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Representation includes winning favorable class certification decisions in the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Third, Fourth, Seventh, and Ninth Circuits -- leading to selection as AmLaw Litigators of the Week.{{ FIELD }}Lead Counsel for Smurfit Westrock in antitrust class action alleging conspiracy among manufacturers to fix prices in the containerboard products business.{{ FIELD }}Co-Lead Counsel for The Coca-Cola Company in an action filed in New York by its chief rival PepsiCo, Inc., alleging monopolization and attempted monopolization of the purported market for fountain syrup distributed by certain independent food service distributors.{{ FIELD }}Lead Counsel for InterContinental Hotels Group (Six Continents) in antitrust class actions in Chicago and Seattle federal courts alleging conspiracies with hotel companies in setting room rates by sharing information through third-party vendors.{{ FIELD }}Lead Counsel for ECI Management, LLC in antitrust class action alleging that owners and managers of multifamily rental housing conspired to fix prices through the use of RealPage's algorithmic revenue management software.{{ FIELD }}Lead Counsel for InterContinental Hotels Group (Six Continents) in consolidated MDL proceeding alleging federal and state antitrust violations relating to online booking of hotel rooms (In re: On Line Travel Company (OTC)/Hotel Booking Antitrust Litigation). Prevailed on motion to dismiss, and recognized by Global Competition Review as co-litigator of the week.{{ FIELD }}Lead Counsel for Progressive Casualty Insurance Corp. (and related affiliates) in dozens of antitrust actions and a RICO class action consolidated in an MDL proceeding in Orlando alleging a conspiracy among insurance companies related to labor rates for automobile repairs.{{ FIELD }}Co-Lead Counsel for UCB S.A. and UCB, Inc. in federal and state actions, both class and non-class, filed throughout the country alleging a global cartel in the sale of vitamins.{{ FIELD }}Lead Counsel for Kemira Chemicals Inc. in MDL proceeding in Newark, New Jersey, alleging conspiracy to fix prices in sale of liquid aluminum sulfate.{{ FIELD }}Lead Counsel for The Coca-Cola Company in defeating a claim for over $100 million worth of company stock based on tender of antiquated stock certificate.{{ FIELD }}Lead Counsel for Progressive Casualty Insurance Company in purported class action filed in Miami federal court alleging unfair and deceptive trade practices, misrepresentations, and product liability related to Progressive’s “Snapshot” device for usage-based insurance; court denied plaintiff’s motion for class certification.{{ FIELD }}Co-Lead Counsel for The Coca-Cola Company in consolidated class actions alleging federal securities fraud.{{ FIELD }}Lead Counsel for Kemira Oyj, Kemira Chemicals Inc., and Kemira Chemicals Canada, Inc. in federal and state actions alleging a cartel in the sale of hydrogen peroxide.{{ FIELD }}Lead Counsel for Clearwater Paper Corporation in defeating, after trial on the merits, an attempt by a competitor to impede an approximately $300 million project by enjoining delivery of key machinery based on restrictive covenant.{{ FIELD }}Lead Counsel for Progressive Casualty Insurance Corp. (and related affiliates) in an antitrust and RICO action alleging a conspiracy among insurance companies related to denial of no-fault insurance claims in New York.{{ FIELD }}Counsel for the General Electric Company in antitrust class action alleging conspiracy to restrain trade in purported markets for parts and service for certain medical equipment.{{ FIELD }}Lead Counsel for Michelin North America in an action alleging Sherman Act and Robinson-Patman Act violations in the sale of tires.{{ FIELD }}Lead Counsel for Sonangol, E.P. in a federal antitrust action alleging an international conspiracy to fix oil production levels and international sales of oil for the purpose of fixing and stabilizing the price of oil and refined oil products.{{ FIELD }}Lead Counsel for Sprint Corporation and its subsidiaries in antitrust actions alleging monopolization and attempted monopolization of the markets for high-speed Internet access services.{{ FIELD }}Co-Lead Counsel for International Speedway Corporation in antitrust class action alleging price- fixing of souvenirs sold at NASCAR races.{{ FIELD }}Counsel for Texaco, Inc. in antitrust class actions alleging industry-wide conspiracy to fix prices for crude oil royalties.{{ FIELD }}Lead Counsel for corporations and individuals in non-public investigations by the Antitrust Division and FTC.