Obtained dismissal of claims under Florida Whistleblower’s Statute by terminated executive working in Latin American operations against leading internet and technology company through motion practice as well as favorable resolution of wrongful discharge claims in related arbitration in US and civil litigation in Argentina.
Represented general contractor in ICDR arbitration in claims against major US energy company in claims relating to construction of Brazilian power generation plant which was favorably resolved after full hearing through settlement prior to award.
Obtained significant award in reinsurance arbitration involving leading international carriers and reinsurance companies in coverage dispute arising from construction of major Latin American energy project.
Represented Ecuadorian distributor in ICC arbitration involving claims by Korean manufacturer and counterclaims by distributor arising out of the termination of the distribution agreement for Ecuador and other Latin American companies.
Represented provider of residential mortgage foreclosure processing services in putative federal securities class action in district court and on appeal, obtaining dismissal from the district court, affirmed by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco, LLC, et al. v. DJSP Enterprises, Inc., et al., 572 F. App’x 713 (11th [...]
Represented target defendant in the Chinese Manufactured Drywall Litigation, which involved hundreds of national class actions consolidated in a multi-district proceeding in the federal court in New Orleans. Knauf Plasterboard, one of the world’s largest privately-held building materials manufacturers was the primary defendant in litigation involving over 30,000 impacted found primarily throughout the Southeastern U.S. [...]
After a multi-year representation involving two parallel proceedings, MM&H settled a first of its kind federal class action lawsuit against Los Angeles-based Herbalife International of America, Inc. as well as top distributors and current and former members of the company's board of directors. The claims involved several counts brought under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt [...]
Represented Brazilian aviation parts provider with long term exclusive sales representative agreements for major European aviation conglomerate in its wrongful termination claims involving independent contracts with various subsidiaries and affiliate companies requiring prosecuting parallel ICC and LCIA proceedings as well as ancillary judicial proceedings eventually resulting in negotiation of omnibus settlement.
Represented South African gold mining and exploration company in ICDR arbitration involving breach of contract claims and ownership interests in gold mine resulting in significant arbitration award eventually resolved though settlement after award.
MM&H represents the Owner of a well-known South Florida theme park and event space, Jungle Island which opened a high-profile beach club and entertainment space using club management who were well-known as club promoters in Miami Beach having successfully operated Liquid, a very popular club in the 1990’s and Joia, another popular club in the [...]