#Melanie downie trial

McClanahan successfully defended his client, an individual defendant, in this action who was sued for more than $141,000,000. This appeal involved res judicata, collateral estoppel, and judicial estoppel issues.

#Melanie downie trial

However, the trial judge’s ruling during a plea in bar was reversed by the Supreme Court of Virginia, and the case was remanded back to Circuit Court for further proceedings. The trial court dismissed the plaintiff’s claims during a plea in bar. McClanahan prevailed in the appeal of his client’s Petition to the Supreme Court of Virginia based upon estate litigation. Represented a limited liability company (LLC) in successfully drafting and negotiating a patent licensing agreement for more than $15,000,000.00.

Successfully drafted and negotiated intellectual property licensing agreement, which included patent, trademark, and trade secret licensing elements valued at more than $25,000,000.00.

Successfully defended former partner of a limited liability company (LLC) in a breach of fiduciary duty and misappropriation of trade secret case.

Represented a limited liability company (LLC) members in a derivative lawsuit against the company manager.

Successfully defended employees in breach of contract case regarding covenant not to compete.

Successfully pursued and defended employees and employers in wrongful termination and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) cases.

Successfully represented John Does in a reverse class action bit torrent case.