Represented company in claim against its prior controlling shareholder based on his breach of non-complete covenant contained in purchase and sale agreement.

Represented company in claim against its prior controlling shareholder based on his breach of non-complete covenant contained in purchase and sale agreement. Read More

Represented co-owners of business in a dispute involving allegations of defalcation, breach of fiduciary duty, and overall mismanagement of the company's affairs. Succeeded in negotiating a resolution to clients' satisfaction prior to initiating lawsuit.

Represented co-owners of business in a dispute involving allegations of defalcation, breach of fiduciary duty, and overall mismanagement of the company’s affairs. Succeeded in negotiating a resolution to clients’ satisfaction prior to initiating lawsuit. Read More

Represented flooring distributor in dispute with manufacturer concerning parties' performance under distributor agreement

Represented flooring distributor in dispute with manufacturer concerning parties’ performance under distributor agreement. Negotiated favorable settlement following extensive discovery, which included multiple out-of-state depositions. Read More

Represented minority shareholders in action seeking involuntary dissolution of corporation based on alleged misfeasance by controlling shareholder.

Represented minority shareholders in action seeking involuntary dissolution of corporation based on alleged misfeasance by controlling shareholder. Obtained fair value for clients’ ownership interest through settlement after controlling shareholder sought buy-out under Section 2000 of the Corporations Code. Read More

Defended mining operator against claims brought by air quality management district seeking civil penalties exceeding $91 million for alleged violations of state and local air quality laws.

Defended mining operator against claims brought by air quality management district seeking civil penalties exceeding $91 million for alleged violations of state and local air quality laws. After taking or defending over 30 depositions and defeating the district’s motion for summary adjudication regarding our clients’ civil rights cross-complaint, the parties agreed to a mutual release of claims. Our client paid nothing as part of the settlement. Read More

Represented division of Fortune 500 corporation in defending against lawsuit seeking over $20 million brought under California Franchise Investment Law. Obtained highly favorable settlement prior to trial.

Represented division of Fortune 500 corporation in defending against lawsuit seeking over $20 million brought under California Franchise Investment Law. Obtained highly favorable settlement prior to trial. Read More

Representation of Fortune 100 corporation in obtaining pleading-stage dismissal of putative class action seeking injunctive relief and damages under Consumer Legal Remedies Act for alleged misleading advertising.

Representation of Fortune 100 corporation in obtaining pleading-stage dismissal of putative class action seeking injunctive relief and damages under Consumer Legal Remedies Act for alleged misleading advertising. Read More

Represented developer in claims against seller in excess of $46 million

Represented developer in claims against seller in excess of $46 million related to purchase and sale contract with “put right.” Issues involved contract interpretation, sufficiency of wetlands permit delivered, and mitigation required for wetlands and endangered species, and an understanding of the processes and requirements of various agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Read More

Represented international corporation in federal court

Represented international corporation in federal court defending against claims of breach of fiduciary duty and challenges to corporate management and ownership. Discovery and case preparation included international procedures and significant use of translators. Read More

Defended one shareholder and director in derivative action brought by other shareholder and director alleging breaches of fiduciary duty, fraud and mismanagement. Case won through summary adjudication and settlement of remaining portions of the case.

Defended one shareholder and director in derivative action brought by other shareholder and director alleging breaches of fiduciary duty, fraud and mismanagement. Case won through summary adjudication and settlement of remaining portions of the case. Read More
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