ProfessionalsH. Christopher Boehning

H. Christopher Boehning
Partner
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A partner in the Litigation Department, Chris Boehning’s practice includes complex commercial and civil litigation matters, insurance counseling and litigation, criminal, civil and other regulatory inquiries, internal investigations and international arbitrations.
EXPERIENCE
Chris has more than 25 years of regulatory and civil litigation experience representing leading financial institutions and a variety of other global companies in high-stakes matters. Chris has represented companies, financial institutions, and their executives in investigations and related litigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), FINRA, Senate Permanent Subcommittee of Investigations, New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Federal Reserve Board, and a host of other state and federal regulatory authorities. He has significant experience representing global financial institutions in connection with global sanctions and anti-money laundering investigations as well as in connection with a variety of other issues, such as research and trading, mutual fund transactions and sale practices, tax matters, RMBS and CDOs. Chris also has represented and counseled companies in connection with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and corruption-related investigations and proceedings before the SEC, the DOJ and the World Bank.
Chris has an active insurance practice, which includes representation of leading insurance and reinsurance companies concerning coverage litigation, reinsurance disputes, litigation arising out of the events of 9/11, regulatory inquiries involving the DFS and other insurance regulators and government investigations. Chris is currently serving as national coordinating counsel for a leading insurance company, a role in which he oversees and handles the company’s response to COVID-19 related litigation. Chris is serving in a similar, global role for a leading reinsurance company.
Additionally, Chris has extensive experience representing international clients in a wide range of matters. Chris has handled international arbitrations sited in Paris, London, Tokyo and New York. He is an Honorary Member of COMBAR. Chris also serves as co-chair of the firm’s International Practice Committee.
REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
Chris’s clients have included, among others, Agricultural Bank of China, Alcoa, Bank of China, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Boeing, Brainlab AG, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., Chubb, Citigroup, CNA, Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank, EchoStar, Fédération Internationale de Football Association, Infront Sports & Media, ING, Jack Black, Lehman Brothers, Nexen, Standard Chartered, and Swiss Re.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Chambers Global 2015 recognized Chris as an “Up and Coming” practitioner in international arbitration. Clients say he is “very thoughtful and very reasoned – he can really step back and see the big picture.” Chris was also recognized by Chambers USA 2014 as a highly regarded arbitration practitioner. Clients appreciate the broad scope of his experience, which ranges from complex litigation to insurance matters. He is characterized as “extremely bright, calm and very articulate – he always plans his strategies four moves in advance.”
Chris was recently selected to receive the Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award at the 2019 Burton Awards. The Burton Awards, held in association with the Library of Congress and sponsored by Law360 and the American Bar Association, honor the finest accomplishments in law, including writing, legal reform, public service and public interest, regulatory innovations and lifetime achievements in the profession.
Chris is consistently named a “Future Star” and a “Local Litigation Star” for Insurance and General Commercial Litigation by Benchmark Litigation.
The Legal 500 2019 lists Chris as a recommended lawyer in the sports industry, calling him a “superb lawyer” who has “an impressive understanding of all of the legal issues as well as deep knowledge of the soccer world.”
WRITING/SPEAKING
He is regarded as an expert on e-discovery issues and has spoken at numerous conferences and seminars on such issues. Chris has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Michigan Law School where he lectured on litigation strategy and e-discovery. He is a regular contributor to The New York Law Journal’s Technology column on the topic, and is an ongoing participant in The Sedona Conference Working Group Series.
Chris received both his M.S. in Public Policy Analysis in 1988 and his B.A. in Political Science in 1987 from the University of Rochester where he was a Rochester National Scholar. Chris received his J.D. in 1994 from Washington University School of Law where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Washington University Law Quarterly and was elected to the Order of the Coif. He is currently a member of the University of Rochester Board of Trustees, chair of the Arts, Sciences & Engineering National Council of the University of Rochester, on the National Council for Washington University School of Law, and on the Dean’s Advisory Council for the University of Michigan Law School. Chris has received the University of Rochester’s John N. Wilder Award and Garnish Citation, and the Distinguished Young Alumni Award from Washington University School of Law.
Prior to entering law school, Chris was a Budget Fellow with the New York State Executive Department, Division of the Budget.
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- Jan 16, 2021
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Update on Communist Chinese Military Companies (CCMCs) Sanctions: Amended Executive Order, New OFAC Guidance, Expanded Criteria for CCMCs, and Additional CCMCs Identified
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- Jan 04, 2021
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- Dec 29, 2020
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FinCEN Proposes New Requirements for Reporting and Recordkeeping on Certain Transactions Involving Convertible Virtual Currency and Digital Asset Transactions
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- Dec 21, 2020
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United States Imposes Sanctions on Turkey under CAATSA Section 231 for Purchase of Russian Missile System
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Congress to Include Significant Expansion of Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Requirements for U.S. Companies and non-U.S. Companies Registered to do Business in the United States as a Part of the 2021 NDAA
- Dec 08, 2020
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Congress to Include Significant Expansion of Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Requirements for U.S. Companies and non-U.S. Companies Registered to do Business in the United States as a Part of the 2021 NDAA
As part of the fiscal year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (2021 NDAA), which is expected to be passed in the coming weeks, Congress has included a significant expansion of beneficial ownership disclosure requirements for U.S. …
Federal E-Discovery: The Sedona Conference Provides Guidance on Non-Party Discovery and ESI Evidence & Admissibility
- Dec 01, 2020
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Federal E-Discovery: The Sedona Conference Provides Guidance on Non-Party Discovery and ESI Evidence & Admissibility
Litigation partners Chris Boehning and Dan Toal’s latest Federal E-Discovery column appeared in the December 1 issue of the New York Law Journal.
CorpFin Staff Issues Guidance on Disclosure Considerations for Chinese Issuers
- Dec 01, 2020
- Publications
CorpFin Staff Issues Guidance on Disclosure Considerations for Chinese Issuers
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President Trump Issues an Executive Order Prohibiting U.S. Persons from Investing in Listed “Communist Chinese Military Companies”
- Nov 18, 2020
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President Trump Issues an Executive Order Prohibiting U.S. Persons from Investing in Listed “Communist Chinese Military Companies”
President Trump recently issued new sanctions prohibiting U.S. persons from engaging in transactions involving securities of any identified “Communist Chinese military company” (CCMC) as of January 11, 2021, subject to a one year…
Chris Boehning Participates in AICPA’s Investigation Trends Panel
- Nov 11, 2020
- Events
Chris Boehning Participates in AICPA’s Investigation Trends Panel
Litigation partner Chris Boehning participated in a panel, “Investigation Trends,” as part of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Forensic & Valuation Services Conference.
Federal E-Discovery: Endorsing TAR, Court Confirms Responding Party Can Determine Its Own Search and Review Methodology
- Oct 06, 2020
- Publications
Federal E-Discovery: Endorsing TAR, Court Confirms Responding Party Can Determine Its Own Search and Review Methodology
Litigation partners Chris Boehning and Dan Toal’s latest Federal E-Discovery column, “Endorsing TAR, Court Confirms Responding Party Can Determine Its Own Search and Review Methodology,” appeared in the October 6 issue of the New York …
Chris Boehning to Speak at German Bar Association Symposium
- Sep 28, 2020
- Events
Chris Boehning to Speak at German Bar Association Symposium
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning will speak at the German Bar Association’s “Law – Made in Germany Symposium: With Regard to Collective Redress.”
