ProfessionalsMartin Flumenbaum

Martin Flumenbaum
Of Counsel
Tel: +1-212-373-3191
Fax: +1-212-492-0191
emailmflumenbaum@paulweiss.com
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York,
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10019-6064
Fax: +1-212-492-0191
Of counsel in the Litigation Department (which he chaired for six years), Martin Flumenbaum has achieved national recognition as both an outstanding litigator and corporate advisor. He regularly advises U.S. and international clients on a broad range of litigation issues, with an emphasis on securities, mergers and acquisitions, commercial litigation, intellectual property, antitrust and white-collar matters. He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
EXPERIENCE
Significant lead trial counsel representations include:
- AIG in a number of high profile matters, including the negotiation of AIG's settlements involving brokerage practices and accounting issues with the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the New York State Attorney General and the New York State Department of Insurance;
- Banque Populaire Group and Caisse d'Epargne Group in connection with the final settlement reached by their jointly owned monoline subsidiary, CIFG Holding, Ltd., with credit default swap counterparties and bondholders holding 98 percent of its collateralized debt obligation (CDO) exposure. The agreement successfully resolved approximately $12 billion in potential exposure;
- Électricité de France S.A., (EDF), the largest nuclear energy company in the world, at trial and in its settlement with Exelon Corporation and Constellation Energy Group in a regulatory proceeding before the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) involving the proposed $8 billion merger of Exelon and Constellation;
- Fitch, Inc. in a number of high profile matters including an industry-wide settlement with New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, and the dismissal of more than a dozen securities cases involving the rating of non-prime residential mortgage-backed securities;
- Hollinger International Inc. in achieving a major victory in a highly publicized trial in Delaware involving a takeover battle with controlling stockholder Conrad Black, and in its £729.5 million ($1.3 billion) sale of London's prestigious Daily Telegraph newspaper. Martin won a battle for corporate control involving Hollinger International, as well as a $30 million verdict against Conrad Black;
- Michael Milken in proceedings involving the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission;
- Skanska USA in a grand jury investigation relating to minority business subcontractors, that resulted in a non-prosecution agreement;
- Weight Watchers International in several significant trademark infringement actions, including a false advertising suit against Jenny Craig, Inc. and a trademark infringement lawsuit against Nestlé U.S.A., Inc., the manufacturer of Lean Cuisine products, and Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, the manufacturer of Skinny Cow products; and
- Has won multi-million dollar verdicts in multiple arbitrations, including a three-month international arbitration which was tried in both the United States and Singapore, in which his client recovered nearly $100 million.
Martin regularly serves as trial and litigation counsel on commercial disputes, investigations and various federal securities matters for IBM, Fitch Ratings, Skanska, EDF, Aris Capital, TowerBrook Capital, Banque Populaire, Weight Watchers International, Metromedia, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Fimalac, Emmis Communications, Malaysian Broadcast Network Satellite System and others.
In January 2006, Mr. Flumenbaum's representation of Hollinger International and American International Group (AIG) was featured in a cover story in The American Lawyer, "The Lifesavers," in which Paul, Weiss was selected as the best litigation firm in the United States for the period in which Mr. Flumenbaum chaired the department. In 2005, Martin was profiled by the National Law Journal for his work on Hollinger and other key cases, and featured in the publication's special feature, "Winning: 10 Profiles of Successful Strategies From Some of The Nation's Top Litigators." Martin has also been recognized as one of the leading litigators in the United States by Chambers, Benchmark Litigation, Lawdragon, Super Lawyers and Legal 500 and selected by Best Lawyers in America as one of the leading lawyers in the United States in three separate categories, including "Bet The Company" litigation. In the 2011 edition of Chambers USA, he was ranked in Tier 1 for New York general commercial litigation, noted for being "a superb and focused litigator." Mr. Flumenbaum was named National Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation for Antitrust and General Commercial litigation, as well as a Local Litigation Star for New York. In addition, he was recently recognized by the 2011 Legal 500 as a "top-notch and deeply experienced" white-collar defense lawyer.
