State Attorneys General

Representative experience

Securing very favorable MDL class action settlement for automotive OEM targeted by state attorneys general, a federal government investigation, and more than 54 class actions.

Coordinating health care provider’s response to cybersecurity breach affecting millions across the US, as counsel for the investigation, class action litigation, and response to State AGs.

Representing client in data breach affecting 50+ million people, including coordination of the client’s response, investigation, and State AG and regulatory interactions.

Represented pharmaceutical client in multiple State AG investigations and litigation relating to pricing and marketing practices.

Representing pharmaceutical client in connection with State AG investigations of sale and promotion of opioid products.

Representing for-profit education company in State AG and Federal Trade Commission investigations relating to advertising and marketing practices.

Representing a corporate client in connection with State AG investigation into sales and marketing practices.

Representing biotech company in Texas AG investigation into use of fetal tissue in our client’s research; AG did not proceed when provided evidence of the legality of our client’s processes.

Securing favorable civil settlement for international medical device manufacturer in New York AG investigation regarding sales and marketing practices.

Representing pharmaceutical company in Illinois AG investigation of alleged violations at the company’s manufacturing facility; we secured closure of the matter with no action taken by the state.

Resolving investigation into off-label marketing, reimbursement upcoding, and other allegations brought under state False Claims Act against a spinal implant manufacturer.

Represented an Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) in state administrative hearings and federal court litigation brought by each state in its 14-state territory involving alleged unfair competition practices.

Representing lead cooperators in a price-fixing, market allocation, and bid-rigging lawsuit filed against 18 generic pharmaceutical manufacturers and many of their former executives.

Representing the nation’s largest hospice provider in a nationwide False Claims Act litigation brought by DOJ and the State of Illinois; we resolved both for a fraction of the mediation demand.

Represented insurance company in investigations by State AGs for alleged violations involving conflicts of interest, unlawful commission payments, and the misuse of reinsurance products.

Representing major yogurt manufacturer in New York AG investigation of unlawful rebating and discounting practices.

Represented major national bank in lawsuit brought by the New York AG challenging the system of recording mortgages and mortgage transfers.

Represented major manufacturer of breakfast cereals in investigation by Connecticut AG alleging false and misleading statements in product packaging.