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We have a long track record of successfully representing clients in their most important commercial litigation matters. These cases include contractual disputes; corporate control fights; tortious interference, breach of fiduciary duty, and other business tort cases; trade secrets disputes; and other high-stakes business litigation.
Our litigators have successfully tried hundreds of jury and bench trials. We also specialize in finding creative ways to resolve cases short of trial, through early motions; favorable settlement based on aggressive, targeted discovery; and summary judgment.
In today’s increasingly regulated world, our commercial litigators work hand-in-hand with lawyers in our leading regulatory practices, giving us an edge over other firms.
Trial Win in Civil Forfeiture Case For Car Exporters Who Had to Prove Their Innocence
Following a seven-day jury trial in the Southern District of New York, our litigators won a jury verdict in favor of Efans Trading Corporation and Unicorn Tire Corporation in a high-profile civil forfeiture case involving the export of high-end luxury cars to China. Our clients ran two companies—Unicorn Tire, a tire import business, and Efans Trading Corporation, which bought and exported high-end luxury automobiles to China. In 2013, the Government seized 47 vehicles and over $3.3 million in funds based on the allegation that Efans had defrauded dealers and manufacturers, and that Unicorn had provided essential facilitation of that crime. At the February 2017 trial, because of the unusual civil forfeiture context, we had the burden of proving that our clients had not committed mail and wire fraud, as the Government alleged. Based on the evidence of dealership knowledge, lack of harm, and Claimants’ good faith belief that their business was proper, it took jurors three hours to return a verdict for our clients, answering each of 53 questions on a lengthy verdict form in our favor. We expect that this verdict will soon lead to the return of our clients’ property.
Won TRO Fight for Lilly in Co-Promotion Dispute Regarding Important Diabetes Drug
Successfully defended Lilly against contract and antitrust claims brought by Amylin relating to an injectable diabetes treatment. We convinced the court to dissolve a TRO and deny a preliminary injunction, allowing Lilly to proceed with promotional activities for important medicine.
Trial Win for Salix in Pharma License Agreement Dispute
Won defense verdict for Salix following two-week jury trial in New York State Court. Collaboration partner Napo alleged failures to use “commercially reasonable efforts” to bring licensed drug to market. Despite seeking $260 million and contract termination, Napo recovered nothing.
Secured Dismissal for Deutsche Bank in Civil Litigation Involving the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA)
Successfully defended Deutsche Bank in an ATA litigation brought on behalf of American service members killed or injured by terrorist bombing attacks in Iraq. Covington secured a complete dismissal with prejudice, proving that Deutsche Bank's conduct did not amount, as plaintiffs contended, to a conspiracy to fund terrorism.
FCA Retaliation Case
Defended Salix Pharmaceuticals in a False Claims Act whistleblower retaliation case in the Southern District of New York. After targeted discovery aimed at proving that the plaintiff's complaints were not "protected activity" and she was not retaliated against, we moved for and won summary judgment on behalf of Salix.
Won Summary Judgment for DARCARS in Suit Seeking Ownership/Control
Won summary judgment for a major auto dealership network in a fight for control of a family-owned company. In this high-profile Washington, DC-area case, Plaintiff Tammy Darvish sued her father, her brothers, and her former employer in January 2015 claiming that she had been promised one-third ownership and control of DARCARS and that her brothers tortuously interfered with this alleged “contract.” Covington developed evidence showing that Ms. Darvish’s alleged “contract” was fatally vague and illusory and that her tortious interference claims were unfounded. Covington moved for summary judgment on all claims, and the court granted the motion in its entirety with trial just weeks away.
Regional Casino Contract Claims Representation
Prosecuted to trial complex breach of contract claims regarding the ownership rights of a limited partner in a major regional casino.
Trial Win in Russian Media Corporate Control Dispute
After five-month bench trial, won verdict of nearly $30 million on behalf of New Media Holdings in multinational corporate control dispute over ownership of Ukrainian television network.
