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Weil Boosts Antitrust Practice in Paris with Major Six-Lawyer Hire Ahead of Leadership Change

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PARIS — Weil, Gotshal & Manges has announced the expansion of its antitrust practice by onboarding a team of six lawyers in its Paris office. This development comes just as the firm prepares for the departure of its current antitrust practice leader, marking a significant shift in the firm’s strategic direction. The team, which brings a wealth of experience in competition law, includes practitioners with backgrounds in both private practice and regulatory roles. This move is intended to bolster Weil’s capabilities in a continually evolving regulatory landscape, particularly within the European Union, where antitrust scrutiny … Read more

Paris Streets Turn into Makeshift Dump Amid Growing Bedbug Crisis

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Paris, France, has become a hotspot for a bedbug infestation, with reports emerging of streets cluttered with mattresses in plastic bags as residents attempt to rid their homes of the bugs. An 18-year-old student recently encountered this unsettling sight while returning home from school, highlighting the widespread nature of the problem. In a separate incident in Las Vegas, bedbug infestations have led to multiple lawsuits after several guests reported severe injuries. Three complaints were filed in April against two hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, stemming from events that transpired in the summer of 2024. … Read more

Paris Man Avoids Jury Trial with Last-Minute Plea Deal, Receives Sentence

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Paris, Tenn. – A scheduled jury trial for John Joseph Gibbs III was averted in Henry County Circuit Court after Gibbs entered a plea agreement. Gibbs, a 53-year-old Paris resident, was facing serious charges which were resolved promptly following his plea, consequently negating the need for a jury trial. The plea entered by Gibbs resulted in his sentencing, bringing closure to a case that had been slated to initiate court proceedings today. The exact terms of the plea agreement, including any concessions made by the prosecution or the defense specifics, have not been made public. … Read more

Paris Probes Ex-Lebanese Bank Chief’s Son and Attorney in Public Funds Embezzlement Scandal

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Paris, France – A sweeping investigation into alleged corruption involving former Lebanese Central Bank chief Riad Salameh has extended its reach, implicating his son, Nady Salameh, and his lawyer, Marwan Issa El Khoury, in related financial crimes. The former governor and his associates are accused of engaging in a systematic scheme to embezzle public funds, a situation that has repercussions for Lebanon’s already struggling economy. In December and January, French authorities formally placed Nady Salameh and El Khoury under investigation as part of an ongoing inquiry into the corruption allegations. This legal move signals intensified … Read more