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ExxonMobil Prevails in Landmark $1.6 Billion Trial Over Climate Change Disclosures
Paul, Weiss won a complete defense victory for ExxonMobil in the first climate-change case to be tried to a verdict.
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Paul, Weiss Wins Dismissal of Securities Class Action Against Ericsson
Paul, Weiss secured the dismissal of a putative securities class action brought against our clients Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson and various Ericsson executives relating to Ericsson’s accounting for various long-term service contracts.
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Paul, Weiss Wins Dismissal of Securities Claims Against CBS Lead Independent Director Arising From Former CEO’s Alleged Sexual Misconduct
Paul, Weiss secured a major victory for Bruce Gordon, the former lead independent director of the board of CBS Corporation, in a putative securities class action arising from former CEO and Chairman Leslie Moonves’ and others’ sexual misconduct.
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Paul, Weiss Wins Dismissal of Securities Class Action Against Oaktree
Paul, Weiss secured the dismissal, with prejudice, of a putative securities class action brought against our client Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. relating to Oaktree’s investment in Tribune Media Company.
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Summary Judgment Granted to Citco Two Weeks Prior to Trial
Paul, Weiss, acting on behalf of The Citco Group Limited and three Citco affiliates, secured summary judgment on all remaining claims brought against Citco in a case pending in federal court in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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The Impact of CalPERS v. ANZ Securities on Securities Litigation
In CalPERS v. ANZ Securities, the Supreme Court ruled that the filing of a class action does not toll the Securities Act’s three-year statute of repose.
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Meridian Bioscience Wins Dismissal of Securities Class Action
Paul, Weiss secured the dismissal of a putative securities class action against our client Meridian Bioscience, an Ohio-based life science company.
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SDNY Dismisses Securities Class Action Against Omega Protein Corp.
Paul, Weiss secured the dismissal of a securities fraud class action against Omega Protein Corp., its CFO and CEO.
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Wilmington Trust Allowed to Proceed with Claim Against Global Marine
Paul, Weiss achieved a significant victory for Wilmington Trust Company in a lawsuit concerning $300 million in notes issued by Global Marine, Inc.
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Pretium Resources Wins Second Circuit Victory Affirming Dismissal of Securities Fraud Class Action
Paul, Weiss achieved a significant victory for Pretium Resources, when the Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision affirming the dismissal of a class action complaint alleging that Pretium had defrauded investors.
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Brad Karp and Lorin Reisner to Participate in Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute Event
- Jan 29, 2020
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Brad Karp and Lorin Reisner to Participate in Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute Event
Firm chairman Brad Karp and litigation partner Lorin Reisner will participate in the New York City Bar’s Eighth Annual Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute.
U.S. Supreme Court Vacates and Remands ERISA Stock-Drop Suit
- Jan 23, 2020
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U.S. Supreme Court Vacates and Remands ERISA Stock-Drop Suit
On January 14, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a per curiam order in Retirement Plans Committee of IBM Jander[1] (“Jander”), a closely watched case regarding the pleading standard for corporate stock-drop and disclosure claims…
Global Regulators Press Market Participants to Prepare Now for LIBOR Transition
- Jan 22, 2020
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Global Regulators Press Market Participants to Prepare Now for LIBOR Transition
It is widely expected that within two years, by the end of 2021, the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) will no longer be published by LIBOR panel banks. Recognizing the potential impact LIBOR’s cessation could have on lenders,…
ISS and Glass Lewis Publish 2020 Voting Policies
- Nov 18, 2019
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ISS and Glass Lewis Publish 2020 Voting Policies
U.S. proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) and Glass Lewis have issued updates to their respective voting policies for the 2020 proxy season.
Supreme Court to Consider if the SEC May Collect Disgorgement in Civil Enforcement Proceedings
- Nov 04, 2019
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Supreme Court to Consider if the SEC May Collect Disgorgement in Civil Enforcement Proceedings
On November 1, 2019, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Liu v. Securities and Exchange Commission, No. 18-1501, to review the question of whether the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) may obtain disgorgement from a court …
Class Certification Developments (September 2019)
- Sep 27, 2019
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Class Certification Developments (September 2019)
In this installment of our client alerts focused on class certification decisions, we discuss recent cases evaluating the impact on class certification of economic models that sweep in uninjured class members.
Lorin Reisner to Speak at Securities Enforcement Forum
- Oct 23, 2019
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Lorin Reisner to Speak at Securities Enforcement Forum
Litigation partner Lorin Reisner will participate on a panel addressing “SEC Practice – Developments in Administrative Proceedings, Trials, Testimony, Wells Process, Settlements and More,” at the 2019 Securities Enforcement Forum.
In re Everquote: New York Supreme Court’s Commercial Division Holds that Automatic Stay of Discovery Applies in Securities Act Class Actions Filed in State Court
- Aug 21, 2019
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In re Everquote: New York Supreme Court’s Commercial Division Holds that Automatic Stay of Discovery Applies in Securities Act Class Actions Filed in State Court
In 2018, the United States Supreme Court in Cyan, Inc. v. Beaver County Employees Retirement Fund held that class actions asserting claims under the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”) that are filed in state court are not…
Class Certification Case Developments (August 2019)
- Aug 01, 2019
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Class Certification Case Developments (August 2019)
In our first in a series of occasional alerts on updates on class certification decisions, we present two recent court decisions of potential interest.
Takeaways From the Supreme Court’s Decision in Lorenzo v. SEC
- Jun 04, 2019
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Takeaways From the Supreme Court’s Decision in Lorenzo v. SEC
In March 2019, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Lorenzo v. SEC, concluding that, under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, a person who “disseminates” but does not “make” a misstatement may be…
Supreme Court Passes–For Now–on Rejecting an Implied Private Right of Action for Tender Offer Claims
- Apr 25, 2019
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Supreme Court Passes–For Now–on Rejecting an Implied Private Right of Action for Tender Offer Claims
On April 23, 2019, the Supreme Court issued a one-line per curiam order in Emulex v. Varjabedian: “The writ of certiorari is dismissed as improvidently granted.”
Audra Soloway to Participate in ABA CLE Conference
- May 01, 2019
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Audra Soloway to Participate in ABA CLE Conference
Litigation partner Audra Soloway will speak on a panel at the American Bar Association’s 2019 Section of Litigation & Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division CLE Conference.
U.S. Supreme Court Holds that Primary Liability under the Federal Securities Laws May Be Based on Misstatements that the Defendant Did Not Make
- Mar 28, 2019
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U.S. Supreme Court Holds that Primary Liability under the Federal Securities Laws May Be Based on Misstatements that the Defendant Did Not Make
The Supreme Court held in Lorenzo v. Securities & Exchange Commission that under certain circumstances a person who does not “make” a misstatement may nonetheless be held primarily liable.