Half-billion Dollar Trade Secrets Trial Victory for McKesson
After being retained months prior to trial following nearly a decade of litigation, Covington obtained a complete defense verdict for a subsidiary of McKesson Corporation in a bench trial in New York Supreme Court. The plaintiff had alleged breach of a non-disclosure agreement and trade secret misappropriation related to a drug discount program. Plaintiff sought the assignment of certain McKesson patents and half a billion dollars: nearly $250 million in damages and 11.5 years’-worth of prejudgment interest. PSKW, LLC v. McKesson Specialty Arizona, Inc. (S. Ct. NY).
July 31, 2020, Covington Alert
The High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts of England & Wales, Queen’s Bench Division (the Commercial Court) has ruled on the status of “illustrations” and “worked examples” in the context of general contractual interpretation.
July 14, 2020, The Lawyer
Craig Pollack is quoted in The Lawyer regarding Covington’s recent comprehensive defense win in a multi-billion dollar dispute in the English Commercial Court between two Ukrainian businessmen and the firm’s client, Mr. Oleg Mkrtchan and his related corporate entities. Mr. Pollack says, “The Mkrtchan Parties are delighted that the judge found in their favour on ...
Two Covington Partners Named to Los Angeles Business Journal's Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Lawyers
July 13, 2020
LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Business Journal has named Mitch Kamin and Ashley Simonsen to its Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Lawyers, a list of the “best litigators” in Los Angeles. Mr. Kamin, co-chair of the firm's Commercial Litigation Practice Group, represents global media, entertainment, and other large companies in complex disputes. He focuses on ...
July 6, 2020, Law360
Charlotte Raynor spoke with Law360 about the potential licensing regime for litigation funders in the UK. Ms. Raynor says, “If a funder is a member of the ALF, then they're hallmarked as being a 'good player' in the marketplace.” However, she points to growing concerns about how litigation funders run their business, including the sources of their funds. “How ...
May 18, 2020, Law360
Law360 interviewed Louise Freeman about her role as co-chair of the firm’s commercial disputes practice, and her involvement in the firm's women's networks and diversity initiatives.. She discussed her thoughts about leadership, boosting diversity efforts, and how the firm is navigating COVID-19.
May 13, 2020, Covington Alert
The UK Cabinet Office has published ‘Guidance on responsible contractual behaviour in the performance and enforcement of contracts impacted by the COVID-19 emergency’ (the Guidance). The Guidance is expressly stated to be non-statutory and non-binding, and its purpose is to encourage what it coins, “responsible and fair contractual behaviour” in light of ...
CRRC/Vossloh cleared in Germany
April 27, 2020, Global Competition Review
Peter Camesasca is quoted in Global Competition Review regarding a controversial deal, which was approved by Germany’s Federal Cartel Office, between a pair of locomotive manufacturers. Mr. Camesasca says the case will prove to be a “relevant precedent” because the FCO “came out purely on competition grounds.” Despite heightened awareness regarding foreign ...
Leading Trial Lawyer Joins Covington
April 6, 2020
WASHINGTON—Stacey Grigsby has joined Covington as a partner in its Commercial Litigation Practice in Washington. Ms. Grigsby is a stand-up trial lawyer who has drawn upon her experience in the private and public sector to get successful results for clients. She has served as a principal attorney in numerous bench and jury cases involving high stakes disputes in ...
March 19, 2020, Covington Alert
On March 18, 2020, in Salzberg v. Sciabacucchi, No. 346, 2019 (Del. Mar. 18, 2020), the Delaware Supreme Court held that corporate charter provisions that require claims under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) to be filed in federal court are facially valid. The decision may enable Delaware corporations who adopt such provisions to avoid the ...
Daily Journal Selects Covington Defense of Dropbox Inc. as one of its 2019 Top Verdicts
March 3, 2020
SAN FRANCISCO—The Daily Journal has selected Covington's successful defense of Dropbox Inc., in Ironhawk Technologies v. Dropbox Inc., as one of its 2019 Top Verdicts, recognizing the largest and most significant verdicts in California in 2019. The Covington team led by Clara Shin and Jeff Davidson secured a significant victory on behalf of Dropbox in a ...