Martin is a member of the board of directors and the executive committee of New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, a public interest civil rights organization in New York, and since 1985 has written a monthly column for The New York Law Journal, titled "Second Circuit Review," which discusses significant decisions and legal trends in the federal courts. He has lectured on the attorney-client privilege and on the corporate and individual sentencing guidelines.
From 1979 to 1982, Martin served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York, in which capacity he tried numerous criminal cases, concentrating in matters involving securities fraud, commodities fraud and tax fraud. He was also the lead prosecutor in the successful tax prosecution of Sun Myung Moon in 1982. In 1974, he became law clerk to Judge Whitman Knapp of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. He joined the firm in 1975 following his clerkship and became partner in 1983.
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Second Circuit Review: SCOTUS Overrules Second Circuit on COVID-19 and Religious Worship
- Dec 22, 2020
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Second Circuit Review: SCOTUS Overrules Second Circuit on COVID-19 and Religious Worship
Litigation of counsel Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “SCOTUS Overrules Second Circuit on COVID-19 and Religious Worship,” appeared in the December 22 issue of the New York Law…
Second Circuit Review: A Non-Categorical Approach to Federal Restitution
- Nov 20, 2020
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: A Non-Categorical Approach to Federal Restitution
Litigation of counsel Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “A Non-Categorical Approach to Federal Restitution,” appeared in the November 18 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Court Affirms Grand Jury Subpoena for President
- Oct 28, 2020
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Court Affirms Grand Jury Subpoena for President
Litigation of counsel Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Court Affirms Grand Jury Subpoena for President,” appeared in the October 28 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court
- Sep 25, 2020
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court
Litigation of counsel Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court,” appeared in the September 22 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Holding Police Accountable: Second Circuit Issues Opinion in "Walker"
- Aug 26, 2020
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Holding Police Accountable: Second Circuit Issues Opinion in "Walker"
Litigation of counsel Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Holding Police Accountable: Second Circuit Issues Opinion in 'Walker,’” appeared in the August 26 issue of the New York Law…
Second Circuit Review: High Court Affirms 2nd Circ. in Holding Title VII Prohibits Sexual Discrimination
- Jul 22, 2020
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: High Court Affirms 2nd Circ. in Holding Title VII Prohibits Sexual Discrimination
Litigation of counsel Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “High Court Affirms 2nd Circ. in Holding Title VII Prohibits Sexual Discrimination,” appeared in the July 22 issue of the New…
Wafra Wins Dismissal of Age Discrimination Suit
- Jul 17, 2020
- Client News
Wafra Wins Dismissal of Age Discrimination Suit
Paul, Weiss achieved a major victory for investment management firm Wafra Inc. when it secured the dismissal of a $45 million age discrimination case pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Second Circuit Review: COVID-19 and the New York Democratic Primary
- Jun 24, 2020
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: COVID-19 and the New York Democratic Primary
Litigation of counsel Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “COVID-19 and the New York Democratic Primary,” appeared in the June 24 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Sentencing Under the First Step Act
- May 27, 2020
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Sentencing Under the First Step Act
Litigation of counsel Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Sentencing Under the First Step Act,” appeared in the May 27 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: The Second Circuit in the COVID-19 Era
- Apr 22, 2020
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: The Second Circuit in the COVID-19 Era
Litigation of counsel Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “The Second Circuit in the COVID-19 Era,” appeared in the April 22 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: The ‘Advanced Knowledge’ Prong of the FLSA’s ‘Learned Professional’ Exemption
- Mar 24, 2020
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: The ‘Advanced Knowledge’ Prong of the FLSA’s ‘Learned Professional’ Exemption
Litigation of counsel Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “The ‘Advanced Knowledge’ Prong of the FLSA’s ‘Learned Professional’ Exemption,” appeared in the March 24 issue of the New York …
