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Events & Publications
Intel Wins Landmark Case as ECJ Clarifies the Legal Analysis of Rebate Schemes
- Oct 29, 2024
- Publications
Intel Wins Landmark Case as ECJ Clarifies the Legal Analysis of Rebate Schemes
In a pivotal judgment upholding the annulment of a 2009 European Commission decision that fined Intel €1.06 billion for abusing its dominant position in the worldwide CPU market, the European Court of Justice recently ruled that the…
The Paperwork Predicament: Unpacking the Burdens of US and EU Competition Notifications
- Oct 28, 2024
- Publications
The Paperwork Predicament: Unpacking the Burdens of US and EU Competition Notifications
In this short update, we provide a side-by-side comparison of the HSR disclosure obligations against disclosures that are routinely required in the EU to provide some context for dealmakers and to highlight the real pinch points that…
Scott Sher Discusses Potential Slowdown Effects of New FTC Merger-Review Process on Deals With Corporate Counsel
- Oct 23, 2024
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Scott Sher Discusses Potential Slowdown Effects of New FTC Merger-Review Process on Deals With Corporate Counsel
Antitrust partner Scott Sher was quoted in a Corporate Counsel article about the Federal Trade Commission’s revised Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification rules, which will require companies in a proposed merger to provide a…
Tee St. Matthew-Daniel to Discuss Best Practices for Dawn Raids at ABA Panel
- Oct 29, 2024
- Events
Tee St. Matthew-Daniel to Discuss Best Practices for Dawn Raids at ABA Panel
Litigation partner Tee St. Matthew-Daniel will participate in a panel, “Knock, Knock: Dawn Raids Best Practices,” hosted by the American Bar Association’s Antitrust Section Compliance & Ethics Committee.
Top Insights for Dealmakers From a Year of EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation Filings
- Oct 22, 2024
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Top Insights for Dealmakers From a Year of EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation Filings
One year since the commencement of notification obligations under the European Union’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), we summarise key takeaways for dealmakers. Enforcement action to date has predominantly focused on public…
FTC Appeals Judgment Setting Aside Non-Compete Clause Rule
- Oct 21, 2024
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FTC Appeals Judgment Setting Aside Non-Compete Clause Rule
The FTC has appealed the August ruling by a federal district court in Texas setting aside the FTC non-compete clause rule. As of this writing, the Texas court’s judgment continues to remain in effect and the FTC is enjoined from…
New HSR Act Notification Requirements Will Impose Significantly Greater Burden on Filers
- Oct 14, 2024
- Publications
New HSR Act Notification Requirements Will Impose Significantly Greater Burden on Filers
Significant changes to premerger notification rules are set to go into effect in January 2025, with private equity buyers likely to have the highest burden. Here we offer practical guidance on what anticipated filers can do now to be…
Nicole Kar Discusses Implications of Recent European Court of Justice Decision for Below-Threshold Merger Regulation on Our Curious Amalgam Podcast
- Oct 14, 2024
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Nicole Kar Discusses Implications of Recent European Court of Justice Decision for Below-Threshold Merger Regulation on Our Curious Amalgam Podcast
Antitrust partner Nicole Kar was the featured guest on the October 14 episode of the Our Curious Amalgam podcast.
Andrew Finch to Discuss the Role of Judicial Review at GCR Live: Global Merger Control Conference
- Oct 17, 2024
- Events
Andrew Finch to Discuss the Role of Judicial Review at GCR Live: Global Merger Control Conference
Antitrust partner Andrew Finch will discuss judicial review of merger control enforcement actions at the 2024 GCR Live: Global Merger Control Conference.
