Artist and Designer Representation
A few of the amazing artists and designers and Companies we represent:
Animated Family Films
Bob Byerley
Bearbum: The World of Timba and Lula
ExcentriCity (TinTown)
Malcolm Bowling
Ritts Studios
Lynn Fogel
Kate McRostie DesignWorks, Inc.
Brenda Pinnick Designs
Sharla Fults
Washburn Art and Design
Kym Bowles
Michele Noiset
Check out their art at www.tjsconsulting.com or visit their own sites.
Music Law
A few of the talented musicians, bands, record labels and other music industry verterens to whom we have provided representation:
Five A.M.
All Hours
Right Side of the Tree
Sunland Records
Bill Silva Management
Chickentown Productions
Manufacturer/Retailer Representation
A few of our representative clients include:
gridMOB
Beautiful/Decay
Stringer's Gift Baskets
Vision Pack Brands
Wine Country Gift Baskets
Litigation
Won six-month trial in Morgantown representing State of West Virginia’s asbestos contaminated buildings against twelve defendants for cost of removal; most significantly, obtained first ever ruling that asbestos is hazardous as a matter of law, upheld on appeal by West Virginia Supreme Court.
With Bankruptcy counsel in Washington State, obtained precedential decision that Canadian homeowners with claims of fraud against seller of defective construction not limited to recovery from Bankruptcy assets.
With Minneapolis co-counsel, settled securities fraud federal court case against major insurance company in connection with investments in oil fields in China.
With national counsel, settled class action property nuisance case on behalf of residents against neighboring Ashland Petroleum.
Won jury trial verdict for wrongful termination of Louisiana distributor/franchisee of chemicals against Ecolab, a fortune 500 Company, leading to settlements for 11 other distributors nationwide.
Won jury verdict on liability of major architectural firm for failure to disclose
presence of asbestos in 15 story building.
Obtained, after initial denial, insurance coverage for Board of Directors of Multi Employer Pension fund in defense of claims of negligence when major Insurance company actuary negligently calculated benefits.
Obtained seven figure settlement of negligence claims against major insurance
company.
Obtained settlement on behalf of director in defense of ERISA claims against Board of Directors of Multi Employer Pension Fund, convinced Federal Court to enter Bar Order precluding challenges to settlement.
Successfully obtained insurance coverage after insurer denials of coverage in cases involving homeowners’ policies, professional liability policies, and general commercial liability policies.
After extensive motion practice in federal and state court, negotiated amicable resolution of an antitrust and unfair trade practices case against major utility company on behalf of inventor of small scale liquefier of natural gas for use in alternative fuel vehicles.
Successfully resolved real estate disputes including mold, negligent construction and fraud, and adverse possession matters.
CATEGORIES OF LITIGATION
Federal and State Court commercial litigation: antitrust action alternative fuel vehicles; securities fraud; RICO; insurance law; construction law; truth in lending; utilities regulation; limited partnerships; intellectual property disputes; multiparty alliances; franchise and dealer terminations; lease disputes; fraud; insurance coverage disputes; product distribution; qui tam actions; replevin and injunctions.
Property Damage Claims: Asbestos Cost of removal actions; real estate litigation involving mold, negligent construction and fraud, adverse possession; subrogation cases involving product failures, fires, floods, and collapses.
Consumer Fraud and Environmental Class Actions including air, water and soil pollution, regulatory compliance, chemical exposures and health issues.
Individual and consolidated personal injury, medical and legal malpractice, product liability & consumer fraud; fair labor act violations; elder abuse; pharmaceuticals and medical devices; civil rights defenses; municipal liability; first party coverage matters.
Employment litigation: ERISA denial of benefits and defense of trustee fiduciary breach claims; sexual harassment and abuse; age discrimination; breach of contracts; breach of non competes; whistleblower claims.
Intellectual Property
A sampling of a few of the intellectual property services we provide:
Trademark Registration
Copyright Registration
International protection of United States trademark and copyright registrations
Enforcement and defense of infringement allegations
Domain disputes
Business Transactional
Resolving franchise disputes, real estate including tenancy in common disputes, and commercial and residential leases, Amicable resolution of contract disputes in a variety of industries from software to art licensing; employment law; personal injury; property damage.
Drafting, negotiating and enforcing licensing agreements, recording agreements, publishing agreements, producer and mix engineer agreements, work for hire agreements, band member agreements, songwriter agreements, synch license agreements, distribution agreements; copyright and trademark filings and protection.
Representing small and start-up businesses providing advice and guidance with respect to employment agreements, business formation, employment policies and agreements, vendor agreements, collections and dispute resolution, identification, registration and exploitation of intellectual property assets.
Advising and drafting agreements on corporate formation, asset purchase and protection, licensing and sales, real estate leases, outside vendors, debt collection, investors, employment and regulatory matters.
Drafting software development agreements, hosting agreements and licensing agreements for a start-up education software company.
Drafting operating agreement, print and online advertising, and publishing agreements, and providing on-going corporate advice to a successfully growing magazine company.
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