of Massachusetts Fincorp Inc. by Abington Bancorp Inc.
Represented Massachusetts Fincorp Inc. in its acquisition by Abington Bancorp Inc. more

Masterfile Corporation

Masterfile Corporation v. Development Partners Inc.
Served as lead counsel for Masterfile Corporation, a stock photography licensing company, in copyright infringement litigation against a company that  more

MBLA Financial Corporation

$31 million acquisition of MBLA Financial Corporation
Represented MBLA Financial Corporation in its $31.2 million acquisition by Citizens Bancshares Company, Chillicothe, MO. more

Meridian Interstate Bancorp Inc.

$105.0 million initial public offering of Meridian Interstate Bancorp Inc.
Represented Meridian Interstate Bancorp Inc. in its $105.0 million initial public offering. more

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Inc.

In re MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Inc. *
Led representation of MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in its Chapter 11 case in which it generated sufficient funds to pay all creditors more

Miller Industries Inc.

Miller Industries Inc. divestiture.
Represented Miller Industries Inc. in its divestiture. more

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.

Regulatory approvals related to formation of Mizuho Financial Group Inc. *
Represented Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. in obtaining U.S. federal and state regulatory approvals related to the formation of a top-tier holding more

Momentous.ca Corporation

Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball Ltd. v. Ottawa Rapidz et al.
Represented the Ottawa Rapidz in a suit filed by The Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball, Ltd. in the Superior Court of Forsyth more

Monarch Community Bancorp Inc.

Acquisition of MSB Financial, Inc. by Monarch Community Bancorp, Inc.
Represented Monarch Community Bancorp, Inc. in its $24.8 million acquisition of MSB Financial, Inc., Marshall, MI. more

Money Management International Inc.

Consumerinfo.com Inc. v. Money Management International Inc.
Lead appellant counsel for Money Management International Inc. in a trademark infringement appeal to the Ninth Circuit. Mandate reversed summary more

Monroe Savings Bank

Counsel to Monroe Savings Bank SLA in connection with its charter conversion *
Counsel to Monroe Savings Bank SLA in connection with its conversion from a state to a federal charter. more

Monument Bank

Issuance of securities under TARP for Monument Bank
Represent Monument Bank in issuance of $4.7 million of preferred stock under the U.S. Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program. more

Multiple Representative Clients

Assisted credit unions in the making of commercial real estate loans
Assisted North Carolina and Virginia-based credit unions in the origination and closing of commercial real estate loans across the country, in more
Assistance with state and federal criminal inquiries
Counseled clients on state and federal criminal inquiries and assisted in compliance with regulatory requests. more
Federal and state grand jury proceedings
Represented companies in federal and state grand jury proceedings. more
Obtained regulatory exemptions for Employee Assistance Programs and wellness benefits
Represented several Fortune 500 companies in obtaining exemptions for EAPs and wellness benefits from the research fee and Form W-2 more
Regulatory health plan compliance for several publicly traded corporations
Represented several publicly traded corporations in designing and implementing Affordable Care Act and HIPAA privacy and security operational and more Featured
Protective orders for domestic violence victims
Represents victims of domestic violence who are seeking protective orders for themselves and their children against batterers and stalkers. more
Advised private equity, solar development, banking, and construction companies on structured tax equity investments for photovoltaic and solar thermal facilities. *
Advised private equity, solar development, banking, and construction companies on structured tax equity investments for photovoltaic and solar more
Litigation challenging constitutionality of amendments proposed by a U.S. State to beverage industry Bill
Represented a beverage industry association and a beverage manufacturer in litigation challenging the constitutionality of amendments to a U.S. State  more
AFL-CIO proceedings for various international labor unions *
Represented various international labor unions in proceedings before the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations more
Geothermal strategies for multiple representative clients *
Developed strategy for government and public outreach plan to increase geothermal heat pump incentives into parity with other renewable technologies. more
PACE bond programs advice for solar companies *
Advised several solar companies on the status and potential use of property assessed clean energy (PACE) bond programs. more
Patent prosecution and counseling for leading consumer electronics companies *
Provided patent prosecution and counseling for leading consumer electronics companies including closed circuit TV, disk drives, electronic displays more
Security deposits for tenants
Represents the action of tenants seeking the return of their security deposits from landlords who withheld them in violation of law. The work of more
Federal incentives' applications for solar development and manufacturing companies *
Prepared and filed applications on behalf of solar development and manufacturing companies for various Federal incentive programs. more
Patent prosecution and counseling for consumer product companies *
Handled patent prosecution and counseling for companies involved in consumer, juvenile and sporting good products including pump dispensers, more
Trademark recordal projects for several large corporate entities
Represented various entities in complex, multi-stage recordal projects in order to update ownership records for thousands of marks in a large number more
Continuing legal education programs
Provide continuing legal education programs to lawyers and nonprofit organizations in the areas of tax, employment, corporate, intellectual property more
Community Development Financial Institutions closing on financings with the U.S. Treasury
Assisted community development financial institutions (CDFIs) in closing on financings with the U.S. Treasury. The capital goes to loan funds that more
International prosecution and clearance
Manage a significant volume of international prosecution and clearance work, which enables us to partner with international associates and build a more
Patent prosecution and counseling for biotechnology companies
Provided patent prosecution and counseling for biotechnology companies including adenovirus induced obesity, IBD treatments using HGF, leptin more
Guardian ad litem
Represent children and/or their best interests in a variety of settings and courts. Lawyers routinely serve as guardians ad litem, representing the more
Patent prosecution and counseling for telecommunication companies
Provided patent prosecution and counseling for telecommunication companies including GPS, central office and ATM switching, MAC addressing, more
Patent prosecution and counseling for medical device companies
Provided patent prosecution and counseling for medical device companies including artificial spinal discs, cosmetic and foot surgery devices and more
Brand development and brand protection
Performs not only trademark clearance and application work, but also domestic and international policing, anticounterfeiting, franchising, licensing,  more
Patent prosecution and counseling for software development companies and universities *
Served as patent prosecution and counseling for software development companies and universities including bioinformatics, digital rights management, more
Appellate litigation for organization and governmental entities
Represent various organizations and governmental entities by authoring appellate briefs, amicus briefs and by coaching oral advocates in advance of more
ERISA plans for several publicly traded food and beverage manufacturers
Represented several publicly traded food and beverage manufacturers in designing and implementing an integrated plan document and summary plan more Featured
Litigation for landlord tenants
Represent tenants in suits against landlords for deplorable conditions in rental housing when the landlords have refused to repair the premises. more
Government antitrust for nine states *
Represented nine states and the District of Columbia in a remedy phase of government antitrust action against an international software company. more
United States v. Florida Cities Water Co. and Avatar Holdings *
Successfully defended a major national real estate development company in Clean Water Act enforcement action brought by the U.S. Department of more
Represented investors in embezzlement case
Successfully represented investors in an action against an investment advisor arising out of the embezzlement of funds from annuity accounts more
Tax implications for nonprofit organizations
Represent nonprofit organizations providing advice on the tax implications of their actions in a multitude of situations. more
Contract litigation for investment fund companies
Represented four investment funds specializing in investments in Russia in a breach of contract action against a global depositary bank over the fees  more

Murphy Oil USA Inc.

United States of America et al. v. Murphy Oil USA Inc. *
Represented Murphy Oil USA, Inc., which owned two oil refineries in the United States, located in Superior, Wisconsin and Meraux, St. Bernard Parish,  more

Naugatuck Valley Financial Corporation

Mutual holding company reorganization of Naugatuck Savings and Loan and related IPO for its holding company
Represented Naugatuck Savings and Loan in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $32.7 million initial public offering by its more

Naugatuck Valley Savings & Loan

Second step conversion of Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan and related public offering for its holding company
Represented Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form of more

Nestlé Waters North America Inc.

Overturned $14 Million Jury Verdict on Appeal
Eureka Water Co. v. Nestle Waters North America, Inc., 690 F.3d 1139 (10th Cir. 2012) – Represented Nestlé Waters in overturning on appeal a  more
Appellate litigation for Nestlé Waters North America
Represents Nestlé Waters North America in an appeal to the 10th Circuit of an adverse $16 million jury verdict. The appeal is currently being briefed. more
Complex business litigation and arbitration for Nestlé Waters North America Inc.
Briefed and argued on Nestlé Waters in Nestlé Waters North America, Inc. v. Bollman, 505 F.3d 498 (6th Cir. 2007). The case involved the more

New England Bancshares Inc.

Mutual holding company reorganization of Enfield Savings Bank and related IPO for its holding company
Represented Enfield Federal Savings Bank in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $9.2 million initial public offering by its more
Acquisition of Windsor Locks Community Bank for New England Bancshares Inc.
Represented New England Bancshares, Inc., a publicly held mutual holding company,  in its acquisition of Windsor Locks Community Bank, a mutual more
Second step conversion for Enfield Federal Savings Bank and related $30.8 million IPO for New England Bancshares Inc.
Represented Enfield Federal Savings Bank in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form of more
Strategic acquisition for New England Bancshares Inc.
Represented New England Bancshares, Inc., a savings and loan holding company, in its $25.9 million acquisition of First Valley Bancorp, Inc., more

New York Community Bancorp Inc.

Exchange offer for trust preferred securities
Represented New York Community Bancorp, Inc. in its offer to exchange shares of its common stock for its outstanding trust preferred securities and more
Trust preferred securities offering for New York Community Bancorp Inc.
Represented New York Community Bancorp Inc. in connection with its redemption of $80.0 of trust preferred securities and subsequent issuance of more Featured
Multiple public offerings for New York Community Bancorp Inc.
Represented New York Community Bancorp Inc. in multiple financings, including its initial public offering,  three follow-on public stock offerings more Featured
Multiple acquisitions by New York Community Bancorp Inc.
Represented New York Community Bancorp Inc. in its $168.4 million acquisition of Synergy Financial Group Inc., its $260.0 million acquisition of more Featured

Nexcen Brands Inc. (dba The Athlete's Foot and Great American Cookies)

Domestic and international franchise counseling for Nexcen Brands Inc.
Developed new forms of Franchise Disclosure Documents and franchise agreements to be used in various Nexcen Brands Inc. franchise systems, including more Featured

North Carolina Baptist Hospital

North Carolina Baptist Hospital v. Novant Health Inc.
Briefed and argued on behalf of Wake Forest University’s North Carolina Baptist Hospital in North Carolina Baptist Hosp. v. Novant Health, Inc more

North Penn Bancorp Inc.

Second step conversion of North Penn Bank and related public offering for its holding company
Represented North Penn Bank in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form of organization and the more

Northeast Community Bancorp

Mutual holding company reorganization of Northeast Community Bank and related IPO for its holding company
Represented Northeast Community Bank in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $59.5 million initial public offering by its newly more
Acquisition of an investment advisor for Northeast Community Bank
Represented Northeast Community Bank in its acquisition of the assets of Hayden Financial Group, a registered investment advisor. more

Northeast Pennsylvania Financial Corp.

Mutual to stock conversion and initial public offering for Northeast Pennsylvania Financial Corp.
Represented First Federal Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $64.3 million initial public offering by its newly formed holding more
$23.7 million acquisition by Northeast Pennsylvania Financial Corp.
Represented Northeast Pennsylvania Financial Corp. in its $23.7 million acquisition of Security of Penn. Financial Corp., Hazelton, Pennsylvania. more
$98.7 million acquisition of Northeast Pennsylvania Financial Corp.
Represented Northeast Pennsylvania Financial Corp. in its $98.7 million acquisition by KNBT Bancorp, Inc., Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. more Featured

NS&L Bancorp Inc.

$10.6 million acquisition of NS&L Bancorp Inc.
Represented NS&L Bancorp Inc. in its $10.6 million acquisition by an investor group. more

Ocean City Home Bank

$38 million public offering for Ocean Shore Holding Company
Represented Ocean Shore Holding Company in its $38 million initial public offering. more
$33.5 million public offering for Ocean Shore Holding Co. and second step mutual to stock conversion for Ocean City Home Bank
Represented Ocean City Home Bank in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form of organization and more

O'Charley's Inc.

Formation and implementation of franchise program for O'Charley's
Represents O’Charley’s, Inc. in connection with the formation and implementation of its franchise program handling ongoing federal and state more

Ocwen Financial Corporation

Shepard v. Ocwen Bank
Argued on behalf of the defendants in Shepard v. Ocwen Federal Bank, 361 N.C. 137, 638 S.E.2d. 197 (2006). The case involved the statute of more

Oldcastle Inc.

