Mara B. LevinEmployment Litigation
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Carol M. GoodmanEmployment Litigation
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Patricia M. GrahamEmployment Litigation
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Ongoing
Inter-Dealer Brokerage Firm - $500 Million Raiding Case
Representation of an affiliate of a billion-dollar inter-dealer brokerage firm in a large "key employee raiding case" brought by a competitor whose stock market valuation declined 24% (approximately $450 million) in one day after our client hired approximately 20 of its credit derivatives brokers and employees. After an intense oral argument by our firm and other firms aligned with our client in the spring of 2008, the New York Supreme Court denied a temporary restraining order. A few months later, the court denied a preliminary injunction. Thus, the subject employees were permitted to work for our client. The matter is now in arbitration where we are defending hundreds of millions of dollars in claims.
Inter-Dealer Brokerage Firm - $500 Million Raiding Case
Representation of an affiliate of a billion-dollar inter-dealer brokerage firm in a large "key employee raiding case" brought by a competitor whose stock market valuation declined 24% (approximately $450 million) in one day after our client hired approximately 20 of its credit derivatives brokers and employees. After an intense oral argument by our firm and other firms aligned with our client in the spring of 2008, the New York Supreme Court denied a temporary restraining order. A few months later, the court denied a preliminary injunction. Thus, the subject employees were permitted to work for our client. The matter is now in arbitration where we are defending hundreds of millions of dollars in claims.
Ongoing
Foreign Insurance Company - Wrongful Discharge Claim
Representation of a foreign insurance company in connection with the wrongful discharge claim from the managing directors of a U.S. subsidiary.
Foreign Insurance Company - Wrongful Discharge Claim
Representation of a foreign insurance company in connection with the wrongful discharge claim from the managing directors of a U.S. subsidiary.
Ongoing
Financial Services Firm - Employment Issue
Representation of key employees of financial services firm in a case brought by a competitor alleging misappropriation of confidential information and wrongful solicitation of clients.
Financial Services Firm - Employment Issue
Representation of key employees of financial services firm in a case brought by a competitor alleging misappropriation of confidential information and wrongful solicitation of clients.
Ongoing
World-Class Asset Integrity Management - Employment Litigation
Representation of a company in the award of an injunction restraining competitor and key employees from raiding workforce, misappropriating confidential information and solicitation of customers.
World-Class Asset Integrity Management - Employment Litigation
Representation of a company in the award of an injunction restraining competitor and key employees from raiding workforce, misappropriating confidential information and solicitation of customers.
Ongoing
Worldwide Leader of Intent - Based Solutions
Representation of company in employment litigation including defending an action commenced by a former employee alleging religious discrimination, and all aspects of employment matters including severance, contracts, and exit incentive plans.
Worldwide Leader of Intent - Based Solutions
Representation of company in employment litigation including defending an action commenced by a former employee alleging religious discrimination, and all aspects of employment matters including severance, contracts, and exit incentive plans.
Ongoing
Fitness Center - Discrimination Claim
Representation of a former manager of a fitness center in a racial discrimination action.
Fitness Center - Discrimination Claim
Representation of a former manager of a fitness center in a racial discrimination action.
Ongoing
Architecture Firm - Discrimination Claim
Representation of an architecture firm in a suit alleging gender discrimination.
Architecture Firm - Discrimination Claim
Representation of an architecture firm in a suit alleging gender discrimination.
Ongoing
Asset Management Company - Employment Issues
Representation of one of leading independent asset management companies in its defense of a wrongful termination action claiming religious discrimination, and in a separate action claiming discrimination based on disability. We continue to represent the company in all aspects of its employment disputes, and in risk management issues.
Asset Management Company - Employment Issues
Representation of one of leading independent asset management companies in its defense of a wrongful termination action claiming religious discrimination, and in a separate action claiming discrimination based on disability. We continue to represent the company in all aspects of its employment disputes, and in risk management issues.
Ongoing
Small Bone Innovations - Employment Issues
Representation of Small Bone Innovations in all aspects of its employment disputes, risk management, restrictive covenant analysis, and the drafting and negotiation of executive contracts and severance agreements.
