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GOLDENEYE ADVISORS, LLC v. HANACO VENTURE CAPITAL, LTD. et al., 1:24-cv-9918 (S.D.N.Y.)
In this lawsuit, our client, Goldeneye Advisors LLC seeks to hold Hanaco Venture Capital Ltd. and two of its partners liable for fraud and negligence, in managing its investment into the now defunct Vesttoo. A copy of the Complaint, as filed, can be found here. 

JENKE v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1:24-cv-2005 (Ct. Fed. Cl.)
In this class-action lawsuit, we represent a group of plaintiffs seeking a refund of the so-called Renuncation Fee, a $2,350 fee imposed by the U.S. government on U.S. citizens who wish to renounce their U.S. citizenship. The government moved to dismiss the complaint under a variety of legal theories. The case, which began in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, was recently transferred to the United States Court of Federal Claims. The amended complaint can be viewed here. 

TEXANS FOR ISRAEL v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, 2:24-cv-00167 (N.D. Tex.)
I am part of a legal team that just filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Executive Order 14115, Imposing Certain Sanctions on Persons Undermining Peace, Security, and Stability in the West Bank. A copy of the EO is available here. The lawsuit, entitled Texans for Israel et al v. U.S. Department of the Treasury et al., was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. A copy of the complaint can be found here. In their complaint, five plaintiffs Michael Isley, Texans for Israel, Ari Abramowitz, Regavim A.R., Meir Deutsch, and Yosef Ben Chaim allege that the EO is unconstitutional insofar as it improperly infringes upon their rights to free speech and religion under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Plaintiffs also raise claims under the Fifth Amendment, as well as several statutory claims. According to the complaint, the EO focuses exclusively on, and condemns the religious beliefs of, Jews and those who assist Jews. Plaintiffs allege that the U.S. government failed to conduct any serious due diligence when formulating the EO and in implementing it. 

SILVER, ET AL. v. IRS, ET AL., 1:20-cv-1544 (D.D.C.) 
I serve as co-counsel in an administrative law case against the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Treasury challenging the legality of regulations issued under the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act concerning the so-called GILTI tax. The case has been remanded back to the District Court after an appeal. 

JENNY SCHIEBER v. U.S.A., 22-5068 (D.C. Cir.)
Consolidated appeal challenging the district court's dismissal of five lawsuits of Holocaust survivors who sought compensation under the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the French Republic on Compensation for Certain Victims of Holocaust-Related Deportation from France Who Are Not Covered by French Programs. A copy of the opening brief, filed on September 19, 2022, can be found here; a copy of the reply brief can be found here; a recording of the oral argument can be found here. On July 18, 2023, the Court of Appeals affirmed the opinions of the courts below, albeit on alternative grounds. Schieber v. United States, 2023 WL 4568832 (D.C. Cir. July 18, 2023). We filed a petition for certiorari seeking Supreme Court review (which was ultimately denied), a copy of which can be found here.  

L’ASSOCIATION DES AMÉRICAINS ACCIDENTELS, ET AL. v. THE U.S. DEP'T OF STATE, 1:20-cv-3573 (D.D.C.), appeal pending (no. 23-5034, D.C. Cir.)
I represent a Paris-based non-profit organization and a group of "Accidental Americans" who live outside the United States in a constitutional challenge to the so-called "Renunciation Fee" imposed on any American that wishes to renounce his or her U.S. citizenship. A few days before oral argument on summary judgment, the government unilaterally notified the court of its intention to lower the fee to $450 (the amount it charged between 2010-2014). Subsequently, the district court granted the government's motion for summary judgment, which we immediately appealed. The appeal is being held in abeyance, pending the outcome of the new rulemaking. 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. LEEDS, 1-22-cv-379 (D. Idaho)
Represent defendant in a lawsuit commenced by the U.S. government to recover penalties and interest in excess of $3 million for the alleged failure to file so-called FBAR disclosures under the Bank Secrecy Act, 31 U.S.C. Sec. 5314, and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Form 114). This case is still pending.  

AMBAR, ET AL. v. THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, 1:20-cv-3587 (D.D.C.)
Lawsuit under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act against the Republic of Germany for its theft of Jewish property during the Holocaust. A copy of the complaint can be found here. Click here for a copy of Germany's motion to dismiss and here for a copy of our opposition. On March 15, 2022, the court denied Germany's motion, concluding that it had jurisdiction over Germany under the expropriation exception to the FSIA. Click here to read the opinion.  Germany has recently requested the court to grant it summary judgment. A copy of Germany's motion/memorandum can be found here. 

