Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Represented consultant of cannabis licensee in defense of claims brought in federal court by licensee’s employee alleging fraud and misrepresentation in his employment agreement and claiming ownership interest in cannabis business. Obtained dismissal of claims at pleading stage.
Defended retail cannabis location in dispute with landlord over option agreement for sale of interest in cannabis location. Obtained dismissal of claims at pleading stage.
Represented many retail and producer-processor cannabis licensees in actions brought by Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board before the Office of Administrative Hearings in defense of administrative notices of violation relating to matters including traceability violations, testing violations, misrepresentation violations, true-party-in-interest violations, and pesticide violations.
Represented cannabis retailer in purchase of retail licenses and locations.
Assists plan sponsors with their cafeteria plans and component benefit programs, including assisting with health FSA, DCAP, and HSA components.
Advises plan sponsors about cafeteria plan administration and applicable legal requirements, including determining reimbursable medical and dependent care expenses, responding to election change requests, and nondiscrimination rules.
Assist plan sponsors with their cafeteria plans, health FSAs, DCAPs, and HSAs. Prepare cafeteria plan documents that include health FSAs, DCAPs, and HSAs. Advise plan sponsors with respect to the administration of these plans and the applicable legal requirements, including election changes, grace periods, nondiscrimination rules, COBRA coverage, and determining reimbursable medical and dependent care expenses.
Represented client in a state court action asserting claims under state common law and state and federal antidiscrimination statutes, prevailing on a motion for summary judgment that resulted in the dismissal of all claims.
Represented hydroelectric turbine manufacturer in federal court against claims for product liability and resulting delay. After developing defenses with engineering and construction delay experts, obtained a favorable resolution for the client.