CFIUS Releases Final Regulations Changing Mandatory Filing Requirements
- Sep 22, 2020
- Publications
CFIUS Releases Final Regulations Changing Mandatory Filing Requirements
The Treasury Department recently released final regulations that fundamentally change the mandatory filing requirement related to a foreign person acquiring control over, or making a covered investment in, a U.S. business involved…
Second Circuit Rejects Evasion-of-Secondary-Sanctions Theory; Upholds DOJ’s Use of Bank Fraud Statute in Sanctions Prosecution
- Aug 31, 2020
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Second Circuit Rejects Evasion-of-Secondary-Sanctions Theory; Upholds DOJ’s Use of Bank Fraud Statute in Sanctions Prosecution
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Federal Agencies Provide Guidance on BSA/AML Enforcement and Due Diligence Requirements
- Aug 24, 2020
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Federal Agencies Provide Guidance on BSA/AML Enforcement and Due Diligence Requirements
Federal banking agencies, along with FinCEN, recently issued new guidance on BSA/AML enforcement and customer due diligence obligations.
Chris Boehning Authors the North American Overview in ICLG’s International Arbitration Laws and Regulations 2020 Guide
- Aug 24, 2020
- Publications
Chris Boehning Authors the North American Overview in ICLG’s International Arbitration Laws and Regulations 2020 Guide
Litigation partner Chris Boehning and former associate Teresa Akkara co-authored the “North American Overview” in the Expert Analysis section of the International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to: International Arbitration Laws and…
Federal E-Discovery: Court Orders Cost-Shifting for ‘Needlessly Overbroad’ Discovery
- Aug 11, 2020
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Federal E-Discovery: Court Orders Cost-Shifting for ‘Needlessly Overbroad’ Discovery
Litigation partners Chris Boehning and Dan Toal’s latest Federal E-Discovery column appeared in the August 11 issue of the New York Law Journal.
GDPR Issues In International Arbitration
- Aug 10, 2020
- Publications
GDPR Issues In International Arbitration
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Update for Chinese SEC Reporting Companies: President’s Working Group Issues Mandated Report on Listings
- Aug 07, 2020
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Update for Chinese SEC Reporting Companies: President’s Working Group Issues Mandated Report on Listings
On August 6, the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets released its report in response to President Trump’s mandate that it set forth recommendations to address the continued constraints on access by the Public Company…
Paul, Weiss Panel: Recent Development in the U.S. Affecting U.S.-Listed Chinese Companies
- Aug 11, 2020
- Events
Paul, Weiss Panel: Recent Development in the U.S. Affecting U.S.-Listed Chinese Companies
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President Trump Signs the Hong Kong Autonomy Act into Law and Issues an Implementing Executive Order
- Jul 21, 2020
- Publications
President Trump Signs the Hong Kong Autonomy Act into Law and Issues an Implementing Executive Order
President Trump recently signed the Hong Kong Autonomy Act (HKAA) into law and issued an executive order implementing the HKAA.
CJEU Invalidates EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Decision; Finds SCCs Valid, Emphasizing Need For Case-by-Case Scrutiny
- Jul 16, 2020
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CJEU Invalidates EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Decision; Finds SCCs Valid, Emphasizing Need For Case-by-Case Scrutiny
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China’s State Grid Acquires Chilquinta Energía
- Jun 24, 2020
- Client News
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LIBOR Transition Update: Efforts Continue to Transition from LIBOR to Alternative Reference Rates by the End of 2021
- Jul 07, 2020
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LIBOR Transition Update: Efforts Continue to Transition from LIBOR to Alternative Reference Rates by the End of 2021
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- Jul 01, 2020
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- Jun 08, 2020
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- Jun 08, 2020
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- Jun 02, 2020
- Publications
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CFIUS Proposes Changes to Mandatory Filing Requirements
- Jun 04, 2020
- Publications
CFIUS Proposes Changes to Mandatory Filing Requirements
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- May 19, 2020
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OFAC Enforcement Action against BIOMIN America, Inc. Highlights the Consequences of Failing to Seek and Implement Appropriate Compliance Advice
- May 14, 2020
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CFIUS Imposes Filing Fees
- May 11, 2020
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CFIUS Imposes Filing Fees
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L3Harris Technologies Completes Sale of Airport Security Business to Leidos for $1 Billion
- May 04, 2020
- Client News
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- May 05, 2020
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- May 01, 2020
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- Apr 24, 2020
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LIBOR Cessation: ISDA Announces Preliminary Results of Consultation on Pre-cessation Fallbacks for LIBOR
- Apr 20, 2020
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LIBOR Cessation: ISDA Announces Preliminary Results of Consultation on Pre-cessation Fallbacks for LIBOR
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Federal E-Discovery: Confidentiality Order Sufficiently Protects EU Data in U.S. Discovery
- Apr 07, 2020
- Publications
Federal E-Discovery: Confidentiality Order Sufficiently Protects EU Data in U.S. Discovery
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LIBOR Cessation: ARRC Announces Recommendation for Spread Adjustment Methodology for Cash Products
- Apr 09, 2020
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LIBOR Cessation: ARRC Announces Recommendation for Spread Adjustment Methodology for Cash Products
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COVID-19: LIBOR 2021 Cessation Timing Unchanged Though Planning Delays Expected
- Mar 29, 2020
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COVID-19: LIBOR 2021 Cessation Timing Unchanged Though Planning Delays Expected
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New York DFS Issues Emergency Regulation on Mortgage Forbearance and Certain Fees in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
- Mar 25, 2020
- Publications
New York DFS Issues Emergency Regulation on Mortgage Forbearance and Certain Fees in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
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Emerging Technologies in the Age of Coronavirus
- Mar 25, 2020
- Publications
Emerging Technologies in the Age of Coronavirus
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Proposed Regulations Issued for CFIUS Filing Fees
- Mar 24, 2020
- Publications
Proposed Regulations Issued for CFIUS Filing Fees
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Gov. Cuomo Requires New York-Regulated Banks to Grant Forbearances in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Issues Related Directives to NY DFS
- Mar 23, 2020
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Gov. Cuomo Requires New York-Regulated Banks to Grant Forbearances in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Issues Related Directives to NY DFS
N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has issued an executive order temporarily deeming the failure of a New York-regulated bank to grant a forbearance to an individual or business in certain circumstances an “unsafe and unsound” business practice.
Chris Boehning Authors Chapter in ICLG’s Insurance & Reinsurance 2020 Guide
- Mar 23, 2020
- Publications
Chris Boehning Authors Chapter in ICLG’s Insurance & Reinsurance 2020 Guide
Litigation partner Chris Boehning wrote the “USA” chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to: Insurance & Reinsurance 2020, published by the Global Legal Group Ltd., London.
New York DFS Grants Temporary Relief and Requires Regulated Entities to Submit Descriptions of COVID-19 Preparedness Plans
- Mar 19, 2020
- Publications
New York DFS Grants Temporary Relief and Requires Regulated Entities to Submit Descriptions of COVID-19 Preparedness Plans
The N.Y. Department of Financial Services (DFS) has taken a number of recent steps in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including granting temporary regulatory relief and filing extensions to regulated entities, and requiring such…
UPDATE: Force Majeure Under the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
- Mar 16, 2020
- Publications
UPDATE: Force Majeure Under the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
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OFAC Cites the Use of U.S.-Origin Software and U.S. Network Infrastructure in Reaching a Nearly $8 Million Settlement with a Swiss Commercial Aviation Services Company
- Mar 16, 2020
- Publications
OFAC Cites the Use of U.S.-Origin Software and U.S. Network Infrastructure in Reaching a Nearly $8 Million Settlement with a Swiss Commercial Aviation Services Company
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has announced a $7,829,640 settlement agreement with Geneva-based Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques.
