Representative Cases:

Trademark:
Obtained permanent injunction after trial for Oregon wireless company in a trademark infringement action against national wireless firm.

Fraud / Breach of Fiduciary Duty:
Co-lead counsel in two jury trials in California (one on fraud and one on fiduciary duty and damages) for owners of major clothing manufacturer against partners. Following a jury verdict on fraud, the case settled in favor of clients for more than $250 million in stock and cash.

Fraud / Oregon Securities Fraud / ERISA:
Successfully defended one of the major targets of numerous lawsuits, seeking $500 million against borrowers, accountants and lawyers in connection with collapse of a large pension advising firm; settled favorably with primary payment from insurance carriers.

Oregon Securities Fraud:
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of individual sued for $25 million under control person fraud provisions of Oregon Securities Act.

Corporate Insider Fraud / Breach of Fiduciary Duty:
Successfully represented liquidating trust of bankrupt Oregon fiber optic cable company in lawsuit against founder/former CEO and accountants.

Directors / Officers Liability:
Defended corporate officers of NBA team and arena accused of conflict of interest and participation in fraudulent conveyances.

Insurance Coverage / Corporate Indemnification:
In several recent matters, successfully obtained tens of millions of dollars of insurance coverage under disputed D&O policies, obtained $3 million policy limit contribution from professional liability carrier in connection with major construction project, obtained policy limits settlement in a lawsuit against insurance carrier involving in-house counsel malpractice coverage and won two arbitrations establishing advancement rights (worth more than $5 million) for attorney's fees under Delaware indemnification law.

Patents:
Obtained a $1.2 million jury verdict on behalf of software developer in college application systems industry against competitor for patent infringement. Successfully represented inventor of ammunition/firearm advancements in large patent/breach of contract lawsuit. Successfully prosecuted infringement case on behalf of knife manufacturer.

Trade Secret:
Successfully represented aircraft company in trade secret dispute; and successfully defended major California software companies in several trade secret cases, which ended with dismissals without payment to plaintiffs.

Trade Duress:
Obtained $8 million settlement on eve of trial on behalf of home exercise manufacturer against a national competitor.

False Advertising:
Obtained $18.5 million settlement on eve of trial on behalf of home exercise manufacturer against a national competitor.

Breach of Contract / Covenant of Good Faith:
Obtained a $15.4 million jury verdict, including punitive damages, on behalf of Oregon saw mill against major timber/pulp company.

Breach of Contract / Energy Law:
Represented major California utility in challenge to $250 million long-term energy contract for Oregon electricity.

Professional Liability:
Represented law firm in defense of malpractice case arising out of $28 million tender offer for Oregon company.

Malicious Prosecution:
Successfully defended major Oregon high-tech company sued in California for malicious prosecution arising out of major patent lawsuit.

Employment Litigation:
Successfully litigated wrongful termination case on behalf of fired CEO, which ended in substantial severance payment and a public statement that CEO was fired "without cause".

Bioethics:
Successfully defended class action over informed consent in medical research.