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Our memorandum discusses the key issue areas that will likely see heightened Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) activity, and we outline ways CFPB-regulated entities can prepare.
- Jan 22, 2021
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Despite the significant obstacles presented by COVID-19, the DOJ and the SEC assessed a record-breaking total in corporate FCPA penalties, and foreign authorities assessed a similar amount. The number of corporate FCPA enforcement…
Melinda Haag, Walter Brown and Randy Luskey will join Paul, Weiss as partners in the Litigation Department, and Jeremy Veit as a partner in the Corporate Department. The four additions will form the foundation for the new Paul, Weiss…
- Jan 18, 2021
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The DOJ recently announced its first civil settlement with a borrower for allegedly committing fraud in obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, in violation of the False Claims Act and the Financial Institutions Reform,…
- Dec 29, 2020
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The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently proposed rulemaking that would extend existing Bank Secrecy Act reporting and recordkeeping requirements on financial institutions for certain…
Paul, Weiss, along with co-counsel ACLU Fund of Michigan and ACLU Foundation National Prison and Immigrants’ Rights Projects, secured the release of 13 additional ICE immigration detainees held at the Calhoun County Correctional…
- Dec 22, 2020
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The Federal Trade Commission recently issued orders to nine social media and video streaming companies to produce information on their customer base, their collection and use of personal information, their advertising and user…
Litigation partner Jeannie Rhee will participate in a panel, “Investigation Issues,” as part of the American Bar Association’s four-day Virtual Civil False Claims Act and Qui Tam Enforcement Institute.
Litigation partner Liza Velazquez will moderate and litigation partner Jeannie Rhee will participate in the Fourth Annual Trade Secrets Protection, Enforcement and Litigation Conference, hosted by Sandpiper Partners.
Litigation partner Jeannie Rhee will participate in a panel, “Trends in Diversity & Inclusion,” as part of the 2020 ChIPs Global Summit, which advances and connects women in technology, law and policy.
- Oct 21, 2020
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Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act has long afforded online platforms with immunity from certain types of civil action concerning the content posted on these platforms by their users.
- Oct 16, 2020
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Despite COVID-related challenges, FCPA enforcement by the DOJ and the SEC continued at full speed in the third quarter of 2020. Enforcement activity included three corporate resolutions by the DOJ and four resolutions by the SEC, as…
Paul, Weiss, along with co-counsel ACLU Fund of Michigan and ACLU Foundation National Prison and Immigrants’ Rights Projects, secured the release of an additional eight medically vulnerable ICE detainees held at the Calhoun County…
- Sep 04, 2020
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The D.C. Circuit recently issued a significant ruling that severely curtails the House of Representatives’ practical power to conduct oversight and investigations.
Paul, Weiss, along with co-counsel ACLU Fund of Michigan and ACLU Foundation National Prison and Immigrants’ Rights Projects, secured a class certification of ICE immigration detainees held at the Calhoun County Correctional Center in …
- Jul 30, 2020
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New York’s Department of Financial Services (NY DFS) recently brought its first enforcement action alleging violations of its Part 500 Cybersecurity Regulation. The action alleges that First American Title Insurance Company violated…
- Jul 16, 2020
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The Court of Justice of the European Union announced landmark rulings on two mechanisms that organizations rely upon for the transfer of personal data from the EU to other countries, including the United States.
Paul, Weiss, along with co-counsel ACLU Fund of Michigan and ACLU Foundation National Prison and Immigrants’ Rights Projects, secured the immediate release of an additional six medically vulnerable ICE detainees held at Calhoun County …
A group of 93 companies whose businesses span the breadth of the U.S. economy have proudly come together as signatories to a brief in support of the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
- Jun 08, 2020
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The DOJ’s Criminal Division released updated guidance regarding the manner in which prosecutors evaluate the effectiveness of corporate compliance programs. The guidance makes clear that companies should continuously update their…
- May 19, 2020
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The CARES Act and other COVID-19 relief measures have brought new focus on the False Claims Act, a potent tool used by the government and private whistleblowers for pursuing government fraud claims. This memo provides a primer on the …
Paul, Weiss, along with co-counsel ACLU Fund of Michigan and ACLU Foundation’s National Prison and Immigrants’ Rights projects, secured the immediate release of two medically vulnerable ICE detainees held at Calhoun County…
Paul, Weiss litigation partner Jeannie Rhee will participate in an upcoming virtual panel, “Cybersecurity Concerns of the C-Level,” as part of Compliance Week’s first-ever virtual conference.
- May 05, 2020
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The DOJ, Federal Reserve and the New York State Department of Financial Services announced nearly $875 million in penalties against Bank Hapoalim and its Swiss subsidiary.
