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Bilingual (English and Spanish) on-site and virtual training, seminars, webinars, and presentations regarding various employment laws and requirements, including anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, anti-retaliation, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Obtained summary judgment in a quiet title action related to the enforceability of a deed of trust. The trial court’s decision was upheld on appeal.
Fuel Distribution Counsel. Ongoing counsel to primary fuel suppliers of the Pacific Northwest on local and state legislative matters.
Obtained jury verdict in favor of university in Multnomah County Court lawsuit brought by former student asserting claims potentially infringing on institution’s discretion in academic matters.
After the successful defense of a lender liability lawsuit in which the plaintiff sought a multimillion-dollar recovery, Dick Rasmussen, executive vice president and general counsel for West Coast Bank, wrote an e-mail: "Denny is a staunch advocate who is always well prepared. * * * We can rest easy knowing Denny has our bank's best interests in mind."
Represented local manufacturer in pursuing patent infringement claims regarding light-emitting diode technology against the federal government in the United States Court of Federal Claims pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1498.
Kept state-court receiver in place to preserve creditor client's collateral during a Chapter 11 case. Objected to the debtor in possession’s cash collateral motion to make repairs, due to no adequate protection or business justification. Obtained documents by subpoena and deposed the debtor’s principal and appraiser. After an evidentiary hearing, the court denied the motion and granted relief from stay instead. The bankruptcy case converted to Chapter 7, and creditor foreclosed.
Represented Entranco, Inc. in its Chapter 11 reorganization and court approved sale of its business.
Obtained jury verdict in favor of university in Multnomah County Court lawsuit brought by former student asserting breach of contract claims following dismissal from program for academic reasons.