Antitrust & Trade Regulation

Antitrust litigation for major Atlanta-based hospital

Represented major Atlanta hospital against another major Atlanta hospital in restraint of trade litigation. After substantial discovery and court’s more

Theme Promotions Inc. dba Theme Co-Op Promotions vs. News America Marketing FSI Inc.

Succeeded in winning a jury verdict for a small San Francisco marketing firm against a subsidiary of the $55-billion News Corporation empire, more

Negotiation with Federal Trade Commission for publicly-traded, consumer retail company

Successfully represented a publicly-traded, consumer retail company by persuading the Federal Trade Commission not to bring a case which would have more

Antitrust analysis for Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (fka Certegy Inc.)

Represented Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (fka Certegy Inc.), a major credit card and check verification company, in connection with more

D&O coverage for the costs of responding to a grand jury investigative subpoena

After our client entered into an “amnesty” agreement with the Justice Department that obligated our client and its directors and officers to more

In the Matter of TALX Corporation

Represented TALX Corp. in connection with an antitrust enforcement action brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) challenging a series of more

Acquisition by Zodiac Marine & Pool

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

Counsel to an airline's board of directors for evaluating liability and federal investigation

Represented the board of directors for a top rated airline and assisted it in evaluating liability and damages to decide whether to cooperate with a more

Strategic acquisition for Equifax, Inc.

Represented Equifax, Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in its $1.4 billion acquisition of publicly held TALX more

Covad Communications v. BellSouth Corporation (antitrust litigation in Atlanta federal district court)

The firm served as lead counsel representing BellSouth in this significant antitrust case, which raised issues under essential facilities doctrine more

Acquisition of grocery stores out of bankruptcy for Bi-Lo LLC and Southern Family Markets

Represented Bi-Lo LLC and Southern Family Markets in the acquisition of grocery stores out of bankruptcy from Winn-Dixie Stores in a Section 363 more

Fisherman’s Wharf Bay Cruise Corporation dba "Red and White Fleet" v. Blue and Gold Fleet, Inc. et al.

Prosecute antitrust and unfair competition claims on behalf of maritime operator against its primary competitor, concluding with a successful more

Fraudulent marketing claims of one of the nation's largest fast food franchisors

Successfully represented one of the nation's largest fast food franchisors and its franchisees in an investigation of claims associated with a more

United States v. UPM-Kymmenei, Oyi, Reflectac, Bemis and Morgan *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more

United States v. Aluminum Co. of Am. and Reynolds Metal Co. *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. Aluminum Co. of Am. and Reynolds more

Lingo et al. v. Microsoft

Served as lead counsel for plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit instituted against Microsoft under California's antitrust statutes. The lawsuit, more

United States v. Village Voice and Media and NT Media *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice involving the Sherman Act § 1; swap of assets.  Case pending. more

U.S. v. Echostar Communications, Hughes Electric Corp., General Motors Corp., and DirecTV Enterprises *

Supervised investigation and case for the U.S. Department of Justice. more

U.S. v. Mountain Health Care *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf the U.S. Department of Justice against Mountain Health Care. Internal investigation related to grand jury  more

United States v. The Mathworks *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice involving Sherman Act § 1, allocation of markets.

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U.S. v. SBC Communications and BellSouth Corporation *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

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U.S. v. General Dynamics and Newport News Shipbuilding *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more

U.S. v. General Electric and Honeywell *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice and a senior official who decided to bring the case. more

Pacific Division Transfer Case (United Airlines’ acquisition of Pan Am’s Pacific Division) *

Tried case on behalf of U.S. Department of Justice involving Pacific Division Transfer Case (United Airlines’ acquisition of Pan Am’s Pacific more

St. Luke’s Hospital v. California Pacific Medical Center

Represented St. Luke’s in a state court action under the Cartwright Act (Bus. & Prof. Code §16720) and the Unfair Competition Act (Bus. & more

U.S. v. Georgia-Pacific Corporation and Fort James Corporation *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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United States v. United Tote *

Supervised investigation, case and trial on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. United Tote more

United States v. Smith Int'l and Schlumberger Ltd. *

Supervised investigation, case and trial on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice in a case involving contempt of a merger decree.

United States v. Smith Int'l and Schlumberger Ltd. more

U.S. v. Suiza Foods and Broughton Foods *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf the U.S. Department of Justice.
 more

United States v. Philadelphia Saving Fund Society *

Conducted investigation on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.
 
