Glenn W. Peterson
Shareholder, McDonough Holland & Allen PC
You may have seen Glenn on Fox News or Dayside with Linda Vester,
or read about him in the Wall Street Journal. He's one of the
country's experts concerning music downloading issues.
As a
business litigation attorney, Glenn handles cases involving a
variety of subjects, with strong emphasis on intellectual
property and franchise matters. Before relocating to Sacramento
from Los Angeles in 1989, Glenn practiced with a nationally
known insurance defense firm based in Chicago.
He has handled cases involving all aspects of insurance and
business litigation, with primary emphasis on business torts,
trademark/copyright infringement and franchise controversies,
including alleged violations of franchise investment laws. He
has also handled many professional conduct cases, including
quasi-criminal actions brought by government agencies, sexual
harassment claims, malpractice suits, and administrative
proceedings brought against licensed professionals such as
realtors, appraisers, contractors, and notaries.
He has also handled large investigations relating to FTC
violations, insurance fraud, employee embezzlement, and related
claims.
Representative Cases Cases of interest include:
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an
alter ego suit against a California state senator for unpaid
debts of his reelection campaign;
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a
federal copyright and unfair competition suit on behalf of the
late rap artist Tupac Shakur;
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defense of fitness magnate Joe Weider's company in a
franchising dispute;
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a
malpractice action versus a Wall Street securities firm on
behalf of a bay area city;
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defense of criminal copyright infringement claims; and
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embezzlement suit against former agent of a major league
outfielder for the San Diego Padres.
Publications, Lectures
THE INTERNET, E-MAIL, AND LAWYERS
University of California
Panel Speaker Sacramento, California March
2003 UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES: B&P CODE § 17200 AND BEYOND
University of California
Panel Speaker Orange County,
Los Angeles, California May 2003
16TH ANNUAL TORTS PRACTICE
Speaker, Program Co-author
University of California
Sacramento, California January 2002
PROTECTING YOUR TRADE SECRETS JUST GOT TOUGHER
Sacramento Business Journal, May 16, 2003
IT WAS INEVITABLE: THE CLASH BETWEEN "INEVITABLE DISCLOSURE"
DOCTRINE AND EMPLOYMENT LAW
Intellectual Property Today, August 2003
PRODUCTS LIABILITY: 50-STATE HANDBOOK
Contributing Author, California Chapter
(West Publishing Co., 1995).
Board Service
MH&A Board of Directors (1996-99)
Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra, General Counsel (March 2000 -
present)
United States Golf Institute (1999 - present)
Tahoya Shores HOA (1996-98)
Admitted to Practice
Admitted to California Bar, 1986
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
All Federal District Courts in California
Memberships/Affiliations
Federal Bar Association: Case Evaluator, Eastern District
Early Neutral Evaluation Program
American Bar Association: Tort and Insurance Section; Forum on
Franchising; Intellectual Property Section
State Bar of California: Intellectual Property Section
Sacramento County Bar Association: Member, Judiciary Committee
Sacramento County Bar Delegation: Member, Civil Procedure
Committee
Sacramento Superior Court: Pro tem settlement conference judge
Surety Claims & Underwriters Association
International Taekwondo Council
Education
Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
J.D., 1986
Editor-in-chief of the Law Review
University of California, Los Angeles;
B.A. in Psychology, 1983 |
