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Represented a corporation in the acquisition of software and other intellectual property rights from a dissolving competitor. Read More

Counseled a large manufacturer on issues concerning the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act with respect to its business operations in the Far East. Read More

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. Read More

Defended corporation in class action case alleging false advertising and seeking $70 million in damages, plus injunctive relief. Successfully settled the case with a nominal payment. Work also involved arbitrating a $3.8 million attorney fee demand and achieving an arbitration award substantially exonerating our client. Read More

Represented limited liability company pursuing multi-million dollar claims in arbitration for breach of contract against 27 parties. Issues included legality of contract termination payments, alleged unconscionability, unfair business practices and restraint of trade. Following a 30-day arbitration hearing that included exchanging tens of thousands of documents, 30 percipient witnesses, five retained experts, over 1000 exhibits, and more than 500 pages of post-hearing briefing, the arbitrator concluded that our client was the prevailing party, and awarded substantial damages, plus attorneys’ fees and costs. Read More

Prosecute state securities and common law fraud claims on behalf of claimants seeking recovery of approximately $20 million from California Finance Lender that failed to disclose material information regarding its real estate investment portfolio. Clients obtained a favorable settlement following extensive discovery, and after the finance lender filed for bankruptcy protection. Read More

Arbitrated value of Bay 101 Casino, located in San Jose, California pursuant to buy-sell agreement on behalf of client with substantial ownership interest in Casino. Assisted client in obtaining State Gambling Control Commission approval of stock sale and licensing of client to receive sale proceeds. Read More