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Securities and Financial Fraud

  • Hollinger International - Representation of Lord Conrad M. Black, former chairman and CEO, in connection with lawsuits alleging a $500 million securities fraud scheme and corporate looting.
     

  • SEC v. Thomas W. Jones, et al.: Summary judgment granted in favor of Mr. Jones, former CEO of Citigroup Global Asset Management, in connection with a SEC lawsuit alleging violations of the Investment Advisors Act.
     

  • Defense of CEO of WebMD's Medical Manager Corp., after indictment for money laundering and fraud. The case ended with a dismissal of charges.
     

  • Represented publicly traded master limited partnership in SEC accounting fraud investigation; convinced the Staff to close the investigation without recommending an enforcement action.
     

  • Multinational I.T. and Consulting Services Corporation - Performed international internal investigation and represented corporation in connection with accounting fraud allegations in the UK, Europe and Australia.
     

  • Pipeline Construction Company - Represented company in connection with an SEC investigation concerning certain accounting restatements. Convinced the Staff to close the investigation without recommending an enforcement action.
     

  • Engineering and Electric Power Construction - Performed internal audit committee investigation into alleged accounting irregularities on construction-type contracts.
     

  • Nevis Fund - Representation of a mutual fund in a securities fraud action brought by a fund shareholder in which the suit was dismissed after argument in district court.
     

  • Freddie Mac - Internal investigation into an accounting matter associated with a multibillion-dollar financial restatement.
     

  • Van der Moolen Specialists - Performed internal investigation and represented a NYSE specialist firm in connection with NYSE and SEC investigations of alleged improper trading practices.
     

  • Represented several executives of two international banks in connection with federal investigations of possible violations of U.S. Treasury sanctions and State of New York law; no charges filed against any clients.
     

  • Conducted internal investigation for national services company regarding billing practices and mismanagement of company's resources by local agents.
     

  • Represented individual under investigation in cryptocurrency fraud scheme.​
     

Healthcare Fraud

  • Defended former Pro Bowl running back Clinton Portis against allegations of health care fraud. Trial ended with a hung jury.
     

  • Defended an interventional cardiologist against allegations of healthcare fraud and false statements. The case ended with a declination of charges.
     

  • Appellate representation of medical practice administrator convicted of health care fraud.  The case ended with presidential clemency.  
     

  • Represented former CEO of publicly traded health-care company at sentencing; obtained for client a sentence of 36 months imprisonment where the applicable Sentencing Guidelines range called for a minimum of 10 years' imprisonment. 

Environmental Crimes

  • Defense of large chemical company against criminal charges relating to a fatal chemical release.  The case ended with a favorable settlement.
     

  • Represented a witness in a multi-year DOJ and SEC parallel investigation into potential obstruction of justice and other potential criminal offenses following a major oil disaster.
    Defended a major American city under federal criminal investigation relating to wastewater treatment.
     

  • International Home and Personal Care Products Manufacturer - Performed internal investigation and represented the corporation in connection with a DOJ investigation into allegations of Clean Water Act violations.
     

  • Represented a large energy company during an investigation following a workplace fatality. 
     

  • Secured misdemeanor plea agreement for liquor distillery owner who had been charged in felony indictment with over 50 counts of unlawful discharge of unlawful waste; felony counts dismissed.
     

  • Defense of dental products distributor against group boycott allegations by FTC and private parties.  The cases ended with favorable settlements.
     

  • Representation of an oil executive in a multi-year DOJ and SEC parallel investigation into potential obstruction of justice and other potential criminal offenses following a major oil disaster; no charges filed.

Antitrust​

  • Represented executives at four different Japanese auto parts manufacturing companies in the United States Antitrust Division's auto parts investigation that secured over 40 corporate criminal investigations and obtained over $2.9 billion in criminal fines.
     

  • Represented coal company through trial in merger challenged by FTC.  
     

  • Major Pharmaceutical Company - Represented company executive in connection with DOJ/Antitrust Division investigation of suspected price signaling in the market for blood bank reagents.
     

  • Representation of truck engine manufacturer in criminal antitrust investigation; led internal investigation and prepared findings for DOJ; investigation dropped and no charges filed.
     

  • Pool counsel to 6 employees in DOJ Antitrust Division (NY) no-poach investigation; no charges filed.

     

Political Matters

  • I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby: Representation of former Chief of Staff to Vice President Richard B. Cheney in defense of criminal charges of perjury, false statements, and obstruction of justice and civil claims alleging violations of various constitutional rights. Received dismissal of all civil charges after argument in the district court.
     

  • Represented a series of witnesses considered “subjects” in the 2019 Office of Special Counsel (Mueller) Investigation relating to alleged FARA violations, none of whom were charged.
     

  • Represented well-known AI company in congressional investigation.
     

