Experience

Case Studies

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:32:52 GMT

Future Remedy

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:55:50 GMT

Kilpatrick Townsend managed the global License, Development and Commercialization Agreement between Biotest AG (Biotest), a German publicly traded

Breakthrough

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:17:33 GMT

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) expanded from a single location to have a satellite patent office in downtown Detroit with

United Focus

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:05:24 GMT

Founded in 1934, First Financial operates First Federal Bank, which has 66 locations in the Carolinas and is the third largest financial institution more

Construction litigation claims for supplier of hydroelectric equipment

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:40:14 GMT

Represent one of the world's largest suppliers of hydroelectric equipment and are presently defending and asserting claims involving a hydroelectric more

Construction litigation claims for large supplier of hydroelectric equipment

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:43:21 GMT

Represent one of the world's largest suppliers of hydroelectric equipment and are presently defending and asserting claims involving a hydroelectric more

Labor and employment litigation for supply chain management company

Thu, 03 May 2012 06:43:47 GMT

Represented a supply chain management company in a case in federal court in Georgia in which plaintiff and a class of similarly more

Financing representation for commercial lender

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 06:43:16 GMT

Represent a commercial lender in the financing of numerous tractor dealerships through the United States. more

ERP licensing & systems integration transactions for private retail company

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 06:43:25 GMT

Represented private retail company in negotiation of agreement with Wipro to implement & configure Oracle merchandise management system. more

Rambus Inc v. Freescale Semiconductor Inc., et al.

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:41:09 GMT

Representing respondents LSI Corp. and Seagate technologies in defense of a patent infringement action involving external memory controllers and more

Information technology services for private retail company

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:43:33 GMT

Represented private retail company in connection with the negotiation of a master services agreement with IBM for the provision of OMS and more

Internal investigation for a bank in response to an OCC subpoena

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:41:14 GMT

Conducted an internal investigation for a bank in response to a subpoena from the OCC. more

University Health Care System oncology practice acquisition

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:44:04 GMT

Represented University Health Care System in acquisition of Medical Oncology Associates of Augusta, P.C. more

Acquisition for Saint Joseph's Medical Group

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:44:03 GMT

Represented Saint Joseph's Medical Group in acquisition of Vascular Institute of Georgia, P.C. and Georgia Vascular Clinic, P.A. more

Collection of substantial amounts for large healthcare system

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:48:04 GMT

Represented large integrated healthcare system in collection of substantial amounts due following settlement of class action pending in New York more

Saint Joseph's Medical Group acquisition

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:44:10 GMT

Represented Saint Joseph's Medical Group in acquisition of Georgia Vascular Clinic, P.A. more

Patent action for Taiwanese pharmaceutical company

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:47:47 GMT

Represented a Taiwanese pharmaceutical company in a patent related action before the U.S. Dist. Ct. for the Cent. Dist. of California; conducted more

Saint Joseph's Medical Group acquisition of vascular surgery center

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:43:57 GMT

Represented Saint Joseph's Medical Group in acquisition of Vein Center of Georgia, LLC. more

Patent infringement litigation for Taiwanese mechanical component manufacturer

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:47:53 GMT

Represented a Taiwanese mechanical component manufacturer in a patent infringement action before the U.S. Dist. Ct for the East. Dist. of more

Praxair Inc. v. ATMI Inc.

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:42:57 GMT

Counsel for Praxair, Inc. in a patent infringement litigation involving gas delivery systems for semiconductor fabrication. Praxair, Inc. v. more

Breach of contract litigation for solar product manufacturer

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:47:50 GMT

Represented a Taiwanese solar product manufacturer in a breach of contract action before California state court. more

Contract litigation for Taiwanese computer/NB manufacturer

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:47:43 GMT

Represented a Taiwanese computer/NB manufacturer in a contract related action before U.S. Dist. Ct. in California. more

Patent litigation for Scenera Research LLC

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:43:07 GMT

Represented Scenera Research LLC, a software company that conducts research and invents patentable technologies in the field of wireless more

Corporate and legal compliance advice for U.S. company

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:47:36 GMT

Successfully assisted a U.S. company in establishing its Taiwan business operation; advised in corporate establishment and legal compliance issues more

Sale of Tandem Health Care Inc. hospice business

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:43:43 GMT

Represented Tandem Health Care, Inc. in the sale of its In-Home Hospice business to Great Lake Caring. more

Patent troll litigation against T-Mobile USA Inc.

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:43:47 GMT

Successfully defended T-Mobile USA, Inc., a wireless telecommunications carrier, in a patent troll case filed in the Eastern District of more

Commercial disputes litigation for health supplement manufacturer

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:48:59 GMT

Represented foreign health supplement marketer in numerous commercial disputes and cases following termination of long-term supply agreements after more

Action against borrower and guarantor for $70 million loan

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:03:01 GMT

Represent lender in several disputes concerning a $70 million loan. Prevailed in bench trial on lender’s ability to pursue borrower and guarantor for more

Fraud and securities investigations for software company

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:24:45 GMT

Assist software company in wake of allegations of accounting fraud and securities violations. more

DIAC property arbitration

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:07:36 GMT

Lead counsel for claimant in respect of a successful property development claim in the value of AED 72m. The matter involved local litigation (both more

Shopping centre development

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:07:29 GMT

Purchase and development of shopping centre in Co Cork, Ireland. Cost c. €1Om. Negotiating development agreement, collateral warranties. more

KSA joint venture

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:07:39 GMT

Counsel for Japanese contractor in relation to JV agreements and construction contract in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. more

Advisor to local architectural practice

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:07:23 GMT

Advising client on all aspects of construction and general contract law in the UAE. Client is a major local Architectural practice. more

Resolution of large construction claims

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:07:31 GMT

Advising several clients in resolving multi-million dollar claims stemming from the suspension or termination of numerous developments in Dubai and more

Golf course development

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:07:43 GMT

Initial advice on development of golf course and residential units in South West Ireland. more

Drafting/review of specialist consultancy contracts for redesign of landmark golf course

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:07:28 GMT

Advised developer on consultancy agreements for redesign of a marque golf course in Dubai. more

DIAC arbitration for large publicly-traded contractor

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 06:43:18 GMT

Lead counsel to client in successfully resolving 10s of millions of claims arising from the construction of a district cooling facility in Dubai. more

Advice on suspension/termination of construction contracts

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:07:48 GMT

Advised local contractors on contractual and legal rights to suspend works and secure the site. more

Drafting bespoke construction contract

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:07:53 GMT

Drafted bespoke construction contracts for the construction of LEED - gold certified building with service centre, warehouse and office facility in more

LCIA arbitration for an international design consultancy

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 06:42:52 GMT

Lead counsel in successfully prosecuting and settling 10s of millions of dirhams in claims against a Dubai quasi- government developer. more

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ("KSA") construction documentation

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:07:25 GMT

Advised KSA / US joint venture on suite of construction documents including JV agreement, construction documents, and design proposals. more

Twelve related DIAC arbitrations

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 06:42:48 GMT

Lead counsel to claimant in twelve related DIAC real estate and construction arbitrations with approximately 500 million dirhams in dispute. more

Advice to investors

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:07:19 GMT

Advised numerous investors and purchasers in relation to stalled or delayed projects in the UAE. Negotiated settlements, drafted settlement more

ADCCAC arbitration for international developer

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:07:17 GMT

Lead counsel for a Kuwaiti employer in an arbitration against an international contractor in relation to a major stalled project in Abu Dhabi with a more

Land swap deal for Irish sports body with development angle

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:07:51 GMT

Advised sporting body on sale and development prospects re land swap deal in Dublin, Ireland. more

Pre-Arbitral advice to prime contractor on Abu Dhabi project

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:07:09 GMT

Lead counsel to the prime contractor on a major mixed use development in Abu Dhabi comprising six tower blocks. Advising our client on claim more

Nursing home development

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:07:16 GMT

Development of 50 bed nursing home and sheltered housing units. Includes liaising with tax advisers and advice on structure of the JV. more

Product liability litigation for health supplement marketer

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:48:02 GMT

Represented foreign health supplement marketer in connection with state and federal product liability actions and MDL proceeding initiated following more

Arysta LifeScience North America LLC v. Makhteshim Agan of North America Inc.

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:43:33 GMT

Represented MANA in patent infringement case relating to the plant growth regulator mepiquat chloride. more

Implementation of co-management arrangement

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:39:03 GMT

Worked with a faith-based hospital system in a major southwestern U.S. metropolitan area and one of the country's premier neurology groups, in more

Sale of carpet business to Dominus Capital Partners for Interface, Inc.

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 06:43:56 GMT

Represented Interface, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of modular carpet, in the sale of its Bentley Prince Street business segment to an more

Bayer Schering Pharma AG v. Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc., et al.

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:49:54 GMT

Represented Watson in pending ANDA litigation over generic version of YAZ®.

Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. v. Watson more

Breach of contract litigation for a Taiwanese solar product manufacturer

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:43:03 GMT

Represented a Taiwanese solar product manufacturer in a breach of contract action before California state court. more

Theme Co-op Promotions v. News America FSI Inc.

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:02:29 GMT

Representing Theme Co-op in prosecution of antitrust/unfair business practices action involving free standing inserts used for advertising packaged more

Teva Women’s Health Inc. v. Lupin LTD, et al.

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:47:43 GMT

Represented Watson in ANDA litigation of generic version of LOSEASONIQUE®. more

Business operation advice for U.S. company

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:42:53 GMT

Successfully assisted a U.S. company in establishing its Taiwan business operation; advised in corporate establishment and legal compliance issues more

BioGenex Laboratories Inc. v. Rashidi

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:43:37 GMT

Representing BioGenex in prosecution of trade secret case involving automated molecular pathology staining and imaging systems. (Alameda Sup. Ct.). more

Z-Line Designs Inc. v. Sauder Woodworking Co.

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:03:45 GMT

Represented Z-Line Designs, a major ready-to-assemble furniture manufacturer and distributor, in a design patent and trade dress infringement more

Sepracor Inc. v. Breath Limited

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:43:30 GMT

Represented Sepracor in ANDA litigation of generic version of Xopenex. more

Area 55 Inc. v. Celeras LLC, et al.

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:42:46 GMT

Counsel for plaintiff Area 55, Inc. in a patent infringement litigation involving wine aeration. Area 55, Inc. v. Celeras LLC, et al., No. more

Acquisition for U.S. company

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:43:05 GMT

Advised a U.S. company in connection with its acquisition of a business in Taiwan. more

Sepracor Inc. v. Dey L.P. and Dey Inc.

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:43:16 GMT

Represented Sepracor in ANDA litigation of generic version of Xopenex. more

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary v. Novartis Ophthalmics Inc. et al.

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:42:59 GMT

Counsel for Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in a patent infringement litigation involving treatment of age-related macular degeneration. Massachusetts Eye v. Novartis Ophthalmics, et al more

Legal research for Taiwan government

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:43:02 GMT

Conducted a wide variety of legal research for Taiwan government in the field of museum management and art licensing. more

Divestiture for supplier of custom machine parts

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 06:43:25 GMT

Represented a long-established supplier of seals, O-rings and other custom machine parts in connection with the sale of its business to a UK-based more

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. v. Garcia et al.

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:43:39 GMT

Representing Sony Computer Entertainment America in action to stop the unlawful distribution of “modding” devices and pirated video games.

Sony Computer Entm't America Inc. v. Garcia et al. more

GellyFish Technology of Texas LLC v. T-Mobile USA Inc., et al.

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:43:38 GMT

Represented T-Mobile, Sharp and Motorola Mobility against patent infringement claims. We filed detailed counterclaims demonstrating why the asserted more

In re Certain Semiconductor Chips

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:43:27 GMT

Representing respondents LSI Corp. and Seagate Technologies in the International Trade Commission in defense of a patent infringement action more

Assessing litigation risk for foreign investment bank

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:49:35 GMT

Assisting foreign investment bank in assessing litigation risk associated with potential acquisition of subsidiary in New York and advising on more

Patent litigation for Taiwanese pharmaceutical company

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:42:59 GMT

Represented a Taiwanese pharmaceutical company in a patent related action before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California; more

Franchise agreement negotiations for music franchisor

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:43:36 GMT

Managed a successful negotiation for a background music franchisor with its franchisee association for the system-wide renewal of a significantly more

Financial review and redesign for private equity fund

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:42:48 GMT

Reviewed and redesigned a novel financing structure for the development and ownership of a portfolio of wind companies by a private equity fund. more

Department of Energy Loan Guarantee program advice for solar company

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:50:52 GMT

Advised solar and renewable client on Department of Energy Loan Guarantee program. more

Supported loan guarantee application and review process for wind turbine manufacturing company

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:09:55 GMT

Supported the Department of Energy Loan Guarantee application and review process for expanded manufacturing capacity in the U.S. for the American more

Patent infringement claims for BSI Designs

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:43:39 GMT

Successfully prosecuted patent infringement claims for BSI Designs, a leading designer and manufacturer of restaurant equipment, in disputes with more

Acquisition of Augusta Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery by University Health Care System

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:43:56 GMT

Represented University Health Care System in acquisition of Augusta Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery, P.C. more

Patent infringement litigation against International Securities Exchange

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:43:33 GMT

Served as lead counsel in representing International Securities Exchange (ISE) against patent infringement claims brought by the Boston Options more

Intellectual property advice for nonfiction publisher

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:43:29 GMT

Vetted numerous manuscripts for defamation and intellectual property issues before publication for major nonfiction publisher. more

Life insurance policy dispute

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:43:32 GMT

Successfully represented an abuse victim against her incarcerated ex-husband in a dispute over proceeds from a life insurance policy. more

Copyright advice and counsel to Steelcase Inc.

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:42:56 GMT

Provided advice and counsel in areas of copyright to Steelcase, Inc., global manufacturer and supplier of furniture and wall covering products, in more

Premier Anesthesia v. Bethesda Memorial Hospital

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:43:10 GMT

Served as lead trial counsel in multimillion dollar healthcare dispute, involving breach of contract, fraud and tortuous interference. Case settled more

International parental abduction (Hague): Spain

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:43:39 GMT

Successfully represented a foreign, left behind parent from Spain, whose two young children were wrongfully taken to the U.S. by their mother. The more

Patent prosecution and counseling for Georgia Health Sciences

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:42:40 GMT

Represent Georgia Health Sciences in preparing and prosecuting numerous U.S. and international patent applications, including applications relating more

Duramed Pharmaceuticals Inc. v. Watson Laboratories Inc., et al.

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:45:35 GMT

Represented Watson in pending ANDA litigation of generic version of SEASONIQUE®. Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Watson Laboratories, Inc., more

Contract litigation for investment fund companies

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:42:55 GMT

Represented four investment funds specializing in investments in Russia in a breach of contract action against a global depositary bank over the fees more

Breach of contract litigation for Dash Crofts

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:04:22 GMT

Served as local counsel and lead trial counsel for Dash Crofts, of Seals & Crofts, a popular 1970s folk rock group, in a federal lawsuit raising more

Fraudulent conveyance adversary litigation

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:43:03 GMT

Led representation of defendants in $70 million fraudulent conveyance adversary proceeding brought by trustee in Chapter 7 case. Successfully settled more

Representation of contract mining company in environmental coverage litigation

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:43:50 GMT

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

Guglielmo v. WorldCom Inc.

