Our lawyers have successfully represented companies and individuals in a wide variety of business disputes and other civil matters, including matters involving breach of contract, business torts, and shareholder disputes.
Representation of Seattle pharmaceutical company CTI Biopharma in breach of contract and negligence action against its Medicare consultant; obtained $12 million settlement on behalf of client.
Major financial institution in Delaware litigation involving the sale of consumer credit card company. Won summary judgment in excess of $90 million and a $25 million verdict after trial.
Fortune 50 pharmaceutical company in separate enforcement actions brought by Washington State Attorney General relating to the marketing and sale of medical devices and opioids.
International consulting firm in litigation involving Oregon’s failed implementation of its healthcare exchange pursuant to the Affordable Care Act. The case was resolved with no liability on the client’s part.
Representation of pipeline company (a joint venture of publicly traded energy companies) in $500 million business interruption litigation brought by oil refinery arising out of major gasoline leak and fire causing closure of pipeline.
Publicly-traded online travel agency in pending federal antitrust litigation brought by competitor alleging use of algorithms on website to harm competitors.
Representation of art collector in litigation over ownership of original Andy Warhol paintings known as the "Athlete Series".
Representation of Expedia, Inc. in action brought by national commercial brokerage firm for commissions allegedly due on the acquisition of the company’s campus in Seattle; we obtained a dismissal of the complaint at the pleading stage.
CEO of commercial real estate company in nationwide securities class action alleging fraud in the sale of tenant-in-common interests in commercial real estate and related debt offerings.
Fortune 500 manufacturing company in class action seeking damages for alleged air pollution.
Owner and founder of a major chain of hotels in the Western U.S. in a lawsuit against the State of Oregon alleging that the State had maliciously prosecuted him on baseless criminal charges in retaliation for his political activities. We won a substantial monetary award for the client.
Corporation in federal court claims of false advertising under the Lanham Act, trade libel, commercial disparagement, civil conspiracy, and intentional interference with prospective economic relations. We prevailed at summary judgment on all claims.
Representation of David Copperfield and David Copperfield Disappearing Act, Inc. in breach of contract litigation following cancellation of Southeast Asia Tour.
