Our White Collar & Regulatory Defense group has unparalleled experience and expertise, and is among the most respected and successful in the United States. We regularly represent Fortune 500 companies and their executives and boards in connection with investigations by federal and state enforcement authorities, and in courtrooms nationwide. We excel at developing creative and successful strategies and defenses for responding to or preventing government investigations and enforcement proceedings.
Publications
SEC Enforcement: 2022 Year in Review
In a busy 2022, significant SEC rulemaking and enforcement developments included a record $4.2 billion in penalties, multiple policy shifts and an emphasis on cryptocurrency, ESG, cybersecurity and “off-channel” communications, among other areas. We highlight important takeaways for businesses from the Enforcement Division’s activities in 2022 and their implications for the Division’s priorities going forward.
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Paul, Weiss Ranked by Global Investigations Review in 2022 “GIR 30”
Paul, Weiss was ranked for the third consecutive year by Global Investigations Review in its annual “GIR 30” list, which recognizes the best law firms for complex multijurisdictional corporate investigations.
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Loretta Lynch Discusses Racial Equity and Civil Rights Audits With Law360 Pulse
In a wide-ranging interview with Law360 Pulse, litigation partner Loretta Lynch discussed racial equity and civil rights audits as crucial tools for companies to measure their progress in meeting their diversity, equity and inclusion goals.
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Melinda Haag and Josh Hill Named Among the Daily Journal’s 2022 “Top White Collar Lawyers”
Litigation partners Melinda Haag and Josh Hill were recognized as 2022 “Top White Collar Lawyers” by the California-based Daily Journal.
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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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Jeannie Rhee Named a 2022 “South Trailblazer” by The American Lawyer
Litigation partner Jeannie Rhee was recognized as a 2022 “South Trailblazer” by The American Lawyer.
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Roberto Finzi and Richard Tarlowe Recognized by The American Lawyer for Achieving “Remarkable” Outcome in White Collar Case
Litigation partners Roberto Finzi and Richard Tarlowe were recognized by The American Lawyer for achieving a “remarkable” turnaround in a white collar case.
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Paul, Weiss Wins Benchmark Litigation West Coast Award for White Collar Work
Paul, Weiss was named a Benchmark Litigation West Coast Award 2022 winner in the White Collar Crime/Investigations practice area.
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Melinda Haag Reflects on Her Impressive Path to White Collar Practice in Benchmark Litigation Q&A
Litigation partner Melinda Haag participated in a Q&A with Benchmark Litigation to celebrate her inclusion on Benchmark’s “Top 250 Women in Litigation” 2022 list.
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Harris Fischman Publishes Article on SEC Greenwashing Requirements in Corporate Counsel
Litigation partner Harris Fischman wrote an article on potential implications for future SEC enforcement activity under the agency’s proposed greenwashing disclosure requirements, published in Corporate Counsel on November 1.
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Randy Luskey Named a 2022 “Top Health Care Lawyer” by the Daily Journal
Litigation partner Randy Luskey was recognized as a 2022 “Top Health Care Lawyer” by the Daily Journal, which annually highlights the California-based attorneys leading in the most noteworthy health care matters ranging from litigation to transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and counseling.
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The DOJ Charges Thirteen Individuals in Three Different PRC Espionage Cases, Signaling a New Enforcement Phase
The DOJ recently announced obstruction of justice, money laundering and other charges against 13 individuals in three PRC espionage cases.
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DOJ Brings First Terrorism Material Support Charge Against a Corporation
- H. Christopher Boehning
- Jessica S. Carey
- John P. Carlin
- David Fein
- Michael E. Gertzman
- Roberto J. Gonzalez
- Jeh Charles Johnson
- Brad S. Karp
- Loretta E. Lynch
- Mark F. Mendelsohn
- Richard S. Elliott
- Peter Jaffe
- David Kessler
- Jacobus J. Schutte
- Economic Sanctions & AML
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Anti-Corruption & FCPA
- Cybersecurity & Data Protection
- Internal Investigations
- Mergers & Acquisitions Litigation
- White Collar & Regulatory Defense
The DOJ recently announced that a Paris-based corporation and its Syrian subsidiary pleaded guilty to conspiring to provide material support to foreign terrorist organizations—the first time the DOJ has brought such a charge against a corporation.
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DOJ Prosecutions Reflect Aggressive Stance Toward Russian Sanctions and Export Control Evasion
- H. Christopher Boehning
- Walter Brown
- Jessica S. Carey
- John P. Carlin
- David Fein
- Michael E. Gertzman
- Roberto J. Gonzalez
- Brad S. Karp
- Loretta E. Lynch
- Mark F. Mendelsohn
- Peter Jaffe
- David Kessler
- Cara Hume
- Joshua R. Thompson
- Economic Sanctions & AML
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Anti-Corruption & FCPA
- Cybersecurity & Data Protection
- Internal Investigations
- Mergers & Acquisitions Litigation
- White Collar & Regulatory Defense
Two U.S. Attorneys’ offices, in coordination with the DOJ’s Task Force KleptoCapture, charged multiple individuals and corporate entities with participating in schemes to evade U.S. sanctions and export controls applicable to Russia.
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Harris Fischman Discusses Crypto Enforcement With CQ Roll Call
Litigation partner Harris Fischman spoke with CQ Roll Call about the SEC’s decision to beef up its cryptocurrency enforcement staff.
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