🧩 Foodmakers seek to disqualify Paul Weiss
PLUS: Reported DOJ scrutiny of Nvidia, Silver Lake's planned merger of two holdings, $3B for Boring...
September 10, 2026
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Foodmakers challenge Paul Weiss over a plaintiffs-side pitch
Reuters reports DOJ scrutiny of Nvidia's Groq license and hiring
Enbridge agrees to buy Tallgrass's crude business for $2.55B
Boring raises $3B and announces more UAE tunnels
THE VERDICT
Arguing today's litigation news
From pitch to defense. Paul Weiss pitched food manufacturers on bringing sugar price-fixing claims in 2024 and now defends ASR/Domino against them. The manufacturers say they shared confidential strategy and pricing data during that pitch, and have asked the court to make the firm explain why it should not be disqualified. Paul Weiss denies a conflict.
License and hires. Nvidia licensed Groq's technology on a non-exclusive basis and hired several of its executives, including founder Jonathan Ross. Reuters, citing the New York Times, reports that DOJ is investigating whether Nvidia used that structure to avoid antitrust review. The inquiry reportedly began shortly after the December arrangement.
Who gets a say? Under a new Western District of Louisiana standing order, parties must disclose outside funding tied to a case's outcome, including whether the funder may influence litigation or settlement decisions. They must name the funder and file the disclosure within 14 days of the first appearance, pleading or motion, or entering the funding arrangement, whichever comes first. Material changes start another 14-day clock. Exclusions include ordinary contingency fees and insurance. The funding agreement itself is not automatically public, although the court can review it in camera.
THE DEAL
Wheelin' and dealin' today's corporate news
Buying into Pony Express. Enbridge agreed to pay $2.55 billion in cash, subject to adjustments, for Tallgrass's crude business, including a 75% stake in the Pony Express Pipeline. Enbridge expects to close later this year, once conditions including FTC antitrust clearance are met. Sidley Austin and Sullivan & Cromwell are repping Enbridge.
Silver Lake's merger plans. Already under Silver Lake's control, French software companies Cegid and Silae plan to merge. The combined enterprise value would exceed €10 billion. The companies expect to close in the first half of 2027 after consulting employee representatives and obtaining regulatory approvals. Silver Lake will remain the majority owner.
$3B for Boring. The Boring Company says it raised $3 billion in a Series D. The UAE and affiliated entities led the round, which values the company at $23 billion. Separately, the company announced a partnership for more than 150 km of UAE tunnels in addition to its existing Dubai Loop project.
BOILERPLATE
Gordon heads to Linklaters. After more than 30 years at Wachtell, Mark Gordon will join Linklaters in New York in November as managing partner of the Americas and co-chair of global M&A.
Labaton's whistleblower leaders. Former SEC acting chair Allison Herren Lee and former SEC senior counsel Andrew Feller will lead Labaton Keller Sucharow's Whistleblower Representation Practice. Lee was most recently of counsel at Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto.
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