Litigation partner Jeh Johnson is featured in the latest episode of the Stay Tuned With Preet podcast. Sixteen litigation partners have been recognized by Benchmark Litigation in its 2020 “Top 10 Women in Litigation,” “Top 250 Women in Litigation” and “40 & Under Hot List – Northeast.”. Hanoi students keep online classes after Tet break. … from including in contracts arbitration…. representatives, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Litigation partner and former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson offers insights for business leaders on responding to the current coronavirus (COVID-19). cmt. conference focused on immediate measures the government and businesses must take to stop cyber attacks and protect our democratic process. On January 13, the Supreme Court agreed to review decisions from three federal appellate courts that reached different conclusions regarding whether class action waivers in mandatory arbitration agreements between employees and…, The year 2016 was, by any measure, an extraordinary year for the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.Â, On January 17, 2017, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Litigation partner Alex Oh was quoted in an article, “2020 in Review: Big FCPA Numbers Despite a Pandemic,” published by the Anti-Corruption Report. Litigation partner Kannon Shanmugam was featured in a Q&A in Lawdragon. -Players can play elsewhere. Mark Alcott has been elected to the Board of Governors of the American Bar Association (ABA) for a term of four years.Â. Businesses Gear Up for Legal Disputes with Insurers Over Coronavirus Claims, Wall St. J. A Deskbook for the Practitioner" which was favorably reviewed by 12, 2020 3:23PM), https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/12/health/broadway-coronavirus-update/index.html. He's a half-horse, half-man, has-been TV star who drinks a bit too much. Litigation counsel Christopher Frey will participate in a panel Firm chairman Brad Karp, litigation partner Bob Atkins and employee benefits partner Jean McLoughlin were featured in the latest episode of the Praticising Law Institute’s “Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files” podcast series. 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…. Morgan Stanley rejected a theory that would have impeded Litigation partner Joseph Bial is a panelist at the Fourth Annual Conference on Technology and Antitrust. The action reaffirms the Commission’s laser focus on companies’ statements concerning, and responses to, the pandemic.Â, On April 16, 2020, the New York Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) issued a Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing against Irish pharmaceutical company Mallinckrodt plc and several of its U.S. subsidiaries (collectively,…, 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. occurred that excused performance.”). at 231 (“A force majeure clause, such as contained in the [defendant’s] contract, provides a means by which the parties may anticipate in advance a condition that will make performance impracticable.”); TEC Olmos, LLC v. Conoco Phillips Co., 555 S.W.3d 176, 183 (Tex. Litigation partner Ted Wells has received the New York Law Journal’s 2017 “Lifetime Achievement” award.Â. Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI)'s annual Law & Society Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was the keynote speaker at Legalweek New York 2018. An op-ed by litigation partner Lorin Reisner entitled “’Mueller Doctrine’ Prevented Finding That Trump Committed Crimes” was published by Bloomberg Law and U.S. Law Week on May 3. issue that has remained unresolved since the United States Supreme In the…. 11, 2020 5:47PM), https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/coronavirus-sf-bans-group-gatherings-of-1000-or-more/2252324/; Taylor Romine et al., Broadway Theaters to Suspend All Performances Because of Coronavirus, CNN Health (Mar. annual survey of corporate counsel,…. 16-529) to determine whether disgorgement claims are subject to the five-year statute of limitations…. issued its long-anticipated opinion in Marblegate Asset Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe today to discuss Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ resignation and the border security ramifications of a possible government shutdown. Coast Conference on FCPA Enforcement & Compliance. On November 17, Paul, Weiss hosted a webinar, “Transition to a Biden Administration: Strategies and Insights,” that offered insights into the likely policy, legislative and regulatory priorities of the new administration. 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…, Litigation partners Lorin Reisner and Liza Velazquez will be featured participants in an upcoming conference on trade secrets protection, enforcement and litigation, in view of the increasing number of  DTSA (Defend Trade Secrets Act) …, Litigation partner Chris Frey will participate in the “2019 Anti-Money Laundering Conference: Accelerating Implementation of a Risk Based Approach in Preparation for the Fourth FATF Mutual Evaluation of Japan,” sponsored by GoodWay,…. On February 21, International Trade Counsel Richard Elliott participated in a panel discussion concerning CFIUS and export control developments at Georgetown University Law Center.