January 31, 2020
LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Business Journal recognized Neema Sahni in its 2020 list of the most influential minority lawyers in Los Angeles. The list recognizes lawyers who are particularly impactful, maintain the highest professional and ethical standards, and contribute to the Los Angeles business and legal community. In Ms. Sahni's profile, the Business ...
IPM's Making Waves: Beth S Brinkmann
January 24, 2020, Intellectual Property Magazine
Beth Brinkmann was featured in Intellectual Property Magazine’s “Making Waves” to discuss her career as an intellectual property lawyer. Ms. Brinkmann told IPM that she entered intellectual property law because the practice was becoming more robust in the U.S. and financially significant to the tech and biotech industry. She later supervised the amicus briefs ...
Ameris Bank Scores Arbitration Win Over Ex-Exec's Ouster
November 25, 2019, Law360
Law360 covered Covington’s representation of Ameris Bank in an American Arbitration Association proceeding before Kenneth Menendez. Benjamin Razi, Michael Rosenthal, Marianna Jackson, Maggie Brennan, and Laura Collins provided counsel.
September 9, 2019, Law360
Covington successfully represented Celtic Bank in an arbitration proceeding contending that Celtic Bank was not the “true lender” on loans made to a small business, which culminated in the arbitrator rejecting eight-figure damages claims and awarding Celtic Bank $3.2 million on counterclaims.
August 27, 2019, Global Arbitration Review
Marney Cheek is quoted in Global Arbitration Review regarding Eli Lilly & Company’s victory over a French biotech company that alleged it had misused trade secrets and confidential information. Ms. Cheek says, “We are very pleased that the tribunal acknowledged the innovative and independent work of Lilly scientists. We are delighted with the outcome.”
August 26, 2019, Litigation Daily
Marney Cheek is quoted in Litigation Daily regarding the firm’s win for Eli Lilly & Company against a French biotech company regarding alleged misappropriation of trade secrets. Ms. Cheek says, “We are very pleased that the tribunal acknowledged the innovative and independent work of Lilly scientists. We are delighted with the outcome.”
August 23, 2019
WASHINGTON—Covington has secured a complete victory for our client Eli Lilly & Company against French biotech company Adocia S.A., defeating Adocia’s claims of $1.39 billion for alleged misappropriation of trade secrets in an arbitration before a three-member panel at the American Arbitration Association (AAA). After extensive written submissions and a lengthy ...
July 15, 2019, Bloomberg
Beth Brinkmann spoke with Bloomberg about her experience as a woman arguing before the Supreme Court. Ms. Brinkmann—who has argued before the Court 25 times—says, “People are putting more of a spotlight on these issues. But there’s so much work that needs to be done.”
July 12, 2019
WASHINGTON—Covington recently secured a significant victory on behalf of Kellogg Brown & Root Services Inc. (KBR) in a long-running contract dispute with the U.S. Army arising from the Iraq War. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit unanimously affirmed a 2017 ruling by the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) that held the United States ...
June 27, 2019, Legaltech News
Alex Berengaut spoke with Legaltech News about a U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit’s decision to allow plaintiffs to sue for risk of harm, as opposed to actual harm after a data breach. According to Mr. Berengaut, while the U.S. Office of Personnel Management decision doesn’t change the nature of the split, the case may “pique the Supreme Court’s ...
June 10, 2019
WASHINGTON—Covington won a precedent-setting dispute before the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Return Mail, Inc. in a case that attracted significant attention in the patent field, particularly within industries that involve competition or collaboration with the federal government. The 6-3 ruling concludes a pivotal chapter in Return Mail’s 15-year, multi-forum ...
High Court Bars AIA Patent Challenges By Gov't
June 10, 2019, Law360
Beth Brinkmann is quoted in Law360 regarding Return Mail, Inc.’s Supreme Court victory. Ms. Brinkmann said in a statement that “the court’s decision confirms that federal agencies do not get an extra change to challenge privately held patents under AIA.”
