Posted October 31, 2022
Practice Area Type: Business Litigation
Posted October 31, 2022
Non-Compete and Trade Secret Litigation
Posted May 23, 2019
ERISA Compliance, Counseling, Investigations and Class Litigation
Our team advises employers in a wide range of ERISA matters, including compliance with fiduciary and other regulatory requirements for existing 401(k), health, and welfare plans. We also assist employers with the development and implementation of new ERISA plans. We …
Posted November 17, 2017
Consumer Fraud
The last decade has seen explosive growth in so-called “consumer fraud” class actions and government enforcement actions against providers of consumer goods and services. These actions, typically brought under state statutes prohibiting deceptive practices or false statements in the promotion …
Posted September 2, 2015
Example Business Litigation Cases
Nilan Johnson attorneys obtained a defense verdict for Lyondell Chemical—the world’s third largest chemical company—after a 24-day federal jury trial in which plaintiff claimed hundreds of millions of dollars in damages for breach of contract, promissory estoppel, and misappropriation of …
Posted August 28, 2015
Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
Our Business Litigation group has extensive experience in representing businesses and individuals in complex shareholder and partnership disputes. In business ownership disputes, it’s especially important to have the skills to both litigate and manage these cases. We emphasize early resolution …
Posted June 15, 2015
Bankruptcy
Nilan Johnson Lewis represents creditors, businesses and individuals whose interests are impacted or threatened by a bankruptcy filing. Our attorneys have substantial experience representing both creditors other businesses and individuals drawn into bankruptcy disputes, such as when a customer or …
Posted June 15, 2015
Class Actions
Few phrases strike more fear in the hearts of businesses and in-house counsel than “class action.” Though the courts have done much to rein in abusive class action litigation, many corporate defendants, faced with the prospect of adjudicating thousands of …
Posted June 15, 2015
Contract, Warranty and UCC Disputes
Members of our commercial litigation team regularly handle commercial contract, warranty disputes, and Uniform Commercial Code disputes. These disputes arise when parties have differing interpretations of their contractual obligations, ambiguity in terms exist, or when parties to a contract are …
Posted June 15, 2015
ERISA and Employee Benefits Litigation and Compliance
Nilan Johnson Lewis’ life, disability and health team represents insurers, ERISA-governed benefit plans, employers, third-party administrators, and reinsurers in federal and state courts throughout the nation. Our attorneys also counsel clients on compliance with Department of Labor and state law …
Posted June 15, 2015
Fiduciary and Professional Liability
Nilan Johnson Lewis provides representation to a variety of professionals and businesses when faced with issues of liability and fiduciary duty. We understand that businesses are under increased scrutiny through government regulations or heightened duties imposed by the courts. For …
Posted June 15, 2015
Information Security and Privacy Claims
We all live in a world where data breach is almost daily occurrence, and every breach is different. Our lawyers are adept at working with clients in creating pre- and post-breach responses including assessment, damage control, and notification steps. We …
Posted June 15, 2015
Intellectual Property Disputes
Nilan Johnson Lewis’ integrated intellectual property practice helps clients develop, acquire, and protect their “soft” IP portfolios. While our Corporate and Transactional attorneys help register, prosecute, maintain, and license our clients’ trademarks and copyrights, our litigators implement cost-effective protection and …
Posted June 15, 2015
Business Litigation
Nilan Johnson Lewis’s business litigation attorneys have trial experience that is second to none. We have successfully defended America’s top companies in high-stakes litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country. We also have proven experience in serving as lead …