Second Circuit Review: Narrowing the Definition of Quid Pro Quo
- Feb 26, 2020
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Narrowing the Definition of Quid Pro Quo
Litigation of counsel Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Narrowing the Definition of Quid Pro Quo,” appeared in the February 26 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Personal Benefit in Title 18 Insider Trading Cases
- Jan 29, 2020
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Personal Benefit in Title 18 Insider Trading Cases
Litigation of counsel Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Personal Benefit in Title 18 Insider Trading Cases,” appeared in the January 29 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Narrowing the Bounds of 'Windfall' Restitution Awards in Financial Fraud Cases
- Dec 26, 2019
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Narrowing the Bounds of 'Windfall' Restitution Awards in Financial Fraud Cases
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Narrowing the Bounds of ‘Windfall’ Restitution Awards in Financial Fraud Cases,” appeared in the December 26 issue of the New…
Second Circuit Review: Presidential Immunity From Criminal Investigation
- Dec 04, 2019
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Presidential Immunity From Criminal Investigation
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s Second Circuit Review column, “Presidential Immunity From Criminal Investigation,” appeared in the November 27 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: The Meaning of ‘Official Act’ Under Bribery Laws
- Oct 25, 2019
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: The Meaning of ‘Official Act’ Under Bribery Laws
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “The Meaning of ‘Official Act’ Under Bribery Laws,” appeared in the October 23 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court
- Oct 09, 2019
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court,” appeared in the October 9 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: First Amendment Forum Analysis in the Digital Era
- Aug 22, 2019
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: First Amendment Forum Analysis in the Digital Era
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “First Amendment Forum Analysis in the Digital Era,” appeared in the August 21 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Proving Retaliation Claims Under the Age Discrimination Act
- Jul 24, 2019
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Proving Retaliation Claims Under the Age Discrimination Act
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Proving Retaliation Claims Under the Age Discrimination Act,” appeared in the July 24 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Court Defines ‘Consumer Reporting Agency’ Under the FCRA
- Jun 27, 2019
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Court Defines ‘Consumer Reporting Agency’ Under the FCRA
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Court Defines ‘Consumer Reporting Agency’ Under the FCRA,” appeared in the June 26 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Measuring the Speedy Trial Clock
- Apr 26, 2019
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Measuring the Speedy Trial Clock
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Measuring the Speedy Trial Clock,” appeared in the April 24 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Civil Penalties for Insider Trading
- Mar 26, 2019
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Civil Penalties for Insider Trading
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Civil Penalties for Insider Trading,” appeared in the March 25 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Our 400th Column
- Feb 27, 2019
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Our 400th Column
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Our 400th Column,” appeared in the February 27 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Court Shifts on Effect of Using Handcuffs During Police Encounters
- Jan 30, 2019
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Court Shifts on Effect of Using Handcuffs During Police Encounters
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Court Shifts on Effect of Using Handcuffs During Police Encounters,” appeared in the January 30 issue of the New York Law…
Second Circuit Review: Unaccepted Pre-Class Certification Settlement Offers
- Jan 02, 2019
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Unaccepted Pre-Class Certification Settlement Offers
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Unaccepted Pre-Class Certification Settlement Offers,” appeared in the December 28 issue of the New York Law Journal. The authors discuss a…
J.Jill Secures Dismissal of Putative Securities Class Action
- Dec 20, 2018
- Client News
J.Jill Secures Dismissal of Putative Securities Class Action
Paul, Weiss secured the dismissal of a putative securities class action brought against J.Jill Inc., TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P. and several of J.Jill’s executives.
