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Representative Matters

Securities and Shareholder Litigation

• Deutsche Bank in a California federal diversity action, successfully obtaining a motion to dismiss for forum non conveniens and a stay in a case involving allegations of fraud with damages exceeding US$500 million.
• Zale Corporation in a Texas class action alleging securities fraud, achieving dismissal with prejudice upheld by the Fifth Circuit.
• MasterCard International in multiple consumer class actions across several states, successfully arguing against class certification.
• Navigators Group in resolution of allegations related to a proxy statement without payment by the client.

Commercial and Antitrust Disputes

• Best Buy assisting the special committee in securing ongoing CEO support post-investigation.
• Phone Directories Company successfully defeating a temporary restraining order by a competitor in Oklahoma.
• ASPEN Insurance in ongoing COVID-19 business interruption coverage litigation across multiple states, achieving several nationwide dismissals.
• Ability Insurance Company serving as national coordinating counsel for cases on long-term care policyholder disputes in multiple U.S. districts.

Mass Actions and Multidistrict Litigation

• CEC Entertainment in a California class action regarding alleged illegal gambling activities.
• Sally Beauty Supply in multidistrict litigation concerning claims of bodily harm from the long-term use of hair relaxer products.
• Healthmarkets as lead counsel across a multidistrict litigation case including over 30 individual agent and class action cases across several states.

Internal Investigations and Crisis Management

• A Fortune 200 company investigating internal claims processing issues, providing key strategic guidance.
• A major biopharmaceutical company in interactions with the SEC consequent to voluntary self-disclosure from an internal investigation, handling shareholder litigation concerns.
• A national manufacturer in investigations related to reporting practices, safeguarding against potential compliance issues.
• Numerous audit and special committees including one involving #me-too allegations against top executives, ensuring thorough investigation and appropriate disclosures.