Christopher H.
Taylor
(Chris)

Represented an international oil and gas company in companion trade secrets cases in federal court and in a one-week arbitration resulting in a fully-favorable arbitration award and a permanent injunction against the former chief technology officer.

Represented a real estate investment trust in an action seeking to recover a $55 million dollar judgment under theories of alter ego and fraudulent transfer resulting in dismissal of the claims with prejudice at the pleadings stage.

Represented a gas operator in an international arbitration dispute over the ownership of an oil and gas project in Papua New Guinea resulting in a fully-favorable arbitration award.

Represented a major property insurer in an action seeking $130 million in refunded premiums resulting in summary disposition in favor of the client.

Represented a major health insurer in an enforcement action seeking $3 million in penalties.

Represented an international biofuels seller in a multi-million dollar contract dispute.

Represented a river authority in a federal bench trial defending claims that water diversions caused the death of whooping cranes in violation of the Endangered Species Act.

Represented a major satellite provider in an arbitration against a broadcaster regarding $20 million in retransmission consent rights.

Represented a leading retailer in a putative nationwide consumer class action alleging deceptive trade practices.

Represented an internet marketing company in trade secrets actions against former employees.

Represented a national retailer in a lease and toxic tort dispute relating to soil and ground water contamination.

Defended a national paper company in a multi-million dollar toxic tort putative class action by property owners for alleged pollution.

Represented a leading computer seller in state and nationwide warranty-related class action proceedings.

Represented an insurance broker in a multi-week arbitration concerning the payment of insurance commissions and allocation of class action settlement costs.