Danielle Foley is an experienced litigator who has represented companies and individuals in a broad spectrum of complex matters. Ms. Foley's practice encompasses all aspects of trial and appellate litigation in federal and state courts, and before arbitration panels. She has litigated disputes including antitrust, patent infringement, the Americans with Disabilities Act, rights of publicity, false advertising, unfair competition, class action and general business issues. Significant Matters Ms. Foley's recent litigation experience includes: · Prosecution of a multi-million-dollar breach of contract, fraud and tortious interference action on behalf of a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer; · Defense of a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer against claims under the Sherman Act arising from a "Schering Plough"-type settlement of patent litigation; · Defense of a consumer products company in six class actions involving false advertising and unfair competition; · Prosecution of claims in a major antitrust action involving a world-wide price-fixing conspiracy; and · Prosecution of claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act on behalf of visually and manually impaired voters, which resulted in a multi-week trial and landmark decision forcing the county to provide accessible voting equipment. News January 2, 2008, Venable LLP Promotes Nine to Partner Honors Ms. Foley has received the following awards for her pro bono work: · Washington Lawyers' Committee Outstanding Achievement Award, 2004 · American Association of People With Disabilities' "Justice For All" Voting Rights Project Award, 2004 · Maryland Legal Services Corporation's 2000 Arthur Mechen Award for Extraordinary Service to the Poor Publications Fall 2011, Clayworth v. Pfizer and the Curious Case of the Pass-On Defense Danielle R. Foley, Matthew D. Taggart Antitrust 1998, Removing Confidentiality Protections and the "Get Tough" Rhetoric: What Has Gone Wrong With the Juvenile Justice System? Danielle R. Foley Boston College Third World Law Journal |