Experience
Defense of Global Direct Sales Company in Breach of Contract Case
Represented a global direct sales company in connection with breach of contract claims alleging that members of its independent contractor sales force were prohibited from recruiting salespeople from other direct sales companies.
Severance Package Negotiation for Top Executive
Negotiated an appropriate severance package for a top salesperson in the construction materials industry.
Counsel to Multinational Hedge Fund on Post-Employment Obligations
Counseled multinational hedge fund and financial serves company regarding post-employment obligations of employees.
Successful Representation of an Executive in a Wrongful Termination Case
Represented an executive in a wrongful termination case which settled during trial.
Vindicated CEO Terminated For “Cause” and Denied All Compensation
Successfully represented former CEO of publicly traded international business in dispute arising from the company’s termination of our client “for cause” and denial of all incentives and other compensation due to the client.
Representation in Employee Terminations, Alleged Rutan Violations
Represented the state of Illinois in disputes involving employee terminations and alleged Rutan violations.
Defense of Chicago Manufacturer Against Wage Payment Action Claims
Successfully defended a Chicago manufacturer against Wage Payment Act claims brought by its former president.
Prosecution of High-Profile Embezzlers
Prosecuted embezzlers, including the partner of a real estate venture, the treasurer of an energy company and the bookkeeper of a significant business.
Prosecution in Matter Involving Breach of Employment Agreement
Prosecuted and defended claims for breach of an employment agreement.
Representation of National Aviation Insurance Broker in Noncompete, Nonsolicitation Case
Represented a national aviation insurance broker in action to enforce contractual noncompete and nonsolicitation provisions against a former employee.
Summary Judgment for School District in Disability Discrimination Case
Obtained summary judgment for a public school district in a disability discrimination case under the Missouri Human Rights Act. The plaintiff argued that a disability prevented her from performing job duties that became necessary due to distance learning models when schools were closed due to COVID-19. Although the job duties were not explicitly discussed in the job description for her position, we demonstrated that the job duties were essential, performed by all other employees in the department, and there was no other vacant position for which the plaintiff was qualified.
Challenged Home Office’s ‘Intention to Revoke’ a Sponsor Licence for Educational Establishment
Successfully challenged Home Office’s ‘Intention to Revoke’ an educational institution’s sponsor licence. Subsequently undertook a mock audit with the client to ensure compliance with the Immigration Rules, and represented client at their next Home Office audit.
Sponsor Licence for Boutique Brasserie
Assisted boutique brasserie that wanted to expand business to pop-up and catering services with sponsor licence application. Assisted subsequently with application for chef to come to the U.K.
Dismissal of Individual and Representative Labor Code Claims on Behalf of Food Services Company
Represented on-premises food service company in heavily litigated arbitration brought by former employee alleging claims for unreimbursed business expenses in connection with work from home program. Claimant also sought penalties in related state court proceeding under California’s Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA). After obtaining key concessions at claimant’s deposition, obtained dismissal of all claims with prejudice in exchange for a waiver of fees and costs. Claimant also stipulated to dismissal of the related state court proceeding because he was not “aggrieved” within the meaning of Labor Code section 2699(c) and, therefore, lacked standing to act as a PAGA representative.
Successfully Defended University, Individual Against Missouri Human Right Act Claims
Secured a full defense verdict for a university and individual on multiple claims alleging violations of the Missouri Human Rights Act. After a one-week trial in the City of St. Louis Circuit Court, the jury returned verdicts in favor of our client on all counts.
Summary Judgment in $850,000 Employment Contract Dispute
Obtained summary judgment in Missouri state court on behalf of an employer in the health care and life sciences field. A former employee had sought over $850,000 in alleged unpaid bonuses.
Summary Judgment for Hospital in FMLA Retaliation Suit
Obtained summary judgment ruling for a hospital in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The lawsuit brought by former employee alleged retaliation under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Defended Hospital and Executive Against Sex Discrimination Claims
Defended a hospital and its Chief Executive Officer in state court against claims of sex discrimination by the Chief of Anesthesia against the CEO and the Chief of Surgery.
Successfully Defended School District in Termination, Discrimination Suit
Successfully defended school district in a wrongful termination and age discrimination lawsuit.
Dismissal of Suit for Public Entity in the Education Industry
Won a dismissal after removal to federal court on behalf of a public entity and its employees for failure to exhaust administrative remedies with proper administrative agency.
Acquisition of Franchise Restaurants
Represented a private investment firm in its acquisition of franchise restaurant outlets across multiple states. Handled the acquisition agreement and other operative documents, due diligence, franchise documentation and licensing.
Secured Withdrawal of OSHA Citations for Manufacturing Client
Defended company that received two willful citations under OSHA lead standard when manufacturing with leaded brass. OSHA withdrew both willful citations.
Successfully Resolved Matter for Company in OSHA Severe Violator Enforcement Program
Defended company placed in OSHA Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) involving combustible dust explosion and serious injuries. The case was settled with no willful violations and the company was removed from SVEP.
Dismissal of Multi-State Unpaid Overtime Class Action Claims
Obtained dismissal of numerous state law class action claims based on lack of standing in a multi-state unpaid overtime lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, resulting in a substantial reduction in the potential size of the class and, accordingly, substantially reducing the company's potential exposure.
Dismissal of Claim for Unpaid Commissions
Successfully obtained dismissal of a former employee's claim for unpaid sales commissions in St. Louis County Circuit Court.
Resolution of Fraud, Wrongful Termination, Other Claims
Obtained a favorable result in a jury trial in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri on behalf of an international corporation that had been sued by a number of former employees for fraud, wrongful termination in violation of public policy, and a number of other tort claims. After trial, the remaining claims settled for a small fraction of the settlement demand, saving the client hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Defense, Resolution of Class Action Lawsuits under Fair Credit Reporting Act
Successfully defended and resolved a number of class action lawsuits against major corporations brought under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) for alleged violations of the provisions of the FCRA applicable to employment background checks.
Summary Judgment, Dismissal of ‘Bet the Business’ Class Action Claims
Achieved motion for summary judgment and a dismissal of plaintiffs’ claims with prejudice in a “bet the business” class action brought by representatives of 200 former employees of a client in St. Louis County Circuit Court. The former employees sought sales commissions allegedly due and owing and millions of dollars in statutory penalties.
Representation in Class Action Involving Biometric Information Privacy Act
Represented corporate client in employment- related class action involving the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.
Successful Enforcement of Agreements Against Former Staffing Firm Employees
Successfully pursued and enforced multiple confidentiality and customer nonsolicitation agreements, along with computer tampering claims in courts in Missouri, Illinois and Iowa, against former employees of national Fortune 500 staffing firm.
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