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Matthew B. Goeller

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Represents leading investment advisory firm in connection with books and records demand targeting portfolio company suspected of engaging in massive fraud and operating a Ponzi scheme. Hightower Advisors in Alfredo J. Martinez, et al. v. GPB Capital Holdings, LLC; C.A. No. 2020-0545-SG; Delaware Court of Chancery
Represents Liechtenstein foundation with matters in Delaware, New York, Cayman Islands, Panama, Curacao, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and United Kingdom. In re Cote d' Azur, C.A. No. 2017-0290-JTL; Delaware Court of Chancery
Represents member of the Saudi Royal family in connection with claims pending in the Delaware Court of Chancery and Grand Court of the Cayman Islands seeking to resolve disputes under a limited liability operating agreement related to control, dissolution, and distribution of entity assets. His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud v. Her Royal Highness Princess Fahdah Husain Abdulrahman Al-Athel, et al., C.A. No. 2018-0364-PAF; Delaware Court of Chancery
Represents pioneering beverage company in a wide variety of cases involving books and records demands, allegations of breach of fiduciary duties, class action claims, and breach of contract claims. Jimmy Lacy, Jr. v. National Beverage Corporation, C.A. No. 2019-0583-JTL; Scott Swan v. National Beverage Corporation, C.A. No. 2019-0630-JTL; Delaware Court of Chancery
Represents full-service home medical equipment company in connection with various litigations in the Delaware Court of Chancery, including claims seeking access to books and records and claims related to post-closing adjustments pursuant to the merger and asset purchase agreement
Represents an ecosystem of companies pioneering cloud-based technologies to enable business to scale globally in connection with books and records demands pursuant to 8 Del. C. Section 220. John Solak v. eXp World Holdings; C.A. No. 2020-1066-PAF; Delaware Court of Chancery
Represents directors seeking entitlement to the advancement of legal fees and defense costs. Theodore Blackmon v. O3 Insight, Inc., C.A. No. 2020-1014-SG; Delaware Court of Chancery
Represented ultra-high-net-worth family in multijurisdictional litigations involving a private equity fund and claims for breach of contract, violations of securities laws, and breach of fiduciary duty. Ritchie CT Opps, LLC v. Huizenga Managers Fund, LLC, C.A. No. 2018-0196-SG, A.R. Thane Ritchie v. Huizenga Managers Fund, LLC, C.A. No. N17C-05-598 MMJ CCLD; Ritchie Multi-Strategy Global v. Huizenga, C.A. No. N18C-05-050-MMJ CCLD, Ritchie Capital Management, LLC, et al v. Huizenga Managers Fund, LLC; C.A. No. N18C-05-050-MMJ CCLD; Delaware Superior Court
Represented leading provider of home security services in connection with claims for theft of trade secrets and breaches of fiduciary duty. ADT Holdings, Inc. v. Michael Harris, et al., C.A. No. 2017-0328-JTL; Delaware Court of Chancery

MEDIA

Represents full-scale production studio in connection with breach of limited liability company agreement and non-competition covenant dispute
Represents integrated media and entertainment company in connection with intellectual property disputes and patent litigation. SITO Mobile R&D IP, LLC, et al v. World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., C.A. No. 21-721-CFC; Rothschild Broadcast Distribution Systems, LLC. v. World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., C.A. No. 20-397-MN; United States District Court for the District of Delaware
Represents consortium of angel investors in litigation against interactive advertising and media company related to the repayment and conversion of convertible notes. Valhalla Partners II, L.P., et al. v. Vistar Media, Inc., C.A. No. 2019-0202-SG; Delaware Court of Chancery
Represents Guernsey venture capital fund in various disputes in state and federal court involving investment in immersive entertainment and 3-D technology company
Represented reality television personality in connection with a challenge to corporate control and litigations involving claims of breach of contract and breaches of fiduciary duty. Thomas Derbysire v. Paul Teutul Sr., C.A. No. 2017-0272-SG; Delaware Court of Chancery

AEROSPACE

Represents leading manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems in connection with claims involving a post-closing adjustment dispute. Webasto Charging Systems, Inc. v. Aerovironment, Inc., C.A. No. N19C-02-203 MMJ CCLD; Delaware Superior Court
Represents aerospace defense contractor in connection with breach of contract action regarding regeneration of F1 aircraft
Represented private aviation company in connection with breach of contract and tortious interference action.
Represents private jet charter company in connection with books and records demands

