Cases
Representative Matters: Business Litigation: Representation of private equity firm in serial claims alleging alter-ego liability. Obtained defense verdicts in each of the cases.
Representation of multiple corporate defendants
individual in federal court action involving claims of breach of contract, unfair competition, breach of loyalty, theft of trade secrets,
interference with contractual relations.
Representation of national customer service business with respect to claims of breach of duty of loyalty, interference with contract
prospective economic advantage,
unfair competition law against former executives of company.
Representation of general contractor in state court action involving claims of unfair competition, contractual interference,
unfair business practices.
Representation of global convenience store franchisor in obtaining temporary restraining order
preliminary injunction against franchisee of numerous franchised stores in federal court action involving claims for breach of contract, fraud, trademark infringement,
violation of RICO.
Representation of international cosmetic manufacturer in a complex state court business dispute regarding purchase of assets
formation
governance of business. The matter involved claims of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, misrepresentation
self-dealing,
a cross-complaint. Obtained a judgment in client's favor.
Representation of the world's largest producer of st
ard welding equipment in complex products liability
toxic tort litigation involving allegations of negligence, strict liability, failure to warn, design defect
fraudulent concealment. Obtained settlement that client found favorable
dismissal of action with prejudice through the filing of a motion for summary judgment on the issue of general causation.
Representation of scientific clinical-development services corporation in action arising out of clinical drug trials involving causes of action for breach of contract, common counts, unjust enrichment,
conversion. Negotiated a dismissal
settlement that client found favorable.
Representation of a top 5 franchisor in federal court franchise termination against former franchisees involving claims of violation of RICO, fraud, breach of contract, unfair competition,
trademark infringement. Obtained outcome client found favorable.
Representation of commercial real estate investor in fraud action against developer. Obtained million dollar settlement on behalf of client
possession of the property.
Representation of document scanning
data storage company in complex federal court shareholders' action involving claims
counterclaims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, securities fraud,
fraud. Negotiated settlement that client found favorable
dismissal of the action.
Representation of cannabis company that was victim of misappropriation of funds by its payroll company. Obtained recovery for company.
Defense of Class Actions: Representation of company in consumer class action involving claims under the Unfair Competition Law
Consumer Legal Remedies Act. Ms. Baird compelled the matter to arbitration
as a threshold matter in arbitration obtained an award defeating the class action.
Representation of marketer
seller of supplement products with respect to a consumer class action alleging mislabeling of nutritional information.
Representation of national theme park in federal court consumer class action alleging violation of the Song-Beverly Credit Card Act, which prohibits the collection of personal information from credit card customers. Obtained a dismissal with prejudice at the preliminary stage of the litigation.
Representation of university in state court consumer class action alleging violations of the Unfair Competition Law, False Advertising Law,
Consumer Legal Remedies Act. Defeated class certification by demonstrating that the plaintiffs could not prove the necessary elements for class certification. The case then proceeded on an individual basis in state court
was resolved on terms the university found favorable.
Representation of college in state court wage
hour class action. Successfully defeated the class action claims by obtaining a determination that the parties' arbitration agreement did not authorize class arbitration
the individual claims were compelled to arbitration.
Representation of company in state court consumer class action. Prevailed in compelling the case to arbitration. In arbitration, defeated class certification. After class certification was denied the plaintiffs filed a motion to vacate
a motion for reconsideration in state court. Successfully opposed both motions. Thereafter, the remaining plaintiffs pursued their individual claims in arbitration. Prevailed on a dispositive motion to dismiss a substantial portion of the plaintiffs' causes of action
a former employer of the company who had been named as a defendant.
Representation of cosmetology school in federal court wage
hour class action in which students claimed they were employees. Defeated the class through a motion for summary judgment
obtained dismissal with prejudice in school's favor.
Representation of company in state court wage
hour class action. Obtained order compelling arbitration
obtained dispositive ruling in arbitration that the case could not proceed on a class basis, including the plaintiffs' alleged Private Attorneys General Act claims.
Representation of institution in Consumer Legal Remedies Act
Unfair Competition Law class action which alleged misrepresentations in marketing of services in which consumers sought damages, including full-refunds, restitution
injunctive relief.
Defense of Consumer Claims: Representation of national bank in federal court action involving claims for violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act,
the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act. Obtained dismissal
judgment in bank's favor through a motion to dismiss
successfully opposed plaintiffs' motion for relief from the judgment.
Representation of company in state court consumer action with over 30 individual plaintiffs alleging claims of fraud, negligence,
violations of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act
Unfair Competition Law. Compelled case to arbitration
successfully opposed plaintiffs' writ. Thereafter, managed over 30 individual consumer arbitrations before the American Arbitration Association
obtained favorable results for the Company.
Representation of corporation
its subsidiary in complex consumer claim involving multiple claimants in which plaintiffs sought millions of dollars in alleged damages based on claims sounding in contract
tort. Obtained an award in her clients' favor, including an award of attorneys' fees
cost, in which the trier of fact specifically determined that Ms. Baird's representation of her clients in the matter was critical to the result achieved.
Representation of national bank in federal court action involving violations of the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
the Telephone Consumer Protection Act,
negligence. Through enforcement of an indemnity agreement
dispositive motion, achieved a result that the bank found favorable.
Representation of company in consumer action alleging claims under the Consumer Legal Remedies Act
Unfair Competition Law with respect to alleged false advertising. Through a dispositive motion, obtained a judgement in her client's favor.
Representation of company in consolidated consumer arbitration alleging claims for breach of contract, fraud,
violations of consumer protection laws. Obtained award in client's favor, including an award of attorneys' fees.
White Collar Criminal Defense
Fraud Litigation: Representation of DoD contractor in ongoing federal criminal investigation regarding fraudulent billing practices in sales to the Navy.
Representation of CFO of private equity fund in criminal tax investigation in the Northern District of California conducted by the Tax Division of DOJ.
Representation of former executive of DoD contractor in federal criminal investigation of fraudulent billing practices being conducted in the Southern District of California.
Representation of environmental services company in federal criminal investigation of possible illegal transportation of hazardous waste materials.
Representation of federal government contractor in ongoing civil litigation alleging violations of the whistle-blower provisions of the Civil False Claims Act.
Representation of hotel management company that was victim of misappropriation of funds by a former manager. After obtaining a TRO tying up the defendant's assets, obtained a recovery of the full amount stolen, as well as client's legal fees
investigative costs.
Representation of former DoD contractor in the sale of its business
disputes arising therefrom.
Representation of Taiwanese biotechnology company regarding potential claims against competitor for misappropriation of trade secrets.