May 22, 2019, The Oath
Philip Norman’s arrival was featured in The Oath. Both Mr. Norman and Bruce Wilson discuss the firm’s growing Dubai office.
May 8, 2019
LOS ANGELES—The Daily Journal has named Robyn Polashuk, Clara Shin, and Sonya Winner to its 2019 “Top Women Lawyers,” recognizing the “top women lawyers in California.” Ms. Polashuk co-chairs the firm's Communications and Media Industry Group and serves as managing partner of the firm’s Los Angeles office. Her practice focuses on the licensing and distribution ...
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April 17, 2019, BBC News
Louise Freeman was interview by BBC News regarding the Mastercard Competition Appeals Tribunal class action case. She spoke about the potential damages payouts to individuals affected by the case.
April 16, 2019, Financial Times
Louise Freeman is quoted in the Financial Times regarding a class action suit against Mastercard. Ms. Freeman said the Court of Appeal has “sent a clear signal” that the tribunal has set the bar too high in assessing whether the mass claim should proceed.
April 16, 2019, Commercial Dispute Resolution
Louise Freeman spoke with Commercial Dispute Resolution about the Competition Appeal Tribunal class action case against Mastercard. Ms. Freeman says the Court of Appeal has sent “a clear signal that the CAT applied too high a bar in its assessment of the application for a CPO”, which will “impact the assessment of both this application when it returns to the CAT ...
April 16, 2019, Global Competition Review
Louise Freeman spoke with Global Competition Review regarding the class action UK Competition Appeal Tribunal case against Mastercard. Ms. Freeman said the appellate court has sent a clear signal that the CAT applied too high a bar in its assessment of the application for a collective proceedings order. She adds, this will not only affect the assessment of this ...
Senior Commercial Litigator Joins Covington
April 4, 2019
NEW YORK—Teena Sankoorikal has joined Covington as a partner in the Commercial Litigation Practice in New York. Ms. Sankoorikal is a commercial litigator who has handled many high-profile, complex civil cases in the areas of patent, trade secret, copyright, and other intellectual property disputes, business torts, antitrust, breach of contract, and fraud. Over ...
March 7, 2019
LOS ANGELES—Ryan Weinstein has joined Covington in the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice in Los Angeles. Mr. Weinstein most recently served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Central District of California. At the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Mr. Weinstein prosecuted and tried dozens of criminal cases, briefed and argued numerous appeals before the ...
Can CNN beat the White House in court? Look to the case 40 years ago of a loner journalist named Robert Sherrill.
November 13, 2018, Washington Post
Mark Lynch is quoted in the Washington Post about his representation of Robert Sherrill, a journalist who successfully sued the White House to re-obtain his press credential in 1977. Mr. Lynch said that the critical finding in Sherrill v. Knight was, given the "important First Amendment rights implicated by refusal to grant White House press passes to bona fide ...
October 29, 2018, Legal Business
Craig Pollack participated in an interview with Legal Business regarding the future of big law. When asked about the structures within a law firm, he said, “I agree with what people have said subject to this caveat: our ability to predict is not great. However, I think there will be a law firm that has $7 billion in revenue. I doubt it will be an elite firm. We ...
October 23, 2018, The Law Society Gazette
Daniel Cooper spoke with The Law Society Gazette regarding a UK Court of Appeal decision that could make employers vicariously liable for employees’ actions even if they had taken preventative steps and bore no criminal responsibility. Mr. Cooper said the employer should bear the enterprise risk and assume liability for the actions of its employees, as long as ...
Mitch Kamin Named Among Top 100 Lawyers in California
September 28, 2018
LOS ANGELES—The Daily Journal has named Covington partner Mitch Kamin among its “Top 100 Lawyers” in California. The Top 100 are selected for making a significant impact on their practice area, the legal industry or the larger society. Mr. Kamin is the co-chair of Covington’s Commercial Litigation Practice and represents global media, entertainment and other ...