10th Circuit Reinstates “Conduct-and-Effects” Test in SEC Enforcement Actions, Superseding Morrison
- Jan 30, 2019
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10th Circuit Reinstates “Conduct-and-Effects” Test in SEC Enforcement Actions, Superseding Morrison
Last week the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit considered the scope of the SEC’s authority to bring a civil enforcement action under the antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws arising from a securities …
Lorin Reisner to Participate in Annual Securities Regulation Institute
- Jan 28, 2019
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Lorin Reisner to Participate in Annual Securities Regulation Institute
Litigation partner Lorin Reisner will participate in the 46th annual Securities Regulation Institute, hosted by the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
Harris Fischman Speaks at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s Alumni Fireside Chat
- Jan 16, 2019
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Harris Fischman Speaks at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s Alumni Fireside Chat
Litigation partner Harris Fischman delivered an Alumni Fireside Chat at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
Brad Karp and Steve Williams to Participate in Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute Event
- Jan 23, 2019
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Brad Karp and Steve Williams to Participate in Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute Event
Firm chairman Brad Karp and corporate partner Steve Williams will participate in the New York City Bar’s seventh annual Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute.
Ted Wells to Speak at NYC Bar’s CLE Program
- Jan 16, 2019
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Ted Wells to Speak at NYC Bar’s CLE Program
Litigation department co-chair Ted Wells will speak at the New York City Bar’s CLE program, “Giants of the Criminal Bar Trial: Winning Strategies.”
Delaware Court of Chancery Invalidates Federal Forum Selection Provisions for Claims Arising Under the Securities Act of 1933
- Jan 09, 2019
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Delaware Court of Chancery Invalidates Federal Forum Selection Provisions for Claims Arising Under the Securities Act of 1933
On December 19, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery (Laster, V.C) held in Sciabacucchi v. Salzberg et al, C.A. No. 2017-0931-VCL (Del. Ch. Dec. 19, 2018), that federal forum selection provisions contained in the certificates of…
Court Upholds SEC Authority and Finds Broker-Dealer Liable for Thousands of Suspicious Activity Reporting Violations
- Jan 07, 2019
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Court Upholds SEC Authority and Finds Broker-Dealer Liable for Thousands of Suspicious Activity Reporting Violations
On December 11, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) obtained a victory in its enforcement action against Alpine Securities Corporation, a broker that cleared transactions for microcap securities that were allegedly used …
Paul, Weiss Announces Election of New Partners
- Dec 07, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Announces Election of New Partners
Paul, Weiss is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been elected to the partnership, effective January 1, 2019: Justin Anderson, Robert Britton, David Carmona, Harris Fischman, Christopher D. Frey, Matthew B.…
Lorin Reisner Speaks at Securities Enforcement Forum
- Nov 01, 2018
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Lorin Reisner Speaks at Securities Enforcement Forum
Lorin Reisner moderated a panel at The Securities Enforcement Forum in Washington, D.C. on November 1.
NY Commercial Division’s Rule on Technology-Assisted Review
- Oct 22, 2018
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NY Commercial Division’s Rule on Technology-Assisted Review
The New York Commercial Division’s new Rule 11-e(f), which encourages the use of Technology-Assisted Review (TAR) and sets relevant guidelines, went into effect on October 1, 2018. In this video, litigation partners Chris Boehning and …
Audra Soloway and Jennifer H. Wu to Moderate Panels at “Women in Litigation Forum”
- Oct 18, 2018
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Audra Soloway and Jennifer H. Wu to Moderate Panels at “Women in Litigation Forum”
Litigation partners Audra Soloway and Jennifer H. Wu will both moderate panels at Benchmark Litigation’s “Women in Litigation Forum.”
Brad Karp Featured in LEADERS Magazine
- Oct 10, 2018
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Brad Karp Featured in LEADERS Magazine
Firm chairman Brad Karp was featured in a Q&A in the latest issue of LEADERS magazine.
Behind Petrobras $1.8 Billion FCPA Settlement, An Interesting Accounting
- Oct 02, 2018
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Behind Petrobras $1.8 Billion FCPA Settlement, An Interesting Accounting
On September 27, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced coordinated enforcement resolutions with Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, the Brazilian state-owned…
The Financial Crisis 10 Years Later: Lessons Learned
- Sep 15, 2018
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The Financial Crisis 10 Years Later: Lessons Learned
Ten years after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, market participants and other global companies operate in a markedly changed regulatory enforcement and compliance landscape. This memorandum discusses the legal and business…
The Second Circuit Rejects FCPA Liability for Foreign Persons under Accessory Liability Theories
- Aug 27, 2018
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The Second Circuit Rejects FCPA Liability for Foreign Persons under Accessory Liability Theories
On August 24, 2018, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit held in United States v. Hoskins that a foreign national who does not otherwise fall within the specific categories of defendants enumerated in the Foreign Corrupt…
NY Commercial Division Backs Technology-Assisted Review
- Aug 01, 2018
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NY Commercial Division Backs Technology-Assisted Review
In a new rule providing guidance on technology-assisted review, the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court encourages litigants to use the most efficient means to conduct review of electronic information. We discuss…
CFTC Issues Largest Ever Whistleblower Award and First Award to a Foreign Whistleblower
- Jul 30, 2018
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CFTC Issues Largest Ever Whistleblower Award and First Award to a Foreign Whistleblower
On July 12 and 16, 2018, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC” or “Commission”) announced two landmark awards to whistleblowers. The first was an award of approximately $30 million, by far the CFTC’s largest award to a…
Supreme Court Rules That SEC Administrative Law Judge Appointments Violate The Constitution
- Jun 22, 2018
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Supreme Court Rules That SEC Administrative Law Judge Appointments Violate The Constitution
On June 21, 2018, the Supreme Court held in Lucia v. SEC, No. 17-130, that the process by which the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) selects administrative law judges (ALJs) violates the U.S. Constitution.
