John E. McCann, Jr.

Routinely advise and represent manufacturers, suppliers and franchisors in variety of industries in the context of franchise and dealer termination disputes under applicable state and federal laws.

Represented an international designer, manufacturer and supplier of jewelry in a dispute with the former exclusive franchisee and distributor of our client’s products in certain South American countries.  Matter involved international arbitration proceedings before the Danish Institute of Arbitration (“DIA”), and related civil litigation in the state and federal courts of Florida.

Represented an international supplier of farm equipment against a former employee accused of misappropriating trade secrets and other confidential information in violation of federal and state law, and for violations of the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.

Represented a global manufacturer of power tools against a major United States retailer for breach of a trademark license agreement relating to one of our client’s most important brands.

Routinely draft antitrust compliance policies and provide antitrust guidance on pricing and distribution practices in accordance with federal and state antitrust laws.

Represented a commercial real estate developer at both trial and on appeal in federal court in a complex dispute involving an early termination provision of a commercial lease.

Represented an international high-end furniture manufacturer and designer in multiple suits involving claims of design patent infringement.

Represented not-for-profit consortium in response to contract, trade secret and unfair competition claims in Circuit Court for Baltimore City. We achieved successful dismissal of all claims in favor of our client.