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:43:01 GMT

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

Intellectual property for designer and marketer of wind and water turbine technology

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:44:45 GMT

Represent a designer and marketer of wind and water turbine technology for the alternative energy market. more

Advertising claims against Suncore Products LLC

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:43:25 GMT

Successfully represented Suncore Products LLC ("Suncore") against an investigation by the National Advertising Division of the Council of Better more

Microlog Corp. v. Continental Airlines Inc., et al.

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:37:15 GMT

Represented United Airlines, NCR Corporation, Walgreens and several other defendants in a patent infringement suit in the United States District more

In re Certain Portable Communication Devices

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:43:30 GMT

Representing respondent Motorola Mobility Inc. in the International Trade Commission in defense of a patent infringement action involving mobile more

IPO of Franklin Financial Corporation

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:06:03 GMT

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

Patent infringement litigation for Kennametal Inc.

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:05:03 GMT

Representation of Kennametal Inc., a $2 billion per year NYSE company, and related Kennametal entities in a patent litigation action that its biggest more

Litigation defense for real estate development firm

Tue, 01 May 2012 06:43:12 GMT

Represented a real estate development firm in action arising from a dispute with a law firm in San Diego. The California law firm had obtained a more

Real estate acquisition for one of Sweden’s largest property companies

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:43:02 GMT

Represented one of Sweden’s largest property companies in its acquisition of three major shopping malls in Stockholm. more

Represented a national beverage manufacturer in a USERRA audit

Wed, 30 May 2012 06:42:49 GMT

Successfully represented a national beverage manufacturer in a DOL USERRA audit of its defined benefit pension plan. more

Counsel for research and human therapeutics development company

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:56:27 GMT

Represent a biomedical research and human therapeutics development company in MCRADA and MTA-CRADA with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and more

Pre-merger counsel for global pharmaceutical company

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:01:58 GMT

Represent a global pharmaceutical company in its pre-merger, 50+ multi-country survey of local laws affecting critical contracts in Latin America, more

Purchasing Power LLC v. Bluestem Brands Inc.

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:58:16 GMT

Serves as local counsel for Bluestem Brands in their defense against allegations that they breached the terms of a non-disclosure agreement and more

Managed network services transaction for a telecommunications services company

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:46:25 GMT

Completed a global managed network services transaction on behalf of a telecommunications services company. The transaction involved the provision of more

Texas Instruments v. Hyundai Electronics Industries Co. Ltd.

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:43:39 GMT

Counsel for Hyundai in patent infringement litigation involving semiconductor fabrication processes and circuits. more

Marvell v. CSIRO

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:44:57 GMT

Trial counsel for CSIRO as defendant in litigation for declaratory relief of patent infringement involving 802.11 wireless LAN technology. Marvell more

MacroSolve Inc. v. United Airlines Inc.

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 06:43:02 GMT

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

Strategic alliance involving a global lighting fixture manufacturer and retailer

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 06:43:18 GMT

Represented a global lighting fixture manufacturer and retailer regarding a strategic alliance with partners from Australia and Dubai for the more

Community Supported Agriculture

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:43:54 GMT

Helped in name selection, business organization, fundraising and chicken coop design for a new community supported agriculture vegetable farm on more

Insurance coverage counsel for Suburban Propane Partners L.P.

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:43:54 GMT

Served as insurance coverage counsel for Suburban Propane Partners, L.P., a nationwide distributor of propane, fuel oil and related products and more

Telebrands Corp. v. Del Labs. Inc.

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:39:11 GMT

Defeated motion for temporary restraining order and forced plaintiff to withdraw preliminary injunction motion and pay our clients’ associated more

Represented Five Point Partners in its acquisition of Turnpoint Solutions

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 06:44:38 GMT

Represented Five Point Partners, a provider of technology enabled consulting services, in its acquisition of Turnpoint Solutions. more

Litigation for Fortune 500 consumer electronics developer

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 06:43:38 GMT

Defended a major, international developer and manufacturer in federal court against over twenty separate contract, tort and equitable claim asserted more

Internal investigation for a bank in response to an OCC subpoena

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:43:19 GMT

Conducted an internal investigation for a bank in response to a subpoena from the OCC. more

Patent infringement action for Taiwanese mechanical component manufacturer

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:42:57 GMT

Represented a Taiwanese mechanical component manufacturer in a patent infringement action before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of more

On-going clearance project for a major retailer

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 06:43:17 GMT

The firm advises a major retailer about potential patent infringement issues associated with hundreds of products sold or considered for sale by the more

Sale of troubled bank

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 06:43:17 GMT

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

Ex-parte reexam for Visa U.S.A. Inc.

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:10:22 GMT

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

First lien and second lien credit facilities of a paper manufacturing company

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:02:34 GMT

Representation of lead agent and lender in connection with $95M syndicated secured first lien and second lien credit facilities used to finance the more

Strategic alliance for global telecommunications provider

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 02:02:28 GMT

Represented a global telecommunications provider in a strategic alliance with a leading cloud services platform to provide content delivery and more

Condemnation litigation for Wachovia

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:02:26 GMT

Representation of Wachovia, as Trustee for the Bowman Gray Trust (Brookberry Farms property). The Winston-Salem Forsyth County schools condemned 43 more

Syndicated senior secured revolving and term loan credit facilities for food concession operator

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:02:30 GMT

Representation of lead agent and lender in connection with over $200 million syndicated senior secured revolving and term loan credit facilities more

EPC contract negotiations for industrial and energy company

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 02:02:56 GMT

Represented one of the largest industrial and energy companies in the world in extensive contract negotiations of an EPC contract for a clean energy more

Patent reexaminations litigation for declaratory judgment plaintiff

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:43:36 GMT

Drafted third-party comments and petitions in the reexamination of U.S. Patent No. 6,849,827 relating to input voltage for a welding power source, more

Takeda Pharmaceuticals et al. v. Teva Pharmaceuticals et al.

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:02:28 GMT

Represented one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies in the trial of a Hatch-Waxman case relating to the drug lansoprazole, which has an more

Checkmate Strategic Group Inc. v. Yahoo! Inc.; Lane's Gifts LLC v. Yahoo! Inc.

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 02:02:30 GMT

Represented Yahoo! in competing national class actions, one filed in state court in Arkansas and a second in the Central District of California, more

Dees v. Saban Entertainment Inc.

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:03:05 GMT

Represented Saban Entertainment Inc. (Saban) against claims of copyright infringement, unfair competition, and breach of contract. The more

Carl Sagan v. Apple Computer Inc.

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:02:34 GMT

Defended Apple Inc. (Apple) in Carl Sagan’s defamation action based on Apple’s use of Sagan’s name as a product word, and later renaming code more

Black and Decker U.S. Inc. et al. v. Best Buy Imports et al.

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 01:02:52 GMT

Represented Black & Decker and supervised an extensive investigation into the importation and sale of tools which copied Black & Decker’s more

Krav Maga Associations of America Inc. v. Eyal Yanilov et al.

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:02:56 GMT

Defended a group of Krav Maga instructors against a claim that their use of the term “Krav Maga” infringed the plaintiff’s alleged trademark right in more

Time Warner Entertainment Company L.P., et al. v. KJ, et al.

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:02:55 GMT

The Santee Alley district in Los Angeles and the Canal Street district in New York were notorious centers for the retail sale of counterfeit more

Intellectual property clearance for Fortune 100 financial services company

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:38:29 GMT

Represents a Fortune 100 financial services company in connection with various copyright, trademark and right of publicity clearance more

Fisherman's Wharf Bay Cruise Corporation v. Blue & Gold Fleet

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:02:31 GMT

Represented plaintiff in predatory pricing, tying, price and services discrimination claims against rival provider of San Francisco Bay Cruises. more

Represented client in the DOJ’s largest antitrust investigation

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:02:13 GMT

Represented a former broker during the DOJ’s largest antitrust investigation and convinced the DOJ to use the client as a cooperating witnesses as more

Representation of former CEO and Board chair in SEC investigation

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:03:04 GMT

Defended former chief executive officer and Board chair against SEC and audit committee investigations alleging securities fraud. more

Representation of president and CEO in State of California investigation

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:02:54 GMT

Defended president and chief executive officer of real estate investment trust against State of California investigation alleging unlawful sale of more

Patent prosecution for Eli Lilly

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:02:33 GMT

Represents Eli Lilly and prosecutes their US patents and foreign patents concerning antiviral vaccines. more

Global trademark portfolio management and enforcement for Brahmin Leather Works Inc.

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:02:16 GMT

Provide global trademark portfolio advice and counsel to Brahmin Leather Works, Inc., a luxury handbag and accessories company, including trademark more

License agreements for worldwide hotel company

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 06:45:57 GMT

Assisted a leading worldwide hotel company in the recordal of license agreements internationally. more

Due diligence for major U.S. bank

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:50:45 GMT

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

Alternative financing structures advice for world's largest technology company

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:51:10 GMT

Advised one of the world’s largest technology companies on alternative financing structures and barriers to entering solar component business. more

Tax and finance advice for largest geothermal facility in the U.S.

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:10:16 GMT

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

Genetic Technologies Limited v. Beckman Coulter, Inc. et al.

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:57:48 GMT

Represented Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. in a patent infringement action filed by Genetic Technologies Limited (“GTG”). The plaintiff sued more

Trademark and copyright litigation for toy and game manufacturer

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:43:16 GMT

Represented major toy and game manufacturer in federal suit and DMCA action against online trademark and copyright infringer, successfully removing more

Intellectual property advice for toy and game manufacturers

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:43:03 GMT

Advised major toy and game manufacturers concerning their online intellectual property and privacy policies. more

Design Tex Group Inc., et al. v. U.S. Vinyl Manufacturing Corp., et al.

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:42:58 GMT

Successfully represented Design Tex Group, Inc., copyright owner and designer of wallcovering patterns, against infringer manufacturer, and initially more

Esbin & Alter LLP v. Zappier et al.

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:43:25 GMT

Retained to defend independent software developer on a pro bono basis against former law firm employer that alleged copyright infringement, fraud, more

Privacy data breaches

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:44:53 GMT

Served as lead counsel providing advice on numerous privacy data breach matters, including data breaches involving millions of credit card numbers more

International parental abduction (Hague): Spain

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:43:33 GMT

Successfully represented a foreign, left behind parent from Spain, whose two young children were wrongfully taken to the U.S. by their mother. The more

Patent prosecution for University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:43:02 GMT

Represent University of North Carolina at Charlotte in preparing and prosecuting patent applications relating to bioinformatics. Also, participated more

ERISA litigation for soft drink manufacturer

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:43:14 GMT

Represented a Fortune 100 company benefit plan administrator in ERISA case involving over-payments to plan beneficiary. more

Equity holder and secured creditor representation

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:43:26 GMT

Led representation of an equity holder and secured creditor in a Chapter 11 case of a landfill developer. Achieved dismissal of bankruptcy case more

In re North American Royalties Inc., et al.

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:43:07 GMT

Led representation of North American Royalties, Inc., et al., a leading auto parts manufacturer, in its Chapter 11 case. more

Representation of online marketing company in coverage dispute with its professional liability insurer

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:43:59 GMT

Lead counsel for online marketing company in dispute with its professional liability insurer regarding coverage for losses incurred in connection more

Construction litigation for pipeline contractor

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:43:20 GMT

Represents a pipeline contractor in Texas state court against one of the largest pipeline owners in the United States arising out of a 135-mile more

Intellectual property counseling for clean technology companies

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:44:07 GMT

Represented multiple clients in patent preparation, prosecution, opinion work, due diligence work, and transactional work (including licensing) in more

Patent infringement litigation for United States airline

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:15:06 GMT

Defending United States airline against multiple actions in the District of Delaware alleging infringement of obtaining data transaction information more

QBE Insurance Corporation v. Archstone

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:37:32 GMT

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

Intellectual property advice and counsel for Colour & Design Inc.

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:43:27 GMT

Advice and counsel provided in all areas of patent, trademark and copyright to Colour & Design Inc., global manufacturer, designer and supplier more

Various product safety and recall matters

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:43:39 GMT

Represented and advised various companies with regard to product safety and warning issues related to a variety of consumer products. Worked closely more

Representative Pending Patent Litigation

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:25:43 GMT

• Ingeniador, LLC v. Alfresco Software, Inc., et al. (D. P.R.)
• Tagged, Inc. v. FotoMedia Technologies, LLC (N.D. Cal.)
• Personal Audio, LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., et al. more

Real estate transactions for an international real estate investment company

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:43:23 GMT

Represented one of the worlds largest real estate investment companies in the disposal and acquisition of several real properties in Sweden. more

Obtained regulatory exemptions for Employee Assistance Programs and wellness benefits

Wed, 30 May 2012 06:43:06 GMT

Represented several Fortune 500 companies in obtaining exemptions for EAPs and wellness benefits from the research fee and Form W-2 more

Follow-on offering for Endocare Inc.

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:02:25 GMT

Represent Endocare, Inc., a specialty medical device company that develops, manufactures and distributes health care products for cryoablation for more

Joint venture for international publicly-traded company

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:02:06 GMT

Represent an international publicly-traded company in a joint venture with a minority owned business enterprise (MBE) in connection with a more

Canon Inc. v. Color Imaging Inc. et al.

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 06:43:33 GMT

Serves as local counsel representing Canon Inc. in their pursuit of patent infringement claims relating to their toner supply container products. Canon, Inc. v. Color Imaging, Inc. et al. more

Sky Technologies LLC v. Microsoft Corporation et al.

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:29:26 GMT

Represented Manhattan Associates in a patent infringement litigation in the District of Massachusetts. The plaintiff asserted a patent related to more

Texas Instruments Inc. v. Hyundai Electronics Industries

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:43:01 GMT

Counsel for Hyundai in patent infringement litigation involving the design and fabrication of DRAM devices. Texas Instruments v. Hyundai more

PartsRiver v. Shopzilla Inc. et al.

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 06:45:29 GMT

Lead counsel for Shopzilla in a patent infringement litigation involving guided parametric search software and graphical user interface. PartsRiver, more

Leon Stambler v. Walgreens, Williams-Sonoma, Crate & Barrel and AT&T

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 06:43:28 GMT

Represented Walgreens, Williams-Sonoma, Crate & Barrel and AT&T in a patent infringement litigation in the Eastern District of Texas where more

Automotive product liability litigation

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:43:53 GMT

Served as regional defense counsel for automobile manufacturers in dozens of federal and state court cases across the Southeast alleging personal more

Colour & Design Inc. v. U.S. Vinyl Manufacturing Corporation, et al.

