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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

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

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

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

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

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

Improper trading activity by an investment adviser: Represented financial institution and investment adviser in alleged improper trading activity by a portfolio manager. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fraud litigation for a world-renowned luxury goods manufacturer: Represent a world-renowned luxury goods manufacturer in antitrust litigation. Case pending. more

Environmental coverage litigation for a major electrical equipment manufacturer *: Represented a major electrical equipment manufacturer in environmental coverage litigation. more

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

$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

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

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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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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Multiple acquisitions for Provident Bankshares Corporation: Represented Provident Bankshares Corporation in multiple acquisitions and dispositions, including its $330 million acquisition of Southern Financial 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Private placement of real estate opportunity fund for Wells Real Estate: Represent Wells Real Estate in private placement of real estate opportunity fund. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$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

$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

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

$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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trademark enforcement services for a leading footwear and apparel manufacturer: Represents a leading footwear and apparel manufacturer in trademark litigation and enforcement work. 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

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

Assistance with state and federal criminal inquiries: Counseled clients on state and federal criminal inquiries and assisted in compliance with regulatory requests. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

Federal and state grand jury proceedings: Represented companies in federal and state grand jury proceedings. more

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

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

ERISA representation of major airline: Represented major airline in ERISA case resulting in employer-favorable decision in Northern District of Georgia. more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ERISA litigation for soft drink manufacturer: Represented a Fortune 100 company benefit plan administrator in ERISA case involving over-payments to plan beneficiary. more

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

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

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

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

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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Employment discrimination defense for an agricultural association: Represented Washington, D.C.-based agricultural association in administrative racial discrimination and hostile work environment action. more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Venture capital and investment fund matters for Wells Real Estate: Represent Wells Real Estate in venture capital and investment fund matters. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$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

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

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

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

Carbon-offset private equity fund: Assisted with the formation of a private equity fund dedicated to investing in land-based carbon-offset projects. 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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

International parental abduction (Hague): Chile: Represented mother from Chile in action to recover children who had been abducted. more

Employee benefits counseling for financial institution *: Represented a financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters in connection with its acquisition. more

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

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

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

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

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

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

Abbott Laboratories v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. *: Lead patent counsel for Mylan Pharmaceuticals in ANDA patent action on divalproex sodium.

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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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

SEC investigation of Internet day trader: Represented an Internet day trader in an investigation by the SEC. more

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Private equity offering for United Community Banks, Inc.: Represented United Community Banks, Inc. in a $380 million private equity offering. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volvo v. Dr. Volvo *: Represented Volvo in successful defense of Volvo's famous mark against independent dealer. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Continuing legal education programs: Provide continuing legal education programs to lawyers and nonprofit organizations in the areas of tax, employment, corporate, intellectual property 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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Private placement for a bank holding company: Represented a Connecticut bank holding company in its private placement of convertible trust preferred securities. more

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

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

Patent prosecution for consumer diagnostics company: Patent and trademark prosecution and counseling for diagnostics including breast milk and urine analysis devices and methods. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dow Chemical Co. v. AAB Building System *: Represented AAB Building System in trademark opposition. more

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

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

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 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

Regulatory enforcement advice for a federal savings bank: Advised a federal savings bank on regulatory enforcement matters. more

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

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

$175.5 million acquisition of Virginia Capital Bancshares Inc.: Represented Virginia Capital Bancshares Inc. in its $175.5 acquisition by BB&T Corporation. more

Holding company reorganization for a Massachusetts financial institution: Represented a Massachusetts financial institution in its reorganization into a holding company. more

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

$460 million acquisition of FirstFed America Bancorp Inc.: Represented FirstFed America Bancorp Inc. in its $460.1 million acquisition by Webster Financial Corp. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Pennsylvania bank: Represented a Pennsylvania financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. 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

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

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.

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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

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

Pro bono program for Haitian refugees: Staffed a pro bono program which screens Haitian refugees for Temporary Protected Status. 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

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

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

$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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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

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

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

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

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

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

Trademark counsel for a leading financial institution: Provide international and domestic trademark portfolio management, and trademark counseling for a leading financial institution. more

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

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

Defense of a fraudulent transfer claim: Defended an individual in an action for fraudulent transfer. more

Compensation advice for a Connecticut financial institution: Advised a Connecticut financial institution in connection with executive and equity compensation matters. more

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

U.S. v. California Automated Clearing House Association *: Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bankruptcy representation for a continuing care retirement community: Represented a continuing care retirement community in Chapter 11 bankruptcy. more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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$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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Litigation for Trade Association: Represents trade association in challenge to federal procurement regulation in federal district court. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$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

$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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patent prosecution and counseling for personalized medicine start-up: Provided patent prosecution and counseling for combined pharmaceutical and diagnostic biomarker therapies. more

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

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

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

$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

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

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

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

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.

