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US-China Trade Talks: Limited Expectations for Breakthrough Ahead of Crucial Negotiations

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Washington, D.C. — Officials from the Trump administration are preparing to engage with a senior Chinese trade negotiator this week, although expectations for a significant breakthrough in the ongoing trade standoff remain low. Li Chenggang, China’s International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce, is set to meet with deputy-level U.S. officials during his visit to the capital. While the meeting is drawing attention, it is not considered a formal negotiation. Instead, Li sought the meeting independently, prompting skepticism among American officials about its potential outcomes. Observers suggest that the gathering will likely focus on … Read more

Jury Awards $100,000 in Legal Malpractice Case Against Celebrity Attorney Mark Geragos Amid Controversial Nike Negotiations

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Los Angeles, California — A jury has awarded $100,000 in damages in a malpractice case involving prominent attorney Mark Geragos, who was accused of conspiring with the now-imprisoned Michael Avenatti to undermine a client’s legal claims against Nike. The case centered around allegations that Geragos played a role in facilitating Avenatti’s illegal conduct at the expense of his client, Gary Franklin, a youth basketball coach. Geragos’ attorney, Sean Macias, argued that the jury concluded no harm was caused by Geragos’ actions. Macias maintained that the jury found Geragos did not contribute to any damage suffered … Read more