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:19:50 GMT

Successfully represented Colour & Design, Inc., copyright owner and designer of wallcovering patterns, against infringer manufacturer. After more

Information technology services for private retail company

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:43:17 GMT

Represented private retail company in connection with the negotiation of a master services agreement with IBM for the provision of OMS and more

Global sourcing & technology services for NYSE Manufacturing Company

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:39:29 GMT

Represented NYSE Manufacturing Company with regards to Knowledge Process & Business Transformation Outsourcing transactions involving IT more

Litigation for home automation technology distributor

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 06:44:13 GMT

Defended a major distributor of high-end home automation technology against manufacturer’s claims for misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of more

Proxy contest to elect insurgent nominees to board of directors of publicly held banking company

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 06:42:53 GMT

Represented Schaller Equity Partners, a private investment partnership, and a coalition of insurgent shareholders formed by it, in a successful proxy more

Contract litigation for Taiwanese computer/NB manufacturer

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:42:55 GMT

Represented a Taiwanese computer/NB manufacturer in a contract related action before a U.S. District Court in California. more

Intellectual property counsel for a prominent investment fund

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 06:43:24 GMT

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

Underwriters’ counsel in a $27.1 million public offering

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:03:35 GMT

Represented the underwriter in a $27.1 million public offering undertaken in connection with a second step mutual holding company reorganization. more

$100M privately placed senior unsecured notes and over $100M in combined working capital and franchisee loan facilities for publicly held company

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:02:25 GMT

Representation of publicly held company, as borrower, issuer and guarantor, engaged in selling and leasing home and office furniture, electronics and more

Revolving credit facility for global manufacturer

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:02:35 GMT

Representation of publicly held leading global manufacturer of flooring products, as borrower, in connection with $100 million syndicated senior more

$86.2M all-stock acquisition for United Financial Bancorp Inc.

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:25:44 GMT

Represented United Financial Bancorp, Inc., a large holding company located in Massachusetts, in its $86.2 million all-stock acquisition of New more

Eminent domain settlement for Clarion

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:02:28 GMT

Representation of Clarion in the Raleigh, North Carolina Princeton Mill Apartment Complex. After an initial offer from the Department of more

Breach of contract litigation for Spanish corporation

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:03:05 GMT

Represented a Spanish corporation in a federal lawsuit concerning a breach-of-contract claim regarding the sale of a $36 million private jet. more

Clean Heat LLC v. Enviro-Log Management Inc.; Ultra-Clean Logs LLC v. Enviro-Log Management Inc.

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:02:39 GMT

Representing green technology company in two licensing disputes and prosecuting cross-claim for breach of warranty and fraud. (California more

Agreement to provide managed network services, network security services, equipment refresh, transport services, ethernet virtual private network (EVPN), Anira, and voice services

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 07:44:29 GMT

Represented global provider of telecommunications services in connection with an agreement to provide managed network services, network security more

General Protecht v. ITC and Pass & Seymour v. ITC

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 02:02:54 GMT

Represented an electrical-device manufacturer in appeals to the U.S. International Trade Commission and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. more

Volcom Inc. v. Roc Nation LLC

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:44:48 GMT

Defended Jay Z and Roc Nation against a claim of trademark infringement. Volcom Inc. alleged that the red diamond design used by Roc Nation in more

Dudnikov et al. v. MGA Entertainment Inc.

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:02:57 GMT

Represented MGA Entertainment Inc., the owners of the Bratz property, in one of the first cases to address allegations of a wrongful ISP takedown more

Inter partes re-examination for equipment manufacturer

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:03:09 GMT

Represented an analytics equipment manufacturer as a third party requester in an inter partes re-examination proceeding to invalidate more

Secured over $100M in working capital, franchisee loan facilities and senior unsecured notes for publicly held company

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 01:03:06 GMT

Representation of publicly held company, as borrower, issuer and guarantor, engaged in selling and leasing home and office furniture, electronics and more

The Learning Co., Houghton Mifflin v. Zynga Inc.

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:02:54 GMT

Defended Zynga against trademark infringement claims alleging that Zynga’s “Oregon Trail” element of its FrontierVille game violated The Learning more

Chrysler Group LLC v. Moda Group LLC et al.

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:02:37 GMT

Represented Chrysler in successfully obtaining a settlement agreement before trial in litigation involving resolution of Defendant’s improper use of more

Advertising counseling

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:43:45 GMT

Advises various clients on potential risks associated with planned and extant print, television, and online advertising campaigns. more

GO Computer Inc. v. Microsoft Corp.

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:02:42 GMT

Representing GO Computer, Inc. in antitrust action alleging exclusionary practices. (SF Sup. Ct.). more

Construction claims for grading sub-contractors

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:05:02 GMT

Represented grading sub-contractors in an action alleging negligent construction of roadways in a luxury residential development in the mountains of more

Defendant representation in embezzlement investigation

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:03:01 GMT

Represented defendant in embezzlement investigation and prosecution. more

Representation of president and chief executive officer in DOJ investigation

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:02:56 GMT

Represented president and chief executive officer of federally insured financial institution in DOJ investigation for financial fraud and subprime more

Trademark litigation for Zynga Inc.

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:02:43 GMT

Successfully represented Zynga Inc. in trademark litigation in connection with an online game called “MafiaVille.” The defendant responded to more

Russo v. Office Depot Inc.

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:02:13 GMT

Represented Office Depot, Inc. in a lawsuit in which the plaintiff claimed that our client breached an employment contract and was unjustly enriched more

Chrysler Group LLC v. USA Wholesale Scooters, Inc., et al.

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 06:46:21 GMT

Represented Chrysler Group in obtaining preliminary and permanent injunctive relief against Defendants’ use of the JEEPSTER mark and Jeep Grille more

Application and review process for funding support for wind turbine manufacturing company

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:50:57 GMT

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

PACE bond programs advice for solar companies

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:10:09 GMT

Advised several solar companies on the status and potential use of property assessed clean energy (PACE) bond programs. more

Health care litigation for hospital system

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:47:39 GMT

Represented hospital system in investigating potential Stark and anti-kickback law violations and subsequently in the preparation and submission of a more

Parma Community General Hospital v. Premier Anesthesia of Parma (jury trial of contract and fraud claims in the Northern District of Ohio)

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:02:56 GMT

Secured a significant victory for our client, Premier Anesthesia LLC (“Premier”), an anesthesiology practice management company, after a seven-day more

Trademark applications for game and toy manufacturer

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:43:28 GMT

Successfully opposed trademark applications and cancelled trademarks on behalf of major game and toy manufacturer. more

Intellectual property litigation for online sports trading company

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:43:11 GMT

Successfully defended and brokered settlement for online sports trading company in right of publicity and intellectual property action brought by more

Laminating Services Inc. v. U.S. Vinyl Mfg.

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:43:23 GMT

Successfully represented Laminating Services, Inc., copyright owner and designer of wallcovering patterns, against infringer manufacturer. After more

Trademark and copyright advice and counsel to Laminating Services Inc.

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:43:00 GMT

Provide advice and counsel in areas of trademark and copyright to Laminating Services Inc., a global manufacturer and supplier of wallcovering more

Privacy policy litigation

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:44:56 GMT

Served as lead counsel advising companies on potential privacy litigation claims due to alleged breaches of privacy policies, including advice on more

Fabric design copyright litigation for Spectravest Inc.

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:43:15 GMT

Represented Spectravest, Inc., an apparel manufacturer, in more than 100 cases and more than 50 TRO's granted. more

Labor counsel for major beverage company

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:43:22 GMT

Represent major beverage company in labor arbitrations all over the country. more

Bankruptcy counsel for the official committee of unsecured creditors of a bankrupt medical practice

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:43:13 GMT

Represented the official committee of unsecured creditors of a bankrupt medical practice in the investigation of potential claims against the more

Falcon Mezzanine Advisors secured creditors representation

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:42:50 GMT

Led representation of Falcon Mezzanine Advisors, secured creditors, in Chapter 11 case of Adventure Parks Group, LLC, an amusement park owner and more

In re Paragon Trade Brands Inc.

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:42:56 GMT

Represented Paragon Trade Brands, Inc., a private label diaper manufacturer, in Chapter 11 case. Successfully reorganized over $500 million of debt more

Appellate litigation for Nestlé Waters North America

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:42:53 GMT

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

Construction litigation claims against pipeline contractor

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:42:47 GMT

Kilpatrick Townsend successfully completed its representation of a pipeline contractor in Alabama federal court against two affiliated more

Patent counseling for Clean Control Corporation

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:52:45 GMT

Performed patent work for Clean Control Corporation, an environmentally friendly cleaning solutions company. more

U.S. preferred stock investment by Chinese public company

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:28:50 GMT

Represented a Chinese public company in connection with its equity investment in a U.S. venture-backed software company. more

Cyberfone Systems LLC (formerly LVL Patent Group, LLC) v. United Airlines, U.S. Airways, and Air Canada

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:37:25 GMT

Defending United Airlines, U.S. Airways and Air Canada in the District of Delaware. CyberFone Systems LLC filed multiple actions in District of more

Leaper Footwear LLC v. adidas America Inc.

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:37:44 GMT

Lead counsel for adidas in patent infringement suit regarding athletic performance measurement technology. After engaging in early fact discovery, we more

Putative nationwide class action for national telecommunications company

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:43:15 GMT

Represented a national telecommunications company in a putative nationwide class action in which the plaintiff was represented by a leading Alabama more

Patent licensing and other IP agreements for global agricultural equipment company

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:55:18 GMT

Over the past several years, has drafted and/or negotiated the majority of IP agreements entered into by the client, working closely with in-house IP more

Property management advice for an international real estate fund

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:43:23 GMT

Advised a German-English property fund in the negotiation of a property management agreement for its real properties in Sweden. more

Counsel to Former Officers and Directors of Engineous Software Inc.

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 06:43:30 GMT

Represented five former officers and directors of a software company based in the Research Triangle in an action filed in the N.C. Business Court by more

$190 million acquisition for Arizona Public Service Company

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:42:37 GMT

Represent Arizona Public Service Company (NYSE and PSE: PNW), an electric utility that provides retail and wholesale electric service to most of the more

Supply and distribution agreements for global manufacturing company

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:39:35 GMT

Represent a global manufacturing company, specializing in plastics, in international and domestic supply and distribution agreements with Eli Lilly more

Akamai Technologies Inc. et al v. Limelight Networks Inc.

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 06:43:21 GMT

Representing amicus curiae The Financial Services Roundtable in pending appeal involving the proper standard for direct patent infringement more

Leon Stambler v. Atmos Energy Corp., et al.

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:28:53 GMT

Represented Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in a patent infringement litigation in the Eastern District of Texas. The plaintiff asserted patents more

Imtec v. PCT Systems Inc.

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:43:04 GMT

Counsel for PCT Systems in patent infringement litigation involving chemical cleaning systems for semiconductor wafers. Imtec Acculine, Inc. v. more

Appellate victory in novel Prison Litigation Reform Act case

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:43:11 GMT

Tolbert v. Stevenson, 635 F.3d 646 (4th Cir. 2011) – Argued a statutory interpretation question of first impression in the Fourth Circuit. more

Autoscribe Corp. v. AT&T

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 06:43:49 GMT

Defending AT&T against Autoscribe Corporation and Pollin Patent Licensing, LLC, a financial services and payment processor company, in a patent 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

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:53:21 GMT

Represent BCBSNC in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. Three individuals and two businesses contend, more

Lorillard Tobacco Co. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 06:44:10 GMT

Represented R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (RJR) in complex business litigation action. In 2009, Lorillard and RJR signed a settlement agreement to more

Insurance coverage counsel for Saks Incorporated

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:43:06 GMT

Serves as insurance coverage counsel for Saks Incorporated, one of the world’s leading fashion retail organizations, in providing advice relating to more

Business process outsourcing services for Fortune 50 retailer

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 06:43:24 GMT

Represented Fortune 50 retail company with regards to business process outsourcing transactions involving customer relationship management more

Clinical services agreements for oncology-focused biotechnology company

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 06:43:29 GMT

Represented an oncology-focused biotechnology company in intercompany clinical services agreements (with its major shareholder), IP and contract more

Internal investigation in response to a subpoena from the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:41:27 GMT

Conducted an internal investigation for an international public company in response to a subpoena from the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector more

Pro bono assistance to Slip Away Farm

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 06:43:20 GMT

The firm's intellectual property and business attorneys collaborated to provide pro bono assistance to a young woman farmer establishing a more

Issuer’s counsel in a $6.1 million initial public offering

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:03:41 GMT

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

$30M senior secured revolving credit facility for software management solutions company

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:02:27 GMT

Representation of domestic and international software management solutions company, as borrower, in connection with $30 million senior secured more

Securitization funding conduit in connection with $100M trade receivables securitization facility and letter of credit facility for commercial finance company

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:00:04 GMT

Representation of commercial finance company and its related securitization funding conduit (and issuer of agency rated commercial paper) in more

Brand licensing and counsel to a market-leading innovator of lighting products

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 02:02:42 GMT

Brand licensing and counsel to a market-leading innovator of lighting products, LED components, and semiconductor products, to audit and update more

Eminent domain settlement for HLD Properties LLC

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:02:27 GMT

A settlement by HLD Properties LLC in the amount of $1,350,000 after an offer by the City of Winston-Salem of $650,000. more

Complex business litigation for Canadian corporation

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:02:55 GMT

Defended Canadian corporation in federal court on claims for breach of contract and business torts. Negotiated a successful settlement while more

Trademark litigation for owner of PASCHAL's restaurant brand

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 07:44:56 GMT

Successfully represented the owner of PASCHAL’S restaurant brand to retrieve nine website domain names that incorporated the famous PASCHALS more

In the Matter of Certain Alendronate Salts and Products Containing Same

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 02:03:01 GMT

Represented the respondent manufacturer of the active pharmaceutical ingredient of a drug product for treatment of osteoporosis in a Section 337 more

Youngblood Timepieces Inc. v. Fossil Inc., et al.

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:44:47 GMT

Represented Fossil Inc. and Mayc's Merchandising Group, Inc. against allegations that the plaintiff owned trademark rights in its founder’s more

Fonovisa Inc. v. Cherry Auction Inc. (Representing The International Anticounterfeiting Coalition Inc.)

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:03:06 GMT

Represented the International Anticounterfeiting Coalition, Inc. in the Ninth Circuit and filed an Amicus Brief on behalf of numerous intellectual more

Inter partes re-examination for patentee of a security device

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:03:03 GMT

Represented the patentee of a patent directed to a security device for electronic equipment in an inter partes re-examination proceeding more

Trademark counseling and portfolio management

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:02:46 GMT

Trademark counseling and portfolio management to Oracle (enterprise software), Dignity Health (healthcare), Nexant, Inc. (energy sector software), more

M2 Software Inc. v. Viacom Inc. et al.

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:05:25 GMT

Represented Viacom, Inc. in trademark infringement action in which M2 Software alleged that Viacom's use of its M2: Music Television mark more

Exide Technologies vs. Johnson Controls Battery Group Inc.

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:02:34 GMT

Represents Johnson Controls Battery Group, Inc., a leading battery manufacturer, in trade dress infringement litigation against Exide Technologies more

Intellectual property clearance for Fortune 500 consumer electronics and computer company

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:43:48 GMT

Represents Fortune 500 consumer electronics and computer company in connection with various copyright, trademark and right of publicity more

Sub-contractors claims for airport construction project

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:45:02 GMT

Represented multiple grading and hauling sub-contractors in pursuing claims under North Carolina’s Little Miller Act against the payment bond for more

Defendant representation in federal prosecution matter

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:03:05 GMT

Represented defendant in federal prosecution for bribery of government official. more

Copyright infringement action for public company

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:43:12 GMT

Defended public company against copyright infringement action involving musical composition used in Super Bowl advertisement. more

Nation-wide breach of warranty case for Volvo Group North America LLC

Wed, 01 May 2013 01:02:55 GMT

Successfully defeated a contested class certification motion for Volvo Group North America, LLC, in a nation-wide breach of warranty case in the more

Waters v. Emory University

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:43:20 GMT

Represented Emory University, Inc. in an action brought by a former employee who claimed she was discharged for engaging in protected activity under more

Thomas Molnar v. 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., et al.

