• Represented a franchisor in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in a franchise dispute involving multiple agreements and affiliated entities. Obtained an injunction to enforce the franchisor’s rights under several franchise agreements.
• Represented a healthcare provider in Missouri state court in defending a $50 million lawsuit asserting antitrust and tortious interference claims arising from the termination of medical staff privileges. Successfully defeated a motion for preliminary injunction and defended the provider’s exclusive relationship with a hospital-owned specialty group.
• Represented a multi-state homebuilder in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri in defending claims of trademark and trade name infringement, dilution, and unfair competition. Opposed motions for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction seeking to prohibit use of the company’s name and mark in a specific metropolitan area.
• Represented two trade associations in challenging an emergency amendment to a state workers’ compensation statute that presumed COVID-19 was contracted in the workplace. Obtained a temporary restraining order under the state administrative procedures act, resulting in repeal of the emergency rule and an award of attorneys’ fees and costs.
• Represented a petroleum company in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia in opposing a motion for preliminary injunction filed by a franchisee under the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act. Successfully defended termination of the franchise following the franchisee’s criminal conviction.
• Represented a franchisor in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and obtained a temporary restraining order against a former franchisee, which prohibits competition and unauthorized use of the franchisor’s website following termination of the franchise agreement.
• Represented a franchisor in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri and obtained a temporary restraining order against a former franchisee, prohibiting competition and requiring the return of confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information.
• Represented a trust beneficiary in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County, Missouri and obtained a temporary restraining order against a trustee prohibiting the dissipation or misuse of trust assets.
• Represented a business owner in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County, Missouri in opposing a temporary restraining order concerning control of management and operations of two businesses. 
• Represented a company in international arbitration and in Missouri state court in seeking emergency injunctive relief regarding termination of an exclusive supply contract. Obtained a temporary restraining order against a former employee for breach of fiduciary duty and civil conspiracy.
• Represented a professional association in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois in obtaining a temporary restraining order against a state regulatory agency, challenging the promulgation of a mandatory form as a violation of administrative procedures and statutory authority.
• Represented a warranty provider in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa in defending against claims for injunctive relief.
• Represented a petroleum company in New York state court in litigation involving a gasoline station lease expiration. Successfully lifted a temporary restraining order after extensive briefing and hearings.
• Represented a petroleum company in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California in defeating a motion for preliminary injunctive relief brought by more than 100 former franchisees who asserted claims under the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act and state law following termination of franchise agreements and subleases. 
• Represented a court-appointed receiver in litigation concerning claims for injunctive relief related to the management and disposition of multiple residential rental property portfolios.
• Represented a group of public officials and a school board in a constitutional challenge to a legislative rider appended to a state budget bill. Filed suit asserting violations of procedural and substantive constitutional provisions. Obtained a temporary restraining order and the trial court subsequently dismissed the case on standing grounds.
• Represented a mobile diagnostic imaging provider in Ohio state court in a contentious dispute involving a request for a temporary restraining order. Successfully defeated the motion, after which plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the client.
• Represented a franchisor in litigation brought by a franchisee alleging breach of contract and seeking injunctive relief. Asserted counterclaims for breach and termination of the franchise relationship. Achieved a favorable settlement clarifying contract terms and protecting the franchisor’s rights to expand its brand and use its trademark.
• Represented a hospital in litigation brought by a physician seeking injunctive relief and alleging failure to follow medical staff bylaws. The trial court granted the hospital’s motion to dismiss, and the appellate court affirmed, expanding the state’s rule of non-review to peer review committee composition.
• Represented two fuel distributors in defending against claims under a state franchise practices act. Plaintiffs sought a temporary restraining order to block a transaction in excess of $220 million, involving more than 200 gasoline station properties. The court denied the motion, allowing the transaction to close.