Conducting Internal Investigations for Harassment Complaint
Another client received a complaint from one of its employees and a virtually simultaneous anonymous complaint alleging that a high-level employee had engaged in sexual harassment of his subordinates. Miles & Stockbridge was retained to investigate the allegations and advise on the next steps. During the investigation, the respondent made his own allegations of financial misconduct at the company that we also addressed.
Defended a CEO against Securities Fraud Claims
Represented a CEO of financial services company in defense of securities fraud claims. We reached a settlement that was favorable to our client and breach of fiduciary duty was dismissed.
Representation of Co-Owner of Multimillion Dollar Real Estate Enterprise
Obtained judgment in favor of managing member and co-owner of multimillion dollar real estate enterprise in dissolution and breach of fiduciary duty litigation following 15-day trial. Judgment affirmed on appeal.
Represented a Hospital System in Patent Infringement Claim
Represented a hospital system in response to a lawsuit in the United States District Court of Maryland claiming patent infringement. We achieved a very favorable settlement within two weeks, with the entire settlement funded by a vendor of the allegedly infringing system.
Represented a Pharmaceutical Manufacturer in Contract Dispute
Represented a contract pharmaceutical manufacturer in dispute with contracting party. After conducting investigation into the facts and circumstances and confronting the other party with our analysis, the disputing party abandoned their claims against our client.
Represented a Test Administration Provider in Patent Infringement Claim
Representing an international test administration provider in defense of a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, claiming patent infringement. On August 18, 2017 the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted our client's Motion to Dismiss, finding that the IQS patent was invalid.
Represented Employer in Trade Secret Action
Represented a producer and distributor of chemicals in prosecution of trade secret action in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland against a former sales employee who copied several hundred sensitive documents to a portable hard drive before departing the company. We obtained a temporary restraining order and ultimately consent permanent injunction barring former employee from retaining and using client’s information.
