Other Decisions

 

Zeikos Inc. v. Walgreen Co., 2023 WL 8281523; (N.D. Ill. Nov. 30, 2023) (represented plaintiff and survived Walgreen Co.’s motion to dismiss multi-million dollar fraud and breach of contract claims).

McGarry & McGarry, LLC v. Bankruptcy Management Solutions, Inc., 2018 WL 3218659 (N.D. Ill. Jul. 2, 2018) (represented plaintiff on defendant's motion to dismiss an antitrust claim).

Knox v. John Varvatos Enterprises Inc., 17 Civ. 772 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 21, 2018) (represented plaintiff in certifying a class action for Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the New York Equal Pay Act, and the New York Human Rights Law claims).

Philpot v. Media Research Center Inc., 279 F.Supp.3d 708  (E.D.V.A. Jan. 8, 2018) (represented plaintiff on defendant's motion for summary judgment on the issues of license and fair use).

Knox v. John Varvatos Enterprises Inc., 282 F.Supp.3d 644 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 17, 2017) (represented plaintiff in conditionally certifying an Equal Pay Act case as a collective action).

Fisher v. Aetna Life Ins. Co., No. 16-CV-144 (RJS), 2017 WL 1246133 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 31, 2017)(represented plaintiff on cross-motions for summary judgment under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”).)

North Jersey Media Group v. Fox News Network, LLC, 74 F.Supp.3d 605 (S.D.N.Y.  Feb. 10, 2015) (represented copyright owner and defeated motion by cable news network for summary judgment in infringement action based upon fair use.)

Am. Inst. of Physics v. Winstead PC v. The United States Patent and Trademark Office, Intervenor, 2013 WL 6242843 (N.D.Tex. Dec. 3, 2013) (represented plaintiffs on defendant’s motion for summary judgment on the issue of fair use).

Am. Inst. of Physics v. Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A. v. The United States Patent and Trademark Office, Intervenor, 2013 WL 4666330 (D. Minn. Aug. 20, 2013) (represented plaintiffs on motions for summary judgment on the issue of fair use).

Marshak v. Schaffner, 2012 WL 1658393 (S.D.N.Y. May 11, 2012) (represented plaintiff on defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a case involving false designation of origin claim).

Elsevier Inc. v. Comprehensive Microfilm & Scanning Services, Inc., 2012 WL 727943 (M.D. Pa. Mar. 6, 2012) (represented plaintiffs and third–party defendants on defendant’s motion to dismiss third-party complaint).

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., v. John Does Nos. 1–27, 2012 WL 364048 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 3, 2012) (represented plaintiff on defendant’s motion to proceed anonymously, and to dismiss the complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction and improper venue).

Elsevier Inc. v. Comprehensive Microfilm & Scanning Services, Inc., 2011 WL 1883824 (S.D.N.Y. May 17, 2011) (represented plaintiffs on defendant’s motion to join additional defendants and plaintiff’s motion to file an amended complaint).

Elsevier B.V. v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 2011 WL 1002659 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 7, 2011) (represented plaintiffs on defendants' motion for summary judgment in a case involving infringement of a copyrighted database).

Pearson Education, Inc. v. Arora, 717 F. Supp.2d 374 (S.D.N.Y. June 7, 2010) (represented plaintiffs on summary judgment motion in copyright infringement action).

Pearson Education, Inc. v. Kumar, 721 F.Supp.2d 166 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 16, 2010) (represented plaintiffs on summary judgment motion in copyright infringement action).

Elsevier Inc. v. W.H.P.R., Inc., 692 F. Supp. 2d 297 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 19, 2010) (represented plaintiffs opposing motion to dismiss RICO action).

Elsevier B.V. v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 93 U.S.P.Q.2d 1408 (S.D.N.Y. 2010) (represented plaintiffs on a motion challenging the constitutionality of 17 U.S.C. § 412).

Pearson Education, Inc. v. Nugroho, 2009 WL 3429610 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 16, 2009), rep. & rec. adopted, 2009 WL 4884098 (S.D.N.Y. October 27, 2009) (represented plaintiffs obtaining summary judgment in copyright infringement action).

