In 2017, Benchmark Litigation recognized Mr. Romain as a local «Litigation Star» in the area
of general commercial litigation.
John advises on a broad range
of general commercial litigation matters, including cross-border disputes, and leads our contentious restructuring group in London.
But within that «there's a range — some antitrust and a lot
of general commercial litigation.»
She represents clients in all aspects
of general commercial litigation, with a particular focus on intellectual property, including:
Not exact matches
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect
of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels
of end market demand in construction and in both the
commercial and defense segments
of the aerospace industry, levels
of air travel, financial condition
of commercial airlines, the impact
of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition
of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization
of the anticipated benefits
of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing
of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition
of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration
of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization
of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels
of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability
of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope
of future repurchases
of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level
of other investing activities and uses
of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition
of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery
of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits
of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits
of diversification and balance
of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome
of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact
of the negotiation
of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect
of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect
of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on
general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect
of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition
of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits
of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing
of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence
of events that may give rise to a right
of one or both
of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee
of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million
of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects
of the announcement or the completion
of the merger on the market price
of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation
of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value
of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related
litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
Her experience includes a wide variety
of insurance issues (automobile coverage disputes,
commercial general liability, business interruptions, tenant liability, fire, and cannabis - related issues) as well as
general commercial litigation issues related to contractual disputes, construction
litigation and negligence.
Examples
of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact
of: adverse
general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels
of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility
of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions
of these conditions that decrease the level
of disposable income
of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security
of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts
of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread
of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment
of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount
of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion
of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability
of our creditors to accelerate the repayment
of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss
of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price
of, or major changes or reduction in,
commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times
of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability
of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened
litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Cuomo administration has set April 24 as the date for the special election, in which state Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, a Democrat, is vying for the Senate's 37th District seat against either Dan Schorr, a former prosecutor in Westchester and New York City and previous Yonkers inspector
general, or Sarmad Khojasteh, a
commercial litigation attorney from the town
of Bedford, both Republicans.
Legal 500 ranks Dan as one
of the country's top 20 trial lawyers and Chambers USA ranks him as a leading lawyer in
General Commercial Litigation and Entertainment and Media
Litigation.
Such statements reflect the current views
of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome
of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the
general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects
of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels
of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction
of the device business, including possible reduction in sales
of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels
of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate
of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance
of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success
of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse
litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews
of strategic alternatives and the potential separation
of the Company's businesses, the risk that the transactions with Microsoft and Pearson do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess
of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution
of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion contemplated by the relationship with Microsoft, including that it is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft and Pearson
commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing
of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits
of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside
of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.
Such statements reflect the current views
of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome
of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the effect
of the proposed separation
of NOOK Media, the
general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects
of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels
of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction
of the device business, including possible reduction in sales
of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels
of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate
of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance
of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success
of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse
litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, risks associated with the
commercial agreement with Samsung, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews
of strategic alternatives and the potential separation
of the Company's businesses (including with respect to the timing
of the completion thereof), the risk that the transactions with Pearson and Samsung do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess
of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution
of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion previously undertaken, including any risks associated with a reduction
of international operations following termination
of the Microsoft
commercial agreement, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Pearson and Samsung
commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, the risks associated with the termination
of Microsoft
commercial agreement, including potential customer losses, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing
of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits
of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside
of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended May 3, 2014, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.
Such statements reflect the current views
of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome
of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the
general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, including store closings, higher - than - anticipated or increasing costs, including with respect to store closings, relocation, occupancy (including in connection with lease renewals) and labor costs, the effects
of competition, the risk
of insufficient access to financing to implement future business initiatives, risks associated with data privacy and information security, risks associated with Barnes & Noble's supply chain, including possible delays and disruptions and increases in shipping rates, various risks associated with the digital business, including the possible loss
of customers, declines in digital content sales, risks and costs associated with ongoing efforts to rationalize the digital business and the digital business not being able to perform its obligations under the Samsung
commercial agreement and the consequences thereof, the risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, the performance
of Barnes & Noble's initiatives including but not limited to its new store concept and e-commerce initiatives, unanticipated adverse
litigation results or effects, potential infringement
of Barnes & Noble's intellectual property by third parties or by Barnes & Noble
of the intellectual property
of third parties, and other factors, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2016, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.
