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Dan Blynn is an associate in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. His practice concentrates primarily on civil litigation and complex class actions. Mr. Blynn has represented clients in both state and federal courts, as well as advocated on their behalf at the federal appellate level. In addition, Mr. Blynn represents clients in advertising substantiation investigations and inquiries from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state and federal Attorneys General.
Mr. Blynn’s litigation and administrative experience includes false advertising litigation under the Lanham Act, unfair and deceptive acts and practices actions, and consumer class actions on nationwide and statewide scales. He also focuses on constitutional law advocacy and challenges to administrative rulemakings.
Mr. Blynn has successfully represented trade associations, Fortune 100 companies, a national fast-food chain, an international dietary supplement company, and a number of other large and small businesses. He is also actively involved in various pro bono political asylum and other matters.
In addition to his article contributions to various legal publications, Mr. Blynn is an adjunct professor of law at George Washington University Law School, where he teaches Legal Research and Writing. |
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Representative Experience:
Thomasson, et al. v. GC Services LP, No. 05cv940, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 54693 (S.D. Cal. July 16, 2007)
Primary associate who obtained summary judgment on behalf of defendant-debt collector on all counts in landmark California Invasion of Privacy Act and federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class action; represented the company through appeal and currently on remand on plaintiffs’ remaining claim.
GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corp. v. Texas Bay Oaks LP, 2005 Tex. App. LEXIS 6857 (Tex. Ct. App. Aug. 24, 2005)
Primary author of amicus curiae brief in support of defendant challenging the trial court’s grant of class certification; Court of Appeals reversed order certifying class and remanded.
Primary associate in ongoing representation of several companies in FTC investigations regarding their respective advertising and marketing claims.
“Made in USA” Inquiry. Primary associate in successful representation of a shoe manufacturer in an FTC inquiry into its “Made in USA” advertising and marketing campaign.
Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers v. Molasky-Arman, 358 F. Supp. 2d 981 (D. Nev. 2004), aff’d, 522 F.3d 925 (9th Cir. 2008) (affirming district court in all respects)
Primary associate who obtained summary judgment in a constitutional challenge to state insurance “countersignature law” under the Privileges and Immunities and Equal Protection Clauses, and successfully represented association on appeal.
Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers v. Juarbe-Jimenez, 363 F. Supp. 2d 47 (D. P.R. 2005), aff’d, 443 F.3d 103 (1st Cir. 2006) (affirming district court in all respects and awarding costs to the Council)
Primary associate in tag-along case to Molasky-Arman resulting in the same disposition with respect to Puerto Rico’s countersignature laws.
Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers v. Richards, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 49425 (D.V.I. July 18, 2006)
Primary associate in tag-along case to Molasky-Arman resulting in the same disposition with respect to the Virgin Islands’ countersignature law.
Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers v. Viken, 408 F. Supp. 2d 836 (D.S.D. 2005)
Primary associate in tag-along case to Molasky-Arman. After a bench trial, the district court rendered judgment in favor of the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers finding that South Dakota’s countersignature law violated the Privileges and Immunities Clause.
Millenium Bank, N.A. v. Fairfield Financial Services, Inc., No. 5:08-cv-00285-HL (M.D. Ga.)
Part of team currently representing commercial lender in breach of contract action against another bank.
Alexander v. The Sports Authority, Inc., No. 07 CV 00479 (D. Md.)
Part of team that successfully settled product liability action against bicycle manufacturer.
The Fishing Company of Alaska v. Gutierrez, 510 F.3d 328 (D.C. Cir. 2007)
Part of team that successfully represented a commercial fishing company in its Magnuson-Stevens Act challenge to Government regulation restricting commercial fishing in the Bering Sea. The D.C. Circuit reversed the district court’s award of summary judgment to the Government.
Tara Productions, Inc. v. Transactional Marketing Partners, Inc., No. SC085130 (Cal. Super. Ct. – Los Angeles County)
Lead attorney in favorable settlement of a breach of contract claim asserted against direct response marketer in the infomercial and commercial production industry. |
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Pro Bono:
Represented individuals from Sierra Leone and the Central African Republic before the Department of Homeland Security resulting in both individuals’ applications for asylum being granted. |
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Community Activities:
Legal Community AIDS Walk Task Force (LCAT) Core Committee, 2009-present
Gifts for the Homeless, firm chair, 2005-present |
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Publications:
"An Executive’s Guide To Responding To Third-Party Subpoenas," Association Executive, January/February 2008.
"Novel Class Actions Seek Application of California Eavesdropping Law to Ordinary Course-of-Business Telephone Monitoring and Recording," Privacy & Data Security Law Journal, February 2007. |
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Client Advisories:
"California Court Rejects Latest Challenge to Business Telephone Monitoring," July 18, 2007.
"Novel Class Actions Seek Application of California Eavesdropping Law to Ordinary Course of Business Telephone Monitoring and Recording," November 10, 2006.
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Bar Admissions:
District of Columbia, 2004
Maryland, 2003
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Courts:
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals – First and Ninth Circuits |
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| Education:
Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 2003
Johns Hopkins University, B.A., 2000
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Office Location:
Washington Harbour, Suite 400
3050 K Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20007-5108
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