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Client Collaborations

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Fuel Tax Compacts

Drafted related fuel tax ordinances and advised on implementation.

Expert Witness

Court-appointed expert witness in two international software-licensing disputes.

Arbitrations & Administrative Hearings

For public and private employers, arbitrated grievance disputes involving discharges, lesser forms of discipline, unsatisfactory work performance, contract violations, duties and assignments, and wages and benefits. Public sector work includes interest arbitrations. Handled numerous unfair labor practice proceeding for public and private employers, involving issues such as arbitrability, deferral, blocking charges, interference, discrimination, bad faith bargaining, unilateral changes, and contract violations.

Environmental

Negotiate with state agencies for resolution of historic contractual obligation related to off-shore leaseholds.

Business & Corporate

Negotiated and drafted contract manufacturing agreements and assisted with acquisition of various brands.

Fuel Tax Compacts

Played a leading role in drafting the amicus curiae brief submitted on behalf of 15 tribes in Automotive United Trades Organization v. State of Washington (2015). In a 9-0 decision, the Supreme Court of Washington upheld the constitutionality of tribal-state fuel tax compacts.

Construction Disputes

Walsh Construction Co. v. Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Co. Filed successful amicus curiae briefs for Associated General Contractors and others before Oregon Supreme Court to clarify important ruling on Oregon’s anti-indemnification statute governing construction contracts. (2005)

Union Organizing & Strikes

Believing that prevention is best, counseled employers and prepared and presented numerous workshops on remaining union-free even before the union starts organizing. Counseled and represented employers in union organizing efforts in the public and private sectors.

Environmental

Represented manufacturing client in OSHA administrative action stemming from alleged deficiencies in lock-out /tag-out procedures and protocols. Resulted in a negotiated settlement.

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