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White Collar & Regulatory Defense

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 defend Fortune 500 companies and their executives and boards before every major federal and state regulatory enforcement authority and in courtrooms nationwide. We excel at developing creative and successful strategies for responding to and, where possible, preventing government investigations and enforcement proceedings.

Publications

The Coming Transformation of the CFPB in the Biden Administration: What to Expect and How to Prepare

The Coming Transformation of the CFPB in the Biden Administration: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Our memorandum discusses the key issue areas that will likely see heightened Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) activity, and we outline ways CFPB-regulated entities can prepare.

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Second Circuit Denies Rehearing in Key Insider Trading Case

Second Circuit Denies Rehearing in Key Insider Trading Case

In denying defendants’ petition for rehearing in United States v. Blaszczak, the Second Circuit firmly established potential liability for insider trading in the criminal context even where the original “tipper” receives no personal benefit. 

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Supreme Court Upholds the SEC’s Authority to Seek Disgorgement in Civil Actions, But Imposes Important Limiting Principles

Supreme Court Upholds the SEC’s Authority to Seek Disgorgement in Civil Actions, But Imposes Important Limiting Principles

The Supreme Court held on June 22 that the SEC may seek disgorgement in enforcement actions, as long as the disgorgement does not exceed a wrongdoer’s net profits and is to be awarded for victims. 

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Publications

White-Collar Enforcement Priorities in the Wake of COVID-19

White-Collar Enforcement Priorities in the Wake of COVID-19

The DOJ and SEC have signaled an intention to focus on misconduct related specifically to the coronavirus, at least temporarily. Combined with ongoing practical limitations, that focus has slowed down traditional white-collar enforcement activity. As the pandemic recedes, however, there is reason to expect robust investigative activity by the SEC, DOJ, state attorneys general and newly-created oversight bodies.

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SEC Enforcement Co-Directors Issue Statement on Potential Insider Trading and Selective Disclosure Risks Related to COVID-19

SEC Enforcement Co-Directors Issue Statement on Potential Insider Trading and Selective Disclosure Risks Related to COVID-19

On March 23, SEC Division of Enforcement Co-Directors Stephanie Avakian and Steven Peikin issued a statement concerning “market integrity” in light of the unprecedented impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Awards & Recognition

Paul, Weiss Is Named Law Firm of the Year, White Collar Litigation Department of the Year

Paul, Weiss Is Named Law Firm of the Year, White Collar Litigation Department of the Year

Paul, Weiss was recognized with The American Lawyer’s most prestigious award, “Law Firm of the Year,” at the American Lawyer Industry Awards Gala. Additionally, the firm was named “White Collar Litigation Department of the Year.”

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Firm News

Jeannie Rhee Joins Paul, Weiss From the Mueller Special Counsel's Office

Jeannie Rhee Joins Paul, Weiss From the Mueller Special Counsel's Office

Jeannie Rhee, a former U.S. Deputy Assistant Attorney General, is joining the firm as a partner in the Litigation Department.

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Awards & Recognition

Harris Fischman Named a David Rockefeller Fellow

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.

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Publications

DOJ Announces Guidance for “Inability-to-Pay” Claims

DOJ Announces Guidance for “Inability-to-Pay” Claims

On October 8, 2019, the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice released guidance on how federal prosecutors should evaluate claims that corporations are unable to pay a proposed fine or monetary penalty.

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Awards & Recognition

Lorin Reisner Named to “Enforcement 40” by <em>Securities Docket</em>

Lorin Reisner Named to “Enforcement 40” by Securities Docket

Litigation partner Lorin Reisner was recognized by Securities Docket as part of the “Enforcement 40,” its list of the 40 best securities enforcement defense lawyers in the business.

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Firm News

Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch Joins Paul, Weiss

Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch Joins Paul, Weiss

Loretta Lynch, the Attorney General of the United States from 2015 to 2017, has joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation Department.

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Preparing for an Uptick in Congressional Investigations of Corporations

Preparing for an Uptick in Congressional Investigations of Corporations

Beginning next month, Democrats will control the House of Representatives for the first time since 2010.  Given the pent-up demand for House Democrats to make robust use of their oversight and investigative authorities, the current relative lull in congressional investigations of corporations is expected to end.  Corporations across sectors should anticipate an uptick in investigative activity. 

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