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Represented buyer in multi-step sale transaction involving sale of equipment and leasehold interest of cannabis producer/processor, including an option agreement covering potential later purchase of cannabis license. Representation also included advice and guidance related to licensing status and ongoing regulatory enforcement action relating to license.
Defended retail chain through favorably resolved claims of sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
Resolved construction defect dispute on behalf of local transit authority without the need for engaging in a formal claim process.
Currently representing foreign licensor of intellectual property in prominent Silicon Valley Chapter 11 bankruptcy case and post-bankruptcy matters. Representation involves defense of license within bankruptcy case and ancillary litigation, negotiation with debtor and creditor committee regarding resolution of disputes, and potential purchase of estate assets by licensor.
In Re Barrett Business Services Securities Litigation. Tom represented a publicly traded company in defending a federal court class action securities fraud case, a state court shareholder derivative suit, and government investigations by the Department of Justice and SEC Enforcement Division. The claims arose from various allegations of accounting impropriety and insider trading that were successfully resolved.
Represented school district in lawsuit asserted by former student alleging claims under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (prohibiting sex discrimination in education programs) and negligence based on former employee’s allegedly harassing conduct.
Assisted a local company manufacturing and distributing products all over the world in negotiating and drafting various supplier, vendor, and sales agreements with global parties.
Counseled tribe on a $39 million construction loan facility for expansion of a gaming and hotel property.
Served as local Washington State counsel for buyer in complex, multimillion-dollar reserve takeover of publicly traded cannabis company. As local counsel, representation included handling of state specific due diligence and Washington specific representations and warrants from seller.