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission’s Final Report and Recommendations Could Have Implications for Business
- Mar 13, 2020
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The Cyberspace Solarium Commission’s Final Report and Recommendations Could Have Implications for Business
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FinCEN Imposes Its First Penalty on a Bank Compliance Officer for $450,000 for Failing to Prevent AML Violations
- Mar 09, 2020
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FinCEN Imposes Its First Penalty on a Bank Compliance Officer for $450,000 for Failing to Prevent AML Violations
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Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks Related to the Coronavirus
- Mar 06, 2020
- Publications
Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks Related to the Coronavirus
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Force Majeure in the Wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Mar 03, 2020
- Publications
Force Majeure in the Wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The coming months are likely to bring many assertions of force majeure—contract provisions that excuse a party’s nonperformance when “acts of God” or other extraordinary events prevent a party from fulfilling its contractual…
Final CFIUS Regulations Implementing the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 Are Now in Effect
- Feb 27, 2020
- Publications
Final CFIUS Regulations Implementing the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 Are Now in Effect
On February 13, 2020, final regulations implementing the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (“FIRRMA”) (which became law on August 13, 2018) went into effect.
Paul, Weiss Counsels Pro Se Litigants on Discovery
- Jan 22, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Counsels Pro Se Litigants on Discovery
Paul, Weiss, in coordination with pro bono client The City Bar Justice Center, conducted a workshop for pro se litigants as part of The City Bar Justice Center’s Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Project.
Federal E-Discovery: Court Quashes Non-Party Subpoena as Unduly Burdensome
- Feb 03, 2020
- Publications
Federal E-Discovery: Court Quashes Non-Party Subpoena as Unduly Burdensome
Litigation partners Chris Boehning and Dan Toal’s latest Federal E-Discovery column appeared in the February 3 issue of the New York Law Journal.
L3Harris Technologies to Sell Airport Security Business to Leidos for $1 Billion
- Feb 04, 2020
- Client News
L3Harris Technologies to Sell Airport Security Business to Leidos for $1 Billion
Paul, Weiss is advising global aerospace and defense technology innovator L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in the $1 billion all-cash sale of its airport security and automation business to Leidos Holdings, Inc.
Ring LLC Faces a Proposed Class Action Alleging Camera Doorbells Should Incorporate Enhanced Cybersecurity Features
- Feb 03, 2020
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Ring LLC Faces a Proposed Class Action Alleging Camera Doorbells Should Incorporate Enhanced Cybersecurity Features
On December 26, 2019, Amazon and Ring LLC were named as defendants in a putative class action filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California by plaintiffs alleging claims of over $5 million.
Economic Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Developments: 2019 Year in Review
- Jan 31, 2020
- Publications
Economic Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Developments: 2019 Year in Review
This memorandum surveys economic sanctions and anti-money laundering (“AML”) developments and trends in 2019 and provides an outlook for the year ahead.
Global Regulators Press Market Participants to Prepare Now for LIBOR Transition
- Jan 22, 2020
- Publications
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,…
Schrems II Advisory Opinion Endorses Standard Contractual Clauses for Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Data, But Casts Doubt on Transfers to the US and Questions Validity of Privacy Shield
- Dec 30, 2019
- Publications
Schrems II Advisory Opinion Endorses Standard Contractual Clauses for Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Data, But Casts Doubt on Transfers to the US and Questions Validity of Privacy Shield
In the closely watched “Schrems II” case, the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union deemed standard contractual clauses an adequate mechanism for cross-border transfer of personal data.
DOJ Announces Revised Export Control and Sanctions Enforcement Policy for Companies, Including Financial Institutions
- Dec 19, 2019
- Publications
DOJ Announces Revised Export Control and Sanctions Enforcement Policy for Companies, Including Financial Institutions
The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Security Division recently announced a revised policy designed to encourage companies, including financial institutions, to make voluntary self-disclosures to the DOJ in connection with…
OFAC Enforcement Action against U.S. Aviation Company Shows the Importance of Ongoing Monitoring over the Course of a Contractual Relationship
- Dec 09, 2019
- Publications
OFAC Enforcement Action against U.S. Aviation Company Shows the Importance of Ongoing Monitoring over the Course of a Contractual Relationship
In a recent settlement agreement, OFAC faulted a U.S. aviation company for failing to monitor or otherwise verify the actual location of leased aircraft engines over the life of the leases.
Federal E-Discovery: Court Infers Intentional, Bad Faith Spoliation From Use of Ephemeral Messaging
- Dec 03, 2019
- Publications
Federal E-Discovery: Court Infers Intentional, Bad Faith Spoliation From Use of Ephemeral Messaging
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal’s latest Federal E-Discovery column appeared in the December 3 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Paul, Weiss Partners and Counsel Contribute Article on Cryptocurrency to DirectorCorps
- Dec 01, 2019
- Publications
Paul, Weiss Partners and Counsel Contribute Article on Cryptocurrency to DirectorCorps
Paul, Weiss partners Christopher Boehning, Roberto Gonzalez, Jeh Johnson, Claudine Meredith-Goujon, Lorin Reisner, Jeannie Rhee and Richard Tarlowe and counsel Steven Herzog published “Cryptocurrency Regulation Around the World: A…
Christopher Boehning Contributes Chapter to ICLG’s International Arbitration 2019 Guide
- Oct 14, 2019
- Publications
Christopher Boehning Contributes Chapter to ICLG’s International Arbitration 2019 Guide
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning wrote the “North American Overview” chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to: International Arbitration 2019, published by the Global Legal Group Ltd., London.
China’s State Grid to Acquire Chilean Power Company Chilquinta Energía
- Oct 14, 2019
- Client News
China’s State Grid to Acquire Chilean Power Company Chilquinta Energía
Paul Weiss is advising China-based utilities company State Grid International Development Limited in its $2.23 billion acquisition of Chilquinta Energía S.A. from Sempra Energy.
Federal E-Discovery: Court Allows Forensic Imaging of Personal Devices
- Oct 01, 2019
- Publications
Federal E-Discovery: Court Allows Forensic Imaging of Personal Devices
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal’s latest Federal E-Discovery column appeared in the October 1 issue of the New York Law Journal.
CFIUS Issues Proposed Regulations for Implementation of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 – Expanded Jurisdiction and New Mandatory Filings
- Oct 03, 2019
- Publications
CFIUS Issues Proposed Regulations for Implementation of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 – Expanded Jurisdiction and New Mandatory Filings
On September 17, 2019, the Treasury Department released two sets of proposed regulations designed to implement the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (“FIRRMA”) (which became law on August 13, 2018), along with a …
CFTC Fines Phillip Capital for Failure to Prevent a Cyber Attack That Resulted in the Theft of Customer Funds
- Sep 23, 2019
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CFTC Fines Phillip Capital for Failure to Prevent a Cyber Attack That Resulted in the Theft of Customer Funds
On September 12, 2019, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) issued a consent order against Phillip Capital, Inc. (“Phillip”), a Chicago-based Futures Commission Merchant, requiring payment of a $500,000 penalty and $1…
OFAC Reaches Settlement Agreement with U.K. Bank for Complex Payment Structures Used to Circumvent U.S. Sanctions
- Sep 19, 2019
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OFAC Reaches Settlement Agreement with U.K. Bank for Complex Payment Structures Used to Circumvent U.S. Sanctions
On September 17, 2019, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced a $4,000,000 settlement agreement with the British Arab Commercial Bank plc (“BACB”), a commercial bank located in the…
Google and YouTube Pay Record $170 Million Fine for Allegedly Violating Children’s Privacy Law in Settlement with the FTC and the New York Attorney General
- Sep 09, 2019
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Google and YouTube Pay Record $170 Million Fine for Allegedly Violating Children’s Privacy Law in Settlement with the FTC and the New York Attorney General
On September 4, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) and the New York Attorney General’s Office (the “NYAG”) reached a record $170 million settlement with Google and YouTube for alleged violations of the Children’s Online…
FinCEN Announces Launch of New Global Investigations Division Focused on Exercising Section 311 and Geographic Targeting Order Authorities
- Aug 30, 2019
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FinCEN Announces Launch of New Global Investigations Division Focused on Exercising Section 311 and Geographic Targeting Order Authorities
On August 28, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) announced the launch of a new Global Investigations Division (“GID”), which will be responsible for implementing “targeted investigation…
Does President Trump Have Authority to Force U.S. Companies to Leave China?