ENERGY

Represented leading private equity investment fund in connection with the development of liquefied natural gas facility and pipeline in New England. PNEC, LLC v. Liberty Utilities (Pipeline & Transmission) Corp., C.A. No. 2018-0065-JRS; Delaware Court of Chancery
Advises national electrical construction company in corporate governance, employment issues, regulatory compliance, and project management
Represents global group of energy companies in connection with corporate governance and breach of fiduciary duty action

LIFE SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

Represents global chemical companies in connection with insurance coverage claims against insurance carriers related to the chemical benzene. E.I. duPont de Nemours and Co. v. TIG Insurance Company, C.A. No. N21C-05-015 MAA CCLD; Delaware Superior Court
Represents leading global innovator, developer, manufacturer, and marketer of specialty medical devices in patent infringement dispute with significant competitor related to the development and sale of ankle fusion plating systems. OsteoMed LLC v. Wright Medical Technology, Inc., C.A. No. 20-1621-RGA; United States District Court for the District of Delaware
Represents manufacturer of branded and generic pharmaceutical products in patent litigation against direct competitor related to the development and sale of cocaine hydrochloride nasal spray. Genus Lifesciences Inc. v. Lannett Company, Inc., C.A. No. 20-770-LPS; United States District Court for the District of Delaware
Represents international provider of clinical research and trial management services in connection with claims arising out of alleged breaches of a Master Services Agreement for the conducting of clinical trials of a medicated gel for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. JSS Medical Research Inc. v. FirstString Research, Inc., C.A. No. N20C-06-146 EMD CCLD; Delaware Superior Court
Represents controlling stockholder of biotechnology licensing company against claims by minority shareholders alleging breach of fiduciary duty, waste of corporate assets, and against minority shareholders attempting to wrest corporate control from founding shareholder. Timothy J. Harris, et al. v. Harris FRC Corporation, et al., C.A. No. 2019-0736-JTL; Delaware Court of Chancery
Represents leading innovator of houseware and consumer electronics in an insurance coverage action seeking reimbursement for costs related to third-party claims for patent infringement, deceptive and unfair trade practices. Indian Harbor Insurance Company v. SharkNinja Operating LLC, et al., C.A. No. N20C-02-014 PRW CCLD; Delaware Superior Court
Represented multinational information technology company in connection with the licensing dispute seeking additional licensing fees following an audit uncovering millions of dollars in underreported software usage. Internap Corporation v. Insync Healthcare Solutions LLC, C.A. No. N19C-05-034 EMD CCLD; Delaware Superior Court
Represents multinational aerospace and technology conglomerate in connection with intellectual property dispute over technology for cellular communications networks. Sisvel International S.A., et al. v. Honeywell International, Inc., C.A. No. 19-1143-MN and C.A. No. 20-652-MN; United States District Court for the District of Delaware
Represents venture capital fund that invests in start-up robotics technology in connection with breach of contract dispute
Represented leader in the development of innovative solutions for the freight and passenger rail industries in connection with the prosecution of a patent infringement action against a competitor and in defense of antitrust litigation brought by a competitor. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation v. Siemens Mobility, Inc., C.A. No. 17-1687-LPS; Siemens Mobility, Inc. v. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation, C.A. No. 16-284-LPS; United States District Court for the District of Delaware
Represented online travel platform in patent infringement action. T-Jat Systems 2006 Ltd. v. Expedia, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 16-581-RGA; United States District Court for the District of Delaware
Represented multinational engineering and technology company in connection with patent infringement litigation and intellectual property licensing. Axcess International, Inc. v. Bosch Security Systems, Inc., C.A. No. 20-1565-RGA; United States District Court for the District of Delaware
Represented award-winning developer of software applications for enhancing cybersecurity defense protocols for the finance, banking, retail, and higher education industries in patent infringement action. Phishme, Inc. v. Wombat Security Technologies, Inc., C.A. No. 16-403-LPS-CJB; United States District Court for the District of Delaware
Regularly represents world’s largest online retailer and cloud serve provider in connection with intellectual property matters including patent infringement litigations in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware

ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Obtained jury verdict of $1.5 million in damages for pro bono client in Delaware district court. Cohen v. Cohen, C.A. No. 19-1219-MN; United States District Court for the District of Delaware
Represents leading international NGO in researching legal framework for human trafficking and forced labor in Malayasia and Indonesia
Represents leading international NGO in researching legal framework for forced labor in the Thai fishing industry
Advised a non-profit organization on drafting its template for corporate anti-human trafficking policies
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