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:54:24 GMT

Represented 1-800-Flowers in defense of a false advertising class action, resulting in a nationwide settlement favorable to 1-800-Flowers, with no more

Provided advice to U.S. utility company in connection to power options

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:51:08 GMT

Assisted a large regulated U.S. utility to determine rate consequences of direct ownership of wind farm versus contracting for power through power more

Power purchase agreement for industrial client

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:10:15 GMT

Negotiated power purchase agreement for large industrial customer and host of two multi-megawatt photovoltaic solar facilities. more

Blue Springs LLC v. Nestlé Waters North America

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:17:34 GMT

We defended Nestlé in a breach of contract action that Blue Springs, LLC (Blue Springs) filed in Florida state court on October 13, 2009. The lawsuit more

Breach of contract litigation against TV production company

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:43:41 GMT

Won verdict after trial for television production company in breach of contract action brought by former work-for-hire employee. more

Libel suit against major nonfiction publisher

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:43:27 GMT

Successfully defended and won dismissal for major nonfiction publisher in libel suit brought by former United States intelligence agent. more

Design Tex and Patty Madden v. Fidelity Industries et al.

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:43:15 GMT

Successfully represented Design Tex Group, Inc., copyright owner and designer of wallcovering patterns, against infringer manufacturer. The matter more

Copyright advice and counsel to Design Tex Inc.

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:43:28 GMT

Provide advice and counsel in areas of copyright to Design Tex Inc., a global manufacturer and supplier of wallcovering products, in connection with more

Trade Secrets and Non-compete Cases

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:43:43 GMT

Serving as lead counsel for large public and private companies, the firm successfully enforced non-compete clauses and obtained court orders more

Copyright litigation against U.S. municipality

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:43:48 GMT

Served as lead counsel in litigation against a U.S. municipality for violation of moral rights in a public sculpture by Lee Roy Champagne. more

Labor counsel for major household products company

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:43:23 GMT

Successful union decertification for major household products company. more

Directors and Officers litigation for a major African-based electric generating company

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:43:20 GMT

Represented a foreign arbitration judgment creditor in fraudulent conveyance, alter ego/successor and breach of duty claims against former parents, more

In re Glenoit Corporation

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:43:17 GMT

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

In re Sea Launch Company LLC

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:43:11 GMT

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

Appellate litigation for Talecris Plasma Resources Inc.

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:43:18 GMT

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

Corporate and intellectual property counseling for Global Green Power Inc.

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:44:08 GMT

Represents Global Green Power, Inc. in corporate and intellectual property matters relating to the production of electricity generators powered by more

Amelia Island Liquidating Trust bankruptcy representation

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:43:13 GMT

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

In re Amelia more

Asset purchases and environmental compliance for Oldcastle Materials Group

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:42:58 GMT

Represent Oldcastle Materials Group in a series of asset purchases of mining, aggregate and cement companies located throughout the United States. We more

adidas America Inc. v. Akeva LLC

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:38:02 GMT

The firm is lead counsel for adidas in multi-defendant patent litigation relating to more than a dozen patents on athletic footwear.

Asics more

Patent prosecution for medical device companies

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 06:43:40 GMT

Drafted numerous patent application relating to medical devices including endoscopic devices for repairing or use during surgery for the spine. more

Kennametal Inc. v. Sandvik, Inc. d/b/a Sandvik Coromant Company, et al.

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:47:40 GMT

Representation of Kennametal Inc., a $2 billion per year NYSE company, in a patent litigation matter pending in the United States District Court for more

Aliphcom v. Blueant Wireless Inc.

Fri, 11 May 2012 06:43:01 GMT

Represents AliphCom dba Jawbone, a manufacturer of wireless headsets speakers, and other products enhancing mobile technology, in a trade dress more

International arbitration for automotive company

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:43:07 GMT

Advised a major company in the automotive industry in an international arbitration against a supplier regarding the delivery of defective electrical more

Complex insurance coverage litigation for California utilities contractor

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 06:43:24 GMT

Obtained a favorable settlement for a Bay Area utilities contractor in a contentious complex insurance coverage litigation involving multiple primary more

GTZM Technology Ventures LTD v. Cox Communications Inc. and CSC Holdings LLC, et al.

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:20:31 GMT

Represents Cox Communications, Inc. and CSC Holdings, LLC in a patent infringement suit pending in the District of Delaware involving modem more

Acquisition transactions for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:01:56 GMT

Represent Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), a leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, in multiple acquisition more

$100 million joint venture for U.S. venture fund

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:02:12 GMT

Represent a U.S. venture fund regarding $75 million investment in a Brazilian clean technology company and an additional $25 million investment in more

Bayer Schering Pharma AG v. Lupin Ltd., et al.

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 06:42:48 GMT

Represented appellee Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in successful defense of district court’s order dismissing Bayer’s claims of patent infringement.

Choose Co LLC v. Nestlé Waters North America Inc., et al.

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 19:21:03 GMT

Defended Nestlé Waters North America against trademark infringement, unfair competition, false designation of origin and dilution arising under the

Gemstar-TV Guide v. EchoStar, Pioneer and Scientific-Atlanta

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:43:00 GMT

Counsel for Gemstar-TV Guide in a patent infringement lawsuit involving interactive program guides used in cable and satellite set-top boxes. more

United States of America et al. v. Murphy Oil USA Inc.

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 06:43:19 GMT

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

Autoscribe Corp. v. BB&T

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:53:11 GMT

Defending BB&T against Autoscribe Corporation and Pollin Patent Licensing, LLC, a financial services and payment processor company, in a more

KE Investments LLC v. Lowe’s Companies Inc.

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:33:25 GMT

Represented Lowe's Companies, Inc. and related LG Sourcing, Inc. in a patent infringement suit asserted by a terminated supplier in United States more

Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc. f/k/a WMH Tool Group Inc. v. Lowe’s Companies Inc. and LG Sourcing Inc.

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:43:26 GMT

Represented Lowe’s Companies, Inc. and LG Sourcing in suit brought by a tool vendor in Iredell County, North Carolina Superior Court alleging claims more

Insurance coverage litigation for Siemens Industry

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:43:52 GMT

Lead counsel for Siemens Industry, the worldwide leading supplier of production, transportation, lighting and building technologies, in an insurance more

Global sourcing & technology services for Fortune 50 retail company.

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 06:43:38 GMT

Represented Fortune 50 retail company with regards to information technology outsourcing transactions that involved renegotiations with Getronics for more

Patent license agreement for a United States university

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:14:45 GMT

Represented a university spin-off in patent license agreement with international oil company covering two countries and the North Sea. more

Assistance with strengthening corporate FCPA compliance programs

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:41:45 GMT

Assisted with research and analysis of FCPA issues in order to strengthen client compliance programs. more

Consumer fraud class action litigation for advertising company in federal district court in New Jersey, New York and California

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:03:04 GMT

Achieved a major victory by defeating class certification in a significant class action filed against YellowPages.com. This result was preceded by more

Class action litigation for Ingenio in California federal court and before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:02:52 GMT

We represent Ingenio, Inc. in a class action in federal district court in San Francisco (Northern District of California). The plaintiff and putative more

Issuer’s counsel in a $15.9 million initial public offering

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:03:45 GMT

Represented the issue in a $15.9 million public offering undertaken in connection with the mutual-to-stock conversion and holding company formation more

$30M senior secured revolving credit facility for commercial finance company

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:02:36 GMT

Representation of commercial finance company, as agent and lender, in connection with $30 million senior secured revolving credit facility provided more

Syndicated senior secured revolving and term loan b credit facilities provided to a publicly held medical equipment manufacturer and distributor

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 02:02:44 GMT

Representation of lead agents and lenders in connection with $250 million of syndicated senior secured revolving and term loan b credit facilities more

Brand licensing and counsel to Osram Sylvania

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:31:11 GMT

Brand licensing and counsel to Osram Sylvania, one of the largest lighting and materials companies in the world with a longstanding reputation more

Eminent domain settlement for J.G. Messick & Sons

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:02:32 GMT

Settlement of $2,995,000 for J.G. Messick & Sons regarding a Food Lion Shopping Center. more

Litigation for lender against breach of promissory note and guaranty agreement

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:02:58 GMT

Represented lender, in pursuing borrower and guarantor in a lawsuit for breach of a promissory note and breach of a guaranty agreement. Defeated more

Softview LLC v. AT&T Mobility LLC

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 07:43:34 GMT

Defending AT&T Mobility in the District of Delaware. Softview filed an action alleging that AT&T Mobility, along with numerous wireless more

J. Christopher Burch v. Tory Burch LLC, et al.

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:45:52 GMT

IP counsel in profile unfair competition suit in Delaware Chancery Court between company and former Director to enforce TORY BURCH brand identity. more

The Medicines Company vs. Hospira

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 07:45:24 GMT

Defended a pharmaceutical company in Hatch-Waxman litigation involving the drug bivalirudin. more

Zynga guidebook litigation

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:02:32 GMT

Represented Zynga in litigation against a network of individuals and entities which sold guidebooks containing “secrets” to Zynga’s games to more

Marvel Enterprises and Funimation Productions v. New Image Sportswear Co.

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 06:44:10 GMT

Obtained an ex parte temporary restraining order and seizure order and seized thousands of infringing shirts on behalf of Marvel, the owners more

Online enforcement program

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:02:33 GMT

Established one of the first comprehensive Internet monitoring and enforcement programs, and we currently direct numerous international online more

Ex parte reexam requests for multiple clients

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:28:51 GMT

Drafted ex parte reexam requests on seven patents for two different clients. more

M2 Software Inc. v. M2 Comm LLC et al.

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:03:03 GMT

Represented a Christian music company against a separate trademark infringement claim brought by M2 Software. We worked with survey experts to more

Rubicon Communications LP v. AT&T Intellectual Prop. II, L.P., et al.

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:03:12 GMT

Represented various AT&T entities in negotiating a favorable settlement before trial in litigation involving purported breaches of a previous more

Successful defense of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Stored Communications Act, and trade secrets claims

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:43:40 GMT

Defended online database services provider against CFAA, SCA and trade secrets claims in the EDNY, obtaining successful settlement. more

Construction claims against general contractor, architect and condominium developer

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:55:47 GMT

Represent a condominium association in the mountains of North Carolina with respect to claims against the general contractor, architect, and more

Representation in federal and state grand jury investigations

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:03:02 GMT

Represented witnesses and potential targets in federal and state grand jury investigations; negotiated immunity and amnesty agreements. more

Patent infringement litigation against commercial developers

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:43:23 GMT

Represented research organization patent holder alleging infringement against commercial developers of wireless LAN technology. more

Brought trademark infringement claims for well-known U.S. fashion brand

Wed, 01 May 2013 23:00:27 GMT

Brought trademark claims in the SDNY against foreign competitor and obtained successful settlement for well-known U.S. clothing brand and more

John B. Stetson Co. v. Joh. A. Benckiser GmbH

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:09:07 GMT

The firm represented Joh. A. Benckiser (Benckiser) and Coty, Inc. (Coty) in a breach of trademark license agreement for Stetson fragrance

TPI Holdings, Inc. v. Josh Bond

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:54:27 GMT

Successfully represented TPI Holdings regarding protection of its AUTOTRADER mark against Defendant’s online use of a similar mark.

TPI more

Assisted wind turbine manufacturer with Department of Energy loan application

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:51:02 GMT

Assisted wind turbine manufacturer in determining applicability and qualification for Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program. more

Provided policy and market analysis to world's largest natural gas company

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:09:58 GMT

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

TecSec Inc. v. IBM Corp., et al.

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:26:15 GMT

Represents Cisco in a patent infringement litigation in the Eastern District of Virginia. The plaintiff asserted 11 patents related to encryption and more

Insurance coverage litigation for investment company regarding professional liability losses

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:17:37 GMT

Represent investment company in litigation regarding coverage under errors & omissions policies for professional liability losses. more

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University v. Hokie Real Estate Inc.

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:19:20 GMT

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

Copyright licensing negotiations for not-for-profit ballet company

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:43:12 GMT

Represents, on a pro bono basis, a not-for-profit ballet company in copyright licensing negotiations with choreographer’s trust and public television more

RJF International Corporation et al. v. U.S. Vinyl Mfg.

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:17:43 GMT

Successfully represented copyright owner and designer of wallcovering patterns against infringer manufacturer. After discovery, the matter was more

Trademark and copyright counsel to Patty Madden Inc.

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:43:24 GMT

Provide advice and counsel to Patty Madden Inc., leading designer of wallcovering patterns, including trademark and copyright counsel, licensing more

Negligent misrepresentation construction delay

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:43:25 GMT

Represented a major telecommunications company against a negligent misrepresentation claim in a construction delay dispute. The court granted our more

Copyright and Trademark counseling for Margaret Fishback Powers

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:02:58 GMT

Copyright and Trademark enforcement, licensing & counseling regarding the poem "Footprints in the Sand" by Margaret Fishback Powers. more

Sale of performing loans and classified assets for First Financial Holdings Inc.

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:42:44 GMT

Represented First Financial Holdings, Inc. in the sale of $198 million of performing loans and classified assets, including other real estate owned, more

Second step conversion of Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan and related public offering for its holding company

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:43:17 GMT

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

Secured creditor representation of a property/casualty insurance carrier

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:43:04 GMT

Led representation of a property/casualty insurance carrier as a secured creditor in the Chapter 11 case of a New York state golf more

In re South Fulton Medical Center Inc.

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:42:45 GMT

Led representation of South Fulton Medical Center, Inc., a non-profit hospital, in its Chapter 11 case. Successfully sold assets to for-profit more

Obtained reversal of adverse products liability ruling in North Carolina Supreme Court

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:43:39 GMT

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

Patent portfolio management

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:43:48 GMT

Represented numerous companies in the financial services, toy, clinical instrument, office products, and semiconductor industries to developing their more

Bankruptcy representation for Waterton Associates LLC

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:01:58 GMT

Representing Waterton Associates, holder of $60 million of mortgage and mezzanine debt, in bankruptcy case of residential apartment and retail more

Asset sale of Greenleaf Environmental Group's environmental remediation business

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:43:01 GMT

Represent Greenleaf Environmental Group in the asset sale of its environmental remediation business including the sale of its solid waste processing more

Counsel for Poarch Band of Creek Indians

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:43:19 GMT

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

Condominium tower and parking garage collapse

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:43:02 GMT

Defended contractor against owner’s $40+ million claim for parking garage collapse and owner’s subsequent abandonment of condominium project. more

AliphCom, et al. v. Doe

Fri, 11 May 2012 06:42:50 GMT

Represents AliphCom dba Jawbone, a manufacturer of wireless headsets speakers, and other products enhancing mobile technology, in a trade dress more

Leasing agent agreement for a Nordic real estate advisor

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:42:51 GMT

Advised one of the leading real estate advisors in the Nordic region in the negotiation of a leasing agent agreement for its Swedish asset management more

License and supply agreements for public-reporting company

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:15:10 GMT

Represent a public-reporting company in multiple research, development, license and supply agreements for skin products with SkinMedica, Inc., more

Corporate restructuring for international company

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 06:44:28 GMT

Represent a multi-billion dollar international company with headquarters in Southern California in the corporate restructuring of its Malaysian more

Levi Strauss & Co. v. Abercrombie & Fitch Trading Co.

