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Casey Hewitt

Founder & Attorney

Casey serves as outside general counsel and defense counsel to entrepreneurs, brands, and retail stores.  After spending years as a corporate litigator at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, the white-shoe NYC law firm, Casey founded her own practice advising entrepreneurs on growing a web-first business.  These days, Casey spends most of her time defending retail stores and entrepreneurs against claims of design patent, copyright, and trademark infringement. Casey previously worked in intellectual property enforcement at the luxury fashion house, Burberry, so she understands these cases from both sides.  Her experience at both a top law firm and in-house at a major fashion brand gives her a unique perspective that has proven invaluable to her clients. 

Selected Ongoing Representations:

  • Representing retailers in disputes with trademark owners related to the resale of authentic products online.

  • Defending entrepreneurs and inventors against claims of design patent infringement.

  • Representing third-party sellers in matters related to fraudulent transfers of seller funds.

  • Representing third-party sellers in disputes with marketplaces related to the freeze and seizure of seller funds and inventory without due process.

  • Defending resellers in federal court litigation related to the sale of allegedly counterfeit or infringing products.

Previous Representations:

  • Represented banks in various investigations by the DOJ, CFTC, SEC, FRB, and OCC re reference rates.

  • Represented banks in various investigations by the CFTC related to alleged market manipulation.

  • Represented a top US bank in an investigation into derivative trading losses incurred by a rogue trader.

  • Represented a private equity firm in antitrust litigation.

Education:

  • Tufts University, Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, Philosophy (2007)

  • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Juris Doctor, cum laude (2010)

    • Associate Editor, Law Review

Admissions:

  • States: New York, New Hampshire

  • Federal Courts:

    • Southern District of New York

    • District of New Hampshire

    • Northern District of Illinois

 

 

John-Charles Hewitt

Co-Founder & Attorney

John-Charles' experience spans from the United States Senate to Silicon Valley.  For the past two decades, John has worked as an advisor to companies in a number of consumer-focused fields.  He has taken products from a sketch on a napkin to the shelves of Bed, Bath, and Beyond.  During his time advising start-ups on growing a web-first business, he noticed the unique legal challenges facing businesses in this field.  Working with Casey, he brings his in-depth knowledge of selling on marketplace platforms to our clients, helping them navigate their issues with an eye towards business development and protection. 

John-Charles’ legal practice focuses on trade, cyber-security, and intellectual property litigation.

Selected Ongoing Representations:

  • Representing retailers in trade disputes related to lost or stolen shipments.

  • Representing third-party sellers in arbitration cases against marketplace platforms related to security breaches and the fraudulent transfer of seller funds.

  • Representing retailers in disputes with brands related to the resale of authentic products online.

  • Defending retailers in “Schedule A” cases regarding false allegations of counterfeiting.

  • Advising consulting firms and e-commerce advisory firms on contracts and marketplace best practices.

Education:

  • Vermont Law School, Juris Doctor, magna cum laude

    • Senior Editor, Law Review

Admissions:

  • States: Massachusetts