The New York Court of Appeals Rules That Martin Act Claims Are Subject to a Three-Year Statute of Limitations
- Jun 14, 2018
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The New York Court of Appeals Rules That Martin Act Claims Are Subject to a Three-Year Statute of Limitations
On June 12, 2018, in People v. Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, et al., the New York Court of Appeals held that claims brought under the Martin Act—New York’s uniquely broad Blue Sky Law, a powerful tool that permits the Attorney…
U.S. Supreme Court Rules That Class Action Tolling Does Not Extend to Successive Class Actions Filed After Running of the Statute of Limitations
- Jun 12, 2018
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U.S. Supreme Court Rules That Class Action Tolling Does Not Extend to Successive Class Actions Filed After Running of the Statute of Limitations
On June 11, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court held in China Agritech, Inc. v. Resh, No. 17-432, 584 U.S. __ (2018), that the class action tolling rule established more than four decades ago does not extend to successive class actions filed …
Supreme Court Rules That Costs of Internal Investigation Are Not Recoverable As Restitution under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act of 1996
- May 30, 2018
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Supreme Court Rules That Costs of Internal Investigation Are Not Recoverable As Restitution under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act of 1996
On May 29, 2018, in Lagos v. United States, the Supreme Court unanimously held that the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act of 1996 (the “MVRA”)[1] does not require a criminal defendant to pay the costs and attorneys’ fees associated…
DOJ Issues New Policy on Coordination of Corporate Penalties to Address “Piling On”
- May 10, 2018
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DOJ Issues New Policy on Coordination of Corporate Penalties to Address “Piling On”
Yesterday, Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice, announced a new policy, in the form of an addition to the United States Attorneys’ Manual (“USAM”), concerning the coordination of corporate…
United States v. Litvak: Second Circuit Rejects Challenge to the Materiality of Misstatements but Overturns Conviction a Second Time Due to Agency-Relationship Testimony
- May 07, 2018
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United States v. Litvak: Second Circuit Rejects Challenge to the Materiality of Misstatements but Overturns Conviction a Second Time Due to Agency-Relationship Testimony
On May 3, 2018, for the second time, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit overturned the conviction of former Jefferies trader Jesse Litvak for alleged misstatements to an RMBS transaction counterparty.
Second Circuit Confirms that Statements of Opinion Need Not Be Accompanied by Disclosure of All Underlying Conflicting Information
- May 03, 2018
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Second Circuit Confirms that Statements of Opinion Need Not Be Accompanied by Disclosure of All Underlying Conflicting Information
On Tuesday, May 1, 2018, Paul, Weiss obtained a significant victory for Pretium Resources Inc. when the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed dismissal of a securities fraud class action against Pretium.
U.S. Supreme Court Confirms State Court Jurisdiction Over Securities Act Class Actions
- Mar 23, 2018
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U.S. Supreme Court Confirms State Court Jurisdiction Over Securities Act Class Actions
The U.S. Supreme Court recently resolved a split among state and federal courts about whether the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act of 1998 divested state courts of jurisdiction over class actions asserting claims under the…
Brad Karp and Scott Barshay to Participate in Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute Event
- Mar 14, 2018
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Brad Karp and Scott Barshay to Participate in Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute Event
Firm chairman Brad Karp and corporate partner Scott Barshay will participate in the New York City Bar’s Sixth annual Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute.
In Recent Healthcare Fraud Lawsuit, the U.S. Department of Justice Embraces a More Expansive View of Private Equity Firm Liability for Portfolio Company Conduct
- Mar 08, 2018
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In Recent Healthcare Fraud Lawsuit, the U.S. Department of Justice Embraces a More Expansive View of Private Equity Firm Liability for Portfolio Company Conduct
The DOJ recently intervened in a healthcare fraud lawsuit against a compounding pharmacy company. The DOJ’s decision to name the manager of the private equity fund that owned the pharmacy may signal a more expansive view of manager…
Leaders of SEC Enforcement Division Discuss Priorities and Recent Developments
- Feb 28, 2018
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Leaders of SEC Enforcement Division Discuss Priorities and Recent Developments
Senior representatives of the SEC’s Enforcement Division recently discussed enforcement priorities, developments and other issues of current interest at the Practising Law Institute’s annual “SEC Speaks” event. Although the…
SEC Issues Updated Guidance on Cybersecurity Disclosure
- Feb 27, 2018
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SEC Issues Updated Guidance on Cybersecurity Disclosure
The SEC recently provided updated guidance on cybersecurity-related disclosure obligations. We discuss the SEC’s new interpretive guidance, which seeks to assist companies in preparing disclosure concerning cybersecurity risks and…
Beyond Disgorgement: The Impact of Kokesh on the SEC’s Pursuit of Equitable Remedies
- Feb 23, 2018
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Beyond Disgorgement: The Impact of Kokesh on the SEC’s Pursuit of Equitable Remedies
Since the Supreme Court ruled last June in Kokesh v. SEC that disgorgement claims are subject to a five-year statute of limitations, both lower courts and the SEC have grappled with questions the Court left unresolved, including…
U.S. Supreme Court Narrows Scope of Whistleblower Anti-Retaliation Protections
- Feb 22, 2018
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U.S. Supreme Court Narrows Scope of Whistleblower Anti-Retaliation Protections
The Supreme Court held yesterday that individuals who have reported alleged misconduct internally, but not to the SEC, are not covered by the anti-retaliation provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, resolving a circuit split on the…
Recent Decision Finds Waiver Based on “Oral Downloads” to the SEC
- Feb 14, 2018
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Recent Decision Finds Waiver Based on “Oral Downloads” to the SEC
A federal magistrate judge in the Southern District of Florida recently ruled that a law firm had waived work product protection over notes and memoranda of witness interviews when it provided “oral downloads” of those interviews to…
Second Circuit Rules That Evidence Rebutting Presumption of Reliance Need Not Be Conclusive
- Jan 17, 2018
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Second Circuit Rules That Evidence Rebutting Presumption of Reliance Need Not Be Conclusive
In Arkansas Teacher Retirement System v. Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., No. 16-250 (2d Cir. Jan. 12, 2018), the Second Circuit vacated the certification of a securities fraud class action due to two errors by the district court in its…
Daniel Levi to Speak at Mexican Bar Association Conference on Class Action Litigation
- Jan 17, 2018
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Daniel Levi to Speak at Mexican Bar Association Conference on Class Action Litigation
Litigation counsel Daniel Levi will participate in a conference focusing on class action litigation presented by the Mexican Bar Association.
