Client Collaborations

Represented numerous parties in navigating regulatory issues involving ownership of cannabis-related businesses, including the structuring, drafting, and vetting of documents with regulators to effect future transfer of ownership interests.

Summary judgment granted on claims of violation of Family and Medical Leave Act and wrongful discharge in violation of public policy on claims against national retail outlet.

Successful resolution of state court insurance coverage recovery action against multiple national and international insurers for a multinational manufacturer named as a potentially responsible party in the ongoing extensive Portland Harbor cleanup. As a part of that proceeding, obtained an antisuit injunction prohibiting insurers from continuing with a duplicative action brought by them in another state seeking a declaratory judgment of no coverage. Coverage was sought for the client under insurance policies of predecessor companies that had owned the client's current Portland facility within the Portland Harbor cleanup study area.

Represented equipment leasing company in claims for negligence arising out of construction accident. Settled at mediation with a complete dismissal of claims against client and reimbursement of 90% of expended attorneys’ fees and costs.

Barinaga, et al. v. Paulson Investment Company, Inc. and UBS PaineWebber, Inc., et al. This case was brought by an investor who engaged in “short-selling” stock. After a substantial share value drop, claimant alleged numerous claims, including that his loans of stock were investment contracts and thus constituted sales of securities in violation of state and federal securities laws. Claimant sought $52 million in damages, plus attorney fees. Four experts testified in support of claimant’s theory, but the three-member arbitration panel dismissed claimant’s claims in their entirety. The arbitrators also awarded our client UBS all its attorney fees incurred in defending the case.

Favorably resolved university employee’s lawsuit asserting claims under Title IX and negligence based on coworker’s allegedly harassing conduct.

Guided the co-founders of a new technology venture in the health care space through the corporate formation process, as well as locating and connecting them with appropriate regulatory counsel and compliance experts.

Counseled bank on a loan to tribal enterprise secured by specified tax revenues.

Assisted client in responding to regulatory inquiry regarding "true party of interest" matter. Successfully handled communication and factual background documentation, leading to "no-action" determination by agency.