K&L Gates partner returns to Covington
September 19, 2018, Global Arbitration Review
Monique O’Donoghue’s return to Covington is featured in a Global Arbitration Review article. Ms. O’Donoghue represents clients in commercial arbitration matter and has a particular focus on the oil, gas and construction sectors. Jeremy Wilson, co-chair of the firm’s international arbitration practice says, “We are delighted to welcome Monique back to the firm. ...
Disputes Eye: Hunting krakens – As finance and Russian work slows veteran litigators look to key trends and opportunities
September 13, 2018, Legal Business
Louise Freeman spoke with Legal Business regarding the latest trends in disputes. She highlights the growing potential for litigation from the rise in cyberattacks impacting major companies. Ms. Freeman observed ‘The UK courts are increasingly adapting to deal with this kind of litigation,’ and points to the Clarkson v Person or Persons Unknown High Court case ...
Litigation Luminaries
September 10, 2018, Commercial Dispute Resolution
Eric Holder and Craig Pollack are featured in Commercial Dispute Resolution regarding the firm’s ambitions to be at the forefront of international dispute resolution. Mr. Holder and Mr. Pollack discussed managing complex disputes, diplomatic solutions, culture of collaboration, Brexit, and structure and strategy of a case. Mr. Holder said in the interview, “We ...
August 17, 2018
WASHINGTON— Law360 named Covington lawyers Alexander Berengaut, Michael Nonaka, and Ursula Owczarkowski to its list of “2018 Rising Stars.” This annual recognition honors top attorneys under 40 “whose legal accomplishments transcend their age.” Alex Berengaut represents clients in civil litigation, international arbitrations, and government enforcement ...
July 13, 2018
WASHINGTON—Covington's patent litigators secured a significant win on behalf of Indivior, obtaining a preliminary injunction preventing Dr. Reddy's Laboratories from launching a generic version of Indivior's SUBOXONE® Sublingual Film used in treatment of opioid addiction. The court's decision recognizes that Indivior had shown a likelihood of success on the ...
June 18, 2018
NEW YORK—New York Law Journal has named Covington commercial litigation partner Christopher Y. L. Yeung as a winner of its 2018 "Rising Stars" award. Mr. Yeung represents clients in trials and other complex litigation. Within the past year, Mr. Yeung has helped secure the affirmance on appeal of a trade secrets trial victory with half a billion dollars at ...
New York Law Journal Names Its Rising Stars
June 14, 2018, New York Law Journal
Christopher Yeung was named among New York Law Journal's Rising Stars list.
May 9, 2018
LOS ANGELES—Covington partners Carolyn Kubota, Robyn Polashuk, and Sonya Winner have been named to the Daily Journal’s 2018 “Top 100 Women Lawyers” list, recognizing the “top women lawyers in California.” Based in the firm’s Los Angeles office, Ms. Kubota is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has served as lead counsel on high-profile ...
March 5, 2018
LOS ANGELES—Covington partner Carolyn Kubota has been named a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. Ms. Kubota is the seventh Covington lawyer among the current Fellows, joining Lanny Breuer, Robert Haslam, John Nields, George Pappas, William Phillips, and Robert Sayler. Ms. Kubota is a ...
Four Covington Partners Named Law360 MVPs
December 20, 2017
WASHINGTON—Law360 has named four Covington partners as MVPs in their respective practice areas. The awards single out lawyers from across numerous practice areas based on their success in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters, and record-breaking deals. The Covington lawyers recognized as Law360 MVPs are: Ray Biagini, Government Contracts. Mr. ...
MVP: Covington's Ben Razi
December 18, 2017, Law360
Ben Razi was named a 2017 Trials MVP by Law360. The publication emphasizes his numerous trial wins across a wide spectrum of legal sectors this year, and highlights his victory in a rare civil forfeiture case against federal attorneys in the Southern District of New York.