Bulk of Wells Fargo Shareholder Derivative Suit Survives Motions to Dismiss
- Dec 04, 2017
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Bulk of Wells Fargo Shareholder Derivative Suit Survives Motions to Dismiss
A judge in the Northern District of California recently allowed the bulk of claims to advance in the Wells Fargo shareholder litigation. Plaintiffs seek to hold the board liable for alleged sales practices that have received…
Second Circuit Holds That Direct Evidence of Price Impact Is Not Always Necessary to Establish Market Efficiency Under the Fraud-on-the-Market Doctrine
- Nov 09, 2017
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Second Circuit Holds That Direct Evidence of Price Impact Is Not Always Necessary to Establish Market Efficiency Under the Fraud-on-the-Market Doctrine
Recent Public Remarks by Co-Directors of SEC Enforcement Division Signal Potential Changing Enforcement Priorities
- Oct 31, 2017
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Recent Public Remarks by Co-Directors of SEC Enforcement Division Signal Potential Changing Enforcement Priorities
Recent remarks by top officials at the SEC’s Division of Enforcement suggest changes in the enforcement environment, including a de-emphasis on the “broken windows” strategy focusing on minor violations and on settlements requiring…
Andrew Ehrlich to Participate in Securities Law Enforcement Forum
- Oct 26, 2017
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Andrew Ehrlich to Participate in Securities Law Enforcement Forum
Litigation partner Andrew Ehrlich will speak on a panel “Litigating Securities Fraud Cases Against the SEC and DOJ” at the annual Securities Enforcement Forum 2017.
President Trump Announces Intent to “De-Certify” Iran’s Compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
- Oct 13, 2017
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President Trump Announces Intent to “De-Certify” Iran’s Compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
President Trump announced that he will not certify Iran’s compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the multi-lateral commitment under which the United States, European Union, and five other countries agreed to lift…
Brad Karp and Ted Wells to Participate at PLI Annual Institute on Securities Regulation
- Nov 08, 2017
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Brad Karp and Ted Wells to Participate at PLI Annual Institute on Securities Regulation
Firm chair Brad Karp and litigation co-chair Ted Wells will participate in panel discussions at the Practising Law Institute’s 49th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation.
Securities Cases to Watch this Term at the Supreme Court
- Oct 03, 2017
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Securities Cases to Watch this Term at the Supreme Court
For the upcoming term, the Supreme Court is once again taking up significant securities litigation and enforcement matters. In this alert, we preview three cases already on the Court’s docket, and highlight a cert petitions of note.
Telia Agrees to $965 Million Global Foreign Bribery Resolution
- Sep 28, 2017
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Telia Agrees to $965 Million Global Foreign Bribery Resolution
U.S. authorities recently announced the first major FCPA settlement under the Trump administration: a $965 million global resolution with a Sweden-based telecommunications company Telia Company AB and its indirectly-owned Uzbek…
The Impact of CalPERS v. ANZ Securities on Securities Litigation
- Sep 18, 2017
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The Impact of CalPERS v. ANZ Securities on Securities Litigation
In CalPERS v. ANZ Securities, the Supreme Court ruled that the filing of a class action does not toll the Securities Act’s three-year statute of repose.
Divided Second Circuit Panel Overrules Prior Newman Insider Trading Decision
- Aug 25, 2017
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Divided Second Circuit Panel Overrules Prior Newman Insider Trading Decision
On Wednesday, in United States v. Martoma, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit overruled its own 2014 decision in United States v. Newman and altered the standard for determining whether the personal benefit…
ISDA Publishes T+2 Settlement Protocol
- Aug 08, 2017
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ISDA Publishes T+2 Settlement Protocol
Recently, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association published the ISDA 2017 OTC Equity Derivatives T+2 Settlement Cycle Protocol, the newest installment of ISDA’s mechanism aimed at facilitating the multilateral and…
Second Circuit Holds That Ascertainability Requirement Of Class Certification Does Not Include “Administrative Feasibility” And That Extraterritoriality Issues Can Preclude Predominance
- Jul 10, 2017
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Second Circuit Holds That Ascertainability Requirement Of Class Certification Does Not Include “Administrative Feasibility” And That Extraterritoriality Issues Can Preclude Predominance
In a July 7 decision with significant implications for the global OTC market, the Second Circuit addressed the standards for certifying classes in securities fraud cases. In In re Petrobras Securities Litigation, the Second Circuit…
Kokesh Raises Questions About Declinations with Disgorgement Under the FCPA Pilot Program
- Jun 29, 2017
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Kokesh Raises Questions About Declinations with Disgorgement Under the FCPA Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of Justice recently declined to prosecute two U.S. subsidiaries of a German chemical company while requiring them to disgorge profits from the allegedly corrupt scheme, the third declination requiring disgorgement…
U.S. Supreme Court Rules That Class Action Tolling Does Not Apply to Statutes of Repose
- Jun 27, 2017
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U.S. Supreme Court Rules That Class Action Tolling Does Not Apply to Statutes of Repose
In a decision likely to have significant ramifications for federal securities litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 26 that the class action tolling doctrine established in American Pipe & Construction Co. v. Utah does…
Audra Soloway to Participate in Duke Law Conference, “Emerging Issues in Securities Class Actions”
- Jul 20, 2017
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Audra Soloway to Participate in Duke Law Conference, “Emerging Issues in Securities Class Actions”
Litigation partner Audra Soloway will speak at an invitation-only conference, “Emerging Issues in Securities Class Actions,” hosted by the Duke Law Center for Judicial Studies.
U.S. Supreme Court Holds That Five-Year Statute of Limitations Applies to Claims for Disgorgement Brought by the SEC
- Jun 06, 2017
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U.S. Supreme Court Holds That Five-Year Statute of Limitations Applies to Claims for Disgorgement Brought by the SEC
On June 5, the Supreme Court unanimously held that SEC claims for disgorgement are governed by a five-year statute of limitations. The Court rejected the SEC’s position that the claims are not subject to time limits. The decision…
Susanna Buergel, Andrew Ehrlich and Audra Soloway Co-Author Law360 Article
- May 24, 2017
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Susanna Buergel, Andrew Ehrlich and Audra Soloway Co-Author Law360 Article
Litigation partners Susanna Buergel, Andrew Ehrlich and Audra Soloway co-authored an “Expert Analysis” special series article for Law360.
Richard Rosen to Participate in Roundtable on Recent Developments in Securities Class Actions
- May 11, 2017
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Richard Rosen to Participate in Roundtable on Recent Developments in Securities Class Actions
Litigation partner Richard Rosen will address recent developments in securities class actions in a roundtable discussion hosted by the American Bar Association’s Section of Litigation.
Supreme Court to Examine Key Question of Securities Fraud Liability Based Solely on Omissions
- Mar 30, 2017
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Supreme Court to Examine Key Question of Securities Fraud Liability Based Solely on Omissions
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court agreed to hear an important securities case addressing the scope of federal securities law claims based solely on omissions of material information. Petitioners in the case, Leidos, Inc. v. Indiana …
Brad Karp to Participate at PLI’s Securities Litigation Seminar
- Apr 05, 2017
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Brad Karp to Participate at PLI’s Securities Litigation Seminar
Firm chair Brad Karp will participate in a panel discussion at the Practising Law Institute’s “Securities Litigation 2017: From Investigation to Trial” seminar.
