Irell & Manella LLP: Recent Matters

Irell & Manella LLP offers a diverse and sophisticated legal practice in an environment dedicated to excellence and innovation. Our clients come to us from across the country and around the world. Recent matters include:

A settlement of more than $215 million for TiVo in a patent infringement suit against AT&T.
The representation of telecommunication and wireless device company Research In Motion (RIM, the makers of Blackberry) as part of a consortium that purchased patents from Nortel Networks for a total of $4.5 billion.
Awards for TiVo totaling more than $104 million in damages, interest, sanctions and attorneys' fees in the seven-year patent infringement suit against EchoStar. The victories included a contempt order which was affirmed by the Federal Circuit and, ultimately a $500 million settlement.
The representation of Pinnacle Entertainment in connection with the signing of an agreement to invest $95 million to acquire a 26% equity interest in Asian Coast Development Ltd., the owner and developer of the Ho Tram Strip beachfront complex of resorts and residential developments in southern Vietnam.
A $27.1 million award on behalf of St. Jude Medical. The jury ruled that Access Closure, Inc. willfully infringed St. Jude’s patented technology.
A successful motion to dismiss on behalf of Allergan, Inc. in a series of shareholder derivative litigations.
The representation of the largest videogame company in lawsuits alleging that executives plotted with competitor to start their own competing business.
A decision by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirming the International Trade Commission’s finding that five companies had infringed patents held by Tessera.
The representation of telecom equipment maker CPI International in its acquisition by an affiliate of The Veritas Capital Fund IV, L.P. for close to $600 million.
The representation of the former CEO of one of the country's largest mortgage lenders in litigation nationwide.
The representation of the majority owners of the National Football League's St. Louis Rams in the sale of their interests in the team.
After many years of litigation in federal court, a $150 million settlement on behalf of the Flintkote Company in a case against Aviva Insurance Company of Canada.
Summary judgment of noninfringement on behalf of Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) in a second patent case filed against TI by Microprocessor Enhancement Corporation.
The representation of Santa Monica Amusements LLC in connection with the sale of Pacific Park to CNL Lifestyle Properties.
The representation of automotive auction house Gooding and Company in the consignment and sale of the world's most valuable automobile.
A unanimous state court defense verdict in favor of Novellus Systems, Inc. putting an end to nearly a decade of litigation with Linear Technology.
One of the largest insurance claims stemming from Hurricane Katrina ($215 million) on behalf of leading casino and entertainment company Pinnacle Entertainment.
The representation of investment management firm Metropolitan West in its acquisition by TCW Group.
Together with co-counsel, the representation of Ticketmaster and its board of directors against several lawsuits filed by Ticketmaster shareholders seeking to enjoin the highly publicized merger of Ticketmaster Entertainment and Live Nation. The motion for preliminary injunction was heard and denied.
The representation of a private equity fund in the acquisition of a national travel magazine from The Washington Post company.
The representation of a private equity fund in series of multi-million dollar investments in public software company.
Defended Skype and eBay against a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Peer Communications Corp. in which the district court entered a final judgment against Peer. The decision was affirmed by the Federal Circuit.
The representation of Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., one of the nation’s fastest-growing gaming companies, in financing transactions and acquisitions totaling over $2.5 billion.