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Patent prosecution and counseling for pharmaceutical company: Patent prosecution and counseling for pharmaceuticals including delivery mechanisms. 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

United States. v. Lockheed Martin Corp. and Northrop Grumman Corp. *: Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$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

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

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

Executive compensation and employee benefits for an Ohio financial institution: Represented an Ohio financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

Private placement of convertible trust preferred securities: Represented a North Carolina bank holding company on its private placement of convertible trust preferred securities. more

Creditors’ committee representation for commercial packaging and labeling manufacturer: Represent creditors' committee in Chapter 11 bankruptcy of commercial packaging and labeling manufacturer. more

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

Brand development and brand protection: Performs not only trademark clearance and application work, but also domestic and international policing, anticounterfeiting, franchising, licensing, more

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

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

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

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 appeal of material supervisory determination: Represented Maryland-based financial institution in appeal to banking regulator of CAMELS ratings. more

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Acquisition of a mutual cooperative bank: Represented a bank in an acquisition of a mutual cooperative bank. more

Bankruptcy of a window manufacturer: Represent unsecured creditors' committee in bankruptcy of a window manufacturer. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Counsel on homeland security matters to European city *: Represented European city in general lobbying, and provided advice on homeland security procurement. more

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

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

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

Employee benefits matters for a bank: Represent a bank in general compensation and benefits matters. Involved with implementation of employment contracts, severance arrangements, more

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

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

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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$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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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

Executive and employee benefit matters for a Connecticut financial institution: Represented a Connecticut financial institution 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Branch acquisition for Bradford Bank: Represented Bradford Bank in assumption of $6.5 million of bank branch deposits. more

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

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

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

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

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

$48 million private placement of subordinated debentures by Columbia Bank: Represented Columbia Bank in private placement of $48.0 million in subordinated debentures. more

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S. v. Baroid and Dresser *: Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more

Executive compensation and employee benefit matters for Pennsylvania financial institution: Represented a Pennsylvania financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

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

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

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 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

$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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

U.S. v. Lockheed Martin Corporation and Northrop Grumman Corporation *: Supervised investigation and case on behalf the U.S. Department of Justice. more

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

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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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

$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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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$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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Tax advice for Louisiana-based non-profit: Represented a Louisiana-based non-profit by providing tax advice. 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

$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

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

Insurance litigation for world's leading cruise operator *: Lead counsel for world's leading cruise operator regarding catastrophic hurricane losses. 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

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

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

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

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

$38 million public offering for Ocean Shore Holding Company: Represented Ocean Shore Holding Company in its $38 million initial public offering. more

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

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 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

Action against accountant for conversion of funds.: Represented a missionary in action against an accountant for conversion of our client's funds. more

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

United States v. Household Finance Corp. *: Tried case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

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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

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

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

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

$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

$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

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

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

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

United States v. Primestar, Inc. *: Supervised litigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. 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

$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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Disposition of assets for a banking technology company: Represented a banking technology company in a disposition of substantially all of its assets. 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

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

$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

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

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

Antitrust counterclaim for a medical device company *: Represented a medical device company in an antitrust counterclaim to a patent suit. 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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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

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

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

Acquisition of title insurance company: Represented a New Jersey savings bank in its acquisition of a title insurance company. 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

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

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

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

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

U.S. v. US West *: Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tax implications for nonprofit organizations: Represent nonprofit organizations providing advice on the tax implications of their actions in a multitude of situations. more

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

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

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

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

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

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

Branch acquisition by Marshfield Savings Bank: Represented Marshfield Savings Bank in its acquisition of two branch offices and related deposits from Associated Bank. more

Acquisition of a title company: Represented Bradford Bancorp Inc. in the acquisition of a title company. more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$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

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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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

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

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

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

$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

Executive compensation and employee benefits for a bank: Represented a Maryland bank on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

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

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

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

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

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

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

Acquisition of Pulaski Bancorp Inc.: Represented Pulaski Bancorp, Inc. in its $64.3 million acquisition by Kearney Financial Corp., Kearney, New Jersey. 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 $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

U.S. v. Suiza Foods and Broughton Foods *: Supervised investigation and case on behalf the U.S. Department of Justice.
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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

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

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

Executive compensation and employee benefits for bank holding company: Represented a bank holding company on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. 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

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

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

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

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

Employee benefits services for a Connecticut-based financial institution: Represented a Connecticut-based financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. 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

Statutory claims litigation for landfill owner: Represented landfill owner in statutory claims against regional waste authority in Virginia trial and appellate courts. 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

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Pennsylvania financial institution: Represented a Pennsylvania financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S. v. General Dynamics and Newport News Shipbuilding *: Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more

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

Employee benefits advice for a bank holding company: Represent a Pennsylvania bank holding company on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

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

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

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

U.S. v. Fremont Bank *: Conducted investigation and brought case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more

$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

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

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

$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

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

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

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

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

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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
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
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
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

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