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 06:43:01 GMT

Represented appellant Levi Strauss & Co. in successful appeal from the trial court's judgment rejecting its trademark dilution claim. The Ninth

Harris Corporation v. Hyundai Electronics Industries Co., Ltd.

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:43:22 GMT

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

IPLearn Inc. v. Ask Jeeves Inc.

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:43:42 GMT

Counsel for Ask Jeeves in patent infringement litigation involving natural language processing of databases. IPLearn LLC v. Ask Jeeves Inc more

Trade secret and breach of contract litigation against engineering and manufacturing firm

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 06:44:02 GMT

Represents an engineering and manufacturing firm accused of developing machinery using the confidential information and trade secrets of a supplier more

Garnet Digital LLC v. Apple Inc., et al.

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 06:43:38 GMT

Defending AT&T in the Eastern District of Texas. Garnet Digital filed a case against mobile device manufacturers and carriers alleging more

Performance Sales & Marketing LLC, PSM Group Inc., and Greg Serey v. Lowe’s Companies Inc.

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:47:55 GMT

Representing Lowe’s Companies, Inc. in WDNC in a suit brought by a former in-store service provider that sued Lowe's on multiple business tort more

Business process outsourcing transactions involving a global telecommunications provider

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:43:09 GMT

Represented a global telecommunications provider with regards to business process outsourcing transactions involving call center operations, more

Co-lead insurance coverage counsel for Citrus & Allied Essences Ltd.

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:43:21 GMT

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

Trademark counsel for the world’s largest member association representing the accounting profession

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 06:47:05 GMT

Provides international and domestic trademark portfolio management, brand strategy, multi-jurisdictional dispute management, and counseling. more

Copyright and trademark counseling for LeapFrog Enterprises Inc.

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:02:51 GMT

Copyright and trademark counseling regarding graphic and font designs, photographs, text, music, etc. for LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. more

Underwriters’ counsel in a $12.1 million public offering

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:03:45 GMT

Represented the underwriter in a $12.1 million public offering by a mid-Atlantic bank holding company. more

Over $100M trade recievables securitization facility for publicly held information solutions company

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:02:32 GMT

Representation of publicly held information solutions company in connection with over $100 million trade receivables securitization facility provided more

Independent counsel to the Board for a publicily traded company

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 02:02:51 GMT

Served as independent counsel to the Board of a joint venture engaged in the manufacture of PET medical imaging equipment, and consisting of a more

Brand licensing and counsel to manufacturer of paper and paper products

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 02:02:50 GMT

Brand licensing and counsel to one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of tissue, packaging, paper, pulp, building products and more

Intellectual Ventures v. Motorola Mobility LLC

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:24:48 GMT

Defending Motorola Mobility LLC in the District of Delaware. Intellectual Ventures filed a patent infringement action against Motorola accusing more

Patent reexamination for software patent

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 07:43:50 GMT

Represented patent owner in ex parte reexamination. Devised reexamination strategy and participated in all phases of reexamination, more

Two Men and A Truck International, Inc. v. David Underwood, et. al.

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:07:15 GMT

Lead counsel for Two Men and A Truck. Successfully enforced right of first refusal to purchase trademark. Led to elimination of geographic concurrent more

In re Yahoo! litigation

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:03:04 GMT

Represented Yahoo! in a national class action case for false advertising, breach of contract and unfair competition. The plaintiffs sought to certify more

DC Comics v. John Does 1-10

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 02:02:39 GMT

Represented DC Comics in this copyright infringement case filed against an unknown leaker of unreleased images from “The Watchmen” comic. DC Comics more

Nancy Garen v. Steven Feder (ADA "Miss Cleo")

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:02:20 GMT

Represented the author of a Tarot card reading book against the operators of a 900 number line made famous by the “Miss Cleo” television more

Curtis James Jackson III v. Vision Plant Pictures LLC et al.

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:03:07 GMT

Defended a producer of a documentary against a right of publicity and trademark claim by performer “50 Cent.” Our client had created a documentary more

IPR for semiconductor startup company

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:02:53 GMT

Representing a successful semiconductor startup company in IPR of 4 patents relating to non-volatile memory technology. Three of the four patents are more

Overture Services Inc. - Car Dealer Matters

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:02:49 GMT

Represented Overture Services (Yahoo!’s predecessor in the paid search business) in a group of a fourteen separate lawsuits brought by Los Angeles more

Bob Dylan v. Apple Inc.

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:02:49 GMT

Defended Apple in a trademark infringement action brought by Bob Dylan regarding Apple’s “DyLan” computer software language (which Apple claimed was more

Trademark and copyright enforcement for Formula One

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:43:42 GMT

Represents Formula One World Championship in various matters enforcing its intellectual property rights in the United States. more

Chinese Hospital v. Brown & Toland Medical Group

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:43:37 GMT

Represented Chinese Hospital in action against major physicians network alleging market abuse. (SF Sup. Ct.). more

Construction negligence and trespass action for owner and developer of luxury condominium building

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:55:43 GMT

Represented the owner and developer of a luxury condominium building in downtown Winston-Salem in a construction negligence and trespass action in more

Representation of beneficiary against securities broker

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:02:58 GMT

Represented beneficiary against securities broker for unauthorized trading and breach of fiduciary duty. more

Representation of directors and officers in DOJ investigation

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:43:13 GMT

Defended directors and officers against U.S. Department of Justice investigation for criminal antitrust violations. more

Technology Properties Ltd. v. Fujitsu Limited et al.

Fri, 03 May 2013 01:02:24 GMT

Patent infringement action against a host of computer manufacturers and their numerous subsidiaries relating to plaintiff’s patented microprocessor more

Global License, Development and Commercialization agreement for Biotest AG

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:34:51 GMT

Served as lead counsel in representing Biotest AG (Biotest), a German publicly traded biotechnology company, in signing a global License, Development more

Litigation for health care institutional system

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:07:56 GMT

Represented an institutional health care system in a qui tam action brought by a former staff anesthesiologist who alleged improper billing of more

Carbon capture legislation for private equity firm

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:04:56 GMT

Drafted revised carbon capture legislation to allow for tax credit transferability on behalf of a private equity firm. more

Solar energy advice for European utility

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:10:03 GMT

Advised a large European utility on solar energy investment's in the U.S. market, including tax and renewable energy certificate financing. more

Breach of contract and fiduciary duty claims against EZflow and Ring Corp.

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:43:33 GMT

Represented EZflow and Ring Corp. in defense of breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty claims brought by one of two siblings from whom more

Insurance litigation for recognized leader in apartment operations

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:17:18 GMT

Represent recognized leader in apartment operations regarding construction-related liabilities and losses. more

PayFlex Systems USA Inc. v. Sensei Inc. et al.

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:00:16 GMT

Represented PayFlex Systems USA, Inc. in trademark infringement litigation against Sensei Inc., a health care technology company. PayFlex had more

Intellectual property advice for international confectionary maker

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:43:25 GMT

Advised international confectionary maker with regard to intellectual property issues arising in the use of its products in user-generated and more

TecSec Inc. v. Oracle Corporation, et al.

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:29:23 GMT

Represents Oracle Corporation and Oracle America, Inc. in a patent infringement litigation in the Eastern District of Virginia. The plaintiff more

Trademark and copyright advice and counsel for RJF Manufacturing

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:43:30 GMT

Provide advice and counsel in areas of trademark and copyright to global manufacturer, designer and supplier of wallcovering products, including more

Defend Sofa Mart, LLC from claims of copyright infringement arising from fabric designs used in fabric for upholstering furniture

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:43:09 GMT

The firm served as lead counsel for Sofa Mart, LLC in the Western District of Wisconsin defending against claims of copyright infringement from more

Fraud and civil conspiracy in State Court

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:43:08 GMT

Successfully represented an advertising and publishing company against claims ranging from fraudulent inducement to civil conspiracy. The Superior more

Copyright counseling and prosecution for Williams-Sonoma Inc.

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:03:01 GMT

Copyright counseling and prosecution of graphic, sculptural and architectural building designs for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. more

Sale of insurance agency subsidiary for First Financial Holdings Inc.

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:42:53 GMT

Represented First Financial Holdings, Inc. in the sale of its managing general insurance agency subsidiary, Kimbrell Insurance Group, in a cash more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in $1.2 billion public offering

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:42:50 GMT

Represented the underwriters, led by Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $1.2 billion public offering by Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. more

Fraudulent conveyance litigation for former shareholder and director

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:42:54 GMT

Represented a former shareholder and director of debtor in fraudulent conveyance lawsuit brought by the Trustee of Northlake Foods. Matter pending. more

In re Southwest Recreational Industries Inc.

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:43:16 GMT

Led representation of Southwest Recreational Industries, Inc., then one of the largest synthetic turf manufacturers and contractors, in its Chapter more

Duval Wiedmann L.L.C. v. Inforocket.com Inc.

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:43:09 GMT

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

Copyright infringement litigation for global mobility company

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:23:20 GMT

Defended a global mobility company in copyright infringement litigation alleging that mobile network carriers were liable for unauthorized sharing of more

Value extraction from pending patent applications

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:44:10 GMT

Expanded the claims in a pending patent portfolio for computer physical security devices for a consumer products company, where such claims were more

Breach of contract and copyright infringement litigation for manufacturer of business intelligence software

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:41:32 GMT

Represent a manufacturer of business intelligence software, in breach of contract and copyright infringement litigation. The defendants are more

Clean Air Act for major chemical subsidiaries

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:42:34 GMT

Represent major subsidiaries in response to ongoing federal and state Clean Air Act permitting and enforcement of actions related to the more

Patent litigation for large, international bank

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 07:42:44 GMT

Represented one of the world’s largest banks that was accused of infringing patents involving payment by telephone software systems, which more

Arbitration with EPC contractor on grass roots coal-fired power plant

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:43:15 GMT

Recovered $9.8 million on claims of $10.3 million, plus attorneys’ fees, interest, costs and expenses after 36-hearing day arbitration. Also defeated more

Clif Bar & Company v. Luna Fitness of Tempe LLC

Fri, 11 May 2012 06:43:12 GMT

Represents Clif Bar & Company, a leading maker of sports/energy/nutrition food and beverages, in a trademark infringement suit. Clif Bar more

Global power conveyance company’s sale of joint venture

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:42:52 GMT

Represented a global power conveyance company in the sale of an all-wheel-drive components business and an exclusive licence to electric drivetrain more

Advisor to multinational trading company

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 06:42:51 GMT

Advising the client in regard to all aspects of contracts and law in the UAE. Activities have included corporate set-up in Abu Dhabi, construction more

General corporate counsel for Rubio's Restaurants Inc.

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:02:22 GMT

Represent Rubio’s Restaurants, Inc., a public-reporting company that owns and operates over 150 fast-casual Mexican restaurants, in general corporate more

Securities and law compliance matters for Arizona Public Service Company

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:01:37 GMT

Represent Arizona Public Service Company (NYSE and PSE: PNW), an electric utility that provides retail and wholesale electric service to most of the more

DeWolfe v. Richmond

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 06:42:50 GMT

Represented a number of amicus curiae including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the ACLU in successful appeal more

Pumatech v. Extended Systems Inc.

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:42:57 GMT

Counsel for Extended Systems in patent infringement litigation involving software for database synchronization. Pumatech Inc. v. Extended Systems more

Trend Micro Inc. v. Network Associates Inc.

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:43:23 GMT

Counsel for Trend Micro in patent infringement litigation involving gateway virus scanning software. Trend Micro, Inc. v. McAfee Associates, et more

Patent litigation for developer and manufacturer of plastic and fiber products

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:48:01 GMT

Lead counsel for the plaintiff, a leader in the development and manufacturing of porous plastic and porous fiber products, in patent more

Atlas Brace Technologies USA LLC v. Leatt Corporation and DOES 1-10, Inclusive

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 06:43:08 GMT

Representing Leatt Corporation in the Central District of California. Atlas Brace Technologies filed an action in the Central District of California more

Business process outsourcing transactions involving a global telecommunications provider

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:43:38 GMT

Represented a global telecommunications provider with regards to business process outsourcing transactions involving call center operations to more

Lead coverage counsel for Clarksburg Inn

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:43:41 GMT

Served as lead coverage counsel for the Clarksburg Inn, an Inn and restaurant that is a landmark for fine dining and lodging in the Freehold, N.J., more

ERP licensing & systems integration transactions for private retail company

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 06:43:54 GMT

Represented private retail company in negotiation of agreement with Wipro to implement & configure Oracle merchandise management system. more

Trademark counsel for Premiere Global Services Inc. (PGi)

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 06:46:20 GMT

Provides international and domestic trademark portfolio management, brand strategy, multi-jurisdictional dispute management, and social media more

Represented former executive in SEC investigation

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:41:17 GMT

Represented a former bank General Counsel in responding to a SEC subpoena and request for examination. more

Assisted credit unions in the making of commercial real estate loans

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:00:56 GMT

Assisted North Carolina and Virginia-based credit unions in the origination and closing of commercial real estate loans across the country, in more

$50M senior secured revolving credit facility for commercial finance company

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:02:30 GMT

Representation of commercial finance company as agent and lender in connection with $50 million senior secured revolving credit facility provided to more

Universal Electronics Inc. v. Logitech Inc. et al.

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 02:02:44 GMT

Served as lead counsel for Logitech, a global leader in the development of innovative personal peripherals, in defense and counterclaims of a patent

Eminent domain representation for Kaplan School Supply

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:02:25 GMT

Representation of Kaplan School Supply in a matter which the company won at the trial court, and which was upheld in the North Carolina Court of more

Cross-border acquisition of international carbon group

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 02:02:25 GMT

Represented Swedish carbon company in connection with its cross-border acquisition of 100 percent of the shares in an international carbon group more

Litigation against borrower and guarantor of $5.5 million loan

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:02:59 GMT

Represented lender in connection with state and federal lawsuits in disputes against a borrower and guarantor over a $5.5 million loan. more

Patent reexamination for wireless communications patent

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 07:43:55 GMT

Represented patent owners in ex parte reexamination proceedings. Participated in successful defense of patent covering wireless more

Trademark enforcement services for a leading footwear and apparel manufacturer

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:43:20 GMT

Represents a leading footwear and apparel manufacturer in trademark litigation and enforcement work. more

O'Brien v. Hasbro Inc.

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:03:00 GMT

Defended Hasbro in a putative class action brought on behalf of all California purchasers of a Tinkertoy set. The Plaintiff alleged that Hasbro more

Time Warner Entertainment Co. v. Harper Stephens

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 02:02:35 GMT

Represented Warner Bros. in this case brought against a cybersquatter who had registered 102 domain names based on the Harry Potter property. We more

Paramount Pictures Corporation v. Piche

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:02:21 GMT

Represented Paramount Pictures Corporation in copyright litigation. Paramount and Universal had plans to launch trailers for summer tent-pole films more

Zynga chipseller enforcement and litigation program

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:02:40 GMT

Represented Zynga in a litigation enforcement program targeting high value resellers of virtual chips used in Zynga’s online poker game, with the more

IPR litigation for packaging company

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:02:50 GMT

Representing a successful packaging company in an IPR of a patent relating to semiconductor packaging technology. The patent is asserted against our more

Paramount Pictures Corporation v. Jon Langley et al.

