Experience

• • Obtained dismissal for a clinical-stage life sciences company of a federal securities fraud class action arising from announcement of disappointing results of a Phase 3 clinical trial
  • Obtained dismissal for a medical device company of a federal securities fraud class action arising from a product recall
  • Obtained denial of class certification in a federal securities fraud class action for a life sciences company based upon a showing of inadequacy of lead counsel and atypicality of lead plaintiffs
  • Successful defense of a medical device company and its officers in a securities fraud class action involving allegations of channel stuffing and improper revenue recognition
  • Successful representation of a healthcare services provider and its officers and directors in a class action alleging breaches of fiduciary duties in connection with a merger transaction
  • Successful representation of a pharmaceutical company in a federal securities fraud class action arising from the company's statements about a drug candidate's prospects for FDA approval
  • Successful defense of a telecommunications company and its officers in obtaining dismissal of two securities fraud class actions
  • Successful representation of a real estate investment and management company and its officers and directors in a class action alleging breaches of fiduciary duties in connection with a "going private" merger
  • Successful defense through trial, appeal, and certiorari to the United States Supreme Court of an investment company in a fiduciary duty and conspiracy action involving a closely-held corporation
  • Representation of companies in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, technology, defense, insurance, software, and healthcare, in class actions, derivative suits, federal and state regulatory investigations and internal investigations