“…has the ability to take on practically any matter, no matter the area, legal issue, complexity, or exposure.”
Legal 500 Client
Massey & Gail has unusual experience handling disputes with the government and in matters where regulatory issues intersect with civil liability. We have represented clients against federal, state, and local agencies on wide-ranging subjects including tax, communications, banking regulations, and consumer protection. Our work includes challenges to agency actions, regulatory enforcement proceedings, and litigation arising from government investigations or regulatory decisions. These matters often involve questions of statutory interpretation, administrative authority, and constitutional limits on government power.
On the civil side, we have defended clients in cases asserting liability based on statutory or regulatory standards and requirements. Our experience includes sales tax disputes, qui tam claims, consumer fraud theories, debt collection laws, BSA/AML requirements, and privacy statutes. These actions require particularly careful judgment, rigorous analysis, and effective courtroom advocacy.
Representative Matters
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
Represented Healthcare Distribution Alliance, a trade association of pharmaceutical distributors, in litigation and amicus briefing involving pharmaceutical pricing and regulatory issues in Maryland state court.
Yuma County Water Users Association
Representing over 6,000 members of the Yuma County Water Users Association in ongoing interstate and federal proceedings concerning Colorado River water allocation and water rights.
Cryptocurrency Investigation Company
Represented a cryptocurrency investigation company in a dispute with the City of Chicago concerning access to Know Your Customer information.
Academic Center and Nonprofit Organization
Representing an academic center and nonprofit organization in appellate proceedings arising from the 23andMe bankruptcy sale, addressing the treatment of genetic data in bankruptcy.
Local Appliance Relators
Represented local appliance relators in a multimillion-dollar qui tam action in Illinois Court of Appeals against a national home improvement retailer involving alleged failures to collect and remit sales tax in connection with appliance installation services; defeated summary judgment and awaiting trial.
Financial Services Professional
Represented financial services professional in qui tam litigation in Illinois state court against a global private equity firm involving alleged excessive fees charged to state pension funds; resolved through settlement.
Land of Lincoln Insurance Company
Represented the Land of Lincoln Insurance Company in the U.S. Supreme Court, helping to secure an 8-1 victory in 2020 for health insurers owed $12 billion under the Affordable Care Act.
Fortune 10 Retail Company
Representing a Fortune 10 retail company in a consumer class action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana, defending against nationwide claims involving regulatory disclosures under the Electronic Funds Transfer Act.
Construction Contractor
Represented construction contractor in qui tam action and advanced privileges and immunities clause challenge to municipal residency requirement underlying the alleged false claims; resolved through settlement.
JPMorgan Chase
Represented JPMorgan Chase in multimillion-dollar litigation arising from its provision of banking services to Jeffrey Epstein, including claims brought by the U.S. Virgin Islands seeking at least $190 million in penalties and disgorgement for alleged failures to detect and report suspicious financial activity.