Brian J. Whittaker

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• Law360

  Anesthesia ‘rollup’ decision may hurry PE regulator suits

  This article covers the recent ruling in Federal Trade Commission v. U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc. et al and the impact the decision may have on private equity firms in the healthcare sector. Washington, DC Complex Disputes partner Brian Whittaker is quoted in the coverage, discussing the ruling and the FTC’s actions.

  May 28, 2024
• Washington City Paper

  Lawsuit alleges DC and the Bureau of Prisons have denied incarcerated students an education

  This article covers a lawsuit filed by NP, School Justice Project, and Washington Lawyers’ Committee against Washington, DC and the federal Bureau of Prisons related to the denial of education to incarcerated students with disabilities. The NP team that filed the case on behalf of plaintiffs Makel Barnes and Darius McNeal includes Complex Disputes partner Brian Whittaker and Construction & Real Estate Litigation associate Martha Medina, both of the Washington, DC office.

  April 4, 2024
• Law360

  Ex-nurse accused of sex harassment loses bias suit

  This article covers a Virginia federal judge’s dismissal of a gender bias, national origin bias, and retaliation lawsuit against North American Partners in Anesthesia by a former nurse who was investigated for sexual harassment allegations. Washington, DC Complex Disputes counsel Brian Whittaker and associate Myra Benjamin are mentioned for representing the company in the case.

  Sep 14, 2023
• Law360

  Local organizations urge US justices to side with utilities in IRS fight

  This article covers a brief filed by the American Public Power Association and Large Public Power Council urging the US Supreme Court to review a lower court’s decision that found the IRS properly reduced payments it made to utilities because of sequestration. The article mentions Project Finance and Public Finance partner Mitch Rapaport and Complex Disputes senior counsel John Hayes and counsel Brian Whittaker, all of Washington, DC, for representing the American Public Power Association and Large Public Power Council in the case.

  Aug 18, 2023
• Mergers & Acquisitions

  S&P Global Mobility purchases Market Scan

  This article covering S&P Global Mobility’s purchase of automotive pricing and incentive intelligence company Market Scan, mentions NP for advising Market Scan in the sale. The NP deal team was led by San Francisco Corporate partner Lior Zorea, leader of the firm’s West Coast Emerging Companies and Venture Capital team. The team also included Corporate partners Christian Hancey of Rochester and Shahzad Malik of Los Angeles; San Francisco Affordable Housing & Real Estate partners Ian O’Banion and Alison Torbitt; Corporate counsels Michael Fitzpatrick of Boston and Matthew Goedert of San Francisco; Washington, DC Complex Disputes counsel Brian Whittaker; Rochester Cybersecurity & Privacy counsel Jenny Holmes; Corporate associates Robert Pethick of Boston and Brian Kenney of Washington, DC; and Washington, DC Construction & Real Estate Litigation associate Martha Medina.

  March 10, 2023
• The Hoya |

  DC faces lawsuit for denying access to disabled incarcerated students

  This article on two new lawsuits alleging that Washington, DC, failed to provide special education services to students incarcerated in the Federal Bureau of Prisons mentions NP for representing the students alongside the School Justice Project and Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs. The NP team includes Complex Disputes counsel Brian Whittaker and Construction & Real Estate Litigation associate Martha Medina, both of the Washington, DC office.

  March 3, 2023
• DCist

  DC fails to provide special education to students in federal prison, lawsuits allege

  This article on two new lawsuits alleging that Washington, DC, fails to provide special education services to students incarcerated in the Federal Bureau of Prisons mentions NP for representing the students in the case alongside the School Justice Project and Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs. The NP team includes Complex Disputes counsel Brian Whittaker and Construction & Real Estate Litigation associate Martha Medina, both of the Washington, DC, office.

  Feb 23, 2023
• The Deal

  Resonetics to acquire two SAES units

  The following article covers Resonetics LLC’s $900 million agreement to acquire Memry Corp. and SAES Smart Materials Inc. from NP client SAES Getters SpA. The article mentions Manchester partner and Private Equity & Family Offices team leader Phil Taub and Boston partner Amy O’Keefe, both of the Corporate group, for leading the NP team representing SAES Getters on U.S. legal matters. The team also includes Chicago partner and Global Finance co-leader Rob Drobnak; Corporate partners Alexandra Lopez-Casero and Thomas McCord from Boston, Andrew Share from Manchester, and Sean Clancy from Washington, DC; Affordable Housing & Real Estate partners Mark Beaudoin from Manchester and Alison Torbitt from San Francisco; Boston Labor & Employment partner Jeff Gilbreth; Rochester Intellectual Property partner Kristen Walsh; Washington, DC Complex Disputes partner and Antitrust leader Gordon Lang; Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights; Rochester counsel and Cybersecurity & Privacy deputy leader Jenny Holmes; Boston Corporate counsel David Crosby; Washington, DC Complex Disputes counsel Brian Whittaker; Albany Affordable Housing & Finance counsel Dana Stanton; Corporate associates Shaziah Singh from New York, Anthony Bova from Boston, Corey Habib from Manchester, and Hrishikesh Shah from Chicago; and Manchester Corporate department attorney Dave Zimmermann.

  Dec 9, 2022
• The Associated Press

  Settlement in Racial Bias Case Includes Sheriff's Apology

  This article, which covers a settlement with Maryland’s Frederick County Sheriff Charles Jenkins in a racial bias case, quotes Washington, D.C. Complex Commercial Disputes counsel Brian Whittaker for the firm’s pro bono work on behalf of the plaintiff, as well as a settlement in a previous similar federal lawsuit against the same sheriff. Brian and Washington, D.C. Complex Commercial Disputes senior counsel John Hayes represented the plaintiffs in both cases.
  Jan 21, 2021
• D.C. Bar

  Panel looks at gay rights progress 50 years after Stonewall

  This article highlights Nixon Peabody’s Pride event at the Washington, DC, office, which featured a panel discussion on LGBTQ+ progress moderated by Complex Commercial Disputes associate Brian Whittaker.
  June 11, 2019
• HR Dive

  Working to keep employees from being poached? Not so fast.

  Washington DC partner Alycia Ziarno and associate Brian Whittaker, and Boston counsel Ricardo Rauseo-Ricupero, all of the Complex Commercial Disputes practice group, are quoted in this article about their recent webinar detailing key considerations and best practices regarding “no-poach” agreements.
  Nov 5, 2018
• Washington Blade

  Trans student files motion to defend Frederick school policy

  This article mentions Washington DC commercial litigation attorneys John Hayes, Brian Whittaker and Ken Nichols for serving as counsel on the motion to intervene in a pending lawsuit against the Frederick County School Board and its policies to prevent discrimination against transgender students in the school system.
  Oct 23, 2017
• LGBT Weekly

  ACLU takes legal action defending rights of Maryland transgender students

  This article mentions Washington DC commercial litigation attorneys John Hayes, Brian Whittaker and Kenneth Nichols for serving as counsel on the motion to intervene in a pending lawsuit against the Frederick County School Board and its policies to prevent discrimination against transgender students in the school system.
  Oct 20, 2017
• Law360

  Hart-Scott-Rodino considerations for 2017

  Washington, DC commercial litigation partner Alycia Ziarno and associate Brian Whittaker co-authored this column about the Hart-Scott-Rodino act and what companies and investors should consider in 2017.
  Feb 2, 2017