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McGuireWoods LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded

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McGuireWoods LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

McGuireWoods offers a highly rated disputes practice with recognized strengths in trial and appellate work before state and federal courts nationwide. The firm acts for an impressive array of local and international corporates, who turn to the firm for its strength in commercial matters, class actions, product liability claims and insurance recovery litigation.

Notable practitioners

Stephen Foresta, Brian Schmalzbach and Ulrike Connelly are key contacts.

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Work Highlights

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  • McGuireWoods represented multiple national retailers, including American Eagle, J. Crew and Kohl's, in a putative class action alleging improper collection of sales tax on face mask purchases during the COVID‑19 pandemic. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed dismissal of the claims, holding that the collection of sales tax did not constitute conduct actionable under the state’s consumer protection statute.

Strengths

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  • McGuireWoods' lawyers advocate for their clients and put themselves in their client's shoes in a way that is incredibly unique.

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  • McGuireWoods' respect for the client is exceptional - the client is exceptionally well included. The firm's writing for briefs and pleadings is most extraordinary. The research is first rate and the arguments in court are first rate.

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