Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Analyzed various state taxes, including sales, excise, property, and business and occupations taxes, and their application to tribes and non-tribal enterprises doing business in Indian country in order to advise on optimal structures for tribal and non-tribal enterprises in Indian country.
Assisted cannabis-related clients in obtaining intellectual property protection consistent with the differing standards of state and federal law.
Represented international energy company in defending against claims arising from CERCLA, RCRA, and other federal and state law claims based on historic operations of the company’s former subsidiary in California.
Represented contract manufacturer in sale of business operation.
Prepared property tax exemption applications on behalf of tribes.
Protected a maker of t-shirts and other apparel from infringing activity by two competitors.
Represented international energy company in defending against federal and state law claims, including MTCA, based on historic gas station operations in Washington.
Represented physician in sale of medical practice and lease of related real estate.
Drafted an amicus curiae brief on behalf of a non-profit tribal organization in Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians v. Riverside County.