Technology and brand protection advice for Oldcastle Inc.
Represents Oldcastle Inc. in the protection of its technology throughout North America by providing patent advice, clearance, protection, and more Featured

Omega Flex Inc.

Representation of manufacturer in coverage litigation involving nationwide products liability class action *
Lead counsel for Omega Flex in insurance recovery action seeking coverage for costs incurred in connection with nationwide class action involving more

Oporto Franchising Pty Ltd

Negotiation of the sale of master franchise rights for Oporto Franchising
Represented Oporto Franchising, one of the top 50 fastest growing Australian fast food franchises, in the negotiation and sale of master franchise more

Oracle Corporation

Oracle Corporation and Oracle U.S.A. Inc. v. Parallel Networks LLC
Represented Oracle Corporation, the world's most complete, open, and integrated business software and hardware systems company, in an action for  more

P.H. Glatfelter Co.

Olin Corp. v. P.H. Glatfelter Co.
Briefed and argued on behalf of the defendant in Olin Corp. v. P.H. Glatfelter Co., 369 Fed. App’x 430 (4th Cir. 2010). The case involves an alleged more

Patelco Credit Union

Reinsurance program for self-insured credit unions
Represented Patelco Credit Union in creating a reinsurance program to facilitate the ability of credit unions to establish self-funded employee more

PCB Holding Company

Acquisition of PCB Holding Company
Represented PCB Holding Company in its $6.7 million acquisition by German American Bancorp, Inc. more

Pearson Education Inc.

Trademark litigation for Pearson Education Inc.
Represented Pearson Education Inc., the world's largest educational publisher, in obtaining an injunction to prevent the use of mymathlabhelp.com, as  more

PFSB Bancorp Inc.

Mutual to stock conversion by Palmyra Federal Savings Bank and related IPO
Represented Palmyra Federal Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $5.6 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.

False patent marking case for Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.
Represented Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. in false patent marking qui tam case filed in the Middle District of North Carolina involving more

Pneumo Abbex LLC

Representation of Cooper Industries *
Served as appellate counsel for Cooper Industries in asbestos bodily injury suit and obtained favorable settlement in connection with that appeal.

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Poarch Band of Creek Indians

Counsel for Poarch Band of Creek Indians
Provide counsel to the Attorney General of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians regarding litigation matters and provide risk management and risk more

Polonia Bancorp

Mutual holding company reorganization of Polonia Bank and initial public offering by Polonia Bancorp
Represented Polonia Bank in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $14.9 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Polonia Bank

Acquisition of Earthstar Bank by Polonia Bank
Represented Polonia Bank in acquiring certain assets and liabilities of the former Earthstar Bank from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as more

Primrose Schools Franchising Company

Franchise counseling for Primrose Schools
Counseling Primrose Schools Franchising Company on federal and state franchise regulatory and compliance matters, including drafting Franchise more

Pro Bono Legal Services

Disability compensation and benefits for low income veteran
Successfully challenged the Department of Veterans Affairs to reinstate disability compensation and benefits for a low income veteran with 25 years more
Advised Parade of One on intellectual property matters
Advised Parade of One, an organization that promotes socially aware musical performances and pursues causes that include environmentalism, on more
Appellate litigation win for District Attorney's office
Successfully authored a winning brief on behalf of the Manhattan District Attorney's office regarding impeachment of defendant at trial. more
Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Woodley
Briefed and argued on behalf of the Animal Legal Defense Fund in Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Woodley, 181 N.C. App. 594, 640 S.E.2d 777 more
Litigation for low income tenant
Successfully represented a low income client who was facing eviction erroneously due to the landlord's inability to maintain payment records and to more

Progressive Bank Inc.

Merger of Progressive Bank Inc. with Hudson Charter Bancorp Inc.
Represented Progressive Bank Inc. in merger of equals with Hudson Charter Bancorp, Inc. more

Provident Bankshares Corp.

Multiple acquisitions for Provident Bankshares Corporation
Represented Provident Bankshares Corporation in multiple acquisitions and dispositions, including its $330 million acquisition of Southern Financial more Featured
Multiple financings by Provident Bankshares Corporation
Represented Provident Bankshares Corporation in its $64.8 million private placement of convertible preferred stock and common stock and a $50 million  more Featured
Issuance of securities pursuant to the TARP Capital Purchase Program for Provident Bankshares Corp.
Represented Provident Bankshares Corporation in one of the earliest completed TARP transactions, the  issuance of $151.0 million of  preferred stock more

Provident Community Bancshares Inc.

Acquisition of South Carolina Community Bancshares Inc. by Provident Community Bancshares Inc.
Represented Provident Community Bancshares Inc. in its $9.6 million acquisition of South Carolina Community Bancshares Inc., Winnsboro, South more

Pulaski Bancorp Inc.

Reorganization of Pulaski Savings Bank
Represented Pulaski Savings Bank in its holding company reorganization and formation of its newly formed mid-tier holding company, Pulaski Bancorp more
Acquisition of Pulaski Bancorp Inc.
Represented Pulaski Bancorp, Inc. in its $64.3 million acquisition by Kearney Financial Corp., Kearney, New Jersey. more

Pulaski Bank

General corporate counseling for Pulaski Financial Corp. *
Representing Pulaski Bank, a St. Louis-based financial institution, since 1994, our relationship includes two corporate reorganizations, three public  more Case Study
Issuance of securities pursuant to the TARP Capital Purchase Program for Pulaski Financial Corp.
Represented Pulaski Financial Corp. in its issuance of preferred stock and warrants to purchase shares of its common stock through the U.S. Treasury more
Multiple transactions for Pulaski Financial Corp.
Represented Pulaski Financial Corp. in its acquisition of CWE Bancorp Inc., St. Louis, Missouri and its acquisition of a Kansas City branch office more
Public offering of common stock by Pulaski Financial Corp
Represented Pulaski Financial Corp. in a $15.3 million follow-on public offering of common stock. more

Putt-Putt LLC

Trademark counsel to Putt-Putt LLC
Represents Putt-Putt LLC, an entertainment franchise company, as counsel on all aspects of the company’s business, including licensing of the more Featured

Quintiles Transnational Corp.

Datasci, LLC v. Quintiles Transnational Corp.
The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of Quintiles Transnational Corp. in a patent infringement suit relating to electronic data capture more

R.J. Reynolds

Financing of acquisition made by Reynolds American
Represented Reynolds American Inc. in obtaining $2.1 billion of credit facilities to finance its acquisition of the Conwood Company. more Featured

Reliance Bancorp Inc.

$352.6 million acquisition of Reliance Bancorp Inc. by North Fork Bancorporation
Represented Reliance Bancorp, Inc. in its $352.6 million acquisition by North Fork Bancorporation, Melville, New York. more

Renfro Corporation

Patent and trademark portfolio management work for Renfro Corporation
Manage Renfro Corporation's intellectual property trademark portfolio. Negotiate licenses for the company, which is a leading hosiery more Featured

Representative Client

Sale/leaseback for assisted living facilities
Represented an assisted living firm in the master sale/leaseback of more than 50 assisted living facilities in North Carolina, South Carolina and more
Insurance coverage declaratory judgment action
Retained in a related insurance coverage declaratory judgment action filed by the client’s insurance carrier. Following an extended discovery and more
Insurance litigation for recognized leader in apartment development
Represented the owner and developer of a 400-unit apartment complex on Long Island in litigation seeking insurance coverage for losses resulting from  more
Underwriters’ counsel in a $12.1 million public offering
Represented the underwriter in a $12.1 million public offering by a mid-Atlantic bank holding company. more
Trust preferred securities for a mid-Atlantic bank
Represented a mid-Atlantic bank holding company in connection with the exchange of trust preferred securities for common stock. more
Patent infringement litigation for United States airline
Defending United States airline against multiple actions in the District of Delaware alleging infringement of obtaining data transaction information more
$35M merger transaction
Represented the seller in a $35 million stock and cash acquisition of a Southeastern bank by an affiliated publicly traded bank holding company. more
Insurance recovery for individual whose Tibetan coin dies and gold bullion coins were stolen
Successfully handled insurance claim for an individual whose Tibetan coin dies and gold bullion coins were stolen. We revealed that the law in more
Underwriters’ counsel in a $27.1 million public offering
Represented the underwriter in a $27.1 million public offering undertaken in connection with a second step mutual holding company reorganization. more
Corporate and securities matters for a mid-Atlantic bank holding company
Represented a mid-Atlantic bank holding company in connection with a variety of matters, including a rights offering and a private placement to more
Trust preferred securities for a Midwestern institution
Represented a Midwestern institution in connection with the exchange of trust preferred securities for cash and common securities. more
Patent reexamination for wireless communications patent *
Represented patent owners in ex parte reexamination proceedings. Participated in successful defense of patent covering wireless more
Patent reexamination for software patent *
Represented patent owner in ex parte reexamination. Devised reexamination strategy and participated in all phases of reexamination, more
Sale of troubled bank
Represented a troubled Western bank in its sale by its highly leveraged holding company to a private equity investor group who recapitalized the bank. more
Trademark enforcement services for a leading footwear and apparel manufacturer
Represents a leading footwear and apparel manufacturer in trademark litigation and enforcement work. more
Issuer’s counsel in a $15.9 million initial public offering
Represented the issue in a $15.9 million public offering undertaken in connection with the mutual-to-stock conversion and holding company formation more
Intellectual property counsel for a prominent investment fund
The firm served as intellectual property counsel for a prominent investment fund represented by a major New York law firm in connection with the more
Internal investigation for a bank in response to an OCC subpoena
Conducted an internal investigation for a bank in response to a subpoena from the OCC. more
Shareholder derivative litigation against senior living facility
Represent the officers and directors of a publicly held company in a shareholder derivative action pending in the Business Court in the State of more
ERISA representation of major airline
Represented major airline in ERISA case resulting in employer-favorable decision in Northern District of Georgia. more
Litigation for agricultural company
Represent a major livestock producer located in Illinois in a public and private nuisance lawsuit filed in Illinois state court. The more
Represented a national beverage manufacturer in a USERRA audit
Successfully represented a national beverage manufacturer in a DOL USERRA audit of its defined benefit pension plan. more
Litigation related to dam construction
Represented a major construction company arising out of allegations of defective construction of a dam for a public reservoir in the Southeast. more

Construction litigation for a large general contractor in the Southeast

Represented one of the largest general contractors in the Southeast in an action against a governmental entity arising out of construction of a jail more
Litigation related to design and installation of mechanical systems and utilities *
Successfully represented a major mechanical and utility contractor arising out of claims of defective design and construction of mechanical and more
Construction dispute for large western-based general contractor *
Represented a major general contractor in connection with claims arising out of the installation of the water and sanitary sewer utilities in a more
Executive benefits structure for a Fortune 500 fast food operator
Prepared provisions for qualified and non-qualified plans to implement a benefits structure for executives transferring between international and more Featured
Complex insurance coverage litigation for hedge fund
Obtain substantial settlements for hedge fund in ongoing lawsuit seeking coverage for losses incurred in connection with criminal and other more
Representation of online marketing company in coverage dispute with its professional liability insurer
Lead counsel for online marketing company in dispute with its professional liability insurer regarding coverage for losses incurred in connection more
Note counsel to California-based gaming tribe in securing Participation Certificates
Represented a California-based gaming tribe as Note Counsel in connection with the issuance of Participation Certificates to finance a portion of the  more
Creditors’ committee representation for consumer goods manufacturing company *
Represented the official committee of unsecured creditors of a bankrupt consumer goods manufacturing company in the investigation of potential claims  more
Employment discrimination defense for an agricultural association
Represented Washington, D.C.-based agricultural association in administrative racial discrimination and hostile work environment action. more
Employment litigation for governmental employees
Represented multiple employees in actions against District of Columbia government and various agencies before the Office of Employee Appeals and in more FeaturedCase Study
Environmental litigation case for leading livestock producer
Represented a leading livestock producer in public and private nuisance action brought by nearby residents in Illinois state court. Public nuisance more
Sovereign authority defense in National Labor Relations Board case for gaming tribe
Represents one of the most successful gaming Tribes in the country in a case before the National Labor Relations Board, defending the Tribe's more Featured
Litigation for a consumer products manufacturer
The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of a consumer products manufacturer accused of multiple counts of interference with contract.  Obtained more
Insurance litigation for recognized leader in apartment operations
Represent recognized leader in apartment operations regarding construction-related liabilities and losses. more
Chapter 11 bankruptcy representation
Represented a home furnishings manufacturer in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of a competitor. more
Insurance coverage litigation for investment company regarding professional liability losses
Represent investment company in litigation regarding coverage under errors & omissions policies for professional liability losses. more
Copyright action brought against scientific, engineering and technology applications company
Defended scientific, engineering, and technology applications company against copyright claims brought by a quasi-governmental entity of Russia.