Brad Karp, Lorin Reisner, Richard Tarlowe and Edward Turan to Speak at SIFMA’s Compliance and Legal Society Annual Seminar
- Mar 19, 2017
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Brad Karp, Lorin Reisner, Richard Tarlowe and Edward Turan to Speak at SIFMA’s Compliance and Legal Society Annual Seminar
Litigation partners Brad Karp, Lorin Reisner, Richard Tarlowe and counsel Edward Turan will speak at the 2017 SIFMA Compliance and Legal Society’s Annual Seminar—the securities industry’s premiere event.
The D&O Diary Reviews Updated Deskbook on Federal Securities Litigation
- Feb 21, 2017
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The D&O Diary Reviews Updated Deskbook on Federal Securities Litigation
Litigation partners Daniel Kramer and Audra Soloway are co-authors of the recently updated "Federal Securities Litigation: A Deskbook for the Practitioner" which was favorably reviewed by Kevin LaCroix, author of the Internet…
President and Congress Eliminate SEC Resource Extraction Rule
- Feb 15, 2017
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President and Congress Eliminate SEC Resource Extraction Rule
On February 14, President Trump signed a joint resolution of Congress passed under the Congressional Review Act eliminating an SEC rule requiring resource extraction issuers to disclose payments made to the U.S. or foreign…
Brad Karp to Participate at Annual Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute
- Mar 01, 2017
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Brad Karp to Participate at Annual Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute
Firm chair Brad Karp will speak on recent developments in securities class actions at the New York City Bar's 5th Annual Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute.
Client Alert: SEC Lists the Five Most Frequent Compliance Topics Identified in Examinations of Investment Advisers
- Feb 08, 2017
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Client Alert: SEC Lists the Five Most Frequent Compliance Topics Identified in Examinations of Investment Advisers
On February 7, the SEC's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations identified five areas of compliance deficiencies or weaknesses frequently found during the staff's examinations of registered investment advisers. In the…
Client Alert: Supreme Court Nominee Has Taken Skeptical View of Private Securities Fraud Litigation, Agency Deference
- Feb 02, 2017
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Client Alert: Supreme Court Nominee Has Taken Skeptical View of Private Securities Fraud Litigation, Agency Deference
On January 31, President Donald J. Trump nominated Tenth Circuit Judge Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court seat vacated by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia nearly a year ago. Though his judicial record in private securities…
Client Alert: Second Circuit Holds that Trust Indenture Act 316(b) Prohibits Only Non-Consensual Amendments to Core Payment Terms of Bond Indentures
- Jan 18, 2017
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Client Alert: Second Circuit Holds that Trust Indenture Act 316(b) Prohibits Only Non-Consensual Amendments to Core Payment Terms of Bond Indentures
On January 17, 2017, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued its long-anticipated opinion in Marblegate Asset Management, LLC v. Education Management Finance Corp., ruling that Section 316(b) of the Trust Indenture…
Client Alert: U.S. Supreme Court To Review Ruling That Class Action Tolling Does Not Apply to Statutes of Repose
- Jan 17, 2017
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Client Alert: U.S. Supreme Court To Review Ruling That Class Action Tolling Does Not Apply to Statutes of Repose
On January 13, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit holding that the class action tolling doctrine established in American Pipe & Construction Co. v.…
U.S. Supreme Court to Review Whether Statute of Limitations Applies to SEC Disgorgement Claims
- Jan 17, 2017
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U.S. Supreme Court to Review Whether Statute of Limitations Applies to SEC Disgorgement Claims
On January 13, 2017, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Kokesh v. Securities and Exchange Commission (U.S. Jan. 13, 2017) (No. 16-529) to determine whether disgorgement claims are subject to the five-year statute of limitations…
Client Alert: Supreme Court Reaffirms Dirks, Confirms that a Gift of Information to a Trading Relative or Friend Satisfies Personal Benefit Requirement for Insider Trading
- Dec 07, 2016
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Client Alert: Supreme Court Reaffirms Dirks, Confirms that a Gift of Information to a Trading Relative or Friend Satisfies Personal Benefit Requirement for Insider Trading
In its first opinion on the scope of insider trading liability in nearly twenty years, the Supreme Court in Salman v. United States addressed whether insider trading liability can arise where a tipper makes a "gift" of…
Client Alert: Second Circuit Holds That Parties to Standard Lock-Up Agreements in IPOs Do Not Form a “Group” for Section 13(d) and Section 16(b) Purposes
- Nov 08, 2016
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Client Alert: Second Circuit Holds That Parties to Standard Lock-Up Agreements in IPOs Do Not Form a “Group” for Section 13(d) and Section 16(b) Purposes
A Second Circuit decision on November 3 in Lowinger v. Morgan Stanley rejected a theory that would have impeded the normal process by which trading of newly issued IPO shares is stabilized. In its November 3 ruling, the court…
Client Alert: SEC Staff Issues Interpretive Guidance on Rule 144 Holding Period for Common Stock in UP-C Structures
- Nov 03, 2016
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Client Alert: SEC Staff Issues Interpretive Guidance on Rule 144 Holding Period for Common Stock in UP-C Structures
On November 1, 2016, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Corporation Finance issued an interpretive letter concluding that, for purposes of Rule 144 of the Securities Act, the holding period for…
Litigation Partners Co-Author Article on the D.C. Circuit’s Decision on CFPB’s Constitutionality
- Oct 31, 2016
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Litigation Partners Co-Author Article on the D.C. Circuit’s Decision on CFPB’s Constitutionality
Firm chair Brad Karp and litigation partners Roberto Gonzalez, Susanna Buergel, Jane O'Brien and Elizabeth Sacksteder co-authored an article entitled, "D.C. Circuit Finds Single-Director Structure of the CFPB Unconstitutional."
Client Alert: What to Look for in Tomorrow’s Supreme Court Argument in Key Insider Trading Case
- Oct 04, 2016
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Client Alert: What to Look for in Tomorrow’s Supreme Court Argument in Key Insider Trading Case
For the first time in nearly twenty years, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral argument tomorrow in a case directly addressing the scope of insider trading liability.