Small Bone Innovations - Employment Issues
Representation of Small Bone Innovations in all aspects of its employment disputes, risk management, restrictive covenant analysis, and the drafting and negotiation of executive contracts and severance agreements.
Ongoing
Real Estate Investment Company - Employment Issues
Representation of a real estate investment firm in all aspects of its employment disputes, including contracts and risk management.
Real Estate Investment Company - Employment Issues
Representation of a real estate investment firm in all aspects of its employment disputes, including contracts and risk management.
Ongoing
Business Services Company - Employment Issues
Representation of a company that provides maintenance, cleaning and security services to New York City businesses in employment disputes and risk management issues. We also conduct sensitivity training for the company.
Business Services Company - Employment Issues
Representation of a company that provides maintenance, cleaning and security services to New York City businesses in employment disputes and risk management issues. We also conduct sensitivity training for the company.
Ongoing
Real Estate Brokerage - Employment Dispute
Representation of a real estate brokerage in an action by a former employee for age discrimination and breach of oral contract promising severance. The Court dismissed the breach of contract claim, finding the oral contract too vague to be enforceable.
Real Estate Brokerage - Employment Dispute
Representation of a real estate brokerage in an action by a former employee for age discrimination and breach of oral contract promising severance. The Court dismissed the breach of contract claim, finding the oral contract too vague to be enforceable.
Ongoing
Boutique Real Estate Developer - Employment Issues
Representation of a boutique real estate developer in employment disputes and executive employment contracts.
Boutique Real Estate Developer - Employment Issues
Representation of a boutique real estate developer in employment disputes and executive employment contracts.
Ongoing
Importer - Employment Issues
Representation of a major national cheese importer, processor and distributor in all aspects of its employment disputes, including contracts and risk management.
Importer - Employment Issues
Representation of a major national cheese importer, processor and distributor in all aspects of its employment disputes, including contracts and risk management.
Ongoing
International Flavors & Fragrances - Litigation Counsel
Representation of a leading creator and manufacturer of flavors and fragrances in commercial and employment litigation.
International Flavors & Fragrances - Litigation Counsel
Representation of a leading creator and manufacturer of flavors and fragrances in commercial and employment litigation.
Ongoing
Telecommunications Services Company - Employment Issues
Representation of a telecommunications services company in employment-related issues, claims asserted by former employees, and risk management.
Telecommunications Services Company - Employment Issues
Representation of a telecommunications services company in employment-related issues, claims asserted by former employees, and risk management.
Ongoing
Firearms Component Manufacturer - Employment Issues
Representation of a firearms component manufacturer in employment disputes, employment contracts and risk management.
Firearms Component Manufacturer - Employment Issues
Representation of a firearms component manufacturer in employment disputes, employment contracts and risk management.
Ongoing
Regional Securities Firm - FINRA Investigation
Representation of a regional securities firm in a FINRA investigation in connection with the firm’s hiring of a statutorily disqualified person.
Regional Securities Firm - FINRA Investigation
Representation of a regional securities firm in a FINRA investigation in connection with the firm’s hiring of a statutorily disqualified person.
Ongoing
Carpet and Rug Manufacturer - Employment Issues
Representation of a carpet and rug manufacturer in employment disputes, restrictive covenant analysis and contract disputes, including a contract dispute and wrongful termination claim by a former employee claiming entitlement to a bonus.
Carpet and Rug Manufacturer - Employment Issues
Representation of a carpet and rug manufacturer in employment disputes, restrictive covenant analysis and contract disputes, including a contract dispute and wrongful termination claim by a former employee claiming entitlement to a bonus.
Ongoing
Large Asset Manager - Discrimination Case
Representation of a large asset manager in a national origin case based on disability and religion.
Large Asset Manager - Discrimination Case
Representation of a large asset manager in a national origin case based on disability and religion.
2010
LED Display Manufacturer - Employment Issues
Representation of an LED display manufacturing company in employment issues, restrictive covenant enforceability, and contract disputes.
LED Display Manufacturer - Employment Issues
Representation of an LED display manufacturing company in employment issues, restrictive covenant enforceability, and contract disputes.
