Jeremy Rist's practice focuses on the resolution of disputes related to business transactions-including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures-ongoing business relationships, commercial controversies implicating constitutional rights and unconstitutional state action, corporate governance, securities regulation, and antitrust law. He also counsels clients in the antitrust aspects of transactional activity.
Mr. Rist is a former law clerk for the Honorable Paul A. Magnuson, chief judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.
Mr. Rist was recently recognized as a "Rising Star" among Pennsylvania lawyers under the age of 40.
Representative Matters
· Defense of breach of contract and tort claims related to a joint venture in the phosphorus industry.
· Defense of underwriters and issuers in federal securities class-action litigation in the banking and telecommunications industries.
· Trial-level and appellate litigation to protect "crown jewel" trade secrets from unwarranted discovery and discovery-sharing.
· Antitrust advice to clients in the pharmaceuticals, transportation, banking, healthcare, marine transport, electrical cable, and publishing industries.
Memberships
American Economics Association
American Law and Economics Association
Events
7TH ANNUAL EMERGING ISSUES FOR IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
[Event]
Philadelphia, PA and New York, NY
November 4th and November 11th, 2011
Susan L. Bickley, Mark Blondman, Sheila E. Branyan, Edward N. Cahn, Cheryl S. Chang, William R. Cruse, et al.
6TH ANNUAL EMERGING ISSUES FOR IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
[Event]
The Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Friday, October 29, 2010
Grand Hyatt New York
November 12, 2010
Jerry D. Bernstein, Kevin J. Bruno, Lisa Casey Spaniel, Scott F. Cooper, Jennifer Hale Eagland, Lawrence A. Gross, et al.
SIGNIFICANT LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
[Event]
Marvin Comisky Conference Center, One Logan Square, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 8, 2009
Francis E. Dehel, Jeanne M. Grasso, Margaret Anne Hill, Gregory F. Linsin, Mary Ann Mullaney, Jeremy A. Rist, et al.
FIFTH ANNUAL EMERGING ISSUES FOR IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
[Event]
The Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Grand Hyatt New York
Friday, November 6, 2009
W. Cameron Beard, Thomas E. Biron, Frank A. Dante, Earl M. Forte, Stephen E. Gross, Anthony B. Haller, et al.
FOURTH ANNUAL EMERGING ISSUES FOR IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
[Event]
Harvard Club of New York
Monday, November 3, 2008
Four Seasons Hotel
November 6, 2008
Edward N. Cahn, Stephanie C. Chomentowski, Scott F. Cooper, Frank A. Dante, John J. DiChello, Jr., Anthony B. Haller, et al.
THIRD ANNUAL EMERGING ISSUES FOR IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
[Event]
Harvard Club, New York City
Friday, October 26, 2007
Four Seasons Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 1, 2007
Edward N. Cahn, Scott F. Cooper, Anthony B. Haller, Ann Blair Laupheimer, Evan H. Lechtman, Frederick D. Lipman, et al.
EMERGING ISSUES FOR IN-HOUSE COUNSEL 2006 SEMINAR
[Event]
Four Seasons Hotel, Philadelphia
October 27, 2006
Harvard Club, New York
November 3, 2006
Jerry D. Bernstein, Sheila E. Branyan, Edward N. Cahn, Harris N. Cogan, Frank A. Dante, Jeremy J.O. Harwood, et al.
EMERGING ISSUES FOR IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
[Event]
Marvin Comisky Conference Center, One Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA
October 21, 2005
Ann Blair Laupheimer, Jeremy A. Rist and William H. Roberts
A full-day complimentary CLE event covering cutting-edge topics of interest to those who serve as corporate in-house counsel.
Publications
US SUPREME COURT INVALIDATES VERMONT'S PRESCRIPTION RESTRAINT LAW
[Alert]
Life Sciences Update
June 2011 (No. 1)
Lisa Casey Spaniel, William R. Cruse, Jennifer J. Daniels and Jeremy A. Rist
US SUPREME COURT INVALIDATES VERMONT'S PRESCRIPTION RESTRAINT LAW
[Alert]
Intellectual Property & Technology Update
June 2011 (No. 4)
Lisa Casey Spaniel, William R. Cruse, Jennifer J. Daniels and Jeremy A. Rist
INTERNATIONAL LITIGATION & ADR UPDATE
[Alert]
International Litigation & ADR Update
March 2011 (No. 1)
W. Cameron Beard, Nigel J. Binnersley, Jeremy J.O. Harwood, Jeremy A. Rist and Shawn M. Wright
SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA CLARIFIES-AND EXPANDS-SCOPE OF ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
[Alert]
Corporate Litigation Alert
March 2011 ( No. 1)
Jeremy A. Rist and Lauren E. O'Donnell
THE DETERMINATION OF A CORPORATION'S 'PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS'
[Article]
The Corporate Counselor
April 2010
Jeremy A. Rist and Catherine A. Armentano
U.S. SUPREME COURT BRINGS UNIFORMITY TO THE DETERMINATION OF A CORPORATION'S PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
[Alert]
Corporate Litigation Alert
March 2010 (No. 1)
Catherine A. Armentano, Joseph O. Click, Anthony B. Haller, Ann Blair Laupheimer, James V. Masella III, Grant S. Palmer, et al.
THIRD CIRCUIT REJECTS ENFORCEMENT OF CLASS-ARBITRATION WAIVER
[Alert]
Corporate Litigation Alert
March 2009 (No. 3)
Ann Blair Laupheimer, Jeremy A. Rist and William H. Roberts
SUPREME COURT ABANDONS ABSOLUTE PROHIBITION ON RESALE PRICE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS, OPENING UP NEW COMMERCIAL POSSIBILITIES FOR MANUFACTURERS
[Alert]
Corporate Litigation Alert
July 2007 (No. 2)
Jeremy A. Rist and William H. Roberts