Ronald S. Betman

Represented a regional bank and its association in defense of a 10-count complaint alleging malfeasance in connection with its actions as a co-trustee of a large family trust. The case was dismissed in motion practice.*

Prosecuted federal antitrust claims against a state governing board for youth hockey and four Tier I hockey clubs for enforcing an allegedly illegal restraint limiting Illinois to no more than four Tier 1 hockey clubs. The matter was resolved and the client began operating a new Tier I club.*

Represented a financial services company in the successful defense of a long-running antitrust MDL alleging that credit card issuers conspired to adopt and maintain arbitration provisions with class action waivers in their cardholder agreements. Following a six-week bench trial, the District Court entered judgment for the defendants and the ruling was affirmed by the Second Circuit on appeal.*

Represented a multinational investment bank in a putative class action alleging violations of the Commodity Exchange Act for allegedly manipulating the U.S. Treasury market. Class certification was denied and the case was resolved pursuant to Rule 68 on an individual basis only.*

Represented a client in a highly complex, long-running SEC investigation related to billions of dollars of CDO investments and convinced the government not to file civil charges.*

Represented a multinational investment bank in a putative class action seeking the recovery of postage and handling fees associated with tens of thousands of securities transactions. The First Amended Complaint was dismissed with prejudice on motion and the ruling was affirmed by the Seventh Circuit on appeal.*

Representing a global election technology company in a defamation suit seeking over $2 billion against Fox News and others.