2010
Premier Global Financial Service Firm - FINRA
Defense of a premier global financial firm in a FINRA action involving claims brought by an investor for losses to retirement account resulting from alleged flawed asset allocation.
Premier Global Financial Service Firm - FINRA
Defense of a premier global financial firm in a FINRA action involving claims brought by an investor for losses to retirement account resulting from alleged flawed asset allocation.
2009
Broker-Dealer - Employment Contracts
Representation of a regional bank broker-dealer in preparing employment contracts to hire an account executive.
Broker-Dealer - Employment Contracts
Representation of a regional bank broker-dealer in preparing employment contracts to hire an account executive.
2008
Wholesale Brokerage - Employment Issues
Representation of a wholesale brokerage company in employment issues and in the enforceability of restrictive covenants.
Wholesale Brokerage - Employment Issues
Representation of a wholesale brokerage company in employment issues and in the enforceability of restrictive covenants.
Ongoing
Ovation Travel - Employment Counsel
Representation of leading business travel firm in its nationwide employment needs.
Ovation Travel - Employment Counsel
Representation of leading business travel firm in its nationwide employment needs.
Ongoing
Cookie's Department Stores - Litigation Counsel
Representation of New York's largest retailer of children's clothing in all of its litigation needs.
Cookie's Department Stores - Litigation Counsel
Representation of New York's largest retailer of children's clothing in all of its litigation needs.
2008
Financial Services Company
Defense of a pre-eminent financial services company in an arbitration involving numerous brokers who left a competitor to work for our client. The competitor claimed breach of non-solicitation and confidentiality provisions in the brokers' contracts.
Financial Services Company
Defense of a pre-eminent financial services company in an arbitration involving numerous brokers who left a competitor to work for our client. The competitor claimed breach of non-solicitation and confidentiality provisions in the brokers' contracts.
2008
Investor Group - Fraud and Misrepresentation Claims
Representation of an investor group in connection with fraud and misrepresentation claims against an investment manager in various private investments.
Investor Group - Fraud and Misrepresentation Claims
Representation of an investor group in connection with fraud and misrepresentation claims against an investment manager in various private investments.
2008
Solar Energy Company - Breach of Contract
Representation of a solar energy company in connection with an employee's suspected breach of a non-compete agreement and breaches of fiduciary duty. Herrick advised the company on how to terminate the rogue employee and to secure evidence relating to any unfair competition engaged in by a competitor
Solar Energy Company - Breach of Contract
Representation of a solar energy company in connection with an employee's suspected breach of a non-compete agreement and breaches of fiduciary duty. Herrick advised the company on how to terminate the rogue employee and to secure evidence relating to any unfair competition engaged in by a competitor
2008
Real Estate Technology Company - Employment Issues
Representation of a company specializing in data and analytics in the residential real estate industry in a lawsuit by a former employee claiming wrongful discharge on the basis of gender discrimination and sexual harassment. We also represent the company in all aspects of its employment disputes, including contracts and risk management.
Real Estate Technology Company - Employment Issues
Representation of a company specializing in data and analytics in the residential real estate industry in a lawsuit by a former employee claiming wrongful discharge on the basis of gender discrimination and sexual harassment. We also represent the company in all aspects of its employment disputes, including contracts and risk management.
2008
Law Firm Partner - Profits Dispute
Representation of a partner in a law firm against the firm in an arbitration concerning unpaid profits. A 15-day trial resulted in an award to our client of nearly $500,000.
Law Firm Partner - Profits Dispute
Representation of a partner in a law firm against the firm in an arbitration concerning unpaid profits. A 15-day trial resulted in an award to our client of nearly $500,000.
2008
Broker/Dealer - Breach of Contract Litigation
Representation of a registered broker/dealer against a former employee’s claim for breach of contract, including a non-solicitation provision.
Broker/Dealer - Breach of Contract Litigation
Representation of a registered broker/dealer against a former employee’s claim for breach of contract, including a non-solicitation provision.
2008
Broker/Dealer - Non-Solicitation Dispute
Representation of a registered broker/dealer in defending an action for a temporary restraining order brought by a competitor seeking to restrain our client’s brokers from contacting their respective clients.