United States v. Philadelphia Saving Fund Society more

United States. v. Lockheed Martin Corp. and Northrop Grumman Corp. *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. Lockheed Martin Corp. and Northrop more

U.S. v. Lockheed Martin Corporation and Northrop Grumman Corporation *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf the U.S. Department of Justice. more

LMP Corporation v. Universal Manufacturing Corporation

Represented plaintiffs who were inventors of a patented energy saving electronic ballast technology which defendant licensed from plaintiffs, then more

United States v. General Electric Co.

Represented the United States in this antitrust complaint against General Electric (GE), alleging that GE violated the Sherman Act by forcing more

Amarel v. Connell Rice and Sugar Co. *

Defended Connell Rice and Sugar Co., the largest rice exporter in the United States, in a nine-week jury trial of antitrust claims brought against more

U.S. v. US West *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more

United States v. Interstate Bakeries Corporation and Continental Baking Company *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.
 more

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company et al. v. Superior Court

Represented three life insurance brokers who provided consulting services to the personal injury plaintiffs’ bar in connection with the sale of more

U.S. v. Baroid and Dresser *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more

United States v. Gen. Motors Corp. and ZF Friedrichshofen, AG *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. Gen. Motors Corp. and ZF more

United States v. Primestar, Inc. *

Supervised litigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more

GRiD Systems Corp. v. Texas Instruments Inc.

Represented Tandy Corporation (Radio Shack) in this patent/antitrust case against Texas Instruments (TI). Tandy Corporation (Tandy) alleged that TI more

United States v. Society and Ameritrust *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. Society and Ameritrust more

Service Engineering Co. v. Southwest Marine Inc. *

Represented Triple A in litigation against major ship repair competitor, Southwest Marine (Southwest). Southwest began the fray by suing Triple A for  more

Southwest Marine Inc. v. Campbell Industries *

Represented Campbell Industries following trial where a federal jury returned its verdict that the defendant had violated the antitrust laws by more

Daishowa International v. North Coast Export Cooperative *

Reversed client’s role from accused defendant to successful plaintiff. Just 90 days before trial, defendant North Coast Export Cooperative (North more

Ernest W. Hahn Inc. v. Codding Enterprises *

Represented Ernest W. Hahn Inc. (Hahn), a nationally recognized developer of regional shopping centers, in an antitrust case against a competitor for  more

JBL Enterprises Inc. v. Jhirmack Enterprises Inc. *

Defended International Playtex against antitrust litigation. After our client acquired Jhirmack (the California shampoo company), which had more

Clipper Exxpress Company v. RMMTB *

Represented Clipper Exxpress Company, a freight transportation services company, in an antitrust litigation against 15 nationwide rival carriers. In more

Determined Productions Inc. v. R. Dakin Inc. *

Represented R. Dakin Inc. (Dakin) in litigation that commenced with Dakin as the defendant but concluded with Dakin as the successful plaintiff. more

United States v. Household Finance Corp. *

Tried case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. Household Finance Corp. more

U.S. v. First National State Bancorporation *

Conducted investigation and participated in litigation on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. First Nat'l more

Mt. Hood Stages Inc. v. Greyhound Corp. *

Represented Mt. Hood Stages Inc. (Mt. Hood) in an antitrust trial against Greyhound for monopolizing the passenger bus market in the Western United more

U.S. v. California Automated Clearing House Association *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more

U.S. v. Fremont Bank *

Conducted investigation and brought case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more

Representation of directors and officers in DOJ investigation

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

Represented client in the DOJ’s largest antitrust investigation

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

Chinese Hospital v. Brown & Toland Medical Group

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

Unit Process Co. v. Tyco Flow Control

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

GO Computer Inc. v. Microsoft Corp.

