Zomba Recording, LLC v. Anthony C. Williams, III p/k/s Tonex, et al., Index No. 600639/06 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. Co. Oct. 23, 2006). Defeated motion to dismiss action concerning breach of exclusive recording agreement by upholding choice-of-forum clause. Obtained injunction barring recording artist from distributing, releasing, marketing and selling sound recordings embodying his vocal and musical performances. In addition, the Court upheld choice-of-law clause rejecting artist's attempt to impose California's labor laws barring personal service contracts for a term more than seven years.

Kirk Burrowes v. Sean Combs, et al., 25 A.D.2d 370, 808 N.Y.S.2d 50 (1st Dep't 2006). 7 N.Y.3d 704, 819 N.Y.S.2d 870 (2006). Reversal by Appellate Division, First Department, of trial court's denial of motion to dismiss contract and tort-based state claims, motion to reargue and for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeals.

Bryant Reid v. LaFace Records, et al., Index No. 600960/05 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. Co. Jan. 30, 2006). Dismissal of contract claims pertaining to record executive's bonus plan.

Sharice Davis v. Mary J. Blige, et al., 419 F.Supp.2d 493 (S.D.N.Y. 2005). Dismissal of copyright infringement and unfair competition claims concerning Mary J. Blige's "No More Drama" album.

Kirk Burrowes v. Sean Combs, et al., 12 F. Supp.2d 449 (S.D.N.Y. 2004), 124 Fed. Appx. 70 (2d Cir. 2005). Dismissal of federal racketeering claims and contractual and tort-based state claims.

Cedrick Lemon v. Sean Combs, No. COA03-690 (N.C. Ct. of Appeals 2004). Reversal of trial court's default judgment in the amount of $2.45 million dollars.

Damien Vazquez v. Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc., et al., 04 Civ. 4189; 2004 WL 2404224 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 22, 2004). Dismissal of federal civil rights claims.

Carol L. London, et al. v. World Int'l Publ'g Co., et al., 03 CV 4930 (S.D.N.Y. June 18, 2004). Dismissal of ownership claims to musical compositions.

Monty Hall, Inc., et al. v. Bad Boy Productions, Inc., et al., Re: 13 140 01543 02 (AAA 2003). Arbitration award denying claimants' damages in connection with Sean Combs' celebrity hosting event for the 2002 NFL Super Bowl.

Pascal Imbert Enterprises, Inc., et al. v. Productions & Editions Martinez, et al., CV-02-2770 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 19, 2002). Denial of defendants' motion to dismiss action for commissions earned by Gypsy Kings manager. Judgment in the amount of $622,787 following three-day trial.

Victor Rivera v. Arista Records, et al., Index No. 25887/00 (Sup. Ct. Bronx Co. Mar. 15, 2002). Dismissal of claims based on right of publicity and unfair competition involving artwork on Black Rob album released by Bad Boy Records.

Sabrina Shakir v. MCA Records, et al., CV-02-C-1755-S (N.D. ALA. 2004). Dismissal of federal copyright infringement claims concerning Mary J. Blige hit album "No More Drama."

Roger Mills v. Sean Combs, et al., (Mich. Cir. Ct. Wayne Co. Feb. 26, 2004), aff'd, (Mich. Ct. of Appeals 2005). Unanimous jury verdict dismissing action concerning various intentional tort claims.

Karen Bernod v. Jesse Smalls, Inc. d/b/a Justin's Restaurant, et al., Index No. 39163/99 (2d Dep't App. Term 2000). Reversal of trial court's denial of motion to dismiss fraud and misrepresentation claims concerning New Year's Eve singing engagement at Justin's Restaurant.

Papa's-June Music, Inc. v. McLean, 921 F. Supp. 1154 (S.D.N.Y. 1996). Dismissal of federal copyright and unfair competition claims against co-writer involving Harry Connick, Jr.'s "Love" album.