- Aug 26, 2019
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Does President Trump Have Authority to Force U.S. Companies to Leave China?
On August 23, 2019, President Trump tweeted that “American companies are hereby ordered to immediately start looking for an alternative to China, including bringing. . .your companies [home] and making products in the USA.” In further …
D.C. Circuit Upholds Decision Requiring Three Chinese Banks to Produce Documents Located in China to the U.S. Government
- Aug 12, 2019
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D.C. Circuit Upholds Decision Requiring Three Chinese Banks to Produce Documents Located in China to the U.S. Government
On July 30, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia affirmed civil contempt orders by the D.C. District Court against three Chinese banks for their failure to produce documents in response to U.S. government…
Federal E-Discovery: 3rd Cir. Grants New Trial to Allow E-Discovery Expert Testimony
- Aug 06, 2019
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Federal E-Discovery: 3rd Cir. Grants New Trial to Allow E-Discovery Expert Testimony
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal’s latest Federal E-Discovery column appeared in the August 6 issue of the New York Law Journal.
New York Governor Signs Data Security Law
- Jul 31, 2019
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New York Governor Signs Data Security Law
On July 25, 2019, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law a new data security law, the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (“SHIELD”) Act.
UK’s ICO Announces Significant Fines for GDPR Violations
- Jul 12, 2019
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UK’s ICO Announces Significant Fines for GDPR Violations
On July 8 and 9, 2019, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – the data protection authority of the United Kingdom – announced its intention to levy substantial fines against two companies for violations of the EU General Data…
Paul, Weiss Counsels Pro Se Litigants on Discovery
- Jun 25, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Counsels Pro Se Litigants on Discovery
On June 25, Paul, Weiss, in coordination with pro bono client The City Bar Justice Center, conducted a presentation and clinic for pro se litigants in the Eastern District of New York.
Christopher Boehning Participated in The Sedona Conference Working Group 6 Meeting on an International Arbitration Panel
- Jun 19, 2019
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Christopher Boehning Participated in The Sedona Conference Working Group 6 Meeting on an International Arbitration Panel
On Wednesday, June 19 at The Sedona Conference Working Group 6 Meeting, Chris Boehning and a panel of WG6 drafting team members hosted a panel entitled International arbitration: Guidance beyond the International Principles on the…
Federal E-Discovery: Court Provides Guidance on Impact of Document Retention Policies
- Jun 04, 2019
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Federal E-Discovery: Court Provides Guidance on Impact of Document Retention Policies
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal’s latest Federal E-Discovery column appeared in the June 4 issue of the New York Law Journal.
New York DFS Creates New Cybersecurity Division
- May 29, 2019
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New York DFS Creates New Cybersecurity Division
On May 22, 2019, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) announced the creation of a new Cybersecurity Division, which it described as the “first of its kind at a banking or insurance regulator.”
OFAC Issues Guidance on Sanctions Compliance Programs and Flags “Root Causes” Underlying Prior Enforcement Actions
- May 14, 2019
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OFAC Issues Guidance on Sanctions Compliance Programs and Flags “Root Causes” Underlying Prior Enforcement Actions
On May 2, 2019, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued guidance entitled “A Framework for OFAC Compliance Commitments” (the “Framework”), that strongly encourages companies to “develop,…
New York DFS Creates New “Powerhouse” Division Combining the Enforcement Division and Financial Frauds and Consumer Protection Division
- May 03, 2019
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New York DFS Creates New “Powerhouse” Division Combining the Enforcement Division and Financial Frauds and Consumer Protection Division
On April 29, 2019, Linda Lacewell, the Acting Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (“DFS”), announced the combination of DFS’s previously separate Enforcement Division and Financial Frauds and Consumer …
UniCredit Group Banks Agree to Pay a Combined $1.3 Billion Penalty for Iranian and Other Sanctions Violations; One Bank Pleads Guilty
- May 01, 2019
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UniCredit Group Banks Agree to Pay a Combined $1.3 Billion Penalty for Iranian and Other Sanctions Violations; One Bank Pleads Guilty
On April 15, 2019, UniCredit Bank AG (“UCB AG”), headquartered in Munich, Germany, UniCredit Bank Austria AG (“Bank Austria”), headquartered in Vienna, Austria, and their corporate parent, UniCredit S.p.A., an Italian global banking…
Federal E-Discovery: ‘Pearlstein’ Offers a Primer on Privilege and Waiver
- Apr 02, 2019
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Federal E-Discovery: ‘Pearlstein’ Offers a Primer on Privilege and Waiver
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal’s latest Federal E-Discovery column appeared in the April 2 issue of the New York Law Journal.
OFAC Takes Enforcement Action Against U.S. Parent Company for its Recently Acquired Chinese Subsidiary’s Iran Sanctions Violations
- Apr 01, 2019
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OFAC Takes Enforcement Action Against U.S. Parent Company for its Recently Acquired Chinese Subsidiary’s Iran Sanctions Violations
On March 27, 2019, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced a $1,869,144 settlement agreement with Connecticut-based Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (“Stanley Black & Decker”), a…
Paul, Weiss Aids in Connecticut Win Allowing Gun Violence Victims to Sue Gun Makers
- Mar 18, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Aids in Connecticut Win Allowing Gun Violence Victims to Sue Gun Makers
In a landmark decision, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that the families of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting could sue the manufacturers, distributors and sellers of the military assault rifle used by the …
In Unprecedented Move, OFAC Takes Enforcement Action Against U.S. Parent Company for Turkish Subsidiary’s Iran Sanctions Violations and Simultaneously Sanctions the Subsidiary’s Ex-Managing Director
- Feb 11, 2019
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In Unprecedented Move, OFAC Takes Enforcement Action Against U.S. Parent Company for Turkish Subsidiary’s Iran Sanctions Violations and Simultaneously Sanctions the Subsidiary’s Ex-Managing Director
On February 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced a $13,381 settlement agreement with Virginia-based Kollmorgen Corporation (“Kollmorgen”), a technology and manufacturing…
Federal E-Discovery: ‘Flawed’ Legal Hold Warrants Sanctions; New Commentary Provides Guidance
- Feb 05, 2019
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Federal E-Discovery: ‘Flawed’ Legal Hold Warrants Sanctions; New Commentary Provides Guidance
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal’s latest Federal E-Discovery column appeared in the February 5 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Economic Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Developments: 2018 Year in Review
- Feb 05, 2019
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Economic Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Developments: 2018 Year in Review
This memo surveys economic sanctions and AML developments and trends in 2018 and provides an outlook for the year ahead. We also provide some thoughts concerning compliance and risk mitigation in this challenging environment.
OFAC Reaches Settlement with e.l.f. Cosmetics, Inc. for North Korea Sanctions Violations Resulting from Inadequate Supply Chain Due Diligence
- Feb 04, 2019
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OFAC Reaches Settlement with e.l.f. Cosmetics, Inc. for North Korea Sanctions Violations Resulting from Inadequate Supply Chain Due Diligence
On January 31, 2019, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced a $996,080 settlement agreement with California-based e.l.f. Cosmetics, Inc. (“ELF”), to settle its potential civil liability for …
FCPA Enforcement and Anti-Corruption Developments: 2018 Year in Review
- Jan 17, 2019
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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.