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Insurance coverage litigation for financial services company in receivership *
Represented a financial services company in interpleader coverage litigation regarding directors & officers and errors & omissions more
Tax advice for major North American banking corporation's federal and state PACs
Providing tax advice to all of major North American banking corporation's federal and state political action committees. more Featured
Sales tax audit for a non-residential building operator
Successfully represented a  parking facility operations subsidiary of a non-residential building operator in a sales tax audit with the Florida more
Reinsurance coverage arbitration for captive insurance company of major accounting firm *
Represented captive insurance company of major accounting firm regarding professional liability losses. more
Insurance coverage litigation for manufacturer of automotive parts *
Represented a manufacturer of automotive parts in coverage litigation regarding asbestos liabilities. more
Provided policy and market analysis to world's largest natural gas company *
Supported the largest natural gas company in the world by providing policy and market analysis on development in the U.S. and the impact of these more
Due diligence for power generation corporation *
Performed due diligence for a power generation corporation's turbine and other equipment contracts associated with the sale of a partially more
Alternative financing structures advice for world's largest technology company *
Advised one of the world’s largest technology companies on alternative financing structures and barriers to entering solar component business. more
Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for financial institution
Represented a Pennsylvania financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Acquisition of health care facilities for private banking institution
Represented private banking institution in its acquisition of health care facilities from receiver. more
Power purchase agreement for industrial client *
Negotiated power purchase agreement for large industrial customer and host of two multi-megawatt photovoltaic solar facilities. more
Structured financing for energy systems company *
Structured financing for installation of geothermal heat pump retrofit to a campus of a nonprofit organization. Deal structure required integrating more
Holdover franchisee and non-compete matter for a coffee franchisor
Lead trial counsel for a coffee franchisor in holdover franchisee and covenant not to compete case. The firm obtained substantial monetary settlement  more
Arbitration defending investment advisor against allegations of unsuitable investments
Represented investment advisor in an arbitration action regarding an investor’s allegations of unsuitable investments. more
Carbon capture legislation for private equity firm *
Drafted revised carbon capture legislation to allow for tax credit transferability on behalf of a private equity firm. more
Formation of a de novo thrift institution and related public offering
Formation of a Florida-based de novo thrift institution and related public offering to raise start-up capital. more
Trademark litigation for a retail specialty food franchisor
Represented a retail specialty food franchisor which resulted in summary judgment on six count complaint followed by favorable settlement of more
Supply agreement modifications for independent power company *
Provided contract modifications to an independent power company for a turbine supply agreement. The agreement accelerated certain payment more
Bankruptcy of manufacturing company
Represent manufacturing company in case pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. The firm evaluated and more
Deal structure for wind farm *
Designed and planned deal structure for wind farm. more
Assisted wind turbine manufacturer with Department of Energy loan application *
Assisted wind turbine manufacturer in determining applicability and qualification for Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program. more
Provided advice to U.S. utility company in connection to power options *
Assisted a large regulated U.S. utility to determine rate consequences of direct ownership of wind farm versus contracting for power through power more
Solar energy advice for European utility *
Advised a large European utility on solar energy investment's in the U.S. market, including tax and renewable energy certificate financing. more
Carbon-offset private equity fund
Assisted with the formation of a private equity fund dedicated to investing in land-based carbon-offset projects. more
Antitrust review of merger between pharmaceutical companies
Represented a pharmaceutical company before FTC regarding antitrust review of merger with another pharmaceutical company and negotiation of consent more Featured
Application and review process for funding support for wind turbine manufacturing company  *
Led the application and review process for direct funding support from the government to expand manufacturing capacity in the U.S. for the American more
International parental abduction (Hague): Chile
Represented mother from Chile in action to recover children who had been abducted. more
Tax advice for a major U.S. pension plan
Advised a major U.S. pension plan on tax matters related to its alternative investments in hedge and private equity funds. more Featured
Strategic disposition and sale of a division by a publicly-held investment banking and brokerage company to a management led group
Represented a publicly-held investment banking and brokerage company in its disposition and sale of a division to a private group led by certain more
ITC investigation re certain silicon microphones 
Served as co-lead counsel for respondent in ITC investigation regarding silicon microphones. more
Supply agreement and ownership structure for energy systems company
Developed heating and cooling supply agreement, and ownership structure to allow realization of grant and tax benefits necessary to make a geothermal  more
Financing platform for solar development company *
Advised solar development company on novel financing platform for replicable small-scale solar installation deal structures. more
Contracts and supply agreements for subsididary of large domestic utility company *
Reviewed the contracts for boiler modification and turbine replacement for the deregulated subsidiary of a large domestic utility. An electric more
Biomass gasification legislation for renewable energy corporation *
Drafted revised biomass gasification legislation to allow for the production of pipeline quality biogas within the subsidy regime for renewable more
Class action claims against debt buyer
Representing a debt buyer and its counsel in a class action filed against them alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. We more
Insurance litigation for leading investment consulting firm
Lead counsel for recognized leader in investment consulting regarding alleged director and officer wrongful acts. more
Patent prosecution and counseling for leading Midwest university
Provided patent prosecution and counseling in chemical analysis and sensing fields including micro preconcentrators, MOF's, MEMS valve technologies, more
Counsel to trade association
The firm served as general counsel and antitrust counsel to trade association. more
Financial review and redesign for private equity fund  *
Reviewed and redesigned a novel financing structure for the development and ownership of a portfolio of wind companies by a private equity fund. more
Preferred stock investment advice to a venture capital firm
Advised a venture capital firm in connection with its investment in Series E Preferred Stock of a Boston, Massachusetts provider of analytic health more
Acquisition of a troubled financial institution
Advised a private equity group in connection with its acquisition of a troubled financial institution and related tender offer for trust preferred more Featured
SEC investigation of Internet day trader
Represented an Internet day trader in an investigation by the SEC. more
Supported loan guarantee application and review process for wind turbine manufacturing company *
Supported the Department of Energy Loan Guarantee application and review process for expanded manufacturing capacity in the U.S. for the American more
IRS employee plans compliance audit for a Fortune 500 fast food operator
Represented a Fortune 500 fast food operator regarding the successful IRS employee plans compliance audit of its 401(k) and pension plans. more Featured
Executive compensation and employee benefits advice for a Maryland bank
Represented a Maryland bank on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including advice regarding rules for institutions receiving more
Governance structure for a non-profit computer training program
Revised corporate organizational documents for a non-profit computer training program and a pro bono client to comply with its status as a 501(c)(3) more
Employee benefit matters for a Tennessee financial institution
Represented a Tennessee financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Tax and finance advice for largest geothermal facility in the U.S. *
Advised the owner of the largest geothermal facility in the U.S. on a variety of tax and finance concerns and considerations for more than ten years.  more
Contracts and commercial agreements for electric power generation company *
Reviewed several turbine supply contracts, and other major component system contracts for a fleet of approximately 30 gas-fired combined cycle more
Insurance litigation for leading energy industry firm
Lead counsel for Fortune 500 energy firm regarding alleged director and officer wrongful acts. more
Due diligence for major U.S. bank *
Performed due diligence supporting the purchase of a controlling interest in a portfolio of three wind farms by the infrastructure fund of a major more
Litigation involving allegedly defective products for a leading tobacco company
Represented a leading tobacco company in litigation involving allegedly defective products and claims of breach of contract/warranty. more
Private placement by savings and loan holding company
Represented Maryland-based savings and loan holding company in private placement of common stock. more
Department of Energy Loan Guarantee program advice for solar company *
Advised solar and renewable client on Department of Energy Loan Guarantee program. more
Strategic advice and advocacy services to a California Native American tribe
Provide across-the-board strategic advice and advocacy services to a Native American tribe which is the largest property owner in the area more
Patent prosecution and counseling for air and water pollution control equipment manufacturer *
Provide patent prosecution and counseling for air and water pollution control equipment manufacturer including electrostatic precipitators, flue gas more
Run-off insurance advice for a major media network
Served as counsel in representing a leading U.S. media conglomerate with respect to insurance coverage issues arising out of the sale of more
Formation of a de novo federal thrift
Advised the organizers of a federal thrift and savings and loan holding company on formation of the thrift and the related public offering to more
Antitrust and business tort litigation for a large maker of electronic test, measurement and monitoring equipment
Successfully represented a large maker of electronic test, measurement and monitoring equipment in an antitrust and business tort action in the more Featured
Fraud litigation for a world-renowned luxury goods manufacturer
Represent a world-renowned luxury goods manufacturer in antitrust litigation. Case pending. more Featured
Formation of a de novo thrift institution by an insurance holding company and trade association
Formation of a de novo thrift institution by an insurance holding company and trade association. more
Environmental coverage litigation for a major electrical equipment manufacturer *
Represented a major electrical equipment manufacturer in environmental coverage litigation. more Featured
Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Massachusetts bank holding company
Represents a Massachusetts bank holding company on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including matters related to employee stock more Featured
Asbestos wrongful death lawsuits for a major forest products company
Represent a major forest products company in asbestos wrongful death lawsuits. more
Tenants Rights seminar
Conducted a two-day seminar on tenants rights in Washington, D.C. as part of an education initiative for the Washington, D.C. Permanent Supportive more
Drafting of United States Code section 125
Participated in the initial drafting and enactment of United States Code section 125 which enacted provisions on dependent care assistance, as well more
Preferred stock investment advice to a venture capital firm
Advised a venture capital firm in connection with a Series B Preferred Stock investment in a commercial research company based in Manno, more
Antitrust and trade regulation for manufacturing company *
Represented manufacturing company in antitrust claim for unlawful asset acquisition and attempted monopolization in medical device industry. more
License agreements for worldwide hotel company
Assisted a leading worldwide hotel company in the recordal of license agreements internationally. more
Pension plan advice for an agricultural company
Assisted an agricultural company in the preparation of its pension plan amendments and advice on compliance and administration of the qualified and more
Internal investigation into shareholder demand issues
Counsel to Special Committee of Board of Directors for investigation of shareholder demand issues, including full internal review and report of more
Private placement of convertible preferred stock
Represented a North Carolina bank holding company on its private placement of convertible preferred stock. more
Breach of contract litigation regarding covenants not to compete for major wholesale distributor *
The firm served as lead counsel and successfully represented a major Winston Salem, NC wholesale distributor in litigation involving two breach of more
Litigation involving architectural services
Represented a client in an action concerning architectural services provided. more
Appellate litigation for accused client
Represented client and filed amicus brief in an "enemy combatant" case at the U.S. Supreme Court. more
Insurance arbitrations for energy company regarding political risk losses *
Represented an energy company in international arbitrations involving political risk insurance coverage for a coal supply contract with a foreign more
Private placement for a bank holding company
Represented a Connecticut bank holding company in its private placement of convertible trust preferred securities. more
Patent prosecution for consumer diagnostics company
Patent and trademark prosecution and counseling for diagnostics including breast milk and urine analysis devices and methods. more
Regulatory action defense for a global leader in information solutions
Represented a global leader in information solutions and its subsidiary in connection with an Federal Trade Commission investigation into possible more Featured
Insurance litigation for suppliers of vanilla extract
Insurance litigation for one of the world’s leading suppliers of vanilla extract regarding losses from cyclone. more
Insurance litigation for leading defense contractor regarding property damage and business interruption losses *
Lead counsel for defense contractor in coverage dispute involving catastrophic hurricane losses. more
Advised national loan servicer regarding federal tax compliance of loan servicing program
Advised a national loan servicer based on East Coast in connection with maintaining compliance with federal tax law while responding to requests from  more
Insurance litigation for prominent mechanical construction firm
Lead counsel for prominent mechanical construction firm regarding construction-related liabilities and losses. more
Employee benefit defense for Fortune 200 company
Represented a Fortune 200 company in defense of claims that it imprudently permitted participants in its 401(k) plan to invest in employer more
Breach of contract/warranty litigation for upholstery manufacturer company
Represents the world's largest office interior upholstery manufacturer in breach of contract/warranty litigation arising from defective boilers for more
Patent prosecution and counseling for semiconductor manufacturer *
Handled patent prosecution and counseling for semiconductor products and fabrication manufacturer, including capacitors, filters, frequency dividers,  more
Civil litigation for an oil refinement corporation *
Represented an oil refinement corporation in civil litigation regarding commercial liability insurance coverage for recovery of defense costs more
Employee benefit representation for Fortune 50 company
Represented a Fortune 50 company since 1981, company is one of the nation's earliest adopters of flexible benefits and that has been a more
Asbestos litigation defense of Fortune 500 corporation
Represented a Fortune 500 corporation in defense of multiple wrongful death asbestos cases consolidated for trial. more
Holding company reorganization of a Pennsylvania bank
Reorganized a Pennsylvania commercial bank into the bank holding company structure. more
Mutual fund and investment management disputes for large financial institution
Represented multi-billion dollar mutual fund family for a Fortune 500 financial institution in action alleging inappropriate investments in more Featured
Employee benefit counseling for a membership organization specializing in compensation issues
Advised a membership organization specializing in compensation issues on cafeteria plan and welfare benefits matters, including representing the more
Environmental litigation for a major bottled water company
Briefed and argued on behalf of a major bottle water company in a case involving a challenge under Michigan’s common law of groundwater, state more Featured
SEC investigation of insider trading
The firm served as lead counsel and represented an employee in an SEC investigation of insider trading. more
Trademark litigation and portfolio management for a non-profit housing organization
Represent a non-profit housing organization's domestic and international trademark portfolio, including domestic and international oppositions and more
Product liability claim against automobile manufacturer
Representing an automobile manufacturer on appeal against claims of defective seat belt that caused injuries to a child. The child's parents appealed  more
Insurance litigation for prominent mechanical construction firm *
Lead counsel for prominent mechanical construction firm regarding construction-related liabilities and losses. more
Employment litigation defense of mental health hospital *
Defended a mental health hospital against allegations of slander by a former employee arising out of the employee's termination for alleged abuse of more
Tax advice for a publicly held hotel operation management services company
Represented a publicly held hotel operation management services company by providing tax advice which included analyzing a number of strategic more Featured
Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Pennsylvania bank
Represented a Pennsylvania financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Wrongful death litigation related to a defective medical device
Represented parents in a wrongful death action arising from the death of a child due to a defective medical device. more
Policy advocacy for a farmer membership organization
Policy advocacy and international market development for a Missouri-based organization that supports 22,000 bean farmers and producers through, more Featured
Executive benefit programs for major bottled water company
Represented a major bottled water company in the restructuring of its executive benefit programs, including executive medical and split dollar life more Featured
Products liability for a manufacturer of parts for race cars
Represented manufacturer of parts for race cars in products liability action against steel supplier. more
Pro bono program for Haitian refugees
Staffed a pro bono program which screens Haitian refugees for Temporary Protected Status. more
Appeal of CRA Examination Rating
Represented a state commercial bank on its appeal to the FDIC of its CRA Rating and represented the bank in its hearing before the FDIC on the appeal. more
Represented computer graphics design company against assertion of antitrust violations
Successfully represented a computer graphics design company against a national mainframe computer supplier asserting antitrust violations. more
Employee benefits for a national beverage manufacturer regarding acquisition of two publicly trading companies
Counseled a national beverage manufacturer in the employee benefits matters regarding its acquisition of two publicly traded corporation in an more Featured
Follow on private placement offering for savings and loan holding company
Represented savings and loan holding company in follow on private placement offering of common stock. more
Insurance coverage litigation for a government contractor regarding losses resulting from Hurricane Katrina
The firm represents a government contractor in litigation regarding coverage for catastrophic property damage and business interruption losses as a more Featured
Trademark counsel for a leading financial institution
Provide international and domestic trademark portfolio management, and trademark counseling for a leading financial institution. more
Defense of a fraudulent transfer claim
Defended an individual in an action for fraudulent transfer. more
Environmental litigation for a commercial seed producer
Represented a commercial seed producer in a claim against other producers regarding genetic contamination of seed stock. more
Employee benefits and executive compensation for a federal savings bank
Represented federal savings bank on executive compensation and employee benefits matters with regard to regulatory issues related to institutions more
Bankruptcy representation for a continuing care retirement community
Represented a continuing care retirement community in Chapter 11 bankruptcy. more
Formation of a Massachusetts de novo commercial bank
Advised the organizers of a Massachusetts commercial bank on formation of the bank and the related public offering to capitalize the bank. more
Franchise regulatory advice and assistance for nationwide provider of mobile restrooms
Assisted a leading nationwide provider of mobile restroom and shower trailers in transition from a licensing program to a traditional franchising more
Tax advice regarding stock sale and asset distribution
Represented a publicly held hotel operation management services company in the sale of its stock, including the tax-efficient distribution to more
Advised credit union directors on governance responsibilities
Advised the board of directors of a state-chartered credit union regarding the governance responsibilities of credit union directors, including with more
Regulation A Offering for Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Represented a non-34 Act reporting bank holding company in its ongoing dividend reinvestment plan pursuant to a Regulation A Offering Statement more
Multimillion dollar investment and plan of merger for a leading hosiery manufacturer
Represented leading hosiery manufacturer in connection with a multimillion dollar investment and plan of merger. more
Insurance coverage litigation for a supplier of mint oils, vanilla beans and other products regarding losses resulting from cyclone in Madagascar *
Represented a supplier of mint oils, vanilla beans and other products in litigation regarding coverage for property damage, business interruption, more
Advised credit union on charter choices and capital alternatives
Advised Colorado-based credit union with respect to consideration of charter alternatives and opportunities to raise equity capital. more
Breach of fiduciary duty action against corporate officers
Represented shareholders of closely held corporation in action for breach of fiduciary duty against corporate officers. more
Internal investigation for board of directors of large community bank
Conducted internal corporate/regulatory investigation for the board of directors of a large New Jersey community bank involving whistle-blower more Featured
Patent prosecution and counseling for software start-up
Patent prosecution and counseling involving dynamic spectrum access technologies. more
Structuring acquisition of financial institution by private equity fund
Advised private equity fund in connection with its bid to acquire a failing financial institution by structuring a silo investment vehicle. more
Fraud defense for a manufacturer and distributor of sports supplies
Represented a manufacturer and distributor of sports supplies in an action for fraud against marketing company. more
Representation of Advisory Neighborhood Commission
Represented Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6A in opposing an application that would have devoted over 7,200 square feet of public space for the use  more
Environmental insurance coverage litigation for a global provider of information technology services and programs *
Represented a global provider of information technology services and programs in multiple environmental insurance coverage cases. more
Advised credit union on charter choices and capital alternatives
Advised New York-based credit union with respect to consideration of charter alternatives and opportunities to raise equity capital. more
Social media policies for an international financial services company
Developed social media and privacy policies for international financial holding company and its banking and non-banking subsidiaries. more Featured
Sale of thrift subsidiary in bankruptcy
Represented savings and loan holding company on bank regulatory matters in connection with its sale of its thrift subsidiary as part of the more
State tax structuring advice for wholesale energy marketer
Advised a leading North American wholesale energy marketer regarding the optimal state tax structure for use in connection with a purchase and more
Patent litigation for national intellectual property company
Representing patent holder in patent infringement litigation on wireless telecommunications patents related to mobile phone synchronization, random more
Antitrust counseling to actuarial firms' captive insurance company
The firm has served for many years as antitrust counsel to a captive insurance company comprised of three competitor members. more Featured
Patent prosecution and counseling for personalized medicine start-up
Provided patent prosecution and counseling for combined pharmaceutical and diagnostic biomarker therapies. more
Pro bono case for nationwide church
Represent on a pro bono basis ministers and officers of a nationwide church in disciplinary and remedial actions before the church judicial system. more
Patent prosecution and counseling for pharmaceutical company
Patent prosecution and counseling for pharmaceuticals including delivery mechanisms. more
Lands and assets class action suit for Native Americans
Served as co-counsel for plaintiff class of 500,000 Native Americans against the Department of Interior and Treasury Department arising out of the more Featured
Executive compensation and employee benefits for a mid-west financial institution
Represented a Missouri financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters.  Assisted client in the design and more
Breach of fiduciary duty claims for directors and officers of a senior living facility
Represented directors and officers of a publicly traded company managing senior living facilities in a derivative action asserted by minority more Featured
Trademark portfolio management for leading manufacturer of waterproof, breathable fabric
Represents leading manufacturer of waterproof, breathable fabric in connection with the enforcement of the company's trademarks. more Featured
Multiplaintiff breach-of-contract litigation for life insurance company *
Represented a life insurance company in a lawsuit arising out of allegations that company improperly terminated the independent more
Defense of furniture manufacturer against antitrust violations *
Represented a furniture manufacturer against allegations of antitrust violations by a discount distributor. more
Defense of doughnut manufacturer for breach of contract, fraud, and unfair trade practice litigation
Represented major doughnut manufacturer in dispute against a wholesale restaurant equipment liquidator, with which it was contracted to store and more
Insurance litigation for one of the largest traders of U.S. Treasuries regarding losses from domestic terrorist attacks *
Lead counsel for one of the largest traders of U.S. Treasuries regarding their property loss, business interruption, extra expense and other 9/11 more
Grandparent adoption
Represents caregivers seeking to adopt children. One of the firm's signature pro bono programs is the Grandparent Adoption Program. Dozens of lawyers  more
Formation of investment advisory subsidiary of bank holding company
Represented bank holding company in obtaining FRB regulatory approval of formation of a wholly-owned subsidiary to sponsor one or more funds to more
Premium dispute with insolvent insurer over workers compensation premiums
Represented defendant in a workers compensation benefits claims case where plaintiff alleged that defendant owed several million in unpaid premiums more
Patent prosecution and counseling for automotive equipment manufacturers *
Provided patent prosecution and counseling for automotive equipment manufacturers including engine mounts, shock absorbers, fuel injections systems, more
Business litigation for securities broker
Represented a securities broker in regulatory actions before the NASD (FINRA) and SEC alleging improper investments in variable annuities. more
Employee benefit litigation for a national corporation.
Represented national corporation in class action suit brought by former employees alleging that the company had improperly reduced their retiree more Featured
Hedge fund structuring of acquisition of failing financial institution
Advised hedge fund on structuring a proposed acquisition of a failing financial institution. more
Patent prosecution and counseling for industrial purification company *
Provided patent prosecution and counseling for industrial purification company including freeze concentration and centrifuge equipment. more
Obtaining various regulatory exemptions for a benefits payment services company
Represented a benefits payment services company in obtaining exemptions from the HIPAA electronic transaction rule. more Featured
Executive compensation and employee benefits for an Ohio financial institution
Represented an Ohio financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Counsel to a New Jersey financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters
Represented a New Jersey financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including structure of compensation and more
Franchise agreement negotiations for music franchisor
Managed a successful negotiation for a background music franchisor with its franchisee association for the system-wide renewal of a significantly more
Counsel to nonprofit employer organization *
Served as counsel to a nonprofit employer group organization that worked to protect cafeteria plans in Congress and with the IRS. more
Damage claims of trust funds, lands and resources for a tribal community
Serves as lead counsel, representing a tribal community’s claims for damages for mismanagement of tribal trust funds, lands and resources the U.S. more Featured
Tax planning regarding disposition for a global leader in information solutions
Represented a global leader in information solutions in the disposition of a line of business to a partnership in which it became a partner, more
Patent and trademark prosecution for supplier of insulated concrete forms
Provided patent and trademark prosecution and counseling for leading North American supplier of insulated concrete forms. more
Private placement of convertible trust preferred securities
Represented a North Carolina bank holding company on its private placement of convertible trust preferred securities. more
Trademark litigation services for fiberglass products manufacturer
The firm served as lead counsel in representing a Connecticut fiberglass products manufacturer in a trademark action and in defending client against

