Brian J.

Masternak

Partner

Attained dismissal of corporate officer named in securities and antitrust class action. Chamberlain v. Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc., 757 F. Supp. 683 (E.D. Mich. 2010).
Successfully defeated class certification and dismissal of action of case alleging RESPA and related regulations, with result affirmed on appeal. Egerer v. Woodland Realty, Inc., 2007 SL 3467263 (W.D. Mich. Nov. 13, 2007); 556 F. 3d 415 (6th Cir. 2009).
Successfully represented individual involved in Department of Justice investigation concerning price fixing in the automotive supply industry.
Represent mineral rights owners in federal litigation involving alleged price fixing by major natural gas and oil exploration companies.
Obtained multim

Attained dismissal of corporate officer named in securities and antitrust class action. Chamberlain v. Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc., 757 F. Supp. 683 (E.D. Mich. 2010).
Successfully defeated class certification and dismissal of action of case alleging RESPA and related regulations, with result affirmed on appeal. Egerer v. Woodland Realty, Inc., 2007 SL 3467263 (W.D. Mich. Nov. 13, 2007); 556 F. 3d 415 (6th Cir. 2009).
Successfully represented individual involved in Department of Justice investigation concerning price fixing in the automotive supply industry.
Represent mineral rights owners in federal litigation involving alleged price fixing by major natural gas and oil exploration companies.
Obtained multimillion-dollar settlement for client in matter involving allegations of monopolization in the market for dialysis services.
Successfully represented franchisors in cases involving alleged encroachment, unjust termination and other issues.
Obtained dismissal of claims involving claims of price discrimination and illegal advertising allowances under the Robinson-Patman Act.
Regularly counsels clients on a variety of antitrust issues, including pricing and advertising restrictions, interactions with customers and competitors and exercise of market power.

“An Ounce of Prevention… Preparing for and Managing Antitrust Risk in an Era of Vigorous Enforcement,” MAA 2022 Winter Conference, December 1, 2022
“SEC Exams During COVID-19,” Warner Virtual CCO Roundtable, June 2, 2021
“The Modernized Marketing Rule,” Warner Virtual CCO Roundtable, March 3, 2021
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“An Ounce of Prevention… Preparing for and Managing Antitrust Risk in an Era of Vigorous Enforcement,” MAA 2022 Winter Conference, December 1, 2022
“SEC Exams During COVID-19,” Warner Virtual CCO Roundtable, June 2, 2021
“The Modernized Marketing Rule,” Warner Virtual CCO Roundtable, March 3, 2021
“Class Action Lawsuit Issues and Trends,” Michigan Bankers Association, 11/30/17, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Trade Associations: Tips for Avoiding Liability
Antitrust and Trade Regulation Training
An Ounce of Prevention: Litigation Preparedness Workshop

Brian J.
Masternak

Partner

“An Ounce of Prevention… Preparing for and Managing Antitrust Risk in an Era of Vigorous Enforcement,” MAA 2022 Winter Conference, December 1, 2022
“SEC Exams During COVID-19,” Warner Virtual CCO Roundtable, June 2, 2021
“The Modernized Marketing Rule,” Warner Virtual CCO Roundtable, March 3, 2021
“

“An Ounce of Prevention… Preparing for and Managing Antitrust Risk in an Era of Vigorous Enforcement,” MAA 2022 Winter Conference, December 1, 2022
“SEC Exams During COVID-19,” Warner Virtual CCO Roundtable, June 2, 2021
“The Modernized Marketing Rule,” Warner Virtual CCO Roundtable, March 3, 2021
“Class Action Lawsuit Issues and Trends,” Michigan Bankers Association, 11/30/17, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Trade Associations: Tips for Avoiding Liability
Antitrust and Trade Regulation Training
An Ounce of Prevention: Litigation Preparedness Workshop

Attained dismissal of corporate officer named in securities and antitrust class action. Chamberlain v. Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc., 757 F. Supp. 683 (E.D. Mich. 2010).
Successfully defeated class certification and dismissal of action of case alleging RESPA and related regulations, with result affirmed on appeal. Egerer v. Woodland Realty, Inc., 2007 SL 3467263 (W.D. Mich. Nov. 13, 2007); 556 F. 3d 415 (6th Cir. 2009).
Successfully represented individual involved in Department of Justice investigation concerning price fixing in the automotive supply industry.
Represent mineral rights owners in federal litigation involving alleged price fixing by major natural gas and oil exploration companies.
Obtained multim

Attained dismissal of corporate officer named in securities and antitrust class action. Chamberlain v. Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc., 757 F. Supp. 683 (E.D. Mich. 2010).
Successfully defeated class certification and dismissal of action of case alleging RESPA and related regulations, with result affirmed on appeal. Egerer v. Woodland Realty, Inc., 2007 SL 3467263 (W.D. Mich. Nov. 13, 2007); 556 F. 3d 415 (6th Cir. 2009).
Successfully represented individual involved in Department of Justice investigation concerning price fixing in the automotive supply industry.
Represent mineral rights owners in federal litigation involving alleged price fixing by major natural gas and oil exploration companies.
Obtained multimillion-dollar settlement for client in matter involving allegations of monopolization in the market for dialysis services.
Successfully represented franchisors in cases involving alleged encroachment, unjust termination and other issues.
Obtained dismissal of claims involving claims of price discrimination and illegal advertising allowances under the Robinson-Patman Act.
Regularly counsels clients on a variety of antitrust issues, including pricing and advertising restrictions, interactions with customers and competitors and exercise of market power.

When he is not serving clients in the office or the courtroom, Brian enjoys doing many things in what he describes as “a mediocre yet highly enthusiastic manner.” At the top of this list he would put learning to play the acoustic guitar in his 40s. (“Wagon Wheel,” – the Old Crow Version NOT the Darius Rucker version — features heavily in the rotation.) Brian also loves to cook and says that one of the nice things about Warner is that people often get together for dinner parties and cook-outs. “We really do enjoy just hanging out as friends.”

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Masternak