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 …
Federal E-Discovery: Court Weighs Data Privacy Concerns in Discovery Analysis
- Dec 04, 2018
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Federal E-Discovery: Court Weighs Data Privacy Concerns in Discovery Analysis
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal’s latest Federal E-Discovery column appeared in the December 4 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Preparing for an Uptick in Congressional Investigations of Corporations
- Dec 03, 2018
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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…
OFAC Reaches Settlement with Cobham Holdings, Inc. for Violations Resulting from Deficient Screening Software
- Nov 29, 2018
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OFAC Reaches Settlement with Cobham Holdings, Inc. for Violations Resulting from Deficient Screening Software
On November 27, 2018, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced a nearly $90,000 settlement agreement with Virginia-based Cobham Holdings, Inc. (“Cobham”), a global provider of technology and…
CFIUS Adopts Pilot Program that Imposes Mandatory Filing Requirement for Foreign Acquisitions and Investments Involving Critical Technology in Certain Industry Sectors
- Oct 26, 2018
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CFIUS Adopts Pilot Program that Imposes Mandatory Filing Requirement for Foreign Acquisitions and Investments Involving Critical Technology in Certain Industry Sectors
On October 10, 2018, the Treasury Department announced that the interagency Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) had used its new authority under the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018…
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 …
Federal E-Discovery: ‘Deficient TAR Process’ Leads to Discovery Extension
- Oct 02, 2018
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Federal E-Discovery: ‘Deficient TAR Process’ Leads to Discovery Extension
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal’s latest Federal E-Discovery column appeared in the October 2 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Christopher Boehning Authors Chapter in ICLG’s International Arbitration 2018 Guide
- Aug 14, 2018
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Christopher Boehning Authors Chapter in ICLG’s International Arbitration 2018 Guide
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning wrote the “North American Overview” chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to: International Arbitration 2018, published by the Global Legal Group Ltd., London.
President Trump Signs CFIUS Reform Legislation
- Aug 13, 2018
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President Trump Signs CFIUS Reform Legislation
President Trump today signed the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (“FY 2019 NDAA”) (H.R. 5515).
Federal E-Discovery: Commentary Provides Guidance on BYOD Discovery
- Aug 06, 2018
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Federal E-Discovery: Commentary Provides Guidance on BYOD Discovery
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal’s latest Federal E-Discovery column appeared in the August 6 issue of the New York Law Journal.
President Trump Decides Not to Impose New Foreign Investment Restrictions against China; Opts Instead to Support CFIUS Reform Legislation in Congress
- Jun 29, 2018
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President Trump Decides Not to Impose New Foreign Investment Restrictions against China; Opts Instead to Support CFIUS Reform Legislation in Congress
As an outgrowth of the Section 301 investigation that was conducted by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative concerning China’s laws, policies, practices and actions related to technology transfer, intellectual property and…
Federal E-Discovery: CLOUD Act Governs Warrants for Data Stored Outside U.S.
- Jun 05, 2018
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Federal E-Discovery: CLOUD Act Governs Warrants for Data Stored Outside U.S.
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal’s latest Federal E-Discovery column appeared in the June 5 issue of the New York Law Journal.
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…
President Trump Withdraws the United States from the Iran Nuclear Deal
- May 09, 2018
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President Trump Withdraws the United States from the Iran Nuclear Deal
On May 8, President Trump announced the unilateral withdrawal of the United States from the Iran nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Implications of the New EU Data Protection Regime and Its Expanded Application for Non-EU Entities
- Apr 26, 2018
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Implications of the New EU Data Protection Regime and Its Expanded Application for Non-EU Entities
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”), approved and adopted by the European Union in April 2016, takes effect in all member states of the European Union on May 25, 2018.
Supreme Court Dismisses Microsoft Appeal as Moot After Passage of the CLOUD Act
- Apr 23, 2018
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Supreme Court Dismisses Microsoft Appeal as Moot After Passage of the CLOUD Act
As reported in our earlier client memorandum, in February 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court heard argument in United States Microsoft Corp., a case concerning the government’s ability to compel U.S. service providers to disclose email…
Trump Administration Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs and Government Officials
- Apr 10, 2018
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Trump Administration Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs and Government Officials
On April 6, 2018, the Trump administration imposed new sanctions on 7 Russian oligarchs, 12 companies they own or control, 17 Russian government officials, and a state-owned Russian weapons trading company and its subsidiary, a…
Federal E-Discovery: Issuing Guidance on ESI Custodians, Court Defers to Responding Party
- Apr 03, 2018
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Federal E-Discovery: Issuing Guidance on ESI Custodians, Court Defers to Responding Party
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal’s latest Federal E-Discovery column appeared in the April 2 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Chris Boehning Contributes Chapter to ICLG’s Insurance & Reinsurance Guide
- Mar 27, 2018
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Chris Boehning Contributes Chapter to ICLG’s Insurance & Reinsurance Guide
Litigation partner Chris Boehning wrote the “USA” chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to: Insurance & Reinsurance 2018, published by the Global Legal Group Ltd., London.
Brad Karp and Chris Boehning Author Op-Ed on Gun Control for The New York Times
- Mar 24, 2018
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Brad Karp and Chris Boehning Author Op-Ed on Gun Control for The New York Times
In an op-ed for The New York Times titled “Stop Shielding Gun Makers,” firm chairman Brad Karp and litigation partner Chris Boehning discuss the statutory immunity of gun manufacturers and the problems this poses in reducing gun…
Paul, Weiss and Brady Center Settle Case Against Texas Gun Dealer
- Mar 15, 2018
- Client News
Paul, Weiss and Brady Center Settle Case Against Texas Gun Dealer
The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence announced the settlement of a lawsuit against a Texas gun dealer on behalf of Sandra Mata, whose husband, Rudy Mata, was killed with a gun the dealer had sold. In 2015, Paul, Weiss, along with…
Firm Contributes to New E-Discovery Commentary From The Sedona Conference
- Feb 28, 2018
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Firm Contributes to New E-Discovery Commentary From The Sedona Conference
The Sedona Conference, a leading think tank on e-discovery law and practice, recently released its latest publication, “The Sedona Conference Commentary on BYOD,” which discusses the use and discovery of employee-owned devices in the…
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument on Extraterritorial Reach of Email Search Warrants in Microsoft Case
- Feb 28, 2018
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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument on Extraterritorial Reach of Email Search Warrants in Microsoft Case
In a case that could have a major impact on how and where corporations store their customers’ electronic information, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday in United States v. Microsoft Corp. on the extraterritorial…
U.S. Bancorp Enters into Deferred Prosecution Agreement and Related Resolutions and Agrees to Pay $613 million for BSA/AML Failures
- Feb 21, 2018
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U.S. Bancorp Enters into Deferred Prosecution Agreement and Related Resolutions and Agrees to Pay $613 million for BSA/AML Failures
A week after the announcement of a guilty plea and penalty related to Rabobank N.A.’s anti-money laundering violations, the DOJ announced on February 15 that it had entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with U.S. Bancorp,…
Increasing Regulatory Focus on Reforming Financial Institution Culture and Addressing Employee Misconduct Risk
- Feb 21, 2018
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Increasing Regulatory Focus on Reforming Financial Institution Culture and Addressing Employee Misconduct Risk
Since the financial crisis—and more recently in the wake of the Wells Fargo sales practices scandal and the benchmark manipulation enforcement actions—bank regulators in the United States and around the world have become increasingly…
Christopher Boehning to Participate in Two Sedona Conference Programs
- Feb 22, 2018
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Christopher Boehning to Participate in Two Sedona Conference Programs
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning will moderate a Sedona Conference panel on the impact of the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on cross-border transfers of data for the purpose of litigation or…
Rabobank Pleads Guilty to Obstructing OCC Supervision and Agrees to Pay $368 Million for Permitting and Concealing BSA/AML Failures
- Feb 13, 2018
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Rabobank Pleads Guilty to Obstructing OCC Supervision and Agrees to Pay $368 Million for Permitting and Concealing BSA/AML Failures
The DOJ and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency recently imposed a $368 million penalty on the U.S. subsidiary of Dutch-based Rabobank. The bank also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obstruct regulatory oversight of its Bank …
Implications of the Federal Reserve’s Enforcement Action Against Wells Fargo
- Feb 12, 2018
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Implications of the Federal Reserve’s Enforcement Action Against Wells Fargo
On February 2, 2018, the Federal Reserve Board issued an unprecedented enforcement action against Wells Fargo & Company, prohibiting its asset growth until improvements in board oversight and firmwide risk management systems are…
Federal E-Discovery: Reasonableness, Proportionality are Guiding Principles for TAR
- Feb 06, 2018
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Federal E-Discovery: Reasonableness, Proportionality are Guiding Principles for TAR
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal’s latest Federal E-Discovery column appeared in the February 6 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Treasury Department Releases Report Listing Russian Senior Political Figures and Oligarchs
- Feb 05, 2018
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Treasury Department Releases Report Listing Russian Senior Political Figures and Oligarchs
On January 29, 2018, the Treasury Department submitted to Congress a report pursuant to Section 241 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (“CAATSA”).
