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Ongoing
Bridgestone Tire - General Motors Corporation
Representation of Bridgestone Tire in the Chapter 11 proceedings of General Motors Corporation. (S.D.N.Y.)
Bridgestone Tire - General Motors Corporation
Representation of Bridgestone Tire in the Chapter 11 proceedings of General Motors Corporation. (S.D.N.Y.)
Ongoing
Mercedes Benz USA and Mercedes Benz Manhattan - Various
Representation of Mercedes Benz USA and Mercedes Benz Manhattan in cases involving products manufactured and sold by the companies, as well as in commercial matters, including lemon law claims, construction contract disputes, antitrust matters and employment claims.
Mercedes Benz USA and Mercedes Benz Manhattan - Various
Representation of Mercedes Benz USA and Mercedes Benz Manhattan in cases involving products manufactured and sold by the companies, as well as in commercial matters, including lemon law claims, construction contract disputes, antitrust matters and employment claims.
Ongoing
Financial Restructuring
Representation of telecom companies, automobile aftermarket companies, an executive office suite company, an investment bank, a debt collection company, an electronics company, a paper mill, several dotcoms, and various investment funds and management companies in their financial restructuring.
Financial Restructuring
Representation of telecom companies, automobile aftermarket companies, an executive office suite company, an investment bank, a debt collection company, an electronics company, a paper mill, several dotcoms, and various investment funds and management companies in their financial restructuring.
Ongoing
Bridgestone Tire - Chrysler LLC
Representation of Bridgestone Tire and Colorado dealers in the Chapter 11 proceedings of Chrysler LLC. (S.D.N.Y.)
Bridgestone Tire - Chrysler LLC
Representation of Bridgestone Tire and Colorado dealers in the Chapter 11 proceedings of Chrysler LLC. (S.D.N.Y.)
Ongoing
Bridgestone Firestone - National Counsel
For over thirty years, Herrick has served as regional counsel in New York and New Jersey for Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC and its predecessors in connection with claims involving tires, rims, roofing materials, children's car seats, retail stores and employment matters.
Bridgestone Firestone - National Counsel
For over thirty years, Herrick has served as regional counsel in New York and New Jersey for Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC and its predecessors in connection with claims involving tires, rims, roofing materials, children's car seats, retail stores and employment matters.
2010
Automotive Electronics Distributor -Workout
Representation of an automotive electronics distributor in the successful negotiation of a forbearance agreement with its secured lender.
Automotive Electronics Distributor -Workout
Representation of an automotive electronics distributor in the successful negotiation of a forbearance agreement with its secured lender.
2009
Rechler Equity Partners - Gabreski Airport Site Lease
Representation of Rechler Equity Partners on all aspects of their 40-year renewable ground lease to redevelop Suffolk County’s 55-acre Gabreski Airport. This transaction involved creative problem-solving, including severing the ground lease into multiple leases to coordinate with Rechler’s development schedule. The 500,000 square-foot business and technology center will house digital film studios, a 145-room hotel and a conference center, and is expected to generate 600 to 700 new jobs.
Rechler Equity Partners - Gabreski Airport Site Lease
Representation of Rechler Equity Partners on all aspects of their 40-year renewable ground lease to redevelop Suffolk County’s 55-acre Gabreski Airport. This transaction involved creative problem-solving, including severing the ground lease into multiple leases to coordinate with Rechler’s development schedule. The 500,000 square-foot business and technology center will house digital film studios, a 145-room hotel and a conference center, and is expected to generate 600 to 700 new jobs.
Ongoing
Major French Banking Corporation Subsidiaries - Acquisition and Finance
Representation of U.S. subsidiaries of a major French banking corporation in the acquisition of U.S. companies engaged in the commercial fleet leasing of automobiles and light trucks and the financing of U.S. registered yachts and other pleasure craft vessels. These transactions represent the commencement of business in the United States for those companies, thus expanding their large worldwide operations.
Major French Banking Corporation Subsidiaries - Acquisition and Finance
Representation of U.S. subsidiaries of a major French banking corporation in the acquisition of U.S. companies engaged in the commercial fleet leasing of automobiles and light trucks and the financing of U.S. registered yachts and other pleasure craft vessels. These transactions represent the commencement of business in the United States for those companies, thus expanding their large worldwide operations.
2008
National Bank - Construction Company Finance
Representation of a national bank in the financing of a construction company secured by collateral assignments of claims under contracts between the company and U.S. Government agencies.
National Bank - Construction Company Finance
Representation of a national bank in the financing of a construction company secured by collateral assignments of claims under contracts between the company and U.S. Government agencies.