Game Changer: Clara Shin, Covington & Burling
November 14, 2017, The Recorder
The Recorder recognized Clara Shin as a “Game Changer” for her successful representation of McKesson Corporation in a half-billion-dollar trade secrets case. Commenting on skills needed to achieve a come-from-behind victory, Shin says, "While it is important to respect prior counsel’s handling of the case, you must aggressively re-vet all potential legal ...
State Appellate Vets Team Up; Another Law Firm Merger; Inside Clyde's Insurance Practice Play
October 6, 2017, The National Law Journal
The National Law Journal highlights Jennifer Saulino's return to Covington. “Covington offered me a really exciting opportunity to marry my focus on trial work with Covington’s diverse practice areas and client base on a very large scale," she says.
October 4, 2017
WASHINGTON—Jennifer Saulino has joined Covington’s Litigation and White Collar Defense and Investigation practices as a partner in Washington. Ms. Saulino’s practice focuses on trials as well as defending individuals and corporations in investigations and prosecutions, with particular experience in the pharmaceutical, health care, banking and securities, oil and ...
Ex-FCPA unit supervisor joins Covington
October 3, 2017, Global Investigations Review
Global Investigations Review highlights Jennifer Saulino's return to Covington as a partner in its Litigation and Investigations practice.
Former DOJ Prosecutor Rejoins Covington In Washington
October 3, 2017, Law360
John Hall and Jennifer Saulino are quoted in a Law360 article regarding her return to Covington as a partner in the firm's Litigation and Investigations practice. According to Hall, Saulino has “earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues and adversaries” in the courtroom with both her skills and her willingness to take on the most difficult cases. ...
September 19, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO—The Recorder recognized Covington partner Clara Shin as a “Game Changer” for her successful representation of McKesson Corporation in a half-billion-dollar trade secrets case. Awarded in conjunction with the publication’s California Litigation Department of the Year awards, the recognition highlights individual litigators “who won big where others ...
Covington's LA Office Makes Another Lateral Addition
July 6, 2017, The Recorder
Carolyn Kubota and John Hall are quoted by The Recorder in an article regarding Kubota's recent arrival to Covington's Litigation and White Collar Defense and Investigations practices in Los Angeles. “I hope I’ll be able to expand the work I’m doing for pharma companies to other companies and broaden, rather than change, [my practice],” Kubota says. According to ...
July 6, 2017, Daily Journal
John Hall and Carolyn Kubota are quoted in a Daily Journal article regarding Kubota's recent arrival to Covington's Los Angeles office. According to Hall, "Carolyn is a world-class litigator with an exceptional track record of trial success, and her tenacity and depth of experience will be highly valuable to our clients," adding that her track record of handling ...
Covington Snags Undefeated Litigator From O'Melveny
July 6, 2017, Law360
Carolyn Kubota and John Hall are quoted in a Law360 article regarding Kubota's arrival to Covington's Los Angeles office as a partner in the firm's Litigation and White Collar Defense and Investigations practices. “A friend of mine once said, [trials] are the most fun you can have wearing a suit, and I’m a strong believer in that,” Kubota says. “I find [that], ...
Leading Trial Lawyer Joins Covington
July 5, 2017
LOS ANGELES—Carolyn Kubota, a nationally acclaimed trial and white collar defense lawyer and former federal prosecutor, has joined Covington’s Litigation and White Collar Defense and Investigations practices in Los Angeles. Ms. Kubota has served as lead counsel on high-profile investigations, criminal trials, and high-stakes commercial litigation matters, ...
Big Suits: PSKW v. McKesson Specialty Arizona
May 2017, Corporate Counsel
Corporate Counsel features Covington's "across-the-board trial win" on behalf of McKesson in a trade secrets case with half a billion dollars at stake. Clara Shin, who led the Covington team, says, "I'm proud of the fact we came in five months before trial and took a fresh look at the record.” She adds, "In addition to showing [PSKW] was not able to prove their ...
