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Dechert Appoints Douglas Fleming and Jay Bhimani as Co-Chairs of Product Liability and Mass Torts Practice, Enhancing Nationwide Litigation Leadership

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New York, NY – Dechert, a global law firm, announced the appointment of Douglas Fleming and Jay Bhimani as co-chairs of their product liability and mass torts practice. This move provides the firm with bi-coastal leadership, with Fleming based in New York and Bhimani in Los Angeles. According to Dechert co-chair Mark Thierfelder, Fleming and Bhimani are well-suited to lead the national team in advising clients on navigating high-stakes litigation. This includes complex product liability and toxic tort cases, consumer class actions, and litigations brought by government plaintiffs. The firm’s product liability and mass torts … Read more

Beware of Scammers Impersonating Officials: Douglas County Residents Fall Victim to Jury Duty Scam

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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has issued a warning to Colorado residents about a scam involving individuals posing as DCSO officials. This scam specifically targets older citizens, many of whom have fallen victim to losing thousands of dollars. The scammers contact their targets and claim that fines and fees are owed for missing jury service and other civil services. They often use the names of DCSO staff and deputies to make their fraudulent calls. In response to this scam, DCSO emphasizes that they will never request payment for fines related … Read more