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Patent prosecution and counseling for a university patent foundation
Assisted a university patent foundation, and its licensees, with patent acquisitions and related counseling in the small molecule therapeutics area. more
Investment and recapitalization advice to a venture capital firm
Advised a venture capital firm in connection with an investment in and recapitalization of an Atlanta, Georgia company specializing in comprehensive more
Structuring acquisition of failing financial institution for private equity fund
Advised private equity fund in connection with its bid to acquire a failing financial institution. more
Represented financial institution in fair lending investigation
Advised a federally-chartered financial institution in connection with a fair lending investigation by the Department of Justice. more Featured
Represented financial institution in appeal of material supervisory determination
Represented Maryland-based financial institution in appeal to banking regulator of CAMELS ratings. more
Executive compensation under TARP for an Illinois financial institution
Represented an Illinois financial institution in connection with its executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including advice regarding  more
Complex coverage matters involving property damage and environmental loses for world's largest supplier of unsaturated polyester resins *
Lead counsel for world's largest supplier of unsaturated polyester resins for composites with respect to complex coverage matters involving property more
Strategic sale of plan's company stock
Represented a New York Stock Exchange listed company to design and implement a multifaceted strategy to convince the heavily union more
Trade dress infringement action for Fortune 200 consumer goods company
Represented a Fortune 200 consumer goods company in an action for trade dress infringement. more
Complex coverage matters involving environmental losses for city *
Served as lead counsel for a New England city government with respect to complex coverage matters involving environmental and other liabilities and more
Appeal of CRA Examination Rating
Advised a Maryland-based federal thrift on its appeal to the OTS of its CRA examination rating. more
Advised credit union on charter choices and capital alternatives
Advised Philadelphia-based credit union with respect to consideration of charter alternatives and opportunities to raise equity capital. more
Bankruptcy of a window manufacturer
Represent unsecured creditors' committee in bankruptcy of a window manufacturer. more
Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a New York financial institution
Represented a New York-based financial institution in executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including implementation of arrangements more
Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Boston bank
Represented a Boston bank on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including the implementation of arrangements in connection with more
Tax controversy representation
Represented a privately held company in tax litigation involving a “rent-strip” computer leasing transaction. more
Dispute arbitration counsel to an international mining company following successful dismissal of complaint
Successfully represented an international mining company in seeking dismissal of complaint filed in U.S. District Court resulting in a required more
Tax advice for a Costa Rican investor related to an acquisition of several corporations
Represented a Costa Rican investor in the acquisition of several corporations and the merger of those entities into foreign corporations owned by the  more
Executive compensation and employee benefit matters for major North American bottled water company
Redesigned the executive deferral plans, split dollar life insurance plans and executive health plans for a major North American bottled water more Featured
Counsel on homeland security matters to European city *
Represented European city in general lobbying, and provided advice on homeland security procurement.  more
Tax controversy representation of an aerospace manufacturer
Represented a multinational aerospace manufacturer by successfully handling a "fast track" appeal of $500 million multiple issue case. more
Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Missouri-based financial institution
Advised a Missouri financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Philadelphia holding company
Represented a Philadelphia financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. Assisted in the design and drafting of a more Featured
Employee benefits matters for a bank
Represent a bank in general compensation and benefits matters.  Involved with implementation of employment contracts, severance arrangements, more
Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Connecticut-based financial institution
Represented a Connecticut-based financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Tax advice for an Argentine mortgage bank
Supported an Argentine mortgage bank issuing securities in the U.S., including planning to minimize the risk of the bank being classified as a PFIC more
Trademark litigation for a Fortune 100 global infrastructure and financial services company
Successfully defended a Fortune 100 global infrastructure and financial services company's corporate slogan against a claim by a third party  more
Litigation seeking stop loss reinsurance coverage for health and welfare plan that paid a large benefits claim *
Represented a health and welfare plan in litigation regarding stop loss reinsurance coverage for a large benefits claim paid to a plan member. more
Equity compensation plan for a Maryland-based bank
Represented a Maryland-based bank in designing and drafting an Equity Compensation Plan. more
Executive compensation and employee benefit matters for New York financial institution
Represented a New York financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including implementation of arrangements in more
Patent litigation for technology company *
Represented technology company in antitrust counterclaim to patent suit in the medical device industry. more
Exchange offering of TARP securities
Represented a commercial bank in its exchange of TARP securities in connection with its bank holding company reorganization.  This was the first more
Retirement benefits transition plan
Aided in designing the transition from a traditional defined benefit plan to a cash balance plan that provided a more flexible approach to retirement  more
Insurance litigation for Canada's largest bank *
Lead counsel for Canada's largest bank regarding their property loss, business interruption, extra expense and other 9/11 losses. more
Executive compensation and employee benefits for a North Carolina bank
Represent a North Carolina bank on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Acquisition of technology company by global photographic supply manufacturer
Served as antitrust counsel to a technology company in connection with a global manufacturer of photographic supplies' acquisition of client.  The more
Writ of Prohibition defense for a health care plan
Represented a health insurer's health care plan in defending against a Writ of Prohibition relating to Pennsylvania Unfair Insurance Practices Act. more
Cash/stock transaction for an acoustic parts and car body sealants company
Represented an acoustic parts and car body sealants company located in the U.S., Australia and the U.K. in connection with the sale of the company, more Featured
Executive compensation and employee benefit matters for Pennsylvania financial institution
Represented a Pennsylvania financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Litigation over operating agreements and maintenance contracts for rail travel company
Represented a major rail travel company in suits over rail lines owned by the freight railroads in front of the National Arbitration Panel, a special  more Featured
Federal grand jury investigation of a former executive
Represented a former executive of an oil field services company being investigated by the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, in a federal more Featured
Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for New York bank holding company
Represented a New York bank holding company on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Action against United States government for trespass and breach of contract
The firm serves as lead counsel for a Native American tribe in actions in federal district court and the court of federal more
Employee benefits advice for an Indiana financial institution
Represented an Indiana financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Executive compensation and employee benefit counseling for Nebraska financial institution
Represented a Nebraska-based savings bank regarding executive compensation and employee benefits matters.

