Craig H.
Bessenger

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of the movie studio, directors, and producer involved in the creation of a multibillion-dollar movie franchise in a copyright infringement case.

Successfully defended a major movie studio against claims relating to the collection of foreign revenue, and obtained an affirmance of the trial court’s ruling on appeal.

Defeated an anti-SLAPP motion brought against a major media company, and obtained an affirmance of the trial court’s ruling on appeal.

Achieved a multimillion-dollar settlement in a professional liability action brought on behalf of a closely held corporation.

Represented publicly-traded healthcare company in numerous class actions.

Represented a foreign national in a federal criminal investigation into an allegedly fraudulent scheme to circumvent state and federal environmental regulations.

Represented bank directors in civil enforcement actions brought by federal regulatory authorities.

Represented a medical device manufacturer in an investigation by state regulatory authorities.

Represented a producer of high-quality automotive images in a copyright infringement action against an online tech company arising from the unauthorized use of its photographs. A confidential settlement agreement was reached on the eve of trial.