May 2, 2017, Law360
Emily Henn is quoted in a Law360 article regarding the evolving state of class action litigation following the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA) and 2011 Concepcion decision. According to Henn, “There’s a level of attention that courts pay to certification decisions now that makes them much more predictable now that class actions are increasingly brought in ...
Big Suits: PSKW v. McKesson Specialty Arizona
April 2017, The American Lawyer
Covington’s successful representation of McKesson in a trade secrets case with half a billion dollars at stake is featured in The American Lawyer’s “Big Suits” section. According to Clara Shin, "In addition to showing [PSKW] was not able to prove their case, we used documents we found to tell an affirmative story that [McKesson] developed" the co-pay method on ...
February 24, 2017, Law360
Law360 highlights Covington’s successful representation of Efans Trading Corporation in a civil forfeiture case against the U.S. Government. “Justice took a long time here, but it was finally done,” says Bruce Baird. “The government should never have brought a case like this and the jury essentially told them so.” The Covington team was led by partners Ben Razi ...
Jury Rejects U.S. Seizure of Luxury Cars From Exporters
February 23, 2017, The New York Times
The New York Times highlights Covington’s successful representation of Efans Trading Corporation in a civil forfeiture case against the U.S. Government in a “rare courtroom defeat.” “We are grateful that the jury saw this case for the government overreach that it was,” says Ben Razi. “Even with the victory they deserved, this case took a tremendous toll on our ...
February 23, 2017, The Litigation Daily
Ben Razi and Bruce Baird were named “Litigators of the Week” by The Litigation Daily for successfully representing Efans Trading Corporation in a civil forfeiture case against the U.S. Government. Following a seven-day trial before U.S. District Court Judge Katherine Polk Failla in the Southern District of New York, the Covington team persuaded the jury that the ...
February 13, 2017, Litigation Daily
Litigation Daily highlights Covington’s successful representation of McKesson in relation to a trade secrets case with half a billion dollars at stake. According to Clara Shin, "In addition to showing [PSKW] was not able to prove their case, we used documents we found to tell an affirmative story that [McKesson] developed" the co-pay method on its own. She adds, ...
Pharmacy Loyalty Card Co. Escapes $250M IP Suit
February 13, 2017, Law360
Law360 highlights Covington’s successful representation of McKesson in relation to a trade secrets case with half a billion dollars at stake. According to Clara Shin, “We’re gratified by the court’s judgment, which confirms McKesson independently developed its LoyaltyScript product.” The Covington team also included Nathan Shafroth, Robert Haslam, Christopher ...
February 10, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO—After being retained just months before trial, Covington obtained a complete defense victory for a subsidiary of McKesson Corporation in a trade secrets bench trial in which plaintiff sought damages of nearly half a billion dollars. In a lawsuit commenced in 2007, plaintiff PSKW accused McKesson of using its “new payment method” to develop ...
BTI Names Nields and Shin "Client Service All-Stars"
February 10, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO—The BTI Consulting Group has named Covington lawyers John Nields and Clara Shin to its 2017 “Client Service All-Stars” list, which recognizes “remarkable attorneys and their ability to rise above all others with the most demanding clients.” Mr. Nields, based in Washington, is a highly regarded trial lawyer and member of the firm’s litigation and ...
Covington Adds Ex-Deputy Assistant AG To Appellate Group
February 6, 2017, Law360
Beth Brinkmann is quoted in a Law360 article regarding her recent arrival to Covington’s Appellate and Supreme Court Practice Group. According to Brinkmann, “The teamwork and collaboration at Covington is incredible and the strength of its appellate practice attracted me to the firm.”
January sees US law firms seek lateral talent
February 2, 2017, Commercial Dispute Resolution
Beth Brinkmann and Robert Long are quoted in a Commercial Dispute Resolution article regarding Brinkmann’s arrival to Covington’s Appellate and Supreme Court Practice Group. Citing “Covington’s long history litigating important cases in the Supreme Court,” Brinkmann says she looks forward to the opportunity to help expand the appellate practice. According to ...
