Out Of Court Resolution Of Disputes Results

Corporate Deadlock; Involuntary Dissolution; Out-Of-Court Resolution and Sale of Business.

In dispute among 50% shareholders, defense of involuntary liquidation action; negotiate out-of-court settlement and agreement for sale of business.

Corporate Shareholder Dispute–Corporate Board and Shareholder Meetings With Contending Shareholders

Served as independent corporate counsel for corporation in connection with dispute between 50% shareholders following death of a shareholder. Advised on governance matters and conduct of contentious shareholders and directors meeting.

Medical Device Company – Minority Owner Challenge to Limited Liability Company Reorganization Based on Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Self-Dealing

Represented medical device company in connection with dispute between multiple ownership factions regarding business reorganization involving multiple limited liability companies. Advised in connection with governance issues and secured counsel through D&O insurance.

Buy-Out Of Minority Owners Of Family Corporation

Represented minority owners of family corporation in negotiating buy-out under circumstances when minority claimed unfair treatment by controlling insider shareholders.

California Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA)

Defense of beverage seller against CLRA demands; avoid lawsuit; negotiate of out-of-court resolution.

Long-Term Supply Agreement–Out Of Court Dispute Resolution

Assist food manufacturer with out-of-court negotiations, interpretation, and enforcement of a thirty-year supply agreement involving supply of electrical power, steam, and chilled water by a co-generation facility