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Representation of a leader in the school improvement industry in contract and employment litigation pending in the U.S. District Courts for the District of Columbia and the Middle District of Louisiana
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Defended investment banker in claims by former firm for purported liability under promissory notes and seeking to recover the value of certain deals and production introduced to the firm on contract and unjust enrichment theories
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Defended New York City real estate operators involving ownership of a New York City hotel, and claims of breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, and fraud.
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Represent Client in lawsuit against travel agent for refund of the cost of trip.
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Successfully obtained summary disposition in defamation action.
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Represented major bank in claim against another major bank for breach of acquisition agreement
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Represented employer in defending § 1983 suit brought by unions and media bringing RICO counterclaim. Successfully survived multiple motions to dismiss RICO counterclaim.
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Represented defendants in multi-million dollar commercial cases over the course of 10 years. Succeeded in obtaining dismissal of multi-million dollar judgment on appeal.
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Acted as local counsel on behalf of a company accused of cybersquatting
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Argued case under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) before the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of commodity customer with resulting favorable opinion ruling that implied right of action exists under the CEA.
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Asserted breach of distributor agreement claims on behalf of licensor of copyrighted computer code
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Biewer v. Coe. Represented defendant/counter-plaintiff in multi-million dollar commercial case.
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CMACO Automotive Systems, Inc. v. Wanxiang America Corp. Represented defendant in commercial supply dispute. Summary judgment in client’s favor upheld on appeal. 589 F.3d 235 (6th Cir. 2009).
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Conducted internal investigation and alleged environmental violations by public company.
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Defended against claim by a Professor against university and his department chair for alleged theft of intellectual property; summary disposition granted in favor of university; affirmed by Michigan Court of Appeals
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Defense of law firms against claims of negligence arising in tax shelter, securities and general contract areas
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Detroit News v. City of Detroit, 480 Mich. 1079 (2008). Represented newspaper in lawsuit under Michigan Freedom of Information Act for release of text messages involving Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick and his Chief of Staff.
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Detroit Newspaper Agency v. Local 372. Represented employer in successfully obtaining injunction against picket line violence.
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Developed creative estate planning vehicle to divide interest in divorce proceeding to keep family business intact and do succession planing at the same time.
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Drafted numerous Prenuptial Agreements and other forms of contracts between partners in an intimate relationship.
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Engineered Thermo Plastics Company Litigation
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International Sports Marketing v. Saatchi & Saatchi North America, Inc. Obtained reversal of trial court’s imposition of default judgment in excess of $20M against client. 2002 Mich. App. LEXIS 1877, December 3, 2002.
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Johnson Controls, Inc. v. Jay Industries. Represented Plaintiff in commercial litigation (jury trial, appeal and related arbitration). Obtained verdict in client’s favor in excess of $4M. 459 F.3d 717 (6th Cir. 2006).
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Lead counsel in two separate litigations, both involving $100 million trusts, with respect to claims of breach of fiduciary and related claims
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Litigated lease disputes on behalf of tenants concerning operating expenses in connection with lease audits
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Obtained a $7.25 million settlement for German automotive corporation in dispute relating to the acquisition of a piston manufacturing company.
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Obtained summary judgment on behalf of public university on Section 1983 claim.
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Obtained summary judgment on behalf of purchaser of real estate development in a dispute with surety.
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Olympia Entertainment Inc. v. Brass Ring Productions. Represented plaintiff in series of commercial disputes, successfully obtaining partial summary disposition and injunctive relief. 467 Mich. 855 (2002); 2002 Mich. App. LEXIS 621.
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Patent Prosecution: Drafted, prepared, filed and prosecuted numerous patent applications for major automotive suppliers
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Pesta v. CBS, Inc. (60 Minutes), 653 F. Supp. 350 (E.D. Mich. 1986); 686 F. Supp. 166 (E.D. Mich. 1988); 837 F.2d 1091 (6th Cir. 1988). Represented defendants and ultimately obtained jury verdict of no-cause after multi-week trial.
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Prosecution and defense of accountants' malpractice cases involving both public and private companies
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Prosecution of 165 avoidance actions on behalf of major automotive supplier.
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Prosecution of attorney malpractice claims arising in connection with client's loss of European patent protection
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Prosecution of claims against wealth management consulting firm for breach of fiduciary duty, negligence and violation of Investment Advisers' Act
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Prosecution of claims against wealth management consulting firm for breach of fiduciary duty, negligence and violation of Investment Advisers' Act
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Prosecution of counterfeiting and trademark infringement action for Italian jewelry designer
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Prosecution of massive negligence claims against national insurance broker on behalf of leasing/financing subsidiary of major auto manufacturer
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Rahn v. The Detroit News. Represented newspaper in defending defamation suit. Successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of defendants.