In Vivendi Appeal, Second Circuit Rejects Challenge to “Price Maintenance” Theory of Price Impact
- Sep 30, 2016
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In Vivendi Appeal, Second Circuit Rejects Challenge to “Price Maintenance” Theory of Price Impact
On September 27, 2016, in related appeals arising from a long-pending securities fraud class action against Vivendi, the Second Circuit ruled on several important issues, including the proof necessary to both sustain and defeat…
Brad Karp and Lorin Reisner to Participate in PLI’s Annual Institute on Securities Regulation
- Nov 02, 2016
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Brad Karp and Lorin Reisner to Participate in PLI’s Annual Institute on Securities Regulation
Firm chair Brad Karp and litigation partner Lorin Reisner will participate in the Practising Law Institute's 48th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation.
Client Alert: Second Circuit Holds an Employer’s ERISA-Regulated Benefit Plans Are Not “Affiliates” of the Employer-Sponsor for Class Settlement Purposes; Splits with Seventh Circuit
- Sep 23, 2016
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Client Alert: Second Circuit Holds an Employer’s ERISA-Regulated Benefit Plans Are Not “Affiliates” of the Employer-Sponsor for Class Settlement Purposes; Splits with Seventh Circuit
The Second Circuit's September 20 decision in In re American International Group, Inc. Securities Litigation, No. 14‐4067(L) will likely have consequences in the negotiation of class action securities settlement agreements.
Client Alert: Second Circuit Expands the IndyMac Rule
- Jul 22, 2016
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Client Alert: Second Circuit Expands the IndyMac Rule
In two recent federal securities fraud actions stemming from the 2008 financial crisis, the Second Circuit has affirmed that statutes of repose
Mark Bergman and David Lakhdhir Co-Author Article on Effects of Brexit on Public Disclosure Obligations
- Jul 12, 2016
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Mark Bergman and David Lakhdhir Co-Author Article on Effects of Brexit on Public Disclosure Obligations
London-based corporate partners Mark Bergman and David Lakhdhir co-authored a client memorandum, titled "Brexit: Disclosure Implications for SEC Reporting Companies," that was featured in the July issues of Insights: The…
Litigation Partners Author Article on New York’s New AML and Sanctions Requirements
- Jul 10, 2016
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Litigation Partners Author Article on New York’s New AML and Sanctions Requirements
Firm chair Brad Karp and litigation partners Roberto Gonzalez, Michael Gertzman, Jessica Carey and Roberto Finzi co-authored a client memorandum that was featured on the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and…
SEC Proposes Rules on Business Continuity and Transition Plans for Investment Advisers
- Jul 13, 2016
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SEC Proposes Rules on Business Continuity and Transition Plans for Investment Advisers
On June 28, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") proposed a new rule [1] requiring SEC registered investment advisers ("advisers") to adopt and implement a business continuity and transition plan (a "BCTP") to …
Brexit: Disclosure Implications for SEC Reporting Companies
- Jul 12, 2016
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Brexit: Disclosure Implications for SEC Reporting Companies
In the short period since the June 23 UK referendum on whether to remain in, or leave, the European Union, the United Kingdom has faced a remarkable range of political, monetary, economic and even constitutional…
Susanna Buergel Profiled in Law360’s “Influential Women in Securities Law”
- Jul 01, 2016
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Susanna Buergel Profiled in Law360’s “Influential Women in Securities Law”
Litigation partner Susanna Buergel was profiled in Law360's "Influential Women in Securities Law" for, among other things, her work with Citigroup to reach a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission…
New York DFS Finalizes Stringent Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Regulation
- Jul 01, 2016
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New York DFS Finalizes Stringent Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Regulation
Following Maria Vullo's confirmation as Superintendent earlier this month, the New York Department of Financial Services ("DFS") yesterday finalized its closely watched proposed regulation on anti-money laundering (AML) monitoring and …
Brexit: What Comes Next? What Are the Potential Consequences?
- Jul 06, 2016
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Brexit: What Comes Next? What Are the Potential Consequences?
On June 23, 2016 voters in the United Kingdom were asked in a referendum whether the UK should remain a member of the European Union or leave the EU. By a vote of 51.9% to 48.1%, the voters opted to leave.
Client Memo: A Guide to the Supreme Court’s Notable Decisions this Term
- Jun 28, 2016
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Client Memo: A Guide to the Supreme Court’s Notable Decisions this Term
The Supreme Court's 2015-2016 Term will be remembered for the unexpected death of Justice Antonin Scalia on February 13, 2016.
SEC Increases “Qualified Client” Net Worth Threshold
- Jun 17, 2016
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SEC Increases “Qualified Client” Net Worth Threshold
On June 14, 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission increased the net worth test threshold for "qualified clients" under Rule 205-3 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, from $2 million to $2.1 million.
Walter Rieman, Audra Soloway and Andrew Ehrlich Co-Author Article on American Pipe Tolling in Law360
- Jun 02, 2016
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Walter Rieman, Audra Soloway and Andrew Ehrlich Co-Author Article on American Pipe Tolling in Law360
Litigation partners Walter Rieman, Audra Soloway and Andrew Ehrlich co-authored an article, titled "A Majority on American Pipe Tolling Emerges," in the June 2 issue of Law360.