{{ FIELD }}Jeff Cashdan is widely regarded as one of the leading high-stakes business litigators in the United States. Jeff has decades of experience handling complex antitrust matters, sophisticated business disputes and purported class actions in a variety of industries. Jeff has been ranked in the top tier of antitrust lawyers in every edition of Chambers USA and is listed by The Best Lawyers in America as a leading lawyer for bet- the-company litigation, as well as antitrust and commercial trial matters. \nJeff has extensive experience in antitrust litigation and counseling for clients in various industries, including food and beverages, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, energy, financial products, telecommunications, hospitality and healthcare. Jeff has represented firms and individuals in several purported class actions alleging business torts, consumer fraud, RICO violations and other substantive claims. Jeff also represents businesses as plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial litigation and appellate matters.  Jeff has appeared in every federal appellate court, and has presented oral argument in eight federal appellate circuits.\nJeff is a graduate of the University of Chicago Law School, where he served on the law review. Jeff clerked for The Honorable Gerald Bard Tjoflat, then Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Jeff earned his undergraduate degree from Claremont McKenna College, and studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science prior to attending law school.\nJeff is active in legal pro bono and community activities. Among his civic activities, Jeff currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Alliance Theatre and served on the Board of Trustees for the Woodruff Arts Center, participated in Leadership Atlanta (Class of 2008), served on the Board of Directors (Past President) of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, served on the Board of Directors of Special Olympics Georgia and served on the Board of Directors for Hosea Feed the Hungry-Homeless.  Jeff is a past Chair of the Antitrust Section of the State Bar of Georgia and served in various leadership positions for the Antitrust Section of the American Bar Association.\nJeff has held various positions of law firm leadership, including Practice Group Leader for the Business Litigation Practice Group, Hiring Partner and service on the firm’s Associate Evaluation and Pro Bono Committees. Jeffrey S Cashdan Partner Band 1 Antitrust Chambers USA \"Bet the company” litigation, antitrust law, antitrust litigation, commercial litigation, \u0026amp; securities litigation The Best Lawyers in America 500 Leading Litigators in America Lawdragon Atlanta Antitrust Lawyer of the Year The Best Lawyers in America, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2018, 2022, 2024, 2026 Litigator of the Week American Lawyer, August 2025 500 Leading Global Antitrust \u0026amp; Competition Lawyers LawDragon Named among the world's leading antitrust and competition lawyers Global Competition Review: Who’s Who of Competition Lawyers \u0026amp; Economists Litigator of the Week Global Competition Review, February 2014 Claremont McKenna College  University of Chicago University of Chicago Law School U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Georgia Illinois State Bar of Georgia Atlanta Bar Association Illinois State Bar Chair of Board of Directors, State Bar of Georgia, Antitrust Section, 2002-2003 Fellow, Litigation Counsel of American (an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society) American Bar Association, Antitrust and Litigation Sections (Vice-Chair of Sherman Act Section 2 (Monopolization) Committee; Member, task force on international cartel enforcement issues; Editor, Antitrust Law Journal) Law Clerk, Hon. Gerald B. Tjoflat, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Representative Matters: Lead Counsel for Progressive Casualty Insurance and affiliates in dozens of purported consumer class actions concerning valuation methodology for total losses to automobiles. Representation includes winning favorable class certification decisions in the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Third, Fourth, Seventh, and Ninth Circuits -- leading to selection as AmLaw Litigators of the Week. Lead Counsel for Smurfit Westrock in antitrust class action alleging conspiracy among manufacturers to fix prices in the containerboard products business. Co-Lead Counsel for The Coca-Cola Company in an action filed in New York by its chief rival PepsiCo, Inc., alleging monopolization and attempted monopolization of the purported market for fountain syrup distributed by certain independent food service distributors. Lead Counsel for InterContinental Hotels Group (Six Continents) in antitrust class actions in Chicago and Seattle federal courts alleging conspiracies with hotel companies in setting room rates by sharing information through third-party vendors. Lead Counsel for ECI Management, LLC in antitrust class action alleging that owners and managers of multifamily rental housing conspired to fix prices through the use of RealPage's algorithmic revenue management software. Lead Counsel for InterContinental Hotels Group (Six Continents) in consolidated MDL proceeding alleging federal and state