Hamilton Loeb Partner, Litigation Department hamiltonloeb@paulhastings.com Hamilton Loeb is a partner in the Litigation practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm s Washington, D.C., office. His practice concentrates on litigation and government investigations related to antitrust, regulatory compliance and enforcement, competition, and international trade. Mr. Loeb represents companies in antitrust and other class action litigation, and in disputes over technology. Recent Representations Dow Chemical in a series of class actions alleging price fixing in polyurethanes markets and in connection with Department of Justice investigation. Obtained dismissal of EU and state law claims. Lead counsel for Columbia Gas companies in antitrust, RICO, and state law claims, including putative class action, based on alleged non-compliance with FERC regulatory requirements governing pipeline transit and storage practices. Defeated class certification; obtained dismissal or nuisance-value settlement of all individual cases. Advised client with respect to related Justice Department investigation. Lead counsel for Toshiba in series of class actions and in MDL consolidation proceedings involving compliance with emergency 911 requirements for cellphone handsets. United Arab Emirates Embassy defending architect allegations of breach of contract in connection with design of new embassy building. Claims dismissed at every level. NEC Corp. in six related patent suits involving semiconductor memory devices. Nabisco in successful trade secret action involving potential use or disclosure of sensitive manufacturing processes. Lead counsel for multi-firm Toyota team in federal and California enforcement cases alleging deceptive certification filings and noncompliance with onboard diagnostic system requirements for three model years of Toyota vehicles. Defeated California charges in six-week trial; federal charges settled very Washington, D.C. T: 1(202) 551-1711 F: 1(202) 551-0111 Practice Areas Patent Office Litigation Global Trade Controls Government Affairs International Arbitration Patent Litigation Tax Litigation and Controversy Antitrust and Competition Class Actions Mass Tort, Toxic Tort, and Environmental Litigation National Security Regulation and Investigations Admissions District of Columbia Bar Languages Spanish Education Harvard Law School, J.D., 1978 University of Virginia, A.B., 1973
favorably for client. Accolades and Recognitions Recognized by his peers in Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Chambers, Washington D.C. Best Lawyers, and World s Leading International Trade Lawyers Professional and Community Involvement Former managing partner of the Washington, D.C. office and co-head of the firmwide Litigation practice Co-chair of the American Bar Association s International Trade Committee, the largest committee in the ABA Section of International Law Appointed secretary of the ABA International Section, one of six section officers, and has served on the Section s Council Served as co-chair of the ABA International Law Practice Management Forum Founder of the Washington Areas Lawyers for the Arts, and served as its president for seven years Director of the Washington Chamber Symphony Served for 12 years on the Board of the Netherlands-American Amity Trust Education Harvard Law School, J.D., 1978 University of Virginia, A.B., 1973 News June 05, 2013 Paul Hastings Extensive Practice Strength Highlighted in The Legal 500 United States 2013 May 29, 2013 Paul Hastings Represents Shuanghui International Holdings Limited in US $7.1 Billion Acquisition of Smithfield Foods June 01, 2011 Paul Hastings Soars in 2011 Edition of Legal 500 US October 18, 2010 Paul Hastings Secures Victory on behalf of the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Tax Litigation Case
August 16, 2010 Best Lawyers Names 91 Lawyers to 2011 Edition of Rankings September 23, 2009 Paul Hastings Assists on Record Charitable Gift for Children's Surgery November 03, 2008 Paul Hastings Successfully Defends Leading Korean Pharmaceutical Company in International Arbitration Dispute June 17, 2008 Paul Hastings Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Northern California, Southern California, Georgia, Illinois, New York and Washington, D.C. June 19, 2007 Paul Hastings Earns Top Marks in the Latest Volume of The Legal 500 US Insights January 18, 2016 Implementation Day: Ready? Or Not? July 15, 2015 The Business Bottom Line on the Iran Agreement April 08, 2015 The Iran Accord What It Means for Our Clients January 16, 2015 Acting on the President s December Announcement, OFAC Implements Changes to Cuba Sanctions Policy December 18, 2014 The Cuba Embargo: What Now?
September 15, 2014 High Stakes in Ukraine: U.S. and EU Ratchet Up Sanctions Against Russia as Fragile Peace Process Gets Underway August 05, 2014 New Restrictions Curtail Use of U.S. Equipment or Technology for Oil & Gas Exploration and Production in Russia August 01, 2014 Washington Perspectives July 30, 2014 New Coordinated U.S. and EU Sanctions Target Russian Banks, Oil Industry July 25, 2014 Global M&A 2014 Mid-Year Report July 18, 2014 U.S. Issues Significant, Targeted Sanctions Against Designated Firms in Russian Financial and Energy Sectors March 28, 2014 More Fallout from Crimea: Commerce and State Departments Announce Holds on New Licenses for Exports to Russia March 18, 2014 U.S. Targets Russian Insiders President Obama Imposes Additional Sanctions in Response to Ukraine Crisis March 10, 2014 President Obama Imposes Broad Sanctions Framework in Response to Ukraine
Crisis Prepare for an Uncertain Future February 03, 2014 Review of China Deals in the U.S.: More, Broader, Stricter October 15, 2013 How the U.S. Government Shutdown and Debt Ceiling Could Affect Korean Companies April 17, 2009 President Obama Eases Longstanding Restrictions on Trade with Cuba January 28, 2009 Courts Grapple with Novel Legal Issues Relating to Chinese Companies Sued in U.S. for Antitrust Violations May 13, 2008 The U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: Will It Happen? Will It Matter? September 18, 2007 China Matters: China Adopts First Anti-Monopoly Law June 07, 2007 Sudan Sanctions and State Divestment Initiatives November 09, 2006 2006 Mid-Term Elections Analysis: Impact on U.S.-Asia Trade September 22, 2006 China Matters: Opening the Door to Freer Trade with China
February 25, 2005 The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 October 01, 2001 Coping With New U.S. Terrorism Orders Barring Transactions With Entities That Support Terrorism November 01, 2000 Export Control Update July 01, 2000 Exporter Update: Court Rules Export Application Information Subject To Disclosure Under Foia May 26, 2000 House Of Representatives Approves China PNTR Bill