L’ASSOCIATION DES AMÉRICAINS ACCIDENTELS, ET AL. v. THE U.S. DEP'T OF STATE, 1:21-cv-2933 (D.D.C.)
This lawsuit involves a challenge to the U.S. government's suspension of voluntary expatriation services. The lawsuit challenges the suspension under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. constitution and under the Administration Procedure Act. A copy of the complaint is here. The case was dismissed by the district court and an appeal is currently pending. 

SILVER, ET AL. v. IRS, ET AL., 21-5116 (D.C. Cir.)
Served  as co-counsel in an administrative law case against the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Treasury challenging the legality of regulations issued under the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act concerning the so-called Transition Tax (IRC Section 965). An appeal to the United States Court of Appeals of the D.C. Circuit was immediately filed challenging the district court's conclusion that appellants lacked Article III standing under the Regulatory Flexibility Act [2021 WL 1180081 (D.D.C. Mar. 28, 2021)].  The appeal was dismissed on December 6, 2022. 
 
ADYB ENGINEERED FOR LIFE, INC. v. EDAN ADMINISTRATION SERVICES, LTD., ET AL., 1:19-cv-7800 (S.D.N.Y.)
A breach of contract action involving a series of license agreements for patented technology in which I represent the defendants and counterclaim plaintiffs. A bench trial was held and a judgment entered in favor of our clients. To see a copy of the memorandum opinion, click here. 

SKYPOINT ADVISORS, LLC v. 3 AMIGOS PRODUCTIONS, LLC, ET AL., 2:18-cv-356 (M.D. Fla.)
A securities fraud claim against the producer of a foreign feature film co-production in which I represent the defendants/counterclaim plaintiffs. The case was settled prior to trial. 

FOREST DIAMONDS, INC. v. AMINOV DIAMONDS, LLC, ET AL., 1:06-cv-5982 (S.D.N.Y)
In this case, I assisted the defendant in entering a satisfaction of judgment under Local Rule 54.3(e) which provides for entry of a satisfaction of a money judgment upon "the registration of a certified copy of a satisfaction entered in another court.” 

AL-TAMIMI v. ADELSON, 1:16-cv-0445 (D.D.C.)
I serve as defense counsel for a number of Israeli entities in a classic "lawfare" lawsuit.
 
DEUTSCHE ET AL. v. NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, et al., 2020 WL 6384064 (S.D.N.Y., OCT. 30, 2020)
On October 26, 2020, I filed a complaint and emergency motion for a preliminary injunction concerning the New York State Board of Elections' application of its voter registration deadline statute. The complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York,  alleged violations of voters' First Amended rights and their rights under the Equal Protection clause of the United States Constitution.
 
NADIA MATAR v. TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AUTHORITY, 910 F.3D 538 (D.C. CIR. 2018)
An administrative petition under the Administrative Procedure Act and Fifth Amendment concerning the alleged inclusion of the petitioner in the so-called "No-Fly List."

HARROW, et al. v. AIRBNB, INC., 3:19-cv-0395 (N.D. Cal. 2019)
I served as co-counsel representing plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Airbnb challenging its decision to remove listings of accommodations owned by Jews in Judea and Samaria (West Bank) on the grounds that it constitutes an “anti-Jewish Discriminatory Policy” that violates both the federal Fair Housing Act and California law. As a result of the lawsuit, Airbnb agreed to reverse its controversial decision to de-list accommodations in Israeli towns and settlements located in Israel administered Judea and Samaria. Under the settlement, Airbnb will allow listings from all such Israeli towns and settlements.
 
PATH TO RICHES, LLC ON BEHALF OF M.M.T. DIAGNOSTICS (2014), LTD. v. CARDIOLYNC, INC., 290 F. SUPP. 3D 280 (D. DEL. 2018)
A lawsuit under the Defend Trade Secrets Act in which I represented the defendants. The lawsuit was dismissed on "forum non conveniens" grounds. 

SNAPCHAT, INC. v. KEYLESS SYSTEMS, LTD., OPPOSITION NO. 91214299, U.S. TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
A trademark dispute between two phone-app companies. I represented the respondent in a opposition to register its trademark. The case ultimately settled in favor the respondent.