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Complex Business Litigation |
Government Enforcement | Intellectual
Property | Securities
What do we do?
We assist clients facing investigation, prosecution,
regulatory enforcement, and similar actions by government bodies.
We represent entities and individuals in criminal and civil trials,
grand jury proceedings, regulatory inquiries, and actions involving
allegations such as health care fraud, bank fraud, and violations
of securities laws, ERISA, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, federal
campaign finance laws and export control laws. We frequently conduct
confidential and time-sensitive internal investigations at our clients' request.
What is the Government Enforcement Practice Group?
Our Government
Enforcement Practice Group, which includes several former prosecutors,
organizes this fast-growing litigation practice and provides focused
training for associates interested in the area. Membership in this
practice group does not preclude involvement in any other area
of practice, and associates are encouraged to work in multiple
practices within the Litigation Department.
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Matt Garvey (New York University School of Law, '02) recently teamed with partner Joan McPhee in successfully negotiating a non-prosecution agreement on behalf of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island in a high-profile public corruption investigation concerning relationships between corporate organizations and state lawmakers. For a description of his experience working on that matter, click here. |
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What have we done lately?
- Currently representing a major pharmaceutical company in wide-ranging government investigations into alleged off-label promotion, alleged illegal remuneration and kickbacks, and pricing issues. For a description of an associate's role in this matter, click here.
- Currently representing several clients that are the subject of federal and state government investigations relating to the reporting of clinical trial results. For a description of an associate's role in these matters, click here.
For more examples of the Litigation Department's practice involving the health care industry, click
here.
- Currently representing a Native American tribe in relation to an investigation by the IRS and US Attorney's Office concerning the Tribe's efforts to obtain federal recognition, and alleged improper dealings between certain individuals and Tribal investors and supporters.
- Currently representing the managers of scores of mutual funds
in SEC and state investigations and enforcement proceedings over
alleged market timing and late trading, as well as related federal
class actions. For a description of an associate's role in these
matters, click here.
- Secured anti-trust clearance from the Department of Justice for the $125 million sale by Brooks Automation, Inc. of its software division.
- Obtained a favorable jury verdict for a former executive
of Enron Broadband Services following a 13 week federal court
trial in which the defendant was charged with defrauding
investors. For a description of an associate's role
in this matter, click here.
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Kevin Brown (New York University School of Law, '05) is working with Eva Carman, a partner in Ropes & Gray's New York office, in defending an individual who has been pursued civilly (by the Securities and Exchange Commission) and criminally (by the Department of Justice) on allegations relating to insider trading and alleged false filings. |
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