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Hylands Law Firm Bolsters Shanghai Team with Elite Antitrust Experts Adrian Emch and Lyu Qing

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Shanghai, China – In a strategic move to enhance its competition practice, Hylands Law Firm has brought aboard Adrian Emch and Lyu Qing from Hogan Lovells. Emch assumes the role of senior counsel, while Lyu takes on the position of partner at the firm’s Shanghai office. Adrian Emch has a robust background in antitrust and competition law, having dedicated 15 years to Hogan Lovells. Previously, he led the firm’s antitrust and competition team in Beijing. His expertise spans various sectors, including international trade and investment, where he provides counsel to both local and global clients … Read more

Uber Accuses Philadelphia Law Firm of Fraudulent Claims Scheme to Score Millions in Payouts

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Uber is taking legal action against a personal injury law firm in an effort to combat what it describes as a fraudulent scheme to manipulate car accident claims for hefty payouts. The company’s complaint accused Simon & Simon PC, led by attorney Marc I. Simon, of orchestrating a conspiracy that involved several medical providers to inflate the value of personal injury cases. According to the lawsuit filed in federal court on Thursday, the law firm allegedly directed clients involved in minor vehicular incidents to seek emergency room treatment days or weeks after … Read more

9th Circuit Weighs Potential New Trial for Semiconductor Firm Amid Controversial Jury Instruction Errors

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San Jose, California — A panel from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals convened on Friday to deliberate on the possibility of a new trial in a significant trade secrets misappropriation case. This trial had resulted in a $40 million verdict against a semiconductor manufacturer, following claims of critical errors in jury instructions by the magistrate judge overseeing the case. During the hearing, two judges expressed concerns regarding the mistakes made during the trial process. The discussion highlighted a crucial dilemma: whether to proceed with an order for a new trial or to uphold … Read more

Marketing Firm Stands Firm Against Racketeering Allegations, Promises Robust Defense

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Los Angeles, Calif. — Counsel representing a marketing firm in Los Angeles has refuted allegations of racketeering brought forth by an attorney. The plaintiff claims the company provided him with over 500 fraudulent mass tort leads. In a recent statement, the firm’s attorney expressed confidence in their defense and readiness to challenge the accusations. Douglas B. Vanderpool, an attorney at the Vanderpool Law Firm, asserted that the lawsuit lacks substance and that they are prepared to defend their position vigorously should the situation advance to trial. Vanderpool emphasized that their initial motion outlines why they … Read more