Cases
Experience: Representative Matters: Obtained judgment in favor of famous international retailer in trial of ground-breaking in rem cybersquatting suit against internet domain names registered by former affiliate purporting to have rights in the names registered. The case was named one of the 10 most important litigated patent, trademark or copyright cases within the past 5 years (Legal Times, 2002).
Successfully defended government contractor in dispute with proposed subcontractor under teaming agreement,
defended against allegations of violations of government program eligibility, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract,
related issues.
Defended electronic banking systems provider against alleged violations of securities laws in connection with acquisition of another company.
Advised
represented government contractor in dispute over software company's attempt to drop contractor from partner program, based in part on alleged unethical contracting conduct
security-clearance issues. Resulted in company regaining partner status.
Defended telecommunications provider against claims by customers of violation of FCC order, antitrust violations, self-dealing, unfair business practices,
other claims.
Defended quasi-governmental workers compensation insurer against civil class-action claim of wiretap violations by recording telephone calls without obtaining prior consent of callers.
Advised government contractor in dispute with subcontractor over performance of subcontract, compliance with government
contract requirements,
payment.
Advised human resources consultant in internal investigation of allegations of involvement in company officials' fraudulent scheme.
Obtained judgment for famous fashion house against seller of counterfeit dresses
subsequently defend law firm against defendant's claim of ethical violations.
Defended on-line news service against Lanham Act claims of trademark infringement
unfair competition, achieving summary judgment rejecting all plaintiff's claims.
Represented manufacturer in patent-based Section 337 proceeding before the U.S. International Trade Commission concerning personal watercraft design
technology.
Defended developer
manufacturer of voice-over-internet-protocol
other computer connection technology against patent infringement claims by industry leader.
Obtained first-ever decision from U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission finding federal agency liable to management-level employee for violation of federal labor laws.
Defended multiple restaurants against claims of violation of Fair Labor St
ards Act
other labor laws,
advised them regarding compliance with such laws.
Defended technology company against multi-million dollar claims for breach of contract, fraud, conspiracy, false advertising,
violation of the Fair Labor St
ards Act.
Defended multinational software company against claims by former employee for allegedly unpaid commissions
for violation of wage payment laws.
Advised
represented majority of board members in regional real-estate business regarding mismanagement by board member who happened to be in operational control.
Represent medical transcription company in dispute with principals of an acquired company involving allegations of breach of contract, unfair competition, violation of restrictive covenants,
unauthorized use of software.
Defended manufacturer in action brought by former distributors alleging improper termination
other violations of franchise
unfair trade practices laws.
Counsel for regional railroad in antitrust litigation involving access to facilities
markets in congested terminal area.
Represented national retail chain against mall owner's efforts to change mall into mixed-use development, in violation of restrictive l
covenants
contractual requirements.
Represented l
lords
commercial tenants in lease disputes, terminations,
evictions.
Represented former owner of drycleaning store in environmental litigation arising from contamination of a shopping center.
Represented foreign manufacturers of ferrosilicon
silicon metal products in antidumping duty litigations, including first-impression litigations to remove duty orders obtained by domestic producers subsequently found to have engaged in price-fixing.
Obtained dismissal of claims against foreign corporation
foreign sovereign for alleged misappropriation of business
trade secrets.
Obtained summary judgment for telemarketing company in breach of contract action seeking to shift liability for violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Represent defrauded investors bringing direct
derivative claims against management
no-show employees.
Defend foreign manufacturer against multi-million dollar defective products claim.
Reported Decisions: Harrods Ltd. v. Sixty Internet Domain Names, 302 F.3d 214, 53 Fed.R.Serv.3d 955, 64 U.S.P.Q.2d 1225 (4th Cir. 2002)
157 F.Supp.2d 658, 60 U.S.P.Q.2d 1145 (E.D.Va., 2001)
110 F.Supp. 2d 420, 56 U.S.P.Q. 2d 1048 (E.D.VA 2001).
Wade v. Foreign Mission Board, 21 Va. Cir. 309, 1990 WL 751305 (1990).
Fudali v. Pivotal Corp., 310 F.Supp.2d, 9 Wage & Hour Cas.2d (BNA) 1115 (D.D.C. Feb 26, 2004)
Toshiba Mach. Co., America v. SPM Flow Control, Inc ., 180 S.W.3d 761, 2005 WL 1293598(Tex.App.-Fort Worth Nov. 10, 2005).
Schmerling v. Injured Workers' Ins. Fund, 368 Md. 434, 795 A.2d 715, 18 IER Cases 873 (Md. 2002)
139 Md.App. 470, 776 A.2d 80 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. 2001).
Elkem metals Co. v. U.S., 276 F.Supp.2d 1296 (Ct. Int'l Tr. 2003)
193 F.Supp.2d 1314, 24 ITRD 1249 (Ct. Int'l Tr. 2002)
135 F.Supp.2d 1324, 23 ITRD 1175, (Ct. Int'l Tr. 2001).
American Silicon Technologies v. U.S., 261 F.3d 1371, 23 ITRD 1394 (Fed.Cir. 2001)
24 C.I.T. 612, 110 F.Supp.2d 992 (Ct. Int'l Tr. 2000).
BPA Intern., Inc. v. Kingdom of Sweden, 281 F.Supp.2d 73 (D.D.C. 2003)
2004 WL 1124937 (D.C.Cir. May 19, 2004).
Shen
oah Associates Ltd. Partnership v. Tirana, 182 F.Supp.2d 14 (D.D.C. 2001).
Combined Properties/Greenbriar Ltd. Partnership v. Morrow, 58 F.Supp.2d 675, 49 ERC 1365, 29 Envtl. L. Rep. 21,477 (E.D.Va. 1999).
