Cases
Representative Cases/Matters: BUSINESS/COMPLEX COMMERCIAL LITIGATION: Won dismissal of a $700 million False Claims Act action against a nonprofit conservancy district that was affirmed on appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Defeated relator's petition for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Won dismissal of all claims against two large technology companies in a 23-count class action complaint alleging federal antitrust violations
tort
consumer-protection claims under the laws of five different states.
Represented two publicly-traded corporations in ongoing multidistrict civil antitrust litigation against alleged global cartels. Negotiated a highly favorable settlement.
Represented a worldwide distributor of mechanical power transmission parts in a civil antitrust resale price maintenance case.
Won dismissal of all federal civil antitrust claims against a leading food corporation.
Won dismissal of a class action complaint alleging violations of federal securities laws against a global financial institution.
Defended a multinational freight transportation company in a class action complaint alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
obtained favorable settlement.
Represented 10 high-net-worth individuals that invested over $19 million in a failed corporation against the business's inside Board of Directors, alleging violations of state securities laws, fraud,
numerous business torts. Obtained a highly favorable settlement.
Defended a construction company in a multi-party civil action alleging violations of Illinois antitrust laws.
Won federal dismissal of all claims against a boutique investment banking
management advisory firm in a 10-count multi-defendant complaint, including breach of contract, fraud,
tortious interference claims.
Won dismissal of all claims against a local hospital in a 15-count multi-defendant complaint brought by five city residents seeking to prevent the hospital's closure.
Represented national automotive corporation in federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act class action litigation. Negotiated highly favorable settlement at case management conference.
WHITE COLLAR CRIME/INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS: Represented a pharmaceutical distributor in Drug Enforcement Administration administrative proceedings
a U.S. Attorney investigation alleging violations of the Controlled Substances Act. Prevailed on subpoena enforcement proceedings in federal district
the court ordered the DEA to produce documents to the pharmaceutical distributor pursuant to an administrative subpoena over the DEA's objections.
Represented a business executive in a federal criminal public corruption investigation. No charges or actions were filed.
Defended a Grammy Award-winning musician against indictment for a felony weapons violation
assault
battery. After filing a constitutional challenge to the indictment, the case resolved with a misdemeanor plea
the imposition of a $250 fine.
Defended an executive in a federal criminal investigation
at trial for alleged healthcare fraud allegations. Obtained a sentence that was 24 months below the United States Sentencing Guidelines range.
Represented a chief executive officer of a manufacturing company in a federal criminal indictment for tax fraud. Obtained a sentence of six months of imprisonment
six months of home detention, approximately 20 months below the United States Sentencing Guidelines range.
Defended a government contractor against a federal criminal indictment alleging multiple counts of wire fraud, money laundering,
false statement.
Represented the Board of Directors of a national manufacturing company in connection with an internal investigation of potential FCPA violations.
Represented the Board of Executives of a national healthcare corporation in connection with internal investigation of potential antitrust violations.
Represented a high-level executive in the financial services industry in a Securities
Exchange Commission investigation.
Represented an individual in federal court charged with criminal bank fraud, access device fraud,
operating an unlicensed Bitcoin Money Transmitting Business. Negotiated dismissal of m
atory minimum identity fraud count
received a below-Guidelines sentence.
ANTITRUST/FCPA COMPLIANCE COUNSELING
Counseled numerous clients in health care, construction,
manufacturing industries regarding compliance with Sherman
Robinson-Patman Acts, pricing, vertical relationships,
trade association activities.
Counseled worldwide manufacturer
distributor regarding antitrust implications of participation in industry st
ard formulation.
Counseled worldwide corporation regarding potential antitrust implications of acquisition of its competitor.
Counseled ophthalmology group regarding potential tying
exclusive dealing antitrust claims against competitor.
Counseled numerous clients with international business operations
interests regarding Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance.
Provided antitrust
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance training to Board of Directors, senior executives, sales staff,
other high-risk employees.
