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YK Law Announces Major Win: TESLA Agrees to Cough Up $1.5 Million to Settle Battery Problem Class Action Lawsuit 

YK Law LLP and Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP announce that on behalf of their clients, they have reached an agreement to settle Plaintiffs’ claims regarding Tesla’s  temporary limitation of maximum battery voltage in 1,743 Tesla Model S vehicles. Under the proposed settlement, Tesla will pay $1.5 million towards a common settlement fund, whereby payments of $625 will be…

YK Team Grieves the Loss of Jason Zhou

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a valued team member, Jason Zhou. He was a kind man and a good friend to many of us. Our team is incredibly thankful to have had the privilege to work alongside such a humble and hardworking man. His presence was a comfort, and his absence will be felt deeply. Each…

Free Webinar Hosted by YK Law LLP: All You Need to Know about SEC’s New Fundraising Rules

Join YK Law on March 11 for a free webinar as we review and discuss SEC’s New Fundraising Rules. The SEC’s final rule published in November 2020 “Facilitating Capital Formation and Expanding Investment Opportunities by Improving Access to Capital in Private Markets” is one of the most significant pieces of SEC rulemaking for private companies in the last twenty years. To understand…

YK Law Welcomes New Partner Christopher A. Muessel

YK Law LLP Welcomes Christopher A. Muessel as Head of the New Southeast Asia Practice YK Law LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher A. Muessel as a Partner, and Head of the firm’s new Southeast Asia (SEA) Practice. Mr. Muessel has in-country experience in Cambodia (1998-1999), where as a World Bank Counsel, he advised the Cambodian Government…

YK Law Welcomes New Partner Kresimir Peharda

YK Law LLP is pleased to welcome a new partner, Kresimir Peharda, and announce him as the head of the firm’s new Cannabis practice in California. Kresimir Peharda is a corporate and M&A attorney, and one of the leading cannabis deal attorneys in Los Angeles. His practice includes representing cultivators, manufacturers, processors and retailers, MSOs, private equity funds and public…

YK Law Welcomes Anthony C. Robinson as Head of New Latin America and Caribbean Practice

YK Law LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Christopher Robinson as Head of the firm’s Latin America and Caribbean Practice. Mr. Robinson’s appointment will enable YK Law’s clients to tap into the vast potential and opportunity of the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region. YK Law’s Latin America and Caribbean Practice is based in Panama City, Panamá,…

Yingke Participates in Cornell University’s Emerging Market Institution 10th Anniversary  

1. The Director of Cornell University’s Emerging Market Institution invited Yingke to give a lecture for Cornell Johnson MBA and Tech students. On Nov. 23th, 2020, The senior lecturer of Management and the director of Emerging Markets Institute, Lourdes S. Casanova invited Yingke to give a speech in her class for Cornell Johnson MBA and Cornell Tech students. Yingke Global Board of Directors Executive Chairwoman Linda Yang, Yingke Law Firm’s Partner Henry Li will a class presentation about…

Yingke Law Firm Continues to be Ranked No.1 in Asia-Pacific

“The Lawyer,” the well-known British legal professional magazine just released its Asia-Pacific 100 Report 2020. In the report, Yingke Law Firm is ranked No.1 by both headcount (with more than 8,000 attorneys) and revenue (with a 27.6% increase compared to the previous reporting year), among all law firms in the Asia-Pacific Region. Founded in 2001, Yingke Law Firm currently employs…

YK Law LLP Welcomes Three New Counsels to the Firm

YK Law LLP is pleased to announce new members of the firm: Qi Men as Senior Counsel, and Marc Paley as Of Counsel and Co-Head of YK Law’s Real Estate Practice. Mr. Funk practices principally in the area of taxation, with emphasis on cross-border mergers and...

A Note To Our Network: Be Cautious of PPE Fraud

During this global crisis, the safety of our employees and the public, including health care workers and first responders fighting COVID-19, is our highest priority. It is our goal at YK Law to avoid counterfeit activity and alert our partners, associates, and friends to any fraudulent behavior within our sphere of activity and knowledge. For PPE-related products and services deals with which…