Responsible for discovery on behalf of a private investment company, certain of its affiliates and owner in arbitration dispute arising from client’s sale of a private-credit business. Client sought to accelerate future earnout payments due to mismanagement. Settlement achieved.
Oversaw discovery related to Franchise Group Inc., a first-class operator and acquirer of franchised businesses, on their Chapter 11 cases and in related litigation proceedings. Reorganization plan confirmed in 2025.
Led discovery efforts for a global social media company in connection with a wide-ranging investigation by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee into the content moderation practices of online platforms and managed to bring the matter to a close without a hearing or public testimony from senior leadership at the company.
Responsible for discovery on behalf of an alternative investment management firm in an SEC sweep investigation relating to participation on creditor committees, receipt of MNPI and trading activity. Successfully secured a declination from the SEC with no further action.
Advised regarding discovery matters for WeWork Inc. (NYSE: WE), a global flexible space provider, and its 517 affiliates on their Chapter 11 filing and in related litigation proceedings. Approved confirmation plan.
Advised regarding discovery matters for a financial institution in a multistate Attorneys General investigation into climate and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. Secured a complete close of the two year investigation with no action taken against the company.
Responsible for discovery on behalf of a global investment firm in connection with its response to congressional requests and hearing demands.
Discovery counsel team for Juul Labs, Inc. in multi-jurisdiction litigation involving product liability, sales, marketing and design claims, in addition to litigation brought by multiple state Attorneys General.
Responsible for discovery on behalf of a publicly traded technology company related to an independent accounting investigation and related SEC investigation. The SEC notified the company that they had closed the matter, noting the company’s cooperation in doing so.
Led discovery efforts of a major financial institution in connection with an enforcement action by the CFPB. Favorable consent order achieved with CFPB to conclude their investigations.
