Successful representation of 23 Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) members in a copyright infringement action against a CD manufacturing plant, resulting in the largest copyright award in U.S. history of approximately $136 million in damages. This decision was upheld on appeal and protected from discharge in later bankruptcy proceedings. Atlantic Recording Corp. v. Media Group (C.D. Cal. 2003).

Obtained multi-million dollar judgment against online motion picture internet pirate.

Represented Recording Industry Association of America's (RIAA's) member companies in internet copyright enforcement actions against P2P file sharing systems Napster, Aimster, Grokster and KaZaA.

Defended a Harcourt Brace subsidiary that provided BAR/BRI Bar review courses against Sherman Act § 2, Clayton Act and Robinson-Putman Act claims through trial and appeal.

Represented a major automaker in a suit alleging antitrust and California Business & Professions Code § 17200 claims. The case was settled favorably for our client after a successful summary adjudication motion defeating several of the plaintiff’s key claims.

In 2005 secured landmark bankruptcy ruling of vital importance to copyright owners nationwide. The decision In re Chan confirmed, for the first time since the pivotal 1998 Supreme Court ruling Kawaauhuu v. Geiger, that copyright infringement can rise to the level of a "willful and malicious injury," which cannot be discharged and evaded in bankruptcy. This decision protects from discharge the largest copyright verdict in U.S. history, a $136 million judgment secured by MS&K in 2003 and upheld by the 9th Circuit in 2004.

Represented the City of Irvine in regard to its claims against Orange County in the Orange County Bankruptcy.

Counsel for large product manufacturer in nationwide class action seeking more than $2 billion in damages on behalf of more than 500,000 class members.

Represented a large wireless communications provider in a class action and California Business & Professions Code § 17200 case arising out of the sale of cellular telephones, alleging the telephones were sold with false and misleading advertising.

Recently represented the world's largest bottling company in five wage and hour class actions.

Represented BMG and Arista Records and their executives in a multi-class action in connection with the Consumers Legal Remedies Act, false advertising and insurance-coverage claims, and issues relating to the Milli Vanilli lip-synching disclosures.

Successfully obtained a jury verdict for our client, a major construction company, in a complex matter involving a personal injury claim at a construction site. The claims for contractual and common law indemnification against our client were also dismissed.

Represented corporation in multiple cases involving construction defects, property damage, mechanics liens, and complex insurance coverage issues, resulting in favorable six figure settlements for the client.

Represent numerous contractors and subcontractors in various dealings with insurance companies including tendering of claims, coverage disputes, premium disputes, reimbursement demands, and other defense related issues.

Represented the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) members in DMCA and copyright litigation against software maker 321 Studios. Obtained summary judgment and an injunction against 321 Studios, blocking further distribution of the company’s infringing software, capable of cracking copy protection on DVDs.

Represented the MPAA in DMCA litigation filed by InternetMovies.com Inc. Set important case law precedent relating to the take-down provisions of the DMCA. Rossi v. Motion Picture Association of America Inc., (9th Cir. 2004).

On behalf of MPAA members, obtained permanent injunction prohibiting defendant company from falsely claiming distribution rights in Korea.

Represented producers of a Top 10 hit reality TV program in claims involving copyright infringement and idea submission.

Successfully defended at trial copyright infringement claims involving the motion pictures Twister and Sister Act.

Represented UMG Recordings, Inc., in litigation brought against Mazda and its advertising agency for the unauthorized use of plaintiff’s sound recording and musical composition in a television advertisement. Obtained a favorable settlement.

Defended MCA Records against accounting and copyright claims brought by the owner and licensor of country music recordings arising from dissolution of the parties’ 15-year licensing and distribution relationship.

Defended a Southern California based industrial company against charges of violations of the Clean Water Act and Resource Conservation Recovery Act filed by the Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency, ultimately resulting in dismissals with prejudice of the actions.

Defended a number of manufacturers and property owners in connection with CERCLA/Superfund litigation involving deep aquifer and soil contamination.

Represented a biotechnology company in obtaining coverage for damages resulting from FDA-ordered recall of our client’s products. The firm obtained an eight-figure settlement well in excess of the annual policy limits after the carrier denied the claim and sued for rescission of the policy.

Represented a Fortune 100 technology company on insurance coverage issues arising from hostile takeover litigation. The firm successfully obtained reimbursement of $6 million in defense costs from the insurer issuing directors and officers coverage. The firm was also able to implicate the client’s liability insurer based upon certain defamation claims in the underlying litigation.

Obtained temporary restraining order in a trade secret and unfair competition case against a labor union that misappropriated our client’s customer list and sent union literature to client customers. We overcame the union’s contention that the customer list was not a trade secret and that an injunction would violate the First Amendment and federal labor laws.

Brought and successfully litigated misappropriation and unfair competition claims on behalf of Pollstar, an internet-based concert information provider, against its competitor Gigmania based on Gigmania’s unauthorized use of Pollstar’s uncopyrighted database.

Represented 10 major motion picture studios and TV networks in class actions alleging that hundreds of thousands of workers were not timely paid wages. Includes claims for waiting time penalties and claims under California Business & Professions Code § 17200.

Represented one of two heirs to the Vargas Estate, winning ownership of half of the physical collection of "pin-up" artwork and the related copyrights and licensing rights, valued at over $10 million dollars.

Represented the Estate of Armand Hammer in connection with litigation concerning the distribution of his estate among heirs, putative heirs and charitable institutions.

Represented the Philippine administrator of the Estate of Ferdinand Marcos in U.S. litigation over the proper venue for administration of the Estate, rights to property and other matters.

Represented the distributor of an active aircraft insecticide ingredient in class action litigation by pilots and flight attendants claiming injury from exposure to the insecticides on international flights. We were successful in defeating the claims through various pretrial motions.

Represented a client who was sued in a series of individual and class action lawsuits arising out of its manufacture, over a period of some 20 years, of an allegedly defective product used in residential home construction. Negotiated a creative settlement of the entire liability case, which resulted in the insurers funding the settlement agreement and waiving all coverage claims against the client.

Represented Wherehouse, Inc. in its acquisition of an independent retail chain of approximately thirty music stores. We also represented Wherehouse in various lease disputes with landlords, including renewals, the appropriate manner to set and reset rents, and related issues.

Represented Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. in a complicated lease dispute between NMG’s Beverly Hills specialty retail store and the owner of the property on which the store is located. Also represented NMG in property tax reassessment negotiations and business license tax disputes.

Defended a computer peripherals manufacturer, its chairman, and its CEO against securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative actions.

Represented the Chairman and CEO of a major independent entertainment company in consolidated securities class action litigation arising out of an IPO.

Successfully represented Take2 Interactive and Rockstar Games in trademark litigation in U.S. District Court involving their best selling title, "Grand Theft Auto San Andreas." Obtained dismissal of case on First Amendment grounds.

Successfully represented MCA Records in trial court and on appeal, defending a claim of trademark infringement and unfair competition brought by Mattel, Inc., seeking to enjoin the hit recording Barbie Girl.  Mattel, Inc. v. MCA Records (9th Cir. 2002).