Client Alert: Second Circuit Rules That Constitutional Challenge to Appointment of SEC Administrative Law Judges Must Be Adjudicated During Review of SEC’s Final Order, and Not in a Separate District Court Lawsuit
- Jun 03, 2016
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Client Alert: Second Circuit Rules That Constitutional Challenge to Appointment of SEC Administrative Law Judges Must Be Adjudicated During Review of SEC’s Final Order, and Not in a Separate District Court Lawsuit
Tilton v. SEC, No. 15-2103 (2d Cir. June 1, 2016), arose from an action in federal district court brought by Lynn Tilton and her investment firms ("Tilton"), who were respondents in an ongoing administrative proceeding before the…
Client Alert: Second Circuit Strikes Down Imposition of $1.27 Billion FIRREA Penalty, Holds That Government Failed to Prove Countrywide Acted with Fraudulent Intent
- May 31, 2016
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Client Alert: Second Circuit Strikes Down Imposition of $1.27 Billion FIRREA Penalty, Holds That Government Failed to Prove Countrywide Acted with Fraudulent Intent
On May 23, 2016, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed a jury's finding of liability and the district court's imposition of a $1.27 billion civil penalty on Countrywide and related defendants…
Client Alert: Eleventh Circuit Applies Five-Year Statute of Limitations to Claims for Disgorgement and Declaratory Relief, Creating a Circuit Split
- May 31, 2016
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Client Alert: Eleventh Circuit Applies Five-Year Statute of Limitations to Claims for Disgorgement and Declaratory Relief, Creating a Circuit Split
In SEC v. Graham, No. 14-13562 (11th Cir. May 26, 2016), the Eleventh Circuit held that the five-year statute of limitations applicable to SEC enforcement proceedings under 28 U.S.C. § 2462 applies to disgorgement and declaratory…
Client Alert: The Sixth Circuit, in Agreement with the Second Circuit, Holds That American Pipe Tolling Does Not Apply to Statutes of Repose
- May 25, 2016
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Client Alert: The Sixth Circuit, in Agreement with the Second Circuit, Holds That American Pipe Tolling Does Not Apply to Statutes of Repose
On Friday, in Stein v. Regions Morgan Keegan Select High Income Fund, Inc., Nos. 15-5903, 15-905, 2016 WL 2909333 (6th Cir. May 19, 2016), the Sixth Circuit ruled that the tolling doctrine established by American Pipe & …
Client Alert: Supreme Court Rejects Federal Jurisdiction Over State Law Claims That Do Not Necessarily Raise Exchange Act Issues
- May 16, 2016
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Client Alert: Supreme Court Rejects Federal Jurisdiction Over State Law Claims That Do Not Necessarily Raise Exchange Act Issues
In Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. v. Manning, No. 14-1132 (May 16, 2016), the Supreme Court held that the provision of exclusive federal jurisdiction in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") does…
Client Alert: U.S. District Court in New Jersey Rules That the Two-Year Limitations Period for Suits to Recover Short-Swing Profits Under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Is a Statute of Repose That Is Not Subject to Tolling
- May 10, 2016
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Client Alert: U.S. District Court in New Jersey Rules That the Two-Year Limitations Period for Suits to Recover Short-Swing Profits Under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Is a Statute of Repose That Is Not Subject to Tolling
Last week, a judge in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey ruled on an issue that has remained unresolved since the United States Supreme Court split 4-4 on it four years ago: whether the two-year …
Client Alert: CFPB Proposes a Ban on Arbitration Clauses That Prevent Class Action Litigation
- May 09, 2016
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Client Alert: CFPB Proposes a Ban on Arbitration Clauses That Prevent Class Action Litigation
On May 5, 2016, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a 377-page notice of proposed rulemaking that would prohibit, going forward, banks and a variety of other companies from including in contracts arbitration…
Client Alert: Eighth Circuit Interprets Halliburton II, Holding That Defendants Successfully Rebutted Fraud-on-the-Market Presumption of Reliance by Showing that the Alleged Misstatements Did Not Cause a Stock-Price Increase
- Apr 13, 2016
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Client Alert: Eighth Circuit Interprets Halliburton II, Holding That Defendants Successfully Rebutted Fraud-on-the-Market Presumption of Reliance by Showing that the Alleged Misstatements Did Not Cause a Stock-Price Increase
On April 12, 2016, in IBEW Local 98 Pension Fund v. Best Buy Co., Inc., the Eighth Circuit interpreted and applied the Supreme Court's decision in Halliburton Co. v. Erica P. John Fund, Inc. ("Halliburton II"), which …
Daniel Juceam to Speak About Class Actions at ABA’s Annual Litigation Meeting
- Apr 13, 2016
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Daniel Juceam to Speak About Class Actions at ABA’s Annual Litigation Meeting
Litigation counsel Daniel Juceam will participate in a panel discussion at the American Bar Association's Litigation Section Annual Conference.
Second Circuit Interprets Omnicare Narrowly, Holding That Issuers Need Not Disclose Information Merely Because It Cuts Against Their Opinions or Projection
- Mar 09, 2016
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Second Circuit Interprets Omnicare Narrowly, Holding That Issuers Need Not Disclose Information Merely Because It Cuts Against Their Opinions or Projection
On March 4, 2016, in Tongue v. Sanofi,[1] the Second Circuit interpreted and applied for the first time the Supreme Court's decision in Omnicare Inc. v. Laborers Dist. Council Const. Indus. Pension Fund,[2] which addressed the…
Roberto Gonzalez to Speak on "Effective Strategies with State and Federal Officials" at HNBA Conference
- Mar 17, 2016
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Roberto Gonzalez to Speak on "Effective Strategies with State and Federal Officials" at HNBA Conference
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez will participate in a panel discussion at the HNBA Corporate Counsel Conference.
FinCEN Imposes Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Requirements
- Feb 02, 2016
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FinCEN Imposes Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Requirements
The U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued Geographic Targeting Orders ("GTO") imposing temporary reporting requirements on title insurers with respect to "all-cash" purchases of high-end…
Client Alert: U.S. District Court Orders Compliance Monitor’s Report Unsealed Pursuant to First Amendment Right of Public Access
- Feb 01, 2016
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Client Alert: U.S. District Court Orders Compliance Monitor’s Report Unsealed Pursuant to First Amendment Right of Public Access
On January 28, 2016, United States District Judge John Gleeson of the Eastern District of New York found that a report by a corporate compliance monitor retained to supervise HSBC under a deferred prosecution agreement ("DPA")…
Awards & Recognition
ExxonMobil Win Named CVN’s Top Defense Verdict of 2019
- Jan 15, 2020
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ExxonMobil Win Named CVN’s Top Defense Verdict of 2019
CVN named Paul, Weiss’s trial win for ExxonMobil in the historic $1.6 billion climate change securities fraud lawsuit by the New York Attorney General the top defense verdict of 2019.
Claudia Hammerman, Amran Hussein and Loretta Lynch Named Notable Women in Law by Crain’s New York Business
- Dec 18, 2019
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Claudia Hammerman, Amran Hussein and Loretta Lynch Named Notable Women in Law by Crain’s New York Business
Litigation partners Claudia Hammerman and Loretta Lynch and corporate partner Amran Hussein have been named to Crain’s New York Business’s 2020 “Notable Women in Law” list.
Harris Fischman Named a David Rockefeller Fellow
- Oct 21, 2019
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Harris Fischman Named a David Rockefeller Fellow
Harris Fischman has been named to the Partnership for New York City’s 2019 – 2020 class of David Rockefeller Fellows, a group of thirty senior executives selected to participate in a year-long business and civic leadership program.
