Joshua Asher

Experience

• Representing medical device manufacturer in a DOJ investigation of alleged FDCA violations.
• Represented multinational pharmaceutical company in a long-running DOJ investigation into donations to charitable assistance foundations that provide financial assistance to Medicare patients. 
• Advising multinational pharmaceutical company on false claims liability in connection with the design and operation of patient assistance programs.  
• Represented multinational medical device company in a DOJ and SEC investigation into alleged FCPA violations related to operations in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. 
• Conducted anti-corruption diligence and drafted related deal terms for investments and acquisitions by private equity firms and healthcare companies.
• Represented Chiquita Brands in interrelated litigation matters arising out of extortion payments made by Chiquita’s former subsidiary to armed groups in Colombia, including mass-tort claims under the Alien Tort Statute.
• Represented a leading technology company in a commercial dispute arising out of a national security review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”).
• Represented the insured party in a major insurance coverage litigation involving issues of environmental liabilities in the defense contracting industry.
• Represented Indian nationals against their former employer in litigation involving claims of human trafficking, fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of contract.
• Defended former government official in a criminal investigation concerning the official’s alleged theft of government property, resulting in a non-prosecution agreement.