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

Antitrust review of merger between pharmaceutical companies

Represented a pharmaceutical company before FTC regarding antitrust review of merger with another pharmaceutical company and negotiation of consent more

Counsel to trade association

The firm served as general counsel and antitrust counsel to trade association. more

Antitrust and trade regulation for manufacturing company *

Represented manufacturing company in antitrust claim for unlawful asset acquisition and attempted monopolization in medical device industry. more

Represented computer graphics design company against assertion of antitrust violations

Successfully represented a computer graphics design company against a national mainframe computer supplier asserting antitrust violations. more

Defense of furniture manufacturer against antitrust violations *

Represented a furniture manufacturer against allegations of antitrust violations by a discount distributor. more

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

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

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

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

Cytec antitrust litigation

Represented global chemical products company in multi-million dollar antitrust and unfair competition lawsuits against a number of the client's more

Antitrust class action for a regional telecommunications company *

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

Antitrust monopoly litigation for a regional telecommunications company *

Served as in-house counsel for a regional telecommunications company regarding antitrust monopoly case. Won on motion to dismiss. more

Antitrust case for a regional telecommunications company regarding alleging monopolization *

Served as in-house counsel for regional telecommunications company regarding antitrust monopoly case won on motion to dismiss. more

Antitrust case for a regional telecommunications company regarding alleging monopolization *

Served as in-house counsel for regional telecommunications company regarding antitrust case alleging monopolization of telecommunication market. Vast  more

Fraud litigation for a world-renowned luxury goods manufacturer

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

Antitrust counseling to actuarial firms' captive insurance company

The firm has served for many years as antitrust counsel to a captive insurance company comprised of three competitor members. more

Antitrust class action for AT&T

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

Antitrust case for regional telecommunications company alleging conspiracy among RBOCs *

Served as in-house counsel for a regional telecommunications company regarding significant antitrust case alleging conspiracy among Regional Bell more

Regulatory action defense for a global leader in information solutions

Represented a global leader in information solutions and its subsidiary in connection with an Federal Trade Commission investigation into possible more

State of California Dept. of Food & Agric. v. Bronco Winery Inc. *

Represented the Secretary of the California’s Department of Food and Agriculture in a six-month trial of a complaint instituted by the State of more

Prosecution of an antitrust action for Reynolds American Inc.

Represented Reynolds American Inc. in the Middle District of North Carolina in the prosecution of an antitrust action challenging Philip Morris' more

Antitrust and business tort litigation for a large maker of electronic test, measurement and monitoring equipment

Successfully represented a large maker of electronic test, measurement and monitoring equipment in an antitrust and business tort action in the more

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

Represents Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of ice cream and frozen snacks, in litigation alleging more

Seoul Semiconductor Co. Ltd. v. Nichia Corp.

Represented Seoul Semiconductor Co., a display components company, in an antitrust case, alleging several baseless lawsuits brought by  more

Complex business litigation for two housing construction companies

Represented retailer and manufacturer of manufactured homes in case where the plaintiff alleged fraud, unfair and deceptive trade practices, more

Kelli R. Cerven, Keith O. Cerven, Teresa M. Cerven, CFW Vending LLC, and SHGI Corporation v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

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

Dispute arbitration counsel to an international mining company following successful dismissal of complaint

Successfully represented an international mining company in seeking dismissal of complaint filed in U.S. District Court resulting in a required more

Writ of Prohibition defense for a health care plan

Represented a health insurer's health care plan in defending against a Writ of Prohibition relating to Pennsylvania Unfair Insurance Practices Act. more

Federal grand jury investigation of a former executive

Represented a former executive of an oil field services company being investigated by the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, in a federal more

Litigation for a Georgia healthcare company

Represented a Georgia healthcare company in obtaining summary judgment on behalf of the hospital dismissing antitrust claims of a perinatologist who more

Government antitrust for nine states *

Represented nine states and the District of Columbia in a remedy phase of government antitrust action against an international software company. more

Antitrust counterclaim for a medical device company *

Represented a medical device company in an antitrust counterclaim to a patent suit. more

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. v. Intel Corp.

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of Lenovo Group Ltd. in response to a third-party subpoena and the related antitrust class action. 


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Sherman Act conspiracy and monopoly claims against obstetrical staff of a major regional hospital

Represented the obstetrical staff of a major regional hospital in resisting Sherman Act conspiracy and monopoly claims made by a group of licensed more

Restaurant franchisor antitrust action

Represented a restaurant franchisor in defending against antitrust action alleging, among other things, vertical price fixing and Robinson-Patman Act  more

Appellate & Supreme Court

Covad Communications v. BellSouth Corporation (antitrust litigation in Atlanta federal district court)

The firm served as lead counsel representing BellSouth in this significant antitrust case, which raised issues under essential facilities doctrine more

Amarel v. Connell Rice and Sugar Co. *

Defended Connell Rice and Sugar Co., the largest rice exporter in the United States, in a nine-week jury trial of antitrust claims brought against more

Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring

Acquisition of grocery stores out of bankruptcy for Bi-Lo LLC and Southern Family Markets

Represented Bi-Lo LLC and Southern Family Markets in the acquisition of grocery stores out of bankruptcy from Winn-Dixie Stores in a Section 363 more

Business Transactions

Strategic acquisition for Equifax, Inc.

