OVERVIEW
Jenner C. Tseng practices in the areas of employment litigation, commercial litigation, real estate litigation, intellectual property litigation, insurance brokerage litigation, insurance recovery, complex insurance disputes, and landlord/tenant disputes.
Jenner also regularly advises and assists clients in various non-litigation matters such as regulatory compliance, contract review and negotiation, and corporate governance.Jenner represents and advises a broad array of corporate and individual clients in the resolution of their complex business and employment disputes. Working quickly and efficiently, he develops cost-effective litigation strategies to attain favorable results for his clients. Jenner draws from several options, including law and motion practice, focused discovery, and alternative dispute resolution.
When trial is unavoidable, Jenner aggressively advocates, and has a track record of securing favorable jury verdicts, on behalf of his clients.
Trusted Counsel to Universities and Colleges
Universities and colleges are a significant focus of his more than 20 years of experience. He advises and represents major research universities, academic medical centers, and religious institutions. He helps institutions of higher learning navigate what can be especially challenging issues, including social media, Greek life, and sexual assault allegations.
These educational institutions regularly rely on his guidance in complying with federal and state regulations. Jenner also provides counsel and representation in most types of business transactions, including media rights agreements, intellectual property use agreements, and sports arena license agreements.
Jenner spent the majority of his childhood abroad, including in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. He earned his undergraduate degree in finance and management Information systems from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. While earning his Juris Doctor degree from UCLA School of Law, Jenner served as an associate editor of the Asian Pacific American Law Journal.
Jenner is conversant in Mandarin Chinese.
- University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law – J.D. 2002
- University of British Columbia – B.Com. 1999
Defense Verdict in Wrongful Termination Trial
Secured defense verdict in a jury trial on behalf of a Coachella Valley employer in a wrongful termination lawsuit where a former employee sought a jury award of $5 million in compensatory damages, plus an additional sum for punitive damages.
Hospital Prevails Against Physician Group in Unfair Competition Claims Trial
Secured defense verdict in a jury trial on behalf of Southern California area hospital in a lawsuit brought by a physician group for unfair competition and interference with economic advantage and seeking in excess of $6 million in damages.
Policyholder Obtains Full Insurance Coverage for Multimillion-Dollar Claim
Achieved a successful defense and full insurance coverage on behalf of policyholder client facing millions in liability from a construction accident against an insurer that initially denied coverage.
Coverage on E&O Policy Claims Secured
Litigated and secured tens of millions of insurance coverage under a tower of error and omissions insurance policies on behalf of publicly traded company involved in multi-state litigation.
Insurance Coverage Exclusion Appeal Sets New Precedent
Argued successfully on behalf of policyholder client before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal on the scope of the related acts exclusion often used by insurers to deny coverage, resulting in a published opinion.
UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES
License Agreements for Live Event Venues and Media Rights
Represented and advised university client in negotiating venue license agreements for concerts and nationally televised sporting events, as well as multi-year media rights agreements.
Sponsorship Agreements
Represented and advised university client in negotiating sponsorship deals with national brands.
Real Property Disputes
Litigated and resolved property disputes between regional university and neighboring communities.
Successful Appeal to Ruling on University’s Liability for Greek Community
Appealed successfully an unfavorable trial court ruling on the scope of a university’s duty of care and obtained a published opinion severely limiting university administrations’ liability for the extracurricular activities of the Greek community.
Fraternity Personal Injury Lawsuits Dismissed
Secured the dismissal of multiple lawsuits against a university involving claims of serious personal injuries by members and invitees of various fraternities.
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