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Events & Publications
Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Short Seller Claims for Failure to Allege Reliance and Clarifies Standard for “Manipulative” Acts Under Exchange Act
- Oct 21, 2024
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Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Short Seller Claims for Failure to Allege Reliance and Clarifies Standard for “Manipulative” Acts Under Exchange Act
The Tenth Circuit recently issued an opinion that suggests companies defending against securities class actions led by short sellers may succeed in rebutting at the pleadings stage the presumption of classwide reliance on the…
Court Briefs Podcast: SEC v. Jarkesy
- Jun 28, 2024
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Court Briefs Podcast: SEC v. Jarkesy
On June 27, 2024, the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in SEC v. Jarkesy, which held that a defendant is entitled to a jury trial under the Seventh Amendment when the SEC seeks civil penalties for securities fraud.
Melinda Haag to Participate in Keynote Remarks at Securities Enforcement West Forum
- May 23, 2024
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Melinda Haag to Participate in Keynote Remarks at Securities Enforcement West Forum
Litigation partner Melinda Haag will participate in a keynote Q&A discussion alongside U.S. Attorney Ismail Ramsey as part of the 2024 Securities Enforcement Forum West.
Brad Karp Discusses Investigations in Securities Matters at PLI Event
- Apr 29, 2024
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Brad Karp Discusses Investigations in Securities Matters at PLI Event
Firm Chairman Brad Karp participated in a panel, “Securities Litigation – The Investigation: Recent Developments in Coordinating Requests from Government Regulators,” as part of the Practising Law Institute’s Securities Litigation…
Seventh Circuit Pans Pursuit of Mootness Fees, Urges Further Judicial Scrutiny of "Problematic" Merger Objection Cases
- Apr 23, 2024
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Seventh Circuit Pans Pursuit of Mootness Fees, Urges Further Judicial Scrutiny of "Problematic" Merger Objection Cases
The Seventh Circuit recently issued an opinion in Alcarez v. Akorn, Inc., criticizing the plaintiffs’ bar for pursuing “mootness fees” in merger objection cases—a controversial practice that has been called “no better than a racket”…
Supreme Court Decides Pure Omissions Are Not Actionable Under Rule 10b-5(b) in Macquarie Infrastructure Corp. v. Moab Partners, L.P.
- Apr 16, 2024
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Supreme Court Decides Pure Omissions Are Not Actionable Under Rule 10b-5(b) in Macquarie Infrastructure Corp. v. Moab Partners, L.P.
In a recent unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that a failure to disclose information required by Item 303 of Regulation S-K cannot support a private claim under SEC Rule 10b-5(b) in the absence of an otherwise-misleading …
Brad Karp and Susanna Buergel Speak at SIFMA Seminar
- Mar 17, 2024
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Brad Karp and Susanna Buergel Speak at SIFMA Seminar
Firm Chairman Brad Karp and litigation partner Susanna Buergel participated in the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association’s (SIFMA) 2024 Compliance & Legal Seminar.
Harris Fischman to Discuss Recent Developments in Whistleblower Law in Federal Bar Council Webinar
- Feb 28, 2024
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Harris Fischman to Discuss Recent Developments in Whistleblower Law in Federal Bar Council Webinar
Litigation partner Harris Fischman will participate in a webinar, “Whistleblower Law Update: Focus on the SEC, False Claims Act, and Other Key Developments,” hosted by the Federal Bar Council.
Kim Branscome to Participate in Trial Lawyers of Mass Torts Conference
- Feb 27, 2024
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Kim Branscome to Participate in Trial Lawyers of Mass Torts Conference
Litigation partner Kim Branscome will speak on two panels at the Trial Lawyers of Mass Torts Conference in Park City, Utah.
SEC Enforcement: 2023 Year in Review
- Feb 15, 2024
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SEC Enforcement: 2023 Year in Review
The SEC’s Division of Enforcement had a busy year in 2023. In this review, we highlight important takeaways for the business community from the Division’s activities last year, including aggressive enforcement positions that led to a…
Awards & Recognition
Eight Paul, Weiss Partners Named Law360 MVPs
- Oct 20, 2024
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Eight Paul, Weiss Partners Named Law360 MVPs
Law360 recognized eight Paul, Weiss partners as 2024 MVPs, the second-most MVP recognitions of any U.S. law firm this year.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Most Innovative Law Firm in North America by Financial Times
- Oct 17, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Most Innovative Law Firm in North America by Financial Times
The Financial Times has named Paul, Weiss a finalist for “Most Innovative Law Firm in North America” and in three other practice-specific categories as part of its 2024 Innovative Lawyers North America awards.
Meredith Dearborn Named a 2024 “Top Woman Lawyer” in California by the Daily Journal
- Jun 20, 2024
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Meredith Dearborn Named a 2024 “Top Woman Lawyer” in California by the Daily Journal
The Daily Journal recognized litigation partner Meredith Dearborn as one of its 2024 “Top Women Lawyers.”
Audra Soloway and Josh Hill Recognized by The American Lawyer for Defeating Certification of Securities Class Action
- Apr 11, 2024
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Audra Soloway and Josh Hill Recognized by The American Lawyer for Defeating Certification of Securities Class Action
Litigation partners Audra Soloway and Josh Hill were recognized in The American Lawyer’s April 11 “Litigation Daily” column for their resounding victory on behalf of Canadian mining company Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. and its former CEO.
Ten Paul, Weiss Partners Shortlisted for a Dozen 2024 Euromoney Women in Business Law Americas Awards
- Apr 05, 2024
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Ten Paul, Weiss Partners Shortlisted for a Dozen 2024 Euromoney Women in Business Law Americas Awards
Ten Paul, Weiss partners are shortlisted in 12 practice categories in Euromoney’s 2024 Women in Business Law Americas Awards, which annually recognizes the “best of the best” among women lawyers, as well as the law firms that are…
Six Paul, Weiss Partners Named to Forbes Top 200 Lawyers List
- Mar 26, 2024
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Six Paul, Weiss Partners Named to Forbes Top 200 Lawyers List
Forbes named six Paul, Weiss partners to its inaugural “America’s Top 200 Lawyers” list: Scott Barshay, Kimberly Branscome, Robert Kindler, Loretta Lynch, Audra Soloway and Eric Wedel.
Paul, Weiss Named “Securities Firm of the Year” by Benchmark Litigation
- Mar 13, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Named “Securities Firm of the Year” by Benchmark Litigation
Benchmark Litigation recognized Paul, Weiss as the “Securities Firm of the Year” in its 2024 U.S. Awards, which annually honor the country’s most distinguished litigators and their firms for their exemplary work over the last year.
Paul, Weiss Wins Five 2024 Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards
- Mar 13, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Wins Five 2024 Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards
Benchmark Litigation awarded Paul, Weiss top honors across several categories in its 2024 U.S. Awards.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Six Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards
- Jan 18, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Six Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards
Benchmark Litigation named Paul, Weiss a finalist across six categories in its annual U.S. Awards, which spotlight the litigators and firms leading the most impactful matters over the past year.
Paul, Weiss Partners Recognized by The American Lawyer for Citigroup, Goldman Sachs Win
- Dec 22, 2023
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Paul, Weiss Partners Recognized by The American Lawyer for Citigroup, Goldman Sachs Win
Litigation partners Ken Gallo, Roberto Gonzalez, Bob Sperling and Staci Yablon were recognized by The American Lawyer on December 22 for securing, on behalf of clients Citigroup and Goldman Sachs, the denial of class certification in…