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Events & Publications
Nicole Kar Publishes Chapter in Research Handbook on Sustainability and Competition Law
- Jul 11, 2024
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Nicole Kar Publishes Chapter in Research Handbook on Sustainability and Competition Law
Antitrust partner Nicole Kar co-authored a chapter in the Research Handbook on Sustainability and Competition Law, which explores the interplay between competition law and sustainability.
Update on Legal Challenges to FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule
- Jul 24, 2024
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Update on Legal Challenges to FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule
A recent court ruling has added to the legal uncertainty surrounding the Federal Trade Commission’s Non-Compete Clause Rule. We provide an update on the current state of affairs and note several possible scenarios going forward.
SDNY Court Deals Blow to SEC Cyber Enforcement, Dismisses Most Charges Against SolarWinds and Its CISO
- Jul 23, 2024
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SDNY Court Deals Blow to SEC Cyber Enforcement, Dismisses Most Charges Against SolarWinds and Its CISO
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York recently granted, in large part, a motion by SolarWinds Corporation and its Chief Information Security Officer Timothy Brown to dismiss the SEC’s landmark cybersecurity…
Kannon Shanmugam Discusses Recent Supreme Court Decisions at 2024 South Asian Bar Association Conference
- Jul 11, 2024
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Kannon Shanmugam Discusses Recent Supreme Court Decisions at 2024 South Asian Bar Association Conference
Litigation partner Kannon Shanmugam participated in a panel, “Unpacking SCOTUS 2024,” as part of the 2024 South Asian Bar Association of North America’s Annual Conference.
John Carlin, Harris Fischman and Jeannie Rhee Discuss Internal Investigations With NACD’s Directorship Magazine
- Jul 08, 2024
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John Carlin, Harris Fischman and Jeannie Rhee Discuss Internal Investigations With NACD’s Directorship Magazine
Investigations Practice Group Co-Chairs John Carlin, Harris Fischman and Jeannie Rhee published an article on internal investigations in the National Association of Corporate Directors’ Directorship magazine.
Intellectual Property Litigation: Federal Circuit To Decide Constitutionality Of ‘Bad Faith’ Patent Litigation Statutes
- Jul 10, 2024
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Intellectual Property Litigation: Federal Circuit To Decide Constitutionality Of ‘Bad Faith’ Patent Litigation Statutes
Litigation partners Catherine Nyarady and Crystal Parker’s latest intellectual property litigation column, “Federal Circuit To Decide Constitutionality Of ‘Bad Faith’ Patent Litigation Statutes,” appeared in the July 10 issue of the…
Chris Boehning Discusses Sports Litigation at Gray’s Inn Litigation Summit
- Jul 03, 2024
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Chris Boehning Discusses Sports Litigation at Gray’s Inn Litigation Summit
Litigation partner Chris Boehning participated in a sports litigation panel as part of the 2024 UK/U.S. Cross-Border Litigation Summit at the Honorable Society of Gray’s Inn on July 3.
Loretta Lynch to Chair CCJ Women’s Justice Commission to Address Unique Challenges Women Face in the Criminal Justice System
- Jul 09, 2024
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Loretta Lynch to Chair CCJ Women’s Justice Commission to Address Unique Challenges Women Face in the Criminal Justice System
Litigation partner Loretta Lynch will chair the Council on Criminal Justice’s newly launched Women’s Justice Commission, a national, nonpartisan panel that will document and raise awareness of the distinctive needs of women in the…
Court Preliminarily Enjoins Enforcement of FTC Non-Compete Rule, Finding that it is Likely Invalid
- Jul 03, 2024
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Court Preliminarily Enjoins Enforcement of FTC Non-Compete Rule, Finding that it is Likely Invalid
On July 3, a federal district court found that plaintiffs are likely to succeed in their challenge to the Federal Trade Commission’s Non-Compete Clause Rule and preliminarily enjoined enforcement of the rule. A final decision from 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.
Awards & Recognition
Jarryd Anderson and Tee St. Matthew-Daniel Among Savoy’s Most Influential Lawyers
- Jul 26, 2024
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Jarryd Anderson and Tee St. Matthew-Daniel Among Savoy’s Most Influential Lawyers
Savoy Magazine named corporate partner Jarryd Anderson and litigation partner Tee St. Matthew-Daniel to its 2024 “Most Influential Lawyers” list.
Secretary Johnson to Receive ABA Presidential Citation
- Jul 18, 2024
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Secretary Johnson to Receive ABA Presidential Citation
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson will receive the American Bar Association’s Presidential Citation at the ABA’s annual meeting in Chicago.
Three Paul, Weiss Partners Named Rising Stars by Law360
- Jul 15, 2024
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Three Paul, Weiss Partners Named Rising Stars by Law360
Law360 has recognized three Paul, Weiss partners as 2024 Rising Stars.
Erin Morgan Named a “Rising Star” in New York Law Journal’s 2024 Awards
- Jul 11, 2024
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Erin Morgan Named a “Rising Star” in New York Law Journal’s 2024 Awards
The New York Law Journal named litigation partner Erin Morgan a “Rising Star” winner in its 2024 awards.
Paul, Weiss Named a General and Finance “Litigation Department of the Year” Finalist in New York Law Journal’s 2024 Awards
- Jul 11, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Named a General and Finance “Litigation Department of the Year” Finalist in New York Law Journal’s 2024 Awards
The New York Law Journal named Paul, Weiss a finalist in the “General Litigation Department of the Year” and “Finance Litigation Department of the Year” categories in its 2024 awards.
Paul, Weiss Recognized Across Six Categories in New York Law Journal’s 2024 Awards
- Jul 11, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Recognized Across Six Categories in New York Law Journal’s 2024 Awards
The New York Law Journal recognized Paul, Weiss across six categories in its annual awards, which recognize attorneys, judges and firms making a difference in the legal profession in New York.
Paul, Weiss Named Best Law Firm for Litigation by Lexology
- Jun 20, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Named Best Law Firm for Litigation by Lexology
Lexology recognized Paul, Weiss as the winner of the “Law Firm – Litigation” category at its 2024 North America Awards.
Katherine Forrest Named a Notable LGBTQIA+ Leader by Crain’s New York Business
- Jun 24, 2024
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Katherine Forrest Named a Notable LGBTQIA+ Leader by Crain’s New York Business
Crain’s New York Business included Digital Technology Chair Katherine Forrest on its 2024 “Notable LGBTQIA+ Leaders” list, which recognizes accomplished professionals who identify as LGBTQIA+ and who are making an impact on equality…
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.”
Paul, Weiss Named “International Law Firm of the Year” at The Lawyer Awards
- Jun 19, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Named “International Law Firm of the Year” at The Lawyer Awards
The Lawyer named Paul, Weiss the “International Law Firm of the Year” at the 2024 The Lawyer Awards. The firm was recognized for having “a transformational year globally” that included expanding our London office by more than 100…