Jason Kislin

Experience: Securities Litigation: Defended international financial institution in connection with 10b-5 and other claims asserted against it after restructuring. The claims were dismissed on summary judgment.; Defended an individual in connection with 10b-5 and other claims asserted against him in his capacity as manager of a crypto-hedge fund. The 10b-5 claims were dismissed at the pleading stage.; Represented a biopharma VC fund in connection with a pre-suit investigation into trading activity. No suit was instituted.; Defended a large gaming company in connection with 10b-5 claims asserted against it after the initiation of a governmental investigation. The matter settled.;; Class Action Litigation: Defended a regional trade school in connection with New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act claims asserted against it by current and former students. Obtained a reversal on appeal of a jury verdict and class certification decision after which the matter settled.; Defended consumer product company in several class actions asserting New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act and other allegations relating to marketing and advertising of certain products.; Defended a national health insurance company in a suit by providers alleging fraud and breach of contract claims. The matter settled.; Defended a retail furniture company in a class action alleging TCPA violations. The matter settled.;; Acquisitions and Shareholder Litigation: Represented the sellers of a technology business in the energy sector in connection with their claims seeking release of a significant escrow fund in the face of claims by the buyer alleging breaches of representations and warranties. After a two-week arbitration hearing, the panel awarded the sellers the full amount of the escrow plus attorneys fees and costs.; Represented the sellers of a consumer product business in connection with claims of breaches of representations and warranties. After a week of a bench trial, the matter settled.; Represented the sellers of a consumer product business in connection with claims of fraud and breaches of representations and warranties. The matter settled.; Represented minority members and managers of an LLC in connection with efforts by the majority to force a change of control and ownership. After obtaining a preliminary injunction, the matter settled.;; Complex Commercial Litigation: Representing generic pharmaceutical manufacturer in antitrust MDL.; Defended an alternative energy company in connection with RICO and state law claims asserted in connection with a joint-venture project. Obtained the dismissal of the RICO and certain related state law claims.; Representing a software consulting business in connection with contract claims.; Representing the purchaser of PPP in connection with fraud and breach of contract claims against the seller.;; Governmental Investigations: Represented a company, based in the Commonwealth of Independent States, in connection with FCPA investigation regarding the CEO of the company.; Represented of a large pharmaceutical company in an internal investigation related to criminal and civil DOJ antitrust investigations.; Represented several individuals in an internal investigation related to a criminal investigation by the DOJ.