antitrust violations relating to online booking of hotel rooms (In re: On Line Travel Company (OTC)/Hotel Booking Antitrust Litigation). Prevailed on motion to dismiss, and recognized by Global Competition Review as co-litigator of the week. Lead Counsel for Progressive Casualty Insurance Corp. (and related affiliates) in dozens of antitrust actions and a RICO class action consolidated in an MDL proceeding in Orlando alleging a conspiracy among insurance companies related to labor rates for automobile repairs. Co-Lead Counsel for UCB S.A. and UCB, Inc. in federal and state actions, both class and non-class, filed throughout the country alleging a global cartel in the sale of vitamins. Lead Counsel for Kemira Chemicals Inc. in MDL proceeding in Newark, New Jersey, alleging conspiracy to fix prices in sale of liquid aluminum sulfate. Lead Counsel for The Coca-Cola Company in defeating a claim for over $100 million worth of company stock based on tender of antiquated stock certificate. Lead Counsel for Progressive Casualty Insurance Company in purported class action filed in Miami federal court alleging unfair and deceptive trade practices, misrepresentations, and product liability related to Progressive’s “Snapshot” device for usage-based insurance; court denied plaintiff’s motion for class certification. Co-Lead Counsel for The Coca-Cola Company in consolidated class actions alleging federal securities fraud. 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Lead Counsel for Sonangol, E.P. in a federal antitrust action alleging an international conspiracy to fix oil production levels and international sales of oil for the purpose of fixing and stabilizing the price of oil and refined oil products. Lead Counsel for Sprint Corporation and its subsidiaries in antitrust actions alleging monopolization and attempted monopolization of the markets for high-speed Internet access services. Co-Lead Counsel for International Speedway Corporation in antitrust class action alleging price- fixing of souvenirs sold at NASCAR races. Counsel for Texaco, Inc. in antitrust class actions alleging industry-wide conspiracy to fix prices for crude oil royalties. Lead Counsel for corporations and individuals in non-public investigations by the Antitrust Division and FTC.","searchable_name":"Jeffrey S. 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Technical specialties include vehicle rollovers, alleged powertrain defects, advanced occupant restraint systems, infotainment systems, and vehicular fires.{{ FIELD }}Representing leading automobile manufacturers as strategic counsel in connection with hundreds of consumer fraud and breach of warranty cases.{{ FIELD }}Serving as co-national trial counsel for one of the world’s largest shipping and logistics companies in serious injury cases arising out of tractor trailer and package delivery motor vehicle accidents.{{ FIELD }}Representing a global pharmaceutical company in medical device and biologic cases across the country involving allegations of personal injury, off-label promotion, and fraud.{{ FIELD }}Representing a national flooring retailer in federal class action proceeding involving allegations of consumer fraud, false labeling, and breach of warranty.{{ FIELD }}Representing Beazer Homes as national counsel in its Chinese drywall docket, including individual and putative class actions in state court and a federal MDL proceeding alleging product defects, breach of warranty, and violations of consumer protection statutes.{{ FIELD }}Representing a top private university in putative class action in federal MDL proceeding brought by former student athletes alleging injuries resulting from concussions and head trauma.{{ FIELD }}Representing a high-growth specialty retailer in burn injury cases resulting from the use of recalled gel fuel and firepot products.{{ FIELD }}Summary judgment for GM Canada on lack of personal jurisdiction grounds in quadriplegia injury, automotive product liability case. Hinrichs v. GM of Canada, Ltd., 2016 Ala. LEXIS 81 (Ala., June 24, 2016), cert denied, 582 U.S. _ (U.S. June 26, 2017).{{ FIELD }}Dismissal on preemption grounds of medical device case brought against Allergan USA, Inc. in South Carolina federal court. Wells v. Allergan USA, Inc., No. 6:12-3509-TMC, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 3735 (D.S.C. Jan. 13, 2014).{{ FIELD }}Summary judgment for Atlanta Gas Light Co. in multi-plaintiff burn injury case after excluding plaintiffs' standard of care expert on Daubert grounds. Anderson v. Atlanta Gas Light Co., 324 Ga. App. 801 (2013).{{ FIELD }}Summary judgment for GM Canada in quadriplegia injury, automotive product liability case on a writ of mandamus to the Alabama Supreme Court. Ex Parte General Motors of Canada Limited, 144 So. 3d 236 (Ala. 2013).{{ FIELD }}Summary judgment for GM Canada based on the expiration of the statute of limitations in a wrongful death, automotive product liability case filed in Alabama federal court. King v. GMC, No. 5:11-cv-2269-AKK, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 54439 (N.D. Ala. April 18, 2012).