Pearson Education, Inc. v. Bobadilla, 2009 WL 4405810 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 25, 2009) (represented plaintiffs obtaining a consent decree that future settlement payments were not dischargeable in bankruptcy).

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. v. Kirtsaeng, 2009 WL 3364037 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 19, 2009) (represented plaintiffs on the defense of the First Sale Doctrine).

Wing Shing Prods. (BVI) Co. v. Sunbeam Products, 665 F.Supp.2d 357(S.D.N.Y. 2009) (represented plaintiffs defending a motion for summary judgment).

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. v. Treeakarabenjakul, 2009 WL 1766003 (S.D.N.Y. June 17, 2009) (represented plaintiffs on motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction).

Pearson Education, Inc. v. Jun Liao, 2008 WL 2073491 (S.D.N.Y. May 13, 2008) (represented plaintiffs obtaining summary judgment in copyright infringement action).

Pearson Education, Inc. v. Shi, 525 F.Supp.2d 551 (S.D.N.Y. 2007) (represented plaintiffs on defendant's motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction).

SEB, S.A. v. Montgomery Ward & Co., 2008 WL 4540416 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 1, 2008) (represented defendants on motion to vacate award of enhanced damages).

Pearson Education, Inc. v. Tjiptowidjojo, 84 U.S.P.Q.2d 1697 (S.D.N.Y. 2007) (represented plaintiffs on attorneys' fees application after trial).

Wing Shing Products (BVI) Co. Ltd. v. Simatelex Manufactory Co., 479 F.Supp.2d 388 (S.D.N.Y. 2007) (represented plaintiffs on summary judgment motion in patent infringement action).

SEB v. Montgomery Ward & Co., 412 F. Supp.2d 336 (S.D.N.Y. 2006) (represented defendants on summary judgment motion in patent infringement action).

Cartier v. Aaron Faber, 396 F.Supp.2d 356 (S.D.N.Y. 2005) (represented defendants accused of infringing plaintiff's trademark by adding diamonds to used watches).

Out-A-Sight Pet Containment v. Radio Systems, 330 F.Supp.2d 536 (E.D.Pa. 2004) (represented plaintiff asserting contract, tortious interference with contract and antitrust claims).

Mattel, Inc. v. Goldberger Doll Mfg. Co., 63 U.S.P.Q.2d 1479 (S.D.N.Y. 2002) and 210 F.R.D.504 (S.D.N.Y. 2002), rev'd, 365 F.3d 133 (2d Cir. 2004) (represented copyright owner in doll sculpture against a competitor).

Microsoft Corporation v. PTI v. Morning Star, 2003 WL 21406291 (E.D.N.Y. 2003) (represented alleged infringer asserting misuse defense to a copyright claim).

Mattel, Inc. v. Pitt, 229 F.Supp.2d 315 (S.D.N.Y. 2002) (represented copyright owner denied summary judgment because fact questions existed on the issue of parody).

Mattel, Inc. v. Robarb's, 139 F.Supp.2d 487 (S.D.N.Y. 2001) (represented trademark and copyright owner, securing summary judgment for over $350,000).

SEB S.A. v. Montgomery Ward & Co., 77 F. Supp.2d 399 (S.D.N.Y. 1999) and 137 F. Supp.2d 285 (S.D.N.Y. 2001) (represented defendants on preliminary injunction motion to enjoin patent infringement).

Hu v. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, 76 F.Supp.2d 476 (S.D.N.Y. 1999) (represented individual asserting federal age discrimination claim).

Red Ball Interior Demolition Corp. v. Palmadessa, 874 F. Supp. 576 (S.D.N.Y. 1994), 908 F. Supp. 1226 (S.D.N.Y. 1995), 947 F.Supp. 116 (S.D.N.Y. 1996), 107 F.3d 4 (2d Cir. 1997), 173 F.3d 481 (2d Cir. 1999) (represented corporation asserting embezzlement claims against former president).

D'Orange v. Feely, 959 F. Supp. 631 (S.D.N.Y. 1997) (represented individual asserting RICO claims against executor of estate).

Yesner v. Spinner, 765 F. Supp. 48 (E.D.N.Y. 1991) (represented defendant in defamation action).