Second Circuit Review: Crimes of Violence and Risk-of-Force Clauses
- Nov 30, 2018
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Crimes of Violence and Risk-of-Force Clauses
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Crimes of Violence and Risk-of-Force Clauses,” appeared in the November 28 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Jurisdictional Effect of Plaintiff’s Loss of Financial Interest in a Derivative Suit
- Oct 24, 2018
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Jurisdictional Effect of Plaintiff’s Loss of Financial Interest in a Derivative Suit
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Jurisdictional Effect of Plaintiff’s Loss of Financial Interest in a Derivative Suit,” appeared in the October 24 issue of the New York Law…
Second Circuit Review: The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court
- Sep 26, 2018
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court
Litigation partners Marty Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court,” appeared in the September 25 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Court Clarifies Certification Analysis for Out-of-State Class Members
- Aug 22, 2018
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Court Clarifies Certification Analysis for Out-of-State Class Members
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Court Clarifies Certification Analysis for Out-of-State Class Members,” appeared in the August 22 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: 2nd Circ. Declines to Review Arbitrator’s Undisclosed Relationships
- Jul 26, 2018
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: 2nd Circ. Declines to Review Arbitrator’s Undisclosed Relationships
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “2nd Circ. Declines to Review Arbitrator’s Undisclosed Relationships,” appeared in the July 25 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Substantive Reasonableness Review Finally Getting Teeth in the Second Circuit
- Jun 27, 2018
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Substantive Reasonableness Review Finally Getting Teeth in the Second Circuit
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Substantive Reasonableness Review Finally Getting Teeth in the Second Circuit,” appeared in the June 27 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Litigation Activity in a Single Lawsuit is No Basis for Civil RICO Claim
- Jun 22, 2018
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Litigation Activity in a Single Lawsuit is No Basis for Civil RICO Claim
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Litigation Activity in a Single Lawsuit is No Basis for Civil RICO Claim,” appeared in the June 18 issue of the New York Law Journal. The…
Second Circuit Review: Certified Questions to State Court
- Apr 27, 2018
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Certified Questions to State Court
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Certified Questions To State Court,” appeared in the April 27 issue of the New York Law Journal. The authors note that in at least four cases…
Second Circuit Review: Recent Decision Extends the Public Forum Doctrine to Public Access Television
- Apr 02, 2018
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Recent Decision Extends the Public Forum Doctrine to Public Access Television
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Recent Decision Extends the Public Forum Doctrine to Public Access Television,” appeared in the March 28 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Court Declines to Extend Absolute Immunity in Claims Against Stock Exchanges
- Mar 01, 2018
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Court Declines to Extend Absolute Immunity in Claims Against Stock Exchanges
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Court Declines to Extend Absolute Immunity in Claims Against Stock Exchanges,” was published in the February 28 issue of the New York Law…
Second Circuit Review: Deferred Action, Expedited Litigation
- Jan 24, 2018
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Deferred Action, Expedited Litigation
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Deferred Action, Expedited Litigation,” was published in the January 24 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Court Determines What Constitutes a ‘Domestic Injury’ in Wake of ‘RJR Nabisco’
- Dec 27, 2017
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Court Determines What Constitutes a ‘Domestic Injury’ in Wake of ‘RJR Nabisco’
Litigation partners Marty Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Court Determines What Constitutes a ‘Domestic Injury’ in Wake of ‘RJR Nabisco,’” was published in the December 27 issue of the New York Law…
Second Circuit Review: Second Circuit Reexamines Supplemental Jurisdiction Over State Law Claims
- Dec 01, 2017
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Second Circuit Reexamines Supplemental Jurisdiction Over State Law Claims
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column in the New York Law Journal, “Second Circuit Reexamines Supplemental Jurisdiction Over State Law Claims,” discusses a recent circuit ruling in…
Wilton Brands Sells Simplicity Creative Group to CSS Industries
- Nov 03, 2017
- Client News
Wilton Brands Sells Simplicity Creative Group to CSS Industries
Paul, Weiss represented craft and consumer products company Wilton Brands LLC in its all-cash sale of the domestic and international business of Simplicity Creative Group to controlled affiliates of CSS Industries, Inc.