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Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a New Jersey financial institution
Represented a New Jersey financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including implementation of arrangements in more
State tax protest of "cost of performance" apportionment
Represented a provider of check authorization and verification services for merchants and of support that enabled community banks, credit unions, more
Tax advice for Louisiana-based non-profit
Represented a Louisiana-based non-profit by providing tax advice. more
Insurance litigation for world's leading cruise operator *
Lead counsel for world's leading cruise operator regarding catastrophic hurricane losses. more
Restructuring employee health programs for a national corporation
Represented a national corporation in restructuring its employee and retiree health programs, including funding mechanisms through a VEBA and a more
Action against accountant for conversion of funds.
Represented a missionary in action against an accountant for conversion of our client's funds. more
Adapted retirement plan to IRS standards
Represented company in adapting an existing cash balance plan to meet the safe-harbor for cash balance plans issued by the IRS. more
Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a South Carolina financial institution
Represented a South Carolina financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Class and individual actions for a currency derivatives broker
Successfully defended a currency derivatives broker in class and individual actions in Texas, New York, California and Washington more
Antitrust counterclaim for a medical device company *
Represented a medical device company in an antitrust counterclaim to a patent suit. more
Advised credit union on charter choices and capital alternatives
Advised credit union with respect to consideration of charter alternatives and opportunities to raise equity capital. more
Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for an Illinois financial institution
Represented an Illinois financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Complex coverage matters involving environmental losses for global pharmaceutical company *
Lead counsel for global research-driven pharmaceutical company with respect to complex coverage matters involving environmental and other liabilities  more
Electronic health records for a national beverage manufacturer
Assisted a national beverage manufacturer in designing electronic health records for its employee group health plan. more Featured
Employee benefits for a Massachusetts financial institution
Represented a Massachusetts financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters with regard to change in control and golden  more
Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a banking and financial services company
Represented a New York-based financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Negotiation of the sale of area representative rights for a fast casual restaurant chain
Advised a fast casual restaurant chain on the negotiation of the sale of area representative rights and drafted related license agreements. more
Investigation for a corporation in response to shareholder demand letter
Conducted investigation for Special Committee of the Board of Directors of a corporation in response to shareholder demand letter. more Featured
Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Maryland financial institution
Represented a Maryland financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including advice regarding rules for more
Employee benefits matters for an Illinois financial institution
Represented an Illinois financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including implementation of arrangements in more
Corporate spin-off
Represented client in connection with a corporate spin-off, the firm obtained a first-of-its-kind prohibited transaction exemption to permit our more
Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a bank holding company *
Represented a bank holding company in executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including the implementation of arrangements in more
Executive compensation and employee benefits for a California financial institution
Represented a California financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including change in control and golden more
Employee benefit matters for a Maryland financial institution
Represented a Maryland financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including advice regarding rules for more
Counsel to industry trade organization in retail industry
The firm served as general counsel and antitrust counsel to industry trade organization in retail industry. more
Negotiated rights of way and siding agreements for one of the nation’s premier transportation companies
Negotiated rights of way and siding agreements for one of the nation’s premier transportation companies and others in connection with construction of  more Featured
Legitimation proceeding for an indigent client
Represented an indigent client in legitimation proceeding in North Carolina Superior Court for three minor children where the client married after more
Divestiture of savings bank to parent company stockholders
Represented savings and loan holding company in its divestiture to its shareholders of all of the outstanding shares of common stock of its thrift more
Executive compensation and employee benefits for a bank
Represented a Maryland bank on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Acquisition for financial services corporation
Represented a financial services corporation in connection with its acquisition of a leading manufacturer and distributor of truck and trailer more Featured
Constitutional litigation for major bottled water company
Represented major bottled water company, in constitutional litigation against the Governor of Michigan. more
Executive compensation and employee benefits work for a New Jersey-based savings bank
Represented a New Jersey-based savings bank on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Tax advice for a steam- and industrial-grade coal company
Advised a Kentucky and Indiana steam- and industrial-grade coal company on issues related to change of ownership and net operating loss limitations more
Tax advice regarding acquisition structures
Provided support to a maker of recovery and towing vehicles in planning and implementing its towing operation acquisition program, including planning  more
Litigation involving takings and breach of contract claims for twelve privately owned “drainage districts”
Represented twelve privately owned “drainage districts” along the upper Mississippi and Missouri Rivers in challenging the U.S. Army Corps of more
Tax-free reorganization representation
The firm served as tax counsel to a provider of check authorization and verification services for merchants and of support that enabled financial more
Health and welfare employee benefits for a national beverage manufacturer
Represented a national beverage manufacturer in conducting an ERISA, COBRA and HIPAA privacy and security compliance audit of its health and welfare more Featured
State tax litigation for leading furniture rental company
Represented one of the leading furniture rental and rent-to-own companies in the United States in Georgia income tax litigation upholding the tax more
Executive compensation and employee benefits for a New Jersey financial institution
Represented a New Jersey financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Boston bank
Represented a Boston bank on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including change in control and golden parachute issues in more
Employee benefits advice for a bank holding company
Represent a Pennsylvania bank holding company on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Employee benefits advice for an Indiana financial institution
Advised an Indiana financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Employee benefit litigation for a national corporation
Represented national corporation in class action suit brought by former employees alleging that the company had improperly reduced their retiree more
Placement Agent Counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $54 million private placement
Represented the placement agent, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L. P. in the $54 million private placement offering by a de novo national bank. more
Going private tender offer for a Minnesota-based financial institution
Represented a Minnesota-based financial institution in a going private tender offer. more
Restaurant franchisor antitrust action
Represented a restaurant franchisor in defending against antitrust action alleging, among other things, vertical price fixing and Robinson-Patman Act  more
Employment litigation for a manufacturer of electrochemical measuring instruments and accessories *
Represented a manufacturer of electrochemical measuring instruments and accessories in a race discrimination matter under Title VII. more
Construction litigation for one of the largest Southeastern general building contractors
Successfully defended one of the oldest and largest general building contractors in the Southeast, in an action brought by a manufacturing company more
Stock-for-stock acquisition of software company
Represented provider of software and technology solutions for member-based organizations in its stock-for-stock acquisition of a software company. more
Product liability of an automotive manufacturer
Represented German automotive manufacturer in first-collision, crashworthiness, and failure-to-warn cases in courts across the country. Also defended  more Featured
Acquisition of title insurance company
Represented a New Jersey savings bank in its acquisition of a title insurance company. more
Employee benefits services for a Connecticut-based financial institution
Represented a Connecticut-based financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Acquisition for one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia
Represented one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia in its $42.0 million acquisition of a bank holding company located in more
Compensation advice for a Connecticut financial institution
Advised a Connecticut financial institution in connection with executive and equity compensation matters. more
Patent suit against a furniture manufacturer
Represented a furniture manufacturer in a furniture patent suit filed against the company in the Middle District of North Carolina. We also assisted more
Acquisition of Oklahoma bank by Kansas-based financial institution
Represented a Kansas-based financial institution in its acquisition of an Oklahoma-based national bank. more
Construction dispute for a leading tobacco company
Served as a lead counsel in the successful representation of a leading tobacco company in a multimillion dollar construction dispute with a more
Real estate investment trust and private placement advice for a Maryland financial institution
Advised a Maryland financial institution on formation of real estate investment trusts and related preferred stock private placements. more
Underwriter's counsel in a $39.7 million public offering
Represented the underwriter in a $39.7 million initial public offering by a New York savings bank holding company. more
Disposition of assets for a banking technology company
Represented a banking technology company in a disposition of substantially all of its assets. more
Represented a New England bank holding company in the sale of a trust company
Represented a New England financial institution in the sale of its majority share in a trust company. more
Pro bono litigation for a church elder
Represented an elder in the church judicial system accused of refusing to sign an "oath" to be an officer in the church.  We obtained a bench trial more
Sale of a privately-held ladies intimate apparel manufacturer
Represented a leading privately-held label manufacturer of ladies intimate apparel in the sale to an Israeli-based company. more Featured
Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Pennsylvania financial institution
Represented a Pennsylvania financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Employee benefits counseling for financial institution *
Represented a financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters in connection with its acquisition. more
Defense of enforcement action against a federal branch of a foreign bank *
Represented a federal branch of a foreign bank in an enforcement proceeding under the Bank Secrecy Act brought by the Office of the Comptroller of more
Formation of venture capital and investment fund for venture capital company
Represented a venture capital company in connection with the formation and securities offering of a real estate investment fund. more Featured
Statutory claims litigation for landfill owner
Represented landfill owner in statutory claims against regional waste authority in Virginia trial and appellate courts. more
Improper trading activity by an investment adviser
Represented financial institution and investment adviser in alleged improper trading activity by a portfolio manager. more Featured
Formation and capitalization of a North Carolina commercial bank
Represented the organizers of a de novo North Carolina bank, which specializes in lending to venture capital-backed businesses, in obtaining a more Featured
Environmental litigation involving migration of off-site contamination
The firm served as lead counsel for a retail building material supplies and distribution company, in an environmental litigation case more Featured
Formation of real estate investment funds for real estate investment, development and finance company
Represented a real estate investment, development and finance company in the formation and securities offering of six real estate investment funds. more Featured
Employee benefits matters for an Illinois financial institution
Represented an Illinois financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including implementation of arrangements in more
Counsel for the Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee for an entertainment and media production company *
The firm served as counsel for the Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee for an entertainment and media production company in fraudulent transfer, breach of more
Military Claims Act award in excess of $10,000,000 *
Obtained an award in excess of approximately $10,000,000 under the Military Claims Act. more
Recapitalization and asset sales for a textile company
The firm represented a Special Committee of the Board of a Virginia textile company in a series of recapitalizations and asset sales where the

