Representation of independent board members investigating whether to pursue claims by a shareholder that certain officers, directors and underwriters in the company's initial public offering had violated Section 16(b) short swing trading prohibitions.

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Playboy Enterprises v. Dumas
Defended widow of artist Patrick Nagel in copyright infringement trial brought by publisher of Playboy magazine and succeeded in establishing her more
Acquisition for U.S. and Canadian architectural and construction products company
Represented a U.S. and Canadian architectural and construction products company in an acquisition. more
Environmental issues advice for a Canadian pulp and paper company
Representation of a Canadian pulp and paper company regarding a variety of environmental issues including compliance requirements under federal and more
Patent reexamination for consumer health company
Successfully represented the patent owner (five patents) in ex parte reexaminations (involving concurrent litigation) brought by a large more