2007 was a time of much joy at Quinn Emanuel. Examples: WON complete dismissal of securities claims seeking over $2 billion in damages.
WON denial of preliminary injunction for Johnson & Johnson that sought to block $1.4 billion acquisition of a controlled drug-delivery technology company. WON dismissal of multi-million dollar shareholder suit for real estate investment company in breach of fiduciary duty case. WON claim construction victory for Bally Technologies in patent infringement case involving control of multi-billion dollar gaming industry.
WON complete defense finding for Nokia before ITC in patent infringement suit in which Qualcomm sought to bar importation of Nokia handsets.
WON dismissal on forum non conveniens grounds of breach of contract case for investment firm regarding purchase of ski property in Utah.
WON jury verdict of $89 million for shopping center developer after entering case two weeks into trial. WON settlement in excess of $230 million for AIG after taking over case just prior to trial.
WON dismissal for Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and Producers Guild of cases challenging determination of producer credit for Oscar-winning film “Crash.” WON termination of eighteen-month SEC investigation for technology company regarding allegedly improper accounting practices. WON summary judgment dismissing class action for major publishing company regarding magazine subscription promotions. WON Federal Circuit affirmance for RealNetworks of complete defense verdict in patent infringement trial.
WON reversal of $158 million adverse judgment and reinstatement of counterclaims for Allegheny Energy before Second Circuit in breach of warranty and fraud case.
WON complete defense victory for Shell Oil in trial of antitrust case challenging gasoline pricing practices in California.
WON arbitration for major Hollywood agent in case arising out of non-competition agreement after being hired nine days before trial.
WON arbitration for national home builder sued by developer in dispute arising from $60 million real estate transaction. WON dismissal of libel action for one of Japan’s largest media companies, including award of costs and attorneys’ fees.
WON dismissal of $1 billion damages claim for University of Southern California after adverse liability verdict in first trial defended by prior counsel. WON arbitration for Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in case involving struggle over rights to confer Emmy Awards.
WON summary judgment for RealNetworks in patent infringement case alleging $70 million in damages. WON dismissal of claims against Fortune 500 company in patent fraud case arising out of process for creating personalized postage stamps.
WON motion for partial summary judgment for Disney in copyright case arising out of movie “Bringing Down the House.”
WON dismissal of class action for major home improvement retailer in products liability action regarding alleged defect in barbeque grills.
WON Fourth Circuit ruling for NFL and Baltimore Ravens in two copyright infringement cases. WON summary judgment for 23 major cell phone manufacturers dismissing $2 billion patent infringement claims regarding text messaging technology. WON general exclusion order from ITC for Seiko Epson prohibiting the importation and sale of infringing ink cartridges. WON Eleventh Circuit reversal of summary judgment for Grupo Televisa in tortious interference case. WON Ninth Circuit affirmance of dismissal of $1 billion securities fraud case for AOL Time Warner. WON arbitration award of $76 million for limited partners of hedge fund in fraud and breach of fiduciary duty case against general partner. WON settlement of $150 million for Dr. Enrico Bondi, Extraordinary Commissioner of Parmalat S.p.A., against Deloitte in action arising out of largest bankruptcy in European history. WON litigation cost settlement for Playa Phase 1 Commercial Land Company in case alleging $600 million in damages after liability had already been established in proceeding defended by prior counsel. WON nuisance settlement for Sprint in class action alleging $789 million in damages. WON nuisance settlement for MediaTek in patent infringement case where damages claimed were in excess of $600 million. WON Second Circuit reversal for Mattel vacating trial court’s finding of non-infringement in bench trial defended by prior counsel. WON preliminary injunction for asset management firm enjoining defendant from acting as broker for resale of life insurance policies. WON Ninth Circuit reversal in immigration appeal in pro bono case on behalf of Mexican national. WON $64 million settlement for class of nearly 3,000 restaurants and restauranteurs in usury case brought against discount-dining promoter Rewards Network. WON arbitration before the ICC for Japanese engine manufacturer allowing it to pursue its multi-million dollar damage claims in federal court.
WON due process hearing obtaining special education eligibility in pro bono case for high school student with suspected learning disability.
WON California Court of Appeal reversal and remand for trial on the merits in anti-SLAPP suit for large commercial tenant.
WON dismissal with prejudice for IBM of antitrust class actions alleging price fixing of SRAM computer memory chips. WON affirmance for BCBG sustaining wrongful eviction defense arising under anti-SLAPP statute. WON motion to dismiss for real estate company in fraud and breach of fiduciary case brought by company’s co-founder claiming damages of $47 million.
WON dismissal for Coca-Cola of all claims in Alien Tort Claims Act case brought in Southern District of New York.
WON Ninth Circuit reversal of deportation order for pro bono client. WON summary judgment for director in securities fraud case brought by over 30 plaintiffs, avoiding eightweek trial.
WON dismissal for Blue Shield of California of case brought by 185,000-member trade association alleging that cancellation of association’s health coverage violated California law. WON Federal Circuit final appeal for Gametech International in 5-year, 2-patent infringement litigation. WON dismissal of $30 million breach of contract and fiduciary duty suit for the largest financial software company in the US. Won multi-million dollar settlement for online e-commerce company in patent litigation. Won removal and then dismissal of fraud and other claims against major insurance carrier arising out of bankruptcy trustee’s fiduciary liability policy. Won settlements totaling $200 million for financial institution from various defendants in fraud action.
WON dismissal of federal criminal indictment of former Boeing employee accused of conspiring to steal trade secret documents and information.
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