Robert Cassity

Represented Japanese clients in a case against a large international gaming corporation involving claims of breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, breach of contract, and gaming law “suitability” issues based upon allegations of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations, ultimately resulting in the client’s companies obtaining a $2.6 billion settlement.  Prior to settlement, obtained a substantial sanctions award, including adverse inferences, against the gaming corporation based upon discovery violations under the Macau Personal Data Protection Act (MPDPA).

Represented large international casino resort operator and its subsidiary involving former executive’s claims of breach of contract and wrongful termination.

Represented a prominent local entertainer in contract dispute against partners in a business venture formed to establish and operate a museum and attractions on the grounds of his estate.

Represented prominent sports and entertainment company in breach of contract claims against a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment relating to a 51-episode anime series. The jury trial lasted nearly three weeks, and we obtained a favorable settlement just before the jury verdict.

Obtained a $1 million judgment plus $3 million in punitive damages on behalf of a client who had been defrauded in connection with the purchase of a private jet aircraft.

Successfully represented prominent local entertainer against claims of defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligent infliction of emotional distress in a lawsuit brought by a former employee.

Represented operator of casino venues in litigation involving breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty claims and double-derivative claims by investors.

Represented Australian child care center operator pursuing fraud and breach of contract claims against business partners regarding development of child care centers.

Represented directors of public company challenging reverse merger transaction and alleging breaches of fiduciary duty.

Successfully represented a special litigation committee of a public corporation regarding claims asserted by a derivative plaintiff. The special litigation committee recommended dismissal of the derivative litigation and, upon its motion, the district court dismissed all claims and the Supreme Court later affirmed.

Represented officers and directors of telecommunication company defending against various securities fraud claims.

Represented a special litigation committee of public gaming manufacturing company regarding claims against officers and directors for breach of fiduciary duty, mismanagement, and waste.

Obtained judgment on the pleadings in favor of large national bank against $1 million negligence claim.

Obtained $1.8 million judgment in favor of a national bank in a contested deficiency action.

Successfully defended a large national bank in obtaining summary judgment on all claims in a case involving the processing of over $400,000 in forged commercial checks.

Obtained dozens of receivership appointments for banks and CMBS special servicers regarding multimillion dollar commercial real property assets.

Compartment IT2, LP v. Fir Tree, Inc., No. 17-cv-1035, 2018 WL 1567841 (D. Nev. Mar. 30, 2018) (dismissing with prejudice all of plaintiffs' claims on the ground that they were derivative and not direct or dual direct and derivative).