Nikon Metrology v. Faro (D. Mass.)
Obtained summary judgment against antitrust counterclaims based on enforcement patents allegedly obtained through fraud on the patent office.
Reed v. State (Cal. Superior Ct.)
Obtained preliminary injunction and approval of contested consent decree preventing further teacher layoffs at certain Los Angeles schools to protect student constitutional rights.
Herbalife v. Ford (C.D. Cal.)
Obtained summary judgment for Herbalife against unfair competition claims brought by former distributors.
Via Licensing
Serve as antitrust counsel for patent pool efforts involving LTE technology.
Realcomp II Ltd., FTC Dkt No. 9320
Served as lead trial counsel for the FTC in this challenge to rules set by a real estate broker joint venture to restrain competition from discount brokers. The Commission held for complaint counsel, finding that the respondent's rules violated Section 5 of the FTC Act. The decision was affirmed by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Union Oil Company of California, FTC Dkt. No. 9305
Served as one of the trial counsel for the FTC in this precedent-setting monopolization case involving patents and standard-setting issues. After a 43-day trial and post-trial briefing, the FTC obtained complete relief through a consent decree.
Rambus Inc., FTC Dkt. No. 9302
Served as one of the trial counsel for the respondent in this monopolization case involving patents in the context of a private standard-setting organization. After a 54-day trial, the Administrative Law Judge ruled in favor of the respondent, dismissing all of the Commission's claims.
Compact Disc Minimum Advertised Price Antitrust Litigation (D. Me.)
Defended a major music company in this multi-district class action, which involved over 90 private actions and suits by 42 state attorneys general. After substantial litigation, the matter settled on favorable terms.
Compact Disc Antitrust Litigation (C.D. Cal.)
Represented a major music company in this multi-district price-fixing litigation. After substantial litigation, the matter settled on favorable terms.
Movielink Joint Venture
Represented one of five movie studios in this DoJ antitrust investigation of a joint venture to provide videos on-demand. After a substantial inquiry, the DoJ closed the investigation.
pressplay Joint Venture
Represented a major music company in this DoJ antitrust investigation into a joint venture for the provision of on-line music. After a substantial inquiry, the DoJ closed the investigation.