Second Circuit Review: Defining the Scope of McDonnell v. United States
- Oct 25, 2017
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Defining the Scope of McDonnell v. United States
Litigation partners Marty Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Defining the Scope of McDonnell v. United States,” was published in the October 25 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court
- Sep 28, 2017
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court,” was published in the September 27 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Fifth Amendment Prohibits Testimony Compelled by Foreign Sovereign
- Aug 31, 2017
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Fifth Amendment Prohibits Testimony Compelled by Foreign Sovereign
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Fifth Amendment Prohibits Testimony Compelled by Foreign Sovereign,” was published in the August 30 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Court Applies Different Principles When Interpreting Injury in Fact
- Jul 27, 2017
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Court Applies Different Principles When Interpreting Injury in Fact
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Court Applies Different Principles When Interpreting Injury in Fact,” was published in the July 26 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Permissibility of Offsetting Criminal Forfeiture Orders by Preemptive Restitution Payments
- Jun 30, 2017
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Permissibility of Offsetting Criminal Forfeiture Orders by Preemptive Restitution Payments
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Permissibility of Offsetting Criminal Forfeiture Orders by Preemptive Restitution Payments,” was published in the June 30 issue of the New…
Second Circuit Review: Determining ‘Opprobrious’ Conduct Under the National Labor Relations Act
- Jun 01, 2017
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Determining ‘Opprobrious’ Conduct Under the National Labor Relations Act
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Determining ‘Opprobrious’ Conduct Under the National Labor Relations Act,” was published in the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: A Step Toward Protection From Sexual Orientation Discrimination Under Title VII
- Apr 28, 2017
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: A Step Toward Protection From Sexual Orientation Discrimination Under Title VII
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “A Step Toward Protection From Sexual Orientation Discrimination Under Title VII,” was published in the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards Against Alleged Alter-Egos
- Mar 30, 2017
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards Against Alleged Alter-Egos
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's latest Second Circuit Review column, “Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards Against Alleged Alter-Egos,” was published March 29 in the New York Law Journal.
J.Jill Completes Initial Public Offering
- Mar 14, 2017
- Client News
J.Jill Completes Initial Public Offering
Paul, Weiss represented J.Jill, Inc., a leading women’s apparel brand, and TowerBrook Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in the United States and Europe, in J.Jill, Inc.’s initial public offering of 11,666,667 shares of its …
Second Circuit Review: Recent Decision Clarifies the “Chevron” Doctrine
- Feb 22, 2017
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Recent Decision Clarifies the “Chevron” Doctrine
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the February 22 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Contracting in the Digital Age: The Second Circuit and Arbitration Clause Enforceability
- Jan 26, 2017
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Contracting in the Digital Age: The Second Circuit and Arbitration Clause Enforceability
In their Second Circuit Review column, litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp address three recent decisions interpreting arbitration clause enforceability in both the consumer and employment contexts.
Second Circuit Review: Recent Second Circuit Decisions Address Privacy in the Digital Age
- Dec 28, 2016
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Recent Second Circuit Decisions Address Privacy in the Digital Age
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the December 27 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Rebuttal of Fraud-on-the-Market Presumption Post 'Halliburton II'
- Nov 30, 2016
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Rebuttal of Fraud-on-the-Market Presumption Post 'Halliburton II'
In GAMCO Investors v. Vivendi Universal, the Second Circuit provided defendants in securities litigation suits with a method to rebut the fraud-on-the-market presumption by showing that the plaintiffs would have purchased the…
Second Circuit Review: Recent Decisions Limit Application of U.S. Law to Foreign Jurisdictions
- Oct 27, 2016
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Recent Decisions Limit Application of U.S. Law to Foreign Jurisdictions
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has continued to narrow the reach and application of U.S. law internationally, note litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp in their October 27 column in the New York…
Second Circuit Review: The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court
- Sep 28, 2016
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the September 28 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: The Rarity of En Banc Review in the Second Circuit
- Aug 24, 2016
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: The Rarity of En Banc Review in the Second Circuit
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the August 24 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Exploring Standing Issues For Third-Party Intervenors
- Jul 27, 2016
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Exploring Standing Issues For Third-Party Intervenors
Litigation partners Marty Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the July 27 issue of the New York Law Journal.
