Cases & Deals

Avanex and its directors and officers defend securities action

Client(s) Oclaro, Inc., Avanex Corporation, Paul Smith, Giovanni Barbarossa, Jaime Thayer, Mark Weinswig

Jones Day represents Avanex Corporation, and certain of its directors, officers, and employees, in a shareholder action brought in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleging that they made materially misleading statements regarding Avanex's business, prospects, and the departure of its chief executive officer.

Badihian v. Avanex Corporation, No. BC 407722 (L.A. County Super Ct. filed Feb. 13, 2009)