Successfully represented LaFace Records in a lawsuit brought by civil rights icon, Rosa Parks, for naming their Grammy nominated song “Rosa Parks.”  The suit alleged violations of the right of publicity and the Lanham Act, defamation and various other state law claims.  

Rosa Parks v. LaFace Records, 76 F.Supp. 2d 775 (E.D. Mich. 1999), aff'd in part, rev'd in part, 329 F.3d 437 (6th Cir. 2003), cert. denied, 2003 WL 22303348 (Dec. 8, 2003). 

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Marriott International, Inc. v. Sunburst Hospitality Corporation
Represented Marriott International Corporation in trademark infringement litigation to enforce rights in Residence Inn, Courtyard and Marquis more
Headquarters lease negotiations in Stamford, CT for Nestle Waters North America Inc.
Represented Nestle Waters North America Inc. in the negotiation of lease for 165,000 square foot headquarter office facility in Stamford, CT. more
Acquisition of Crown Bank NA through a joint venture
Represented Crown Bank NA in connection with its acquisition by a joint venture between Caixa Geral de Depositos, S.A., Portugal and certain more
Negotiation and execution of agreement between South Carolina and Georgia
Represented the State of South Carolina in connection with the November, 2007 execution of a historic bi-state agreement with the State of Georgia more