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Paul, Weiss Wins Dismissal of Class Action Against Morgan Stanley Alleging Scheme to Reduce Competition in Treasury Securities Market
Paul, Weiss achieved a significant victory for Morgan Stanley by securing the dismissal of all claims in an antitrust class action.
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Susanna Buergel Named a 2022 Law360 “MVP” in Banking
Litigation partner Susanna Buergel was recognized as a Law360 2022 “MVP” in the Banking category.
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Paul, Weiss Wins $1 Billion Judgment for Citi in Parmalat Litigation
Eleven years after Paul, Weiss litigation partners Ted Wells and Jack Baughman won a trial verdict for client Citigroup Inc. in New Jersey, Italy’s Supreme Court ruled on April 16 that the 2008 court award against failed Italian dairy giant Parmalat SpA is final and enforceable in Italy.
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Two Accomplished Litigators Join Paul, Weiss in New York
Robert Y. Sperling and Staci Yablon have joined the firm as partners in the Litigation Department, resident in New York.
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Credit Suisse Publishes Independent Review of Archegos Losses
As reported by the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal and many other media outlets, Credit Suisse published a 165-page independent investigative report by Paul, Weiss addressing the bank’s relationship with Archegos Capital Management, the family office of Sung Kook “Bill” Hwang, a former hedge fund manager.
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Citibank Secures Dismissal in Florida False Claims Act Case
Paul, Weiss achieved a significant victory for Citibank, N.A., securing the dismissal of a qui tam action brought in Florida state court under the Florida False Claims Act (FFCA).
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Underwriter Syndicate Wins Dismissal of Securities Fraud Claims
Paul, Weiss achieved a significant victory for a syndicate of underwriters led by Citigroup Capital Markets by securing the dismissal with prejudice of claims under the Securities Act arising out of a 2013 offering of American Depository Shares by Spanish energy company Abengoa, S.A.
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Paul, Weiss Banking Practice Named Law360 “Practice Group of the Year”
Paul, Weiss won Law360 “Practice Group of the Year” recognition for its achievements in 2021 in the Banking category.
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Morgan Stanley Wins Dismissal in Antitrust Class Action Suit Involving “Odd-Lot” Bonds
Paul, Weiss, as part of a joint defense group, secured the dismissal of a putative antitrust class action complaint against our client Morgan Stanley and nine other financial institutions.
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Brad Karp, Roberto Gonzalez and Hilary Oran Co-Author Law360 Article on CFPB Policy Shift Regarding Abusive Acts
Firm Chairman Brad Karp, litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez and litigation associate Hilary Oran co-authored an article, “What CFPB Policy Shift Means For Scrutiny Of Abusive Acts,” that appeared in Law360.
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Signature Bank Wins Dismissal of Paycheck Protection Program Class Action
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Paul, Weiss secured the dismissal with prejudice of a putative class action against Signature Bank seeking to recover “agent fees” for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
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The OCC Issues Guidance Confirming that National Banks and Federal Savings Associations May Hold Reserves for Certain Stablecoins
U.S. banks and federal savings associations may accept deposits that serve as reserves for stablecoin backed on a 1:1 basis by a single fiat currency in a hosted wallet.
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New York DFS Issues Emergency Regulation on Mortgage Forbearance and Certain Fees in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Under an emergency regulation issued by the NY Department of Financial Services, DFS-regulated banking organizations and mortgage servicers must grant a 90-day forbearance on residential mortgage payments for New York residents who can demonstrate financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New York DFS Grants Temporary Relief and Requires Regulated Entities to Submit Descriptions of COVID-19 Preparedness Plans
The N.Y. Department of Financial Services (DFS) has taken a number of recent steps in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including granting temporary regulatory relief and filing extensions to regulated entities, and requiring such entities to make submissions regarding their COVID-19 preparedness plans.
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Gov. Cuomo Requires New York-Regulated Banks to Grant Forbearances in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Issues Related Directives to NY DFS
N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has issued an executive order temporarily deeming the failure of a New York-regulated bank to grant a forbearance to an individual or business in certain circumstances an “unsafe and unsound” business practice.
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