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:02:54 GMT

Represented Paramount Pictures Corporation just weeks before the release of its holiday blockbuster motion picture, "Varsity Blues," the more

Complex business litigation for Lowe's Companies Inc.

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 01:02:47 GMT

Represented Lowe’s, its subsidiaries, and one of its individual employees in a case alleging breach of contract, tortious interference with contract, more

Breach of contract litigation for several hospitals

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:02:34 GMT

Represented several hospitals in a breach of contract action against a healthcare management company. After discovery revealed evidence establishing more

Golan et al v. Ashcroft et al.

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:43:38 GMT

Represented plaintiffs in action involving copyright restoration under the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. Golan, et al. v. Ashcroft, et al., more

Consultation and analysis for possible construction claims

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:55:39 GMT

Provided consultation and analysis for possible claims arising from design and construction defects, as well as negligent maintenance of a high rise more

Representation of chief lending officer and director in FDIC investigation

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:03:03 GMT

Defended former chief lending officer and director against FDIC for negligence, improper and unauthorized lending practices, and breach of fiduciary more

Representation of former Board of Directors chair and president in DOJ investigation

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:43:19 GMT

Defended former Board of Directors chair and president against U.S. Department of Justice for criminal fraud and unauthorized lending practices. more

Purchase of Corporate Campus

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:22:13 GMT

Represented biomedical company in the acquisition of a corporate campus in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina more

Lockton v. AT&T Broadband, et al.

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:22:03 GMT

Obtained summary judgment for leading telecommunications provider in business tort action brought by former officer and minority shareholder of more

Contracts and commercial agreements for electric power generation company

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:36:04 GMT

Reviewed several turbine supply contracts, and other major component system contracts for a fleet of approximately 30 gas-fired combined cycle more

Biomass gasification legislation for renewable energy corporation

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:50:57 GMT

Drafted revised biomass gasification legislation to allow for the production of pipeline quality biogas within the subsidy regime for renewable more

Structured financing for energy systems company

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:10:06 GMT

Structured financing for installation of geothermal heat pump retrofit to a campus of a nonprofit organization. Deal structure required integrating more

Realsource Inc. v. Best Buy, et al.

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:18:31 GMT

Obtained summary judgment of non-infringement on behalf of defendants Starbucks, Seattle’s Best Coffee, Circuit City, Williams-Sonoma, and Pottery more

Insurance coverage litigation for financial services company in receivership

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:17:26 GMT

Represented a financial services company in interpleader coverage litigation regarding directors & officers and errors & omissions more

Rank v. Harper Collins Publishers Inc., et al.

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:17:51 GMT

Defended HarperCollins Publishers, one of the world’s largest book publishers, against allegations of copyright infringement brought by a more

Copyright infringement litigation for Arista Records and Outkast

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 06:44:36 GMT

Obtained summary judgment victory for Arista Records and recording artist Outkast against claims for joint authorship and copyright infringement. more

Breach of exclusive license agreement litigation for Research and Development firm

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:43:09 GMT

Successfully defended major medical device and pharmaceutical research and development firm from patentee’s $160M arbitration breach of best efforts more

Trademark and copyright advice and counsel for Economic Development Resource Guide

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:43:14 GMT

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

Putative nationwide class action litigation against national telecommunications company

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:43:19 GMT

Represented a national telecommunications company in a putative class action lawsuit, in which plaintiffs alleged fraud over its allegedly defective more

Class action for a regional telecommunications company

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:43:18 GMT

Served as in-house counsel for a regional telecommunications company regarding class action. Won on motion to dismiss. more

Computer software copyright counseling and prosecution for multiple representative clients

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:02:55 GMT

Computer software copyright counseling and prosecution for Dolby Laboratories, the University of California, Nexant, Inc. and many others. more

Zeny Computer Systems v. Acer Incorporated

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:43:15 GMT

Bayer Schering Pharma AG, et al. v. Sandoz Inc., et al.

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:51:57 GMT

Represented Watson in ANDA litigation over generic version of YASMIN®. Bayer Schering Pharma AG, et al. v. Sandoz, Inc., et al., more

Acquisition of branch office by First Citizens National Bank

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:42:59 GMT

Represented First Citizens National Bank in its acquisition of a branch office and assumption of approximately $18.0 million of related deposits from more

In re Cornerstone Ministries Investments Inc.

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:43:00 GMT

Represented Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Cornerstone Ministries, Inc. in the Chapter 11 case of the debtor, a large, non-bank more

Involuntary Chapter 7 litigation for Wendy's International Inc.

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:43:25 GMT

Lead representation of Wendy's International, Inc. in involuntary Chapter 7 case of LGI Energy Solutions, Inc. Also represent client as third more

Nisqually Indian Tribe v. Gregoire

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:42:59 GMT

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

Inter Partes Re-Examination

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:02:42 GMT

Represented a consumer products company in an inter-partes re-examination proceeding brought by a third party requester to invalidate the more

Ice Cream Distributors of Evansville v. Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc., et al.

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:43:01 GMT

Represented Dreyer's in a litigation alleging violations of the Sherman and Cartwright Acts, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (“RICO”)

Environmental litigation for Southeast Lumber Manufacturers Association (SLMA)

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:42:50 GMT

Represent Southeast Lumber Manufacturers Association (SLMA), a trade association with approximately 125 independent lumber manufacturer member more

Antitrust class action for AT&T

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:42:39 GMT

Defended AT&T in an antitrust class action against allegations that it and other wireless carriers colluded, in violation of the antitrust laws, more

Claims with EPC contractor on California cement plant

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:43:10 GMT

Obtained a jury verdict for $7 million, plus attorneys’ fees, and defeated a $10 million counterclaim in its entirety after a seven week federal more

Scynexis Inc. v. Sinexus Inc.

Fri, 11 May 2012 06:42:43 GMT

Represented Scynexis, Inc., a drug discovery and development company, in successfully settled trademark infringement suit.

Scynexis Inc. more

Construction dispute for large western-based general contractor

Sat, 19 May 2012 06:43:21 GMT

Represented a major general contractor in connection with claims arising out of the installation of the water and sanitary sewer utilities in a more

Jan K. Voda M.D. v. Cordis Corp.

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 06:43:34 GMT

Trial counsel for Jan Voda, M.D., a cardiologist, in a patent infringement suit related to angioplasty catheters against Cordis, a division more

License agreements for global technology company

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:56:48 GMT

Represent a global technology company in distributorship and license agreements in Costa Rica, the Dutch Antilles, Suriname and Costa Rica. Advise more

Post-acquisition integration for global pharmaceutical manufacturer

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 06:44:36 GMT

Represent a global pharmaceutical manufacturer in post-acquisition integration of legal entities involving U.S., Dutch, Swiss, Luxembourg, Mexican more

McDermott v. San Francisco Women's Motorcycle Contingent

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 06:43:10 GMT

Represented appellee San Francisco Women's Motorcycle Contingent in successful effort to affirm the holding of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board

Teradyne and Genrad v. Test Research Inc.

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:43:30 GMT

Counsel for Test Research in patent infringement litigation involving electronic circuit board test equipment and methods. Teradyne Inc., et al. more

NEC Corporation v. Hyundai Electronics Industries Co., Ltd. and Hyundai Electronics America Inc.

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:43:11 GMT

Co-lead trial counsel. Defense of semiconductor patents in E.D. Virginia. Settled. more

Insurance litigation for major provider of back office services for residential housing industry.

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:43:52 GMT

Lead counsel for major provider of back office services for residential housing industry regarding insurance coverage with respect to claims of more

Autoscribe Corp. et al. v. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. et al.

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:08:51 GMT

Defended against Autoscribe Corporation and Pollin Patent Licensing, LLC, a financial services and payment processor company, in a patent more

K2 Asia Ventures v. Trota et al.

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:43:11 GMT

Representing Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation in litigation against plaintiffs who claim that Krispy Kreme breached an agreement to permit them to more

Joint venture involving a global provider of employee certification testing services

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:43:11 GMT

Represented a global provider of employee certification testing services in connection with the formation of a joint venture in China with a more

Lead counsel for A.P. Diagnostic Imaging Inc.

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:43:57 GMT

Served as lead counsel for A.P. Diagnostic Imaging, Inc., a major provider of diagnostic health care x-ray, ultrasound, and MRI imaging, against more

ERP licensing & systems integration transactions for private retail company

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:02:28 GMT

Represented private retail company in negotiation of agreement with Logic Information Systems to implement and configure Oracle merchandise more

Trademark counsel for the world’s largest producer of rolled aluminum and the global leader in beverage can recycling

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 06:46:49 GMT

Provides international and domestic trademark portfolio management, brand strategy, and counseling. more

Internal investigation in response to a subpoena from the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:43:45 GMT

Conducted an internal investigation for an international public company in response to a subpoena from the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector more

Alternative dispute resolution for a Las Vegas-based developer

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 06:43:25 GMT

Represented a Las Vegas-based developer in a complex $85 million arbitration with its general contractor. The dispute arose out of the construction more

Trust preferred securities for a mid-Atlantic bank

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 06:43:14 GMT

Represented a mid-Atlantic bank holding company in connection with the exchange of trust preferred securities for common stock. more

GED Testing Service LLC et al. v. Amjad Pervaiz et al.

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:25:32 GMT

Obtained a $6 million dollar default judgment and permanent injunction against online counterfeiters.

Defendants operated a ring of at least
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$40M syndicated senior secured revolving credit for commercial finance company

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:02:23 GMT

Representation of commercial finance company as agent and lender in connection with $40 million syndicated senior secured revolving credit facility more

Hynix Semiconductor v. Toshiba Corp.: In the Matter of Certain NAND Flash Memory Devices and Products Containing Same

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 02:02:40 GMT

Hynix in an ITC hearing involving two patents relating to semiconductor processes and flash memory devices. Following trial, the case was on review more

Settlement for Charlotte I-85 Associates

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:02:29 GMT

Negotiation of a $300,000 settlement for Charlotte I-85 Associates after an original offer of $186,150. more

Bond issue for leading real estate company

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 02:02:27 GMT

Represented listed Swedish real estate company in connection with their issue of secured bonds with listing of the bonds on NASDAQ OMX. more

Litigation for lender of a $17 million loan

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:03:06 GMT

Represented lender in federal and state courts in several related proceedings concerning a $17 million loan. Prevailed in bench trial on lender’s more

Public offering of common stock by Northfield Bancorp, Incorporated

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:43:32 GMT

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O' Neill & Partners, L.P., in a $355.6 million public offering of common stock by Northfield Bancorp, Inc. more

Trademark enforcement services for multinational Fortune 100 mail, package, and freight delivery corporation

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:33:26 GMT

Represents a Fortune 100 multinational corporation in the mail, package, freight delivery industry in trademark enforcement and licensing more

Star Patrol Enterprises Inc. v. Saban Entertainment Inc.

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:02:57 GMT

Represented Saban Entertainment, Inc. against a complaint for copyright infringement, breach of contract, inducing breach of contract, and more

DC Comics; Time Warner; Disney Enterprises, Inc.; and Nike Inc. v. Steven Koh

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 07:44:17 GMT

Represented DC Comics, Disney, Nike, and Warner Bros. in a lawsuit against a swap meet owner and its vendors based on the sale of counterfeit and more

Summit Entertainment LLC v. Daiana Santia

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:02:24 GMT

Represent Summit Entertainment in this copyright infringement and computer fraud and abuse act case brought against a hacker who had breached servers more

All Cities Realty Inc. v. Aandrues et al.

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:02:59 GMT

Represented more than 200 individual defendants against the plaintiff’s allegation that independent contractor real estate agents who had worked for more

Burberry Limited v. Artist Fashions Inc. and J.P. Original Corp.

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:03:06 GMT

Represented Burberry and obtained ex parte temporary restraining orders and seizure orders against importers and distributors of shoes which bear the more

Philips Electronics N.V. v. KXD Technology

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:02:52 GMT

Represented Philips in a trademark infringement case brought against manufacturers of infringing DVD recorders. We obtained a $120 million judgment more

Insurance recovery for individual whose Tibetan coin dies and gold bullion coins were stolen

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 01:02:35 GMT

Successfully handled insurance claim for an individual whose Tibetan coin dies and gold bullion coins were stolen. We revealed that the law in more

Breach of contract action for five hospitals

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:02:39 GMT

Following mediation, we secured a million dollar settlement for five hospitals in an arbitration asserting breach of contract claims against a care more

BioGenex Laboratories Inc. v. Rashidi

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:30:06 GMT

Represented BioGenex in prosecution of trade secret case involving automated molecular pathology staining and imaging systems. (Alameda Sup. Ct.). more

Representation of company and executive officers in California Attorney General investigations

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:03:00 GMT

Defended directors and officers against California Attorney General investigation for civil and criminal antitrust violations. more

Representation of home furnishings retailer in copyright and trademark infringement

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:43:17 GMT

Defended leading home furnishings retailer in copyright and trademark infringement action. more

Purchase of Office Park

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:22:07 GMT

Represented the Dilweg Companies in the joint-venture purchase of an office in suburban Atlanta, Georgia. more

Laboratory Skin Care, et al. v. White et al.

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 06:55:16 GMT

Represented international law firm sued for malpractice related to foreign patent filing; concluded with a favorable settlement. (San more

Contracts and supply agreements for subsididary of large domestic utility company

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:42:51 GMT

Reviewed the contracts for boiler modification and turbine replacement for the deregulated subsidiary of a large domestic utility. An electric more

Geothermal strategies for multiple representative clients

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:51:14 GMT

Developed strategy for government and public outreach plan to increase geothermal heat pump incentives into parity with other renewable technologies. more

Advised private equity, solar development, banking, and construction companies on structured tax equity investments for photovoltaic and solar thermal facilities.

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:10:17 GMT

Advised private equity, solar development, banking, and construction companies on structured tax equity investments for photovoltaic and solar more

Builder MT LLC v. Zybertech Construction Software Services, et al.

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:32:27 GMT

Obtained dismissal of all claims in software-related contract dispute.

