Eric J. Beste

Represented executive of for-profit education company charged with multiple felonies for the receipt and disbursement of charter school funds; negotiated a pre-trial disposition to a misdemeanor charge that allowed the executive to avoid a prison sentence and maintain state licenses. Represented insurance business owner charged in federal court with multiple felony offenses arising out of business bankruptcy; negotiated a pre-trial disposition to a single misdemeanor charge that allowed the owner to avoid a prison sentence, limit restitution payments, and potentially maintain insurance license. Represented owner of a medical device sales company facing federal investigation for allegedly extortionate and fraudulent business practices; secured a complete declination of all charges. Represented active stock trader in insider trading investigation conducted by the SEC's Division of Enforcement; secured a complete declination of any enforcement action against client. Represented CPA and former finance officer of publicly traded biotech company in alleged insider trading investigation conducted by the SEC's Division of Enforcement; secured a complete declination of any enforcement action against client. Represented software company seeking to recover over $1 million in unpaid software licensing fees; secured complete summary judgment in client's favor, including dismissal of counterclaims brought by customer, and immediate collection of judgment with interest. Represented aircraft technology company in California lawsuit against former employee for fraud, conversion, and breach of fiduciary duties; prevailed on all claims at trial and secured a $31 million judgment. Represented technology company in patent infringement lawsuit involving flight navigation equipment and software; secured voluntary dismissal with prejudice. Represented wireless technology company sued in ITC action by multinational company seeking a ban on the importation of communications modules; secured complete defense verdict before administrative law judge, and dismissal of investigation by the ITC. Represented a publicly-traded telematics and wireless connectivity company in patent infringement lawsuits filed in federal courts in Texas and Delaware. Represented manufacturing companies in patent infringement lawsuits in federal court in California. Represented companies and their owners accused of fraudulently supplying substitute parts to the U.S. Department of Defense in criminal investigation conducted by FBI, DCIS, and HSI; secured declination of all criminal charges, and negotiated favorable civil settlements with the DOJ and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Represented operator of skilled nursing facilities in California against False Claims Act qui tam lawsuit filed in federal court in California; secured complete dismissal of all claims with prejudice. Represents senior executive of medical billing company in connection with state criminal investigation into allegedly fraudulent billing practices by healthcare providers. Represented former senior executive of energy company in connection with DOJ public corruption and antitrust investigations; secured a complete declination of any enforcement action against client. Represents non-profit foundations and their directors in response to California investigations into potential conflict-of-interest violations. Counsels publicly-traded pharmaceutical and medical device company on international anti-corruption compliance, training, and education. Conducting an AML/CTF risk assessment and compliance review for large automotive manufacturing company. Conducted a BSA/AML compliance audit for a cross-border financial services company. Conducted internal investigation into fatalities at an adult healthcare facility in response to state and local investigations; no criminal or civil enforcement actions were taken.