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I have a varied media law, employment law, banking and real estate practice.  I have represented the media, both broadcast and print, in numerous defamation cases in Washington and Idaho state courts and handles cases involving access to public records and courtroom proceedings in state and federal courts.  I regularly advise media clients concerning pre-publication review of news stories and access issues, bringing to the table practical experience as a former newspaper reporter. I have participated in acquisitions of both print and broadcast companies. I have also represented various financial institutions concerning loan documentation, loan workouts, and bankruptcy proceedings and handles retail and commercial leasing matters for a variety of clients, including retail shopping centers. I have argued numerous cases before the Washington State Supreme Court and the Idaho Supreme Court involving such issues as prior restraint, defamation, access to court, police and school records, and access to court proceedings. I have handled precedent-setting cases at the appellate level on access to preliminary hearings, access to juvenile proceedings, the opinion defense in defamation cases, and prior restraint. I regularly advise businesses concerning employment issues and has handled employment discrimination claims before the State Human Rights Commissions and in court and arbitration proceedings.Highlights/Achievements:      education and media conferencesWorks Authored:Representative Cases:

Practices Areas

Employment and labor

Language

English

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