Economic Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Developments: 2017 Year in Review
- Jan 23, 2018
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Economic Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Developments: 2017 Year in Review
Economic sanctions and anti-money laundering remain top U.S. regulatory priorities, with federal and state agencies imposing over $2.5 billion in penalties in 2017.
FCPA Enforcement and Anti-Corruption Developments: 2017 Year In Review
- Jan 19, 2018
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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,…
New York DFS Issues $11 Million Fine for AML Deficiencies
- Jan 05, 2018
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New York DFS Issues $11 Million Fine for AML Deficiencies
The New York Department of Financial Services recently announced a consent order and imposed an $11 million penalty against a major Korean bank, NongHyup Bank, and its New York branch for repeatedly failing to maintain an adequate…
U.S. Sanctions Relating to Russia and Ukraine: Navigating the Current Landscape
- Dec 20, 2017
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U.S. Sanctions Relating to Russia and Ukraine: Navigating the Current Landscape
In light of the recent changes and increasing complexity in Russia/Ukraine-related sanctions, this memorandum provides an overview of the sanctions program as it exists today, focusing on both primary sanctions restrictions and…
Federal E-Discovery: SCOTUS Will Review Extraterritorial Reach of Search Warrants
- Dec 04, 2017
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Federal E-Discovery: SCOTUS Will Review Extraterritorial Reach of Search Warrants
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal’s latest Federal E-Discovery column appeared in the December 5 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Christopher Boehning Participates at Harvard International Arbitration Law Students Association Lunch Talk
- Nov 29, 2017
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Christopher Boehning Participates at Harvard International Arbitration Law Students Association Lunch Talk
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning spoke at a lunch for the Harvard International Arbitration Law Students Association.
In Microsoft, U.S. Supreme Court Will Review Extraterritorial Reach of Search Warrants
- Oct 19, 2017
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In Microsoft, U.S. Supreme Court Will Review Extraterritorial Reach of Search Warrants
The U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in United States v. Microsoft Corp., a case with potentially far-reaching impact on how and where U.S. companies store their customers’ electronic information. In this memo, we discuss the…
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…
Federal E-Discovery: In ‘Van Zant’, Court Sanctions Party for Spoliation of Non-Party’s Text Messages
- Oct 03, 2017
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Federal E-Discovery: In ‘Van Zant’, Court Sanctions Party for Spoliation of Non-Party’s Text Messages
In their latest column on federal e-discovery in the New York Law Journal, litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal discuss Van Zant, a recent decision in the Southern District of New York in which the court granted…
Christopher Boehning to Lecture on “Corruption in Sports” With GC of UEFA
- Oct 31, 2017
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Christopher Boehning to Lecture on “Corruption in Sports” With GC of UEFA
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning will teach a seminar on “Corruption in Sports” with Andrea Traverso, the General Counsel of UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations.
President Trump Signs Executive Order Authorizing Sweeping Secondary Sanctions on Entities Involved in North Korean Trade
- Sep 26, 2017
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President Trump Signs Executive Order Authorizing Sweeping Secondary Sanctions on Entities Involved in North Korean Trade
On September 21, President Trump signed an executive order authorizing the Treasury Department to impose secondary sanctions against individuals and entities, including non-U.S. financial institutions, for conducting or facilitating…
New York DFS Pursues $630 Million Fine Against Bank for Alleged Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Compliance Failures
- Aug 30, 2017
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New York DFS Pursues $630 Million Fine Against Bank for Alleged Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Compliance Failures
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) recently announced that it seeks to impose a nearly $630 million civil penalty against a non-U.S. bank and its New York branch for alleged persistent anti-money laundering and …
Public Health Organizations Submit Amicus Brief in Support of Planned Parenthood’s Challenge to Indiana Abortion Law
- Aug 14, 2017
- Client News
Public Health Organizations Submit Amicus Brief in Support of Planned Parenthood’s Challenge to Indiana Abortion Law
Paul, Weiss submitted amicus briefs last week on behalf of the American Medical Women’s Association, the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, the National Physicians Alliance and Physicians for Reproductive Health…
President Trump Signs Sanctions Legislation Targeting Russia, North Korea and Iran, Creating New Compliance Risks for U.S. and Non-U.S. Companies
- Aug 03, 2017
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President Trump Signs Sanctions Legislation Targeting Russia, North Korea and Iran, Creating New Compliance Risks for U.S. and Non-U.S. Companies
President Trump recently signed into law H.R. 3364, the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act.” The law significantly expands U.S. sanctions targeting Russia and restricts President Trump’s ability to lift them…
Federal E-Discovery: TAR Should Be Applied Before Keyword Searching, Court Says
- Aug 01, 2017
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Federal E-Discovery: TAR Should Be Applied Before Keyword Searching, Court Says
In their latest column on Federal E-Discovery in the New York Law Journal, litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal discuss technology-assisted review (TAR) and its growing popularity in e-discovery practice in complex …
OFAC Breaks New Ground By Penalizing Non-U.S. Companies for Making U.S. Dollar Payments Involving a Sanctioned Country
- Jul 28, 2017
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OFAC Breaks New Ground By Penalizing Non-U.S. Companies for Making U.S. Dollar Payments Involving a Sanctioned Country
On July 27, 2017, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a $12 million settlement with two Singapore-based companies over their use of U.S. dollar payments in connection with providing…
Christopher Boehning Authors Chapter in ICLG’s International Arbitration 2017 Guide
- Jul 24, 2017
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Christopher Boehning Authors Chapter in ICLG’s International Arbitration 2017 Guide
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning wrote the “North American Overview” chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to: International Arbitration 2017, published by the Global Legal Group Ltd., London.
