The firm advised Classic Homes in its purchase of high-end furniture and upholstery manufacturer Braxton Culler, Inc. As part of the acquisition, the firm also handled real estate transactions concerning Braxton Culler’s 410,000 square foot plant and 28,000 square foot showroom in North Carolina.
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Heath Steinbeck advises Spin Products in sale to Tank Holding
The firm represented Spin Products, a California-based manufacturer of custom molded products, in its acquisition by Tank Holding, North America’s largest rotational molder.
Heath Steinbeck represents Digital West in its sale to Wave Broadband
The firm advised Digital West Holdings, a San Luis Obispo telecommunications company on its sale to Wave Broadband, a cable, internet, and telephone provider serving California and Oregon.
Heath Steinbeck prevails in New York on matter of first impression under Federal Arbitration Act
The firm recently defeated a petition brought under the Federal Arbitration Act to compel testimony of a California witness in an arbitration seated in New York. The dispute involved a matter of first impression in the Second Circuit as to whether a witness could be compelled under the Federal Arbitration Act to provide video testimony in California in a proceeding taking place in New York.
Heath Steinbeck obtains summary judgment for restaurant group
The firm obtained summary judgment on all claims in the San Bernardino Superior Court for its clients, an international restaurant, retail, and wholesale industrial baking company in a negligence lawsuit brought by a former employee. Prior to filing the motion, the firm obtained key material admissions, as well as sanctions for discovery abuse. In its motion, Heath Steinbeck argued that its client was a special employer of a temporary worker hired through a staffing agency, successfully invoking the doctrine of workers’ compensation exclusivity defense as a matter of law.
Uyen Nguyen participates on panel discussing business interruption claims in the COVID-19 era
Firm attorney Uyen Nguyen participated on a panel discussing COVID-19 and business interruption insurance claims at her alma mater, Loyola Law School. The panel was moderated by Professor John Nockleby, with co-panelists Robert Shapiro, Thomas Johnston, and Rob Ammons. A link to the discussion is here.
Heath Steinbeck represents Iron Triangle Brewing Company in the sale of its assets to Fermented Sciences
The firm advised Los Angeles-based craft brewery Iron Triangle Brewing Company in its sale of assets to Ojai-based Fermented Sciences, Inc., a leading regional brewer of botanical beverages.
Nuzayra Haque named to 2020 Super Lawyers list of ‘Rising Stars’
Firm attorney Nuzayra Haque has been named in the 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list of ‘Rising Stars,’ a legal industry recognition awarded to only 2.5% of all lawyers in Los Angeles. Nuzayra was listed within the intellectual property section, making it the fourth year in a row that she has been recognized for her accomplishments advising clients in trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters.
Heath Steinbeck represents Royal Truck Body in its sale to Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR)
The firm advised Royal Truck Body, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of service truck bodies and accessories, in its sale to strategic buyer Spartan Motors, Inc. Spartan is the North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing and assembly for the commercial and retail vehicle industries.
Heath Steinbeck represents Artisan Vehicle Systems, Inc. in its sale of equity to Sandvik Mining and Construction B.V.
The firm recently advised Artisan Vehicle Systems, Inc., as co-counsel with Sheppard, Mullen, Richter & Hampton, LLP, in Artisan’s sale of equity to Sandvik Mining and Construction B.V., a global leader in mining and excavation. Artisan will be a business unit in Sandvik’s Load and Haul division within Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology.
