Collin Yeung focuses his practice on high-stakes business disputes, complex litigation, and white collar investigations.
While in law school, Mr. Yeung was the executive editor for the New York University of Law Review where he was also a Florence Allen Scholar.
Mr. Yeung is proficient in Cantonese.
Experience
On behalf of Amazon and Twitch, secured a first-of-its-kind decision in New York state, with the New York appellate court dismissing lawsuits alleging our clients and other social media companies were liable for the fatal mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. The plaintiffs—victims of the shooting and their family members—contend the shooter was radicalized by extremist and racist content on social media and that his ability to livestream on Twitch motivated him to commit the crimes. The claims included wrongful death, product liability, negligence, and infliction of emotional distress. (See “Social media companies not liable for 2022 Buffalo mass shooting, New York court rules,” Reuters; “Social Media Cos. Score Toss Of 2022 Mass Shooting Suit,” Law360; “In Buffalo Shooting Massacre, Appellate Judges Dismiss Claims Against Social Media Companies,” Law.com).
Secured the complete dismissal of parallel SEC and DOJ cases against FAT Brands. The indictment against FAT Brands charged the first Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Sect. 402 criminal case in the country. (See SEC Shutters Case Against Bankrupt Fatburger Parent,” Law360; “DOJ drops charges against Fat Brands, chair Andy Wiederhorn,” CNBC).
Obtained a sweeping victory for Joshua Abrahams, a former PwC auditor, when the SEC voluntarily dismissed an administrative action charging Abrahams in connection with a Mattel audit that later resulted in a $109 million restatement.
Represented Kelly Toys, maker of the top-selling toy in the US for 2023 “Squishmallows,” in a copyright infringement lawsuit against Build-A-Bear Workshop for its copycat Skoosherz product. (See “Squishmallows has launched a legal fight against Build-A-Bear,” BBC; “Squishmallows Battle Skoosherz In Plushie IP Suits,” Law360).