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Represent plaintiff in breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duties action stemming from collapse of global financial services firm in U.S. District Court, S.D.N.Y.
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Representation of corporate and individual defendants in direct action brought by partner in connection with operation of an international food services business
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Representation of different U.S. and foreign banks in three separate disputes arising out of collapse of mortgage-backed securities market
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Representation of franchisors and franchisees in "good cause" termination disputes
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Representation of global investment bank as creditor in significant bankruptcy proceeding arising out of 1994 collapse of derivatives market
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Representation of issuer in claims against underwriter arising out of a failed IPO
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Representation of major electronics manufacturers in numerous actions involving disputes with major accounts
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Representation of national independent sales representative organization in numerous contract disputes with suppliers
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Representation of prominent hedge funds in 18 related federal and state court class action and individual litigations, as well as NASD and AAA arbitrations, arising out of criminal conduct of rogue portfolio manager; resulted in the liquidation of funds
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Representation of significant hedge fund in $200 million dispute with global bank arising out of failed $1 billion mortgage-backed CDO^2 transaction
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Representation of U.S. branch of foreign global bank in dispute arising out of the collapse of The Reserve Fund after it "broke the buck" in Net Asset Value
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Represented a book publisher and distributor in criminal investigation conducted by US Postal Service
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Represented a company in connection with a bribery investigation.
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Represented a defense contractor accused of fraudulently supplying non-conforming materials to the Department of Defense.
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Represented a financially troubled supplier in negotiating a multi-party accommodation agreement, access and security agreement, together with extensions of each agreement
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Represented a former employee accused of stealing more than $100 million worth of trade secrets from his employers in violation of the federal economic espionage act.
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Represented a former high-ranking government official in connection with a public-corruption investigation.
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Represented a lawyer accused by ethics authorities of having a conflict of interest with a client.
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Represented a lawyer seeking reinstatement of his license to practice law.
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Represented a major automotive supplier under investigation for allegedly participating in a several hundred million dollar international antitrust price-fixing conspiracy.
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Represented a major international cement and concrete corporation accused by private litigants of participating in a several hundred million dollar antitrust price-fixing conspiracy.
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Represented a major law firm partner in connection with tax shelter investigation conducted by the DOJ Criminal Tax Division
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Represented a major manufacturer in a 363 sale of substantially all of the operating assets of an automotive parts supplier and debtor in possession of Chapter 11 proceedings
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Represented a major pharmaceutical company prosecuting claims against its contract manufacturer regarding a recall of the product at issue and related breaches of the client’s rights, leading to a favorable settlement of the client’s claims.
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Represented a physician accused of illegally prescribing pain medication to individuals without a medical need.
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Represented a public company in an SEC investigation involving revenue recognition issues which, after significant document production and SEC depositions, culminated in a no action termination letter being issued by the SEC
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Represented a registered representative in a selling away action
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Represented a sales executive accused of helping a Fortune 500 company's employee steal tens of thousands of dollars from the customer-company.
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Represented a senior officer of an integrated energy company in securities fraud and ERISA breach of fiduciary duty litigation.
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Represented a witness involved in stock options back-dating investigation by the United States Attorneys’ Office for the Northern District of California
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Represented a woman in a vegetative state through her Court appointed guardian to obtain a divorce from abusive husband resulting in the existing state of the law on a guardian initiated divorce.
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Represented an attorney in criminal matter involving kickbacks on vendor contracts being funneled to corporate executive of company
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Represented an automotive parts supplier in a contentious termination of the supply relationship with the supplier based on an accommodation agreement and access and security agreement
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Represented auto supplier in securities fraud investigation in New York and California.
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Represented both husbands and wives in numerous matters involving complex divorce related issues.
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Represented defendant/appellee in U.S. Supreme Court where, in a 7-2 ruling, the High Court held that predicate "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" in 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9) need not include as an element a domestic relationship.
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Represented executive of an environmental company charged with criminal violations of the Clean Water Act and related environmental statutes
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Represented executives in criminal anti-trust matter including successful defense at trial.
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Represented German auto manufacturer in the U.S. Court of International Trade.
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Represented German manufacturer of industrial conveyor belts in personal injury case in the U.S. District Court, N.D. Ohio.
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Represented high level executives in numerous divorces involving dividing interests in closely held stock interests, stock options and other forms of benefits.
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Represented in-store advertiser in opposition to debtor’s motion to reject retail advertising license agreement in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Illinois.
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Represented international auto supplier in U.S. Dept. of Justice anti-trust investigation.
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Represented lawyers accused by ethics authorities of conduct unbecoming a lawyer, including criminal conduct.