BPCE and Natixis Sell CIFG Stake
- Jul 08, 2016
- Client News
BPCE and Natixis Sell CIFG Stake
Paul, Weiss clients BPCE and Natixis completed their exit from CIFG Holding Inc., the first troubled bond insurer to successfully restructure and receive a ratings upgrade after the credit crisis, earning Paul, Weiss an award for …
Client Alert: Second Circuit Review: Fourth Amendment Protections and Arrests at Other People's Homes
- Jul 08, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Second Circuit Review: Fourth Amendment Protections and Arrests at Other People's Homes
Litigation partners Marty Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the July 7 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Applying Newly Announced Test for Proof of Pregnancy Discrimination
- Jun 01, 2016
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Applying Newly Announced Test for Proof of Pregnancy Discrimination
Litigation partners Marty Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the May 31 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Client Alert: Second Circuit Review: Court Clarifies Classification of 'Hispanic' Under Title VII
- Apr 28, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Second Circuit Review: Court Clarifies Classification of 'Hispanic' Under Title VII
Litigation partners Marty Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the April 27 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Distinguishing Between Standing and Merits in Lanham Act Claims
- Feb 16, 2016
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Distinguishing Between Standing and Merits in Lanham Act Claims
Litigation partners Marty Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the February 16 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Second Circuit Clarifies Procedure for Supplementing Rule 30(b)(6) Testimony
- Jan 04, 2016
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Second Circuit Clarifies Procedure for Supplementing Rule 30(b)(6) Testimony
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the December 31 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: The Google Books Decision and the Boundaries of Fair Use
- Dec 01, 2015
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: The Google Books Decision and the Boundaries of Fair Use
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the November 27 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Baseball Festival Exempt from FLSA Minimum Wage Requirements
- Nov 02, 2015
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Baseball Festival Exempt from FLSA Minimum Wage Requirements
Litigation partners Marty Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the October 28 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Wyoming State Court Dismisses Claims Against Fitch Ratings
- Sep 28, 2015
- Client News
Wyoming State Court Dismisses Claims Against Fitch Ratings
The Wyoming state district court dismissed claims brought against Paul, Weiss client Fitch Ratings by the State of Wyoming on behalf of the Treasurer of Wyoming and the Wyoming Public Employees Pension Fund, which had sought millions…
Second Circuit Review: The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court
- Sep 23, 2015
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the September 23 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Harmonizing Iqbal Pleading Standards With McDonnell Douglas Framework
- Aug 26, 2015
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Harmonizing Iqbal Pleading Standards With McDonnell Douglas Framework
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the August 26 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Fitch Wins Dismissal of Fraud Claim in New York Supreme Court
- Aug 04, 2015
- Client News
Fitch Wins Dismissal of Fraud Claim in New York Supreme Court
Justice Anil Singh of the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court, granted full dismissal of a fraud action brought against Paul, Weiss clients Fitch Group, Inc., Fitch Ratings Inc., and Fitch Ratings Ltd. (FRL)…
Second Circuit Review: Primary Beneficiary Test May Impede Intern Class Actions
- Jul 22, 2015
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Primary Beneficiary Test May Impede Intern Class Actions
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the July 22 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Government Collection of Telephone Metadata Exceeds Statute’s Authority
- Jun 24, 2015
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Government Collection of Telephone Metadata Exceeds Statute’s Authority
