ProfessionalsDavid W. Brown

David W. Brown
Partner
Tel: +1-212-373-3504
Fax: +1-212-492-0504
emaildbrown@paulweiss.com
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York,
NY
10019-6064
Fax: +1-212-492-0504
A partner in the Litigation Department, David Brown focuses his practice primarily on white collar defense and regulatory enforcement matters and internal investigations. His practice also includes securities and other civil litigation.
EXPERIENCE
- 21st Century Fox in investigations concerning Roger Ailes, Bill O’Reilly and other related matters;
- A Fortune 50 retail company in internal investigations concerning alleged employee misconduct;
- A public oil refining company in internal investigations concerning alleged employee misconduct;
- The CEO and CFO of a public pharmaceutical company in securities litigations concerning alleged misstatements to investors;
- A former director of CBS Corporation in securities litigation concerning the company’s public disclosures;
- The owners of a private pharmaceutical company in government investigations and civil litigation concerning the sale and market of opioid products;
- A public telehealth company in an investigation by the New York Attorney General’s Office;
- A public commercial real estate company in a dispute with a tenant regarding compliance with lease conditions;
- A major state university in a disciplinary hearing before the NCAA;
- The National Football League in an investigation concerning workplace conduct at the Miami Dolphins following the departure of offensive lineman Jonathan Martin;
- The National Basketball Players Association in an investigation into allegations of nepotism and conflicts of interest;
- A former executive of mortgage giant Freddie Mac in an SEC enforcement action concerning disclosures regarding subprime mortgages;
- The former Chairman and CEO of a public pharmaceutical company in a DOJ investigation relating to the company’s sales and marketing practices;
- The former Chairman and CEO of an Asian conglomerate in connection with a DOJ FCPA investigation of its operations in Brazil, Eastern Europe and Central Asia;
- A multilateral development bank in connection with an internal investigation of corruption by one of its directors;
- A private manufacturing firm in connection with an internal FCPA investigation concerning conduct in the Middle East and Asia;
- A former executive of a European multinational company in connection with a DOJ FCPA investigation of its operations in the Middle East;
- Skanska and Tutor Perini, two of the largest construction companies in the U.S., in government investigations concerning the utilization of minority-owned subcontractors;
- Prudential in a litigation challenging the prior settlement of hundreds of employment discrimination claims; and
- I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, chief of staff to former Vice President Dick Cheney, on perjury charges.
David also maintains an active pro bono practice. Recently, he led a team that helped to exonerate Pablo Fernandez, an innocent man who spent 24 years in prison in New York for a murder that he did not commit. He has represented other criminal defendants in proceedings seeking clemency and post-conviction relief. He has also represented charter schools in New York City in litigations concerning shared space in Department of Education buildings.
In 2013, David served as a member of the Panel for Educational Policy, the successor entity to the New York City Board of Education, as an appointee of former Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
David currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and the Board of Directors of the Council of Urban Professionals.
David is recognized by The Legal 500 for his work in General Commercial Disputes.
Related Resources
David Brown and Pro Bono Client Pablo Fernandez Featured on Wrongful Conviction Podcast
- Feb 17, 2021
- Publications
David Brown and Pro Bono Client Pablo Fernandez Featured on Wrongful Conviction Podcast
Litigation partner David Brown and pro bono client Pablo Fernandez were featured in the February 17 episode of the podcast “Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom.”
Paul, Weiss Wins Remand of Sentencing Rehearing in First Step Act Motion
- Aug 12, 2020
- Client News
Paul, Weiss Wins Remand of Sentencing Rehearing in First Step Act Motion
Paul, Weiss won an appeal at the Eleventh Circuit on behalf of a pro bono client allowing him to argue his case for reduced sentencing under the First Step Act.
