Bob Newell concentrates on complex commercial litigation, health care litigation and software litigation. His work includes securities, unfair competition, trade secrets, Uniform Commercial Code and litigation in federal and state courts. Bob has extensive trial experience and expertise in Oregon and federal procedure, and frequently speaks on Oregon legislation, litigating UCC cases, and other litigation topics before lawyers and industry groups.
Selected Experience
Viacom v. Hollywood Entertainment
Viacom, Inc.
Represented plaintiff in a multimillion-dollar misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition case.
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan v. Alta Bates Hospital
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan
Represented plaintiff against hospital in a claim for breach of contract involving a complicated service provision contract.
Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund v. AIG
AIG, Inc.
Represented defendant against charges of securities fraud resulting in favorable settlement.
Anesthesiologists Associated Inc. v. ProDX
Anesthesiologists Associated, Inc.
Represented plaintiff medical billing company against software developer for breach of contract and negligence. Jury verdict for plaintiff.
Black v. Arizala
Represented issuer in securities fraud claim arising out of FCC auction of licenses to mobile telephone company in Puerto Rico. Resulted in judgment for our client.
Pinda-Allen v. RBC Dain Rauscher
RBC Dain Rauscher
Represented defendant against a claim of wrongfully denied life insurance benefits under an ERISA plan. Case settled favorably for client.
FTC v. Whole Foods
Whole Foods
Represented third party competitor against disclosure of trade secrets.
Oregon Health & Science University v. Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Oregon Health & Science University
Represented OHSU in a lawsuit against Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a drug manufacturer, in a claim of breach of contract and various patent related issues.
Dryvit Systems
Numerous product liability and construction defect cases for the largest manufacturer of exterior insulation finishing systems (EIFS).