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Represented lawyers and judges in disciplinary proceedings
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Represented numerous individual and corporate defendants facing federal criminal prosecution arising from allegations of wire and mail fraud, tax fraud, insider trading, healthcare fraud, environmental crimes, theft of trade secrets and drug conspiracy
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Represented owners/partners in closely held businesses seeking sole control of family owned business through the divorce.
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Represented parties seeking change of domicile as part of a job transfer or remarriage.
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Represented parties seeking to change or modify custody and/or parenting time.
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Represented parties seeking to enforce Judgments and/or Settlement Agreements.
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Represented parties seeking to modify child and/or spousal support.
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Represented pharmaceutical company in health care investigation in California.
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Represented pharmaceutical company in Qui Tam case in Boston.
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Represented physician in federal indictment for prescription abuse causing death.
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Represented professionals and/or spouses in matters involving high wage earners, spousal support and the tax consequences arising therefrom.
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Represented prosecuting attorney defending charges brought by Grievance Commission.
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Represented several sports and media professionals in divorce, custody, and paternity related matters
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Represented the financial officer of an electronic publisher in securities litigation.
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Represented the President of a company that distributes pharmaceuticals to nursing homes in a case the Michigan Attorney General referred to as "the largest criminal Medicaid fraud case ever initiated in Michigan."
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Represented one of America's largest insurance companies against a workers' compensation price fixing conspiracy claim (American Association of Retired Persons v. National Surety Corp.).
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Represented underwriter and officers of the underwriter in a securities and Interstate Land Sales Act fraud claim (Becherer v. Adams).
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Represented a full-service healthcare management company and its senior officers in securities litigation.
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Routinely represent individuals and companies subject to SEC subpoenas and investigations concerning alleged violations of securities law with respect to a wide variety of financial transactions
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Secured dismissal of all claims asserted against electronic trading platform of major U.S. bank in federal court litigation arising out of arbitrage of ADR's and underlying securities sold on foreign stock exchange
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Successful defense of manufacturer accused of misappropriation of trade secrets and threatened with preliminary injunction that would have closed down one of its principal lines of business
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Successful prosecution of shareholders' derivative action against directors and officers of closely held corporation arising out of claims of corporate waste, fraud and mismanagement
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Successful representation of minority shareholders in closely held corporation in connection with claims arising out of buy/sell provisions in shareholders' agreement
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Successful representation of numerous luxury goods and fashion apparel manufacturers in trademark infringement, gray market and counterfeiting disputes
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Successful representation of pharmaceutical company in prosecuting claims against contract manufacturer relating to conduct that caused product recall
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Successful representation of several significant foreign investor groups against global bank selling equity derivatives and swap products
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Successful representation of significant purchaser of complex equity derivatives product in claims against a major global investment bank
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Successfully arbitrated and obtained $7.2 million award, including $675,000 in attorney fees and costs, in breach of contract dispute between aerospace supplier and aircraft manufacturer.
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Successfully defended owners of a business against claims by private equity firm that final agreement had been reached for stock sale
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Successfully positioned client at trial to obtain a significant settlement on behalf of the defendant/counter-plaintiff in a dispute alleging breach of contract and fraudulent inducement relating to the sale of electrical control panel company.
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Successfully positioned the defense of breach of contract dispute concerning the sale of a business so that plaintiff withdrew its claim with prejudice in the middle of arbitration.
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Successfully prosecuted claim of seller of a business for increase in purchase price based on terms of stock-purchase agreement and post-closing adjustment process
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Successfully represented client in breach of executive level employment agreement.
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Successfully represented document imaging company in Non-Compete/Trade Secret dispute.
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Successfully represented healthcare technology company in breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secret/confidential information dispute.
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Successfully represented healthcare technology company in Non-Compete/Trade Secret dispute.
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Successfully represented residential real estate multi-list entity in antitrust dispute.
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Successfully represented Tier 1 Automotive Supplier in breach of contract action in the United States District Court, North District of Illinois.
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Successfully represented Tier 1 Automotive Supplier in breach of contract disputes with its supply base.
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Teamsters Local 372 v. Detroit Newspaper Agency. Defended employer in § 1983 suit brought by unions and bringing RICO counterclaim. Successful survived multiple motions to dismiss RICO counterclaim. 956 F. Supp. 753 (1997); 993 F. Supp. 1052 (1998).
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The Detroit News v. Wayne County. Successfully represented newspaper in lawsuit under Michigan Freedom of Information Act for release of salary information. Michigan Court of Appeals Docket No. 235831.
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Whitesell Corp. v. Whirlpool Corp. Represented plaintiff in action for multiple breaches of a supply contract. After a 4 week jury trial, obtained a $25.7 million dollar jury verdict in client’s favor and no-cause on Defendant’s counterclaim.
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