2020 FCPA Developments: A Judge Overturns Hoskins’s FCPA Guilty Verdict Under an Agency Theory; Cardinal Health Resolves FCPA Investigation with the SEC
- Mar 13, 2020
- Publications
2020 FCPA Developments: A Judge Overturns Hoskins’s FCPA Guilty Verdict Under an Agency Theory; Cardinal Health Resolves FCPA Investigation with the SEC
On February 26, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut entered a judgment of acquittal for Lawrence Hoskins on all Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) charges.[1] The ruling partly overturns a jury’s verdict…
National Labor Relations Board Promulgates Final Joint Employer Standard
- Feb 28, 2020
- Publications
National Labor Relations Board Promulgates Final Joint Employer Standard
On February 26, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB” or the “Board”) announced its final rule (the “Final Rule”)[1] establishing the standard for determining whether an entity should be considered a joint employer…
Elanco Raises $1.3 Billion in Concurrent Common Stock and Tangible Equity Unit Offerings
- Feb 07, 2020
- Client News
Elanco Raises $1.3 Billion in Concurrent Common Stock and Tangible Equity Unit Offerings
Paul, Weiss advised Elanco Animal Health Incorporated, a premier global animal health company, in the concurrent offerings of 22,694,732 shares of common stock and 11,000,000 5.00% tangible equity units.
U.S. Department of Labor Promulgates Final Joint Employer Standard
- Jan 28, 2020
- Publications
U.S. Department of Labor Promulgates Final Joint Employer Standard
The U.S. Department of Labor announced its final rule setting out a four-part balancing test for determining whether a person or entity is a “joint employer” under the Fair Labor Standards Act when an employee performs work for one…
Paul, Weiss Wins Dismissal of Securities Claims Against CBS Lead Independent Director Arising From Former CEO’s Alleged Sexual Misconduct
- Jan 15, 2020
- Client News
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…
Samsung Heavy Industries Agrees to Pay $75 Million to DOJ and Brazilian Authorities to Resolve FCPA Charges
- Dec 05, 2019
- Publications
Samsung Heavy Industries Agrees to Pay $75 Million to DOJ and Brazilian Authorities to Resolve FCPA Charges
On November 22, 2019, the Department of Justice announced that it had reached a resolution with Samsung Heavy Industries Company Ltd. (“SHI”) relating to a scheme to pay millions of dollars in bribes to officials of Petróleo…
Jury Convicts Foreign National of FCPA Violations under Agency Theory
- Nov 21, 2019
- Publications
Jury Convicts Foreign National of FCPA Violations under Agency Theory
On November 8, 2019, a Connecticut jury found Lawrence Hoskins, a British national and former executive of the French power and rail transportation company, Alstom S.A., guilty of participating in a scheme to bribe Indonesian…
U.S. Department of Labor Promulgates Final Overtime Exemption Rule
- Oct 01, 2019
- Publications
U.S. Department of Labor Promulgates Final Overtime Exemption Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor has published its final rule that raises the earnings threshold to qualify for overtime and minimum wage exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act to $684 per week and allows employers to count…
Paul, Weiss Pro Bono Case Featured in the New York Post
- Sep 29, 2019
- Publications
Paul, Weiss Pro Bono Case Featured in the New York Post
On September 29, 2019, the New York Post featured a story on Paul, Weiss pro bono client Pablo Fernandez, who served 24 years behind bars after being wrongfully convicted in 1996 of a murder he did not commit.
Paul, Weiss Secures Parole Release for Pro Bono Client After 11 Denials
- Sep 16, 2019
- Client News
Paul, Weiss Secures Parole Release for Pro Bono Client After 11 Denials
After 44 years of incarceration and 11 parole denials, a Paul, Weiss pro bono client was granted parole release in a unanimous decision by the New York State Parole Board.
Paul, Weiss Wins Freedom for Pro Bono Client Wrongfully Convicted of Murder
- Sep 13, 2019
- Client News
Paul, Weiss Wins Freedom for Pro Bono Client Wrongfully Convicted of Murder
After a 15-year fight on his behalf, Paul, Weiss secured the freedom of a pro bono client who was wrongfully convicted in 1996 of a murder he did not commit.