Second Circuit Rejects District Court’s Attempt to Scrutinize DPA
- Jul 18, 2017
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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…
Federal E-Discovery: Court Rejects 37(e), Invokes Inherent Authority to Sanction
- Jun 06, 2017
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Federal E-Discovery: Court Rejects 37(e), Invokes Inherent Authority to Sanction
In their latest column on Federal E-Discovery, litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal discuss Hsueh v. N.Y. State Dep’t of Fin. Servs, a notable decision by Judge Paul Crotty of the SDNY on the topic of sanctions for …
Federal E-Discovery: Courts Warn of Sanctions For Future Rule 34 Violations
- Apr 04, 2017
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Federal E-Discovery: Courts Warn of Sanctions For Future Rule 34 Violations
In their latest column on Federal E-Discovery, litigation partners Chris Boehning and Dan Toal discuss two recent federal district court decisions, including one from the Southern District of New York, that threaten sanctions on…
Christopher Boehning to Present at ABA/AMA Conference on Gun Violence
- Mar 24, 2017
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Christopher Boehning to Present at ABA/AMA Conference on Gun Violence
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning will speak at an upcoming conference on a public health approach to the gun violence epidemic.
Christopher Boehning Authors Chapter in ICLG’s Insurance & Reinsurance Guide
- Mar 01, 2017
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Christopher Boehning Authors Chapter in ICLG’s Insurance & Reinsurance Guide
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning wrote the “USA” chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to: Insurance & Reinsurance 2017, published by the Global Legal Group Ltd., London.
Client Alert: The Regulatory and Enforcement Outlook for Financial Institutions in 2017
- Feb 22, 2017
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Client Alert: The Regulatory and Enforcement Outlook for Financial Institutions in 2017
Economic sanctions, anti-money laundering and cybersecurity remain at the forefront of U.S. regulatory priorities. In this memorandum, we survey major developments and trends in these areas in 2016 and early 2017 and provide an…
Federal E-Discovery: Non-U.S. Subsidiaries’ E-Discovery Is Out of Scope, Court Finds
- Feb 07, 2017
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Federal E-Discovery: Non-U.S. Subsidiaries’ E-Discovery Is Out of Scope, Court Finds
In their latest New York Law Journal column on Federal E-Discovery, litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal discuss a recent district court decision that applied the new version of Rule 26(b)(1) of the…
Federal E-Discovery: A Harsh Reminder of Counsel’s Need for ‘Reasonable Inquiry’
- Dec 05, 2016
- Publications
Federal E-Discovery: A Harsh Reminder of Counsel’s Need for ‘Reasonable Inquiry’
In their Federal E-Discovery column, litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal discuss a recent decision in Rodman v. Safeway which determined that counsel's failure to reasonably supervise an…
Deutsche Investment Management Americas Obtains Appellate Dismissal of CDO-Related Lawsuit
- Nov 04, 2016
- Client News
Deutsche Investment Management Americas Obtains Appellate Dismissal of CDO-Related Lawsuit
In a victory for Paul, Weiss client Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. (DIMA) on November 3, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department dismissed fraud claims brought by Aozora, a Japanese bank,…
Client Alert: Federal Banking Agencies Issue Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhanced Cybersecurity Standards
- Oct 21, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Federal Banking Agencies Issue Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhanced Cybersecurity Standards
On October 19, the Federal Reserve Board ("Board"), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC") jointly issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking ("ANPR")…
Christopher Boehning to Speak at Seminar on Fighting Corruption in Sports
- Oct 11, 2016
- Events
Christopher Boehning to Speak at Seminar on Fighting Corruption in Sports
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning, along with Gareth Sweeney, Global Advocacy Manager of Transparency International, will speak at a seminar hosted by Columbia Law School's Center for the Advancement of Public…
Federal E-Discovery: Judge Says “NO” to Party’s Bid to Force Use of Predictive Coding
- Oct 04, 2016
- Publications
Federal E-Discovery: Judge Says “NO” to Party’s Bid to Force Use of Predictive Coding
New York Court Dismisses Disability Insurance Class Action Against Chubb
- Sep 19, 2016
- Client News
New York Court Dismisses Disability Insurance Class Action Against Chubb
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed a putative class action against Paul, Weiss client Federal Insurance Company, a member of the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, that alleged that…
Client Alert: New York DFS Proposes New Rules on Cybersecurity
- Sep 15, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: New York DFS Proposes New Rules on Cybersecurity
On Tuesday, the New York Department of Financial Services ("DFS") proposed new rules that would require covered financial institutions to establish and maintain cybersecurity programs designed to protect consumers and the…
Christopher Boehning to Lead White Collar Crime Panel at Canada-U.S. Cross Border Litigation Forum
- Sep 25, 2016
- Events
Christopher Boehning to Lead White Collar Crime Panel at Canada-U.S. Cross Border Litigation Forum
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning will lead a panel discussion at the Canada-U.S. Cross Border Litigation Forum.
Client Alert: Treasury and Federal Banking Agencies Clarify BSA/AML and Sanctions Enforcement Standards for Foreign Correspondent Banking Relationships
- Sep 01, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Treasury and Federal Banking Agencies Clarify BSA/AML and Sanctions Enforcement Standards for Foreign Correspondent Banking Relationships
On August 30, 2016, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, and the Office of the Comptroller of…
Christopher Boehning Authors Chapter in ICLG’s International Arbitration Guide
- Aug 05, 2016
- Publications
Christopher Boehning Authors Chapter in ICLG’s International Arbitration Guide
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning and associate Julie Romm co-authored the "North American Overview" chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to: International Arbitration 2016.
Federal E-Discovery: Rogue Executive’s Spoliation Leads to Severe Rule 37(e) Sanctions
- Aug 01, 2016
- Publications
Federal E-Discovery: Rogue Executive’s Spoliation Leads to Severe Rule 37(e) Sanctions
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal's Federal E-discovery column appeared in the August 1 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Client Alert: Federal Magistrate Judge Declines to Force a Responding Party to Use Predictive Coding
- Aug 03, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Federal Magistrate Judge Declines to Force a Responding Party to Use Predictive Coding
On August 1, 2016, Magistrate Judge Andrew Peck of the Southern District of New York released a decision reaffirming the presumption that the party responding to discovery requests is best positioned to determine the steps they…
Infront Sports & Media Wins Dismissal of Class Action Suit
- Jul 28, 2016
- Client News
Infront Sports & Media Wins Dismissal of Class Action Suit
Judge James C. Mahan of the District of Nevada granted Paul, Weiss client Infront Sports & Media AG's motion to dismiss a putative class action brought by two Nevada residents against Infront and five other defendants,…
New York DFS Finalizes Stringent Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Regulation
- Jul 01, 2016
- Publications
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 …
Federal E-Discovery: Personal Devices Increasingly Part of New E-Discovery Normal
- Jun 07, 2016
- Publications
Federal E-Discovery: Personal Devices Increasingly Part of New E-Discovery Normal
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal's Federal E-discovery column appeared in the June 7 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Client Alert: FinCEN Issues Sweeping New Requirements on Collection of Beneficial Ownership Information and Customer Due Diligence
- May 10, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: FinCEN Issues Sweeping New Requirements on Collection of Beneficial Ownership Information and Customer Due Diligence
On May 6, 2016, the U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN") released a final rule codifying new and existing customer due diligence ("CDD") requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act ("BSA") for covered …
Federal E-Discovery: Proportionality Is on the Rise
- Apr 05, 2016
- Publications
Federal E-Discovery: Proportionality Is on the Rise
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal's Federal E-discovery column appeared in the April 5 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Deutsche Bank Wins First Department Appeal in CDO Suit
- Mar 31, 2016
- Client News
Deutsche Bank Wins First Department Appeal in CDO Suit
The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court, First Department unanimously affirmed the dismissal by the Commercial Division's Justice Jeffrey Oing of Aozora Bank, Ltd.'s claims against Paul, Weiss clients Deutsche Bank…
Federal E-Discovery and the FRCP: How the New Amendments Impact E-Discovery Practice
- Mar 17, 2016
- Videos
Federal E-Discovery and the FRCP: How the New Amendments Impact E-Discovery Practice
In this video interview, litigation partner Chris Boehning discusses two key changes in the amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which focus on the rules governing sanctions and proportionality.
