Representative Experience

Obtained an immediate dismissal of antitrust and RICO claims filed against a professional service firm drawn into a patent dispute between parties for whom it had allegedly provided patent agent services

Provided antitrust counsel to a leading non-profit regarding the distribution of patented medical treatments to the developing world for humanitarian purposes

Represented a shopping mall developer in an antitrust case arising out of contentious zoning litigation among competing developers and obtained a motion to dismiss most of the claims in the first case in New Hampshire state court to apply the Noerr-Pennington Doctrine

Successfully represented a specialty paper manufacturer in a federal monopolization claim against a supplier that dramatically raised prices, with less than one day’s notice

Represent a brand name pharmaceutical manufacturer in patent and antitrust litigation against a generic drug manufacturer

Represented a major automotive distributor in a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation alleging conspiracy to restrict the importation of goods into the United States

Provide antitrust counsel to a major consortium of financial institutions, including advice on obtaining a business review letter concerning certain proposed joint activities

Represented a national equipment manufacturer in antitrust litigation brought by a distributor challenging its termination and manufacturer’s internet sales restrictions

Represented a mutual-fund trader in a class action claiming antitrust and commodities fraud violations, obtaining dismissal of all claims 

Represent a national car rental car company in antitrust and patent litigation intiated by its competition

Provide Robinson-Patman counseling for a leading manufacturer of adhesives

Represent a medical device manufacturer in patent and antitrust litigation against a competing manufacturer, securing one fo the largest verdicts of 2007 after two jury trials

Represented one of the defendants in the multi-district vitamin price fixing conspiracy cases, and one of the defendants in the fax paper price fixing cases

Represented a systems control manufacturer in an FTC merger investigation

Defended a national specialty retailer in enforcement action initiated by the Massachusetts Attorney General regarding the retailer’s discounting claims and compliance with consumer protection laws

Represented a major retail food chain in litigation brought by a competitor, which alleged bidding irregularities and fraud in connection with the rights to develop highway rest areas

Provide antitrust counsel to a leading manufacturer of computer-aided design software

Conduct antitrust reviews of dealer and vendor agreements for a major automobile manufacturer