Elanco to Acquire Bayer’s Animal Health Business in $7.6 Billion Deal
- Aug 20, 2019
- Client News
Elanco to Acquire Bayer’s Animal Health Business in $7.6 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss is representing Elanco Animal Health Incorporated in its $7.6 billion cash-and-stock acquisition of the animal health business of Bayer AG, creating the world’s second-largest animal health business.
Paul, Weiss Client Successfully Challenges Parole Denial
- Jul 08, 2019
- Client News
Paul, Weiss Client Successfully Challenges Parole Denial
Paul, Weiss won an Article 78 challenge on behalf of a pro bono client.
New York State Legislature Passes Anti-Sexual Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Laws
- Jul 01, 2019
- Publications
New York State Legislature Passes Anti-Sexual Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Laws
The New York State Legislature has passed a bill amending the laws that govern sexual harassment and discrimination claims in New York State.
U.S. Department of Labor Issues New Guidance Narrowing the Definition of Workers Qualifying Under the FLSA as Employees
- May 07, 2019
- Publications
U.S. Department of Labor Issues New Guidance Narrowing the Definition of Workers Qualifying Under the FLSA as Employees
In an April 29, 2019 opinion letter (FLSA2019-6) (“Letter”), the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued new guidance on who qualifies as an employee for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).
Supreme Court Deals Another Blow to Availability of Class Arbitration
- May 03, 2019
- Publications
Supreme Court Deals Another Blow to Availability of Class Arbitration
On April 24, 2019, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Lamps Plus, Inc. v. Varela, holding that under the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) class arbitration may not be compelled based on ambiguous contract language.
Department of Labor Proposes New Joint Employer Standard
- Apr 05, 2019
- Publications
Department of Labor Proposes New Joint Employer Standard
The Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a proposed rule on April 1, 2019, setting out a new four-factor test for determining whether a business is a “joint employer” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).
Department of Labor Proposes New Overtime Rule
- Mar 20, 2019
- Publications
Department of Labor Proposes New Overtime Rule
On March 7, 2019, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) that would, if finalized, change the overtime exemption regulations for certain executive, administrative, and professional employees…
FCPA Enforcement and Anti-Corruption Developments: 2018 Year in Review
- Jan 17, 2019
- Publications
FCPA Enforcement and Anti-Corruption Developments: 2018 Year in Review
In this memo, we offer reflections on the year’s most significant developments in anti-corruption and FCPA enforcement and policy.
Paul, Weiss Client Obtains Parole After 43 Years of Incarceration
- Oct 01, 2018
- Client News
Paul, Weiss Client Obtains Parole After 43 Years of Incarceration
Paul, Weiss helped obtain parole for a client serving more than 43 years at the Fishkill Correctional Facility.
New York State Issues Final Guidance on Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Training
- Oct 10, 2018
- Publications
New York State Issues Final Guidance on Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Training
On October 1, 2018, the New York State Department of Labor (the “DOL”), with the New York State Division of Human Rights, issued final guidance materials related to the State’s enhanced protections against workplace sexual harassment.
New York State Issues Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Training Module
- Sep 05, 2018
- Publications
New York State Issues Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Training Module
New York’s Department of Labor and Division of Human Rights recently issued a draft model sexual harassment prevention policy and training module.
Société Générale and Legg Mason to Pay Nearly $650 Million to Resolve DOJ Investigation of Libyan Bribery Scheme
- Jun 07, 2018
- Publications
Société Générale and Legg Mason to Pay Nearly $650 Million to Resolve DOJ Investigation of Libyan Bribery Scheme
On June 4, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a pair of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) resolutions, one involving Paris-based Société Générale S.A. (“Société Générale”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, SGA…
The U.S. Supreme Court Issues Important Decision Finding Class Action Waivers in Employment Arbitration Agreements Enforceable
- May 24, 2018
- Publications
The U.S. Supreme Court Issues Important Decision Finding Class Action Waivers in Employment Arbitration Agreements Enforceable
On May 21, 2018, the United States Supreme Court, in a long-awaited decision, held that employment arbitration agreements with class action waivers requiring individual arbitration are enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act…
New Anti-Sexual Harassment Measures in New York State and New York City
- May 10, 2018
- Publications
New Anti-Sexual Harassment Measures in New York State and New York City
On April 12, 2018, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the state’s budget for fiscal year 2019, which contains a number of new measures that expand current state anti-sexual harassment protections.
