Source: http://www.markowitzherbold.com/practice-areas/Securities
Timestamp: 2019-04-19 04:15:41+00:00

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In the wake of the well-publicized bank and securities scandals, securities regulations are more complicated than ever. Our experienced team knows how to wade through the layers of financial obfuscation and regulatory bureaucracy to represent clients – both plaintiffs and defendants - in these cases. We effectively handle securities matters before judges, juries, and private arbitration panels. We have also guided clients to efficient settlements that have saved millions in fees and business disruption.
Barlean v. Black & Company, Inc.
Represented broker against claims for securities fraud. Settled prior to trial.
Perrin v. Perkins Coie and Advanced Surfaces, Inc.
Defended manufacturer of healthcare products against Washington state securities fraud claims arising from investment of international distributor. Case successfully settled following summary judgment motions.
Oversee.net, et al. v. Howard Nelson Brady, Jr.
Defended claims for breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, unjust enrichment, interference with business relationship, federal racketeering, Oregon state racketeering and violation of Oregon securities laws. Successfully settled the case in favor of our client.
Represented college in claims for state and federal securities fraud against brokers arising from misrepresentations made to induce the college's investment in waste-oil recycling business. Judgment for $1.46 million in favor of college.
Represented Oregon Mutual Insurance Company (OMI) in a securities fraud case against New York-based registered investment advisor and broker dealer. The investment advisor and broker dealer purchased a portfolio of preferred utility stocks on OMI's account and traded stocks in and out of the portfolio for a period of time. The advisor and broker dealer failed to disclose that the trades were not being reported to the open market and that the purchase prices were substantially higher than reasonable market prices at the time. The matters were successfully resolved with mediation and OMI was made whole for losses to the portfolio.
Represented former FLIR Systems officer in securities class action and SEC investigation.
Represented investment capital fund in defense against claims of fraud, securities fraud and breach of fiduciary duty brought by an entrepreneur. Settled prior to trial.
Barrister Realty Partners v. Agbanc.Ltd.
Represented promoter of cattle breeding program against claims for securities fraud. Settled after new trial granted as sanction following verdict for plaintiffs.
Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon v. Strategic Wealth Management, Inc., et al.
Defended investment advisor against securities fraud claims for $57 million plus punitive damages. Successfully moved court to compel arbitration before the AAA. Tried case to judgment and prevailed on the merits of each claim. Obtained award against plaintiff for more than $1.7 million in costs and attorney's fees for the defendants.
Go v. Sasquatch Capital LLC, et al.
Represented large Northwest law firm against $400 million claims for securities fraud, aider and abetter liability and professional malpractice in multiple law suits including class actions. Settled prior to trial.
Guenther v. Pacific Telecom, Inc.
Represented shareholder in derivative action of misconduct and corporate securities fraud. Settled prior to trial.
Co-counseled with Venable LLP to defend trustee of mortgage backed securities trust in federal trial over distribution of escrow funds. Complete defense verdict against all claims, along with award of attorney fees and costs.
The Pape' Group, Inc. v. Powdr Corp., Mt. Bachelor, Inc.
Represented owners of ski resort in lawsuits filed against them by former officer and shareholder for breach of fiduciary duty and violations of securities laws. Settled prior to trial.

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