Represented Equifax, Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in its $1.4 billion acquisition of publicly held TALX more

Strategic acquisition for Equifax, Inc.

Represented Equifax, Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in its $1.4 billion acquisition of publicly held TALX more

Class Actions

Antitrust class action for AT&T

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

Kelli R. Cerven, Keith O. Cerven, Teresa M. Cerven, CFW Vending LLC, and SHGI Corporation v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

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

Federal grand jury investigation of a former executive

Represented a former executive of an oil field services company being investigated by the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, in a federal more

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. v. Intel Corp.

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of Lenovo Group Ltd. in response to a third-party subpoena and the related antitrust class action. 


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Complex Business Litigation

Theme Promotions Inc. dba Theme Co-Op Promotions vs. News America Marketing FSI Inc.

Succeeded in winning a jury verdict for a small San Francisco marketing firm against a subsidiary of the $55-billion News Corporation empire, more

Negotiation with Federal Trade Commission for publicly-traded, consumer retail company

Successfully represented a publicly-traded, consumer retail company by persuading the Federal Trade Commission not to bring a case which would have more

Covad Communications v. BellSouth Corporation (antitrust litigation in Atlanta federal district court)

The firm served as lead counsel representing BellSouth in this significant antitrust case, which raised issues under essential facilities doctrine more

Fraudulent marketing claims of one of the nation's largest fast food franchisors

Successfully represented one of the nation's largest fast food franchisors and its franchisees in an investigation of claims associated with a more

United States v. UPM-Kymmenei, Oyi, Reflectac, Bemis and Morgan *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more

United States v. Aluminum Co. of Am. and Reynolds Metal Co. *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. Aluminum Co. of Am. and Reynolds more

Lingo et al. v. Microsoft

Served as lead counsel for plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit instituted against Microsoft under California's antitrust statutes. The lawsuit, more

United States v. Village Voice and Media and NT Media *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice involving the Sherman Act § 1; swap of assets.  Case pending. more

U.S. v. Echostar Communications, Hughes Electric Corp., General Motors Corp., and DirecTV Enterprises *

Supervised investigation and case for the U.S. Department of Justice. more

U.S. v. Mountain Health Care *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf the U.S. Department of Justice against Mountain Health Care. Internal investigation related to grand jury  more

United States v. The Mathworks *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice involving Sherman Act § 1, allocation of markets.

United more

U.S. v. SBC Communications and BellSouth Corporation *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

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U.S. v. General Dynamics and Newport News Shipbuilding *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more

U.S. v. General Electric and Honeywell *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice and a senior official who decided to bring the case. more

Pacific Division Transfer Case (United Airlines’ acquisition of Pan Am’s Pacific Division) *

Tried case on behalf of U.S. Department of Justice involving Pacific Division Transfer Case (United Airlines’ acquisition of Pan Am’s Pacific more

St. Luke’s Hospital v. California Pacific Medical Center

Represented St. Luke’s in a state court action under the Cartwright Act (Bus. & Prof. Code §16720) and the Unfair Competition Act (Bus. & more

U.S. v. Georgia-Pacific Corporation and Fort James Corporation *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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United States v. United Tote *

Supervised investigation, case and trial on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. United Tote more

United States v. Smith Int'l and Schlumberger Ltd. *

Supervised investigation, case and trial on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice in a case involving contempt of a merger decree.

United States v. Smith Int'l and Schlumberger Ltd. more

U.S. v. Suiza Foods and Broughton Foods *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf the U.S. Department of Justice.
 more

United States v. Philadelphia Saving Fund Society *

Conducted investigation on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.
 
United States v. Philadelphia Saving Fund Society more

United States. v. Lockheed Martin Corp. and Northrop Grumman Corp. *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. Lockheed Martin Corp. and Northrop more

U.S. v. Lockheed Martin Corporation and Northrop Grumman Corporation *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf the U.S. Department of Justice. more

LMP Corporation v. Universal Manufacturing Corporation

Represented plaintiffs who were inventors of a patented energy saving electronic ballast technology which defendant licensed from plaintiffs, then more

United States v. General Electric Co.