{{ FIELD }}Dismissal of product liability claims brought against former officers and directors of General Motors Corporation by plaintiffs attempting to circumvent bankruptcy law. Frye v. Smith, 67 So. 3d 882 (Ala. 2011).{{ FIELD }}Representing Suzuki Motor Corporation and Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. in the Georgia Supreme Court to secure a decision deemed “a significant win to business” in local press reports, in which the court held strict liability claims are subject to apportionment for a plaintiff’s comparative fault under Georgia’s 2005 tort reform statute.{{ FIELD }}Susan Clare is a partner in our worldwide Trial and Global Disputes Practice and the former Chair of the Firm's Automotive and Transportation Litigation Team, twice named a Practice Group of the Year by Law 360. \nSusan represents clients in the automotive/transportation, life sciences, consumer products, and financial services industries in high-exposure class action, mass tort, and other complex litigation. Susan has been recognized as a Leading Lawyer in automotive and transportation litigation by The Legal 500, a Rising Star for Transportation by Law 360, a Georgia Rising Star by Super Lawyers and Atlanta Magazine, and was also named to Benchmark Litigation's 40 \u0026amp; Under Hot List. \nWith experience in all phases of complex litigation, Susan represents companies in individual, class action and multi-district proceedings in federal and state courts across the country.\nShe is skilled at handling the types of issues that frequently accompany the highest-exposure matters, such as cases involving recalled products, data breaches and consumer privacy, media attention, government investigations, allegations of consumer fraud, whistleblowers, jurisdictional challenges, insurance disputes, and extensive expert discovery.\nIn addition to litigation, Susan frequently advises clients on risk assessment and mitigation strategies, consumer communications, and product recalls. Susan has also achieved numerous appellate victories for her clients and regularly counsels clients on e-discovery issues that include litigation preparedness, discovery strategy in mass litigation, and defending against allegations of evidence spoliation.\nSusan is a member of the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and has an active pro bono practice, including partnering with the Georgia Innocence Project to fight wrongful convictions. 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Technical specialties include vehicle rollovers, alleged powertrain defects, advanced occupant restraint systems, infotainment systems, and vehicular fires. Representing leading automobile manufacturers as strategic counsel in connection with hundreds of consumer fraud and breach of warranty cases. Serving as co-national trial counsel for one of the world’s largest shipping and logistics companies in serious injury cases arising out of tractor trailer and package delivery motor vehicle accidents. Representing a global pharmaceutical company in medical device and biologic cases across the country involving allegations of personal injury, off-label promotion, and fraud. Representing a national flooring retailer in federal class action proceeding involving allegations of consumer fraud, false labeling, and breach of warranty. 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The case was dismissed with prejudice.{{ FIELD }}Represented board of directors of Tractor Supply Company in a shareholder derivative case. The case was dismissed in its entirety.{{ FIELD }}Representing ADTRAN, Inc., a global provider of networking and communications equipment, and its officers in securities litigation.{{ FIELD }}Representing U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., a large truckload carrier, and its directors and officers, in securities litigation.{{ FIELD }}Representing Quorum Health Corporation, operator of acute care hospitals, and its directors and officers, in securities class action litigation.{{ FIELD }}Representing American Addiction Centers, owner and operator of drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities, and its directors and officers, in a securities class action and derivative litigation.{{ FIELD }}Represented Psychiatric Solutions, Inc., owner and operator of psychiatric hospitals, and its directors and officers, in a securities class action, derivative lawsuits and merger litigation.{{ FIELD }}Represented AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., an international insurance company, and its directors and officers in securities, derivative and other commercial litigation. In the securities class action, the motion to dismiss was granted and affirmed by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.{{ FIELD }}Represented portfolio companies of private equity funds in various post-closing disputes.