- McGlinchey team successfully defends ex-Overstock CEO in securities class action
McGlinchey attorneys Bob Driscoll and Alfred Carry (Washington, DC) obtained another dismissal in favor of client Patrick Byrne, founder and former CEO of Overstock in a putative class action alleging securities fraud, market manipulation, and other secondary claims.
- Representation of Lenders/Originators in Series of Mass Actions with RICO and Mortgage Fraud Claims
Represented multiple lenders/originators in series of mass actions involving almost 150 plaintiffs with RICO and mortgage fraud claims.
- Deep Knowledge of Government Enforcement Practices Was Crucial in Defending University Accused of Discriminating in Admissions
Where we started: An elite university was rumored to be discriminating against certain students based on race, by holding them to higher college admissions standards than applicants of other races. The university found itself the subject of a private Title VI discrimination lawsuit and a potential separate federal government probe. Federal law permits the U.S.More
- Conducted internal investigation into possible executive financial reporting issues on behalf of publicly traded real estate sales company.
Conducted internal investigation into possible executive financial reporting issues on behalf of publicly traded real estate sales company. Interviewed witnesses and prepared report identifying compliance issues and recommending discipline, but without findings of significant misconduct.
- Conducted investigation into allegations of financial improprieties, unpaid payroll taxes, and financial fraud on behalf of publicly traded health care staffing company faced with sudden resignation of CEO under suspicious circumstances.
Conducted investigation into allegations of financial improprieties, unpaid payroll taxes, and financial fraud on behalf of publicly traded health care staffing company faced with sudden resignation of CEO under suspicious circumstances. Interviewed more than a dozen witnesses, reported to company’s board, and met with DOJ and other federal law enforcement agencies to refer significant evidenceMore
- Drafted detailed 75-page report authorizing suit to recover more than $7 million in damages from president of private real estate company on behalf of special committee of company’s board of directors.
Drafted a detailed 75-page report authorizing suit to recover more than $7 million in damages from the president of a private real estate company on behalf of a special committee of the company’s board of directors. Investigated a shareholder complaint of excessive compensation of management, self-dealing, and breach of fiduciary duty.
- Engaged by several companies under CFPB investigation to review the work of other law firms representing those companies and to offer second opinions on those firms’ strategies and advice.
Engaged by several companies under CFPB investigation to review the work of other law firms representing those companies and to offer second opinions on those firms’ strategies and advice.
- Investigated claims of executive mismanagement and fraud on behalf of audit committee of a publicly traded technology company.
Interviewed more than 20 witnesses, reported to audit committee chair, and assisted with referral of matter to SEC and DOJ, meeting with both agencies on behalf of the company. Several executives, who were terminated based upon the findings of the investigation, were convicted or pled guilty to federal crimes and served significant jail time.
- Negotiated nationwide $12 million settlement agreement with DOJ and DEA
Negotiated nationwide $12 million settlement agreement with DOJ and DEA, following initial nine-figure demand, on behalf of national chain pharmacy following a multi-year investigation by DOJ and DEA. The investigation included record-keeping issues related to Schedule 2 narcotics.
- Numerous representations in “political scandal” investigations.
For the past 15 years, Bob Driscoll has had a hand in almost every major “political” investigation in Washington, DC, including: “Memogate” (2004–2005, represented staffer accused of computer hacking of politically sensitive memos in Special Counsel investigation – no charges); the Abramoff lobbying scandal (represented foreign national client of Abramoff – no charges); the “U.S.More
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