In re Sino-Forest Securities Litigation
Represent Canadian auditor in securities fraud proceedings in the U.S. and Canada. (2012-13)
In re Broadcom Corporation Class Action Litigation
(C.D.C.A.) Obtained favorable settlement in securities class action concerning allegations of options backdating. (2013)
Fownes Bros. v. JPMorgan Chase, et al.
(N.Y. Commercial Division and First Department) Won motion to dismiss and appeal of fraud action alleging negligent tax advice. (2012)
SP Syntax LLC v. Ernst & Young LLP, et al.
Following a three-week trial in California Superior Court, won a unanimous jury verdict on behalf of Ernst & Young, defeating claims that the accounting firm had made negligent representations in connection with financial statements issued by Syntax-Brillian. (2010)
Frontier Insurance Group, Inc. v. Ernst & Young LLP
Following a three-week trial in the Southern District of New York, won a unanimous jury verdict on behalf of Ernst & Young in an actuarial malpractice case seeking in excess of $200 million. (2009)
Anchor v. Novartis Grimsby Ltd., et al.
(W.D.N.Y.) Won motion to dismiss in a federal toxic tort case based on lack of personal jurisdiction, the Second Circuit affirmed. (2008)
Dulin, et al. v. Guidant, et al.
(W.D. K.Y.) Obtained dismissal for a large pharmaceutical company in a product liability case involving medical device where Plaintiff sought to confirm a class seeking medical monitoring. (2007)
IP Litigation
Represent generic arm of a major pharmaceuticals company in ANDA litigation throughout the United States. (2008-present)
In re UnitedHealth Group, Inc. Securities Litigation
(D. M.N.) Represented the former chair of the compensation committee of the board of directors of UnitedHealth Group Inc. in government investigations and civil actions relating to allegations of stock options backdating, resulting in avoidance of action by the government and favorable civil settlements. (2008)
Confidential Arbitrations
Numerous confidential proceedings involving breach of contract, purchase-price adjustment disputes, and professional malpractice.