Seasoned litigator Sean R. O’Brien recently launched O’Brien LLP, a litigation firm with extensive experience in, and a special focus on, the hedge fund industry and hedge fund related disputes.  O’Brien LLP’s attorneys prevailed this year in a jury trial in Texas State Court on behalf of an affiliate of Touradji Capital Management, LP, recovering over $3 million dollars in damages and attorneys’ fees, and obtaining a judgment of dismissal of all claims asserted against its client.  For a discussion of a related matter, see “New York State Supreme Court Dismisses Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress Claim in Suit by Former Employees Against Hedge Fund Manager Touradji Capital,” Hedge Fund Law Report, Vol. 3, No. 23 (Jun. 11, 2010).  O’Brien LLP’s attorneys also recently resolved an insider trading lawsuit brought by the Securities Exchange Commission against Trivium Capital Management, LP, with a complete dismissal of the action.  In addition, the firm’s attorneys have represented firms in criminal and civil trade secret disputes, including the successful representation of the energy risk manager of Amaranth Advisors following its dissolution.  For analysis by O’Brien LLP attorneys, see “Portability and Protection of Hedge Fund Investment Track Records,” above, in this issue of Hedge Fund Law Report.