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Investors in Florida against a national brokerage company
Served as lead counsel in representing investors against a national brokerage company and received a $1 million dollar award against the broker more
Holding company reorganization for a Massachusetts financial institution
Represented a Massachusetts financial institution in its reorganization into a holding company. more
Environmental class action litigation for farmers and an agricultural association *
Represented Kentucky bluegrass farmers and an agricultural association in class action litigation in Idaho state court. Successfully more Featured
Trust funds litigation for equitable accounting of lands and resources for a tribal community
Serves as lead counsel representing claims for an equitable accounting of the trust funds, lands and resources the U.S. government has held in trusts  more Featured
Defense of an investment adviser in various investment-related suits
Represented an investment adviser against a securities custodian and broker-dealer arising out of the theft of customer funds in an action alleging a  more Featured
Employment discrimination litigation for a major defense contractor
Represented a major defense contractor in a lawsuit in which an employee claimed that he failed to receive certain promotions or job transfers more Featured
Acquisition by a national yarn manufacturer
Represented a large, privately owned yarn manufacturer in its acquisition of one of the largest suppliers in the United States and Canada of more Featured
Case of individual and derivative action against limited partners
Successfully represented limited partners in an individual and derivative action alleging violation of securities laws in the marketing, sale and more
Sale of pathology laboratory
Represented seller in the sale of pathology laboratory through the sale of shares following spinoff of anatomic laboratory to shareholder. more Featured
Counsel to an airline's board of directors for evaluating liability and federal investigation
Represented the board of directors for a top rated airline and assisted it in evaluating liability and damages to decide whether to cooperate with a more
Conducted internal corporate investigation for a Maryland bank
Conducted internal corporate investigation for a financial institution and negotiated a consent to the issuance of a cease and desist order with the more Featured
Litigation for Trade Association
Represents trade association in challenge to federal procurement regulation in federal district court. more
Acquisition of a mutual cooperative bank
Represented a bank in an acquisition of a mutual cooperative bank. more
Underwriter's counsel in a $13.0 million public offering
Represented underwriter in a $13.0 million initial public offering by an Indiana mutual holding company done to finance a concurrent acquisition. more
Formation of a Pennsylvania de novo commercial bank
Assisted with the formation of Pennsylvania de novo commercial bank and related $10 million public offering to capitalize the bank. more
Consolidation of New York branch assets for a European-based banking organization *
Represented a pan-European banking organization on the consolidation into its New York branch of the assets of the New York branch of its subsidiary more
Favorable ruling permitting volumetric payment production in New York for a major foreign banking organization *
Represented a major foreign banking organization in obtaining an interpretation from the New York State Banking Department that permitted the bank to  more
Executive and employee benefit matters for a Connecticut financial institution
Represented a Connecticut financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Preferred securities issuance pursuant to TARP
Represented Maryland financial institution in issuance of preferred securities pursuant to the U.S. Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program. more
Improper trading in mutual funds arbitration for trustees of a charitable and benevolent association
Served as lead counsel in an arbitration representing the trustees of a charitable and benevolent association against a national brokerage firm based  more
Bridge project for construction company
Represented the general contractor on a multimillion dollar bridge project with a formwork supplier. Delays in defects in the forms had a significant  more
Post-closure and permitting disputes litigation for construction and demolition landfill *
Represented construction and demolition landfill in litigation relating to post-closure and permitting disputes in Virginia trial court. more
Executive compensation and employee benefits for bank holding company
Represented a bank holding company on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more
Asset sale for a national telecommunications company
Represented a national telecommunications company in a $56 million asset sale. more
IRS challenging a listed transaction for a global manufacturer
Represented a global manufacturer in a case involving a highly controversial “listed transaction” being challenged by the IRS.  The listed more Featured
Private investments for a major institutional investor *
Represented a major institutional investor in connection with over 30 investments, with an aggregate value of nearly $3 billion, in various private more Featured
Issuance of securities under TARP Capital Purchase Program for a Maryland bank holding company
Represented a Maryland bank holding company in its issuance of securities under the TARP Capital Purchase Program. more
Litigation for national cable company
Represented a leading national cable company in dispute with a regional telecom company over whether telecom’s IPTV services violate cable more Featured
Regulatory advice for a private equity firm on an investment in a community bank *
Advised and represented an investor in a community bank on the regulatory issues associated with the purchase of shares, including control and more
Regulatory enforcement advice for a federal savings bank
Advised a federal savings bank on regulatory enforcement matters. more
Securities offering for a Pennsylvania bank pursuant to TARP
Represented a Pennsylvania bank in its issuance of preferred stock through the U.S. Treasury Department's TARP Capital Purchase Program. more
Corporate and securities matters for an Ohio-based financial institution
Represented an Ohio-based financial institution on a wide variety of corporate and securities matters, beginning with the company's 1992 IPO and more
Acquisition of a controlling interest in a bank holding company for a private equity group
Represented a private equity group in the acquisition of a controlling interest in a South Carolina bank holding company. more
Negotiation with Federal Trade Commission for publicly-traded, consumer retail company
Successfully represented a publicly-traded, consumer retail company by persuading the Federal Trade Commission not to bring a case which would have more Featured
Franchise counseling services for a Georgia-based franchisor of real estate brokerage offices
Represented a Georgia-based franchisor of real estate brokerage offices in connection with the formation and implementation of their franchise more
Corporate and securities matters for a Maryland financial institution
Represents a Maryland-based financial institution in a wide variety of corporate and securities matters, including its IPO and advice on public more
Corporate and securities matters for a Maryland bank holding company
Represented a Maryland financial institution on a wide variety of corporate and securities matters beginning with the company's IPO in 1999, the more
Represented a state official in constitutional challenge to use of federal stimulus funds
Represented a state official in constitutional challenge to state legislature's appropriation of federal stimulus funds. more
Pro Bono Plaintiffs' Action *
Represented and successfully settled pro bono plaintiffs' action to recover title to property allegedly lost in fraudulent equity stripping scheme. more
Leveraged recapitalization of a privately-held company
Represented a privately-held company in connection with a leveraged recapitalization transaction involving private equity sponsor, mezzanine lender more
More than 100 cases to grand juries as an Assistant District Attorney *
Presented more than 100 cases to grand juries of New York County as an Assistant District Attorney. more
ICC arbitration for international infrastructure developer
Represented an international infrastructure developer in an ICC arbitration related to a power plant in sub-Saharan Africa. more
Regulatory advice for major participants in the secondary mortgage market *
Advised major participants in the secondary mortgage market on the effect of an FDIC receivership or conservatorship on mortgage servicing and the more
Grandparent adoption
Obtained a favorable decision from the North Carolina Court of Appeals on behalf of maternal grandparents setting aside an adoption that was obtained  more
Counsel to West Virginia not-for-profit in contractual dispute
Represented a West Virginia not-for-profit owner in the defense of claims from a general contractor and the prosecution of claims on behalf of the more
Combat-related training
Represented a disabled veteran in combat-related training in Federal Circuit and the Court of Federal Claims on an issue of first impression. more
Divorce and succession (probate) cases for Katrina victims
Supervised UNC Law Students, who traveled to New Orleans to volunteer for the New Orleans Pro Bono Project, on divorce and succession (probate) cases. more
Creditors’ committee representation for commercial packaging and labeling manufacturer
Represent creditors' committee in Chapter 11 bankruptcy of commercial packaging and labeling manufacturer. more
Eviction matter and child custody issue for a young single mother
Obtained a favorable settlement on a eviction matter of a young single mother and assisted the client with a child custody issue. Our team was able more
Issuance of common stock for a Midwest savings and loan holding company
Represented a Midwestern savings and loan holding company in its recapitalization through a rights offering and common stock issuance to a more
Contract litigation for investment arm of insurance company
Achieved favorable settlement on behalf of client on its claims for breach of mortgage loan purchase agreement. more
Acquisition of a majority interest in Bank of Virginia by private investor group
Represented a private investor group in forming a bank holding company, making a majority investment in Bank of Virginia and conducting a private more
Complex insurance coverage litigation for venture capital firm
Lead counsel in ongoing representation of venture capital firm in connection with dispute under directors and officers liability policy regarding more
Issuer’s counsel in a $6.1 million initial public offering
Represented the issue in a $6.1 million public offering undertaken in connection with the mutual-to-stock conversion and holding company formation by  more
ERISA litigation for soft drink manufacturer
Represented a Fortune 100 company benefit plan administrator in ERISA case involving over-payments to plan beneficiary. more
Insurance recovery litigation for naval shipbuilding and repairing manufacturer
Successfully represented a naval shipbuilding and repairing manufacturer in a dispute regarding coverage for substantial property damage and business  more
Real estate investment dispute for North Carolina developers
Successfully defended North Carolina developers of a large shopping center in efforts by a business partner. a commodities hedge fund, to recover its  more

Representative Clients

Insurance coverage litigation for manufacturer and distributor of chemicals and plastics *
Represented manufacturer and distributor of chemicals and plastics in coverage litigation regarding asbestos, environmental, and toxic tort more

Reynolds American Inc.

