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Negotiated an initial contract for a private, nonprofit employer.
Defended sellers of aerospace manufacturing company in post-acquisition dispute about value of company’s inventory and its impact on purchase price. Lead counsel in arbitration hearing, after which the arbitrator found in our clients’ favor and dismissed buyer’s $5 million claim for damages with prejudice.
Defended marketing, research, mortgage, and retail businesses in consumer protection litigation, including alleged violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Unfair Trade Practices Act, Electronic Funds Transfer Act, and common tort and contract claims.
Represented Oregon-based manufacturer in connection with $20 million mezzanine financing.
Successful defense of brokerage firm against $1.5 million raiding claim. After one week of arbitration, claimant rested, and the panel granted brokerage firm’s motions dismissing all claims.
Represented securities broker-dealer in appeal from order denying motion to compel arbitration. Court of Appeals reversed and directed trial court to compel arbitration. Citigroup Smith Barney v. Henderson, 241 Or App 65 (2011)
Conducted full payroll and policy audit for growing construction company, identifying and mitigating considerable potential liability.
Represent private employers before the NLRB in response to allegations regarding unilateral change(s), duty to bargain, and employee discipline and termination.
Investigated and developed mass action based on securities claims arising out of Aequitas scandal.