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Events & Publications
SEC Enforcement: 2024 Year in Review
- Jan 14, 2025
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SEC Enforcement: 2024 Year in Review
In this review, we discuss key enforcement highlights from the past year, such as the SEC’s focus on AI, cryptocurrency and cybersecurity. And we look ahead to the Commission’s priorities in 2025 under the new administration and what…
Audra Soloway Discusses Career Path in Securities Litigation in Lawdragon Q&A
- Dec 18, 2024
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Audra Soloway Discusses Career Path in Securities Litigation in Lawdragon Q&A
Litigation partner Audra Soloway was featured in a Lawdragon “Lawyer Limelight” Q&A highlighting her accomplishments in securities litigation.
Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Nasdaq Board Diversity Disclosure Requirements
- Dec 16, 2024
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Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Nasdaq Board Diversity Disclosure Requirements
The Fifth Circuit recently struck down Nasdaq’s board diversity disclosure requirements, holding that the SEC exceeded its authority in approving them. The decision means that Nasdaq-listed companies will no longer be required to…
Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Short Seller Claims for Failure to Allege Reliance and Clarifies Standard for “Manipulative” Acts Under Exchange Act
- Oct 21, 2024
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Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Short Seller Claims for Failure to Allege Reliance and Clarifies Standard for “Manipulative” Acts Under Exchange Act
The Tenth Circuit recently issued an opinion that suggests companies defending against securities class actions led by short sellers may succeed in rebutting at the pleadings stage the presumption of classwide reliance on the…
Court Briefs Podcast: SEC v. Jarkesy
- Jun 28, 2024
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Court Briefs Podcast: SEC v. Jarkesy
On June 27, 2024, the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in SEC v. Jarkesy, which held that a defendant is entitled to a jury trial under the Seventh Amendment when the SEC seeks civil penalties for securities fraud.
Melinda Haag to Participate in Keynote Remarks at Securities Enforcement West Forum
- May 23, 2024
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Melinda Haag to Participate in Keynote Remarks at Securities Enforcement West Forum
Litigation partner Melinda Haag will participate in a keynote Q&A discussion alongside U.S. Attorney Ismail Ramsey as part of the 2024 Securities Enforcement Forum West.
Brad Karp Discusses Investigations in Securities Matters at PLI Event
- Apr 29, 2024
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Brad Karp Discusses Investigations in Securities Matters at PLI Event
Firm Chairman Brad Karp participated in a panel, “Securities Litigation – The Investigation: Recent Developments in Coordinating Requests from Government Regulators,” as part of the Practising Law Institute’s Securities Litigation…
Seventh Circuit Pans Pursuit of Mootness Fees, Urges Further Judicial Scrutiny of "Problematic" Merger Objection Cases
- Apr 23, 2024
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Seventh Circuit Pans Pursuit of Mootness Fees, Urges Further Judicial Scrutiny of "Problematic" Merger Objection Cases
The Seventh Circuit recently issued an opinion in Alcarez v. Akorn, Inc., criticizing the plaintiffs’ bar for pursuing “mootness fees” in merger objection cases—a controversial practice that has been called “no better than a racket”…
Supreme Court Decides Pure Omissions Are Not Actionable Under Rule 10b-5(b) in Macquarie Infrastructure Corp. v. Moab Partners, L.P.
- Apr 16, 2024
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Supreme Court Decides Pure Omissions Are Not Actionable Under Rule 10b-5(b) in Macquarie Infrastructure Corp. v. Moab Partners, L.P.
In a recent unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that a failure to disclose information required by Item 303 of Regulation S-K cannot support a private claim under SEC Rule 10b-5(b) in the absence of an otherwise-misleading …
Brad Karp and Susanna Buergel Speak at SIFMA Seminar
- Mar 17, 2024
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Brad Karp and Susanna Buergel Speak at SIFMA Seminar
Firm Chairman Brad Karp and litigation partner Susanna Buergel participated in the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association’s (SIFMA) 2024 Compliance & Legal Seminar.
Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Seven Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards
- Jan 10, 2025
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Seven Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards
Benchmark Litigation named Paul, Weiss a finalist across seven categories in its annual U.S. awards, which spotlight the litigators and firms that led the most impactful matters over the past year.
Audra Soloway and Josh Hill Recognized by The American Lawyer for Securing Summary Judgement in Securities Litigation
- Dec 20, 2024
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Audra Soloway and Josh Hill Recognized by The American Lawyer for Securing Summary Judgement in Securities Litigation
Litigation partners Audra Soloway and Josh Hill were recognized in The American Lawyer’s December 20 “Litigation Daily” column for securing a significant victory for gold mining company Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. and its former CEO in a…
Audra Soloway Named a 2024 Law360 Class Action MVP
- Nov 05, 2024
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Audra Soloway Named a 2024 Law360 Class Action MVP
Law360 honored litigation partner Audra Soloway as a 2024 MVP in the Class Action category.
Lorin Reisner Named to Securities Docket’s “Enforcement Elite” List
- Nov 06, 2024
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Lorin Reisner Named to Securities Docket’s “Enforcement Elite” List
Securities Docket named litigation partner Lorin Reisner in its 2024 “Enforcement Elite” list, which recognizes the best securities enforcement defense counsel in the industry.
Eight Paul, Weiss Partners Named Law360 MVPs
- Oct 20, 2024
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Eight Paul, Weiss Partners Named Law360 MVPs
Law360 recognized eight Paul, Weiss partners as 2024 MVPs, the second-most MVP recognitions of any U.S. law firm this year.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Most Innovative Law Firm in North America by Financial Times
- Oct 17, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Most Innovative Law Firm in North America by Financial Times
The Financial Times has named Paul, Weiss a finalist for “Most Innovative Law Firm in North America” and in three other practice-specific categories as part of its 2024 Innovative Lawyers North America awards.
Meredith Dearborn Named a 2024 “Top Woman Lawyer” in California by the Daily Journal
- Jun 20, 2024
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Meredith Dearborn Named a 2024 “Top Woman Lawyer” in California by the Daily Journal
The Daily Journal recognized litigation partner Meredith Dearborn as one of its 2024 “Top Women Lawyers.”
Audra Soloway and Josh Hill Recognized by The American Lawyer for Defeating Certification of Securities Class Action
- Apr 11, 2024
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Audra Soloway and Josh Hill Recognized by The American Lawyer for Defeating Certification of Securities Class Action
Litigation partners Audra Soloway and Josh Hill were recognized in The American Lawyer’s April 11 “Litigation Daily” column for their resounding victory on behalf of Canadian mining company Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. and its former CEO.
Ten Paul, Weiss Partners Shortlisted for a Dozen 2024 Euromoney Women in Business Law Americas Awards
- Apr 05, 2024
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Ten Paul, Weiss Partners Shortlisted for a Dozen 2024 Euromoney Women in Business Law Americas Awards
Ten Paul, Weiss partners are shortlisted in 12 practice categories in Euromoney’s 2024 Women in Business Law Americas Awards, which annually recognizes the “best of the best” among women lawyers, as well as the law firms that are…
Six Paul, Weiss Partners Named to Forbes Top 200 Lawyers List
- Mar 26, 2024
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Six Paul, Weiss Partners Named to Forbes Top 200 Lawyers List
Forbes named six Paul, Weiss partners to its inaugural “America’s Top 200 Lawyers” list: Scott Barshay, Kimberly Branscome, Robert Kindler, Loretta Lynch, Audra Soloway and Eric Wedel.