February 1, 2017, The Litigation Daily
The Litigation Daily features Beth Brinkmann, Craig Pollack, and Louise Freeman in an article about the “Top Lateral Litigator Moves in January.” Commenting on her move to Covington, Brinkmann says that the firm “turned out to be just a really unique opportunity,” praising its “culture of teamwork” and “longstanding presence in the legal community.” Alex ...
Deputy Assistant Attorney General Joins Covington
January 31, 2017
WASHINGTON—Beth Brinkmann has joined Covington as a partner in the firm’s Appellate and Supreme Court Practice Group in Washington. Ms. Brinkmann served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice from 2009 to 2016. She has argued 24 cases before the Supreme Court of the United States. Ms. Brinkmann is an ...
Covington makes KWM competition hire
January 17, 2017, Global Competition Review
Louise Freeman and Johan Ysewyn are quoted in a Global Competition Review article regarding Freeman’s arrival to the firm’s European Dispute Resolution practice. According to Freeman, Covington is an exciting firm to join – especially as the firm is “expanding at a phenomenal rate.” She adds, “It’s going to be great fun educating the London market on what is ...
2 Disputes Lawyers Move To Covington Amid KWM Collapse
January 17, 2017, Law360
Alex Leitch and Jeremy Wilson are quoted in a Law360 article regarding the arrival of Craig Pollack and Louise Freeman to the firm’s European Dispute Resolution practice. According to Leitch and Wilson, “The firm’s growing footprint in London is a reflection of client demand that is fueled by the increasingly challenging regulatory and compliance environment, ...
January 16, 2017
LONDON—Craig Pollack and Louise Freeman have joined Covington as partners in the firm’s European Dispute Resolution practice resident in London. Mr. Pollack will also serve as co-chair of the firm’s Global Disputes Initiative with former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and former U.S. Under Secretary of State Alan Larson. Mr. Pollack focuses on complex high ...
England and Wales
2017, International Comparative Legal Guide to: Enforcement of Foreign Judgments 2017
Enforcement Against State Parties in England: A Creditor’s Long Journey Through Sovereign Immunity
2017, International Comparative Legal Guide to: Enforcement of Foreign Judgments 2017
December 5, 2016
WASHINGTON—SportsBusiness Journal has named Doug Gibson and Gregg Levy to its list of the “50 Most Influential People in Sports Business.” Mr. Gibson and Mr. Levy are two of only four lawyers in private practice on the list, which also includes league commissioners and team owners, broadcast industry and sponsor company CEOs, and other high-profile executives in ...
October 17, 2016, Covington Alert
Last week, a dispute between Tesco and Unilever about where the pain caused by the devaluation of sterling should lie provided some initial evidence of the “turbulence” and “rollercoaster” rides the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, has warned of since the June 23, 2016 Brexit vote.
Covington recruits in London
September 12, 2016, Global Arbitration Review
Greg Lascelles and Alex Leitch are quoted in a Global Arbitration Review article regarding Lascelles’ recent arrival to Covington. “I am very excited to join this growing team,” says Lascelles. According to Leitch, the financial services sector attracts significant client demand and Lascelles’ arrival is a “welcome addition” to the practice.
September 5, 2016
LONDON—Greg Lascelles has joined Covington as a partner in the European Dispute Resolution practice resident in the firm’s London office. Mr. Lascelles has a broad litigation and arbitration practice covering a variety of industry sectors, with a particular focus on financial services. He advises hedge funds, private equity houses, asset managers, investment ...
July 21, 2016, Covington Alert
While the UK’s decision to leave the EU could bring about significant changes to the UK’s legal and economic landscape, we cannot yet know how wide-ranging these changes will be. It is generally agreed that the changes will be fairly dramatic if the UK is unable to negotiate a deal that will maintain its access to the single market, or if the eventual deal ...
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May 2016, North American South Asian Bar Association Annual Convention
- The American Lawyer, California Litigation Department of Year (2018)
- Ben Razi and Bruce Baird were recognized by The Am Law Litigation Daily as “Litigators of the Week” (2/23/2017).
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