Gregory J. Phillips

Successfully represented Eaton in breach of contract litigation against a Canadian licensee over approximately $4 million in overdue royalties. The case settled on highly favorable terms, with a $3.2 million payment to Eaton.

Represented Cooper Lighting LLC, a subsidiary of Eaton Corporation, in an action for replevin and emergency injunctive relief after the supplier of a critical subcomponent abruptly shuttered its factory’s doors, jeopardizing a suite of products produced by Cooper. After obtaining the emergency injunctive relief, the case settled on confidential terms.

Successfully enforced three noncompetes, including one against the former head of a U.S. division, on behalf of a major sports agency.

Successfully defended law firm from legal malpractice claim arising from complex commercial real estate transaction.

Settled for a nominal amount a putative national class action seeking in excess of $100 million in damages for a large international financial institution.

Successfully enforced noncompete against competitor that raided distribution network in Spain, obtaining court order enforcing noncompete on a worldwide basis.

Obtained $18.4 million settlement for Fortune 500 company in a complex breach of contract and fraud dispute with a telecommunications company.

Successfully defended CEO of HTV Industries, a Delaware corporation, from claims of breach of fiduciary duty and fraud brought by a minority shareholder and fellow board member. The lawsuit presented complex questions under Delaware corporate law. After multiple rounds of briefing, the Court granted our motion to dismiss in its entirety.

Successfully represented a major sports agency in three-week arbitration over trademark license and real estate development that was subject to extensive environmental regulatory oversight.

Obtained $22 million settlement for global media company in complex licensing dispute with international brand.

Representation of IMG College in a putative antitrust class action filed by Chris Spielman, a former collegiate and professional football star, against IMG College and The Ohio State University in federal court in Ohio. The allegations include claims of antitrust violations for price-fixing and concerted refusal to deal; violations of the Lanham Act; and violations of state right-of-publicity laws. In addition to class-wide damages of an unspecified amount, the plaintiff is challenging the structure of the long-term relationship between every NCAA college and its student-athletes.

Obtained complete defense victory on $4 million claim, along with $1.3 million award on counterclaim, for international manufacturer headquartered in Silicon Valley in arbitration filed by technology start-up.

Representing Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company (“CEI”), a FirstEnergy subsidiary, in litigation challenging the constitutionality of a municipality-owned competitor’s expansion into CEI’s exclusive service territory. The challenge seeks injunctive relief prohibiting Cleveland Public Power (“CPP”), a municipal electric utility operated by the City of Cleveland, from selling outside Cleveland, arguing that Cleveland is exceeding its powers under the “home rule” amendments to the Ohio Constitution.

Defended one of the nation’s largest home improvement companies in putative nationwide class action alleging a latent defect in the company’s product.