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the June 24 issue of the New York Law Journal. The article, "Government Collection of Telephone Metadata Exceeds Statute's Authority," …
Second Circuit Review: Defense Attorneys May Bring Third-Party Claim to Forfeited Property
- May 27, 2015
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Defense Attorneys May Bring Third-Party Claim to Forfeited Property
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the May 27 issue of the New York Law Journal. The article, "Defense Attorneys May Bring Third-Party Claim to Forfeited Property,"…
Second Circuit Review: New York's Wage Parity Law Upheld as Constitutional
- Apr 27, 2015
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: New York's Wage Parity Law Upheld as Constitutional
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the April 23 issue of the New York Law Journal. The article, "New York's Wage Parity Law Upheld as Constitutional," discusses…
Second Circuit Review: Clarifying Bounds of Protected Speech for Public Employees
- Mar 26, 2015
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Clarifying Bounds of Protected Speech for Public Employees
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the March 25 issue of the New York Law Journal. The article, "Clarifying Bounds of Protected Speech for Public Employees," discusses…
Stories of Justice: NYLPI’s Work in 2014
- Feb 26, 2015
- Publications
Stories of Justice: NYLPI’s Work in 2014
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Andrew Gordon and associate Geoffrey Chepiga are featured in a video produced by the New York Lawyers for Public Interest (NYLPI), titled "Stories of Justice: NYLPI's…
Second Circuit Review: Ruling Broadening Duty of Disclosure in Securities Filing Creates Circuit Split
- Feb 25, 2015
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Ruling Broadening Duty of Disclosure in Securities Filing Creates Circuit Split
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the February 24 issue of the New York Law Journal. The article, "Ruling Broadening Duty of Disclosure in Securities Filing Creates…
Second Circuit Review: Limiting Scope of “Class Standing” Doctrine in RMBS Cases
- Jan 30, 2015
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Limiting Scope of “Class Standing” Doctrine in RMBS Cases
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the January 28 issue of the New York Law Journal. The article, "Limiting Scope of 'Class Standing' Doctrine in RMBS Cases," discusses…
Second Circuit Review: Limiting the Scope of Warrantless Searches
- Jan 05, 2015
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Limiting the Scope of Warrantless Searches
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the December 31 issue of the New York Law Journal. The article, "Limiting the Scope of Warrantless Searches," discusses a…
Second Circuit Review: Court Rejects Attempts by Police Unions to Intervene in Stop-and-Frisk Case
- Dec 02, 2014
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Court Rejects Attempts by Police Unions to Intervene in Stop-and-Frisk Case
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the November 28 issue of the New York Law Journal. The article, "Court Rejects Attempts by Police Unions to…
Second Circuit Review: Oil-for-Food Program Claims Yield RICO and FCPA Rulings
- Oct 30, 2014
- Publications
Second Circuit Review: Oil-for-Food Program Claims Yield RICO and FCPA Rulings
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the October 28 issue of the New York Law Journal. The article, "Oil-for-Food Program Claims Yield RICO and FCPA Rulings," discusses…
Awards & Recognition
Martin Flumenbaum Honored at NYLPI’s Law & Society Award Luncheon
- Feb 16, 2017
- Awards
Martin Flumenbaum Honored at NYLPI’s Law & Society Award Luncheon
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum was honored at the New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI)'s annual Law & Society Award Luncheon.
Benchmark Litigation Names Four Paul, Weiss Partners “Top 10 Practitioners”
- Nov 09, 2016
- Awards
Benchmark Litigation Names Four Paul, Weiss Partners “Top 10 Practitioners”
Four Paul, Weiss partners were selected by Benchmark Litigation for its inaugural list of "Top 10 Practitioners" across 10 areas of practice.
Benchmark Litigation Names Paul, Weiss “Antitrust Firm of the Year”
- Jan 29, 2015
- Awards
Benchmark Litigation Names Paul, Weiss “Antitrust Firm of the Year”
Paul, Weiss has been named Benchmark Litigation's "Antitrust Firm of the Year" for 2015. Litigation partners Aidan Synnott, Jacqueline Rubin and William Michael received the award for the firm on January 29 at the Essex…
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