Media Mentions
2008
Christopher M. Murphy was mentioned in the September 25 issue of the AmLaw Litigation Daily in an article regarding a nationwide class action brought by Rebecca Siegel and Michael Siegel against major gas producers in the Northern District of Illinois. The Siegels made claims of fraud and unjust enrichment, alleging that the gas companies kept prices high by limiting supply, restricting purchases and falsely advertising that gas supplies were scarce. The Honorable Amy J. St. Eve denied the motion for class certification on the grounds that the claims of fraud and unjust enrichment would differ from state to state, essentially violating the standard for class certification. Mr. Murphy represented Exxon Mobil Corporation in the case.
Christopher M. Murphy, Class Action, Trial
2007
Christopher Murphy was quoted in the February 14 edition of The Christian Science Monitor in an article on the increasing pressure on some companies relating to climate change concerns. Shareholders are asking for increased disclosure of carbon emissions, and companies are facing class actions suits accusing them of contributing to global warming. Mr. Murphy said, "It's not surprising that some groups would take that approach of class action to address a large issue of public interest."
Christopher M. Murphy, Class Action, Trial
2005
McDermott was featured in four cases and one M&A deal in the Crain's Chicago Business's list of 2005's big litigation and deals published on September 19. Lazar Raynal (Pritzker v. Pritzker), Rick Meyer (Lorillard Tobacco Co. v. Chester Wilcox & Saxbe LLP), Steven Scholes (SEC v. Calugar), Mike Pope and Christopher Murphy (Oshana v. Coca-Cola Co.), all trial partners based in Chicago were mentioned in the litigation list. John Tamisiea and Michael Fayhee were mentioned in the deal list for Gardner Denver Inc.'s purchase of Thomas Industries Inc.
Michael R. Fayhee, Derek J. Meyer, Christopher M. Murphy, Michael A. Pope PC, Lazar P. Raynal, Steven S. Scholes, John P. Tamisiea, Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Trial
