Matters

Represented Milwaukee Bucks Co-owner, Marc Lasry, in the Sale of Stake in the Team

Represented Milwaukee Bucks co-owner, Marc Lasry, in the sale of his 25 percent stake in the team to Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam. According to ESPN, the transaction struck at a $3.5 billion valuation was the second highest valuation ever paid for an NBA team and the third highest valuation for any American professional sports team. It was a tremendously successful conclusion to Mr. Lasry’s tenure as an owner and steward of the championship Bucks.

Condominium Board – Construction Defect Claims

Representing a condominium board with respect to construction defect claims against sponsor and principals, and their construction and design professionals. Secured numerous favorable motion and discovery rulings, including denials of motions to dismiss contract and fraud claims and motions to compel discovery. The case is Board of Managers of 252 Condominium v. World-Wide Holdings Corp., Rose Associates, et al. (N.Y. Sup. Ct.).

Successful Representation of Defendant in Major Insurance Litigation

Herrick defended a managing general agent in a major breach of contract dispute with an insurance carrier seeking several hundred millions of dollars in damages. This case was high-stakes and complex, involving extensive document discovery, witness depositions, two motions to dismiss, several discovery disputes, numerous experts and an appeal of one motion to dismiss decision. Following intensive fact depositions, the parties reached a settlement on favorable terms for our client.