Intellectual Property

• Raytheon Co. v. Indigo Systems Corp. and FLIR Systems, Inc. Successfully defended Indigo and FLIR against claims of misappropriation of purported trade secrets and patent infringement related to cryogenically cooled and uncooled infrared cameras.
• The Board of Regents, University of Texas System, on behalf of University of Texas at Austin and Hydro-Québec v. Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation. Successfully represented Plaintiffs in prosecuting claims for misappropriation of trade secrets related to lithium (LiFePO4) battery technology invented at the University of Texas.
• FLIR Systems, Inc. v. Sierra Media, Inc. and Fluke Corp. Successfully represented FLIR in prosecuting false advertising claims and defending FLIR against trademark infringement claims.
• Roper, et al., v. James-Wray, et. al. Defeated a request for emergency injunctive relief and successfully represented group in regard to alleged claims made by its former DJ including claims for: trademark infringement and dilution; Lanham Act violations; featured performer rights, breach of contract, name image likeness, breach of fiduciary duties, fraud, tortious interference, and unfair competition.

Antitrust

• RSR Corp. v. Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., et. al. Successfully represented the insured party in prosecuting state antitrust, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty claims against insurers.
• Love Terminal Partners, LP and Virginia Aerospace, LLC v. The City of Dallas, Texas, et. al. Represented the owner of a private terminal at Dallas Love Field in prosecuting antitrust claims against two major airlines, the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
• Successfully resolved matter for a group of hospitalists versus a hospital.
• Represented multinational companies investigating potential antitrust claims and issues throughout the world.
• Successfully represented clients in regard to foreign and domestic governmental antitrust investigations.

Environmental

• Successfully represented client in defending against complex, multiparty environmental litigation.

Business Disputes

• RSR Corp., et. al. v. Johnson Controls Battery Group, Inc. In a case involving hundreds of millions in alleged damages, successfully represented RSR in prosecuting claims for breach of a significant multi-year supply contract and defended client against counterclaim for alleged breach of a most favored nation clause.
• Rockin Sunset Park of Terrell, Inc., v. Ryan Hudden. Successfully represented company and majority owner in business divorce case that included claims for a forced sale, equal division of ownership, breach of fiduciary duty, and conversion.
• Fieldale Farms Corporation, et. al., v. Somma Food Group, LLC. Twenty-four hours after being retained: drafted, filed, and argued a response to a motion for summary judgment and shortly thereafter obtained dismissal of the bill of review thereby preserving a multi-million-dollar judgment for client.
• Successfully represented a Fortune 100 company in the Delaware Court against appraisal claimants after a nearly $1 billion acquisition.

Fraud, Breach of Fiduciary Duties, and Securities Fraud

• Successfully represented a Fortune 100 company and officers in a shareholder derivative suit against claims made in a putative class action for alleged breaches of fiduciary duties and aiding and abetting breaches of fiduciary duties related to a nearly $1 billion acquisition.
• AE Marketing, LLC v. Heritage Organization, LLC, et. al. Successfully represented owners of a hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada in prosecuting claims for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty arising out of a “squeeze-out” merger and secured a judgment awarding clients majority control and over $26 million in punitive damages.
• Kim Anderson v. Evan Anderson and Oseberg, Inc. Successfully represented company and its founder in regard to claims for breach of fiduciary duty and inspection of books and records.
• James & Jackson, LLC v. Evander Holyfield, et. al. Successfully represented minority owner in television network in prosecuting claims for breach of fiduciary duty against board and officers arising out of a “squeeze-out” merger.

Executive Compensation/Non-Compete/Employment Discrimination/Sexual Assault

• Successfully represented former CFO and general counsel in prosecuting claims for breach of employment agreements in regard to their golden parachute provisions after the company was taken private.
• Low-T Physicians Service PLLC et. al., v. LTBR Enterprises LP et. al. Successfully represented subsequent employer of Plaintiff’s former employee (non-compete and non-solicitation issues).
• Medigain v. Benchmark. Successfully resolved matter for subsequent employer of Plaintiff’s former employee (non-compete issue).
• Gregory D. Sanders v. Greenway Technologies, Inc. Successfully defended a publicly traded company in a lawsuit brought by a former consultant’s claim for breach of an alleged employment agreement.
• Successfully represented a pilates studio that hired a well-known instructor from another studio (non-compete issue).
• Successfully resolved for Plaintiffs a race discrimination case against a large school district.
• Jane Doe #2 v. Home Marketing Services, Inc., et. al. Successfully represented employer and individual against sexual assault claim.
• Successfully represented an individual accused of sexual assault of a minor.
• Successfully represented a professional athlete accused of sexual assault.

Financial Services Litigation

• Successfully represented consumer lenders in thousands of replevin matters.
• Successfully represented financial institutions in connection with FDCPA, FCRA, and TCPA claims, including putative class action.

Insurance

• Successfully represented insurance company in coverage arbitration in London against another insurer after taking over just one month before the
• arbitration (the matter had been litigated for four years).