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Events & Publications
Supreme Court Holds That Title VII Does Not Require a Showing of Material or Significant Injury for Claims Based on Allegedly Discriminatory Transfers
- Apr 24, 2024
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Supreme Court Holds That Title VII Does Not Require a Showing of Material or Significant Injury for Claims Based on Allegedly Discriminatory Transfers
The Supreme Court recently ruled unanimously that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act does not require employees to suffer a “‘significant’ employment disadvantage” in order to state a viable discrimination claim.
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.
Supreme Court Decides Pure Omissions Are Not Actionable Under Rule 10b-5(b) in Macquarie Infrastructure Corp. v. Moab Partners, L.P.
- Apr 16, 2024
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Supreme Court Decides Pure Omissions Are Not Actionable Under Rule 10b-5(b) in Macquarie Infrastructure Corp. v. Moab Partners, L.P.
In a recent unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that a failure to disclose information required by Item 303 of Regulation S-K cannot support a private claim under SEC Rule 10b-5(b) in the absence of an otherwise-misleading …
Federal E-Discovery: Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal Sanction for Text Message Spoliation
- Apr 02, 2024
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Federal E-Discovery: Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal Sanction for Text Message Spoliation
Litigation partners Chris Boehning and Dan Toal's latest Federal E-Discovery column, "Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal Sanction for Text Message Spoliation," appeared in the April 2 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Subject-Matter Jurisdiction
- Mar 28, 2024
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Second Circuit Review: Subject-Matter Jurisdiction
Litigation of counsel Martin Flumenbaum and firm Chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Subject-Matter Jurisdiction,” appeared in the March 28 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Intellectual Property Litigation: The Battle Over Design Patent Obviousness: Will The ‘Rosen-Durling’ Test Continue to Govern Future Design Patent Obviousness Inquiries?
- Mar 13, 2024
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Intellectual Property Litigation: The Battle Over Design Patent Obviousness: Will The ‘Rosen-Durling’ Test Continue to Govern Future Design Patent Obviousness Inquiries?
Litigation partners Catherine Nyarady and Crystal Parker’s latest Intellectual Property Litigation column, “The Battle Over Design Patent Obviousness: Will The ‘Rosen-Durling’ Test Continue To Govern Future Design Patent Obviousness…
Will Marks Publishes ABA Article on Importance of First Principles in Appellate Law
- Mar 07, 2024
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Will Marks Publishes ABA Article on Importance of First Principles in Appellate Law
The American Bar Association published an article by litigation associate Will Marks on first principles of the U.S. legal system, and why they’re crucial in appellate practice.
Lorin Reisner and Josh Hill to Speak at ABA’s 2024 White Collar Crime Conference
- Mar 06, 2024
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Lorin Reisner and Josh Hill to Speak at ABA’s 2024 White Collar Crime Conference
Litigation partners Lorin Reisner and Josh Hill will participate in panel discussions as part of the American Bar Association’s 2024 White Collar Crime conference.
Second Circuit Review: The Resource Group International v. Chishti
- Feb 28, 2024
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Second Circuit Review: The Resource Group International v. Chishti
Litigation of counsel Martin Flumenbaum and firm Chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “The Resource Group International v. Chishti,” appeared in the February 28 issue of the New York Law Journal.
William Marks Explains Ins and Outs of Appellate Process to U.S. News & World Report
- Feb 08, 2024
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William Marks Explains Ins and Outs of Appellate Process to U.S. News & World Report
Litigation associate William Marks spoke with U.S. News & World Report about the significance of a court appeal and how the appeals process works.
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
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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).
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Five 2024 Chambers USA Awards
- Mar 21, 2024
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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 Five 2024 Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards
- Mar 13, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Wins Five 2024 Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards
Benchmark Litigation awarded Paul, Weiss top honors across several categories in its 2024 U.S. Awards.
Kannon Shanmugam Named a 2024 “Leading Commercial Litigator” by the Daily Journal
- Jan 25, 2024
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Kannon Shanmugam Named a 2024 “Leading Commercial Litigator” by the Daily Journal
The Daily Journal profiled Litigation Department Co-Chair Kannon Shanmugam as one of its 2024 “Leading Commercial Litigators.”
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Six Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards
- Jan 18, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Six Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards
Benchmark Litigation named Paul, Weiss a finalist across six categories in its annual U.S. Awards, which spotlight the litigators and firms leading the most impactful matters over the past year.
Kannon Shanmugam Recognized by The American Lawyer for Appellate Reversal of Criminal Conviction
- Jan 05, 2024
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Kannon Shanmugam Recognized by The American Lawyer for Appellate Reversal of Criminal Conviction
Litigation partner Kannon Shanmugam, alongside co-counsel, was recognized by The American Lawyer on January 5 for winning the Ninth Circuit reversal of former U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry’s criminal conviction for making false…
Paul, Weiss Recognized by Law360 for Final Victory in Decade-Long Goldman Sachs Investor Class Action
- Nov 17, 2023
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Paul, Weiss Recognized by Law360 for Final Victory in Decade-Long Goldman Sachs Investor Class Action
Litigation partners Audra Soloway and Kannon Shanmugam were recognized in Law360’s “Legal Lions of the Week” column on November 17, alongside co-counsel from Sullivan & Cromwell, for their final Second Circuit win in a decade-long …
Audra Soloway Named a 2023 “Class Action/Mass Tort Litigation Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal
- Sep 06, 2023
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Audra Soloway Named a 2023 “Class Action/Mass Tort Litigation Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal
Litigation partner Audra Soloway was recognized as a 2023 “Class Action/Mass Tort Litigation Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal.
Paul, Weiss Named to the National Law Journal’s 2023 “Appellate Hot List”
- Sep 01, 2023
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Paul, Weiss Named to the National Law Journal’s 2023 “Appellate Hot List”
For the fifth consecutive year, Paul, Weiss will be recognized on the National Law Journal’s “Appellate Hot List,” which annually highlights law firms that have handled exemplary appellate matters.
Kannon Shanmugam Named “Litigator of the Week” by The American Lawyer for Goldman Sachs Class Decertification
- Aug 18, 2023
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Kannon Shanmugam Named “Litigator of the Week” by The American Lawyer for Goldman Sachs Class Decertification
The American Lawyer recognized litigation partner Kannon Shanmugam as a “Litigator of the Week” on August 18 alongside co-counsel for winning a “blockbuster” Second Circuit decision in a $13 billion securities class action against our …