{{ FIELD }}Represented management and boards of directors on disclosure duties and shareholder litigation in the cybersecurity breach situations.{{ FIELD }}Represented both target and acquiring companies and their boards of directors in merger litigation throughout the United States.{{ FIELD }}Represented directors and officers of a failed bank holding company and a failed car dealership business in adversary proceedings asserting breach of fiduciary duty and other claims.{{ FIELD }}Represented an international power company and its directors and officers in securities, derivative and other commercial litigation.{{ FIELD }}Represented a large marketer, seller and distributor of well-recognized, branded consumer products and its directors and officers in securities and derivative litigation.{{ FIELD }}Represented a leading online advertising network company and its directors and officers in securities and derivative litigation.{{ FIELD }}Jessica Corley is the Co-Chair of the firm's global Business Litigation group. She concentrates her practice on securities and complex commercial litigation, including securities class actions, derivative suits, and M\u0026amp;A litigation. She also counsels companies and their directors and officers on regulatory investigations, disclosure issues, fiduciary duties in the deal context, and director and officer insurance coverage. Jessica also provides clients with proactive counseling to avoid the pitfalls of securities litigation before they arise.\nCompanies and their officers and directors count on Jessica’s recognized client service skills and business savvy to handle securities litigation and regulatory investigations.\nJessica is Chambers USA ranked Band 1, a Legal 500 Leading Partner, and has been named a BTI Client Service All-Star and a BTI Client Service All-Star MVP in the area of Securities and Complex Commercial Litigation. She has also been listed in Super Lawyers magazine many times. She was honored with the Burton Award for Legal Achievement for co-authoring “Cybersecurity: What Directors Need to Know in an Era of Increased Scrutiny.”\nJessica has written and spoken on a variety of commercial litigation topics, particularly in the areas of securities and M\u0026amp;A litigation. Partner \"Her rise has been meteoric and that's a compliment to her talents.\" CHAMBERS 2025, BAND 1 \"Her presentation and advocacy are phenomenal; she handles the boardroom with a seriousness which sets her apart.\"  CHAMBERS USA 2025, BAND 1 Recognized by Chambers USA for Litigation: Securities Georgia CHAMBERS USA, 2021-2025 \"She gets into the meat of the issue, knows the facts, thinks outside the box and is pragmatic.\" CHAMBERS 2025, BAND 1 “Jessica Corley is passionate about her work and takes cases personally while not losing perspective.”  LEGAL 500 US 2025 Recognized as a Leading Partner in Securities Litigation: Defense LEGAL 500 2025 \"She is very upfront, analytical and timely.\" Chambers 2021, Band 2 Jessica Corley is regularly sought out by companies and their executives for representation in securities litigation.  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Representing Tivity Health, Inc., a leading provider of health and fitness improvement programs, and its directors and officers, in securities and derivative litigation. Represented Deloitte in a putative shareholder class action. The case was dismissed with prejudice. Represented board of directors of Tractor Supply Company in a shareholder derivative case. The case was dismissed in its entirety. Representing ADTRAN, Inc., a global provider of networking and communications equipment, and its officers in securities litigation. Representing U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., a large truckload carrier, and its directors and officers, in securities litigation. Representing Quorum Health Corporation, operator of acute care hospitals, and its directors and officers, in securities class action litigation. Representing American Addiction Centers, owner and operator of drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities, and its directors and officers, in a securities class action and derivative litigation. Represented Psychiatric Solutions, Inc., owner and operator of psychiatric hospitals, and its directors and officers, in a securities class action, derivative lawsuits and merger litigation. Represented AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., an international insurance company, and its directors and officers in securities, derivative and other commercial litigation. In the securities class action, the motion to dismiss was granted and affirmed by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Represented portfolio companies of private equity funds in various post-closing disputes. Represented management and boards of directors on disclosure duties and shareholder litigation in the cybersecurity breach situations. 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