Source: http://www.msdlegal.com/bio-chris-stock/
Timestamp: 2019-04-23 08:57:40+00:00

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Chris Stock, a firm founding member, focuses his litigation practice on complex commercial litigation, including securities and antitrust class actions.
Beyond his legal practice, Chris has worked extensively with both start-up and existing firms to develop and operationalize new business models and/or revenue opportunities.
Chris has successfully collaborated with a variety of partners to develop business plans and structures, deal terms and economic forecasting. He has also provided firms with due diligence assessments, management consulting, and access to capital. For example, Chris pulled together a diverse group of professionals to develop a fully-licensed insurance company aimed at providing a full complement of coverages for hard-to-place risk classes both domestically and internationally. He has also worked with manufacturing, energy, and logistics/distribution firms to create new product silos, or, in some cases, entirely new supply chains.
Chris has also developed an extensive marijuana law and policy practice, consulting with numerous public and private entities on how best to address the myriad challenges and opportunities associated with the burgeoning marijuana industry. Having drafted legislation and several constitutional amendments regarding various aspects of marijuana legalization, Chris has become a leading voice nationally on the interplay between the public health, public safety, and commercial interests surrounding this issue.
Chris has received multiple designations as an Ohio Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” and has been included in the 2017 and 2018 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America.
Chris was asked by the Speaker of the Ohio House to serve on the Ohio Medical Marijuana Task Force.
In re Fannie Mae Securities Litigation, Case No. 1:04-cv-1639 (D.D.C.). Represented Ohio public pension funds as Lead Plaintiffs in Section 10b-5 securities class action litigation. MSD settled this case for $153 million, one of the largest securities class action settlements in history.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System v. Freddie Mac, et al., Case No. 4:08-cv-160 (N.D. Ohio). Representing Ohio public pension funds as Lead Plaintiffs in Section 10b-5 securities class action litigation.
Williams v. Duke Energy, Case No.: 1:08-CV-00046 (S.D. Ohio). Represented class of energy consumers against energy provider in complex antitrust and RICO class action. The case settled for approximately $80 million.
Slaby v. Wilson, Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas. Lead trial counsel representing two private individuals who were falsely accused by a County Commissioner of murdering their child and covering up the child’s death (as well as sexual abuse of child).
Kelci Stringer, et al. v. National Football League, et al., United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, Western Division. Represented professional football player against NFL and helmet manufacturer in wrongful death/products liability litigation related to professional football player’s death.
Susan B. Anthony List v. Driehaus, United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, Western Division. Represented former Congressman in defamation action against organization who published false statements about former Congressman’s voting record and alleged influence over organization’s commercial activities.
Mitchell v. Esparza, Case No. 02-1369 (United States Supreme Court). Obtained summary reversal of Sixth Circuit decision on Eighth Amendment capital sentencing issue.
Cleveland Bar Association v. CompManagement, Inc., Case No. 04-0817 (Ohio Supreme Court). Represented the State of Ohio as amicus in landmark workers’ compensation lawsuit.

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