Maurice Bellan

Represented multinational pharmaceutical company in investigation of off-label marketing and promotion risks of its North American sales teams. Investigated multinational pharmaceutical company's research, honoraria, and training and product development practices. Represented supplier of pharmaceutical drugs in congressional investigation regarding pricing and distribution practices. Defeated shareholder injunctive action to block merger of firm healthcare client with another healthcare service provider. Part of DOJ investigative team looking for patterns and practice of misconduct and abuse by nursing homes and senior care providers. Represented multinational financial services company in DOJ False Claims Act investigation. Conducted Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and "money services business" (MSB) compliance investigation on behalf of provider of money services in prison industry and provided counsel on the development of an anti-money laundering program. Represented a computer manufacturer in the US District Court for the District of Minnesota in a false claims action where a compliance officer alleged 11 major computer manufacturers violated provisions of the Buy American statute. Represent food manufacturer in false claims act internal investigation and litigation involving a food supply contract with the Department of Defense. Advised large retailer regarding implementation and maintenance of their third-party anticorruption due diligence program in Central and South America. Represent electronics retailers in an investigation by the New York Attorney General into potential reverse false claims violations. Represented aerospace and defense company in congressional inquiry of one of its executives. Secured dismissal of a false claims action in the Eastern District of Virginia against a government contractor providing linguist services to our military serving in Afghanistan. Advised major food manufacturer and supplier with due diligence and compliance advice on government contracts during potential acquisition of regional competitor. Provided FCPA and compliance training to global distributor of wine and spirits. Represented energy company in the Delaware Chancery Court in a civil action to secure its rights under a securities agreement. Represented a renewable energy company in the Court of Federal Claims, in an appeal of a claim for tax credits under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. Represented oil and gas company in petroleum marketing, contract and discovery litigation in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. Represented the United States in an investigation and action against the State of Arkansas in the Eastern District of Arkansas to rectify violations of the constitutional and statutory rights of juvenile residents. Represented a quasi-public housing authority in parallel congressional and Department of Housing and Urban Development OIG investigations regarding compliance and use of public funding. Coordination of investigation and third party anti-corruption due diligence for cosmetic manufacturer in East Africa. Review of anti-corruption due diligence program for large retailer in Latin America operations. Coordination of the prosecution and investigation of police misconduct matters nationally on behalf of the DOJ. Representation of computer hardware company in False Claims Act litigation in the US District Court of Minnesota. Representation of an international government contractor in False Claims Act litigation in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Representation of an executive in gun manufacturing industry before grand jury proceedings. Representation of an international waste management company in federal litigation involving the design and construction of a landfill closure cap. Sought and obtained permanent injunctive relief and USD 1.8 million in damages on behalf of an international temporary staffing firm in a federal trademark infringement action. Member of litigation/government relations team advocating interests of mid-major conferences and schools seeking state and federal support for an antitrust investigation into the college Bowl Championship Series. Representation of an international petroleum company in litigation concerning the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act. Representation of an international disease control product manufacturer in the negotiation of research and development agreements, employment agreements and the enforcement of their international and US registered marks. Representation of a national recycling company in arbitration involving the design, construction and delivery of one of its largest recycling facilities in the United States.