Getting results for clients for more than 60 combined years At the Yukon, Oklahoma law office
of Ramey & Tharp, we have been providing high - quality legal service to clients statewide in the areas
of general civil
litigation, child custody & family law, and banking &
commercial law for more than 60 combined years.
In her 30 + years in practice, she has handled just about every kind
of lawsuit you can think
of — from shareholder derivative suits to medical device
litigation, from disputes about insurance (life, title,
commercial general liability) to claims based on federal statutes (RICO, TCPA, ERISA).
Franklin and Prater are two
of only three attorneys in all
of Alabama named by Chambers this year to Band 1 for
general commercial litigation.
Marc Smiley joined the firm in 2007, and has been practicing in the area
of general and
commercial litigation since 2002.
Laura Raheb is an associate with the firm concentrating her practice in the areas
of special education, insurance coverage,
commercial litigation,
general liability and medical malpractice.
Stu was selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the fields
of General Practice Criminal Defense and
Commercial Litigation.
Representing clients in
commercial collections and banking
litigation, business law and
litigation, employment law and
litigation, and
general civil
litigation, we employ a results - driven focus to meet the needs
of professionals, executives and corporations.
Mr. Egan has advised clients in a wide range
of business disputes, including lawsuits and negotiations involving technology vendors, health care and medical organizations, an international cruise line, as well as other domestic, foreign, and international companies in their
general commercial contract and business
litigation.
A litigator described their practice as one «combining three broad areas: one is white - collar, then there's some bankruptcy
litigation, which is huge in New York and brings in a lot
of work, and besides that there's
general commercial litigation.»
Perkins Coie hauls in a considerable number
of top - tier Chambers USA rankings, among them aviation, political law,
general commercial litigation, IP, real estate, and environment.
In
general commercial litigation, the courts may consider a number
of factors before awarding lost profits, such as causation, mitigation, reasonable certainty, speculation, and whether or not the damages are foreseeable.
He has many years
of experience representing a variety
of clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small business owners in all phases
of litigation including complex
commercial cases, corporations, contracts, deceptive trade practices, mass toxic tort cases, premises liability, products liability, and
general civil
litigation.
John focuses on all aspects
of securities
litigation and regulatory matters, as well as
general corporate and
commercial litigation.
We routinely handle cases in areas
of law such as catastrophic / excess liability; ERISA; class actions; construction practices;
general commercial litigation; insurance coverage and bad faith; insurance fraud; insurance professional liability; life health and disability; medical professional liability; product liability; subrogation; and toxic and environmental torts.
We routinely advise our clients on a range
of matters from
general commercial agreements and M&A s to
commercial taxes,
litigation and employment law.
Chris Berga practices in the areas
of complex
commercial litigation, creditor's rights, construction
litigation,
general liability (premises liability) and bankruptcy.
Starting with a strong foundation in construction,
general liability defense, transportation and products liability, WSHB has moved into a diverse range
of practice areas, including environmental, toxic tort, employment, professional liability and medical malpractice, subrogation, insurance and
commercial litigation.
Civil &
Commercial The Civil &
Commercial litigation practice includes, but not limited to;
general and complex
Commercial litigation, Bankruptcy, Insolvency, Debt Recovery & Receiverships, Banking & Finance, Class actions, Consumer protection, Contract law, Employment, Insurance law, Environmental, Energy, Oil & Gas law, Property / Real Estate, Professional liability, Medical negligence, Tax & Compliance, Family law & Administration
of Estates, Trademark and Copyright related
litigation.
John G. Browning is the managing partner
of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, L.L.P., in Dallas, where he handles civil
litigation in state and federal courts in areas ranging from employment and intellectual property to
commercial cases and defense
of products liability, professional liability, media law, and
general negligence matters.