- May 01, 2020
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Many businesses forced to cancel or postpone scheduled events as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic now face an unprecedented risk of class action lawsuits. We summarize emerging trends in class action litigation and present possible…
- Apr 30, 2020
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On April 17, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced that it had resolved charges against Eni S.p.A., an Italian headquartered multinational oil and gas company, for violations of the recordkeeping and…
- Apr 25, 2020
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On April 24, the Business Roundtable released its proposed framework for the resumption of economic activity. In response to the absence of federal or state guidelines, the Business Roundtable proposed a framework for developing…
- Mar 31, 2020
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The DOJ and SEC have signaled an intention to focus on misconduct related specifically to the coronavirus, at least temporarily. Combined with ongoing practical limitations, that focus has slowed down traditional white-collar…
- Mar 25, 2020
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The current crisis is shedding light on the critical role that emerging technologies will play in the prevention and management of future pandemics. We examine the pandemic’s implications for AI, blockchain, analytics and…
- Mar 12, 2020
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In an op-ed in the National Law Journal, litigation partners Jeh Johnson and Jeannie Rhee leverage their years of leadership in government service to offer guidance to general counsel and chief legal officers contending with…
- Mar 13, 2020
- Publications
On March 11, 2020, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (the “CSC” or the “Commission”)[1] published its Final Report,[2] which is the culmination of nearly a year of work, including approximately 30 meetings and 300 interviews.
- Mar 13, 2020
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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…
- Mar 06, 2020
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To limit the spread of COVID-19, many companies are implementing contingency plans for employees to work remotely. These steps may, however, inadvertently increase the risks of a data breach or other cyberattack. We suggest practical…
Paul, Weiss advised national homebuilder and developer Taylor Morrison Home Corporation in its cash-and-stock acquisition of William Lyon Homes for approximately $2.5 billion, including assumption of debt.
- Feb 03, 2020
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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.
- Jan 24, 2020
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In this annual review, we reflect on the most significant anti-corruption and FCPA enforcement and policy trends of 2019 and share our insights on developing U.S. and global anti-corruption efforts in 2020.
Paul, Weiss is advising General Atlantic in its strategic investment in Comprehensive Educational Services (ACES), which provides behavioral analysis and ancillary services to individuals and families impacted by autism or other…
- Dec 01, 2019
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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…
- Dec 05, 2019
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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…
Corporate partner Ariel Deckelbaum and Litigation partners Roberto Gonzalez and Jeannie Rhee will participate in “Avoiding the Corporate Crisis,” a conference hosted by DirectorCorps and Nasdaq.
- Nov 21, 2019
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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…
- Nov 21, 2019
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On November 5, 2019, Vietnam-based cryptocurrency exchange VinDAX was hacked, losing half a million U.S. dollars’ worth of funds spread across 23 different cryptocurrencies.[1]
Paul, Weiss took part in the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s (NAPABA) 2019 Convention, the largest annual national gathering of attorneys, judges, law students, legal scholars and elected officials of Asian-American…
Paul, Weiss is representing leading national homebuilder and developer Taylor Morrison Home Corporation in its cash-and-stock acquisition of William Lyon Homes for $2.4 billion, including assumption of debt.
Paul, Weiss advised KPS Capital Partners, LP in its sale of Crenlo Cab Products, LLC to Angeles Equity Partners, LLC.
- Nov 05, 2019
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U.S. Department of Justice announced that it and several other federal agencies are forming a “Procurement Collusion Strike Force” to investigate and prosecute collusion, including bid rigging, among companies and individuals involved …
- Oct 28, 2019
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On October 21, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) settled its first-ever complaint against a company for selling fake indicators of social media influence such as phony likes, follows, views, and subscribers to users on…
- Oct 28, 2019
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A recent flurry of cyber attacks on asset managers should remind asset management firms and other financial institutions that they are attractive targets for cyber-exploitation and need to remain vigilant and institute appropriate…
- Oct 15, 2019
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The CFTC, the SEC and FinCen recently issued a joint statement reminding those engaged in activities involving digital assets of their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist funding obligations under the Bank Secrecy Act
- Oct 14, 2019
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The U.S. Solicitor General has recommended that the Supreme Court deny Google’s petition for review of the Federal Circuit’s holding that Google did not have a fair use defense for infringing copyrights in Oracle’s Java APIs when it…
- Oct 10, 2019
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On October 8, 2019, the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice released guidance on how federal prosecutors should evaluate claims that corporations are unable to pay a proposed fine or monetary penalty.
- Oct 08, 2019
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The SEC closed out its 2018-19 fiscal year by resolving four FCPA enforcement actions and assessing over $25 million in combined penalties, bringing the total number of SEC resolutions in 2019 to twelve.
- Sep 23, 2019
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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…
Litigation partner Jeannie Rhee will moderate a panel at the Benchmark Litigation “Women in Litigation New York Forum.”
- Jul 31, 2019
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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.
- Jul 24, 2019
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Litigation partner Jeannie Rhee was quoted in a July 24 Tech Wire Asia article discussing the increase in regulatory and legal actions against organizations as global data privacy and protection standards have changed.
- Jul 18, 2019
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Robust FCPA enforcement activity continued in the first half of 2019. The DOJ and the SEC—resolving four and five corporate enforcement actions, respectively—assessed a combined total of $1.5 billion in corporate penalties, of which…
- Jul 12, 2019
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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…
- Jul 02, 2019
- Publications
On June 25, 2019, the Department of Justice announced a resolution with Technip FMC PLC (“TFMC”), a London-headquartered, global provider of oil and gas technology and services that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, for…
Jeannie Rhee, a former U.S. Deputy Assistant Attorney General, is joining the firm as a partner in the Litigation Department.
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