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Firm Defeats Wrongful Termination Claim in Mississippi
NEW YORK-NY—On December 17, 2009, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi granted a motion for summary judgment filed by Renzulli Law Firm, LLP and dismissed the complaint against its client in its entirety. Plaintiff was terminated for poor performance in August 2006. He responded by suing his former employer claiming…
John Renzulli Leads High Profile Defense
John Renzulli leads the defense team in a high profile case covered by news outlets throughout the United States. (John Renzulli at trial)
New York Law Journal Features John Renzulli in “Top Cases”
John Renzulli represented several high profile defendants, including GLOCK, Inc., in one of the most publicized and contentious cases waging war against the firearms industry as a whole. A copy of the article from New York Law Journal Magazine is available below.
John Renzulli Named To New York Law Journal’s “Top Cases”
John Renzulli represented GLOCK, Inc. in one of the most publicized and contentious cases waging war against the firearms industry as a whole. A copy of the article from New York Law Journal Magazine is available below.
John Renzulli Delivers Critical Lecture at Major Seminar
John Renzulli presented a lecture to guests at the Damages Seminar presented by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) in Las Vegas in March 2009. Renzulli’s lecture focused on one of the most difficult variables in litigation — where defense counsel is litigating far from home in an unfamiliar jurisdiction, often in the plaintiff’s backyard. A link to Renzulli’s course…
Defense Research Institute Lauds Renzulli Law Firm for Major Victory
In October 2009, Defense Research Institute (DRI) selected the Renzulli Law Firm’s victory in Ileto v. Glock as one of the major defense victories of the month in the United States. Ileto v. Glock, Inc., et al., 565 F.3d 1126 (2009) was a significant test of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA)…
Defense Research Institute Lauds Renzulli Law Firm for Major Victory
In October 2009, Defense Research Institute (DRI) selected Renzulli Law Firm’s victory in Ileto v. Glock, Inc. as one of the major defense victories of the month. Ileto v. Glock, Inc., et al., 565 F.3d 1126 (2009) was a significant test of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) in the Ninth Circuit…
Litigation
Renzulli Law Firm represents companies and individuals in connection with contract disputes, business torts, intellectual property, and trade regulation disputes and enforcement, as well as risk assessment and litigation avoidance. Our clients are industry leaders, small to mid-size businesses and individuals. Our motto is “Clients Come First.” We understand that litigation can critically affect a…
Renzulli Law Firm Wins Complete Dismissal for Shotgun Manufacturer
On June 22, 2009, the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Appellate District in Portage County, Ohio issued a decision affirming an order granting summary judgment in favor of O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. and Maverick Arms, Inc. and dismissing the complaint against them in its entirety. On December 26, 2002, Plaintiff, Nathan Gay, then…
Judge Clears Way for City to Sue Gun Companies
John Renzulli is quoted on behalf of GLOCK, Inc. and other firearms distributors denouncing a decision by United States District Court Judge Weinstein (EDNY) that permitted the City of New York to continue a lawsuit against some of the world’s largest firearms manufacturers and distributors. The lawsuit sought to hold manufacturers and distributors liable for…
Georgia Gun Laws Under Fire in Federal Court
John Renzulli is quoted in the Atlanta-Journal Constitution in connection with a case where a retailer was sued by the City of New York over gun sales in Georigia. New York alleged that the retailer in Georgia should be held liable for firearms they sold that were used to commit crimes in New York.
City Suit Misfires – Gunmakers win
John Renzulli is quoted for his representation of GLOCK, Inc. following the Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that the City of New York’s case against firearms manufacturers for the illegal sale of firearms by others should be tossed out.
Circuit Holds Magistrates Lack Power to Remand
John Renzulli and Scott Allan are quoted in connection with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that Magistrate Judges do not have the power to “remand” cases to state court.
City can still take shot at gunmakers
John Renzulli is quoted in connection with the firearms retailer cases brought by the City of New York.
RENZULLI LAW FIRM WINS COMPLETE DISMISSAL
Renzulli Law Firm successful won a complete dismissal in Werner v. Pars & Strikes, a case previously pending in the New York Supreme Court, County of Richmond. Our firm represented the defendant in the litigation. This matter was commenced by Stephanie Werner, a teenager, and her mother against a recreational facility. Among the many attractions…
John Renzulli Speaks at Major Seminar on Selecting a Jury in a Hostile Environment
John Renzulli presented a lecture to guests at the Damages Seminar presented by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) in Las Vegas in March 2009. Mr. Renzulli’s lecture focused on one of the most difficult variables in litigation — where defense counsel is litigating far from home in an unfamiliar jurisdiction, often in the plaintiff’s backyard. Mr. Renzulli’s lecture was borne from experience…
On Gun Suits Against Out-of Towners, Mayor Finds an Opponent in the City
As mayors across the nation link arms with Mayor Bloomberg in his campaign against illegal guns, another battle is just heating up in Brooklyn Federal Court. Seven of the 15 out-of-state gun dealers targeted by a lawsuit filed by the city in May have pledged to fight City Hall’s charges that they were a nuisance…
FTC: Sharing Board Members May Be Antitrust Violation
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has vowed to increasingly scrutinize companies that share common board members. FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz made the pronouncement in October shortly after Apple board of director’s member Arthur Levinson resigned from Google, Inc.’s board without providing an explanation. In a statement released by the FTC, Leibowitz hinted that Levinson’s resignation…
DOJ Reinforces Focus On Financial Fraud
The Department of Justice has hired a ‘rock star’ to lead the Department’s Criminal Fraud section. Denis McInerney, a former partner at Davis Polk, has a long history of litigating white collar cases, including assisting in the Whitewater investigation and defending Arthur Andersen during the Enron meltdown. It had long been rumored that DOJ was seeking…
General Contractor Obtains Summary Judgment in New York Labor Law Case
We recently obtained a dismissal of an interesting lawsuit that was pending in the New York Supreme Court, County of Queens. Our firm represented the defendant general contractor in the litigation. This case was brought by an electrician who fell off a ladder during the construction of a restaurant in the food court of the…
General Contractor Obtains Summary Judgment in New York Labor Law Case
We recently obtained a dismissal of an interesting lawsuit that was pending in the New York Supreme Court, County of Queens. Our firm represented the defendant general contractor in the litigation. This case was brought by an electrician who fell off a ladder during the construction of a restaurant in the food court of the…
U.S. District Court Judge Dismisses Entire Case Against Firearms Manufacturer
In August we successfully obtained a complete dismissal of all causes of action alleged against a well-recognized domestic firearm manufacturer in a complaint brought in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana. The plaintiffs alleged that the manufacturer’s pistol unexpectedly discharged causing severe injuries. Plaintiffs claimed substantial damages under theories of negligence,…
U.S. District Court Judge Dismisses Entire Case Against Firearms Manufacturer
In August we successfully obtained a complete dismissal of all causes of action alleged against a well-recognized domestic firearm manufacturer in a complaint brought in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana. The plaintiffs alleged that the manufacturer’s pistol unexpectedly discharged causing severe injuries. Plaintiffs claimed substantial damages under theories of negligence,…