Broker/Dealer - Non-Solicitation Dispute
Representation of a registered broker/dealer in defending an action for a temporary restraining order brought by a competitor seeking to restrain our client’s brokers from contacting their respective clients.
2008
Assisted Living Facility - Employment Issues and Audit
Representation of an assisted living facility in employment issues and a Department of Labor audit.
Assisted Living Facility - Employment Issues and Audit
Representation of an assisted living facility in employment issues and a Department of Labor audit.
2007
Fitness Center - Employment Litigation
Representation of a New Jersey fitness center in its severance agreements and employment disputes, including an action for wrongful termination based on disability.
Fitness Center - Employment Litigation
Representation of a New Jersey fitness center in its severance agreements and employment disputes, including an action for wrongful termination based on disability.
2007
Insurance Company - Employment Contract Arbitration
Representation of an insurance company in an arbitration in which a general agent sued for damages for wrongful termination of contract. We proved that there was no breach of contract and no breach of the customs and usage in the industry.
Insurance Company - Employment Contract Arbitration
Representation of an insurance company in an arbitration in which a general agent sued for damages for wrongful termination of contract. We proved that there was no breach of contract and no breach of the customs and usage in the industry.
2007
Talent Management Services - Former Employee/Shareholder Litigation
Representation of a global recruitment and talent management services provider in litigation commenced by a former employee/shareholder claiming wrongful termination, fraud and damages in connection with the sale of the company subsequent to the employee's departure.
Talent Management Services - Former Employee/Shareholder Litigation
Representation of a global recruitment and talent management services provider in litigation commenced by a former employee/shareholder claiming wrongful termination, fraud and damages in connection with the sale of the company subsequent to the employee's departure.
2007
Veterinarian - Wrongful Termination Suit
Representation of a veterinarian in her wrongful termination claim against her employer based on disability.
Veterinarian - Wrongful Termination Suit
Representation of a veterinarian in her wrongful termination claim against her employer based on disability.
2007
Garment Manufacturer - Employment Litigation
Representation of a garment manufacturer in a lawsuit by a former employee claiming discrimination based on perceived sexual orientation and a hostile work environment. We continue to represent the company in all aspects of its employment disputes, including contracts and risk management. We also conduct periodic sensitivity training for its staff.
Garment Manufacturer - Employment Litigation
Representation of a garment manufacturer in a lawsuit by a former employee claiming discrimination based on perceived sexual orientation and a hostile work environment. We continue to represent the company in all aspects of its employment disputes, including contracts and risk management. We also conduct periodic sensitivity training for its staff.
2007
Produce Company - FLSA Class Action Defense
Representation of a major produce company in successfully resolving and thwarting a FLSA class action.
Produce Company - FLSA Class Action Defense
Representation of a major produce company in successfully resolving and thwarting a FLSA class action.
Wholesale Food Company - Wrongful Termination Litigation
Representation of a family-owned wholesale food company against claims for wrongful termination and constructive discharge asserted by a family member/principal.
Representation of a family-owned wholesale food company against claims for wrongful termination and constructive discharge asserted by a family member/principal.
2006-2007
Manufacturer - Sexual Harassment Mediation
Representation of a manufacturing company in the successful mediation of claims for sexual harassment and constructive termination.
Manufacturer - Sexual Harassment Mediation
Representation of a manufacturing company in the successful mediation of claims for sexual harassment and constructive termination.
2006
New York City Restaurant - Employment Issues and Audit
Representation of a famous New York City restaurant in employment issues and a Department of Labor audit.
New York City Restaurant - Employment Issues and Audit
Representation of a famous New York City restaurant in employment issues and a Department of Labor audit.
2006
Medical Device Company - Raiding
Representation of a medical device company in avoiding litigation threatened by a competitor over our client's hiring of several of the competitor's employees.
Medical Device Company - Raiding
Representation of a medical device company in avoiding litigation threatened by a competitor over our client's hiring of several of the competitor's employees.