Ongoing
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company - Product Liability Litigation
Representation of Goodyear in product liability matters involving tires, rims, hoses, inflation tools, roofing products, retail stores and related real estate issues.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company - Product Liability Litigation
Representation of Goodyear in product liability matters involving tires, rims, hoses, inflation tools, roofing products, retail stores and related real estate issues.
2008
Airplane Lessor - Repossession
Representation of an international aviation leasing company in repossessing a Boeing 747 aircraft from a defaulting lessee by seizure on a military base.
Airplane Lessor - Repossession
Representation of an international aviation leasing company in repossessing a Boeing 747 aircraft from a defaulting lessee by seizure on a military base.
2008
Wireless TV Studios, Inc. v. Digital Dispatch Systems, Inc. - Copyright Infringement
Representation of Digital Dispatch Systems, Inc. in defeating the plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction in a copyright action involving a computer screen interface. (E.D.N.Y.)
Wireless TV Studios, Inc. v. Digital Dispatch Systems, Inc. - Copyright Infringement
Representation of Digital Dispatch Systems, Inc. in defeating the plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction in a copyright action involving a computer screen interface. (E.D.N.Y.)
2008
Industrial Lifting Facilities Firm - Contract Negotiations
Representation of a Quebec-based industrial lifting facilities firm in negotiating a contract with a U.S. affiliate of a famous global automotive company to design and construct a new state of the art automated lifting facility in upstate New York.
Industrial Lifting Facilities Firm - Contract Negotiations
Representation of a Quebec-based industrial lifting facilities firm in negotiating a contract with a U.S. affiliate of a famous global automotive company to design and construct a new state of the art automated lifting facility in upstate New York.
2007
Tire Manufacturer - Antitrust Litigation
Representation of a tire manufacturer in successfully defending an antitrust suit brought by an authorized dealer claiming that the manufacturer failed to make a tire available to the dealer that it made available to other authorized dealers.
Tire Manufacturer - Antitrust Litigation
Representation of a tire manufacturer in successfully defending an antitrust suit brought by an authorized dealer claiming that the manufacturer failed to make a tire available to the dealer that it made available to other authorized dealers.
2006
Private Equity Fund - Manufacturer Restructuring
Representation of a global private equity fund in the restructuring of, and additional investment in, a leading US manufacturer of automotive and truck axles.
Private Equity Fund - Manufacturer Restructuring
Representation of a global private equity fund in the restructuring of, and additional investment in, a leading US manufacturer of automotive and truck axles.
2005
General Contractor - Lien Foreclosure
Representation of a general contractor in a lien foreclosure action against the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the owner of 2 Broadway, New York, the MTA's headquarters. After a trial on the merits, the New York State Supreme Court awarded our client damages in excess of $1 million.
General Contractor - Lien Foreclosure
Representation of a general contractor in a lien foreclosure action against the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the owner of 2 Broadway, New York, the MTA's headquarters. After a trial on the merits, the New York State Supreme Court awarded our client damages in excess of $1 million.
2004
Tire Manufacturer - Class Action Defense
Regional representation of tire manufacturer in national consumer fraud actions involving Audi and BMW cars.
Tire Manufacturer - Class Action Defense
Regional representation of tire manufacturer in national consumer fraud actions involving Audi and BMW cars.
2003
Deutsche Waggonbau - Long Island Railroad
Representation of Deutsche Waggonbau, the largest manufacturer of passenger cars in the world, in orchestrating the business, legal, regulatory and technical aspects of the $250 million project to supply the Long Island Rail Road with state-of-the-art railcars.
Deutsche Waggonbau - Long Island Railroad
Representation of Deutsche Waggonbau, the largest manufacturer of passenger cars in the world, in orchestrating the business, legal, regulatory and technical aspects of the $250 million project to supply the Long Island Rail Road with state-of-the-art railcars.
2001
Acquisition of Automotive Emission Testing Company
Representation of a U.S. subsidiary of a public company based in Barcelona, Spain whose primary business is the distribution and treatment of water in its acquisition of all the issued and outstanding shares of stock of a Massachusetts-based company that was engaged in the business of developing technology and methodologies for improving testing of automotive emissions and designing, implementing, managing and operating vehicle inspection stations in the United States.
Acquisition of Automotive Emission Testing Company
Representation of a U.S. subsidiary of a public company based in Barcelona, Spain whose primary business is the distribution and treatment of water in its acquisition of all the issued and outstanding shares of stock of a Massachusetts-based company that was engaged in the business of developing technology and methodologies for improving testing of automotive emissions and designing, implementing, managing and operating vehicle inspection stations in the United States.
1997
Commercial Bank - Limo Service Financing
Representation of a commercial bank in financing the acquisition of an international limousine service.
Commercial Bank - Limo Service Financing
Representation of a commercial bank in financing the acquisition of an international limousine service.
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