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Events & Publications
New Merger Guidelines Feature Prominently in FTC Handbag Merger Challenge
- May 02, 2024
- Publications
New Merger Guidelines Feature Prominently in FTC Handbag Merger Challenge
The FTC recently sued to block Tapestry’s proposed acquisition of Capri, alleging that the effect of the combination of the companies’ handbag brands may be to substantially lessen competition. The complaint relies heavily on the…
Paul, Weiss to Host Webinar on FTC Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements
- Apr 30, 2024
- Events
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
- Publications
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.
Andrew Finch and Tee St. Matthew-Daniel to Discuss Merger Enforcement at the American Bar Association’s 2024 Antitrust Spring Meeting
- Apr 10, 2024
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Andrew Finch and Tee St. Matthew-Daniel to Discuss Merger Enforcement at the American Bar Association’s 2024 Antitrust Spring Meeting
Litigation partners Andrew Finch and Tee St. Matthew-Daniel will speak at the American Bar Association’s 72nd Annual Antitrust Spring Meeting.
Paul, Weiss Expands European Antitrust Capabilities
- Apr 08, 2024
- Firm News
Paul, Weiss Expands European Antitrust Capabilities
Richard Pepper and Ross Ferguson will be joining the firm’s Antitrust practice in Europe. Pepper will split his time between the firm’s London office and Brussels and Ferguson will be resident in Brussels.
Aidan Synnott and Bill Michael Co-Author USA Chapter in In-Depth: Public Competition Enforcement
- Mar 29, 2024
- Publications
Aidan Synnott and Bill Michael Co-Author USA Chapter in In-Depth: Public Competition Enforcement
Litigation partners Aidan Synnott and Bill Michael co-wrote the “USA” chapter in the 2024 edition of In-Depth: Public Competition Enforcement.
Brad Karp and Susanna Buergel Speak at SIFMA Seminar
- Mar 17, 2024
- Events
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.
OCC Issues Proposed Rule on Bank Merger Review
- Feb 26, 2024
- Publications
OCC Issues Proposed Rule on Bank Merger Review
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to update its current rules for business combinations involving national banks and federal savings associations. If approved, the new…
Andrew Finch Discusses the Legal Implications of New Merger Guidelines With The Deal
- Feb 16, 2024
- Publications
Andrew Finch Discusses the Legal Implications of New Merger Guidelines With The Deal
Litigation partner Andrew Finch spoke with The Deal about how new merger guidelines finalized by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission in December will affect the way legal counsel advise clients.
Tee St. Matthew-Daniel Discusses Accomplishments and Career Advice in ABA Spotlight
- Feb 15, 2024
- Publications
Tee St. Matthew-Daniel Discusses Accomplishments and Career Advice in ABA Spotlight
Litigation partner Tee St. Matthew-Daniel participated in a feature interview with the American Bar Association’s Antitrust Law Section as part of its Celebrating Black History Month series.
Awards & Recognition
Bill Isaacson and Jessica Phillips Recognized by The American Lawyer for Winning $100 Million Verdict in Long-Running Tortious Interference Dispute
- Apr 19, 2024
- Awards
Bill Isaacson and Jessica Phillips Recognized by The American Lawyer for Winning $100 Million Verdict in Long-Running Tortious Interference Dispute
Litigation partners Bill Isaacson and Jessica Phillips were recognized in The American Lawyer’s April 19 “Litigation Daily” column for securing a $100 million damages verdict for their client International Construction Products (ICP).
Ten Paul, Weiss Partners Shortlisted for a Dozen 2024 Euromoney Women in Business Law Americas Awards
- Apr 05, 2024
- Awards
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…
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Five 2024 Chambers USA Awards
- Mar 21, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Five 2024 Chambers USA Awards
Chambers and Partners named Paul, Weiss a “Law Firm of the Year” finalist in the 2024 Chambers USA Awards across five practice areas: Antitrust, Banking, Commercial Litigation, Corporate/M&A and Criminal Litigation.
Paul, Weiss Wins Law360 “Technology Group of the Year” Recognition
- Mar 07, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Wins Law360 “Technology Group of the Year” Recognition
Paul, Weiss won Law360 “2023 Technology Group of the Year” recognition for its achievements in the technology industry.
Brette Tannenbaum and Megan Gao to Win Burton Distinguished Legal Writing Award
- Mar 04, 2024
- Awards
Brette Tannenbaum and Megan Gao to Win Burton Distinguished Legal Writing Award
The Burton Awards will recognize litigation partner Brette Tannenbaum and associate Megan Gao as 2024 “Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award” winners for their article “FTC Faces Criticism of Non-Compete Clause Rule, Prepares for…
Brette Tannenbaum Shortlisted for GCR’s 2024 “Lawyer of the Year – Under 40” Award
- Feb 07, 2024
- Awards
Brette Tannenbaum Shortlisted for GCR’s 2024 “Lawyer of the Year – Under 40” Award
Global Competition Review (GCR) recognized Antitrust Group Deputy Chair Brette Tannenbaum as a “Lawyer of the Year – Under 40” finalist, as part of the publication’s annual GCR Awards.
Karen Dunn Named a 2024 “Leading Commercial Litigator” by the Daily Journal
- Jan 25, 2024
- Awards
Karen Dunn Named a 2024 “Leading Commercial Litigator” by the Daily Journal
The Daily Journal profiled Litigation Department Co-Chair Karen Dunn as one of its 2024 “Leading Commercial Litigators.”
Paul, Weiss Named a “Best Business Article” Finalist in Concurrences Antitrust Writing Awards
- Jan 08, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Named a “Best Business Article” Finalist in Concurrences Antitrust Writing Awards
Concurrences shortlisted an article written by Paul, Weiss lawyers as a “Best Business Article” in the Procedure category, as part of the publication’s annual Antitrust Writing Awards.
Paul, Weiss “Highly Recommended” in Global Competition Review’s GCR 100 2024
- Dec 15, 2023
- Awards
Paul, Weiss “Highly Recommended” in Global Competition Review’s GCR 100 2024
Global Competition Review (GCR) once again ranked Paul, Weiss as “highly recommended” in the publication’s 2024 “GCR 100” lists in the New York and Washington, D.C., regions.
Paul, Weiss Recognized by Turnaround Management Association for Work on CHC Group Recapitalization
- Sep 12, 2023
- Awards
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.