Represented prominent retailer in employment litigation lawsuit brought by a former employee alleging violations of Title VII, wrongful discharge, and negligent retention/supervision. Plaintiff's claims were dismissed. Client won counterclaim for conversion and unjust enrichment and was awarded litigation costs. Plaintiff's appeal to the Fourth Circuit was dismissed.

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Real estate investment and development for an international hotel company
Represented an international hotel company in negotiation of long term ground lease for new-build hotel to be connected to major regional retail more
Trademark registration for Chippendales
Represents Chippendales in its efforts to obtain inherently distinctive registration for it's famous Cuff's and Collars uniform.  The case is more
Acquisition work for Diageo PLC
Assisted Diageo PLC with various aspects of an acquisition of portions of Seagram Spirits division, including transfer of domain names, performance more
Kimberly-Clark Corp. v. E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co.
Defended DuPont and obtained favorable settlement of false advertising litigation pertaining to flammability characteristics of surgical fabrics.  more