Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Assisted privately held Widmer Brothers Brewing Company in a merger with Redhook Ale Brewery, Incorporated, in which Widmer shareholders received SEC-registered stock valued at $50 million.
Successfully resolved claims against nonprofit board members accused of defamation, misappropriation of funds, and improper removal of board member.
Prepare initial franchise disclosure document and related agreements for a new tourism marketing franchise system.
Lien foreclosure and contract dispute over development of commercial real estate high rise building. (Mehrer Drywall v. JTM Construction)
Prepared freedom to operate patent opinion to support entry of new business line in excess of $20 million.
Represented company and directors in shareholder class action arising out of merger. Azar v. Blount Int’l, Inc., No. 3:16-CV-0483-SI, 2019 WL 7372658, at *1 (D Or Dec. 31, 2019).
Handle franchise registration and sale compliance in all jurisdictions.
Contract and product defect claims arising from property development project. (West Coast Flooring v. HYDS)
Assisted with successful appeals on behalf of clients at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.