Builder MT LLC v. Zybertech Construction Software Services, et al more

Reinsurance coverage arbitration for captive insurance company of major accounting firm

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:54:09 GMT

Represented captive insurance company of major accounting firm regarding professional liability losses. more

Real estate related Chapter 11 bankruptcy litigation for special servicer

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:47:41 GMT

Represented special servicer of approximately $125 million of secured mezzanine debt in a real estate related Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding in the more

Intellectual property litigation for JA Apparel Corp

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:43:35 GMT

After filing demand for arbitration, and conducting mediation, obtained favorable settlement for JA Apparel Corp., a leading men’s more

Advertising claims for consumer health and beauty, and home goods manufacturers

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:43:51 GMT

Defended and brought various advertising claims for major consumer health and beauty manufacturers and home goods manufacturers before the National more

Litigation for low income tenant

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:43:46 GMT

Successfully represented a low income client who was facing eviction erroneously due to the landlord's inability to maintain payment records and to more

Trademark and copyright advice for Bryan Keith Design LLC

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:43:01 GMT

Provide trademark and copyright advice and counsel to Bryan Keith Design LLC, a leading designer of bedding collections and designs, including the more

Breach of contract and fraud case for telecommunication company

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:43:28 GMT

Serving as lead counsel for a large telecommunication company, the firm won a motion to dismiss claims alleging breach of rights of way agreement. more

Copyright counseling to Charlene Li and other authors

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:03:03 GMT

Copyright counseling to Charlene Li and other authors of non-fiction books regarding avoidance of infringement related to prior employment. more

Environmental litigation for Tosh Farms LLC

Thu, 09 May 2013 01:02:19 GMT

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

Medtronic Inc. et al. v. Edwards Lifesciences Corp. et al.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:08:37 GMT

Represents Edwards, the global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring, in defense of a patent infringement action involving more

Assumption of deposits of branch office by Bradford Bank

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:42:49 GMT

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

In re Enron Creditors Recovery Corp., et al.

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:42:52 GMT

Represented Neal Batson, the examiner in the Chapter 11 cases of Enron Creditors Recovery Corp., et al., who examined and reported on hundreds of more

Patent litigation for Hynix Semiconductor Inc.

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:42:51 GMT

Represented Hynix Semiconductor Inc. in the Chapter 15 bankruptcy proceeding for Qimonda AG. Qimonda sought recognition of its German insolvency more

United States v. Tohono O’odhom Nation

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:43:23 GMT

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

Delta Air Lines Inc. v. Applied Interact LLC & Quest Nettech Corp.

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:19:39 GMT

Brought action for a Declaratory Judgment in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware against Applied Interact LLC after Delta more

Accelerated Examination

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:43:55 GMT

Represented numerous clients to obtain patents in the PTO's accelerated examination process to obtain patents in about one year or less concerning more

MB Technologies Inc. v. Oracle Corporation et al.

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:43:21 GMT

Represented Oracle Corporation (Oracle) against claims of copyright infringement of its technology to build user interfaces. The case involved more

Mutual to stock conversion for Wellesley Bank and IPO for Wellesley Bancorp Inc.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:22:31 GMT

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

Complex business litigation for telecommunications company

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 07:42:39 GMT

Represented a telecommunications company in a dispute with its joint venture partner relating to the provision of mobile wireless more

Litigation for Accuro Healthcare Solutions

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:42:55 GMT

Represented and obtained summary judgment on a nine count Complaint filed against Accuro Healthcare Solutions, a medical software company, in dispute more

Remediation project – Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:43:05 GMT

Represented remediation contractor terminated by EPC contractor on solid waste storage area cleanup project. After three-week federal court trial, more

Insurance litigation for Aviva USA Corporation

Tue, 15 May 2012 06:43:24 GMT

Represented Aviva USA Corporation and several affiliates (collectively, "Aviva”) in high stakes litigation against a number of their professional more

Construction management for major public university

Sat, 19 May 2012 06:43:03 GMT

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

Advanced Video Technologies LLC v. Motorola Mobility Inc.

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 06:43:29 GMT

The firm serves as lead counsel in the representation of Motorola Mobility against claims of patent infringement in a suit involving video coding and more

License agreements for biomedical device company

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:09:08 GMT

Represent a U.S. headquartered biomedical device company in international distribution and license agreements in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. more

Environmental counsel regarding removal of a legacy brownfields property

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:43:14 GMT

Assisted the client with removal of a legacy brownfields property from the Georgia Hazardous Site Inventory through new protections provided under more

Licensing and support of an Oracle ERP system for global manufacturer of golf equipment and accessories

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 06:43:42 GMT

Represented global manufacturer of golf equipment and accessories in connection with licensing and support of an Oracle ERP system more

ICS v. Realtek, ICS v. Cypress Semiconductor, Cypress Semiconductor v. ICS

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:43:32 GMT

Counsel for ICS in patent infringement litigation involving integrated circuit timing signal generators. ICS v. Realtek, ICS v. Cypress more

Trademark portfolio management for apparel design and sourcing company

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:42:54 GMT

Provide global trademark portfolio management and enforcement advice and assistance to an apparel design and sourcing company with prominent more

Information technology outsourcing for a Fortune 500 global data management company

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:43:16 GMT

Represented a Fortune 500 global data management company (as vendor) with regards to information technology outsourcing transactions in more

Waterway dredging project and port facilities expansion representation

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 06:43:36 GMT

Representing major stakeholder in connection with the most significant waterway dredging project and associated port facilities expansion currently more

Shareholder derivative litigation against senior living facility

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:43:52 GMT

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

Joint venture involving a healthcare information and technology company

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:43:04 GMT

Represented a leading healthcare information and technology company in connection with a joint venture in Japan with Softbank Corp. for the more

Knowledge process services for telecommunications company

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:02:28 GMT

Represented Telecommunications Company with regards to knowledge process outsourcing transactions involving research, analysis, and reporting to more

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:41:00 GMT

Kilpatrick Townsend was instrumental in convincing the United States Patent and Trademark Office to expand from a single location to embrace a more

Certification and Collective Marks

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 06:47:08 GMT

Provides international and domestic trademark portfolio management, brand strategy, and counseling regarding certification and collective marks more

Conducted internal investigation for international public company

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:43:31 GMT

Performed an internal investigation for an international public company into Foreign Corrupt Practices Act issues in Brazil, Portugal and Africa. 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)

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:02:54 GMT

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

Corporate and securities matters for a mid-Atlantic bank holding company

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 06:43:23 GMT

Represented a mid-Atlantic bank holding company in connection with a variety of matters, including a rights offering and a private placement to more

Syndicated senior secured revolving credit facility for regional coal producer

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:57:09 GMT

Representation of publicly held leading regional coal producer, as borrower, in connection with $100 million syndicated senior secured revolving more

Debt restructuring for television broadcast companies

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 02:02:43 GMT

Representation of agents and lead lenders in connection a debt restructuring of affiliated television broadcast companies and provision of over $145 more

Multi-currency syndicated senior revolving credit facility for provider of information solutions

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:57:06 GMT

Representation of publicly held provider of information solutions, as borrower, in connection with $500 million multi-currency syndicated senior more

Condemnation action for TDM Partners

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:02:22 GMT

A jury verdict of $343,000 for TDM Partners in condemnation action in Brunswick County, following an initial offer from the County of $175,000. more

Financing of acquisition of real estate company

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 02:02:32 GMT

Represented Swedish real estate company in connection with the financing of an acquisition. The transaction was noted as one of the largest real more

adidas America v. Nike Inc.

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:02:44 GMT

Serves as co-lead counsel in an Inter Partes Review proceeding before the United States Patent and Trademark Office in which adidas America more

Patent reexaminations litigation for accused infringer

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:43:34 GMT

Drafted several third-party comments and petitions in inter partes reexamination for a number of patents relating to memory buffers for more

Negotiation of an agreement for global manufacturer of sporting goods

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 02:02:39 GMT

Represented global manufacturer of sporting goods and apparel in connection with the negotiation of an agreement with Infor to license, implement and more

McFarlin v. Shell Oil Company

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:34:08 GMT

Represented the plaintiff in an idea submission case against Shell Oil Company concerning an online advertising template designed to permit service more

Racial discrimination litigation for Quinault Indian Nation

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 06:44:32 GMT

Represent the Quinault Indian Nation against four school districts, and their superintendents and athletic directors, alleging racial discrimination more

Time Warner Entertainment Company et al. v. Golden Touch Inc., et al.

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 06:43:44 GMT

Filed complaints and applications for temporary restraining orders and seizure orders against various retailers, wholesalers, and importers of more

Bogart LLC v. Burberry Group PLC et al.

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:02:54 GMT

Defended Burberry Group, PLC, Burberry Limited (NY) and Burberry Limited (UK) against right of publicity, trademark infringement, unjust enrichment, more

Digital Chocolate Inc. v. Zynga Game Network Inc.

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:03:00 GMT

Defended Zynga against the plaintiff’s allegation that Zynga’s MAFIA WARS game infringed the plaintiff’s trademark rights in its pre-existing more

Plasmanet Inc. v. Iwin Inc. et al.

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:02:57 GMT

Defended one of the earliest online gaming companies, iwin.com, against a claim that its web site design infringed the trade dress of the plaintiff's more

Complex business litigation for paperboard container manufacturer

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:02:30 GMT

Successfully defended paperboard container manufacturer in a wrongful termination action brought by a timber supplier who was seeking to recover the more

Complex business litigation for medical center

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:02:45 GMT

Represented a hospital in a breach of contract arbitration against a commercial payor that resulted in a multi-million dollar settlement and an more

Unit Process Co. v. Tyco Flow Control

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:43:31 GMT

Represented Tyco Flow Control in defense of state and federal exclusive dealing, tying, monopoly, trade libel and franchise law claims brought by more

Responded to a civil investigative demand and persuaded the DOJ not to take any action against client

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:30:15 GMT

Conducted an internal investigation and represented a healthcare practice in responding to a civil investigative demand and investigation into more

Representation of director and officer in securities fraud investigation

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:02:50 GMT

Defended director and officer against SEC in securities fraud investigation alleging accounting fraud and backdating stock options. more

Representation of patent holder

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:43:14 GMT

Represented patent holder alleging infringement of business intelligence software. more

Redevelopment of 100-acre North Hills Mall for Kane Realty Corporation

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:22:06 GMT

Represented Kane Realty Corporation in its 100 acre redevelopment of North Hills Mall in Raleigh, North Carolina. The project required us to more

Due diligence for power generation corporation

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:43:09 GMT

Performed due diligence for a power generation corporation's turbine and other equipment contracts associated with the sale of a partially more

Financing platform for solar development company

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:50:56 GMT

Advised solar development company on novel financing platform for replicable small-scale solar installation deal structures. more

Supply agreement and ownership structure for energy systems company

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:10:32 GMT

Developed heating and cooling supply agreement, and ownership structure to allow realization of grant and tax benefits necessary to make a geothermal more

Pulse Engineering Inc. v. Mascon Inc.

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:18:10 GMT

Obtained favorable settlement for the plaintiff in a patent infringement litigation, resulting in defendant leaving the specific industry.

Pulse Engineering, Inc. v. Mascon, Inc more

Insurance coverage litigation for manufacturer of automotive parts

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:33:45 GMT

Represented a manufacturer of automotive parts in coverage litigation regarding asbestos liabilities. more

Planned advertising campaign advice

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:43:21 GMT

Advised advertisers as to significance of recent advertising cases for their existing and planned advertising campaigns. more

Disability compensation and benefits for low income veteran

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:43:35 GMT

Successfully challenged the Department of Veterans Affairs to reinstate disability compensation and benefits for a low income veteran with 25 years more

Patent and copyright advice and counsel to Comverse Technology Inc./Comverse Inc.

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:02:29 GMT

Provide patent, trademark and copyright advice and counsel to Comverse Technology Inc., a leading mobile telecommunications software provider, more

Consumer class action litigation for large telecommunications company

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:43:29 GMT

Serving as lead counsel for large telecommunications company, the firm successfully resolved a major consumer fraud putative class action by proving more

Patent counseling services for leading tobacco manufacturer

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:42:42 GMT

Provide patent prosecution and counseling services to a leading tobacco manufacturer. Assisted in obtaining patents for genetically selected tobaccos more

Environmental litigation case for leading livestock producer

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 07:44:03 GMT

Represented a leading livestock producer in public and private nuisance action brought by nearby residents in Illinois state court. Public nuisance more

IRIDEX Corp. v. Alcon Inc., et al.

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:43:41 GMT

Represented IRIDEX, a worldwide leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative and versatile light-based medical systems and delivery more

Insurance coverage for Coty Inc. and Coty USA LLC

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:43:06 GMT

Assisted Coty Inc. and Coty USA LLC in obtaining insurance coverage for a substantial portion of its defense costs and a contribution to the more

In re HomeBanc Mortgage Corporation et al.

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:43:15 GMT

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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Select Retrieval LLC v. Aqua Superstore Inc. et al.

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:43:14 GMT

The firm represents Market America, Inc., an Internet marketer and broker of products and services, as defendant in a patent infringement action more

Olin Corp. v. P.H. Glatfelter Co.

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:43:03 GMT

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

Intellectual Property counseling for global provider of integrated energy management products

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:43:03 GMT

Represented leading global provider of integrated energy management products regarding smart meters and the support of smart grids. more

Sale of business for supplier of custom machine parts

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:54:54 GMT

Represented a long-established supplier of seals, O-rings and other custom machine parts in connection with the sale of its business to a UK-based more

Survey for AT&T AdWorks

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 07:42:52 GMT

Prepared for media platform a 50 states survey on the laws and regulations governing the acceptance of political advertisements, from candidates, more

Repurchase of $200 million of common stock for Audit Committee of NYSE financial services firm

Tue, 01 May 2012 06:42:50 GMT

Represented Audit Committee of the Board of a NYSE listed financial services firm in its consideration and negotiation of a repurchase of $200 more

Insurance recovery litigation for Aviva USA Corporation

Tue, 15 May 2012 06:42:46 GMT

Represented Aviva USA Corporation and a number of subsidiaries in another high stakes lawsuit filed against several insurers seeking recovery of more

Litigation related to dam construction

Sat, 19 May 2012 06:43:16 GMT

Represented a major construction company arising out of allegations of defective construction of a dam for a public reservoir in the Southeast. more

Shareholders' agreement for California Industrial Fabrics

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 02:02:31 GMT

Advise California Industrial Fabrics, an S corporation, in establishment of its shareholders' agreement following the distribution of securities more

Brownfields property purchase for Glynn County Georgia

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 06:43:20 GMT

Represent Glynn County, Georgia with regard to the purchase of a major brownfields property, which currently is listed on the federal Superfund list. more

Negotiation of agreement with Oracle for fashion jewelry & accessories retailer

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 06:43:25 GMT

Represented fashion jewelry & accessories retailer in connection with negotiation of agreement with Oracle to license and support merchandise more

Activ8Now v. eStyle Inc.

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:43:08 GMT

Lead counsel for eStyle in patent infringement litigation involving user interfaces for retail catalogs. Activ8Now, LLC v. eStyle, Inc., more

CSIRO v. Lenovo et al.

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:09:06 GMT

Trial counsel for CSIRO in litigation for patent infringement involving 802.11 wireless LAN technology. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial more

Information technology services for publicly traded international hospitality company

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:43:42 GMT

Represented publicly traded international hospitality company in connection with the outsourcing of its information technology help desk and related more

The University of Georgia Athletic Association Inc. et al. v. Signature Diversified Inc. et al.