2006
Medical Device Company - Employment Contract Litigation
Representation of a medical device company, and two individuals in a litigation brought in New Jersey state court by a competitor. The plaintiffs claimed that our clients had violated restrictive covenants in two former employees' contracts, and sought injunctive relief and damages. The Court denied injunctive relief, and the case settled before discovery with no payment by our clients.
Medical Device Company - Employment Contract Litigation
Representation of a medical device company, and two individuals in a litigation brought in New Jersey state court by a competitor. The plaintiffs claimed that our clients had violated restrictive covenants in two former employees' contracts, and sought injunctive relief and damages. The Court denied injunctive relief, and the case settled before discovery with no payment by our clients.
Manufacturer - Shareholders Derivative Action
Representation of a manufacturer in defending against 15 claims of fraud and breach of an employment agreement by a shareholder employee. The trial court dismissed all of the critical claims in the case, and the case settled on the day of trial for its nuisance value.
Representation of a manufacturer in defending against 15 claims of fraud and breach of an employment agreement by a shareholder employee. The trial court dismissed all of the critical claims in the case, and the case settled on the day of trial for its nuisance value.
2006
Securities Brokers - Termination Litigation
Representation of brokers of a national retail brokerage firm in negotiating termination language on their form U-5s, in the subsequent NYSE regulatory inquiry into their terminations, and in making a written submission to recover allegedly forfeited deferred compensation.
Securities Brokers - Termination Litigation
Representation of brokers of a national retail brokerage firm in negotiating termination language on their form U-5s, in the subsequent NYSE regulatory inquiry into their terminations, and in making a written submission to recover allegedly forfeited deferred compensation.
Law Firm - Employment Discrimination Litigation
Representation on appeal of a prominent law firm in its defense of a lawsuit by a contract partner for sex discrimination and retaliation. The Appellate Division reversed the trial court and dismissed the case.
Representation on appeal of a prominent law firm in its defense of a lawsuit by a contract partner for sex discrimination and retaliation. The Appellate Division reversed the trial court and dismissed the case.
2002
Ward v. Helmsley - Employment/Real Estate Litigation
Representation of the former COO of Helmsley Enterprises in a suit against Leona Helmsley related to an improper firing, breach of an agreement to sell 60 coop apartment units, and breach of a confidentiality agreement. This litigation received intensive publicity, with a front-page article in The Wall Street Journal, and articles in the New York Post and New York Daily News. Lead counsel Ray Hannigan was interviewed on Fox News and was a frequent "Boldface Name" in the New York Times. See Boldface Names, The New York Times (July 24, 2002).
Representation of the former COO of Helmsley Enterprises in a suit against Leona Helmsley related to an improper firing, breach of an agreement to sell 60 coop apartment units, and breach of a confidentiality agreement. This litigation received intensive publicity, with a front-page article in The Wall Street Journal, and articles in the New York Post and New York Daily News. Lead counsel Ray Hannigan was interviewed on Fox News and was a frequent "Boldface Name" in the New York Times. See Boldface Names, The New York Times (July 24, 2002).
1998
Not-for-Profit Association - ERISA Litigation
Representation of a not-for-profit association of garment contractors in the prosecution of ERISA and RICO claims against a former executive.
Not-for-Profit Association - ERISA Litigation
Representation of a not-for-profit association of garment contractors in the prosecution of ERISA and RICO claims against a former executive.
Garment Contractors - ERISA Pre-Emption Litigation
Representation of a group of garment contractors in a successful challenge on ERISA pre-emption grounds to a section of New York State Business Corporation Law.
Representation of a group of garment contractors in a successful challenge on ERISA pre-emption grounds to a section of New York State Business Corporation Law.
1993
Law Firm - Expulsion of Partner
Representation of a law firm through trial and on appeal in connection with the expulsion of a law partner. All of the claims were dismissed.
Law Firm - Expulsion of Partner
Representation of a law firm through trial and on appeal in connection with the expulsion of a law partner. All of the claims were dismissed.
1989
Manufacturer - Restrictive Covenant Litigation
Representation of a manufacturer in its successful defense of claims for breach of restrictive covenants.
Manufacturer - Restrictive Covenant Litigation
Representation of a manufacturer in its successful defense of claims for breach of restrictive covenants.
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