DOJ Issues New Policy on Coordination of Corporate Penalties to Address “Piling On”
- May 10, 2018
- Publications
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…
Panasonic Reaches Global Settlement with DOJ and SEC Over FCPA Violations
- May 08, 2018
- Publications
Panasonic Reaches Global Settlement with DOJ and SEC Over FCPA Violations
On April 29, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with California-based Panasonic Avionics Corp.
Second Circuit Holds That Sexual Orientation Discrimination Is Covered by Title VII
- Mar 08, 2018
- Publications
Second Circuit Holds That Sexual Orientation Discrimination Is Covered by Title VII
The Second Circuit recently ruled in an en banc decision that Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act covers discrimination based on sexual orientation.
The Effect of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Employer Settlements of Sexual Harassment Claims
- Jan 22, 2018
- Publications
The Effect of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Employer Settlements of Sexual Harassment Claims
A little-publicized provision of the tax law enacted last month bars companies from deducting one type of settlement as a business expense: settlement payments and associated attorneys’ fees related to sexual harassment or abuse where …
FCPA Enforcement and Anti-Corruption Developments: 2017 Year In Review
- Jan 19, 2018
- Publications
FCPA Enforcement and Anti-Corruption Developments: 2017 Year In Review
Despite significant FCPA enforcement activity in 2017, the Trump administration’s approach to enforcement remains elusive and not readily characterized. While actions against individuals were at the highest level in recent years,…
DOJ Issues New FCPA Corporate Enforcement Policy
- Nov 30, 2017
- Publications
DOJ Issues New FCPA Corporate Enforcement Policy
The Department of Justice recently announced a new FCPA Corporate Enforcement Policy, which states that when a company voluntarily self-discloses misconduct, fully cooperates, and timely and appropriately remediates, there will be a…
Second Circuit Victory For Pro Bono Client
- Oct 13, 2017
- Client News
Second Circuit Victory For Pro Bono Client
Paul, Weiss achieved victory for a pro bono client at the Second Circuit, which vacated and remanded a district court decision that had dismissed our client’s § 1983 claims.
Invitation Homes and Starwood Waypoint Homes Announce Merger
- Sep 28, 2017
- Client News
Invitation Homes and Starwood Waypoint Homes Announce Merger
Paul, Weiss is representing a subcommitte of the board of directors of premier home leasing company Invitation Homes in its stock-for-stock merger-of-equals transaction with Starwood Waypoint Homes.
Second Circuit Rejects District Court’s Attempt to Scrutinize DPA
- Jul 18, 2017
- Publications
Second Circuit Rejects District Court’s Attempt to Scrutinize DPA
For the second time in two years, a federal appeals court has rejected a district court’s attempt to scrutinize a deferred prosecution agreement. The July 12 decision in U.S. v. HSBC Bank resolves, at least in the Second Circuit, the…
Oaktree Wins Dismissal of Derivative, Class Lawsuits At Second Circuit
- Apr 26, 2017
- Client News
Oaktree Wins Dismissal of Derivative, Class Lawsuits At Second Circuit
Paul, Weiss secured a major appellate win for client Oaktree Capital Management when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of three shareholder derivative claims and a putative class action claim.
New DOJ Guidance For Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs
- Mar 20, 2017
- Publications
New DOJ Guidance For Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs
The Department of Justice recently released guidance on the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs containing 119 questions the Fraud Section may ask in the context of an investigation. As we describe in this memorandum, the…
A Flurry of FCPA Enforcement Actions Marks the End of the Obama Administration
- Feb 17, 2017
- Publications
A Flurry of FCPA Enforcement Actions Marks the End of the Obama Administration
Following on the heels of a record-breaking enforcement year,1 the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission continued their FCPA enforcement activities at a breakneck pace in December 2016 and January 2017.