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:50:21 GMT

Represented fourteen universities in trademark counterfeiting and infringement litigation against a company that sold counterfeit cheerleading more

Wolfe v. DuPont

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:43:14 GMT

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

Information Technology Services for private retail company

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:43:14 GMT

Represented private retail company in connection with the negotiation of an agreement with Cognizant for the provision of managed services and more

Represented hospital in licensing services

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:02:25 GMT

Represented hospital system in connection with the negotiation of an agreement with Perceptive Software to license, implement and support an more

Negotiation of master services agreement with IBM for fashion jewelry & accessories retailer

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 06:43:44 GMT

Represented fashion jewelry & accessories retailer in connection with negotiation of master services agreement with IBM for fashion jewelry & more

Pro bono trademark counsel for the Navy SEAL Foundation

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 06:46:27 GMT

Provides trademark management and brand protection services. more

International internal investigation

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:43:53 GMT

Conducted an internal investigation in the United States, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey and Dubai into anticorruption issues for a Fortune more

Acquisition of retail stores for Starbucks Corporation

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:43:47 GMT

Represent Starbucks Corporation in its acquisition of multiple retail store locations from a regional coffee company retailer. more

Trust preferred securities for a Midwestern institution

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 06:43:28 GMT

Represented a Midwestern institution in connection with the exchange of trust preferred securities for cash and common securities. more

Syndicated senior secured bankruptcy exit financing provided to a publicly held nationwide owner and operator of nursing homes and eldercare facilities

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 02:02:23 GMT

Representation of collateral monitoring agent and lead lender in connection with over $500 million in syndicated senior secured bankruptcy exit more

$20M senior secured revolving credit facility for commercial finance company

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:02:33 GMT

Representation of commercial finance company as agent and lender in connection with $20 million senior secured revolving credit facility provided to more

Over $200M in Chapter 11 debtor-in-possession credit facilities for national freight trucking company

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:02:28 GMT

Representation of commercial finance company as agent and lender in connection with over $200 million in Chapter 11 debtor-in-possession credit more

Condemnation litigation for Benjamin Brodie Catlett

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:02:23 GMT

Representation of Benjamin Brodie Catlett in condemnation action of property near Old Salem when the Department of Transportation offered our client more

Project financing for wind power company

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 02:02:26 GMT

Represented Swedish wind power company in connection with a project financing of several wind turbine parks. more

Cyberfone Systems Inc. v. Amazon.com Inc. et al.

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:15:44 GMT

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of Intercontinental Hotels Corporation in defending a patent infringement case. We obtained summary more

Patent reexaminations litigation for accused infringer

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:43:33 GMT

Drafted inter partes reexamination request for a microprocessor patent (US 5,829,031 ) involving parallel instruction execution being more

Outsourcing services provided to global hospitality company

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 02:02:28 GMT

Represented a global hospitality company in connection with the outsourcing to IBM of the operation, administration and support for the mainframe and more

Adobe Systems Inc. v. Fritsch

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:23:11 GMT

Worked with the Business Software Alliance on an investigation of online dealers in counterfeit software, including auction site dealers. We obtained more

$300 million merger between First Financial Holdings, Inc. and SCBT Financial Corporation

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:36:39 GMT

Represented First Financial Holdings, Incorporated in a merger with SCBT Financial Corporation. The $300 million transaction combines two of South more

Zynga Inc. v. Vostu USA, Inc. et al.

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 06:43:42 GMT

Represented Zynga Inc. in multinational lawsuits against Vostu. Zynga alleged that Vostu had launched on a Brazilian social networking site several more

Blingville LLC v. Zynga Inc. et al.

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 01:02:42 GMT

Represented Zynga. The plaintiff was preparing to launch a social game called “BlingVille,” and filed a declaratory judgment action after receiving more

Givenchy S.A. v. BCBG Max Azria Group Inc.

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:02:47 GMT

Represented Givenchy and argued that Givenchy’s handbag design functioned as a protectable trade dress. The defendant produced a line of “fast more

Polo Ralph Lauren v. Hagege

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:03:01 GMT

Filed suit against the defendant for trademark infringement and unfair competition based on his unauthorized sale and distribution of apparel bearing more

Argued novel jurisdictional question in civil forfeiture appeal

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 01:02:21 GMT

United States v. Wilson, 699 F.3d 789 (4th Cir. 2012) – Argued appeal in the Fourth Circuit addressing whether filing deadline imposed on more

Domain name dispute for fine art and design online marketplace

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:02:38 GMT

Represented leading fine art and design marketplace in Cybersquatting and Trademark Infringement and Dilution Action in the SDNY. Negotiated a more

Trademark infringement litigation for Pearson Education Inc.

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:02:12 GMT

Defended and obtained favorable settlement for Pearson Education, Inc., the world’s largest educational publisher, against SDNY trademark more

Eminent domain litigation for Neighbors Convenience Stores

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:02:58 GMT

A jury returned verdict of $193,300, the full amount requested by Neighbors Convenience Stores in a trial in Guilford County Superior Court. The more

Represented fiduciary in DOJ investigation for mail, wire, and honest services fraud.

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:02:49 GMT

Defended fiduciary against U.S. Department of Justice investigation for honest services, mail and wire fraud. more

Trademark infringement for retail and fashion brand owners

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:43:17 GMT

Represented leading retail and fashion brand owners alleging trademark infringement and domain name cybersquatting. more

Large-scale land acquisitions on behalf of real estate firm

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:22:16 GMT

Regularly represent real estate company in the investment purchase of large tracts of undeveloped land, including the acquisition of more

Internal investigation into trust activities

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:10:03 GMT

Represent trustees in an investigation by federal authorities into trust activities. (D. Alaska). more

Deal structure for wind farm

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:42:47 GMT

Designed and planned deal structure for wind farm. more

Federal incentives' applications for solar development and manufacturing companies

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:51:00 GMT

Prepared and filed applications on behalf of solar development and manufacturing companies for various Federal incentive programs. more

Supply agreement modifications for independent power company

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:10:25 GMT

Provided contract modifications to an independent power company for a turbine supply agreement. The agreement accelerated certain payment more

Software patent litigation for multiple companies

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:17:46 GMT

Lead counsel for various companies in a patent infringement litigation regarding caching functionality in the Linux operating system in the more

Intellectual property advice for cable television producer

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:43:17 GMT

Advised cable television producer with regard to potential criminal and civil issues associated with feature program on drug use. more

Start-up nonprofit organization in Namibia, Africa

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:43:31 GMT

Denver IP associate spent two seeks in Namibia creating a nonprofit organization whose mission is to distribute solar lamps and flashlights to more

Patent, trademark and copyright advice and counsel for Custom Design WallCovering

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:02:25 GMT

Advice and counsel provided in areas of patent, trademark and copyright to Custom Design WallCovering, a designer and supplier of wallcovering more

Consumer class action litigation for a national telecommunications company

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:43:29 GMT

Represented a national telecommunications company in a putative class action lawsuit, in which plaintiffs alleged fraud over its allegedly defective more

Patent prosecution and counseling for University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:42:41 GMT

Represent University of North Carolina in preparing and prosecuting numerous U.S. and international patent applications, including applications more

Employment discrimination defense for an agricultural association

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 07:44:01 GMT

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

Insurance recovery litigation for naval shipbuilding and repairing manufacturer

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:54:33 GMT

Successfully represented a naval shipbuilding and repairing manufacturer in a dispute regarding coverage for substantial property damage and business more

In re Hospital Damas Inc.

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:55:47 GMT

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

In re MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:42:53 GMT

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

Represented Governor of South Carolina in constitutional challenge to use of federal stimulus funds

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:43:07 GMT

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

Intellectual property counseling for energy management company

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:44:25 GMT

Represent a Stanford University spin-off that designs next-generation, high-efficiency solar cells. more

Patent prosecution and portfolio management for manufacturer of thin film-based solar panels

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:43:31 GMT

Representing a designer and manufacturer of thin film-based solar panels in patent prosecution and portfolio management relating to their solar more

Real estate investment dispute for North Carolina developers

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:42:55 GMT

Successfully defended North Carolina developers of a large shopping center in efforts by a business partner. a commodities hedge fund, to recover its more

Rambus Inc. v. LSI Corporation

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:03:01 GMT

Represented defendant LSI Corporation in a patent infringement matter related to memory controllers and serializer/deserializer interfaces used in more

Transactional counsel for TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:43:17 GMT

Represented TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company in licensee's work-out, Article 9 purchase of licensee's inventory, and licensee's assignment for benefit more

Trade secrets and intellectual property litigation for global adhesive manufacturer

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:43:09 GMT

Represented large global adhesive manufacturer in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina in a case involving a former more

Repurchase of $150 million of common stock for NYSE listed financial services firm

Tue, 01 May 2012 06:43:07 GMT

Represented Audit Committee of the Board of a NYSE listed financial services firm in its consideration of the optional usage of excess capital and more

Litigation related to design and installation of mechanical systems and utilities

Sat, 19 May 2012 06:43:27 GMT

Successfully represented a major mechanical and utility contractor arising out of claims of defective design and construction of mechanical and more

Patent prosecution for Eli Lilly

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:02:35 GMT

Represents Eli Lilly and prosecutes their U.S. patents and foreign patents concerning antiviral vaccines. more

$53M private placement for regional center

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:45:58 GMT

Represent a U.S. based EB-5 regional center in $53 million private placement offering for China, Russia, South Africa and Mexico. more

Bear Creek Technologies Inc. v. Cox Communications Inc. et al.

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:26:56 GMT

Represents Cox Communications, Inc. in a patent infringement suit filed by Bear Creek Technologies, Inc. in the Eastern District of Virginia. more

Information outsourcing technology for global hotel company

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:46:35 GMT

Represented a global hotel company in connection with the outsourcing of its mainframe operations and related services to IBM. The transaction was more

Hitachi Ltd. v. International Rectifier Corporation

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:43:18 GMT

Counsel for Hitachi in patent infringement litigation involving the design and fabrication of power MOSFET devices. Hitachi Semiconductor more

Intel, Microsoft, et al. v. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation ("CSIRO")

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:26:10 GMT

Trial counsel for CSIRO, an agency of the Australian government, as defendant in litigation for declaratory relief of patent infringement involving more

Aeritas LLC v. Delta Air Lines Inc. and US Airways

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 06:44:08 GMT

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

Information technology outsourcing transactions for a Fortune 100 software provider

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 06:43:09 GMT

Represented a Fortune 100 software provider with regards to information technology outsourcing transactions involving software more

Mohawk Industries Inc. and Shaw Industries Inc. v. Interface Inc.

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:42:09 GMT

Represented Interface Inc. in a suit filed by two competitors alleging that Interface had "falsely marked" certain carpet tiles and thus was subject more

Outsourcing transaction for Fortune 50 retail company

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:39:31 GMT

Represented Fortune 50 Retail Company with regards to knowledge process and business transformation outsourcing transactions involving patent more

Negotiation of an agreement with OSI for global manufacturer of golf equipment and accessories

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 06:43:55 GMT

Represented global manufacturer of golf equipment and accessories in connection with negotiations of an agreement with OSI to implement and more

Litigation for international manufacturer of IP-based security systems

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 06:43:57 GMT

Represented an international developer and manufacturer of Internet Protocol-based security systems and its newly-hired marketing executive in more

Represented government contractor in False Claims Act investigation

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:43:56 GMT

Persuaded U.S. Attorney’s Office not to indict a government contractor after a two year False Claims Act investigation. more

Disputes Review Board

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:43:54 GMT

Service as a member of the Disputes Review Board for the 86th Street Station portion of the Second Avenue subway. more

$35M merger transaction

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:52:54 GMT

Represented the seller in a $35 million stock and cash acquisition of a Southeastern bank by an affiliated publicly traded bank holding company. more

Inter partes reexaminations for Logitech Inc.

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:04:05 GMT

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

$375M syndicated multi-currency revolving credit facility for publicly held contract staffing firm

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:02:24 GMT

Representation of lead agent and lender in connection with $375 million syndicated multi-currency revolving credit facility provided to a publicly more

Over $100M in syndicated senior revolving and term loan b credit facilities for cancer treatment centers

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:02:35 GMT

Representation of lead agent and lender in connection with over $100 million in syndicated senior secured revolving and term loan b credit facilities more

Condemnation litigation for GDL Properties LLC

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:02:47 GMT

Settlement of a matter involving Represented GDL Properties, LLC in condemnation action in Asheville regarding Fairview Crossing Shopping more

Senior secured revolving and term loan b credit facilities of an owner and operator of cancer treatment centers

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:02:28 GMT

Representation of lead agent and lender in connection with over $100 million in syndicated senior secured revolving and term loan b credit facilities more

Action against borrower and guarantor for $70 million loan

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:02:36 GMT

Represent lender in several disputes concerning a $70 million loan. Prevailed in bench trial on lender’s ability to pursue borrower and guarantor for more

Patent reexaminations litigation for accused infringer

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:43:27 GMT

Drafted several third-party comments and petitions in inter partes reexamination of a patent relating to a hierarchical menu structure for more

Brigham & Women’s Hospital et al. v. Teva Pharmaceuticals et al.

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:02:35 GMT

Represented one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies in the trial of a Hatch-Waxman case relating to the drug cinacalcet hydrochloride, more

Overture Services Inc. v. Did-It.com Inc.

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 02:02:36 GMT

Represented Overture, Yahoo!’s predecessor in the paid online search business, in an action for computer trespass and violation of the federal more

Commercial lease dispute for Prepayd Wireless

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:03:03 GMT

Represented Prepayd Wireless in connection with a dispute arising out of its commercial lease. Prepayd, the tenant with respect to the lease at more

In re Qunol Liquid Labeling Litigation

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:02:26 GMT

Represented a manufacturer of a liquid and tablet herbal supplement in a false advertising class action. We successfully opposed certification of the more

Stanley Black & Decker Inc. et al. v. D&L Elite Investments LLC et al.

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 01:02:41 GMT

Represent Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. and The Black & Decker Corporation in a trademark and trade dress counterfeiting case arising out of more

Ison v. Yahoo! Inc.

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:02:49 GMT

Represented Yahoo! against the plaintiff’s claim that she had common law trademark rights in her personal name. Plaintiff asserted that the use of more

Time Warner Entertainment Company L.P. v. Does 1-1000

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:02:56 GMT

Represented Warner Bros. to remove counterfeit Looney Tunes products from retail sales areas around the country to support the holiday sales more

Secured recognition of foreign judgment on appeal

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 01:02:18 GMT

Jenner v. EcoPlus, Inc., 737 S.E.2d 121 (N.C. App. 2012) – Argued appeal concerning interpretation of the Uniform Foreign Country more

Cytec antitrust litigation

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:02:33 GMT

Represented global chemical products company in multi-million dollar antitrust and unfair competition lawsuits against a number of the client's more

Represented a construction company executive during parallel investigations by the SEC & DOJ

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:02:11 GMT

Represented an executive at a public construction company during parallel investigations by the SEC & DOJ and convinced the DOJ to use the more

Representation of chief financial officer in SEC investigation

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:02:57 GMT

Defended chief financial officer against SEC in securities fraud investigation alleging accounting fraud, backdating options, and improper revenue more

Representation of majority trustees in breach of fiduciary duty matter

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:03:05 GMT

Represented majority trustees of charitable trust organization against co-trustee for breach of fiduciary duty and wrongful conversion of trust funds. more

Complex business litigation for lender in multiple proceedings

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:02:35 GMT

Represented lender in multiple proceedings in state and federal courts regarding a mixed-use development securing $60 million in senior and junior more

Insurance coverage declaratory judgment action

Thu, 09 May 2013 01:02:27 GMT

Retained in a related insurance coverage declaratory judgment action filed by the client’s insurance carrier. Following an extended discovery and more