SECURITIES LITIGATION

Represented public company against prime broker in market manipulation case arising from intentional naked short selling of company’s stock.  Obtained favorable $20 million settlement on the eve of trial.

Represented officers and directors of biotech start-up accused of control person liability under Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act. Obtained walk-away settlement after filing motion for summary judgment.

REAL ESTATE LITIGATION

Represented real estate developer in asserting construction delay and defect claims against general contractor and various subcontractors related to the construction of a 170-unit apartment complex in Silicon Valley. Obtained favorable $7.5 million settlement during the two-month trial.

Represented commercial property owners in judicial reference proceeding against a national retailer related to the retailer’s efforts to terminate a commercial lease by claiming that certain approval contingencies had not been met. Obtained favorable ruling after four-day evidentiary hearing and then obtained favorable post-trial settlement.

Represented real estate developer in asserting fraud and contract claims against former tenant of an East Bay hotel, including claims for millions of dollars in property damages caused by third-party vandals. Obtained favorable settlement on the eve of trial.

Represented Silicon Valley multifamily property owner in defending claims related to $110 million purchase and sale contract. Obtained favorable settlement that allowed the property to remain in the family’s hands.

Represented tech start-up in lawsuit against landlord regarding whether the relevant San Francisco zoning ordinance voided the parties’ commercial lease. Obtained favorable walk-away settlement shortly after serving discovery.

Represented residential landlord in class action regarding whether certain provisions in residential leases were unlawful. Obtained favorable settlement after the trial court sustained in substantial part the landlord’s demurrer.

Represented homeowners’ association in dispute with a member regarding unpaid annual dues and special assessments. Obtained favorable settlement shortly after filing complaint.

OTHER LITIGATION

Represented orthodontist in defamation action against competitor based on social media post. Obtained favorable settlement on the eve of trial.

Represented real estate broker in defamation action and related arbitration against “Doe” defendants based on social media posts. Obtained favorable result with all defamatory posts removed by the websites.