ABA Publishes Report on Building Public Trust in the Criminal Justice System Written by Paul, Weiss
- Feb 03, 2017
- Publications
ABA Publishes Report on Building Public Trust in the Criminal Justice System Written by Paul, Weiss
The American Bar Association's Task Force on Building Public Trust in the American Justice System released a report about criminal justice reform.
Client Memo: FCPA Enforcement and Anti-Corruption Developments: 2016 Year In Review
- Jan 20, 2017
- Publications
Client Memo: FCPA Enforcement and Anti-Corruption Developments: 2016 Year In Review
The year 2016 was, by any measure, an extraordinary year for the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Client Alert: Embraer SA Pays $205 Million to the SEC and DOJ to Settle FCPA Violations
- Nov 01, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Embraer SA Pays $205 Million to the SEC and DOJ to Settle FCPA Violations
On October 24, 2016, U.S. authorities announced that Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer SA agreed to pay more than $205 million to resolve violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act's anti-bribery, books and records and …
Pro Bono Client Obtains Sentence Correction
- Oct 12, 2016
- Client News
Pro Bono Client Obtains Sentence Correction
Judge N. Carlton Tilley, Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina granted a motion to reduce the sentence of a Paul, Weiss client who is currently serving a prison term arising from a drug…
Recent DOJ and SEC Actions Underscore Regulators’ Pronouncements That “Vigorous Enforcement” of FCPA Violations Remains a “High Priority”
- Oct 13, 2016
- Publications
Recent DOJ and SEC Actions Underscore Regulators’ Pronouncements That “Vigorous Enforcement” of FCPA Violations Remains a “High Priority”
As the end of their fiscal years approached on September 30, the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission announced a number of resolutions, underscoring their pronouncements that "vigorous enforcement" of…
Client Alert: $1.4 Billion Global Settlement Offer to Telia Portends Major Foreign Bribery Prosecution
- Sep 23, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: $1.4 Billion Global Settlement Offer to Telia Portends Major Foreign Bribery Prosecution
On September 15, 2016, U.S. and Dutch authorities presented Telia Company AB, a global telecommunications company partially owned by the Swedish government, with a proposed settlement offer requiring Telia to pay $1.4 billion to…
Client Alert: Analogic and Johnson Controls Settlements Shed Further Light on the Implementation of DOJ’s FCPA Pilot Program
- Jul 27, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Analogic and Johnson Controls Settlements Shed Further Light on the Implementation of DOJ’s FCPA Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") recently announced two FCPA settlements that shed further light on how the DOJ is implementing its FCPA "Pilot Program."
OECD Criticizes Japan for Leniency in Combatting Foreign Bribery
- Jul 20, 2016
- Publications
OECD Criticizes Japan for Leniency in Combatting Foreign Bribery
On June 30, 2016, following a two-day high-level mission to Tokyo, Japan to meet with senior government officials and representatives, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ("OECD") Working Group on Bribery in …
Client Alert: DOJ Publicly Releases First Declination Letters Since Launching Its FCPA Pilot Program
- Jun 20, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: DOJ Publicly Releases First Declination Letters Since Launching Its FCPA Pilot Program
The Department of Justice has publicly released its first declination letters since the launch of its FCPA Pilot Program two months ago. The letters were sent to two companies, home-security and thermostat systems-maker Nortek,…
Client Alert: DOJ Announces a Pilot Program to Encourage Companies to Self-Report FCPA Violations
- Apr 06, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: DOJ Announces a Pilot Program to Encourage Companies to Self-Report FCPA Violations
On April 5, 2016, the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") released an FCPA "Enforcement Plan and Guidance" memorandum announcing a one-year pilot program that is designed to "motivate[e] companies to voluntarily self-disclose…
Client Alert: Novartis AG Settles SEC FCPA Action Involving China Subsidiaries
- Mar 29, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Novartis AG Settles SEC FCPA Action Involving China Subsidiaries
On March 23, 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") announced a settlement with Novartis AG ("Novartis") regarding alleged violations of the books and records and internal accounting controls provisions of the…
Client Alert: DOJ and SEC Pressure Test Accuracy of Self-Reporting and Cooperation in PTC FCPA Settlement
- Feb 29, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: DOJ and SEC Pressure Test Accuracy of Self-Reporting and Cooperation in PTC FCPA Settlement
On February 16, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice announced settled parallel enforcement and criminal actions against Massachusetts-based technology company PTC, Inc. and its two…
Client Alert: VimpelCom Agrees to Landmark $795 Million FCPA Resolution
- Feb 26, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: VimpelCom Agrees to Landmark $795 Million FCPA Resolution
On February 18, 2016, U.S. authorities announced a landmark resolution concerning violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Client Alert: SEC Settlement Highlights Importance of Third-Party Agent Guidelines
- Feb 25, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: SEC Settlement Highlights Importance of Third-Party Agent Guidelines
On February 4, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced a settled enforcement action against Ignacio Cueto Plaza, the current CEO of Chile-based airline company LAN Airlines S.A.
