Tauler Smith Wins Fourth Case in a Year After Voluntary Dismissal with Prejudice

Tauler Smith LLP won its fourth case in the last 12 months after Plaintiff BCG Attorney Search voluntarily dismissed its case with prejudice against firm client Lateral Link Group.  The Complaint sought damages for unfair competition and interference with contractual relations.  The voluntary dismissal came on the heels of the service of a motion for sanctions, asserting that Plaintiff’s complaint was frivolous and seeking attorneys fees and disciplinary charges.

Dismissal Obtained In Mass. State Court Against Massachusetts Law Firm Plaintiff

Tauler Smith recently obtained a complete dismissal of a lawsuit brought against a long time firm client in Massachusetts State Court. The lawsuit, brought by prominent New England Law firm BLA Schwartz, alleged that defendant Lateral Link Group, a leading placement firm,
had failed to perform under a oral contract for services.  The Court granted defendants motion to dismiss and awarded costs to defendant.

Attorneys Robert Tauler and Mark Dell’Orfano represented defendant Lateral Link Group.

A copy of the Court’s Order can be found here.

Claim against Firm Client Voluntarily Dismissed after Demurrer Sustained

The Plaintiff in an unfair competition lawsuit against firm client Lateral Link Group has voluntarily dismissed their claims after the Court sustained Defendant’s demurrer (motion to dismiss) to Plaintiff’s First Amended Complaint.  Plaintiff sought damages for unfair competition and interference with contractual relations, but the Court found that the claimslacked merit as pled.  The Court granted leave to amend, but Defendant’s voluntarily dismissed the case seven days later instead of amending their complaint.

Firm Wins Dismissal of Suit Brought By Starbucks Against Outdoor Furniture Manufacturer

Attorney Robert Tauler recently won dismissal of a claim brought by Starbucks Corporation against firm client Outdoor Lifestyle, Inc.  Starbucks filed suit in February 2013 alleging that certain chairs and tables manufactured by Outdoor Lifestyle were defective.  Tauler prevailed on a motion to stay or dismiss the action based on a forum selection clause limiting the proper forum to the courts of Gaston County, North Carolina.  A copy of the notice of ruling attaching the Court’s order can be found here.

Robert Tauler named to 2014 Super Lawyer list of Rising Stars

Firm principal Robert Tauler was recently named to the 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers list of “Rising Stars,” a legal industry recognition only given to 2.5% of all lawyers in Los Angeles.

Rising Star recognition is given to attorneys who are either 40 years old or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less, and have attained high degrees of peer recognition and professional achievement.  Mr. Tauler’s Super Lawyer profile can be found here.