FTC Sues Pharmacy Benefit Managers Over “Artificially Inflated” Insulin Prices
- Oct 01, 2024
- Publications
FTC Sues Pharmacy Benefit Managers Over “Artificially Inflated” Insulin Prices
In what may be the first case under FTC Chair Lina Khan in which the Federal Trade Commission litigates a “standalone” claim under Section 5 of the FTC Act, the FTC recently filed an administrative complaint against three pharmacy…
Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss Named D.C. Antitrust Litigation Department of the Year by National Law Journal
- Oct 25, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Named D.C. Antitrust Litigation Department of the Year by National Law Journal
The National Law Journal recognized Paul, Weiss and its D.C. team as Washington’s “Litigation Department of the Year – Antitrust” at its 2024 Legal Awards.
Paul, Weiss Receives Top Rankings in Chambers UK 2025
- Oct 17, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Receives Top Rankings in Chambers UK 2025
Paul, Weiss is recognized as a leading firm across three practice areas and received 15 individual lawyer rankings in the 2025 edition of Chambers UK, including new rankings in the “Banking & Finance: Sponsors (London)” and…
Paul, Weiss Tax Team Wins Three Impact Deal Awards at 2024 ITR Americas Awards
- Oct 08, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Tax Team Wins Three Impact Deal Awards at 2024 ITR Americas Awards
The International Tax Review named Paul, Weiss a winner of three “Impact Deals of the Year” as part of its annual awards, which recognize the achievements of tax professionals throughout the Americas.
Paul, Weiss Newly Ranked Among the Premier UK Firms by The Legal 500 UK
- Oct 03, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Newly Ranked Among the Premier UK Firms by The Legal 500 UK
The Legal 500 UK has ranked Paul, Weiss among the leading UK law firms in the 2025 edition of its directory, with the firm ranking highly in five practice areas.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted Across Five Categories in M&A Advisor Awards
- Oct 01, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted Across Five Categories in M&A Advisor Awards
The M&A Advisor named Paul, Weiss a finalist across five categories in its 2024 M&A Advisor Awards.
Bill Isaacson, Meredith Dearborn, Brette Tannenbaum and Randy Luskey Recognized by The American Lawyer for International Swimming League Appellate Victory
- Sep 20, 2024
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Bill Isaacson, Meredith Dearborn, Brette Tannenbaum and Randy Luskey Recognized by The American Lawyer for International Swimming League Appellate Victory
Litigation partners Bill Isaacson, Meredith Dearborn, Brette Tannenbaum and Randy Luskey were recognized in The American Lawyer’s September 20 “Litigation Daily” column for their appellate victory on behalf of International Swimming…
Paul, Weiss Recognized for Two Impact Deals in 2024 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards
- Sep 06, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Recognized for Two Impact Deals in 2024 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards
LMG Life Sciences named Paul, Weiss a winner of two “Impact Deal of the Year” awards as part of its 2024 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards for our work advising Inhibrx in its $2.2 billion spin-off merger with Sanofi and GSK in its…
Annie Herdman and Brette Tannenbaum Named to GCR’s 40 Under 40 List
- Sep 04, 2024
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Annie Herdman and Brette Tannenbaum Named to GCR’s 40 Under 40 List
Paul, Weiss partners Annie Herdman and Brette Tannenbaum were named to the Global Competition Review’s 2024 “40 Under 40” list, which recognizes the next generation of leading antitrust practitioners worldwide at a time of increasing…
Brette Tannenbaum Named to GCR’s 40 Under 40 List
- Sep 04, 2024
- Awards
Brette Tannenbaum Named to GCR’s 40 Under 40 List
Litigation partner Brette Tannenbaum was named to the Global Competition Review’s 2024 “40 Under 40” list, which recognizes the next generation of leading antitrust practitioners worldwide at a time of increasing global focus on…
Annie Herdman Named to GCR’s 40 Under 40 List
- Sep 04, 2024
- Awards
Annie Herdman Named to GCR’s 40 Under 40 List
Antitrust partner Annie Herdman was named to the Global Competition Review’s 2024 “40 Under 40” list, which recognizes the next generation of leading antitrust practitioners worldwide at a time of increasing global focus on…