Client Memo: SciClone Pharmaceuticals Settles FCPA Action Over China Business Practices
- Feb 16, 2016
- Publications
Client Memo: SciClone Pharmaceuticals Settles FCPA Action Over China Business Practices
On February 4, 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") announced a settled enforcement action against U.S. pharmaceutical company SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("SciClone"), alleging violations of the anti-bribery…
Client Alert: U.S. District Court Orders Compliance Monitor’s Report Unsealed Pursuant to First Amendment Right of Public Access
- Feb 01, 2016
- Publications
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")…
Federal Court Grants Pro Bono Client’s Petition for Habeas Corpus
- Sep 28, 2015
- Client News
Federal Court Grants Pro Bono Client’s Petition for Habeas Corpus
Paul, Weiss secured a major victory for a pro bono client when Judge Katharine S. Hayden of the United States District Court of New Jersey granted our client's petition for habeas corpus.
Pro Bono Client Wins Unemployment Benefits Appeal
- May 28, 2015
- Client News
Pro Bono Client Wins Unemployment Benefits Appeal
Paul, Weiss won an appeal before the State of New York Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, obtaining a decision that a pro bono client who lost her job was entitled to receive unemployment benefits. After our client lost…
Client Alert: SEC Extends Application of FCPA Accounting Provisions in BHP Billiton Enforcement Action
- May 28, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: SEC Extends Application of FCPA Accounting Provisions in BHP Billiton Enforcement Action
On May 20, 2015, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") announced a settled enforcement action against Anglo-Australian global resources firm BHP Billiton Ltd. and BHP Billiton Plc (collectively, "BHPB"), alleging…
VOLS Wins Unemployment Insurance Case for Pro Bono Client
- Nov 14, 2014
- Client News
VOLS Wins Unemployment Insurance Case for Pro Bono Client
Paul, Weiss, through the Volunteers of Legal Service's Advocacy Unemployment Insurance Project, obtained unemployment insurance benefits for a client who was discharged from her job as a medical assistant after placing a blood…
Paul, Weiss Obtains Victory for Pro Bono Client in VOLS Unemployment Insurance Case
- Jun 30, 2014
- Client News
Paul, Weiss Obtains Victory for Pro Bono Client in VOLS Unemployment Insurance Case
Paul, Weiss obtained a victory in an unemployment insurance case with its pro bono partner Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS). As a participant in the VOLS unemployment insurance advocacy project, the firm represents clients…
Awards & Recognition
David Brown Named to Crain’s 40 Under 40
- Mar 31, 2014
- Awards
David Brown Named to Crain’s 40 Under 40
Crain's New York Business named litigation partner David Brown to its annual "40 Under 40" list, a list that recognizes 40 people who have achieved success in business before turning 40 years old.
Matthew Abbott and David Brown Recognized as “Rising Stars”
- Apr 26, 2013
- Awards
Matthew Abbott and David Brown Recognized as “Rising Stars”
Corporate partner Matthew Abbott and litigation partner David Brown were named to the New York Law Journal's list of "2013 Rising Stars." The list recognizes attorneys under the age of 40 who have "established a record of…