A total
of 26 lawyers are ranked in the following practice areas for Massachusetts: Antitrust, Banking & Finance, Bankrupcty / Restructuring, Corporate / M & A, Environment, Health Care, Hedge & Mutual Funds, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment,
Litigation:
General Commercial,
Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations, Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment.
Steve has represented clients in a wide range
of litigation matters in his previous
general practice work, including
commercial litigation, estate matters and professional liability claims.
Mr. Austin's
litigation practice is built on a strong foundation
of state and federal trial experience, with particular emphasis on securities, intellectual property, and
general commercial disputes.
During his time working in the forensic accounting area, Chris has worked on a large number
of forensic investigations, fraud, corruption (including the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) and anti-money laundering risk consulting assignments, expert witness and
general litigation support engagements, involving the preparation
of reports for use in various disputes in both
commercial and criminal cases.
Max also has extensive experience in construction
litigation including representation
of general contractors and subcontractors arising from defective building products and / or installation
of products, mechanical systems, construction defects resulting in partial or whole reconstruction
of buildings, and
litigation involving
commercial building systems, such as fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and HVAC systems.
Jack's practice focuses on
commercial litigation, major estate
litigation and
general corporate representation and has included a broad,
general representation
of companies involved in mortgage banking, finance, real estate development, government contracts and information technology.
Ms. Turner's additional
litigation experience includes
general commercial, corporate and partnership disputes, attorney malpractice, and a broad range
of contract disputes, at both the trial and appellate levels.
Scott focuses his practice on
general commercial litigation, including: bank regulatory and enforcement matters; defending directors and officers
of failed banks in FDIC actions; commodities and securities regulatory enforcement and civil actions; professional liability claims; directors and officers liability insurance matters; and employment and restrictive covenant matters.
Some examples include allegations
of corporate bribery involving payments made to foreign government officials; compliance with regulatory reviews and investigations; cooperation with government price fixing investigations; participation in accounting investigations; conduct
of internal corporate investigations involving employee theft or Intellectual Property theft; international arbitration; and involvement in
general civil and / or
commercial litigation.
Brandon's experience also includes
general commercial litigation, including both plaintiff and defense matters based on contract, professional liability, breach
of fiduciary duty and fraud.
She became an associate with McInnes Cooper in 2000 and a partner in 2002, practising primarily in the areas
of commercial litigation, employment law, administrative law and
general litigation.
Lightfoot also represents airlines, fixed - base operators, airframe and power plant mechanics, and aerospace defense contractors in
litigation arising from all aspects
of their operations, ranging from
commercial disputes and employment issues to premises liability and
general negligence actions.
Stuart is a partner
of Fillmore Riley LLP and practises primarily in the areas
of civil
litigation and insurance law, with an emphasis on
commercial liability insurance,
general insurance defence matters, aviation law, professional errors and omissions insurance, life and disability claims, product liability, fire claims, and coverage disputes.
Lorie received «Band 2» recognition in the Policyholder Insurance category for both the District
of Columbia and Nationwide regions, while Larry received «Band 4» recognition in the
General Commercial Litigation category among Georgia attorneys.
Ranked in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business in the State
of Connecticut in the area
of Litigation:
General Commercial from 2009 to 2015 and
Litigation: White - Collar Crime & Government Investigations since 2009
As problem solvers, our
commercial litigation lawyers strive to gain an understanding
of the client's industry and the
general business climate.
First, the survey results showed that by practice area, the adoption rates
of cloud services are as follows: corporate at 37.3 percent,
commercial at 37.2 percent, real estate at 36 percent, and family law at 35.7 percent, intellectual property at 33 percent,
litigation at 28.5 percent, labor / employment 25.9 percent, and
general practice (civil) at 22.7 percent.
He has particular experience representing and counseling policyholders in both
litigation and non-
litigation matters relating to a broad array
of commercial insurance lines, including cybersecurity and privacy,
commercial general liability, umbrella, D&O, bankers professional liability, employment practices liability, and first - party property and business interruption.
Katherine Kleindienst handles a wide range
of complex
litigation matters, including entertainment, intellectual property, and
general commercial litigation.