Tapping

Lyft Amplifies Global Reach with €175 Million Acquisition of FreeNow, Tapping into European Ride-Hailing Market

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Berlin, Germany — Lyft has completed the acquisition of German-based Intelligent Apps GmbH, the operator of the FreeNow taxi and ride-hailing service, in a deal valued at €175 million. This significant move marks Lyft’s entry into the European market, allowing it to tap into a ride-sharing sector that encompasses multiple countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, France, Italy, Greece, Poland, and Spain. The transaction, which was facilitated by law firms Baker & McKenzie and Abreu Advogados, involved extensive legal support covering various areas including corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property rights. … Read more

Houston District Attorney’s Surprising Move: Tapping State GOP Lawyer to Investigate Lina Hidalgo’s Office Sparks Controversy

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – The hiring of a lawyer with ties to the state’s Republican Party by Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has raised questions and sparked controversy. Ogg’s decision to enlist a state GOP lawyer for an investigation into the office of County Judge Lina Hidalgo has led to speculation about political motivations and potential conflicts of interest. The move by Ogg, a Democrat, to hire Mary Nan Huffman, who has previously run for multiple Republican positions, has drawn criticism from those who question the impartiality of the investigation. Hidalgo, also a Democrat, oversees … Read more