Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center
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Task Force Leaders
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Brad S. Karp |
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Valerie E. Radwaner |
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Matthew W. Abbott |
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Scott A. Barshay |
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Paul M. Basta |
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Angelo Bonvino |
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Jeh C. Johnson |
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Loretta E. Lynch |
Events & Publications
New York State and City Employment Law Update
- Oct 12, 2022
- Publications
New York State and City Employment Law Update
In the coming weeks, three legislative and regulatory changes impacting New York employers will take effect: the enactment of the state’s Adult Survivors Act; the lifting of the New York City COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private…
Brad Karp to Moderate Panel on Antitrust, ESG and Post-Pandemic Litigation Developments for Practising Law Institute
- Sep 20, 2022
- Events
Brad Karp to Moderate Panel on Antitrust, ESG and Post-Pandemic Litigation Developments for Practising Law Institute
Firm chairman Brad Karp will moderate a panel on recent litigation developments as part of the Practising Law Institute’s “Hot Topics for In-House Counsel” one-day program.
Jeannie Rhee to Participate in Mock Trial as Part of ABA’s FCA Mock Trial Institute
- Apr 26, 2022
- Events
Jeannie Rhee to Participate in Mock Trial as Part of ABA’s FCA Mock Trial Institute
Litigation partner Jeannie Rhee will cross-examine a witness as part of the ABA’s 2022 FCA Mock Trial Institute.
Karen Dunn to Speak in Northwestern University Panel on Trial of Complex Cases During a Pandemic
- Apr 07, 2022
- Events
Karen Dunn to Speak in Northwestern University Panel on Trial of Complex Cases During a Pandemic
Litigation partner Karen Dunn will participate in a panel, “Trial of Complex Cases During a Pandemic,” during Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s conference on “Contemporary Issues in Complex Litigation.”
Scott Barshay and Andrew Gordon to Speak on Tulane University Corporate Law Institute Panels
- Mar 17, 2022
- Events
Scott Barshay and Andrew Gordon to Speak on Tulane University Corporate Law Institute Panels
Corporate partner Scott Barshay and litigation partner Andrew Gordon will participate in panel discussions as part of Tulane University Law School’s 34th Annual Corporate Law Institute program.
Loretta Lynch Publishes Op-Ed in The Hill on Omicron and Criminal Justice
- Feb 13, 2022
- Publications
Loretta Lynch Publishes Op-Ed in The Hill on Omicron and Criminal Justice
Litigation partner Loretta Lynch wrote an op-ed in The Hill, “Omicron is creating new havoc in our criminal justice system,” with former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.
COVID-19 Update: Supreme Court Stays OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard Requiring Large Employers to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccination or Weekly Testing and Allows CMS Vaccine Mandate to Proceed
- Jan 20, 2022
- Publications
COVID-19 Update: Supreme Court Stays OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard Requiring Large Employers to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccination or Weekly Testing and Allows CMS Vaccine Mandate to Proceed
We assess the impact of the twin rulings on employers.
Second Circuit Review: Upholding COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
- Dec 22, 2021
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Upholding COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
Litigation of counsel Martin Flumenbaum and firm Chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Upholding COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates,” appeared in the December 22 issue of the New York Law Journal.
COVID-19 Update: NYC Issues Guidance on Vaccine Mandate for Private Employers
- Dec 21, 2021
- Publications
COVID-19 Update: NYC Issues Guidance on Vaccine Mandate for Private Employers
New York City’s private employer COVID-19 vaccine mandate is scheduled to take effect on December 27, requiring workers in the city who perform in-person work or interact with the public to show proof of at least one vaccine dose by…
COVID-19 Update: Deadline for Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Is Extended to January 4, 2022
- Nov 12, 2021
- Publications
COVID-19 Update: Deadline for Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Is Extended to January 4, 2022
President Biden recently extended to January 4, 2022, the deadline for complying with the Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate, the executive order mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for employees of federal contractors and subcontractors. …
Awards & Recognition
Liza Velazquez Named an “Employment Law Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal
- Jul 08, 2022
- Awards
Liza Velazquez Named an “Employment Law Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal
Litigation partner Liza Velazquez was recognized as a 2022 “Employment Law Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal.
Ted Wells Recognized by The American Lawyer for Defeating Securities Class Action Against Carnival
- Apr 12, 2022
- Awards
Ted Wells Recognized by The American Lawyer for Defeating Securities Class Action Against Carnival
Litigation partner Ted Wells was recognized by The American Lawyer’s “Litigation Daily” column for winning the dismissal with prejudice of a COVID-19-related securities class action against Carnival Corp. & plc.
Deniz Gurbuz Named American Bar Association 2021 “On the Rise” Honoree
- Jun 29, 2021
- Awards
Deniz Gurbuz Named American Bar Association 2021 “On the Rise” Honoree
Corporate associate Deniz Gurbuz was named to the American Bar Association’s 2021 “On the Rise” program.
Paul, Weiss Ranks in Top 10 in The American Lawyer Pro Bono Scorecard
- Jun 28, 2021
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Ranks in Top 10 in The American Lawyer Pro Bono Scorecard
Paul, Weiss was ranked among the top 10 firms for “National Pro Bono” by The American Lawyer Pro Bono Scorecard.
Deniz Gurbuz Recognized for Pro Bono Service by Volunteers of Legal Service
- Jun 17, 2021
- Awards
Deniz Gurbuz Recognized for Pro Bono Service by Volunteers of Legal Service
At an awards ceremony on June 17, corporate associate Deniz Gurbuz was honored by Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS) as a member of the 2021 “Dean’s List: VOLS Pro Bono Stars,” which recognizes attorneys for outstanding volunteer…
Brad Karp Interviewed by NYLJ for 2020 Innovation Award
- Oct 20, 2020
- Awards
Brad Karp Interviewed by NYLJ for 2020 Innovation Award
Firm chairman and litigation partner Brad Karp was interviewed by the New York Law Journal as part of the publication’s recognition of the firm for a 2020 “Innovation” award.
Paul, Weiss Wins NYLJ’s 2020 Innovation Award
- Jun 26, 2020
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Wins NYLJ’s 2020 Innovation Award
Paul, Weiss has been recognized with the New York Law Journal’s 2020 “Innovation Award” as part of the publication’s annual Professional Excellence Awards.
Paul, Weiss Chair Brad Karp Highlights Challenges to Global Legal Industry in The Lawyer’s “U.S. Top 50 2020 Report”
- Jun 17, 2020
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Chair Brad Karp Highlights Challenges to Global Legal Industry in The Lawyer’s “U.S. Top 50 2020 Report”
Paul, Weiss chair Brad Karp marked the publication of The Lawyer’s “U.S. Top 50 2020 Report” by offering, via video, his view of the current global challenges shaping the legal industry.