ERISA class action involving Reynolds American Inc.
Represented R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company successfully in ERISA class action. On October 25, 2013, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of  more FeaturedCase Study
Lorillard Tobacco Co. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Represented R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (RJR) in complex business litigation action. In 2009, Lorillard and RJR signed a settlement agreement to more

Richmond County Financial Corp.

Acquisition of Bayonne Bancshares, Inc. by Richmond County Financial Corp.
Represented Richmond County Financial Corp. in its $173.0 million acquisition of Bayonne Bancshares, Inc., Bayonne, N.J. more
Acquisition of Ironbound Bankcorp by Richmond County Financial Corp.
Represented Richmond County Financial Corp. in its acquisition of Ironbound Bankcorp, N.J., Newark, N.J. more

Rockwell International Corp.

Representation of Rockwell International Corp. *
Served as trial and appellate counsel for Rockwell International Corporation in action seeking to hold Rockwell liable for alleged contractual more

Rose Acre Farms Inc.

Rose Acre Farms Inc. v. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality
Rose Acre Farms, Inc. retained us in a water quality permitting dispute with the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources more Featured

Roslyn Bancorp Inc.

Acquisition of TR Financial Corp. for $1.1 billion by Roslyn Bancorp Inc.
Represented New York-based Roslyn Bancorp Inc., in  its $1.1 billion acquisition of TR Financial Corp., a  New York financial institution. more
Public offering of senior notes for Roslyn Bancorp Inc.
Represented Roslyn Bancorp Inc., a New York-based financial institution, in a $75 million public offering of senior notes. more
Public offering of senior notes for Roslyn Bancorp Inc.
Represented Roslyn Bancorp Inc., a New York-based financial institution, in a $114.8 million public offering of senior notes. more

Ryan Beck & Co.

Underwriter's counsel for Ryan Beck & Co. in a $17.0 million initial public offering
Represented the underwriter, Ryan Beck & Co., in the $17.0 million initial public offering by First Federal of North Michigan Bancorp. more

Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P.

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in $1.2 billion public offering
Represented the underwriters, led by Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $1.2 billion public offering by Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. more
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $161.2 million public offering
Represented underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the follow-on public offering of $161.2 million of common stock by National Penn more Featured
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $8.7 million public offering
Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $8.7 million initial public offering by Flatbush Federal Bancorp, Inc. more
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $202.0 million public offering
Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $202.0 million initial public offering by KNBT Bancorp, Inc. more
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $148.8 million public offering
Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $148.8 million initial public offering by Partners Trust Financial Group, Inc. more
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $13.4 million public offering
Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $13.4 million initial public offering by SFSB, Inc. more
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $56.5 public offering
Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $56.5 million initial public offering by Prudential Bancorp, Inc. of more
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $516.3 million public offering
Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $516.3 million initial public offering by Investors Bancorp, Inc. more Featured
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $98.2 million public offering
Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $98.2 million initial public offering by Roma Financial Corp. more
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $121.7 million public offering
Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $121.7 million initial public offering by Oritani Financial Corp. more
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $1.1 billion public offering
Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $1.1 billion initial public offering of common stock by TFS Financial more Featured
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $192.7 million public offering
Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $192.7 million initial public offering by Northfield Bancorp, Inc. more
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $27.5 million private placement
Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in a private placement of $27.5 million of common stock issued by Smithtown Bancorp, more
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a private placement of subordinated notes
Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in an $11.8 million private placement of subordinated notes by Paragon Commercial Bank. more
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $3.8 public offering
Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $3.8 million initial public offering by St. Joseph Bancorp, Inc. more
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $11.1 million public offering
Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $11.1 million initial public offering by Hibernia Homestead Bancorp, Inc. more
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a public offering
Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $28 million follow-on public offering of common stock by Smithtown Bancorp, Inc. more
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in the $11.3 million follow-on public offering of common stock
Represented the underwriter, Sandler O’Neill + Partners L.P., in the $11.3 million follow-on public offering of common stock by Provident Financial more
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $32 million private placement of common and preferred stock
Represented Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., as placement agent, in connection with the $32 million private placement of common and preferred stock more
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $40 million public offering of common stock
Represented underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the follow-on public offering of $40 million in common stock by Orrstown Financial more
Placement agent for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $60.0 million private placement of convertible preferred stock
Represented the placement agent, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $60.0 million private placement of convertible preferred stock by Heritage Oaks  more
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in $199 million public offering
Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $199 million public offering by ViewPoint Financial Group Inc. more
Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in $1.2 billion public offering
Represented the underwriters, led by Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $1.2 billion public offering by Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. more

Sandy Spring Bancorp Inc.

Issuance of securities pursuant to the TARP Capital Purchase Program for Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.
Represented Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. in its issuance of preferred stock and warrants to purchase shares of its common stock through the U.S. more
$101 million public offering of common stock for Sandy Spring Bancorp Inc.
Represented Sandy Spring Bancorp Inc., the largest bank holding company headquartered and operating in Maryland, in connection with its $101 million more

Sara Lee Corporation

Lead trial counsel for Sara Lee Corporation
Lead trial counsel for Sara Lee Corporation company in numerous Lanham Act, false advertising, and patent infringement cases including three more
Logan v. Burgers' Ozark County Cured Hams, Inc.
Defended a subsidiary of Sara Lee Corporation against claims of patent infringement and negotiated a very favorable settlement at a below market  more
Sara Lee Corp. v. Kayser-Roth Corp.
Represented Sara Lee Corporation, makers of L’EGGS hosiery, as plaintiff against one of its major competitors in a trademark and trade dress more Featured

Savings Institute Bank and Trust Company

Corporate counsel to Savings Institute Bank and Trust Company
Represented Savings Institute Bank and Trust Company in its reorganization from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form and the more

Sea Launch Company LLC

In re Sea Launch Company LLC *
Represented Sea Launch Company, LLC, a heavy lift satellite launch company, in their Chapter 11 case  in which we successfully reorganized more

Security Financial Bancorp Inc.

Mutual to stock conversion for Security Financial Bank and IPO for Security Financial Bancorp Inc.
Represented Security Financial Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $19.4 million initial public offering by its newly formed more
$46 million acquisition of Security Financial Bancorp Inc.
Represented Security Financial Bancorp Inc. in its $46.0 million acquisition by Standard Bancshares Inc., Hickory Hills, Illinois. more

Security of Pennsylvania Financial Corp.

Mutual to stock conversion of Security Savings and Loan and initial public offering for Security of Pennsylvania Financial Corp.
Represented Security Savings and Loan Association of Hazleton in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $15.8 million initial public offering  more

Sequoia Bancshares Inc.

Acquisition of Sequoia Bancshares Inc. *
Represented Sequoia Bancshares Inc. in its $110.7 million acquisition by United Bankshares Inc., Parkersburg, West Virginia. more

SGV Bancorp Inc.

Acquisition of SGV Bancorp Inc. by IndyMac Mortgage Holdings Inc.
Represented SGV Bancorp Inc. in its $58.6 million acquisition by IndyMac Mortgage Holdings Inc., Pasadena, California. more

SI Financial Group Inc.

Mutual holding company reorganization and initial public offering for SI Financial Group, Inc.
Represented Savings Institute Bank and Trust Company in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $50.3 million initial public more

South Jersey Financial Corporation Inc.

Mutual to stock conversion of South Jersey S&LA and IPO for South Jersey Financial Corp.
Represented South Jersey Savings and Loan Association in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $35.1 million initial public offering by its more

SouthBanc Shares Inc.

$127.6 million acquisition of SouthBanc Shares Inc.
Represented SouthBanc Shares Inc. in its $127.6 million acquisition by National Commerce Financial Corp. more

Southern Mills Inc. d/b/a TenCate Protective Fabrics

Southern Mills Inc. d/b/a TenCate Protective Fabrics v. Insight Holding Group LLC (significant contract litigation in federal district court and in arbitration)
Obtained a major victory for the firm’s client Southern Mills d/b/a TenCate Protective Fabrics in a complex case involving a contract for the sale of  more

Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated

Underwriter's counsel for Stifel, Nicolaus & Company in public offering
Represented the underwriter, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, in a $17.1 million public offering of common stock by Atlantic Coast more

Stifel Nicolaus Corp.

Underwriter's counsel for Stifel Nicolaus Corp. in a $20.8 initial public offering
Represented the underwriter, Stifel Nicolaus Corp., in the $20.8 million initial public offering by Colonial Bankshares, Inc. more
Underwriter's counsel for Stifel Nicolaus Corp. in a $78.2 initial public offering
Represented the underwriter, Stifel Nicolaus Corp., in the $78.2 million initial public offering by Cape Bancorp, Inc. more
Underwriter's counsel for Stifel Nicolaus Corp. in a $27.7 initial public offering
Represented the underwriter, Stifel Nicolaus Corp., in the $27.7 public offering by Malvern Federal Bancorp, Inc. more

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated and Macquarie Capital (USA)

Represented Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated and Macquarie Capital (USA) in a $43.0 million private placement of common stock
Represented Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated and Macquarie Capital (USA) in a $43.0 million private placement of common stock by New more

Strategic Diagnostics Inc.

Patent counseling for Strategic Diagnostics Inc.
Obtains patents and provides patent counseling for Strategic Diagnostics Inc. ("SDI").  SDI is a leading developer and manufacturer of antibodies, more Featured

Strategic Outsourcing Inc. (SOI Holdings Inc.)

Wrongful termination of multi-year workers' compensation insurance program
The firm served as lead counsel in litigation alleging breach of a contract to provide three years of “guaranteed cost” workers compensation more Featured

Suburban Federal Savings Bank Inc.

Acquisition of Westview Savings Bank by Suburban Federal Savings Bank
Represented Suburban Federal Savings Bank in its acquisition of Westview Savings Bank, in a merger of mutual savings banks. more

Sugar Creek Financial Group

Mutual holding company reorganization for Tempo Bank and IPO for its holding company
Represented Tempo Bank, an Illinois-based federal savings institution, in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $4.1 million more

Sunkist Growers Inc.

Sunkist Soft Drinks Inc. v. Sunkist Growers Inc.
Counsel for Sunkist Growers Inc. in a case involving a soft drink trademark license agreement. The arbitration hearing resulted in an more

Symons Corporation

Representation of Symons Corporation *
Obtained favorable settlement from insurers in connection with several lawsuits asserting bodily injuries arising out of a building more

TALECRIS PLASMA RESOURCES INC. - APPEAL OF PLASMA CENTERS CASE JURY VERDICT

Appellate litigation for Talecris Plasma Resources Inc.
Represents Talecris Plasma Resources, Inc., in an appeal to the North Carolina Court of Appeals of an adverse $36 million jury verdict in a breach of  more

Taltwell LLC

Taltwell LLC v. Zonet USA Corp.
Lead counsel for Taltwell Limited Liability Company in patent litigation against Zonet USA Corp. involving patents relating to credit card sized more

Telechem International Inc.

Oxford Gene Technology Ltd. v. Telechem International Inc.
Represented Telechem International Inc., a provider of biochemistry-related products and services, in a patent infringement dispute involving more

Textron Financial Corporation

Acquisition of a specialty lender for Textron Financial Corporation
Represented Textron Financial Corporation, a diversified commercial financial company, in its acquisition of RFC Capital Corporation, a specialty more
Acquisition of a commercial finance company for Textron Financial Corporation
Represented Textron Financial Corporation, a diversified commercial finance company, in its acquisition of STI Credit Corporation and its portfolio more
Loan portfolio sales for Textron Financial Corporation
Represented Textron Financial Corporation, a diversified commercial finance company, in multiple sales of loan and lease portfolios and related more Featured
Sale of aviation loans for Cesna Finance Corporation
Represented Cesna Finance Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Finance Corporation, a diversified commercial finance company, in the sale of a more

The Committee of Unsecured Creditors for Bill Heard Chevrolet

In re Bill Heard Enterprises Inc., et al.
Represented the Official Committee of one of the largest sellers of Chevrolet vehicles in the United States in their cases filed in the Northern more Featured

The Committee of Unsecured Creditors for NetBank Inc.

In re NetBank Inc.
Represented the creditors' committee and now liquidating supervisor for NetBank Inc. in connection with liquidation of this bank more Featured

The Committee of Unsecured Creditors for NII Holdings (fka Nextel International)

In re NII Holdings
Represented creditors committee for NII Holdings Inc. (f.k.a. Nextel International) in connection with restructuring of its unsecured debt.
 