The American Lawyer Names Ted Wells “Litigator of the Week”
- Jun 21, 2019
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The American Lawyer Names Ted Wells “Litigator of the Week”
Litigation partner Ted Wells was named “Litigator of the Week” by The American Lawyer on June 21, in recognition of a victory by Ted and litigation partners Kannon Shanmugam and Yahonnes Cleary on behalf of New Jersey Gov. Phil…
Paul, Weiss Partners Receive Law360 Distinguished Writing Award
- Feb 26, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Partners Receive Law360 Distinguished Writing Award
Firm chairman Brad Karp, corporate partner Mark Bergman and litigation partners Susanna Buergel, Roberto Gonzalez, Jane O’Brien and Elizabeth Sacksteder have been selected to receive the Law360 Distinguished Writing Award at the 2019…
The American Lawyer Names Andrew Gordon “Litigator of the Week”
- Jan 18, 2019
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The American Lawyer Names Andrew Gordon “Litigator of the Week”
Litigation partner Andrew Gordon was named “Litigator of the Week” by The American Lawyer, following a summary judgment victory by Andrew and litigation partners Greg Laufer and Julia Wood on behalf of hedge fund administrator Citco…
Susanna Buergel and Elizabeth Sacksteder Named Notable Women in Law by Crain’s New York Business
- Jan 03, 2019
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Susanna Buergel and Elizabeth Sacksteder Named Notable Women in Law by Crain’s New York Business
Litigation partners Susanna Buergel and Liz Sacksteder were recognized by Crain’s New York Business as 2019 “Notable Women in Law.”
Brad Karp Named “Attorney of the Year” by the New York Law Journal
- Oct 10, 2018
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Brad Karp Named “Attorney of the Year” by the New York Law Journal
Firm chair Brad Karp was named the 2018 New York Law Journal “Attorney of the Year.”
Susanna Buergel, Claudia Hammerman and Michele Hirshman Named to Benchmark’s Top 250 Women in Litigation
- Jul 19, 2018
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Susanna Buergel, Claudia Hammerman and Michele Hirshman Named to Benchmark’s Top 250 Women in Litigation
Litigation partners Susanna Buergel, Claudia Hammerman and Michele Hirshman were named to Benchmark Litigation’s annual "Top 250 Women in Litigation."
Ted Wells and Secretary Johnson Among Savoy Magazine’s Most Influential Black Lawyers
- Jul 16, 2018
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Ted Wells and Secretary Johnson Among Savoy Magazine’s Most Influential Black Lawyers
Litigation partners Ted Wells and Jeh Johnson were named to Savoy Magazine’s “Most Influential Black Lawyers” list.
Brad Karp Named “Litigator of the Year” by The American Lawyer
- Dec 21, 2017
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Brad Karp Named “Litigator of the Year” by The American Lawyer
Firm chair Brad Karp was named a 2017 “Litigator of the Year” by The American Lawyer.
Dan Kramer Named “Litigation Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal
- Dec 19, 2017
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Dan Kramer Named “Litigation Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal
Litigation partner Dan Kramer was recognized as a “Litigation Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal.
Edward Turan Receives SIFMA’s Alfred J. Rauschman Memorial Award
- Mar 19, 2017
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Edward Turan Receives SIFMA’s Alfred J. Rauschman Memorial Award
Litigation counsel Edward Turan received the SIFMA Compliance & Legal Society’s Alfred J. Rauschman Memorial Award “in recognition of his significant contribution to compliance and legal communities and his dedication to the…
Law360 Recognizes Paul, Weiss Securities Practice Among the Year’s Best
- Jan 10, 2017
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Law360 Recognizes Paul, Weiss Securities Practice Among the Year’s Best
For the third year in a row, Paul, Weiss was recognized by Law360 with a "Practice Group of the Year" award in the Securities Law category.
Brad Karp and Nick Groombridge Named “Litigation Trailblazers” by The National Law Journal
- Dec 12, 2016
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Brad Karp and Nick Groombridge Named “Litigation Trailblazers” by The National Law Journal
Firm chair Brad Karp and litigation partner Nicholas Groombridge were among the 50 top professionals in the U.S. recognized as 2016 "Litigation Trailblazers" by The National Law Journal.
Benchmark Litigation Names Four Paul, Weiss Partners “Top 10 Practitioners”
- Nov 09, 2016
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Benchmark Litigation Names Four Paul, Weiss Partners “Top 10 Practitioners”
Four Paul, Weiss partners were selected by Benchmark Litigation for its inaugural list of "Top 10 Practitioners" across 10 areas of practice.
Chuck Davidow and Alan Kornberg Selected as Finalists for Transatlantic Legal Awards
- May 10, 2016
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Chuck Davidow and Alan Kornberg Selected as Finalists for Transatlantic Legal Awards
Litigation partner Chuck Davidow and bankruptcy partner Alan Kornberg were named as finalists in The American Lawyer's annual Transatlantic Legal Awards.
Susanna Buergel Named to Law360’s “25 Most Influential Women in Securities Law”
- Apr 12, 2016
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Susanna Buergel Named to Law360’s “25 Most Influential Women in Securities Law”
Litigation partner Susanna Buergel was recognized by Law360 as one of "The 25 Most Influential Women in Securities Law," a new series which profiles the achievements of an elite group of women in securities law, showcasing top…
Richard Rosen and Udi Grofman Selected for Distinguished Legal Writing Award
- Apr 05, 2016
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Richard Rosen and Udi Grofman Selected for Distinguished Legal Writing Award
Litigation partner Richard Rosen and corporate partner Udi Grofman were recognized among the finest law firm writers of 2016 with Burton Awards for their article, "Political Intelligence and U.S. Insider Trading Regulations."
Jessica Carey and Salvatore Gogliormella Named Rising Stars by New York Law Journal
- Apr 06, 2016
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Jessica Carey and Salvatore Gogliormella Named Rising Stars by New York Law Journal
Litigation partner Jessica Carey and real estate partner Salvatore Gogliormella have been named New York Law Journal Rising Stars for 2016.
Sal Gogliormella and Roberto Gonzalez Named Rising Stars by Law360
- Mar 31, 2016
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Sal Gogliormella and Roberto Gonzalez Named Rising Stars by Law360
Real estate partner Salvatore Gogliormella and litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez have been named to Law360's Rising Stars for 2016 in the Real Estate and Banking categories, respectively.
Benchmark Litigation Names Paul, Weiss “Securities Firm of the Year”
- Feb 11, 2016
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Benchmark Litigation Names Paul, Weiss “Securities Firm of the Year”
Paul, Weiss has been named Benchmark Litigation's "Securities Firm of the Year" for 2016. Litigation partner Gregory Laufer accepted the award for the firm on February 11 at the Essex House in New York at the third annual…
Roberto Gonzalez Named to Hispanic Bar Association’s “Top Lawyers Under 40”
- Feb 04, 2016
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Roberto Gonzalez Named to Hispanic Bar Association’s “Top Lawyers Under 40”
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez has been named to the Hispanic National Bar Association's (HNBA) 2016 list of the twenty "Top Lawyers Under 40."