Â, Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press With Chuck Todd on February 24 to discuss domestic terrorism in light of the recent arrest of a coast guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling weapons and plotting attacks …, Litigation partner Jeh Johnson is featured in the latest episode of “Intelligence Matters” with Michael Morell, former Acting Director of the CIA.Â. Romesh mulls over the week's events with his focus group, celebrity guests, and his mum. No word from either camp about tenor/substance of negotiations.  The changes, set to take effect last December, would have more …. Secretary Johnson to Be Honored With the Anti-Defamation League’s Gorowitz Institute Service Award in Washington, D.C. Secretary Johnson Receives NYSBA Pioneer Award, Brad Karp Elected Chair of the Legal Action Center’s Board, Jessica Carey and Roberto Gonzalez Receive, Edward Turan Receives SIFMA’s Alfred J. Rauschman Memorial Award, Martin Flumenbaum Honored at NYLPI’s Law & Society Award Luncheon, Four Paul, Weiss Partners Named BTI Client Service All-Stars, Brad Karp and Nick Groombridge Named “Litigation Trailblazers” by, Paul, Weiss Recognized by The Human Rights Campaign as “2017 Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality”, Paul, Weiss Honored With Brady Center’s Legal Advocate Award, Ted Wells Receives Charles Hamilton Houston Medal of Freedom from Harvard Law School, Paul, Weiss Honored at Pro Bono Publico Awards, ABA Appoints Andrew Finch as Vice Chair of Books and Treatises Committee, Chuck Davidow and Alan Kornberg Selected as Finalists for Transatlantic Legal Awards, Jessica Carey and Salvatore Gogliormella Named Rising Stars by, Richard Rosen and Udi Grofman Selected for Distinguished Legal Writing Award, Sal Gogliormella and Roberto Gonzalez Named Rising Stars by, Roberto Gonzalez Named to Hispanic Bar Association’s “Top Lawyers Under 40”, Andrew Finch Joins Board of School of American Ballet. We provide an update on the most recent developments and their effect on parties’ ability to invoke force…, 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…, 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. Litigation partners David Ball, Steven Baughman, Nicholas Groombridge, Jennifer Wu and counsel Jennifer Gordon were recognized as top patent professionals in the seventh edition ofÂ, Litigation partner Michele Hirshman was recognized as a “White Collar, Regulatory & Compliance Trailblazer” byÂ, Litigation partner Jay Cohen, corporate partner Ariel Deckelbaum and intellectual property/entertainment partner Chuck Googe were featured byÂ, in its 2018 Legal Impact Report, which spotlights the top lawyers in the…, was named “General Commercial Attorney of the Year” at. 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. States District Court for the District of New Jersey ruled on an Department of Financial Services' new Part 504 rule at a CLE Clauses that are silent on pandemics, epidemics, or other viral outbreaks are likely to be insufficient for a force majeure defense due to COVID-19, unless, of course, courts liberalize the force majeure analysis to account for market realities. . (describing the objective standard of the doctrine as, “if the performance remains practicable and it is merely beyond the party’s capacity to render it, he is ordinarily not discharged”). interpreting arbitration clause enforceability in both the consumer On May 6, several Paul, Weiss partners led a CLE webinar for the New York City Bar Association’s Private Investment Funds Committee. Litigation partner Loretta Lynch participated in a panel, “Legislative and Regulatory Developments,” as part of the American Investment Council’s General Counsels Day. Litigation partner Rick Rule will speak at the Institute for Energy Law’s Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures conference. 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. York Law Journal. The decision…. (“What types of events constitute force majeure depend on the specific language included in the clause itself.”); Kel Kim Corp. v. Cent. 9, 2020), https://www.insuranceage.co.uk/insurer/7500931/axa-confirms-coronavirus-business-interruption-coverage. Tolling Emerges," in the June 2 issue of Law360. presumption that the party responding to discovery requests is best Cancel anytime. Litigation partner Steven Baughman will take part in a live webcast presented by the Federal Circuit Bar Association titled “Having Your AIA Cake and Eating It Too: Recent Decisions Addressing the Scope of AIA Estoppel.”, The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recently released a review of its supervision of Wells Fargo's sales practices aimed at identifying any gaps and lessons learned to improve the OCC’s supervisory processes. 2016 Chambers USA Awards. [10] Recent COVID-19 developments may impact whether the outbreak and/or its effects constitute force majeure. 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. Paul, Weiss is a sponsor of the New York City Bar Association's ’s 2017 Professional Excellence Awards. discussion at the TRACE Forum, an annual anti-bribery compliance If companies expect that COVID-19 may result in their own or their counterparties’ inability to satisfy contractual obligations, they should assess the viability of either force majeure or common law principles of nonperformance excusal.