Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Successfully defended a national bank against lawsuit alleging that bank aided and abetted controlling owner of corporation in perpetuating a Ponzi scheme. Prevailed on the dual grounds that plaintiff failed to show actual knowledge and that the suit was barred due to the owner’s illegal acts by the doctrine of in pari delicto.
In re Badger Mountain Irrigation District Bondholder Litigation. This case began when a bankrupt irrigation district brought a claim against the underwriting firm that handled its municipal bond offering. We succeeded in dismissing all claims brought by the district against the underwriter in state court, and then we defended against the bondholders’ claims in a federal court class action, which was resolved in a settlement.
Represented private employer through Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) complaint asserting claims of disability-related discrimination and retaliation under Oregon law and the ADA, including favorably resolving complaint through BOLI’s conciliation process.
Represented institutional lender in real estate secured loan involving more than 20 properties in several states, requiring extensive title review and preparation of multiple security instruments.
Counseled a large family-owned winery related to a $275 million asset based revolving facility and $140 million of term loans from farm credit lender
Reviewed cannabis company website, product descriptions, and labels for compliance with Washington State law and potential U.S. Food & Drug Administration compliance issues.
Counseled a Michigan tribe on entering lease with a commercial cannabis tenant on the tribe’s lands, including handling negotiations with the state, revisions to tribal code, lease review, and other compliance issues.
Contributing to a large existing portfolio on inkjet controllers and waveforms.