Conner G. Whitten

Advising a financial institution on a project comprised of a multimillion-dollar solar and energy development concerning federal and state environmental, regulatory, and energy compliance, including compliance with Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations.

Defending a poultry processor in a multi-defendant class action against a putative nationwide class of broiler growers bringing claims under antitrust laws and the Packers and Stockyards Act alleging suppression of broiler grower compensation by the industry through information sharing and/or no poach or non-solicitation agreements.

Representing corporate fiduciary in defending claims made by beneficiaries related to the administration of two trusts and the investment of the trusts' assets over several decades. Issues include a trustee's authority to adjust between principal and income under the Power to Adjust Statute, application of the relevant statute of limitations applicable to beneficiary claims, the enforcement of beneficiary releases, and management of certain trust assets.

Defending a poultry processor in a multi-defendant class action against a putative nationwide class of hourly and salaried poultry workers bringing claims under antitrust laws alleging suppression of plant worker compensation and/or benefits by the industry through information sharing.

Defending persons accused of submitting false claims for payment to the federal government in a qui tam action involving allegations of Medicare and other financial fraud filed under the False Claims Act.

Advised a financial institution regarding permitting and licensing requirements required by federal and state environmental, regulatory, and energy laws concerning the development of a multimillion-dollar solar project.

Represented a housing authority in litigation comprised of 16 individual tax sale confirmation lawsuits concerning an $18 million affordable housing deal on behalf of a joint venture of two non-profit housing developers for the demolition and redevelopment of an aging and deteriorating 80-unit public housing facility in Mississippi.

Successfully briefed and defended a judgment in favor of a financial institution, affirmed on appeal by the Supreme Court of Mississippi.

Secured the dismissal of a lawsuit in favor of a financial lender involving allegations of wrongful foreclosure, breach of contract, and breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing.

Defended an emergency services provider in a breach of contract action arising from a commercial transaction involving the acquisition of a commercial entity.

Defended a poultry processor in a lawsuit brought by a former independent contractor alleging discrimination under 42 U.S.C. § 1981, fraud, breach of contract, retaliation, and violation of Packers and Stockyard Act.

Obtained summary judgment in favor of a commercial freight corporation in a lawsuit filed by a former employee alleging a federal claim of race discrimination in violation of 42 U.S.C. 1981 and state law claims of defamation, wrongful termination, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, which was affirmed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.