Firm Practice

We represent clients and consult to other firms in antitrust matters. Examples of work we have performed include

• analysis of antitrust implications of potential acquisitions
• antitrust compliance auditing and review
• advising associations and non-profit organizations
• application of state action, Noerr-Pennington, and other exemption/immunity doctrines
• prosecution of Antitying Amendment Act claims.

We represent consumers with claims in areas including

• abusive debt collection
• automobile sales and lease fraud
• predatory lending and TILA/HOEPA violations
• warranty issues
• wrongful furnishing, reporting, or accessing of credit information.

We represent clients and consult to other firms in complex litigation, including class actions and multidistrict litigation. Matters on which we have worked include

• MDL 926, In re Silicone Breast Implant Litigation
• Gaines-Tabb v. ICI Explosives, USA (Oklahoma City bombing civil actions)
• MDL 1014, In re Orthopedic Bone Screw Products Liability Litigation
• Posey v. Dryvit, and other EIFS-related litigation
• Schwartz v. Citibank, and other financial services settlement-only class actions
• MDL 1313, In re AT&T Corp. Fiber Optic Cable Installation Litigation

We advise and represent clients on matters involving intellectual property. Examples of work we have performed include

• negotiation of software licensing agreements
• prosecution of claims for copyright violations or unfair trade practices

The firm has been involved in a variety of trial and appellate litigation, including

• real estate disputes, including trespass, nuisance, and eminent domain proceedings
• Kentucky Open Records Act claims
• commercial collections
• employment discrimination and wrongful termination
• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act claims
• personal injury and product liability.

We maintain an ongoing commitment to representation pro bono. Our work has included

• criminal appeals
• research support to other attorneys in criminal matters
• advising non-profit organizations
• consumer protection disputes
• bankruptcy

We represent clients before the Kentucky Public Service Commission, and the state and federal courts, in all types of matters, including rate cases, transfer-of-control applications, commission investigations, regulation challenges, and complaints.

We also advise and represent clients in utility-related matters, including

• municipal franchise issues
• municipalization efforts
• negotiation of supply and service contracts