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In this highly technical area, our group is widely known for their inventive and practical approach to solving problems and resolving business issues. Our team provides advice in connection with high-profile, multibillion-dollar M&A transactions, public proxy statements, compensation arrangements and ERISA fiduciary matters for investment funds and plan fiduciaries.

Robert Fleder Discusses ERISA Topics

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March 2, 2017

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Fleder, Robert C.

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Robert C. Fleder

Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation partner Robert Fleder participated in "ERISA: The Evolving World 2012", a Practicing Law Institute seminar which took place August 6-7 in New York. Rob led an introduction to tax-qualified plans, discussing qualification criteria, tax incentives, historical categories and other topics.

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Events & Publications

New York Bill to Ban Non-Competes Introduced in State Legislature

Feb 20, 2025
Publications

New York Bill to Ban Non-Competes Introduced in State Legislature

Legislation to ban most non-competes prospectively in New York has once again been introduced in the state senate. The current version of the bill would exempt certain employment non-competes for highly compensated individuals and…

IRS Proposes Regulations Implementing Expansion of the Section 162(m) $1 Million Deduction Limitation for Public Companies

Jan 17, 2025
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IRS Proposes Regulations Implementing Expansion of the Section 162(m) $1 Million Deduction Limitation for Public Companies

The IRS has proposed regulations under Section 162(m) to expand the $1 million deduction limitation to include compensation paid by a public company to the five highest compensated employees, in addition to those executive officers…

Paul, Weiss Announces Election of New Partners

Dec 06, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Announces Election of New Partners

Paul, Weiss is pleased to announce that 34 attorneys have been named to the firm’s partnership, effective in January.

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…

FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule Is Set Aside by Court

Aug 21, 2024
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FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule Is Set Aside by Court

A federal district judge set aside the FTC’s Non-Compete Clause Rule and ordered that it “shall not be enforced or otherwise take effect.” The order is nationwide in scope and not party-specific.

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.

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 …

Jean McLoughlin Discussed Executive Compensation for Private Companies at PLI Event

May 02, 2024
Events

Jean McLoughlin Discussed Executive Compensation for Private Companies at PLI Event

Executive compensation partner Jean McLoughlin participated in a panel discussion as part of Practising Law Institute’s Cool Compensation Considerations for the Private Company 2024 program.

Paul, Weiss to Host Webinar on FTC Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements

Apr 30, 2024
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Paul, Weiss to Host Webinar on FTC Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements

Paul, Weiss will host a webinar, “FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Employer-Worker Non-Competes: What You Need to Know,” featuring partners Jean McLoughlin and Brette Tannenbaum and counsel Pietro Signoracci, and moderated by partner…

FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Employer-Worker Non-Competes and Is Immediately Challenged in Court

Apr 24, 2024
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FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Employer-Worker Non-Competes and Is Immediately Challenged in Court

The FTC issued a final rule that would ban all new and nearly all existing employer-worker non-compete agreements. There is, however, significant uncertainty as to when, if ever, the final rule would become effective and enforceable.

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Awards & Recognition

Bloomberg Law Names Paul, Weiss Among Top Firms Leading 2024’s Biggest PE Deals In Big Law

Dec 24, 2024
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Bloomberg Law Names Paul, Weiss Among Top Firms Leading 2024’s Biggest PE Deals In Big Law

Paul, Weiss’s representation of Stone Point Capital on the debt financing aspects of its $15.5 billion acquisition of Truist Insurance Holdings, led by Stone Point and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, was featured among Bloomberg Law’s…

Paul, Weiss Tax Team Wins Three Impact Deal Awards at 2024 ITR Americas Awards

Oct 08, 2024
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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 Shortlisted Across Five Categories in M&A Advisor Awards

Oct 01, 2024
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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.

Paul, Weiss Recognized for Two Impact Deals in 2024 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards

Sep 06, 2024
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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…

Seven Paul, Weiss Partners Named as Top Dealmakers by MergerLinks

Feb 21, 2024
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Seven Paul, Weiss Partners Named as Top Dealmakers by MergerLinks

MergerLinks ranked seven Paul, Weiss partners in the top handful of dealmakers in various categories based on the value of announced deals they advised on in 2023.

Sasha Belinkie Named a 2024 Council of Urban Professionals NY Fellow

Dec 13, 2023
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Sasha Belinkie Named a 2024 Council of Urban Professionals NY Fellow

Executive compensation counsel Sasha Belinkie has been elected a Fellow of the Council of Urban Professionals NY.

Paul, Weiss Recognized by Turnaround Management Association for Work on CHC Group Recapitalization

Sep 12, 2023
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Paul, Weiss Recognized by Turnaround Management Association for Work on CHC Group Recapitalization

Paul, Weiss was named a Turnaround Management Association “Large Company Turnaround/Transaction of the Year” winner alongside co-counsel, as part of the publication’s 2023 TMA Turnaround and Transaction of the Year Awards.

Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for 10 M&A Advisor Awards 2023

Sep 05, 2023
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for 10 M&A Advisor Awards 2023

Paul, Weiss was named a finalist 10 times across various categories in The M&A Advisor’s 22nd Annual M&A Advisor Awards, which recognize outstanding transactions, deal teams and professionals from the past year.