Represented the United States in this antitrust complaint against General Electric (GE), alleging that GE violated the Sherman Act by forcing more

U.S. v. US West *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more

United States v. Interstate Bakeries Corporation and Continental Baking Company *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.
 more

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company et al. v. Superior Court

Represented three life insurance brokers who provided consulting services to the personal injury plaintiffs’ bar in connection with the sale of more

U.S. v. Baroid and Dresser *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more

United States v. Gen. Motors Corp. and ZF Friedrichshofen, AG *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. Gen. Motors Corp. and ZF more

United States v. Primestar, Inc. *

Supervised litigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more

United States v. Society and Ameritrust *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. Society and Ameritrust more

Service Engineering Co. v. Southwest Marine Inc. *

Represented Triple A in litigation against major ship repair competitor, Southwest Marine (Southwest). Southwest began the fray by suing Triple A for  more

Southwest Marine Inc. v. Campbell Industries *

Represented Campbell Industries following trial where a federal jury returned its verdict that the defendant had violated the antitrust laws by more

Daishowa International v. North Coast Export Cooperative *

Reversed client’s role from accused defendant to successful plaintiff. Just 90 days before trial, defendant North Coast Export Cooperative (North more

JBL Enterprises Inc. v. Jhirmack Enterprises Inc. *

Defended International Playtex against antitrust litigation. After our client acquired Jhirmack (the California shampoo company), which had more

Clipper Exxpress Company v. RMMTB *

Represented Clipper Exxpress Company, a freight transportation services company, in an antitrust litigation against 15 nationwide rival carriers. In more

Determined Productions Inc. v. R. Dakin Inc. *

Represented R. Dakin Inc. (Dakin) in litigation that commenced with Dakin as the defendant but concluded with Dakin as the successful plaintiff. more

United States v. Household Finance Corp. *

Tried case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. Household Finance Corp. more

U.S. v. First National State Bancorporation *

Conducted investigation and participated in litigation on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. First Nat'l more

Mt. Hood Stages Inc. v. Greyhound Corp. *

Represented Mt. Hood Stages Inc. (Mt. Hood) in an antitrust trial against Greyhound for monopolizing the passenger bus market in the Western United more

U.S. v. California Automated Clearing House Association *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more

U.S. v. Fremont Bank *

Conducted investigation and brought case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more

Antitrust class action for a regional telecommunications company *

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

Antitrust monopoly litigation for a regional telecommunications company *

Served as in-house counsel for a regional telecommunications company regarding antitrust monopoly case. Won on motion to dismiss. more

Antitrust case for a regional telecommunications company regarding alleging monopolization *

Served as in-house counsel for regional telecommunications company regarding antitrust monopoly case won on motion to dismiss. more

Antitrust case for a regional telecommunications company regarding alleging monopolization *

Served as in-house counsel for regional telecommunications company regarding antitrust case alleging monopolization of telecommunication market. Vast  more

Antitrust case for regional telecommunications company alleging conspiracy among RBOCs *

Served as in-house counsel for a regional telecommunications company regarding significant antitrust case alleging conspiracy among Regional Bell more

State of California Dept. of Food & Agric. v. Bronco Winery Inc. *

Represented the Secretary of the California’s Department of Food and Agriculture in a six-month trial of a complaint instituted by the State of more

Prosecution of an antitrust action for Reynolds American Inc.

Represented Reynolds American Inc. in the Middle District of North Carolina in the prosecution of an antitrust action challenging Philip Morris' more

Antitrust and business tort litigation for a large maker of electronic test, measurement and monitoring equipment

Successfully represented a large maker of electronic test, measurement and monitoring equipment in an antitrust and business tort action in the more

Complex business litigation for two housing construction companies

Represented retailer and manufacturer of manufactured homes in case where the plaintiff alleged fraud, unfair and deceptive trade practices, more

Litigation for a Georgia healthcare company

Represented a Georgia healthcare company in obtaining summary judgment on behalf of the hospital dismissing antitrust claims of a perinatologist who more

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. v. Intel Corp.

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of Lenovo Group Ltd. in response to a third-party subpoena and the related antitrust class action. 


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Sherman Act conspiracy and monopoly claims against obstetrical staff of a major regional hospital

Represented the obstetrical staff of a major regional hospital in resisting Sherman Act conspiracy and monopoly claims made by a group of licensed more

Directors & Officers Litigation

Representation of directors and officers in DOJ investigation

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

Due Diligence

Acquisition by Zodiac Marine & Pool

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

Employee Benefits

Strategic acquisition for Equifax, Inc.