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The Construction Specifications Institute

Acquisition of Building Systems Design Inc. by The Construction Specifications Institute
Represented The Construction Specifications Institute, a national trade association, in its acquisition of Building Systems Design, Inc., which more

Thomasville Furniture Industries Inc.

Thomasville Furniture Industries Inc. v. Thomasville Express Inc. et al.
Lead counsel for Thomasville Furniture, Inc. in trademark infringement action.

Thomasville Furniture Industries, Inc. v. Thomasville  more
Thomasville Furniture Industries Inc. v. Terry W. Little d/b/a Thomasville Furniture Integrity Group
Lead counsel for Thomasville Furniture, Inc. Obtained judgment, permanent injunction and order for attorney’s fees.

Thomasville Furniture more
Thomasville Furniture Industries Inc. v. Alvin T. Lambeth d/b/a Thomasville Freight Lines
Lead counsel for Thomasville Furniture, Inc. Obtained judgment, permanent injunction and order for attorney’s fees. 

Thomasville more

Tohono O'odhom Nation

United States v. Tohono O’odhom Nation
Co-counsel for the Tohono O’odhom Nation in United States v. Tohono O’odhom Nation, No. 09-846 (2011). The case involves the scope of the more

Tosh Farms LLC

Environmental litigation for Tosh Farms LLC
Represent a number of entities related to Tosh Farms, a large livestock producer in Tennessee and Kentucky. Tosh Farms is a defendant in a nuisance more

Tri-County Financial Corporation

Private placement offering for Tri-County Financial Corporation
Represented Tri-County Financial Corporation in a private placement of its common stock to accredited investors. more

Trident Securities

Underwriter's counsel for Trident Securities in a $15.8 million initial public offering
Represented the underwriter, Trident Securities, in the $15.8 million initial public offering by First Deposit Bancshares, Inc. more
Underwriter's counsel for Trident Securities in a $5.6 initial public offering
Represented the underwriter, Trident Securities, in the $5.6 million initial public offering by First Federal of Olathe Bancorp, Inc. more
Underwriter's counsel for Trident Securities in a $5.2 million initial public offering
Represented Trident Securities, the underwriter, in the $5.2 million initial public offering by First BancTrust Corporation. more
Underwriter's counsel for Trident Securities in an initial public offering
Represented the underwriter, Trident Securities, in the $4.8 million initial public offering by City Savings Financial Corp. more
Underwriter's counsel for Trident Securities in a $6.8 initial public offering
Represented the underwriter, Trident Securities, in the $6.8 million initial public offering by Mt. Troy Savings Bank. more
Underwriter's counsel for Trident Securities in a $2.6 initial public offering
Represented the underwriter, Trident Securities, in the $2.6 million initial public offering by Rantoul First Bank, S.B. more

Trucks Inc.

Trucks Inc. v. United States of America *
Represented Trucks, Inc. in seeking a reversal and remand from a District Court decision granting IRS motion for summary judgment on issue of whether  more
Trucks Inc. v. United States of America *
Represented Trucks, Inc. in a jury trial in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against the IRS' attempt to collect more

U.S. Department of Justice

U.S. v. Fremont Bank *
Conducted investigation and brought case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more
U.S. v. California Automated Clearing House Association *
Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more
U.S. v. First National State Bancorporation *
Conducted investigation and participated in litigation on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. First Nat'l more
United States v. Household Finance Corp. *
Tried case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. Household Finance Corp. more
United States v. Society and Ameritrust *
Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. Society and Ameritrust more
United States v. Primestar, Inc. *
Supervised litigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more
United States v. Gen. Motors Corp. and ZF Friedrichshofen, AG *
Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. Gen. Motors Corp. and ZF more
U.S. v. Baroid and Dresser *
Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more
United States v. Interstate Bakeries Corporation and Continental Baking Company *
Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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U.S. v. US West *
Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more
United States. v. Lockheed Martin Corp. and Northrop Grumman Corp. *
Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. Lockheed Martin Corp. and Northrop more
U.S. v. Lockheed Martin Corporation and Northrop Grumman Corporation *
Supervised investigation and case on behalf the U.S. Department of Justice. more
United States v. Philadelphia Saving Fund Society *
Conducted investigation on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.
 
United States v. Philadelphia Saving Fund Society more
U.S. v. Suiza Foods and Broughton Foods *
Supervised investigation and case on behalf the U.S. Department of Justice.
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United States v. Smith Int'l and Schlumberger Ltd. *
Supervised investigation, case and trial on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice in a case involving contempt of a merger decree.

United States v. Smith Int'l and Schlumberger Ltd. more
United States v. United Tote *
Supervised investigation, case and trial on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. United Tote more
U.S. v. Georgia-Pacific Corporation and Fort James Corporation *
Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Pacific Division Transfer Case (United Airlines’ acquisition of Pan Am’s Pacific Division) *
Tried case on behalf of U.S. Department of Justice involving Pacific Division Transfer Case (United Airlines’ acquisition of Pan Am’s Pacific more
U.S. v. General Electric and Honeywell *
Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice and a senior official who decided to bring the case. more
U.S. v. General Dynamics and Newport News Shipbuilding *
Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more
U.S. v. SBC Communications and BellSouth Corporation *
Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

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United States v. The Mathworks *
Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice involving Sherman Act § 1, allocation of markets.

United more
U.S. v. Echostar Communications, Hughes Electric Corp., General Motors Corp., and DirecTV Enterprises *
Supervised investigation and case for the U.S. Department of Justice. more
U.S. v. Mountain Health Care *
Supervised investigation and case on behalf the U.S. Department of Justice against Mountain Health Care. Internal investigation related to grand jury  more
United States v. Village Voice and Media and NT Media *
Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice involving the Sherman Act § 1; swap of assets.  Case pending. more
United States v. Aluminum Co. of Am. and Reynolds Metal Co. *
Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. Aluminum Co. of Am. and Reynolds more
United States v. UPM-Kymmenei, Oyi, Reflectac, Bemis and Morgan *
Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more

United Airlines Inc.

MacroSolve Inc. v. United Airlines Inc.
Defending United Airlines in patent infringement case where MacroSolve has accused the United Airline’s use of a mobile services network platform and  more

United Airlines, U.S. Airways, Air Canada

Cyberfone Systems LLC (formerly LVL Patent Group, LLC) v. United Airlines, U.S. Airways, and Air Canada
Defending United Airlines, U.S. Airways and Air Canada in the District of Delaware. CyberFone Systems LLC filed multiple actions in District of more

United Community Bancorp

Mutual holding company reorganization of United Community Bank and IPO for United Community Bancorp
Represented United Community Bank, a southern Indiana savings bank, in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $36.5 million more

United Community Banks Inc.

Private equity offering for United Community Banks, Inc.
Represented United Community Banks, Inc. in a $380 million private equity offering. more
Sale of classified substandard and non-performing loans for United Community Banks Inc.
Represented United Community Banks, Inc. in its bulk sale of $266 million in classified substandard and non-performing loans. more Case Study

Verizon Services Corporation

Verizon Services Corp., et al. v. Vonage Holdings Corp., et al. *
Lead patent counsel on two of three Verizon VOIP patents found valid and infringed ($117.5 million settlement after $58 million verdict more

Virginia Capital Bancshares Inc.

Mutual to stock conversion of Fredericksburg Savings Bank and IPO for Virginia Capital Bancshares, Inc.
Represented Fredericksburg Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $105.6 million initial public offering by its newly formed more
$175.5 million acquisition of Virginia Capital Bancshares Inc.
Represented Virginia Capital Bancshares Inc. in its $175.5 acquisition by BB&T Corporation. more

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University v. Hokie Real Estate Inc.
Successfully defended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in trademark infringement litigation against Hokie Real more

Visa U.S.A. Inc.

Ex-parte reexam for Visa U.S.A. Inc.
Prepared a draft ex-parte reexam for client Visa, against Restricted Spending Solutions Pat. 6,044,360. This patent related to spending more

Wal-Mart, Starbucks, and Sam’s Club

Patent infringement litigation against discount & variety retail stores
Represented Wal-Mart, Starbucks, and Sam’s Club in a patent infringement action involving patents related to gift card technology. After holding a more

Wellesley Bank

Mutual to stock conversion for Wellesley Bank and IPO for Wellesley Bancorp Inc.
Represented Wellesley Bank, a Massachusetts cooperative bank, in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $22.5 million initial public offering  more

Wells Cargo, Inc.

Representation of contract mining company in environmental coverage litigation
Lead counsel for Wells Cargo, Inc. in ongoing litigation seeking insurance coverage for losses incurred in connection with an environmental more

Wells Real Estate

Venture capital and investment fund matters for Wells Real Estate
Represent Wells Real Estate in venture capital and investment fund matters. more
Private placement of real estate opportunity fund for Wells Real Estate
Represent Wells Real Estate in private placement of real estate opportunity fund. more Featured

West Essex Bancorp Inc.

Mutual holding company reorganization of West Essex Bank and IPO for West Essex Bancorp Inc.
Represented West Essex Bank in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $17.7 million initial public offering by its newly formed more
$72.2 million remutualization acquisition of West Essex Bancorp Inc.
Represented West Essex Bancorp Inc. in its $72.2 million remutualization and acquisition by Kearney Financial Corporation, Kearney, New Jersey. more

Westminster American Insurance Company

Recapitalization and acquisition of Westminster American Insurance Company
Represented an individual investor in the recapitalization and acquisition of Westminster American Insurance Company out of receivership following more

Westwood Homestead Financial Corporation

$28.4 million initial public offering by Westwood Homestead Financial Corporation
Represented Westwood Homestead Financial Corporation in its $28.4 million initial public offering. more

Winston-Salem State University Foundation

Construction management for major public university
Represented Winston-Salem State University Foundation in relation to the design, development and construction of a dormitory on the university campus. more

Witco Corporation

Witco Corporation v. Travelers Indemnity Co. *
Obtained favorable settlements on the eve of trial for Witco Corporation in an action against more than 35 insurance companies for environmental more

WorldCom Inc.

Guglielmo v. WorldCom Inc.
Briefed and argued on behalf of WorldCom in Guglielmo v. WorldCom, Inc., 148 N.H. 309, 808 A.2d 65 (2002). The case involved unfair trade more

Woronoco Bancorp Inc.

Mutual to stock conversion and $55 million IPO for Woronoco Bancorp Inc.
Represented Woronoco Savings Bank in connection with its mutual to stock conversion and the related $55.5 million initial public offering by its more
Acquisition of Woronoco Bancorp, Inc. by Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc.
Represented Woronoco Bancorp Inc. in its $144.5 million acquisition by Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc. more

WSFS Financial Corporation

$50 million offering of capital securities for WSFS Financial Corporation
Represented WSFS Financial Corporation in $50 million offering of floating rate capital securities. more

Xignux

Patent and trademark assistance for Xignux
Represents Xignux, a Mexican industrial consortium, in an array of patent and trademark matters for its business divisions in the electrical, wire more

Zino Davidoff S.A.

Trademark infringement litigation for Zino Davidoff SA
Briefed on behalf of Zino Davidoff in Zino Davidoff SA v. CVS Corp., 571 F.3d 238 (2d Cir. 2009). The case involved the sale of products more

Zodiac Aerospace

Acquisition by Zodiac Aerospace
Represented Zodiac Aerospace in its acquisition of C&D Aerospace, an aircraft interiors manufacturer with operations in the United States, more Featured

Zodiac Marine & Pool

Acquisition by Zodiac Marine & Pool
Represented Zodiac Marine & Pool in its $327 million acquisition of Polaris Pool Holdings Corporation from private equity fund Quad-C Management. more Featured

Zodiac of North America Inc.

Zodiac North America, Inc. v. Ontario Ltd.
The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of Zodiac North America, a worldwide manufacturer of pool and recreational products, in an enforcement more

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Experience Highlights

Employment litigation for governmental employees
Represented multiple employees in actions against District of Columbia government and various agencies before the Office of Employee Appeals and in more
Issuance of common stock for a Midwest savings and loan holding company
Represented a Midwestern savings and loan holding company in its recapitalization through a rights offering and common stock issuance to a more
Bank acquisition by Greater Atlantic Financial Corp.
Represented Greater Atlantic Financial Corp. in its $1.1 million acquisition of Dominion Savings Bank, FSB, Front Royal, VA. more
Complex coverage matters involving environmental losses for city
Served as lead counsel for a New England city government with respect to complex coverage matters involving environmental and other liabilities and more