  • Washington Government Relations Firm - Representation of the firm president in connection with a congressional investigation into alleged financial wrongdoing at HealthSouth Corporation.
     

  • Represented company in connection with federal grand jury investigation of state bribery incident.
     

  • Represented individual in congressional investigation of Lois Lerner. 
     

  • Represented girlfriend of former congressman in bribery and kickbacks investigation by DOJ’s Public Integrity Section.

     

Anti-Corruption

  • Major Defense Contractor - Represented the former General Counsel in connection with DOJ and Department of State investigations alleging violations of the International Traffic In Arms Regulations and the FCPA in Iraq and Afghanistan.
     

  • Representation of an associate general counsel at a top 10 Fortune 500 company under investigation for FCPA violations by the Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; no charges filed.
     

  • Defense of Latin American executive against alleged FCPA violations.
     

  • Represented a global Fortune 500 technology company in investigation of payment irregularities (including bribes, kickbacks and financial misappropriation) in Latin America and Europe; advised on extensive remediation measures.
     

  • Represented executive at large telecommunications company in DOJ and SEC investigations for alleged FCPA violations.  
     

  • International Freight Forwarding Company - Represented company executive in connection with DOJ/Antitrust Division investigation into price-fixing by forwarders in Japan and China and potential FCPA violations; matter resolved with no action against client.
     

  • International Oil Field Services Company - Investigated allegations and represented the company in connection with an SEC investigation into potential FCPA violations involving contracts in various African and the Middle Eastern countries.
     

  • Representation of individual under investigation for FARA violations and Federal Election Campaign Act violations by DOJ’s Public Integrity Section.
     

Sanctions / Cross Border Transactions

  • Represented several executives of two international banks in connection with federal investigations of possible violations of U.S. Treasury sanctions and State of New York law; no charges filed against any clients.
     

  • Obtained below guidelines sentence for individual charged with IEEPA violations related to Iranian sanctions regime. 
     

  • Major Defense Contractor - Represented company in multi-agency investigation of possible ITAR violations relating to transactions in Iraq; matter favorably resolved with minimal fine.
     

Fraud

  • Defense of a religious leader through five-year fraud investigation. The case ended with a declination of charges.
     

  • Defended transportation network company against prosecution by Pennsylvania enforcement authorities, resulting in a favorable settlement.
     

  • Major Management Consulting and Technology Company - Defended company against allegations of fraud, negligent misrepresentation and breach of contract resulting in favorable jury verdict.
     

  • Conducted internal investigation of alleged sabotage incident against auditor from private certifying body.
     

  • Represented individual charged with multi-million dollar visa fraud scheme and negotiated minimal sentence with the government.
     

Gambling

  • Represented Internet poker website in federal prosecution of interstate gambling and money laundering; no criminal charges filed against client.
     

  • Represented executive of payment processing company who pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business servicing Internet gambling businesses; obtained for client a sentence of 36 months imprisonment where Court found that the applicable.
    Sentencing Guidelines range was 108-135 months imprisonment.
     

  • Provide ongoing advice to several international corporations on giveaway promotions and sweepstakes compliance.
     

Civil Litigation

  • Defended the first two biopharmaceutical corporations sued for alleged unjust enrichment by the Estate of Henrietta Lacks.
     

  • Represented a concert promoter in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia against Grammy-nominated rapper Wiz Khalifa, who claimed breach of contract, and over a million dollars, for the cancellation of a show by the promoter.  Dismissed on grounds that no contract was formed.   
     

  • Ongoing defense of Philips Respironics in CPAP multi-district litigation and business.
     

  • Defended U.S. contractor in Afghanistan in lawsuit alleging violations of the Anti-Terrorism Act.
     

  • Defended the owner of NFL franchise in an NFL arbitration.
     

  • Represented an insurance agency in a dispute involving a theft of computer files and breaches of fiduciary duty.
     

  • Defended a D.C. businessman against civil sexual assault allegations, resulting in a voluntary dismissal by the plaintiff.
     

  • Defended Japanese inventors in a dispute with an international South Korean company involving allegations of misappropriation of LCD-related trade secrets, granted summary judgment, argued successfully before the Federal Circuit.
     

  • Defended a large pharmaceutical corporation against patent inventors raising breach of contract and tort claims.
     

  • Defended a large paper goods manufacturer against an oil company in a tort dispute following an explosion and electrical event.
     

Privacy / Consumer Protection

  • Defense of dental products distributor against group boycott allegations by FTC and private parties.  The cases ended with favorable settlements.
     

  • Represented several technology companies facing FTC investigations for alleged privacy law violations.
     

  • Defense of Amazon.com in FTC enforcement actions relating to Amazon Flex tipping practices and Alexa and Ring data security issues.

     

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