Represented Equifax, Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in its $1.4 billion acquisition of publicly held TALX more

Employment Litigation

Federal grand jury investigation of a former executive

Represented a former executive of an oil field services company being investigated by the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, in a federal more

Employment Litigation & Class Actions

Federal grand jury investigation of a former executive

Represented a former executive of an oil field services company being investigated by the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, in a federal more

Executive Compensation

Strategic acquisition for Equifax, Inc.

Represented Equifax, Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in its $1.4 billion acquisition of publicly held TALX more

Strategic acquisition for Equifax, Inc.

Represented Equifax, Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in its $1.4 billion acquisition of publicly held TALX more

Franchising

Fraudulent marketing claims of one of the nation's largest fast food franchisors

Successfully represented one of the nation's largest fast food franchisors and its franchisees in an investigation of claims associated with a more

Restaurant franchisor antitrust action

Represented a restaurant franchisor in defending against antitrust action alleging, among other things, vertical price fixing and Robinson-Patman Act  more

Health & Welfare Plans

Strategic acquisition for Equifax, Inc.

Represented Equifax, Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in its $1.4 billion acquisition of publicly held TALX more

Strategic acquisition for Equifax, Inc.

Represented Equifax, Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in its $1.4 billion acquisition of publicly held TALX more

Health Care Litigation

U.S. v. Mountain Health Care *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf the U.S. Department of Justice against Mountain Health Care. Internal investigation related to grand jury  more

Insurance Recovery

D&O coverage for the costs of responding to a grand jury investigative subpoena

After our client entered into an “amnesty” agreement with the Justice Department that obligated our client and its directors and officers to more

Complex business litigation for two housing construction companies

Represented retailer and manufacturer of manufactured homes in case where the plaintiff alleged fraud, unfair and deceptive trade practices, more

Intellectual Property Litigation

Fraud litigation for a world-renowned luxury goods manufacturer

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

Strategic acquisition for Equifax, Inc.

Represented Equifax, Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in its $1.4 billion acquisition of publicly held TALX more

Acquisition of grocery stores out of bankruptcy for Bi-Lo LLC and Southern Family Markets

Represented Bi-Lo LLC and Southern Family Markets in the acquisition of grocery stores out of bankruptcy from Winn-Dixie Stores in a Section 363 more

Patent Litigation

GRiD Systems Corp. v. Texas Instruments Inc.

Represented Tandy Corporation (Radio Shack) in this patent/antitrust case against Texas Instruments (TI). Tandy Corporation (Tandy) alleged that TI more

Private Equity

Acquisition of grocery stores out of bankruptcy for Bi-Lo LLC and Southern Family Markets

Represented Bi-Lo LLC and Southern Family Markets in the acquisition of grocery stores out of bankruptcy from Winn-Dixie Stores in a Section 363 more

Real Estate Investment & Development

Acquisition of grocery stores out of bankruptcy for Bi-Lo LLC and Southern Family Markets

Represented Bi-Lo LLC and Southern Family Markets in the acquisition of grocery stores out of bankruptcy from Winn-Dixie Stores in a Section 363 more

Retirement Income Plans

Strategic acquisition for Equifax, Inc.

Represented Equifax, Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in its $1.4 billion acquisition of publicly held TALX more

Strategic acquisition for Equifax, Inc.

Represented Equifax, Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in its $1.4 billion acquisition of publicly held TALX more

Securities

Strategic acquisition for Equifax, Inc.

Represented Equifax, Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in its $1.4 billion acquisition of publicly held TALX more

Tax

Strategic acquisition for Equifax, Inc.

Represented Equifax, Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in its $1.4 billion acquisition of publicly held TALX more

Trade Secret

Service Engineering Co. v. Southwest Marine Inc. *

Represented Triple A in litigation against major ship repair competitor, Southwest Marine (Southwest). Southwest began the fray by suing Triple A for  more

Transactional Intellectual Property

Acquisition by Zodiac Marine & Pool

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

White Collar Crime & Special Investigations

Negotiation with Federal Trade Commission for publicly-traded, consumer retail company

Successfully represented a publicly-traded, consumer retail company by persuading the Federal Trade Commission not to bring a case which would have more

Represented client in the DOJ’s largest antitrust investigation

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