Client Alert: The CFPB Enters the Cybersecurity Arena with Its First Enforcement Action
- Mar 04, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: The CFPB Enters the Cybersecurity Arena with Its First Enforcement Action
On March 2, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau entered an enforcement order against online payment platform Dwolla, Inc. for deceiving consumers about its data security practices and the safety of its online payment system.
…Client Alert: New Federal Guidance on the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015: What General Counsel Need to Know
- Feb 23, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: New Federal Guidance on the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015: What General Counsel Need to Know
The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 ("CISA") was signed into law on December 18, 2015. The law authorizes companies to monitor and implement defensive measures on their own information systems to counter cyber…
FinCEN Imposes Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Requirements
- Feb 02, 2016
- Publications
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…
Federal E-Discovery: Judge Imposes Sanctions Under Amended Rule 37(e), Questions Limits on Authority
- Feb 02, 2016
- Publications
Federal E-Discovery: Judge Imposes Sanctions Under Amended Rule 37(e), Questions Limits on Authority
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal's Federal E-discovery column appeared in the February 2 issue of the New York Law Journal.
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")…
Client Alert: Understanding the Changes to the Iran Sanctions Regime: OFAC Issues Guidance, General Licenses on JCPOA Implementation Day
- Jan 20, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Understanding the Changes to the Iran Sanctions Regime: OFAC Issues Guidance, General Licenses on JCPOA Implementation Day
On January 16, 2016, international inspectors verified that Iran had complied with the initial nuclear requirements of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (the "JCPOA"), and the Secretary of State confirmed that verification.
Client Alert: The Supreme Court Enforces Another Arbitration Provision
- Dec 15, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: The Supreme Court Enforces Another Arbitration Provision
Yesterday, the Supreme Court released the latest in a line of cases strongly enforcing contractual arbitration provisions. In DIRECTV, Inc. v. Imburgia, No. 14-462 (U.S. Dec. 14, 2015), the Court held that an arbitration…
Federal E-Discovery: FRCP Amendments Take Effect, Impacting E-Discovery Practice
- Dec 01, 2015
- Publications
Federal E-Discovery: FRCP Amendments Take Effect, Impacting E-Discovery Practice
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal's Federal E-discovery column appeared in the December 1 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Federal E-Discovery: E-Discovery Competence of Counsel Criticized in Sanctions Decision
- Oct 06, 2015
- Publications
Federal E-Discovery: E-Discovery Competence of Counsel Criticized in Sanctions Decision
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal's Federal E-discovery column appeared in the October 6 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Cybersecurity Update: Heightened Concerns, Legal and Regulatory Framework, Enforcement Priorities, and Key Steps to Limit Legal and Business Risks
- Sep 30, 2015
- Publications
Cybersecurity Update: Heightened Concerns, Legal and Regulatory Framework, Enforcement Priorities, and Key Steps to Limit Legal and Business Risks
Recently reported cyber incidents have impacted millions of people and exposed the increased and continuing risks for businesses and government agencies.
Federal E-Discovery: Cost Shifting Warranted for Production of Inaccessible ESI
- Aug 04, 2015
- Publications
Federal E-Discovery: Cost Shifting Warranted for Production of Inaccessible ESI
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal's Federal E-discovery column appeared in the August 4 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Client Alert: Treasury Department’s Analysis of Existing AML and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regimes Recognizes Banks’ Efforts to Reduce the Flow of Illicit Funds Through the U.S. Financial System
- Jul 17, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: Treasury Department’s Analysis of Existing AML and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regimes Recognizes Banks’ Efforts to Reduce the Flow of Illicit Funds Through the U.S. Financial System
The Treasury Department recently issued two companion reports, the National Money Laundering Risk Assessment and the National Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment, that address anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regulations…
Federal E-Discovery: Third-Party Subpoena Extended to Overseas Affiliates
- Jun 03, 2015
- Publications
Federal E-Discovery: Third-Party Subpoena Extended to Overseas Affiliates
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal's Federal E-discovery column appeared in the June 2 issue of the New York Law Journal. The article, "Third-Party Subpoena Extended to Overseas Affiliates," discusses a recent…
Client Alert: Supreme Court Adopts Amendments to Federal Rules, Many Impacting E-Discovery Practice, to Become Law on December 1, 2015
- Apr 30, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: Supreme Court Adopts Amendments to Federal Rules, Many Impacting E-Discovery Practice, to Become Law on December 1, 2015
On April 29, 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States adopted and submitted to Congress the current set of pending amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure ("FRCP"), many of which could have a significant impact on…
Federal E-Discovery: Court Opens Dangerous Door to Compulsory 'Quick Peek'
- Apr 07, 2015
- Publications
Federal E-Discovery: Court Opens Dangerous Door to Compulsory 'Quick Peek'
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal's Federal E-discovery column appeared in the April 7 issue of the New York Law Journal. The article, "Court Opens Dangerous Door to Compulsory 'Quick…
Federal E-Discovery: Meta-Discovery Denied – Decision Limits Scrutiny of Methods
- Feb 03, 2015
- Publications
Federal E-Discovery: Meta-Discovery Denied – Decision Limits Scrutiny of Methods
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal's Federal E-discovery column appeared in the February 3 issue of the New York Law Journal. The article, "Meta-Discovery Denied - Decision Limits Scrutiny of Methods,"…
"No Greater Than Necessary" – Advisory Committee Releases Updated Proposed Rule 37(e) on Sanctions in E-Discovery
- Mar 25, 2014
- Publications
"No Greater Than Necessary" – Advisory Committee Releases Updated Proposed Rule 37(e) on Sanctions in E-Discovery
In the Agenda Book for its upcoming April meeting, the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules has for the first time publicly released the updated version of proposed Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37(e) concerning sanctions in…
Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss Partners Receive Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award
- Feb 21, 2020
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Partners Receive Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award
Litigation partners Chris Boehning and Dan Toal have been selected to receive the Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award at the 2019 Burton Awards.
Christopher Boehning Appointed to National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Board of Trustees
- Jun 29, 2017
- Awards
Christopher Boehning Appointed to National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Board of Trustees
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame appointed litigation partner Christopher Boehning to its board of trustees.
Paul, Weiss Honored at Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence Event
- Jun 27, 2017
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Honored at Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence Event
The Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence honored Paul, Weiss on June 27 with its Richard W. Odgers Pro Bono Partner Award.
Christopher Boehning Elected to University of Rochester Board of Trustees
- May 19, 2017
- Awards
Christopher Boehning Elected to University of Rochester Board of Trustees
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning was elected to the University of Rochester Board of Trustees.
Paul, Weiss Honored With Brady Center’s Legal Advocate Award
- Nov 15, 2016
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Honored With Brady Center’s Legal Advocate Award
Paul, Weiss was honored with the inaugural Legal Advocate Award at the Brady Bear Awards gala in New York City.
Chambers USA 2013 Ranks Paul, Weiss Highly
- Jun 07, 2013
- Awards
Chambers USA 2013 Ranks Paul, Weiss Highly
District of Columbia: Antitrust, Joseph J Simons, Kenneth A Gallo, Litigation: General Commercial